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2005 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Honda Accord, 4% of all 656 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Accord model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
23
4% of 656
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 2, 2006, latest Nov 17, 2024.

2005 Honda Accord fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2006May 2007May 2010Apr 2012Jun 2016Jul 2019Mar 2020
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Nov 2024; peak May 2007 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Honda Accord

  1. NHTSA 07V097000Mar 14, 2007Fuel System166,561 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing 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, and a crash could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Fuel System complaints by Accord model year

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

  1. 200523 (4%)
  2. 20064 (1%)
  3. 200718 (3%)
  4. 200811 (1%)
  5. 200914 (2%)
  6. 201013 (2%)
  7. 20117 (2%)
  8. 201216 (4%)
  9. 201345 (3%)
  10. 201437 (4%)
  11. 201539 (6%)
  12. 201644 (7%)
  13. 201765 (12%)
  14. 2018471 (25%)
  15. 2019189 (27%)
  16. 202062 (17%)
  17. 202116 (7%)
  18. 202217 (7%)
  19. 20238 (9%)
  20. 202421 (15%)
  21. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Accord have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Honda Accord, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Honda Accord year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2018 Honda Accord has the most fuel system complaints (471), compared with 23 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Honda Accord?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Accord concerns the fuel system: 07V097000.

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.