Honda Accord Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 944 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Honda Accord across 27 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (144).
- 944engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Honda Accord at $1,400, and half of them between $990 and $1,950.
Based on 58 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2015), 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 and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 505 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 944 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 14 an injury.
Honda Accord engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Accord | 3 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2020 Accord | 2 | 1% | 164,462 |
| 2019 Accord | 10 | 1% | 112,000 |
| 2018 Accord | 28 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 2 | 0% | 65,250 |
| 2015 Accord | 4 | 1% | 97,233 |
| 2014 Accord | 5 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2013 Accord | 7 | 0% | 6,121 |
| 2012 Accord | 9 | 2% | 5,547 |
| 2011 Accord | 4 | 1% | 7,934 |
| 2010 Accord | 12 | 2% | 10,350 |
| 2009 Accord | 29 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2008 Accord | 41 | 3% | 28,950 |
| 2007 Accord | 26 | 5% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 19 | 4% | 23,500 |
| 2005 Accord | 27 | 4% | 39,042 |
| 2004 Accord | 28 | 3% | 51,000 |
| 2003 Accord | 95 | 5% | 66,575 |
| 2002 Accord | 33 | 3% | 84,000 |
| 2001 Accord | 29 | 3% | 64,810 |
| 2000 Accord | 65 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 144 | 13% | 85,690 |
| 1998 Accord | 134 | 11% | 94,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 48 | 10% | 118,000 |
| 1996 Accord | 96 | 20% | 113,000 |
| 1995 Accord | 43 | 8% | 89,903 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2014, 2015
Problem: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Risk: Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2002
Problem: On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. Eventually the belt could be damaged and fail.
Risk: If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle lost automotive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her son was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off with several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's son pulled off to the shoulder of the highway and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. While at the…
The contact's sister-in-law owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the vehicle stalled with several warning lights illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart immediately. The vehicle was restarted after a…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the check engine warning light was flickering. The vehicle stalled right afterwards and was towed to the dealer. The failure was a recurring failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 944 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Honda Accord. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Accord engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $990 and $1,950), from 58 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
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