2015 Honda Accord

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2015 Honda Accord
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 601 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	2
1981	7
1982	10
1983	7
1984	22
1985	13
1986	56
1987	112
1988	90
1989	86
1990	193
1991	212
1992	208
1993	186
1994	395
1995	544
1996	472
1997	460
1998	1200
1999	1135
2000	1183
2001	921
2002	1050
2003	1987
2004	1016
2005	656
2006	430
2007	524
2008	1520
2009	722
2010	580
2011	296
2012	373
2013	1418
2014	977
2015	601
2016	597
2017	532
2018	1858
2019	671
2020	354
2021	223
2022	236
2023	85
2024	137
2025	77
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 238 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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The contact owned a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, the vehicle caught fire. The authorities were called to the scene and extinguished the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230905

Also filed under ENGINE

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Honda Accord. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 106 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 78 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 AT 65 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY MOVED LEFT AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN. THEN THE CAR MOVED SHARPLY RIGHT AND LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL DAMASGING THE RIGHT FRONT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180722

First time my 2015 Accord 4dr FWD V6 AT failed to turn, I was coming out of parking area onto busy highway when I suddenly wasn't able to turn steering wheel to right enough to complete the turn and crossed over oncoming traffic lane to opposite...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260725

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

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I PARKED MY CAR IN TARGET PARKING LOT.( THE CAR IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION .) I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE WHERE I DID HEAR A COUPLE OF CLICKS OF ENGAGEMENT OF BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150323

The Power Steering Light, Traction Light, ABS Light, and Brake Light all came on and would stay on leading me to check the code which was a 121-11 which seems to be a very common issue with the 9th generation Honda Accord.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

The abs module failed. It is designed to fail as the wires are super thin. Repair quote was $4,000. The part, Iâm sure, is then sent out and fixed cheaply then resold for a premium.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150327 — engine and engine cooling

American Honda Motor Co.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V121000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171108 — electrical system

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017.

Campaign 17V418000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190325 — fuel system, other

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.

Campaign 19V060000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20210204 — power train

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V769000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210506 — EA (closed 20230825)

Loss of Direction Control

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed