2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid has a complaint index of 23 and ranks 11th of 14 model years, earning a Good verdict (capped due to less complete records for 2005-2009). Airbags are the top problem area, cited in 17 of 30 complaints (57%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 23/100
- #11 of 14 Accord Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags17 (57%)
- Brakes6 (20%)
- Engine5 (17%)
- Other4 (13%)
- Electrical System3 (10%)
- Seat Belts3 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Steering2 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Side and driver airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash reports, including a broadside collision into trees and a highway collision over 50 mph.
- One owner reported the driver's airbag did not deploy in a front-end collision even though the passenger airbag did deploy.
- Brakes reportedly became stiff and unresponsive in cold winter temperatures, requiring use of the emergency brake to stop.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalled at low speed and got far lower fuel economy than the owner's manual stated.
- Seat belt warning lights reportedly illuminated intermittently, linked in one case to an open circuit in a seat buckle switch.
- One owner reported the gearshift would not release from park in cold weather, requiring manual prying to shift.
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Accord Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 23 for the 2005 Accord Hybrid, ranking 11th out of 14 model years. It carries a Good verdict, though the verdict is capped because records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 17 of 30 complaints (57%), including several reports of airbags failing to deploy in crashes.
- Does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Accord Hybrid.
- How many complaints does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints for the 2005 Accord Hybrid, including 4 crashes and 5 injuries, with no reported fires or deaths.