2023 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2023 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 283 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: i was driving the car on i four east toward orlando going towards disney world. just bought the car two days ago and had 10 miles on it. it’s a honda accord hybrid sport, the engine start shaking smoking while i’m in the middle lane going 70 miles an hour the whole car shuts off and it has every sin.

8 crash reports 6 injuries

283

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

3.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

49 complaints

17%

• I was driving the car on I four east toward Orlando going towards Disney World. Just bought the car two days ago and had 10 miles on it. It’s a Honda accord hybrid sport, the engine start shaking smoking while I’m in the middle lane going 70 miles an hour the whole car shuts off and it has every sin
• Well, I don't really know what to do.. Last night the car was sitting in the garage on. And playing a seminar I was watching.on my phone. The keys were nowhere around the car, and the door was unlocked and the car was just sitting there on in the garage. We've only had the car five days, but this wo
• 25AUG2023 At 75 mph multiple vehicle systems failed simultaneously and car lost power. Numerous codes were displayed on the dash in succession. Vehicle's loss of power slowed it rather quickly. Messages that I recall being displayed as the car lost power: TPMS; Brake System, Power Steering, Air

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

“I was driving the car on I four east toward Orlando going towards Disney World. Just bought the car two days ago and had 10 miles on it. It’s a Honda accord hybrid sport, the engine start shaking smoking while I’m in the middle lane going 70 miles an hour the whole car shuts off and it has every sin”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

45 complaints

16%

• While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce
• I was driving the car on I four east toward Orlando going towards Disney World. Just bought the car two days ago and had 10 miles on it. It’s a Honda accord hybrid sport, the engine start shaking smoking while I’m in the middle lane going 70 miles an hour the whole car shuts off and it has every sin
• Regenerative braking system remains applied/engaged/enabled when accelerating.

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

“While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

32 complaints

11%

• While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce
• 车辆系统行驶中死机故障。黑屏。重启消除，又发生。经销商无法解决。
• 车辆系统行驶中死机故障。黑屏。重启消除，又发生。经销商无法解决。

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

30 complaints

11%

• While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce
• I was driving the car on I four east toward Orlando going towards Disney World. Just bought the car two days ago and had 10 miles on it. It’s a Honda accord hybrid sport, the engine start shaking smoking while I’m in the middle lane going 70 miles an hour the whole car shuts off and it has every sin
• Well, I don't really know what to do.. Last night the car was sitting in the garage on. And playing a seminar I was watching.on my phone. The keys were nowhere around the car, and the door was unlocked and the car was just sitting there on in the garage. We've only had the car five days, but this wo

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

28 complaints

10%

• Regenerative braking system remains applied/engaged/enabled when accelerating.
• When driving the car at 45 mph, warning lights came on for: (1)Vehicle Stability system problem. Reduced traction and handling. See your dealer. (2)Electric power steering system problem. Steering assist reduced. See your dealer. (3)Hill start assist problem. Vehicle my role upon brake release.
• My wife was driving 55 mph taking our kids to school when the check engine light on the car came on and a message appeared on the dash saying that there was a power emission problem and to see dealer and that power may be reduced. The vehicle had very poor acceleration and she was only able to driv

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

“Regenerative braking system remains applied/engaged/enabled when accelerating.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~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 283 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: I was driving the car on I four east toward Orlando going towards Disney World. Just bought the car two days ago and had 10 miles on it. It’s a Honda accord hybrid sport, the engine start shaking smoking while I’m in the middle lane going 70 miles an hour the whole car shuts off and it has every sin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: While driving in NC tonite, I was coming to a stop light near road construction. Suddenly my Accord hybrid jerked and stuttered and then stalled out. When I restarted my Accord hybrid the instrument cluster had a large amber warning that my braking system has a problem and that braking may be reduce
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)