Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2015 Honda Accord
The 2015 Honda Accord has a moderate number of owner complaints and five recall campaigns, primarily involving the electrical system and engine components. Known issues include fuel pump and battery sensor problems. While not universally affecting all vehicles, these issues warrant careful inspection. Other components like steering, power train, and brakes also show some complaints, suggesting a thorough test of each area during a test drive.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Honda Accord has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 601 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V769000 Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V060000 Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V418000 Battery Sensor May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V121000 Connecting Rod Bolts may be Improperly Torqued NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 237 complaints
- Engine 106 complaints
- Unknown or Other 94 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Service Brakes 36 complaints
Of the 601 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 601 complaints, owners report 33 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Improperly torqued bolts
How to check: Listen for knocking or unusual engine noises.
Battery sensor water intrusion
How to check: Inspect for corrosion around battery and sensor.
Fuel pump performance
How to check: Check for consistent engine operation under load.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for any unusual startup noises.
Red flag: Loud knocking sounds.
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Observe idle stability and smoothness.
Red flag: Rough or unstable idle.
- 03
Low-speed maneuvering
What to check: Test steering responsiveness and noise.
Red flag: Unusual resistance or noise.
- 04
City driving
What to check: Monitor engine performance in stop-go conditions.
Red flag: Hesitation or power loss.
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth acceleration and power delivery.
Red flag: Lag or misfires.
- 06
Braking
What to check: Test brakes for effectiveness and noise.
Red flag: Vibration or grinding noise.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have any recall repairs been completed?
- Any history of electrical issues?
- Has the fuel pump been replaced?
- What maintenance is needed soon?
- Are there any pending repairs?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Full service history
- Title and registration
- Accident history report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Honda Accord at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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