2015 Honda Civic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 6%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,125miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Honda Civic, 6% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,125 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went out to move my car in the driveway this morning and was shocked that my power steering had suddenly failed out of nowhere while backing up. The car was extremely hard to maneuver in the driveway (certainly can't drive it anywhere), and the power steering warning appeared on the dash. 20 minutes later, it was back to normal, but now I am afraid to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11300664, filed 2020-01, 6,023 miles“Takata this morning when I did start the car, there was a warning sign check power steering system and the steering wheel extremely difficult to turn. I did call the dealer and left the car to diagnose the problem. It is only 10 months and millage around 9000. Dealer told me some part needed to replace (harness) and will cost around $450. Is this manufactured problem ? Recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10908579, filed 2016-09, 9,230 miles“While traveling at slow speeds in city driving, the car tends to lurch forward. Concerned about takata airbag- before I bought vehicle asked if one was installed and/ or airbag manufacturer. Could not get an answer and was told to buy a 2015 just to be safe . In light of the 2015 vw takata airbag that just ruptured I would like advice on what to do as I bought the car . It is hard to believe that takata would be allowed to continue putting airbags in without knowing the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10750251, filed 2015-08, 12 miles“Ever since I bought this car, the steering has been driving me crazy!! I cannot keep this vehicle straight while driving on the freeway. I thought it was because of the original cheap tires that came with the vehicle. I am on my 3rd set of tires and 3 alignments from the dealership with no fix!!! No matter what I do.... The car swerves all over the road. Especially when going highway speeds. Contacted Honda corporate and they basically said they can't do anything. Dear Honda...u are putting my life at risk with this 2015 Honda Civic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970391, filed 2017-04, 1 miles“I bought a brand new 0 miles Honda Civic 2015 on may 2015 ive been having a lot of problems with my suspension motor mounting had been replaces as well as axels... I'm concern about my family and my own safety I'm scared of an accident for a suspension problem since its front suspension... On the dealer they always try to avoid on telling me the cause of this matter... I would like this suspension problem to be investigate... The transmission is another problem most of the time you accelerate and the car doenst go fast and feels like slips on kicks out... …”
NHTSA complaint #10980312, filed 2017-04, 35,960 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160545May 16, 2019ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator…
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
- 10107158Jul 27, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss…
- 10107323Jul 17, 2015"engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power-assisted steering) light on with/without…
- 10107352Jul 6, 2015"dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 31 | 41% |
| 2024 | 61 | 49% |
| 2023 | 192 | 74% |
| 2022 | 733 | 83% |
| 2021 | 66 | 45% |
| 2020 | 32 | 14% |
| 2019 | 113 | 26% |
| 2018 | 314 | 42% |
| 2017 | 174 | 29% |
| 2016 | 446 | 41% |
| 2015 | 21 | 6% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 38 | 12% |
| 2012 | 74 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 26 | 2% |
| 2006 | 44 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 23 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda Civic
177 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology