2026 Honda Accord Problems & Complaints

Better than average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Accord at the same age

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2026 Honda Accord with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 75% fewer than a typical Accord model year at the same age, making the 2026 one of the better Accord years. The most reported problem area is the steering (2 complaints).

12complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2026 Honda Accord problems

  • Other / not specified
    758%
  • Steering
    217%
  • Driver assistance
    217%
  • Wheels & tires
    18%
  • Electrical system
    18%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~1,000 miles
    18%
  • Engine & cooling
    18%

Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda Accord 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).

Best Accord years: 2023, 2011, 2012. Years to avoid: 2018, 2013, 2019, 2014, 2003. Compare all years →

2026 Honda Accord engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD51 / 44 / 48
1.5L 4-cyl turboCVTFWD29 / 37 / 32

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Honda Accord a good car?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2026 Accord rates better than average: 75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Accord 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 2026 Honda Accord?

The steering — 2 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (2) and wheels & tires (1).

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Honda Accord. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Honda Accord?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2011 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018, 2013, 2019, 2014 and 2003. See the full Honda Accord years comparison.

At what mileage do 2026 Honda Accord problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% 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.