2019 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 139 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: on december 26, 2020, i was leaving work, after a 12 hour shift at the hospital. while backing into an alleyway my car struck a large roll-off dumpster (which was caddy cornered in the alley) of the back, driver quarter panel and back driver door. the rearview camera, blind spot warning, parking c.

7 crash reports 1 injury

139

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

30 complaints

22%

• ON DECEMBER 26, 2020, I WAS LEAVING WORK, AFTER A 12 HOUR SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL. WHILE BACKING INTO AN ALLEYWAY MY CAR STRUCK A LARGE ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER (WHICH WAS CADDY CORNERED IN THE ALLEY) OF THE BACK, DRIVER QUARTER PANEL AND BACK DRIVER DOOR. THE REARVIEW CAMERA, BLIND SPOT WARNING, PARKING C
• ON DECEMBER 26, 2020, I WAS LEAVING WORK, AFTER A 12 HOUR SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL. WHILE BACKING INTO AN ALLEYWAY MY CAR STRUCK A LARGE ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER (WHICH WAS CADDY CORNERED IN THE ALLEY) OF THE BACK, DRIVER QUARTER PANEL AND BACK DRIVER DOOR. THE REARVIEW CAMERA, BLIND SPOT WARNING, PARKING C
• THE CMBS WILL BREAK AUTOMATICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN ROUNDING CORNERS WHEN A SEMI IS NEXT TO IT. THE CAR SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN YOU DON'T EXPECT IT IS VERY SCARY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“ON DECEMBER 26, 2020, I WAS LEAVING WORK, AFTER A 12 HOUR SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL. WHILE BACKING INTO AN ALLEYWAY MY CAR STRUCK A LARGE ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER (WHICH WAS CADDY CORNERED IN THE ALLEY) OF THE BACK, DRIVER QUARTER PANEL AND BACK DRIVER DOOR. THE REARVIEW CAMERA, BLIND SPOT WARNING, PARKING C”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

25 complaints

18%

• 11/24/19 - CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLE BECOME NON-RESPONSIVE WITH REGARD TO ENGINE, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND STOPPED DRIVING ALTOGETHER. 1ST CODE SHOWN - POWER SYSTEM PROBLEM DO NOT DRIVE. 2ND CODE SHOWN - 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEM. DO NOT DRIVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR RE
• SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR, CAR SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELLERATING OVER 40 MPH. DO NOT MATTER WHICH MODE IT IS IN. ALL LEAD TO ENGINE SHUDDERING AND THE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WHEN NOT ENGAGED IN ECO MODE, I RECEIVED A NOTICE SAY CANCELING ECON MODE WHEN THE MODE WAS NOT EGAGED, THE TYPICAL P
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL REVVING SOUND DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“11/24/19 - CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLE BECOME NON-RESPONSIVE WITH REGARD TO ENGINE, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND STOPPED DRIVING ALTOGETHER. 1ST CODE SHOWN - POWER SYSTEM PROBLEM DO NOT DRIVE. 2ND CODE SHOWN - 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEM. DO NOT DRIVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR RE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

17 complaints

12%

• HIGH PITCHED NOISE PRESENT SO LONG AS ANY POWER IS DRAWN ANYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE IS A CONSTANT 15KHZ NOISE WITH SPORADIC NOISES OCCUPYING THE 15-20KHZ RANGE. NOTICED IN THE DAYS AFTER BUYING THE BRAND NEW CAR. TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, HONDA FLOWN OUT ENGINEERS TO INSPECT THE VE
• WHEN DRIVING AT 53 MPH A LOUD HUMMING SOUND EMANATES IN THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR. THIS HAS REPEATED ITSELF MULTIPLE TIMES WARM AND COOL WEATHER AT SAME SPEED. THIS WAS A NEW PURCHASE.
• THIS IS AN ACCORD HYBRID PROBLEM! IN COLD WEATHER THE VEHICLE ROARS SO LOUDLY YOU CAN'T HOLD A CONVERSATION OR DRIVE SAFELY - IT SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK IS TRYING TO PASS YOU. THEN IT SUDDENLY STOPS! A FEW MINUTES LATER IT WILL DO IT AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 25 AND 55 - SURFACE MA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“HIGH PITCHED NOISE PRESENT SO LONG AS ANY POWER IS DRAWN ANYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE IS A CONSTANT 15KHZ NOISE WITH SPORADIC NOISES OCCUPYING THE 15-20KHZ RANGE. NOTICED IN THE DAYS AFTER BUYING THE BRAND NEW CAR. TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, HONDA FLOWN OUT ENGINEERS TO INSPECT THE VE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

