Is the 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID reliable?

The 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 41 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.6x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID?

Top problems: OTHER (8 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (7 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (5 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. Contact any Honda dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID?

The 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID gets 48 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID is approximately $1,737/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 69. The most common issue is other problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: was driving about 30 mph and lost all power. warning lights came on the dash; tpms, brake system failure, contact dealer, several others that i don't remember. pulled onto a side road so as not to get hit from behind. was able to roll to a stop and put on hazards. called roadside assistance for a t. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

3 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

8 complaints

20%

• Was driving about 30 mph and lost all power. Warning lights came on the dash; TPMS, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, CONTACT DEALER, several others that I don't remember. Pulled onto a side road so as not to get hit from behind. Was able to roll to a stop and put on hazards. Called roadside assistance for a t
• Friday May 30th, I was driving to work on the interstate. No cars/rocks or anything was in my path and all of a sudden the sunroof glass shattered causing glass to go everywhere. It alerted me so badly luckily I didn’t react in a way that could’ve been deadly. I had my shade cover back exposing the
• My sunroof exploded. I was driving north on I-35 in the Kansas City metro. I heard an actual explosion, then the sound of shrapnel washing over my vehicle. I wasn't sure it was me at first. Nothing hit the car. I noticed a new noise like passing (raggedy) wind and started to slide the sunroof "cover

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

“Was driving about 30 mph and lost all power. Warning lights came on the dash; TPMS, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, CONTACT DEALER, several others that I don't remember. Pulled onto a side road so as not to get hit from behind. Was able to roll to a stop and put on hazards. Called roadside assistance for a t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (2)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE13/11/2025

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 18, 2025.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,000

Per month

$83

Per mile

8.3¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$941/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,091/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,737

Full coverage / month

$145

Liability only / year

$574

vs US avg

+4%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.15x

= Full coverage estimate$1737

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda ACCORD HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

60K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 41 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: Was driving about 30 mph and lost all power. Warning lights came on the dash; TPMS, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, CONTACT DEALER, several others that I don't remember. Pulled onto a side road so as not to get hit from behind. Was able to roll to a stop and put on hazards. Called roadside assistance for a t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: While driving approximately 30mph the car lost all accelleration/power and slowed to a stop while still in Drive. First, this put me in an extremely DANGEROUS position in the middle of an extremely busy highway with cars almost hitting me several times. Dashboard displayed numerous flashing error
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: While driving approximately 30mph the car lost all accelleration/power and slowed to a stop while still in Drive. First, this put me in an extremely DANGEROUS position in the middle of an extremely busy highway with cars almost hitting me several times. Dashboard displayed numerous flashing error
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: When car has been stopped, in traffic or parking lot, the parking/emergency brake has engaged automatically (NOT engaged manually or intentionally by driver) and will not disengage automatically when accelerator is pressed to go forward. It is difficult to disengage the brake when this occurs. This
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)