2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accord Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. That ranks 10th out of 16 Accord Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 57%), typically at around 105,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 57% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 13% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 10% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 10% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 75,622 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact…
Hybrid light came on...wanted to know if their is a recall to fix it
I started to notice this issue months after purchasing it used from a private party. During the winter time when it was particularly cold outside, i noticed that my power brakes would start working when i first start up the car. Eventually, i would discover that the brake booster check valve was…
While slowing down on interstate highway, vehicle rammed into vehicle in front of it. All the damage was to the front of the vehicle and the vehicle was drivable after the collision. During the collision the passenger air bag deployed while the driver's air bag failed to deploy. There was no…
Takata recall. My daughter's 2005 honda hybrid's airbag inflators have never been replaced. When i type in the car's vin, no outstanding issues are listed. However, when i type in "2005 honda accord hybrid" at this site, issues with the airbags are listed. Why the discrepancy? Why are airbag issues…
Other Honda Accord Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Accord Hybrid | 24 | 3 |
| 2024 Accord Hybrid | 77 | 5 |
| 2023 Accord Hybrid | 144 | 7 |
| 2022 Accord Hybrid | 54 | 1 |
| 2021 Accord Hybrid | 48 | 3 |
| 2020 Accord Hybrid | 39 | 5 |
| 2019 Accord Hybrid | 94 | 5 |
| 2018 Accord Hybrid | 116 | 4 |
| 2017 Accord Hybrid | 45 | 2 |
| 2016 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Accord Hybrid | 39 | 1 |
| 2014 Accord Hybrid | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Accord Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord Hybrid model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.