2015 Honda Accord Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 9 — 2013–2017.

20142016
Complaints
806
per 10K Sold
22.7
US Sales
355,557
Crashes
51
Fires
11
Injuries
43
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2015 Honda Accord Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1214 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:49,892 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#2104 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:49,488 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:2
#376 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:57,934 mi
Crash-related:12
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Honda Accord.

Electrical Faults
214
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
49,892
Engine Problems
104
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
49,488
Steering Defects
76
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,934
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,853
Fuel System
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,194
Brakes
33
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
40,236
Unintended Acceleration
25
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
35,734
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,404
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,608
Wheel Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
18,004
Seat-Related Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
20,528
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,062
Electronic Stability Control
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,892
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,116
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,875
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,462
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,192
Lane Departure: Warning
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,215
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Honda Accord

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,311,213 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

20V769000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~235,034 affected

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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

19V060000Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
~437,032 affected

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. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

17V418000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~1,148,550 affected

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.

15V121000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~137 affected

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.

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2015 Honda Accord — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Honda Accord has 806 NHTSA complaints, 51 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 214 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (214 complaints, avg 49,892 mi); Engine Problems (104 complaints, avg 49,488 mi); Steering Defects (76 complaints, avg 57,934 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,215 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Honda Accord include 51 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 43 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,311,213 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Honda Accord?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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