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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,758 miles

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2015 Honda Accord electrical problems

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2015 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 11)

problem #201

Jun 162024

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car is having starter issues. At times I can push the button and it will start right up. Then sometimes it takes several clicks. This a safety concern especially in a dangerous situation. There have been several complaints about this and Honda had yet to do anything. Hopefully someone addresses this soon!

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #200

Apr 012020

Accord

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the battery charged twice due to the failure reoccurring. The dealer had been contacted and it was confirmed that the battery might have failed and that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that it was also confirmed the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V418000 (Electrical System) and the repair had been completed. The contact stated that vehicles were also known to experience battery failure after having the repair completed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and it was confirmed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #199

Jun 052023

Accord

  • miles
Car first started showing issues with the charge system. The car would randomly not start and would require a jump start. I replaced the battery and the car worked fine for 2 weeks and then it just wouldn't start at all. A new alternator was put in and the care drove fine for 1 month. Took it back to dealer mechanic and he said he needed a new alternator. Got the alternator replace and care worked fine 2 months and then it was back to not starting or it wouldn't accelerate pass 20 mph and the power steering light would come on and the steering wheel would lock up. The tire traction light came on as well as the check engine and battery light ABS and emergency brake light. Took it to the mechanic he replaced the terminal post and components after the car would start at all even with a jump start. The car worked fine for 3 months and then it started cutting off in the middle of traffic on the road while driving it and would not cut back on. Took to the dealer and was told that it was a camshaft sensor. The camshaft sensors was replaced and the car started cutting off while driving it on the road and the steering wheel would lock up. All lights on the dashboard would come on including the power steering wheel, tire traction, check engine, emergency brake, battery light, ABS light. Radio would cut off and reset continuously while driving and make static pops. The car will continue to cut off while driving and cut back on at times or just not restart.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #198

Feb 292024

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Copy from another complaint, as I am having the same issue. Issue where multiple dashboard indicator lights coming on. Tire Pressure, ABS, Power Steering, and Traction Control lights specifically all on at the same time. Car typically drives fine but will intermittently not want to accelerate

- Hyattsville , MD, USA

problem #197

Feb 292024

Accord

  • miles
ABS Control Module with well known defects. Needs to be recalled. [XXX]. Many, many customers are having this issue, including me. I was told that the part is not available after market and the Honda Genuine part was quoted to me at $3,000 with low labor cost to the repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hyattsville , MD, USA

problem #196

Feb 072024

Accord

  • miles
While performing a normal U-Turn at a stop sign, I turned the wheel all the way to the left. When the wheel reached it's max rotation to the left, the Power Steering light on the dash flashed for a second, but at the same time the whole car turned off and then back on. I was stopped mid-turn until the car restarted. Not knowing what happened, I continued the turn slowly and when the wheel reached the max rotation the same light flicker and car restart happened. I tested once again while parked and confirmed that when I turn the wheel completely to the left, the car restarts. My safety was put at risk due to other cars at the stop sign not anticipating my car stopping in the middle of the intersection. No accidents or injuries occured. Based on limited research, it appears this is a defect that has been reported before for my make and model of car. I have not had my car inspected at this time. There were no previous indicators (warnings, messages, or symbols), prior to the failure.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #195

Dec 122023

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When starting the car via push button start, there is a clicking sound. The battery was replaced fuses checked and sometimes it will start on the first push other times it takes 5 minutes. I had to start my car after I had to leave my car suddenly due to needing to enter a store asap to retrieve my wallet. Upon returning, one person clearly was attempting to enter my car who saw me than left. So I had to leave the area quickly. But the car just clicked when ignition button pushed. 6 mins later I was able to start it. The car only has 36000 miles on it. But I-??ve had every thing checked, alternator, battery etc. the starter is the the obvious problem

- Seymour , CT, USA

problem #194

Nov 102023

Accord

  • miles
Initially it started as ignition starter issues, now there seems to be what may be concluded as transmission issues. After doing research i see Hondas history of bad transmissions. Extremely low acceleration causes dangerous lane switching or merging with traffic, also the fear of it stalling and no longer working as I drive.

