Parts for your 2015 Honda Accord-Gas struts

2015 Honda Accord gas struts — are they used or relevant?

For the 2015 Honda Accord sedan and coupe (ninth-generation), gas struts aren’t fitted from factory. Honda specifies a simple bonnet support rod and a torsion-bar hinge system for the boot, rather than gas-filled dampers. This is documented in Honda’s technical literature — the 2013–2017 Accord Service Manual Body section details a “hood support rod” and “trunk lid torsion bars,” and the 2015 Owner’s Manual shows the bonnet stay rod and conventional boot hinges rather than struts. Honda’s parts catalogues for these models list no OEM gas-lift supports for the bonnet or boot.

Because of that, “2015 Honda Accord gas struts” aren’t a standard service item on these cars in Australia or New Zealand. Unless the vehicle has been modified with an aftermarket kit, there’s nothing to replace or maintain in this area.

Why didn’t Honda use gas struts here? It comes down to design choices and practicality:

• Reliability and simplicity: a steel support rod and torsion bars don’t rely on seals or nitrogen charge, so there’s little to wear out over time.
• Weight and cost: deleting gas struts trims mass and complexity, keeping build and parts costs down without affecting core functionality.
• Packaging: torsion bars are compact and free up boot-side space that strut tubes might otherwise occupy.

There are a couple of edge cases worth noting. Some Honda wagon/tourer tailgates in other generations used gas struts, but the 2015 Accord sedan/coupe sold locally didn’t. If a particular Accord has had aftermarket bonnet or boot struts fitted, those are non-OEM additions and should be inspected and serviced per the kit manufacturer’s guidance (checking end fittings for play, ensuring smooth damping, and replacing pairs if the lid no longer stays up).

Thinking about adding gas struts anyway? Aftermarket kits exist for the bonnet, typically using ball-stud brackets at factory bolt points. Choose the correct force rating, fit struts in matched pairs, and re-torque mounting hardware after a few drives. Keep in mind that modifications can alter bonnet opening feel and may interact with any hood insulators or accessories.

Popular questions about 2015 Honda Accord gas struts

Can gas struts be added to the bonnet on a 2015 Accord?
Yes. Several aftermarket kits are available. They usually bolt to existing guard and bonnet mounting points, so no drilling is needed. Pick a reputable kit with the right force rating, install both sides together, and re-check fasteners after 100–200 km.

Does the 2015 Accord boot use gas struts from factory?
No. It uses torsion bars, not gas struts. If the boot isn’t staying up, the fix is usually torsion-bar adjustment or replacement of related hardware — not gas struts — unless an aftermarket conversion has been fitted.

How do I tell if my Accord has gas struts fitted?
Open the bonnet or boot and look near the hinges. If you see slim cylinder-and-rod dampers on each side, it has gas struts. If the bonnet is held by a metal stay rod and the boot hinges are bare with torsion bars across the rear, it’s the standard non-strut setup.