2015 Honda Civic MPG
EPA ratings for the 2015 Honda Civic run from 22–31 mpg in town to 31–40 on the highway, or 25–34 combined, depending on which of its 5 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with a CVT and front-wheel drive, at 34 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 25 mpg combined. The EPA also rated hybrid and natural-gas versions, the best at 44 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2014 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid | 1.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 | 45 | 44 | Regular · 202 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic HF | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 | Regular · 259 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 33 | Regular · 272 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | Regular · 276 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 | Regular · 289 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic Natural Gas | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 38 | 31 | CNG · 218 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Premium · 352 g CO₂/mi |
2015 Honda Civic fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2015 Honda Civic costs about $1,920 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (34 mpg combined), or roughly 13 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (31 mpg combined) comes to about $2,110 a year, $190 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2015 Honda Civic specs
2015 Honda Civic buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 1.8 L 4-cyl, 1.5 L 4-cyl hybrid and 2.4 L 4-cyl. It came with continuously variable (CVT), automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a compact car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic (AV-S7); Manual 5-spd; Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 5 |
| 1.5 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
| 2.4 L | 4 | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2015 Honda Civic problems
Owners have filed 394 complaints about the 2015 Honda Civic with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Power train is the most-reported area (36% of component mentions), followed by air bags (12%) and engine (7%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 33 complaints a year: more than the 2014 (23 a year) and fewer than the 2016 (98 a year).
That ranks 10th of 17 Honda Civic model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 394, 37 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 18 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 181 | 36% |
| Air bags | 59 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 59 | 12% |
| Engine | 34 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 29 | 6% |
| Steering | 21 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 4% |
| Structure | 18 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3% |
| Wheels | 14 | 3% |
| Suspension | 11 | 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 2% |
| Seats | 8 | 2% |
| Seat belts | 5 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 3 | <1% |
| Tires | 3 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 1 | <1% |
| Visibility | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact had experienced intermittent power steering assist failure, causing the steering wheel to lock up while driving at various speeds. …
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several undisclosed warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. …
2015 Honda Civic recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Honda Civic.
The most recent, campaign 15V574000 from September 2015, concerns power train.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Civic years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V574000 | September 15, 2015 | Power train | 2014–2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 3 versions of the 2015 Honda Civic; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
The 2-door FWD version scored 4 stars overall.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hybrid 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Civics can be compared fairly. Among other 2015 models in the EPA's compact cars class, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta (35 mpg) comes closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 44 | 474 | 31 | 4 |
| 2013 | 44 | 329 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 44 | 298 | 23 | 2 |
| 2015 | 44 | 394 | 33 | 1 |
| 2016 | 35 | 1,083 | 98 | 5 |
| 2017 | 36 | 606 | 60 | 6 |
| 2018 | 36 | 756 | 83 | 6 |
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Civic a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2015 Honda Civic has 33 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (10th most of 17 model years), 1 recall campaign, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 44 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2015 Civic problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (181), air bags (59) and engine (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2015 Civic have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Civic get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 25–34 mpg combined (22–31 city, 31–40 highway). The hybrid and natural-gas versions reach up to 44 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Civic per year?
About $1,920 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,110 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).