2015 Honda Accord Hybrid
Common Problems
Ranked from 204 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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Intermittent starting issues
76complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe car fails to start intermittently, requiring multiple attempts or a jump start.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Starter Failure
61complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe starter fails to engage, causing the car to not start or start intermittently.
$300–$800est. starter replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Battery issues leading to starting problems
49complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe battery experiences electrical shortages when starting the car, requiring multiple attempts or jump starts. The issue persists despite replacing the battery.
- 4
Starter grinding and malfunction
36complaintsSafety riskEngineThe starter grinds when attempting to start the engine, causing difficulty in starting the vehicle.
$300–$800est. starter replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
ABS Module Failure
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalABS module failures cause multiple dashboard warning lights and potential loss of vehicle control.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Battery Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery fails intermittently, causing the vehicle to fail to start or start only after multiple attempts, leading to potential safety hazards.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalFCW and other forward collision avoidance systems fail, posing safety risks during driving.
- 8
Brake System Power Failure
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe brake system fails to function properly, leading to loss of power and inability to accelerate.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Performance Problems
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine performance issues leading to loss of power and stalling, often requiring multiple repairs.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with forward collision avoidance systems causing warning lights and loss of control.
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe FCW system fails to function properly, leading to the absence of warnings during potential collision scenarios, posing a safety risk.
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Visibility Issues Due to Headlight Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherHeadlights produce a dark veil on the windshield, obstructing the driver's vision, especially in dark conditions.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.