Honda Accord Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 570 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Honda Accord across 31 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (64). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (9% of reports).
- 570suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 29mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 52 of 570 complaints (9%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 48 of 570 complaints (8%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 31 of 570 complaints (5%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 30 of 570 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Honda Accord at $1,050, and half of them between $920 and $2,250.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2021), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 355 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 570 complaints, 29 mention a crash, 11 an injury.
Honda Accord suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Accord | 8 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Accord | 3 | 4% | 47,000 |
| 2022 Accord | 8 | 3% | 500 |
| 2021 Accord | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Accord | 6 | 2% | 19,627 |
| 2019 Accord | 6 | 1% | 16,798 |
| 2018 Accord | 15 | 1% | 69,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 3 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2016 Accord | 13 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 15 | 2% | 26,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 15 | 2% | 16,000 |
| 2013 Accord | 14 | 1% | 47,852 |
| 2012 Accord | 23 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Accord | 14 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Accord | 21 | 4% | 32,500 |
| 2009 Accord | 11 | 2% | 44,500 |
| 2008 Accord | 22 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2007 Accord | 21 | 4% | 108,513 |
| 2006 Accord | 8 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 11 | 2% | 79,500 |
| 2004 Accord | 20 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2003 Accord | 31 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 32 | 3% | 132,778 |
| 2001 Accord | 33 | 4% | 124,500 |
| 2000 Accord | 64 | 5% | 130,000 |
| 1999 Accord | 38 | 3% | 140,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 62 | 5% | 154,556 |
| 1997 Accord | 28 | 6% | 107,000 |
| 1996 Accord | 11 | 2% | 119,500 |
| 1995 Accord | 8 | 1% | 146,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Suspension
Model years: 2010, 2011
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 honda accord v6 and model year 2011 honda pilot vehicles. The bolts that attach the lower left and right front damper bracket to the front suspension and the spindle nuts on the pilot may not have been properly tightened which may result in loss of steering. The spindle nuts for the axle on the accord v6 may not have been tightened properly which may result in excessive noise and/or loss of steering.
Risk: Loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealer will inspect and replace any loose front damper bracket bolts or spindle nuts on the pilot if necessary. Dealer will inspect and replace the spindle nuts on the accord v6 if necessary. The safety recall began december 23, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension lower arms and/or control arms could break due to improper welding.
Risk: Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension lower arms or control arms if necessary.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1997, 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Risk: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle repeatedly has creaking, sticky steering/issues with steering, and clunking sounds when driving. Sound is more prominent at low speeds and when cornering. The vehicle's steering rack has already been replaced twice within 3 years. The vehicle is model year 2024, and to have an…
The contact's fiancée owns a 2023 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the rear tires showed severe inner wear and damage due to a misalignment, requiring three sets of rear tires to be replaced within a year. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who notified the manufacturer of the failure…
Diagnostic trouble code 81-20 internal circuit failure. Cleared dtc. Road test vehicle, 81-20 dtc return replace vsa modulator w/brake flush, starter motor intermittently seizing up, front engine mount leaking, both front sway bar end links leaking grease, valve cover gasket leaking. High mileage…
I am writing to file a complaint regarding a serious issue with my Honda vehicle involving the turbocharger system. The turbocharger appears to be failing, causing a significant reduction in vehicle speed and performance while driving. During operation, the vehicle suddenly loses power and…
Reporting severe dealer negligence and physical structural damage during secondary repairs for Federal Safety Recall 20V-769 / Campaign W9F at Darcars Honda (Fairfax, VA). The technician severely violated Honda TSB 20-125 protocols, physically mushrooming the steel on the left lower control arm…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 570 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $920 and $2,250), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 52 of 570 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (48).
Other Honda Accord problems
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- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,430)
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