What are the most common Honda Accord problems?

Across 4,941 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Honda Accord vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (91%), steering (6%), airbags (4%).

Which Honda Accord model year has the most complaints?

In our index, the 2018 Honda Accord has the most owner complaints, with 1,808 filed.

Are Honda Accord problems dangerous?

Of the 4,941 complaints on record, 197 mention a crash, 29 mention a fire and 175 mention an injury, and 3 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Honda Accord common problems

Owners of 2015–2025 Honda Accord vehicles have filed 4,941 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (91% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.

4,941
Owner complaints: 45
Recall campaigns: 197
Crash-related reports: 175
Injury reports

Most reported problem areas

By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.

29 fire-related reports 3 reports involving a death

How to read this before buying

Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.

The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.

Check this vehicle's VIN Safety record by year

Recent safety events

Full timeline

May 21, 2026 Recall2016 accord
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2017 accord
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2018 accord
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2019 accord
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2020 accord
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2021 accord
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Frequently asked

What are the most common Honda Accord problems?: Across 4,941 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Honda Accord vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (91%), steering (6%), airbags (4%).
Which Honda Accord model year has the most complaints?: In our index, the 2018 Honda Accord has the most owner complaints, with 1,808 filed.
Are Honda Accord problems dangerous?: Of the 4,941 complaints on record, 197 mention a crash, 29 mention a fire and 175 mention an injury, and 3 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Problems by model year

The 2018 accounts for the most complaints (1,808). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.

Where this comes from

Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.

NHTSA complaints Methodology