Honda ACCORD — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2018 Honda ACCORD
2786 complaints (3483% of segment average)
Main issue: THE CAR STUTTERS OR STAMMERS WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR/GAS PEDAL AT TIMES, IT DOES NOT DO IT AT ALL TIMES. IT IS DANGEROUS. IT WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT, OR PULLLING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION.
2013 Honda ACCORD
1882 complaints (2353% of segment average)
Main issue: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND A CAR WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE. AS I WENT TO THE LEFT MY STEERING WHEEL JUST KEPT SPINNING AND THE TIRES WERE GOING ALL OVER THE PLACE. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE CAR BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT CORRESPONDING WITH THE TIRES. WE JERKED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY FROM LAN
2014 Honda ACCORD
1426 complaints (1783% of segment average)
Main issue: ACCORD PLUG-IN. TWICE THE GAS ENGINE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PREVAILING SPEED. TURNING OFF & ON RESTORED POWER. DEALER REPORTS CODE P2602, ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP FAULT. *TR
2019 Honda ACCORD
1013 complaints (1266% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT EMAILED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001) BECAUSE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AUTO BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY ENGAGED AND S
2015 Honda ACCORD
814 complaints (1018% of segment average)
Main issue: CAR WOULD NOT START. LIGHTS, RADIO, AIR CONDITION & LIGHT INDICATORS ALL WERE FUNCTIONAL. BATTERY TESTED AND WAS INFORMED WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CAR WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST HONDA DEALER. *TR
2016 Honda ACCORD
810 complaints (1013% of segment average)
Main issue: PURCHASED MY COUPE IN NOVEMBER 2016 BRAND NEW. I HAVE LESS THAN 8600 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER NIGHT MY CAR WENT INTO COMPLETE SHUTDOWN, COMPLETELY DEAD. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE THE MAIN FUSE. WHY WOULD THE MAIN FUSE BLOW ON BRAND NEW CAR? THAT VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO M
2017 Honda ACCORD
754 complaints (943% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS IN THE CONTACT'S POCKET, ALL THE WINDOWS AND SUN ROOF OPENED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ISSUE WHEN SHE WALKED OUTSIDE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MENTION OF THE AUTOMATIC
2010 Honda ACCORD
703 complaints (879% of segment average)
Main issue: 2010 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN AUTO EX-L, PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR COMES ON WHEN NOTHING IS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS SITTING ON. *TR
2020 Honda ACCORD
528 complaints (660% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE LANE DEPARTURE FEATURE ACTIVATED, FORCING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CENTER IN BETWEEN THE LANES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER AN OBJECT OR ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS NE
2012 Honda ACCORD
506 complaints (633% of segment average)
Main issue: THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE THAT I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. DRIVER FATIGUE AND DISTRACTION. THE SEATING MATERIAL IS TOO HARD, THE LUMBAR IS TOO PROMINENT AND MISPLACED (TOO HIGH) BECAUSE THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION IS TOO LOW IN THE BACK, AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED UPWARD. THE HEAD REST IS S
2011 Honda ACCORD
357 complaints (446% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE WAS INVOLVED IN A FOUR VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND HE SUFFERED INJURIES, BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR
2022 Honda ACCORD
329 complaints (411% of segment average)
Main issue: I have a 2022 Honda Accord Sport. The automatic braking system activates at random times, even when nothing is around the car. I have almost been rear ended several times because of this issue.
2021 Honda ACCORD
311 complaints (389% of segment average)
Main issue: The contact owns a 2021 Honda Acord. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes engaged inadvertently without warning. Additionally, the vehicle slowed down while approaching the pedestrian crossing. The local dealer was called, and an appointment was scheduled however, the vehicle was not di
2024 Honda ACCORD
199 complaints (249% of segment average)
Main issue: On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at approx 7:45 am, I started this car with approx 3,900 miles and every available warning light in the dash cluster illuminated (see photos I’ve attached). I immediately shut off the vehicle and waiting several moments, then restarted. It appeared even more lights illumina
2023 Honda ACCORD
134 complaints (168% of segment average)
Main issue: The car has been showing a system update error and a message to please see the dealer when started from about 1000miles after I purchased it. I contacted Honda Service Center in Irving over a month ago and they mentioned that Honda is aware of this problem and is working on a solution soon. I have s
2025 Honda ACCORD
104 complaints (130% of segment average)
Main issue: This problem is more noticeable when you are in a highway, going at highway speeds. The vehicle pulls to the sides on the lane, like it is trying to correct you as if you were moving out of the lane. Sometimes when it moves to the right, and you correct it, then it moves to the left. We purchased