2010 Honda Accord Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Honda Accord has a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst among 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 580 complaints, 12 recalls, and its top problem area is the Engine at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Accord years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 580
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 37
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 45
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 45 / 2
Top 2010 Honda Accord problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine145 (25%)
- Airbags134 (23%)
- Brakes134 (23%)
- Structure & Body67 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain45 (8%)
- Electrical System38 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (6%)
- Other36 (6%)
- Steering18 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers16 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed collisions, sometimes with injuries reported.
- Some drivers report sudden acceleration or a strong vibration through the gas pedal when slowing to a stop or leaving a parking lot at low speed.
- Multiple reports describe brakes not responding when applied, leading to low-speed collisions.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling on its own after the parking brake was engaged, causing a crash.
- An owner reported the check engine and VSA lights illuminating followed by the engine stalling at low speed.
2010 Honda Accord recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- NHTSA 19V378000May 16, 2019Airbags19,138 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- NHTSA 18V661000Sep 27, 2018Airbags1,355,406 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
2010 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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.
2010 compared with other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Honda Accord reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 Accord has a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst out of 21 model years for this model, with a Caution verdict. Engine, airbags, and brakes account for most reported problems.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2010 Honda Accord?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues lead at 25% of complaints, followed by Airbags at 23% and Brakes at 23%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 72,500.
- Does the 2010 Honda Accord have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists multiple airbag-related recall campaigns covering the 2010 Accord, mostly tied to Takata frontal airbag inflators, part of 12 total recall campaigns for this year.
- How does the 2010 Accord compare to other years?
- The 2010 model's complaint index of 70 is worse than the 2011 Accord's index of 5 but better than the 2008 (95) and 2013 (90) model years, which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Honda Accord?
- EPA rates the 2010 Accord at 25 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.