"How reliable is the 2009 Honda Accord?"

"Based on 855 NHTSA complaints, the 2009 Honda Accord has a median complaint mileage of 36000 miles. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic."

"What are common problems with the 2009 Honda Accord?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Honda Accord is Service Brakes, Hydraulic, accounting for a significant portion of the 855 total complaints filed."

2009 Honda Accord: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 855 complaints

855

Total Complaints

36,000mi

Median Mileage

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

16,000 25th Percentile

36,000 Median Mileage

80,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

156

Air Bags

140

Engine

110

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Steering

Seats

Service Brakes, Electric

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 (NA) HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS MOVE UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. THE LIGHTS ALSO DIM AND FLICKER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT ALL THE 2009 ACCORDS PERFORMED IN THAT MANNER. THE..."

"HEADLIGHTS ON BRAND NEW 2009 LX-P 4 CYLINDER HONDA ACCORD FLICKER MOMENTARILY ABOUT EVERY 15 SECONDS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER AND ALSO BECAUSE IT COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AGGRESSIVE DRIVING BY OTHER DRIVERS. HONDA IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE ..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156 complaints

25th: 10,475 mi Median: 18,200 mi 75th: 24,000 mi

Air Bags 140 complaints

25th: 61,250 mi Median: 90,000 mi 75th: 109,584 mi

Engine 110 complaints

25th: 57,390 mi Median: 78,500 mi 75th: 112,712 mi

Service Brakes 51 complaints

25th: 27,031 mi Median: 39,855 mi 75th: 63,500 mi

Electrical System 37 complaints

25th: 15,913 mi Median: 55,500 mi 75th: 85,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 130 FL: 68 NY: 60 TX: 60 IL: 43 PA: 37 GA: 36 NC: 32 NJ: 32 MA: 30

Who Files Complaints?

1.3%

Original Owners

98.7%

Second+ Owners

Honda Accord — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	229	170,011	Door	12
1991	242	159,000	Seat Belts	20
1992	249	120,000	Frontal	47
1993	222	156,000	Frontal	47
1994	476	122,000	Engine	105
1995	673	106,000	Frontal	94
1996	579	110,000	Air Bags	69
1997	546	108,656	Air Bags	51
1998	1428	100,500	Automatic Transmission	133
1999	1345	110,000	Automatic Transmission	92
2000	1505	95,000	Air Bags	138
2001	1157	85,000	Air Bags	199
2002	1267	90,000	Automatic Transmission	165
2003	2378	87,975	Automatic Transmission	187
2004	1303	89,250	Air Bags	127
2005	880	75,000	Air Bags	141
2006	541	77,150	Air Bags	72
2007	700	67,500	Air Bags	128
2008	1850	28,000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	85
2010	700	43,100	Air Bags	47
2011	357	44,500	Air Bags	45
2012	504	25,284	Seats	77
2013	1868	42,000	Steering	110
2014	1415	45,683	Electrical System	75
2015	805	41,999	Electrical System	51
2016	783	35,200	Electrical System	50
2017	734	23,000	Electrical System	59
2018	2638	22,000	Engine	66
2019	936	17,000	Engine	48
2020	500	11,000	Automatic Emergency Braking	25
2021	274	38,000	Automatic Emergency Braking	25
2022	248	5,000	Electrical System	4
2023	117	-	Electrical System	11
2024	155	11,000	Steering	7
2025	79	6,090	Steering	9

Active Recalls (11)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Inflator Module

Campaign 19V182000 | 06/03/2019

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer serv

Inflator Module

Campaign 18V268000 | 26/04/2018

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Inflator Module

Campaign 19V502000 | 27/06/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

Inflator Module

Campaign 19V378000 | 16/05/2019

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.

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 M4

Inflator Module

Campaign 17V545000 | 31/08/2017

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Inflator Module

Campaign 18V042000 | 09/01/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.

Inflator Module

Campaign 17V030000 | 10/01/2017

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's num

Inflator Module

Campaign 16V346000 | 24/05/2016

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

Air Bags

Campaign 16V056000 | 02/02/2016

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contac

Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Campaign 11V395000 | 04/08/2011

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE

HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Equipment

Campaign 09E063000 | 18/11/2009

THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Extend Your Brake Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Replace brake pads before they wear to the metal — rotors cost 3x more
Flush brake fluid every 2-3 years regardless of mileage
Don't ride the brakes downhill — use engine braking
Address any grinding, pulsing, or pulling immediately
Have brakes inspected during every tire rotation

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28