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2019 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 115 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Honda Accord, 17% of its 689 total complaints for the year. Owners reported sudden power loss, warning-light cascades, and unexpected activation of driver-assist systems, with a median failure mileage of 11,000. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints
115
17% of 689
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
11,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of engine power or a momentary shutdown while driving at highway speed, with RPM dropping before the engine restarts on its own.
  • Multiple warning lights illuminating together, including traction control, tire pressure, brake system, and electric power steering, sometimes with the power steering stiffening up.
  • Automatic emergency braking or lane departure systems activating on their own with no vehicle nearby, in one case triggering a sudden stop at 35 mph.
  • Difficulty starting paired with a false low-battery indication, along with an unrelated oil light staying on despite fresh oil.
  • Vehicle dropping into limp mode with a cylinder misfire code and dashboard lights coming on together.

When 2019 Honda Accord electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2019 Honda Accord electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter132019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
115 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (13).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Accord model year

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Honda Accord?
NHTSA lists 115 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Accord, which is 17% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Honda Accord's electrical system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Accord.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2019 Accord?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 11,000 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2019 Accord includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.
How does the 2019 Accord compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2019 Accord's electrical share is 17%, lower than years like 2016 (51%) and 2022 (40%), based on NHTSA complaint data by model year.

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.