Honda Accord Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Honda Accord across 28 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (50). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (13% of reports).
- 284equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 37 of 284 complaints (13%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical equipment repair on the Honda Accord at $1,100, and half of them between $910 and $1,450.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2013), 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 equipment problems happen?
Based on 142 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 284 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 12 an injury.
Honda Accord equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Accord | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 3 | 1% | 96,464 |
| 2021 Accord | 1 | 0% | 72,693 |
| 2019 Accord | 1 | 0% | 37,000 |
| 2018 Accord | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Accord | 1 | 0% | 55,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 3 | 0% | 120,500 |
| 2015 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Accord | 3 | 0% | 300 |
| 2013 Accord | 6 | 0% | 135 |
| 2012 Accord | 1 | 0% | 10,394 |
| 2011 Accord | 2 | 1% | 33,000 |
| 2010 Accord | 3 | 1% | 13,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 10 | 1% | 12,250 |
| 2008 Accord | 37 | 2% | 5,000 |
| 2007 Accord | 7 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 12 | 3% | 27,500 |
| 2005 Accord | 16 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 11 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2003 Accord | 50 | 3% | 53,853 |
| 2002 Accord | 10 | 1% | 87,698 |
| 2001 Accord | 11 | 1% | 50,233 |
| 2000 Accord | 11 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 8 | 1% | 101,254 |
| 1998 Accord | 25 | 2% | 98,750 |
| 1997 Accord | 15 | 3% | 72,556 |
| 1996 Accord | 10 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Accord | 22 | 4% | 89,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Model years: 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the infotainment screen had a ghost touch and the screen continued to glitch. The vehicle was difficult to drive with the distraction. The local dealer was contacted, and the audio unit was replaced, and the contact was informed that an…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system independently switched to random screens and made random phone calls. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred while the GPS was activated. The dealer was…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While attempting to register the vehicle, the contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E063000(EQUIPMENT). The contact indicated that the vehicle could not be register at local DMV office due to the incomplete recall; the contact indicated that the part…
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving in a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, there was an abnormally loud static sound emerging from the speakers. Upon starting the vehicle, the static sound was heard and failed to stop. No warning lights illuminated. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 284 owner complaints about equipment 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 equipment?
Yes: 1 safety recall list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix equipment problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $910 and $1,450), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 37 of 284 complaints.
Other Honda Accord problems
- Electrical System problems (3,984)
- Air Bags problems (3,915)
- Power Train problems (3,688)
- Engine problems (2,241)
- Steering problems (1,608)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,430)
- Service Brakes problems (1,101)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,099)
See all Honda Accord problems.