2019 Honda Accord Engine Problems
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 Honda Accord, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,281 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (44% of reports).
- 184engine complaints
- 72,281median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 56%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 81 of 184 complaints (44%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 23 of 184 complaints (13%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 20 of 184 complaints (11%)
- Fuel injectors: mentioned in 17 of 184 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2019 Honda Accord at $4,800, and half of them between $4,250 and $6,750.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 184 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Honda Accord engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 2% | 6,090 |
| 2024 Accord | 11 | 7% | 41,500 |
| 2023 Accord | 11 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 31 | 12% | 22 |
| 2021 Accord | 37 | 15% | 133,000 |
| 2020 Accord | 72 | 20% | 28,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 184 | 26% | 72,281 |
| 2018 Accord | 557 | 29% | 56,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 62 | 12% | 33,500 |
| 2016 Accord | 44 | 7% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 106 | 18% | 51,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 179 | 18% | 50,500 |
| 2013 Accord | 179 | 13% | 42,500 |
| 2012 Accord | 43 | 12% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Accord | 25 | 8% | 95,140 |
| 2010 Accord | 116 | 20% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 111 | 15% | 78,500 |
| 2008 Accord | 210 | 14% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Accord | 29 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 21 | 5% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 29 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 28 | 3% | 113,150 |
| 2003 Accord | 51 | 3% | 131,239 |
| 2002 Accord | 19 | 2% | 141,478 |
| 2001 Accord | 14 | 2% | 144,938 |
| 2000 Accord | 11 | 1% | 106,617 |
| 1999 Accord | 28 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 18 | 2% | 190,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 10 | 2% | 191,750 |
| 1996 Accord | 1 | 0% | 185,736 |
| 1995 Accord | 1 | 0% | 210,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2019 Honda Accord. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Air conditioning failure: The A/C was blowing warm air on the first day of ownership. ⢠Cooling system failure: The vehicle subsequently experienced overheating issues and left me stranded. ⢠Coolant loss and radiator leak: All Star Honda identified a leaking radiator and found the cooling…
The head gasket failure on the 2019 Honda Accord 1.5L resulted in loss of power while the vehicle was being driven, The vehicle could no longer accelerate normally or maintain power when needed. We had trouble accelerating to clear intersection making it extremely difficult to reach the shoulder…
I am not sure if this would be considered an engine or electrical issue, but my 2019 Honda Accord sport loses power at takeoff. Press the gas all the way to the floor but still lags at take-off. I have to pull over, turn off the engine, restart then go which is a huge safety issue and is very…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Honda Accords have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 184 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 Honda Accord (26% of the 696 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Accord engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,281 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2019 Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,800 (half paid between $4,250 and $6,750), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 81 of 184 complaints, followed by “spark plugs” (23).
Other 2019 Honda Accord problems
See all 2019 Honda Accord problems or engine problems across all Accord years.