Honda Accord Structure Problems
Owners have filed 930 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Honda Accord across 31 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (83). The words owners use most often: “sub frame” (9% of reports).
- 930structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 109mention a crash
- 92mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Sub frame: mentioned in 82 of 930 complaints (9%)
- Clear coat: mentioned in 59 of 930 complaints (6%)
- Paint peeling: mentioned in 47 of 930 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Honda Accord at $1,800, and half of them between $1,150 and $3,300.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2026), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 611 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 930 complaints, 109 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 92 an injury.
Honda Accord structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Accord | 5 | 3% | 2,000 |
| 2023 Accord | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Accord | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Accord | 7 | 2% | 11,250 |
| 2019 Accord | 21 | 3% | 4,230 |
| 2018 Accord | 57 | 3% | 11,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 24 | 4% | 7,239 |
| 2016 Accord | 20 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 19 | 3% | 33,000 |
| 2014 Accord | 31 | 3% | 5,737 |
| 2013 Accord | 25 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2012 Accord | 22 | 6% | 31,917 |
| 2011 Accord | 19 | 6% | 64,000 |
| 2010 Accord | 24 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 26 | 4% | 77,000 |
| 2008 Accord | 31 | 2% | 29,500 |
| 2007 Accord | 30 | 6% | 63,698 |
| 2006 Accord | 19 | 4% | 74,820 |
| 2005 Accord | 39 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 36 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2003 Accord | 73 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 75 | 7% | 121,000 |
| 2001 Accord | 47 | 5% | 137,000 |
| 2000 Accord | 83 | 7% | 140,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 69 | 6% | 145,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 76 | 6% | 137,500 |
| 1997 Accord | 12 | 3% | 80,500 |
| 1996 Accord | 19 | 4% | 122,500 |
| 1995 Accord | 13 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
On August 29, 2026, I took my 2025 Honda Accord to Norris Honda for a persistent rotten-egg/sulfur-type odor. I paid $407.67 for a filter replacement and odor treatment, but the odor persisted. I returned the vehicle on September 9, 2026, at 5,640 miles. The odor was particularly noticeable while…
the visor won't close all the way and once when braking it cut my husband's forehead. if we get into an accident it could cut slice his forehead. my husband and children noticed this but I never did because I am shorter in the driver's seat. it's pretty dangerous that it won't lay flat against the…
Excessive rusting that causes structural safety issues.
Door latch mechanism failed. The door doesnt stay closed, it will fly open if youre not holding onto it. Causes the dash to light up with door ajar and the locks trigger everytime it registers its open and you're moving.
I have a 2019 Honda Accord the paint is completely chipping off and the clear coat on the roof and the hood is completely gone they had a recall on the white models doing the same thing I have the midnight pearl blue color the car is 7 years old I haven't even had it 5 years take very well care of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 930 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $1,150 and $3,300), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “sub frame”, in 82 of 930 complaints, followed by “clear coat” (59).
Other Honda Accord problems
- Electrical System problems (3,981)
- Air Bags problems (3,915)
- Power Train problems (3,688)
- Engine problems (2,241)
- Steering problems (1,606)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,430)
- Service Brakes problems (1,101)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,099)
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