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2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
Common Problems

Ranked from 204 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
5
High severity
5
Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Intermittent starting issues

    76complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The car fails to start intermittently, requiring multiple attempts or a jump start.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 12 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Starter Failure

    61complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The starter fails to engage, causing the car to not start or start intermittently.

    $300–$800est. starter replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Battery issues leading to starting problems

    49complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The battery experiences electrical shortages when starting the car, requiring multiple attempts or jump starts. The issue persists despite replacing the battery.

  4. 4

    Starter grinding and malfunction

    36complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The starter grinds when attempting to start the engine, causing difficulty in starting the vehicle.

    $300–$800est. starter replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    ABS Module Failure

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    ABS module failures cause multiple dashboard warning lights and potential loss of vehicle control.

    $800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 25 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Battery Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery fails intermittently, causing the vehicle to fail to start or start only after multiple attempts, leading to potential safety hazards.

  7. 7

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    FCW and other forward collision avoidance systems fail, posing safety risks during driving.

  8. 8

    Brake System Power Failure

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    The brake system fails to function properly, leading to loss of power and inability to accelerate.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Engine Performance Problems

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine performance issues leading to loss of power and stalling, often requiring multiple repairs.

  10. 10

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Issues with forward collision avoidance systems causing warning lights and loss of control.

  11. 11

    Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The FCW system fails to function properly, leading to the absence of warnings during potential collision scenarios, posing a safety risk.

  12. 12

    Visibility Issues Due to Headlight Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights produce a dark veil on the windshield, obstructing the driver's vision, especially in dark conditions.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.