Most common 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Share of the 30 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Accord Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Accord Hybrid years: 2014. Years to avoid: 2023, 2018, 2024, 2019, 2017. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid owners say
Air bags
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Verified with Honda that airbags were not included in the recall. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at a high speed (over 50 MPH) on the highway (after the car in front stopped suddenly) and airbags did not deploy. The car passed pa state inspection 3 days before, and there were no warning or indicator lights illuminated.
Brakes
I started to notice this issue months after purchasing it used from a private party. During the winter time when it was particularly cold outside, I noticed that my power brakes would start working when I first start up the car. Eventually, I would discover that the brake booster check valve was sticking and preventing the power brakes from being active when starting a vehicle in the cold weather. It was very confusing at first because there would be stored power brakes in the vacuum booster from the day before that would be used up when backing out of my parking spot. However, as I was moving forward and subsequently wanting to apply the brakes, I found that the power brakes were not working. The brake pedal became hard and would not go down and I had to jam on the brake pedal as hard as I could to get it to slow down. …
Have noted on a few occasions that the brake booster is not activated when a car has been sitting overnight or for extended duration of time. What typically happens is that I start the vehicle and shift it into gear and proceed. However, if I have to brake within 1-2 minutes of starting the car, the brake booster appears to not be working and I am left using manual brakes essentially since the vacuum boost is not working. Once the car has been running for a few minutes, the brake booster starts working normally. Because of this intermittent behavior, I have almost crashed into things while backing up or driving forward since the power brakes were essentially not working in those scenarios. I have checked the brake booster system and everything appears to be normal. …
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle finally started and was taken to the dealer, Honda of ontario, california, but they refused to diagnose it because the vehicle was not purchased there. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 248,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. While driving at 45 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact heard an abnormal rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid a good car?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Accord Hybrid rates better than average: 82% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Accord Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
The air bags — 17 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (4) and engine & cooling (4).
How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Accord Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2018, 2024, 2019 and 2017. See the full Honda Accord Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 105,000 miles; 8% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.