Honda Accord Hybrid Problems by Year
Honda Accord Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Accord Hybrid year: 2018, 2019, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 Accord Hybrid: 144 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2018 Accord Hybrid: 116 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 Accord Hybrid: 94 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 Accord Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 Accord Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2014 Accord Hybrid: 24 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Accord Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 166 | 13 | 4 |
| Engine problems | 144 | 12 | 2 |
| Service Brakes problems | 141 | 12 | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 104 | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 72 | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 67 | 11 | 1 |
| Power Train | 54 | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 12 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 29 | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 23 | 10 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Wheels | 17 | 8 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Accord Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord Hybrid | 0 | 2 | 5★ | — | |
| 2025 Accord Hybrid | 24 | 3 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Accord Hybrid | 77 | 5 | 5★ | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2023 Accord Hybrid | 144 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Accord Hybrid | 54 | 1 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | More complaints than other years |
| 2021 Accord Hybrid | 48 | 3 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 Accord Hybrid | 39 | 5 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Accord Hybrid | 94 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Accord Hybrid | 116 | 4 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2017 Accord Hybrid | 45 | 2 | 5★ | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Accord Hybrid | 39 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Accord Hybrid | 24 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Accord Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2005 Accord Hybrid | 30 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Accord Hybrid years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (116), 2019 (94), 2023 (144) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Accord Hybrid year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Accord Hybrid?
Electrical System, with 166 complaints across 13 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Accord Hybrid have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.