- Hollis , NY, USA

problem #193

Jul 142023

Accord

  • miles
Issue where multiple dashboard indicator lights coming on. Tire Pressure, ABS, Power Steering, and Traction Control lights specifically all on at the same time. Car typically drives fine but will intermittently not want to accelerate and/or brakes are trying to apply themselves while trying to accelerate. This is a dangerous safety issue as I could be driving on the highway the car all of sudden would not continue accelerating. Short term Workaround is turning Traction Control off but does not last. In general issue seems to be electrical. Could be battery, ABS Module needing a reset to neutral, wheel speed sensors are bad, PCM Module faulty, fuel pump failing, VSA issue or needing a reset, faulty wiring, or a combination of all of these mentioned. I took to a Honda dealership (Mall of GA) and they could not resolve the issue and recommended a VSA Module replacement which is a $2000+ repair. This issue came up for me in mid-July 2023 and as of this post is still an issue. This should be recall as I keep seeing complaints about this online in various forums for 2012-2017 Honda Accords.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #192

Oct 092023

Accord

  • miles
2015 has a bad ABS Modulator fail (Solenoid valve). My car only has ~75k miles. It seems this is a common error with 2010-2015 Honda Accords and presents a safety concern. Honda has not issued a recall.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #191

Nov 012019

Accord

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the battery had discharged due to a battery sensor failure. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced on several occasions over the years however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V418000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Trussville, AL, USA

problem #190

Sep 102023

Accord

  • miles
There has been numerous reports on forums such as Reddit and also in most comments on youtube concerning the VSA solenoid valve malfunction and how it is a safety concern on almost all Honda Accord 12-17. Recently, I have been a victim of this and the repair is so pricy that it is either I take a loan to fix it, or I become a risk to other road users. I would advise that NHTSA issue a recall on all Honda Accord trims (2012-2017) as most vehicles on the road will have this issue and will pose a safety concern to other road users.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #189

Sep 042023

Accord

  • 92,000 miles
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. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the fire department determined that either the battery wiring and/or the roof wiring had caused the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. There were no injuries or property damage as a result of the fire. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #188

Dec 012022

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
The contact's father owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ABS, stability control, Forward Collision Avoidance, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that due to the failure, several electrical and braking features failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the part for the repair was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #187

Jul 052023

Accord

  • miles
I-??ll start by saying my car is impeccably maintained at the Honda dealership! I have reached out to Honda and even emailed the hard of Honda motor corp in Japan and my cars problems. In the last 16 months my car has trouble starting, failed to start on several times, and for [XXX] reason the battery charging issue light comes on, as well as forward control warning light. It began last spring 2022. I need the main and rear seal replaced, a new battery eve though mine wasn-??t a year old and was purchased and installed at the Honda dealer, it also needed a new alternator. Within 10-15 minutes of driving all the dashboard lights flashed smoke poured out of the engine.the car overheated while I was driving in the highway ! I was stranded in busy highway traffic. I also had a new battery cable replaced. That was between march and April of last year. All is documented and reported to Honda. Highly unusual for a 7 year old car with 50,000 to need 2 seals, a new battery each year for 3 years in a row, a new battery cable, and alternator. I also reported the car isn-??t driving well. 1 year later and I need another alternator and a starter! In March The car wasn-??t starting it made clicking noises - it needed a starter and now in July it the battery charging issue light was again flashing and needed another alternator. My car is nether safe nor reliable. There is no doubt my car has MAJOR electrical issues that are ongoing and unresolved.it is NOT just my Honda accord.the records show this.Please do something.I can not afford a new car. Honda says they are about safety but they are NOT ! With so many ongoing electrical problems it is not if but when something will happen. I-??ve made it clear to honda and now you that we the consumer need help from the ongoing honda electrical issues plaguing the accords before there are fatalities. Also, do more psa letting consumers know they need to report issue on your site- o didnt know and I am pretty savvy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

