Honda Accord Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2005–2025)
Honda Accord Hybrid years 2022 through 2025 rank worst, led by 2023 with a complaint index of 100, 140 complaints, and 6 recall campaigns. The 2015 model year is rated Best with a complaint index of 15, while 2005, 2014, 2017, and 2021 are rated Good.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 14
- 2005–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 728
- Recall campaigns
- 15
- Crashes reported
- 39
- Fires reported
- 3
- Top problem area
- Engine
Accord Hybrid Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Honda Accord Hybrid problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Good | 23 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | 28 | — |
| 2007 | No verdict | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System | 27 | — |
| 2014 | Good | 31 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Brakes | 47 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Best | 15 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 47 | 5★ |
| 2016 | No verdict | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Structure & Body | — | — |
| 2017 | Good | 38 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Brakes | 48 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Caution | 69 | 115 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Engine | 47 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 62 | 94 | 4 | 0 | 5 | Engine | 48 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Caution | 54 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 48 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Good | 46 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 45.5 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Avoid | 85 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 1 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 45 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Avoid | 100 | 140 | 5 | 0 | 6 | Electrical System | 46 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Avoid | 92 | 76 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Steering | 46 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 77 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Brakes | 46 | 5★ |
Accord Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong
2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Index 100 · 140 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2023 Accord Hybrid has the highest complaint index of any year, at 100, with 140 total complaints, the most of any year. Electrical system problems lead, followed closely by brakes and engine complaints, with a median failure mileage around 7,820 miles for electrical issues. Owners reported power steering sticking during turns, vehicles stalling with multiple warning lights on highways, and unintended acceleration while parking. NHTSA lists six recall campaigns for this year, including a software fix for the integrated control module and a tire repair kit defect.
2023 electrical system problems →2023 brakes problems →2023 engine problems →
2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Index 92 · 76 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2024 Accord Hybrid has a complaint index of 92, ranked second worst overall. Steering problems lead the complaints, with a median failure mileage of 5,600 miles, followed by brakes and electrical system issues with median failure mileages as low as 700 and 3,500 miles. Owners reported side-to-side collisions tied to reported braking failure, sudden jerking with warning lights at a stop, and vehicles failing to stop while parking. NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for this year, including the same integrated control module software issue seen in 2023.
2024 steering problems →2024 brakes problems →2024 electrical system problems →
2022 Honda Accord Hybrid Index 85 · 54 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2022 Accord Hybrid carries a complaint index of 85, ranked third worst of all years covered. Collision avoidance and camera problems make up the largest share of complaints, followed by brakes and electrical system issues. Owners reported brakes that failed to respond during driving, sudden acceleration events near parking areas, and stuttering behavior when pulling into intersections. NHTSA lists one recall campaign for this year, covering airbag seat weight sensors. Six crashes and six injuries are recorded against this model year.
2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Index 77 · 22 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2025 Accord Hybrid carries a complaint index of 77 despite only 22 total complaints recorded so far. Brakes are the top problem area, making up over a third of complaints, followed by engine and electrical system issues. Owners reported brake systems failing while parking, sudden loss of acceleration mid-drive with multiple dashboard warnings, and parking brakes engaging on their own and refusing to release. NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for this year, including the integrated control module software fix and a tire repair kit sealant issue.
Most common Honda Accord Hybrid problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Engine182 (25%)
- Electrical System168 (23%)
- Brakes146 (20%)
- Other144 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras108 (15%)
- Fuel System107 (15%)
- Steering64 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain52 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires32 (4%)
- Airbags31 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What year Honda Accord Hybrid should I avoid?
- NHTSA data points to 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 as the years to avoid, with 2023 having the highest complaint index at 100 out of the years compared and the most complaints, 140.
- What is the best year for the Honda Accord Hybrid?
- The 2015 Accord Hybrid is rated Best, with a complaint index of 15, the lowest among all years covered. Years 2005, 2014, 2017, and 2021 are rated Good.
- Does the Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?
- Across all years, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns total for the Accord Hybrid. Recent years carry more: 2023 has six recall campaigns and 2024 has four, including a software fix for the integrated control module.
- Is the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Accord Hybrid ranks worst of all years, with a complaint index of 100, 140 complaints, and six recall campaigns covering electrical, structural, and tire repair kit issues.
- What problems are most common across all Honda Accord Hybrid years?
- Across all years, engine problems make up 25% of complaints, electrical system issues 23%, and brakes 20%, based on 728 total complaints.