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1976-2024 · 49 model years

Honda Accord Problems by year

Owners have filed 24,085 complaints about the Honda Accord across 49 model years, and it has 98 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2,013), while 1979, 1980, 1981 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the airbags.

Most complaints for its age20032,013 complaints · 24 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
24,085
Recalls
98
Crashes
1,953
Fires
221
Injuries
1,684
Deaths
48

Accord complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20240300-A
20230500-A
2022267460Electrical systemC
20212484151Driver assistanceC
20203715142Driver assistanceC
20197026262Engine & coolingD
20181,9026354Engine & coolingF
20175423389Electrical systemC
20166134325Electrical systemC
20156025377Electrical systemC
20149824529Electrical systemD
20131,4275679SteeringF
20123818474Seats & seat beltsC
20112969333AirbagsB
201058113386AirbagsC
200972711495BrakesD
20081,52196213BrakesF
2007524108815AirbagsD
200643317528AirbagsC
2005686249611AirbagsD
20041,018229014Transmission & drivetrainF
20032,0132415819Transmission & drivetrainF
20021,0621613310Transmission & drivetrainF
2001932191453AirbagsF
20001,193211018AirbagsF
19991,14417785Electrical systemF
19981,215191013Electrical systemF
1997467154210AirbagsC
199647813533AirbagsC
199554614825AirbagsD
199440113794Engine & coolingC
199301100-A
199220812412AirbagsB
199101300-A
199019312108Body, doors & structureA
1989861138Seats & seat beltsA
1988902152Seats & seat beltsA
19871123111Seats & seat beltsA
198656260Fuel systemA
198515141Fuel systemA
198422210Seats & seat beltsA
19838102Body, doors & structureA
198210210Seats & seat beltsA
19817000Body, doors & structureA
19802010Body, doors & structureA
19792110Seats & seat beltsA
19780100-A
19770100-A
19760100-A

Most common Accord problems

Honda Accord recalls 98

Latest Accord complaints

2019 Honda AccordEngine & coolingDriver assistance

I purchased my car brand new in July 2019 from Jay Wolfe Honda. I've been having these notifications come up on my dashboard since 2024. The notification Emissions System Problem Power may be reduced see the dealer. I've paid a few diagnostic fees and fixed everything that Jay Wolfe has told me was wrong with the car. Turbo, 02 Sensor, Intercooler Core, Spark Plugs, and Coil Packs. Still, the problem isn't fixed. It's to the point that the car doesn't really have enough power to go at times. I did some research and...

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came to find out my car needs a new engine. There has been serveral Class Action Law Suit for the Emission problem with this vehicle. The car problem is causing me financial and mental distress; I add that I'm on SSDI, plus I'm on medication due to all these problems with my vehicle. It's making it very hard for me to take care of my day-to-day tasks in life. Wolf v. American Honda Wolf v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is a proposed consumer class action concerning alleged fuel dilution of engine oil in Honda vehicles equipped with 1.5-liter turbocharged direct-injection engines. Filed in 2022, it alleges that excessive gasoline can enter the crankcase, degrade the oil's lubricating properties, and contribute to drivability problems, premature wear, or engine failure. [[redacted]] Vehicles and alleged defect The complaint proposed a nationwide class covering 2019-2023 CR-Vs, 2019-2022 Civics, and 2018-2022 Accordsequipped with Honda's 1.5L turbo direct-injection engine. Plaintiffs allege that unburned gasoline passes the piston rings and mixes with the crankcase oil; excessive dilution allegedly reduces lubrication and can produce rising oil levels, gasoline odors, misfires, increased maintenance, engine wear, limp-mode operation, stalling, and potentially catastrophic failure. These remain plaintiffs' allegations rather than established findings of defect or liability. [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Engine · Forward collision avoidance · Back over preventionNHTSA 11777326
2019 Honda AccordFuel system

Within the last year, Honda changed out my fuel pump as I told them I had a problem with acceleration. This problem is ongoing to where I have gotten a cracked head gasket and now they are saying that my fuel injectors are bad. I'm now thinking isn't that related to the fuel pump that you replaced. I'm frustrated and tired of paying for an ongoing problem. The head gasket and fuel pump were on Honda. However, I paid there different shops to fix this same issue and last week Honda over $2,200 to fix an oil leak that...

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I'm not convinced that I had. After paying to get my car fixed by Honda on Friday and getting my car back, I drove home. I stayed in over the weekend and only drove to Walmart that is down the street from my home. On Monday morning, my car had trouble picking up speed as I got on the freeway and kept stalling on the freeway. As I was freaking out, I tried to remain calm enough to turn the car off and on again to start going again. Keep in mind that other cars are flying around me and trying to avoid hitting my car. When I called Honda, they told me that my car was fixed like I did something to it. I told them that I barely drove the car after picking it up and it still seemed a little hesitant as it was moving on Friday evening.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11777272
2022 Honda AccordElectrical system

The infotainment touchscreen in my 2022 Honda Accord 2.0T suffers from severe and worsening "ghost touch" malfunctions. While driving, the screen registers phantom touches on its own - rapidly switching menus, changing audio sources at sudden high volumes, and exiting navigation without any physical contact. This creates a major safety hazard. It causes severe driver distraction while the vehicle is in motion and prevents me from safely monitoring critical vehicle status information, safety settings, and real-time...

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navigation. I originally reported this defect to several authorized Honda dealerships (DavidMcDavid Irving Teaxs, Grapevine South Lake Teax) while the vehicle was still under the original factory warranty in Summer 2025. At that time, the dealership acknowledged it was a known issue with Honda but stated no permanent fix was available. Since then, the malfunction has escalated to the point where the display is constantly erratic during normal driving.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11777257
2018 Honda AccordDriver assistance

While driving my 2018 Honda Accord at roughly 25-45 mph, the automatic emergency braking system (Collision Mitigation Braking System) suddenly activated and braked the car with no vehicle, person, or object in the road ahead. At the same moment, the "BRAKE" warning appeared on the dashboard and the system beeped, so the forward collision warning also falsely detected a hazard. The only thing in the road ahead was a tree's shadow on the pavement. I don't know for sure if that caused it, but the system may have...

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mistaken the shadow for an obstacle. Sudden, unexpected braking with nothing ahead puts me at risk of being rear-ended by vehicles behind me. This has happened once so far. It appears to match NHTSA investigation EA24002 (inadvertent automatic emergency braking in 2018-2022 Honda Accord).

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11777244
2017 Honda AccordSteeringElectrical systemBrakes

The VSA Module on the vehicle fails and I get warning lights for ABS, Steering, and Traction Control. The vsa module not working properly causes me to lose all the safety components described from working properly. It has been reproduced by a service center. It has not been inspected by police or insurance. No there were no warning lights prior to the failure

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11777226
2021 Honda AccordSteeringAcceleration & cruise controlFuel system

I am submitting this complaint regarding an ongoing safety concern with my 2021 Honda Accord. Multiple lights indicate engine system problems which includes, check engine light, car jerks at acceleration, seat sensor recall. I took my vehicle to multiple shops including the Honda Dealership. However, they were unsuccessful to identify the cause. Multiple problems such as Turbo, belt, fuel system problem constantly comes up. I have already replaced both fuel pumps and see that it was recalled before but just not my...

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VIN, PLEASE ADD. I am concerned about the potential risk to myself, my daughter and my passengers and believe these issues warrant further investigation to help prevent possible accident or injury.

Filed Incident Steering · Vehicle speed control · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11777177

Questions about the Honda Accord

Which Honda Accord years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (2,013), 2018 (1,902), 2008 (1,521). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Honda Accord years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1976, 1977, 1978 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Accord years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Honda Accord problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (4,056), airbags (4,024), transmission & drivetrain (3,776) most often.

How many recalls does the Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 98 recalls across all Honda Accord model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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