2015 Honda Accord

Introduction

The 2015 Honda Accord is a midsize sedan known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior. It is available with a choice of four-cylinder or V6 engines paired with either a six-speed manual, continuously variable transmission (CVT), or six-speed automatic transmission.

Despite its overall positive reputation, there have been some reported issues with the 2015 Honda Accord, which we will explore in detail below.

Engine

2.4L Inline-Four

• Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine burns excessive oil, requiring frequent top-ups.
  • Solution: Replace piston rings and valve stem seals.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noisy engine, reduced power, and potential engine damage.
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500
  • Recalls: None Found

3.5L V6

Transmission

CVT

• Hesitation and Jerking
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission hesitates or jerks during acceleration or shifting.
  • Solution: Update transmission software or replace CVT unit.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $4,000+
  • Recalls: 16V668, 19V360

Six-Speed Automatic

• Shifting Problems
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slips or hesitates when shifting gears.
  • Solution: Replace transmission fluid and filter, or rebuild transmission.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,200 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut Bearing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noisy suspension, clunking sounds, and reduced handling.
  • Solution: Replace strut bearings.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500 per strut
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Headlight Bulb Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Headlights burn out prematurely.
  • Solution: Replace headlight bulbs.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly, even when the car is not in use.
  • Solution: Check for parasitic electrical draw and replace faulty components.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Door Handle Malfunction
  • Description/Symptoms: Door handle breaks or fails to open the door.
  • Solution: Replace door handle.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $250
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dash Rattle
  • Description/Symptoms: Dashboard rattles or vibrates when driving over rough roads.
  • Solution: Inspect and tighten loose components.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Free
  • Recalls: None Found
• Loose Front Seatbelts
  • Description/Symptoms: Front seatbelts may not retract properly or may be loose.
  • Solution: Replace or tighten seatbelts.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Covered by warranty
  • Recalls: 14V590

Summary

Overall, the 2015 Honda Accord has a fairly reliable reputation. However, there are a few notable issues that have been reported, particularly with the CVT transmission and the 2.4L inline-four engine. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but some can be costly to repair. It’s important to note that these issues may not affect all Accord models or may occur less frequently.