The 2015 Accord is generally solid, but the CVT transmission and V6 engine burning oil are the big concerns. Four-cylinder models tend to be more reliable long-term.
CVT Transmission Judder and Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Shuddering or jerking during acceleration, especially 20-40 mph, Slipping or hesitation when starting from a stop, Whining or grinding noise from transmission, Complete loss of drive or limp mode
Fix: Honda extended warranty to 105k miles on some VINs due to judder. Fluid changes help early on (3 hours), but most need transmission replacement (12-16 hours). Cooler lines and radiator contamination must be addressed simultaneously or the replacement unit fails quickly.
Estimated cost: $4,500-6,500
V6 Engine Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 80,000-150,000 mi
Symptoms: Consuming 1 quart per 1,000 miles or more, Blue smoke on startup or acceleration, Misfires and rough idle as rings worsen, Check engine light for multiple misfires
Fix: Early VCM (cylinder deactivation) designs cause carbon buildup and piston ring issues. Short-block replacement or full engine rebuild required (24-30 hours). Some techs disable VCM after repair to prevent recurrence, though Honda doesn't endorse this.
Estimated cost: $5,500-8,000
Starter Motor Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 100,000-150,000 mi
Symptoms: Single click or multiple clicks when turning key, no crank, Intermittent no-start, works after waiting 10-20 minutes, Grinding noise during cranking
Fix: Common wear item on these. Starter replacement is straightforward on the four-cylinder (1.5 hours), more involved on V6 due to intake manifold interference (2.5 hours). Always test battery and connections first.
Estimated cost: $350-650
Front Engine Mount (Torque Mount) Failure
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 70,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse, Vibration at idle that smooths out at higher RPM, Excessive engine movement visible under hood during throttle blips
Fix: Hydraulic mount separates internally. Replacement requires supporting engine from above (2-2.5 hours). OEM mounts last longer than aftermarket, which tend to fail in 30-40k miles.
Estimated cost: $300-500
AC Compressor Clutch Bearing Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 90,000-140,000 mi
Symptoms: Squealing or grinding noise from serpentine belt area, AC intermittently blows warm air, Belt wear or shredding from seized pulley
Fix: Clutch bearing seizes, causing pulley drag even with AC off. Compressor replacement required (3-4 hours including evacuation/recharge). Flushing system and replacing expansion valve recommended to prevent repeat failure.
Estimated cost: $900-1,400
Door Lock Actuator Failure
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: One door won't lock or unlock with key fob or switch, Clicking or buzzing noise from door panel when attempting to lock, Door locks but won't unlock, requiring manual release
Fix: Driver's door most common, passenger rear second. Actuator replacement requires door panel removal (1-1.5 hours per door). Reusing old clips often leads to rattles, so budget for new ones.
Estimated cost: $250-400
Owner tips
If buying a CVT model, verify transmission fluid was changed every 30k miles — factory 'lifetime' fluid is wishful thinking
V6 owners should check oil every 500 miles and consider more frequent changes (5k intervals) to combat VCM carbon buildup
Have a pre-purchase inspection specifically check for judder during a long test drive with multiple stop-and-go cycles
Buy the four-cylinder with a clean maintenance history; avoid the V6 and CVT unless you can verify meticulous care and accept the risk of expensive repairs.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 20V769000
2020-12-10
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 19V060000
2019-01-29
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.
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
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. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · 17V418000
2017-06-29
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.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 15V121000
2015-03-02
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.
Consequence: 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.
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. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
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