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2019 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Honda Accord, 6% of its 689 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 32,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
43
6% of 689
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
32,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the drivetrain seeming to disengage.
  • Some describe the vehicle failing to accelerate along with check engine, brake, and tire pressure warning lights illuminating together.
  • Several report the gear shifter moving out of drive into neutral unexpectedly during driving.
  • Owners describe the vehicle entering limp mode or losing throttle response at speeds like 40 mph and 70 mph, sometimes with steering or braking affected.
  • A TCM gauge control error has been reported alongside adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation system warnings appearing at the same time.

When 2019 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2019, latest Jul 15, 2026.

2019 Honda Accord transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2019May 2021Aug 2022Nov 2023Nov 2024May 2025Oct 2025May 2026
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2026 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Accord model year

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

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201121 (7%)
  3. 201227 (7%)
  4. 2013109 (8%)
  5. 201464 (7%)
  6. 201540 (7%)
  7. 201629 (5%)
  8. 201733 (6%)
  9. 2018137 (7%)
  10. 201943 (6%)
  11. 202016 (4%)
  12. 202113 (6%)
  13. 20228 (3%)
  14. 20233 (4%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2019 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 43 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2019 Accord, which is 6% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Honda Accord?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Accord.
At what mileage do 2019 Accord transmission problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Accord is 32,500 miles.
How does the 2019 Accord compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2019 Accord's 43 complaints and 6% share are lower than the 2018 model year's 137 complaints and 7% share, and higher than the 2020 model year's 16 complaints and 4% share.
Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Accord, with no fires reported.

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.