- Grayson, GA, USA

problem #186

Jul 062023

Accord

  • miles
Problems began at 50,000 miles and now at 60,000 a year and 1/2 later they are ongoing. Electrical and engine -??. Honda knows all the problems bless I am having are in many of their models! This is DANGEROUs and Honda is negligent ! First it was my car wouldn-??t start. The alternator went also It needed to have the front and rear seal replaced. That is crazy ! It must be leaking oil and needed the seals due to improper torque. Had that repaired and within 2 weeks I kept saying it wasn-??t running right. THEN My car overheated after driving for 10 min on a busy highway in Atlanta. Smoke pouring out of the hood. I was trapped and couldn-??t get out because of traffic. HORRIFIC experience.! Electrical issue began at 50,000 miles at the same time. Electrical issues ongoing AND engine does not run right. It-??s rough loud, judders, it can be sluggish or no responsive, Last year my car had 50,000 miles. It had gone through a battery every year and 1-2. Then 16 months ago it wouldn-??t start. Since I have replace the starter, alternator, battery and battery cable. In individual events of warning lights or failing to start. Today the charging systems warning light and fcw light flashed while driving. The electrical system in this car is a known problem. It MUST be recalled. The 4cl has now time to recall the v-6 for torque and parasitic battery drain. This is potential for fire, car sudden loss of power it-??s negligent to not recall. I have invoice after invoice but the problem persists. Why are you only recalling the 4L engine " There is a class action about battery drain but only for 4 L" I know the didnt produce many accord V6 but the V6 is used in the Acura and I believe the Odysse. I have called and called Honda. I emailed the head of Honda in Japan. He sent my email back to the dealer. This is my 4th Honda. We were an entire Honda family but not any more. Safety is not first.My accord problems will result in a terrible accident. Please do something

- Grayson, GA, USA

problem #185

Jan 022023

Accord

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. During the failure, the power steering, power brakes, and instrument cluster became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #184

Jan 052023

Accord

  • miles
Battery has been replaced 3 times. Starter is failing. It sometimes takes up to 15 minutes or more to crank my car making me late for work. Running errands/getting in & out of the car & having to turn the key 50 times in the heat of summer with a baby in the car is a safety hazard. Fuel pump issue when I put my car in reverse & start to back up, my car will die. Another safety hazard because I don-??t have control of my car, it just keeps rolling backwards after it dies & doesn-??t allow me to get out of the way if another vehicle is coming. Information center on the dashboard often tells me to check fuel cap. Anything happening in the fuel area is certainly hazardous. I-??ve called the Honda dealership & they tell me my car is no longer under warranty. Yes, everything is available for inspection. The starter problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The fuel cap notification appeared 2 weeks ago but the car has been dying in reverse for 2 years. The starter began failing 4 months ago with no help from the Honda dealership due to my warranty being expired.

- Summit, MS, USA

problem #183

Oct 152022

Accord

  • miles
After having my Honda Accord sport 2015 4 cylinder, I started to notice around 90k miles an occasional grinding noise when starting the car that is getting progressively worse. I've had previous Hondas with many more miles and never had this issue before. I believe the issue is the starter, but I have not been able to take it to the mechanic yet. I intend to go this weekend. I'd like to also state there have been numerous reports regarding starters for a V6 engine, and I believe it is the same for 4 cylinders.

- Mclean, VA, USA

problem #182

Apr 052023

Accord

  • miles
My car will randomly say check charge system. I have got my battery and alternator both tested and they're both at Perfect working capacity I Google the problem and I found out there has been a recall in the past on the same issue with 2013 to 2016 models. And my car is having the same electrical issue my car runs and drive fine it does not turn off or anything but it just keeps on showing check charge system. The past recalls has been in the Rusted salt belt area and that is where I am in Massachusetts. It is the battery connector issue. Is the sensor that connects to the battery I guess that has been faulty in the past and other cars and has been in multiple 9th gen Honda Accords. And my car keeps having the same issue even though my battery and alternator are perfect. How do I get Honda to fix this.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

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