NHTSA Data Explorer

Honda Accord

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

24,734

Active records

Recalls

97

Active records

TSBs

1,964

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

47

Injuries

1,689

Crashes

1,985

Fires

223

Top reported issues — Honda Accord

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Operating state

7,938

Condition issue

5,012

Reporting mechanism

4,686

Safety restraint issue

4,098

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,914

Driver assistance issue

2,426

Noise

2,412

Engine behavior

2,281

Performance issue

2,051

Braking behavior

1,811

Safety restraint behavior

1,713

Vibration/harshness

1,481

Fluid issue

1,450

Steering behavior

1,205

Starting behavior

1,177

Infotainment behavior

848

Access/entry issue

744

Lighting behavior

670

Electrical issue

574

Thermal issue

567

Ride/handling behavior

393

Recent change

333

Powering on/off behavior

308

Smell

233

HVAC behavior

222

Wiper/washer behavior

123

Communication/network issue

44

Electrified system issue

36

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Head gasket needs replacement - known issue with Honda accord 2019 1.5T and open class action lawsuit is in progress

2009 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 25, 2026


I am submitting this complaint regarding two separate front drive shaft/axle failures involving my 2009 Honda Accord while living and driving in [XXX], a state specifically identified by American Honda as a salt belt state in connection with its XXX recalls involving corrosion-related front drive shaft breakage. The front passenger-side drive shaft/axle on my 2009 Honda Accord snapped in XXX. The driver-side front drive shaft/axle subsequently broke on XXX. These were two separate failures…

2019 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 25, 2026


My engine started to jerk while going over 2,000 RPM. I took my car into Firestone and they claimed they fixed the issue. Unclogging the fuel, nail in the tire and other issues that were unrelated. I drove for about a week and the issue came back with my check engine light coming on and my car not being able to accelerate past 2,000 rpm. I took the car back to Firestone and they replaced the spark plugs and claimed that the car was good as new once again about a week later I found myself on the…

2018 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 25, 2026


In September 2025, all dashboard lights came on while driving down the road. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. When turning the car back on, all lights remained on and I drove to the nearest repair shop, where at this time it was beginning to run hot. I was told at this point that the head gasket had blown and this would need to be replaced. I replaced the head gasket for $4100.00. After that, in October 2025, I had to replace the fuel injectors and coil packs. In February 2026,…

2021 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 25, 2026


SUBJECT: A REQUEST FOR HONDA CORPORATE INVESTIGATION AND GOODWILL ASSISTANCE - 2021 HONDA ACCORD I am submitting a formal complaint regarding serious and recurring electrical and safety-related problems with my 2021 Honda Accord. 1. Numerous dashboard warning lights and safety-system warnings illuminate simultaneously. 2. The vehicle repeatedly displays messages instructing me to See Dealer. 3. The power door locks repeatedly click and cycle as though they are attempting to lock or unlock on…

2010 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 25, 2026


I am submitting this complaint regarding two separate front drive shaft/axle failures involving my 2010 Honda Accord while living and driving in [XXX], a state specifically identified by American Honda as a salt belt state in connection with its December 15, 2020 recalls involving corrosion-related front drive shaft breakage. The driver-side front drive shaft/axle on my 2010 Honda Accord snapped on XXX. The passenger-side front drive shaft/axle subsequently snapped on XXX. These were two…

2018 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo boost and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The failure had occurred on several…

2018 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 24, 2026


I am reporting a suspected head gasket/engine defect involving my 2018 Honda Accord Sport. My vehicle experienced multiple engine-related problems before ultimately requiring head gasket replacement and cylinder head repair. On July 27, 2024, at approximately 161,480 miles, the turbocharger was replaced. In September 2025, at 207,539 miles, my vehicle was serviced at Joe Morgan Honda, an authorized Honda dealership. During that visit, the Honda technician documented that the cooling system…

2020 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 24, 2026


I was driving on [XXX] at around 1252AM, and my Brake light lite up on my dashboard, indicating me to press on the break or the car was going to break its self. The roads were clear and dry, there was barely any traffic. If I didn’t press on the brake when the car told me too it would have stopped it’s self cause me and my passenger to get thrown forward and me to get hit in the rear of my car. This has been going on for quite sometime. I talked to [XXX] from American Honda customer service…

2020 HONDA ACCORD

Filed Aug 24, 2026


1 injured
Crash

I’m taking my car to the body shop over five occasions and have to take it back one due for it being a computer chip, which was replaced, but the lights on my dash all of them comes on after the second start up. Cruise control doesn’t work brake code doesn’t work all the lights for staring brakes says to check everything.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.