2024 Honda Accord Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2024 Honda Accord has a complaint index of 10, ranking 19th of 21 model years, with a Best verdict. It has 141 complaints, 3 recalls, and its top problem area is Steering at 33% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Accord years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 141
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 29 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2024 Honda Accord problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering47 (33%)
- Other29 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras25 (18%)
- Electrical System23 (16%)
- Fuel System21 (15%)
- Engine15 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (9%)
- Brakes11 (8%)
- Lane Departure11 (8%)
- Structure & Body6 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can engage suddenly and unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes causing the vehicle to strike a curb.
- The high-pressure fuel pump involved in a recall has been linked to a fire starting shortly after the vehicle was parked.
- Some owners describe the car swerving unexpectedly to one side, with repeated smaller swerves preceding a more severe loss of control.
- Electrical faults have caused sudden loss of power, dashboard warning messages, and in one case smoke and fire under the hood.
- Collision avoidance and camera systems have triggered unusual vehicle behavior while driving at highway speed.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in at least one frontal collision despite significant front-end damage.
2024 Honda Accord recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Structure & Body121 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- NHTSA 24V763000Oct 14, 2024Fuel System720,810 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
- NHTSA 23V782000Nov 21, 2023Seat Belts303,770 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
2024 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,050
- 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.
2024 compared with other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Accord has a complaint index of 10, the second-lowest among 21 model years, and carries a Best verdict.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Honda Accord?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 47 complaints, or 33% of all complaints filed for this year.
- Does the 2024 Honda Accord have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Accord, covering the driver's seat cushion frame, the high-pressure fuel pump, and front seat belt pretensioners.
- How does the 2024 Accord compare to other Accord model years?
- The 2024 Accord ranks 19th worst out of 21 model years tracked, meaning only a couple of years have fewer reported problems relative to complaints.
- Is the fuel system recall on the 2024 Accord serious?
- NHTSA complaints include a report of the high-pressure fuel pump causing a fire even after the recall repair was reportedly performed.