Honda Accord Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 815 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Accord across 31 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (308). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (28% of reports).
- 815fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 37mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 227 of 815 complaints (28%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 88 of 815 complaints (11%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 54 of 815 complaints (7%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 43 of 815 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Honda Accord at $1,550, and half of them between $1,200 and $2,000.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 211 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 815 complaints, 37 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 11 an injury.
Honda Accord fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Accord | 9 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Accord | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 17 | 7% | 67,952 |
| 2021 Accord | 13 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Accord | 51 | 14% | 17,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 114 | 16% | 18,423 |
| 2018 Accord | 308 | 16% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 55 | 10% | 33,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 39 | 6% | 44,250 |
| 2015 Accord | 35 | 6% | 55,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 24 | 2% | 31,100 |
| 2013 Accord | 35 | 2% | 30,970 |
| 2012 Accord | 12 | 3% | 19,250 |
| 2011 Accord | 4 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2010 Accord | 11 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 8 | 1% | 41,160 |
| 2008 Accord | 6 | 0% | 50,775 |
| 2007 Accord | 9 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2005 Accord | 11 | 2% | 142,500 |
| 2004 Accord | 9 | 1% | 122,578 |
| 2003 Accord | 6 | 0% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 6 | 1% | 179,000 |
| 2001 Accord | 2 | 0% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Accord | 6 | 1% | 126,850 |
| 1999 Accord | 6 | 1% | 100,030 |
| 1998 Accord | 7 | 1% | 149,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 2 | 0% | 192,000 |
| 1996 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1995 Accord | 1 | 0% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
I am reporting repeated, unpredictable loss of engine power and propulsion in my 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T (approximately 146,000 miles). The exact cause remains UNKNOWN. On XXX, while driving on [XXX] near [XXX], my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration at highway speeds and eventually stalled…
When I go to start the vehicle, it takes multiple seconds to actually start. It continues to turn over and over before finally starting up. This happens 3-4 times a day depending on how often I drive. This also creates a bad gas fume, fuel smell. This doesn't seem like something that a 2024 Honda…
I contacted Community Honda in Lafayette, La regarding this recall and repair over 2 years ago and it has not been repaired. I was told the part was on back order and have received no communication since
The car hesitates upon acceleration and when it âmissesâ enough it will flash the engine on the dashboard, and not allow any further acceleration, going into âlimp modeâ. All the safety controls error on the message center and dashboard warnings all come on, even though itâs only the…
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 fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 815 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,200 and $2,000), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 227 of 815 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (88).
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.