Honda Accord Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
The Honda Accord model years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019, each with a Complaint Index of 80 or higher versus a scale where 2018 hits 100. The best years are 2011, 2021, 2022, and 2023, with complaint indexes as low as 0 to 20.
Avoid 2013Avoid 2014Avoid 2018Avoid 2019Best 2011Best 2021Best 2022Best 2023
- Model years
- 16
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 9,115
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Crashes reported
- 456
- Fires reported
- 65
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Accord 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 problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Caution | 73 | 580 | 37 | 6 | 12 | Engine | 25 | — |
| 2011 | Best | 13 | 296 | 33 | 3 | 9 | Airbags | 26 | 5★ |
| 2012 | Good | 40 | 373 | 46 | 4 | 8 | Structure & Body | 26 | 5★ |
| 2013 | Avoid | 93 | 1,421 | 67 | 9 | 5 | Steering | 26 | 5★ |
| 2014 | Avoid | 87 | 981 | 52 | 9 | 4 | Electrical System | 27 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Caution | 67 | 601 | 37 | 7 | 5 | Electrical System | 26 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Caution | 60 | 604 | 32 | 5 | 4 | Electrical System | 26 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Caution | 53 | 535 | 38 | 9 | 3 | Electrical System | 25.5 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Avoid | 100 | 1,881 | 35 | 4 | 6 | Engine | 28.5 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Avoid | 80 | 689 | 25 | 2 | 6 | Engine | 28.5 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Good | 33 | 362 | 14 | 2 | 5 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 28.5 | 5★ |
| 2021 | Best | 7 | 232 | 14 | 1 | 4 | Electrical System | 32 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Best | 20 | 249 | 5 | 0 | 4 | Electrical System | 32 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Best | 0 | 85 | 7 | 2 | 5 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 32 | — |
| 2024 | Good | 27 | 141 | 9 | 2 | 3 | Steering | 32 | — |
| 2025 | Good | 47 | 85 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Steering | 32 | — |
Accord years to avoid: what went wrong
2018 Honda Accord Index 100 · 1,881 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2018 Accord has the highest complaint index of all years at 100, ranking 1st worst. Engine problems lead at 35% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 35,000, including reports of engine fires and unexpected acceleration. Fuel System issues follow at 25%, median 85,477 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this year, including a seat belt buckle release button issue and the multi-model fuel pump module recall.
2018 engine problems →2018 fuel system problems →2018 collision avoidance & cameras problems →
2013 Honda Accord Index 93 · 1,421 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2013 Accord has a complaint index of 93 and ranks 2nd worst of all years covered. Steering accounts for 35% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000, and owners describe sudden loss of steering control, including electric power steering malfunctions and unexpected veering. Electrical System issues make up 30% of complaints, also at a median 50,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this year, including two covering driveshaft assemblies on 4-cylinder CVT models and a fuel pump module replacement shared across multiple Honda and Acura models.
2013 steering problems →2013 electrical system problems →2013 engine problems →
2014 Honda Accord Index 87 · 981 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2014 Accord carries a complaint index of 87, ranking 3rd worst. Electrical System problems dominate at 40% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 50,000, and owners report sudden braking and airbag non-deployment during crashes. Engine complaints follow at 22%, median 47,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recalls, including a battery sensor case that could let in water and cause electrical issues, plus the shared driveshaft and fuel pump module campaigns.
2014 electrical system problems →2014 engine problems →2014 brakes problems →
2019 Honda Accord Index 80 · 689 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2019 Accord has a complaint index of 80, ranking 4th worst. Engine complaints lead at 30% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 72,227.5, including a report of catastrophic engine block failure at highway speed. Fuel System issues make up 27%, median 67,000 miles, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints describe automatic braking engaging unexpectedly. NHTSA lists 6 recalls, including the shared seat belt buckle and fuel pump module campaigns.
2019 engine problems →2019 fuel system problems →2019 collision avoidance & cameras problems →
Most common Honda Accord problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System2,325 (26%)
- Engine2,048 (22%)
- Other1,296 (14%)
- Brakes1,146 (13%)
- Steering1,097 (12%)
- Fuel System1,052 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,010 (11%)
- Airbags601 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain599 (7%)
- Structure & Body564 (6%)
Frequently asked questions
- What Honda Accord years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019 Accord years are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 93, 87, 100, and 80 respectively, the highest of the 16 model years covered.
- Which Honda Accord model years are best?
- The 2011, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Accord years are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 13, 7, 20, and 0, the lowest among all years covered.
- Why is the 2018 Honda Accord rated worst?
- The 2018 Accord has the highest complaint index of any year at 100 and ranks 1st worst overall, with Engine problems making up 35% of its complaints at a median failure mileage of 35,000.
- Does the Honda Accord have recalls related to the avoid years?
- Yes. The 2013 and 2014 Accords share a driveshaft recall for 4-cylinder CVT models, and the 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019 years are all included in a fuel pump module recall covering multiple Honda and Acura models.
- How many total complaints and recalls does the Honda Accord have across all years?
- NHTSA lists 9,115 total complaints and 33 recall campaigns across the 16 Accord model years from 2010 to 2025 covered in this data.