2015 Honda CIVIC SI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2015 Honda CIVIC SI has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is suspension problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: i have 58,000 miles on my car atm and i'm already having to replace shocks and struts because they are shot and i don't live on bad roads at all and i have to purchase 4 new tires because of this.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SUSPENSION

3 complaints

30%

• I HAVE 58,000 MILES ON MY CAR ATM AND I'M ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE SHOCKS AND STRUTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHOT AND I DON'T LIVE ON BAD ROADS AT ALL AND I HAVE TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES BECAUSE OF THIS
• I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 6 MONTHS AND I HAVE HAD TO GET IT ALIGNED EVERY MONTH BECAUSE THE REAR END WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED WHICH IS COASTING A BUNCH OF MONEY I WOULD LIKE TO GET A INVESTIGATION STARTED ON THIS BECAUSE IT HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK 3 TIMES
• I AM HAVING TO GET A ALIGNMENT ON MY VEHICLE ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE THE REAR END KEEPS FALLING OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND YOU CAN FEEL IT AT 70MPH....

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE 58,000 MILES ON MY CAR ATM AND I'M ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE SHOCKS AND STRUTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHOT AND I DON'T LIVE ON BAD ROADS AT ALL AND I HAVE TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES BECAUSE OF THIS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

3 complaints

30%

• I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR
• CLUTCH MAKES A METAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN RELEASING FROM A STOP TO START MOVING FORWARD IN 1ST GEAR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH SPRING.
• NOTICING RIGHT NOW JUST THE INTERMITTENT STAGE OF THIS NEW CLUTCH NOISE ON AN UPHILL/INCLINE ALSO THE INCREDIBLY COMMON VTC ACTUATOR COLD START NOISE ON BASICALLY ALL K24 VARIATIONS, STILL RESEARCHING IF THESE TWO ARE CORRELATED WHICH I BELIEVE SO AT THIS MOMENT I WRITE THIS. I JUST BOUGHT THIS 15'

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

20%

• I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR
• NOTICING RIGHT NOW JUST THE INTERMITTENT STAGE OF THIS NEW CLUTCH NOISE ON AN UPHILL/INCLINE ALSO THE INCREDIBLY COMMON VTC ACTUATOR COLD START NOISE ON BASICALLY ALL K24 VARIATIONS, STILL RESEARCHING IF THESE TWO ARE CORRELATED WHICH I BELIEVE SO AT THIS MOMENT I WRITE THIS. I JUST BOUGHT THIS 15'

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

10%

• THE WELDS AND THE FRAME ON THE SUBWOOFER HAS STARTED TO FAIL AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE THAT I ATTACHED...

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE WELDS AND THE FRAME ON THE SUBWOOFER HAS STARTED TO FAIL AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE THAT I ATTACHED...”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

10%

• "TAKATA RECALL" MY "CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT" IS ON CONSTANTLY SINCE DECEMBER 2018. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG THAT IS AFFECTED. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX MY AIR BAG, BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I HAVE NEVER, EVER, EVE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“"TAKATA RECALL" MY "CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT" IS ON CONSTANTLY SINCE DECEMBER 2018. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG THAT IS AFFECTED. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX MY AIR BAG, BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I HAVE NEVER, EVER, EVE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SUSPENSION: I HAVE 58,000 MILES ON MY CAR ATM AND I'M ALREADY HAVING TO REPLACE SHOCKS AND STRUTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHOT AND I DON'T LIVE ON BAD ROADS AT ALL AND I HAVE TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES BECAUSE OF THIS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE WELDS AND THE FRAME ON THE SUBWOOFER HAS STARTED TO FAIL AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE THAT I ATTACHED...
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)