Is the Honda Accord Reliable?

19982026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

53/100
Fair

Reliability Score

16
Total Recalls
3402
Owner Complaints
98
Reported Injuries
4
Reported Deaths

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Honda Accord Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
20251593
64
Fair
202411716
62
Fair
202331812
54
Fair
202201848
66
Good
2021116911
60
Fair
2020325952
37
Poor
2019456815
43
Poor
20182141728
50
Fair
20171394202
39
Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Accord Compares to Similar Vehicles

Honda Accord53/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Accord scores 19 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Honda Accord Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
437
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
387
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
333
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
325
SERVICE BRAKES
304
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
277

Based on 3402 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Accord reliable?+

The Honda Accord scores 53/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 16 recall campaigns and 3402 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Accord is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Accord achieved the highest reliability score of 66/100 with 0 recalls and 184 complaints.

How many miles does a Accord last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Honda Accord owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Accord will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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