Honda Accord Problems by Year

We compared every Honda Accord model year from 1995–2026 using 23,041 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 69 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2018, 2013, 2019, 2014 and 2003, which drew far more complaints than other Accord years at the same age. The best years are 2023, 2011 and 2012.

32model years
23,041complaints
69recalls
2018, 2013worst years
2023, 2011best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda Accord. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202612−75%—SteeringGood
202592typical—SteeringAverage
2024153typical3SteeringAverage
202386−58%5Collision AvoidanceGood
2022261typical4ElectricalAverage
2021245−35%4Collision AvoidanceAverage
2020364typical5Collision AvoidanceAverage
20196981.5×6EngineCaution
20181,8923.8×6EngineAvoid
2017539typical3ElectricalAverage
2016610typical4ElectricalAverage
2015601typical5ElectricalAverage
20149821.5×4ElectricalCaution
20131,4262.1×5SteeringAvoid
2012373−40%8SeatAverage
2011296−53%9AirbagGood
2010581typical12AirbagAverage
20097271.2×10BrakeAverage
20081,5202.5×8BrakeAvoid
2007524−37%9AirbagAverage
2006433−51%12AirbagGood
2005656−28%15AirbagAverage
20041,0181.2×13TransmissionAverage
20031,9872.6×13TransmissionAvoid
20021,0501.2×5TransmissionAverage
2001922typical7AirbagAverage
20001,1831.4×8AirbagAverage
19991,1351.4×4ElectricalAverage
19981,2001.7×6ElectricalCaution
1997460−34%3AirbagAverage
1996472−24%1AirbagAverage
1995543typical2AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Accord year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda Accord problems

Latest Honda Accord recalls

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Seats › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 26V-054 · Jan 29, 2026 · 32 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 25V-422 · Jun 19, 2025 · 72,256 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission. The affected vehicles were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Seats › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 24V-859 · Nov 14, 2024 · 121 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 24V-763 · Oct 14, 2024 · 720,810 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

All 69 Honda Accord recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Accord should you avoid?

2018, 2013, 2019, 2014, 2003 and 2008 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Accord years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2018.

What is the best year for the Honda Accord?

2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Accord years at the same age, followed by 2011 and 2012. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda Accord problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (3,990), air bags (3,917) and transmission & drivetrain (3,690). Electrical complaints peak in the 2013 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda Accord had?

69 recalls across 1995–2026. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Honda Accord recalls by year.

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.