16 complaints

12%

• 2ND OCCURENCE-WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE WARNINGS FOR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ACC, LANE DEPARTURE MITIGATIONAND COLLISION DETECTION CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR HAD BEEN DISLODGED. THIS TIME THEY ARE SAYING THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE TAIL LI
• CAR SUDDENLY BRAKES, PANIC BREAKING, WITH NO WARNING AND FOR NO REASON, CAUSING ME TO BE IN DANGER OF HITTING FROM BEHIND AS THERE IS NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING THE PEOPLE BEHIND TO SLOW. ONCE THIS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE, WITH ALL 3 LANES CLEAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS SURPRISED THE GUY BEHIND
• THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN SOMEBODY BETWEEN 65 POUNDS AND 89 POUNDS SET IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HONDA OWNER'S MANUAL ON PAGE 63 STATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS ACTIVATED AT 65 POUNDS. IN THE YEAR THAT WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR, WITH MY WIFE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“2ND OCCURENCE-WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE WARNINGS FOR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ACC, LANE DEPARTURE MITIGATIONAND COLLISION DETECTION CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR HAD BEEN DISLODGED. THIS TIME THEY ARE SAYING THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE TAIL LI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

16 complaints

12%

• SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR, CAR SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELLERATING OVER 40 MPH. DO NOT MATTER WHICH MODE IT IS IN. ALL LEAD TO ENGINE SHUDDERING AND THE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WHEN NOT ENGAGED IN ECO MODE, I RECEIVED A NOTICE SAY CANCELING ECON MODE WHEN THE MODE WAS NOT EGAGED, THE TYPICAL P
• Vehicle repeatedly experiences a "cylinder misfire error" when driving above 45 mph. The check engine light will flash and the car surges like it is stalling. Loss of the ability to accelerate when it occurs. Also, the car shakes violently when the vehicle comes to a stop before turning off the engi
• This vehicle is rated at a combined rating of 47 mpg. Since I acquired the vehicle I do not get more than 28 mph and this is driving on highway on 200 mile trips.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR, CAR SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELLERATING OVER 40 MPH. DO NOT MATTER WHICH MODE IT IS IN. ALL LEAD TO ENGINE SHUDDERING AND THE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WHEN NOT ENGAGED IN ECO MODE, I RECEIVED A NOTICE SAY CANCELING ECON MODE WHEN THE MODE WAS NOT EGAGED, THE TYPICAL P”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 139 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: ON DECEMBER 26, 2020, I WAS LEAVING WORK, AFTER A 12 HOUR SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL. WHILE BACKING INTO AN ALLEYWAY MY CAR STRUCK A LARGE ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER (WHICH WAS CADDY CORNERED IN THE ALLEY) OF THE BACK, DRIVER QUARTER PANEL AND BACK DRIVER DOOR. THE REARVIEW CAMERA, BLIND SPOT WARNING, PARKING C
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 11/24/19 - CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLE BECOME NON-RESPONSIVE WITH REGARD TO ENGINE, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND STOPPED DRIVING ALTOGETHER. 1ST CODE SHOWN - POWER SYSTEM PROBLEM DO NOT DRIVE. 2ND CODE SHOWN - 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEM. DO NOT DRIVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: HIGH PITCHED NOISE PRESENT SO LONG AS ANY POWER IS DRAWN ANYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE IS A CONSTANT 15KHZ NOISE WITH SPORADIC NOISES OCCUPYING THE 15-20KHZ RANGE. NOTICED IN THE DAYS AFTER BUYING THE BRAND NEW CAR. TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, HONDA FLOWN OUT ENGINEERS TO INSPECT THE VE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 2ND OCCURENCE-WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE WARNINGS FOR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ACC, LANE DEPARTURE MITIGATIONAND COLLISION DETECTION CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR HAD BEEN DISLODGED. THIS TIME THEY ARE SAYING THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE TAIL LI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)