MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Honda Accord Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 6,018 total NHTSA owner complaints and 49 federal recall campaigns for the Honda Accord.
Best Accord Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Accord Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Accord | 8 / 10 | 00 | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Accord | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 5 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Accord | 5.8 / 10 | 231(12.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Accord | 5.7 / 10 | 221(11.6/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Accord | 5.5 / 10 | 349(18.4/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Accord | 4.3 / 10 | 667(35.1/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Accord | 4 / 10 | 1,846(97.2/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Accord | 4.5 / 10 | 532(28/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Accord | 3.9 / 10 | 596(31.4/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Accord | 3.9 / 10 | 599(31.5/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Accord | 3.2 / 10 | 977(51.4/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |