Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2019 | 21 | 3% | 4,000 miles |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% | 13,000 miles |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% | 7,000 miles |
| 2016 | 20 | 3% | 15,000 miles |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% | 33,000 miles |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% | 6,000 miles |
| 2013 | 25 | 2% | 15,000 miles |
| 2012 | 22 | 6% | 33,000 miles |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% | 64,000 miles |
| 2010 | 24 | 4% | 60,000 miles |
| 2009 | 26 | 4% | 77,000 miles |
| 2008 | 31 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2007 | 30 | 6% | 64,000 miles |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% | 83,000 miles |
| 2005 | 39 | 6% | 90,000 miles |
| 2004 | 36 | 4% | 100,000 miles |
| 2003 | 73 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2002 | 75 | 7% | 121,000 miles |
| 2001 | 47 | 5% | 137,000 miles |
| 2000 | 83 | 7% | 140,000 miles |
| 1999 | 69 | 6% | 145,000 miles |
| 1998 | 76 | 6% | 138,000 miles |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% | 120,000 miles |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% | 135,000 miles |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The moonroof is available for immediate inspection. Rudolph Honda in El Paso, Texas, refused to inspect it despite the severity of the incident. The glass shattered directly above my head while driving, creating an extreme risk of a major crash, permanent eye injury, or even death. This is not an isolated event-there are numerous reported cases of this vehicle's moonroof spontaneously breaking. A third party autoglass specialist contracted by the dealership inspected the damage and confirmed an internal failure. The vehicle provided no warnings, alerts, or signs of any kind before the failure occurred.
On August 29, 2026, I took my 2025 Honda Accord to Norris Honda for a persistent rotten-egg/sulfur-type odor. I paid $407.67 for a filter replacement and odor treatment, but the odor persisted. I returned the vehicle on September 9, 2026, at 5,640 miles. The odor was particularly noticeable while driving with the air conditioning operating. My adult daughter independently noticed the odor. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages. On September 15, a Norris Honda technician reported detecting a different "moldy odor" when opening the vehicle before it was started. Norris Honda subsequently reported that the right sunroof drain was clogged and had overflowed, allowing water into the passenger compartment. …
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that exterior molding rubber trim on the driver's and passenger's side front windows and doors had detached. The passenger's side lower rear door molding had detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the moldings, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
I was involved in a car accident on 11/25/2025. The other driver ran the stop light and T-bone my 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid. The entire right side of the car was damaged from the impact of the other car. The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid passenger back door came off the body of the car during impact providing no protection to passengers in the backseat. The car has been deem total per Progressive insurance.
The paint is peeling off 6 months After I bought the car.South shore honda and American honda are not doing anything. I spoke with the manager at South shore honda,,willie Mejia who referred me to American Honda and American Honda referred me back to the dealer.
Check engine, right mirror, door, alignment. My safety is not good, the car jerks and merging into another lane. Yes it has been inspected by insurance representative. It appeared when I was hit on 02/13/2024
The plastic cover on the bottom is to low to the ground. Multiple times over the years it's been torn or stuck on parking space separators or when I have to get my car towed it falls down. By this point half of it is gone and all the things under the car are exposed. Right now I barely have any plastic left. I pulled into a parking spot and it caught after it had been repairs and clipped back up there and almost ripped the whole bumper off. That part is too low or not built properly to even allow someone to park in a parking space properly. It's very dangerous for multiple reasons. The way this was built is not even functional in real life
Paint on top of the hood is peeling and causing rust. Upon talking to 2 different paint and body shops, I was informed they have had other Honda owners with pearl white paint come in for same issue. I took my car to local Honda dealership and they informed me there is no recall on this paint so they can't do anything. However, when doing google search there have been numerous issues with Honda paint. As someone who paid thousands of dollars for car, getting maintenance only at Honda dealerships and not getting in any accidents, now I have problem that costs thousands of dollars and there's no responsibility from manufacturer. Someone needs to address this issue
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Accord years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (83), 1998 (76), 2002 (75), 2003 (73) and 1999 (69) model years. Body complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Honda Accord body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Honda Accord model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Honda Accord body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles; 35% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (590 mentions), followed by the frame and members › underbody shields (65).
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.