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2005 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Honda Accord, 17% of all 656 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Accord model years. These complaints report 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 72,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
113
17% of 656
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
72,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Honda Accord electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2005, latest Nov 21, 2023.

2005 Honda Accord electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter52005 Q22008 Q12010 Q22012 Q22014 Q32016 Q22019 Q12023 Q1
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2023 Q4; peak 2011 Q4 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Honda Accord

  1. NHTSA 05V132000Apr 5, 2005Electrical System1,923 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers

    On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

    Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Electrical System complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005113 (17%)
  2. 200653 (12%)
  3. 200767 (13%)
  4. 2008192 (13%)
  5. 200963 (9%)
  6. 201038 (7%)
  7. 201119 (6%)
  8. 201235 (9%)
  9. 2013424 (30%)
  10. 2014389 (40%)
  11. 2015242 (40%)
  12. 2016310 (51%)
  13. 2017171 (32%)
  14. 2018311 (17%)
  15. 2019115 (17%)
  16. 202053 (15%)
  17. 202162 (27%)
  18. 2022100 (40%)
  19. 202322 (26%)
  20. 202423 (16%)
  21. 202511 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Accord have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Honda Accord, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.
Which Honda Accord year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2013 Honda Accord has the most electrical complaints (424), compared with 113 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Honda Accord?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Accord concerns the electrical: 05V132000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.