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2015 Honda Accord Transmission Problems

36 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

36
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2020Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Transmission Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #20V769000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Owner Complaints (36)

criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

I can always feel that the transmission is not responsive. Every now and then when I back up or the car moves into the first gear after I put it in the drive mode it takes awhile before it really moves. It staggers and stalls before the acceleration finally kicks in.

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NHTSA #: 11466655
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Dec 2017

During stand still and driving, when I step on acceleration pedal the car often time hesitates to move. To avoid an accident, I have to press hard on acceleration pedal, then she moves too fast. In an another word, I can't control the car speed in the way I want at 60 percent of the time.

NHTSA #: 11054082
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2016

Engine misfires at 50-60 MPH with the tachometer surging from 1400 RPM to 2500 RPM with each misfire. You cannot maintain your speed and therefore are not able to safely drive on the highway. Took it to the dealer who stated that honda has been aware of this issue for some time but does not have a fix for it yet.

NHTSA #: 10838521
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

The transmission on my 2015 Honda Accord failed and I was stranded on the side of the road. The engine started to accelerate on its own and soon after the gas peddle was not working and I was forced to pull over. My safety was put at risk because I had to pull over on the highway late at night and was stranded.

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NHTSA #: 11639833
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

My car has been reliable other than standard maintenance; oil changes, brake pad changes, etc. On Friday, April 12 2024, I was driving down the highway at 60-70 MPH when the engine felt like it lost power for half a second and I saw the RPMs rev up and then drop down when this "skipping" occurred.

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NHTSA #: 11583706
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

Initially it started as ignition starter issues, now there seems to be what may be concluded as transmission issues. After doing research I see Hondas history of bad transmissions. Extremely low acceleration causes dangerous lane switching or merging with traffic, also the fear of it stalling and no longer working as I drive.

NHTSA #: 11564647
highPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2021

Driving at Interstate speeds, I had the engine suddenly **THUNK** and lose power. I limped it to the side of the road to get out of traffic. I went to investigate and the vehicle would not even idle.

NHTSA #: 11427146
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

Transmission is not shifting. Also, when backing up car may jump and then stall.

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NHTSA #: 11424674
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to hennessy honda of woodstock (3701, 8931 ga-92, woodstock, ga 30189, (770) 924-9000) where the starter was replaced, but failed to remedy the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11172817
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

Difficulty starting. Keyless entry senses key but fails to start when brake is depressed and ignition button is pressed. Happening multiple times/week and becoming more frequent.

NHTSA #: 11104995
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2018

Cvtransmission failed in traffic leaving car stranded on busy hwy.

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NHTSA #: 11092555
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda accord. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled and stopped without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, restarted, and driven home.

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NHTSA #: 10897262
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda accord. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician installed a snapshot to record the failure and stated that the CVT transmission failed.

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NHTSA #: 10862790
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2026

There is a clicking noise from both sides of the wheels and it causing to vibrate at higher speeds. cClicking sound is more prominent when turning from left to right. I am concerned that the axles may fail as I see online that a recall has been issued for the lubricant used in manufactoring the part

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NHTSA #: 11715062
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

Faulty starter which went and was replaced at least twice by previous owner. Upon 2nd replacement of starter by me, the car still would not run. It was determined by my mechanic that this was a bigger issue and probably the torque converter had been ruined by the starter as the wheel was missing and had broken teeth due to impact of the starter.

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NHTSA #: 11635702
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

1) Auto transmission. 2) Subject to failure at any speed. 3) Dealer confirmed problem.

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NHTSA #: 11628209
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2024

Door locks will stop working randomly. Some doors will not lock or unlock. I took to metro honda once to get it fixed and again it is happening.

NHTSA #: 11625935
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift gear as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed.

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NHTSA #: 11530160
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2021

The shucks began shuddering at highway speeds and upon stopping within 1 mile of first incident the vehicle was unable to move under its own power. Further inspection of the car by the Honda dealership determined the transmission failed.

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NHTSA #: 11436152
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

2015 honda accord v6 bought as new now with 72k miles has starter problem. Car will have a winding/grinding noise when attempting to start (from off and stationary position) but will not start. When inspecting problem, it was found that the flywheel has been damaged likely due to misalignment of torque converter ring gear or bad starter motor.

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NHTSA #: 11298173
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

Sticking piston rings resulting in high engine oil consumption: vehicle maintained by dealer including oil changes. Vehicle has no oil in reservoir between oil changes. Vehicle burns oil.

NHTSA #: 11254276
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

We have had intermittent problems where the car will not start. It just makes a clicking sound. We can jump start it and drive it around and sometimes the problem goes away for months at a time.

NHTSA #: 11171824
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2017

When starting car initially in the mornings and driving car in reverse with only braking and not applying any gas, after the first 10 feet in reverse the engine will rev up by itself and then stabilize, or engine will gulp air with engine jerking, or engine will rev up very high with the final last sound of clashing metal between the engine/transmission and the engine dying on the spot.

NHTSA #: 11015740
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2017

On march 20, 2015, I leased a honda accord for 3 years from the honda of mentor automobile dealership. Immediately after taking possession of the car, I noticed the car had a very significant vibration problem. After driving the car for a few days, I took it back to the dealership and complained about the vibration.

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NHTSA #: 10947610
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2016

Page 1 of 2 - I purchased my 2015 honda accord coupe ex-l with 2.4l CVT in june of 2015 new with maybe 5 miles on the odometer. I started having issues just months after purchasing the vehicle from brandon honda.

NHTSA #: 10924152
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2016

Page 2 of 2 - I have since taken the vehicle to brandon honda and basically was advised by a service advisor, manager and america honda co that my vehicle is 'operating by design', 'my issues could not be duplicated on several test drive attempts' and 'it's a safety feature' talking about when the vehicle can engage into reverse.

NHTSA #: 10924154
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2015

This is 2015 brand new accord lx with CVT. The issues are: 1. The car has obvious side to side sway at speed 15 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 10789266
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2021

Everything in the car shuts off and on all of a sudden; this includes the screen the air all the lights and the car kind of jerks. it goes back almost immediately but I'm afraid it will do this on the freeway. It has done this at least 4 times in the last month.

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NHTSA #: 11438680
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2021

The vehicle CVT transmission failed while I was driving on a highway.

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NHTSA #: 11399494
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Manual transmission keeps slipping out of 2nd gear and can't engage in 2nd gear. Was told from transmissions shops that this problem is happening with other 2015 honda accords with low mileage.

NHTSA #: 11299799
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

Driving the car on the highway when suddenly the car begins pulling back, which then is followed by a binking 'd3" on the dash.

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NHTSA #: 11289067
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

At ~92,500 miles, this car has suddenly begun in the past week to shut off while accelerating/driving (in motion) on surface streets and freeways. The multifunction screen and/or sound system and/or dash/engine/acceleration will shut off without warning while I am operating the vehicle in traffic anywhere from 15-65 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11245374
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2019

Burns a quart of oil or more every 2000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11192827
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

2015 honda accord. Consumer writes in regard to battery sensor safety recall notice.

NHTSA #: 11186490
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

After coming to a stop, the engines revs up and the car begins to creep forward with brake applied until pressure on the brake is released and then RPM returns to normal. This has happened at least four times. You stop the car by taking your foot off the brake.

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NHTSA #: 11119028
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2018

, 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 #: 11076344

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