2015 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 18%of 601 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Honda Accord, 18% of the 601 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has been burning oil at an excessive rate. There are no leaks and I get the oil changed every three months regardless of milage. Today I checked my oil and it was empty. There was no indication light and the more I search online for solutions, it seems this is a common problem with this vehicle. I feel Honda should fix the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11373500, filed 2020-11, 88,500 miles“I have started to experience, now on three separate occasions, grinding of the starter as described in Honda TSB 16-002. Apparently this issue has been well documented by other consumers. I feel this is a manufacturing defect that Honda continues to deny. I wish to add my complaint to the others in hopes of eventually having a recall issued.”
NHTSA complaint #11223121, filed 2019-06, 38,590 miles“Periodically my car wouldn't start and I would get a grinding sound from the starter early in the morning when it's oarked in my drive way. Also while on the highway driving after putting a full tank of gas in my car I would sometimes get a bogging down issue as if I don't have enough gas or as if the motor isn't getting enough gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11190991, filed 2019-03, 78,000 miles“, while driving on the highway it was perfectly fine but when time came to get off I stoped at the first light, tried to drive off then the car started pulling, took off driving then the car just totally shut off no type of warning that there might be a problem and also no dash board lights lite up to notify me that there was a problem”
NHTSA complaint #11076344, filed 2018-03, 185,000 miles“I tried to start my vehicle with the push button and it won't start. Only 62000 miles and the battery tested good. Seems to be the starter or something electronic that is failing. But sometimes it fires right up. I've read starters have been an issue and wanted to report mine as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11217232, filed 2019-06, 62,456 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10158740Apr 6, 2019Service Bulletin - The engine will not start and sets DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system [ETCS] malfunction).
- 10153879Feb 21, 2019Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak…
- 10130034Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10127348Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10118005Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
- 10115764Aug 2, 2017Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator…
- 10108091Mar 2, 2017Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10098926Jan 31, 2017"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? the b5 (7.5 a) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. the engine…
- 10099123Nov 17, 2016Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? Whats happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isnt holding the actuator…
- 10087846Oct 27, 2016"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? the no. 5 meter (10 a) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 11 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 13% |
| 2022 | 32 | 12% |
| 2021 | 38 | 16% |
| 2020 | 73 | 20% |
| 2019 | 185 | 27% |
| 2018 | 559 | 29% |
| 2017 | 62 | 12% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 106 | 18% |
| 2014 | 179 | 18% |
| 2013 | 179 | 13% |
| 2012 | 43 | 12% |
| 2011 | 25 | 8% |
| 2010 | 116 | 20% |
| 2009 | 111 | 15% |
| 2008 | 210 | 14% |
| 2007 | 29 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 29 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda Accord
237 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsSteering
78 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsForward collision avoidance
22 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsSeats
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology