Honda Accord complaints by model year
24,537 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 86 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 144 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 86 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | 252 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 237 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 362 | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | 691 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1,884 | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | 538 | 38 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 | 607 | 32 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 601 | 37 | 7 | 5 |
| 2014 | 981 | 52 | 9 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1,422 | 67 | 9 | 5 |
| 2012 | 373 | 46 | 4 | 8 |
| 2011 | 296 | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010 | 580 | 37 | 6 | 12 |
| 2009 | 725 | 47 | 5 | 10 |
| 2008 | 1,520 | 62 | 13 | 8 |
| 2007 | 524 | 88 | 15 | 9 |
| 2006 | 430 | 52 | 8 | 12 |
| 2005 | 656 | 92 | 11 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1,017 | 89 | 14 | 13 |
| 2003 | 1,987 | 153 | 18 | 13 |
| 2002 | 1,050 | 129 | 10 | 5 |
| 2001 | 922 | 143 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1,183 | 100 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1,135 | 77 | 5 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1,200 | 100 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 460 | 42 | 10 | 3 |
| 1996 | 472 | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | 543 | 83 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 369 | 76 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 186 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 206 | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 212 | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| 1990 | 192 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1989 | 86 | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| 1988 | 88 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | 111 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 62 | 554 | 183 | 72 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 154 | 294 | 107 | 51 | 65 | 101 | 22 | 25 | 9 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 34 | 338 | 153 | 103 | 61 | 60 | 22 | 25 | 13 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 129 | 251 | 85 | 42 | 54 | 74 | 14 | 27 | 19 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 55 | 304 | 113 | 51 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 45 | 255 | 91 | 57 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 10 | 167 | 76 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 33 | 137 | 43 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Honda Accord recalls (79)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Accord model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2016–2022 | — |
| 26V054000 | Jan 29, 2026 | Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 | 2023 | 37.5% |
| 25V422000 | Jun 19, 2025 | Driveshaft May Corrode and Fail | 2013 | 37.6% |
| 24V859000 | Nov 14, 2024 | Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 | 2023, 2024 | 59.7% |
| 24V763000 | Oct 14, 2024 | High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak | 2023, 2024 | 93.3% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2013–2023 | 76.7% |
| 23V782000 | Nov 21, 2023 | Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210 | 2023, 2024 | 93% |
| 23V430000 | Jun 15, 2023 | Unintended Vehicle Movement from Brake Fluid Leak | 2022 | 93.2% |
| 23V158000 | Mar 9, 2023 | Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch | 2018, 2019 | 83.4% |
| 21V900000 | Nov 18, 2021 | Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 85.4% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 94.7% |
| 20V769000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 72.9% |
| 20V771000 | Dec 10, 2020 | BCM Software Malfunction/FMVSS 103/111 | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 95.5% |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 96.1% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Honda Accord FAQ
How many recalls has the Honda Accord had?
NHTSA lists 79 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda Accord model year from 1981 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Honda Accord year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,884) and the 2021 the fewest (237). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Honda Accord problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Honda Accord get?
EPA rates the 2026 Honda Accord at 31 to 44 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.