Honda Accord Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 956 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Honda Accord across 17 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (339). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (13% of reports).
- 956forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 40mention a crash
- 36mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%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.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 120 of 956 complaints (13%)
- Collision mitigation: mentioned in 111 of 956 complaints (12%)
- Emergency braking: mentioned in 74 of 956 complaints (8%)
- Nothing front: mentioned in 55 of 956 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical forward collision avoidance repair on the Honda Accord at $2,400, and half of them between $1,950 and $2,700.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), 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 forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 123 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 956 complaints, 40 mention a crash, 36 an injury.
Honda Accord forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Accord | 13 | 15% | 2,111 |
| 2024 Accord | 25 | 17% | 13,000 |
| 2023 Accord | 22 | 26% | 37,200 |
| 2022 Accord | 61 | 24% | 35,000 |
| 2021 Accord | 62 | 26% | 39,500 |
| 2020 Accord | 103 | 28% | 35,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 154 | 22% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Accord | 339 | 18% | 37,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 34 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 14 | 2% | 39,950 |
| 2015 Accord | 22 | 4% | 81,000 |
| 2014 Accord | 55 | 6% | 82,000 |
| 2013 Accord | 46 | 3% | 118,000 |
| 2012 Accord | 3 | 1% | 70 |
| 2007 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2006 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the 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.
ABS module failed due to solder point failing. The brakes stoped working as well as all safety features such as FCS and LDW
Was at a stoplight, came to a complete stop once at a complete stop car completely shut all the way off, losing all electricity no hazard lights. You cannot press down on the brakes to restart the car. You could not do anything. Car lost 100% of power 5 to 10 minutes later, Vehicle shut back on…
Oct.6 2026 Driving down Burbank Bl the car braked on its own with a huge jolt. I felt my neck whip. There was no danger of hitting a car in front and the weather was clear. The car behind me almost hit me. Oct.7, 2026 Driving up Magnolia bl with a passenger the car again braked unexpectedly jolting…
I own a 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T with approximately 75,500 miles. I brought the vehicle to Ryan Honda in Monroe, Louisiana, for Honda Campaign 26-091, which involved a software update to the ACC/CMBS Honda Sensing system. Before this campaign was performed, the vehicle had no ABS, VSA…
Reporting fraudulent safety recall compliance & hazardous repair by Honda of Manhasset (Invoice #317524). 1. Recall 23V-858 (Fuel Pump): Dealership registered recall as completed & Service Manager verbally insisted it was done. However, my vehicle's continuous dashcam footage proves fuel pump…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 956 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance 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 forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix forward collision avoidance problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,400 (half paid between $1,950 and $2,700), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 120 of 956 complaints, followed by “collision mitigation” (111).
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