2015 Honda Civic Type R: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Honda Civic Type R has 377 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags. Owners most often flag severe dealership markups — frequently $20,000+ over msrp, placing the car in a $65,000+ price range. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

377
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
37
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Honda Civic Type R vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
175
air bags
57
engine
31
electrical system
27
steering
20

Recalls affecting the 2015 Civic Type R

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 15V574000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The softwar…

What owners say across generations

Extremely positive sentiment among enthusiasts, with the vehicle consistently praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, precise handling, and engaging manual transmission. It is widely regarded as a benchmark for front-wheel-drive performance, offering a "

  • Severe dealership markups — frequently $20,000+ over MSRP, placing the car in a $65,000+ price range. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Harsh ride quality — suspension described as very stiff and uncomfortable for daily driving and road trips. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Poor real-world fuel economy — reported averages around 20 MPG, significantly lower than expectations for a 4-cylinder vehicle. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Excessive road and cabin noise — loud at highway speeds, lacking sound deadening. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Power limitation in lower gears — engine power feels artificially restricted in first and second gears, making the car feel slower than its 315 hp rating. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Civic Type R.

Typical used price

Used Civic Type R listings typically run $48,940–$49,812 across 2025 to 2026 model years.

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