Honda Accord by year

Midsize cars. Every model year EPA has rated, with what owners and NHTSA have on file.

Owner complaints ran highest for the 2018 (2,007, most about engine) and lowest for the 2026 (11), among years with at least 10. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so a lower count doesn't mean a more reliable year.

Honda Accord, each model year
YearComplaintsMost named partRecall campaignsNHTSA overallCombined mpg
202611Unknown or other25 stars31–48
2025111Steering35 stars32–48
2024228Steering65 stars32–48
2023229Electrical system95 stars32–48
2022311Electrical system45 stars26–47
2021289Electrical system45 stars26–48
2020403Forward collision avoidance65 stars26–48
2019790Engine65 stars26–48
20182,007Engine65 stars26–47
2017584Electrical system35 stars21–48
2016610Electrical system45 stars21–30
2015641Electrical system65 stars21–47
20141,011Electrical system55 stars21–47
20131,436Steering65 stars21–30
2012381Seats85 stars21–27
2011296Air bags95 stars21–26
2010580Air bags12–20–25
2009726Service brakes, hydraulic10–20–25
20081,520Service brakes, hydraulic8–20–25
2007525Air bags9–21–27
2006432Air bags12–21–26

Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales or for how long each year has been on the road: a newer year's lower count doesn't make it more reliable. NHTSA's overall rating is the lowest across the versions it tested that year. About the data