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. CAR GURUS WEBSITE HAS A BLOG WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF ACCORD OWNERS ALL IN THE SAME BOAT. PEOPLE ARE REPLACING STARTERS, ALT…
2015 honda Accord electrical problems
moderate 213 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
213
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
BATTERY HAS LEFT ME STRANDED 3+ TIMES. NOT TO MENTION THAT I HAVE TAKEN IN THE CAR A FEW TIMES DUE TO ALL THE RE-CALLS ITS HARD. BATTERY AND ELECTRONICA BLUE TOOTH HAS ITS ISSUES AS WELL. NOT KEEPING MY CONNECTION CLEAR AND WILL HAVE MY CALLS BECOME CHIPMUNKS CONNECTION AND LOUD NOISE ON THE OTHER END OF THE LINE MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR BLUETOOTH DEVISE FUNCTION USABLE & THAT IS A SAFE ROAD HAZAR…
The car will fail to start on random occasions, I needed to get gas an the car would not restart after shutting off for fueling. The car will also not restart after car washes and stall the operation of the wash.
CAR WOULD NOT START COMPLETELY ONE NIGHT LEAVING ME STRANDED. NOW INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUES AT LESS THAN 33K MILES. VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH STARTER AND HONDA HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT NO RECALL
THE PAST MONTH MY VEHICLE WILL START INTERMITTENTLY. I WILL TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. NO CLICK FROM THE STARTER OR NOTHING. LIGHTS COME ON. TURN KEY TO OFF AND TRY AGAIN AND IT STARTS. BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTED GOOD. MY GUESS IT IS THE STARTER GOING BAD OR THE STARTER RELAY. CAR HAS 75000 MILES ON IT. OBVIOUSLY CAR IS PARKED. THIS OCCURRED 11/20/2019 TO PRESENT. IT IS RANDOM WHEN IT D…
MY 15 ACCORD EXL V4 IS ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO AND 68K. START HAVING ISSUE TO START THE CAR. PUSH THE BUTTON AND BREAK, CAR DOESN'T START. TOOK MY CAR FOR A CHECK, I WAS BEEN TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE THE STARTER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND LOTS OF 9TH GEN OWNERS ARE HAVING SAME ISSUE. UNACCEPTABLE FOR SUCH AGE CAR WITH STARTER ISSUE
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that since she owned the vehicle, the battery had failed on three separate occasions. The first two batteries were replaced by independent mechanics; however, on the latest failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. Despite another battery replacement, the failure occurred again five months later. The contact sent an email to th…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 213 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
Some links on this page are affiliate links.