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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-HONDA-ACCORD NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2015 · Honda

Honda Accord problems

591 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 2 active recall campaigns on file.

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Reliability score
6.6 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Should you avoid this 2015 Accord?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
214 reports · fails ~53,123 mi · avg $850
moderate
steering
77 reports · fails ~61,672 mi · avg $700
severe
engine
45 reports · fails ~55,679 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
powertrain
36 reports · fails ~49,416 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
airbags
21 reports · fails ~34,869 mi · avg $1,100
severe
brakes
18 reports · fails ~33,592 mi · avg $450
severe
cruise control
16 reports · fails ~27,351 mi · avg $600
severe
body
13 reports · fails ~35,395 mi · avg $1,500
severe
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Accord · steering
My wheel is lock and I can't unlock it. For 3-4 days I've had to wiggle the wheel and keys jus to turn my car on. And it doesn't even let me do that any more
12/31/2020 · at 187,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11385742.0 · see steering pattern →
2015 Accord · airbags Crash
Feb 25 2016 I had accident and car got total loss my air bag fail to open and had head injury
12/27/2017 · at 20,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11056990.0 · see airbags pattern →
2015 Accord · electrical
Vehicle needs new battery every 2 years. Has left me stranded twice. The car has less than 90,000 miles and is only 4 years old. Honda has replaced under recall some type of battery sensor but this has not helped. There are two tsb's that I know of: tsb 16-002 and tsb 17-057.…
12/26/2019 · at 89,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11291242.0 · see electrical pattern →
2015 Accord · brakes
Had my 2015 Honda accord ex-l in for service today, and asked them to check the brakes because the pedal was soft again. In the last year to try and correct the soft pedal I have replaced the pads and rotors, and a few months had the brakes bled. Dealership tells me they have…
12/26/2018 · at 36,500 mi · NHTSA ODI #11163530.0 · see brakes pattern →
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 20V769000 December 10, 2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
severe NHTSA 15V121000 March 2, 2015

American Honda Motor Co

Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).

Common questions

Is the 2015 Honda Accord reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 591 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Honda Accord has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2015 Honda Accord?

The 2015 Honda Accord is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Steering: 77 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 29,000–90,000 mi; Reliability score 6.6/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Honda Accord?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 214 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 53,123 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 53,123 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Accord has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Honda Accord?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 591 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Honda/Accord. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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