2019 Honda Accord: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 936 complaints
936
Total Complaints
17,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
48
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
4,472
25th Percentile
17,000
Median Mileage
54,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
124
Automatic Emergency Braking
116
Fuel/Propulsion System
92
Electrical System
81
Service Brakes
77
Unknown Or Other
70
Fuel System, Gasoline
69
Power Train
35
Adaptive Cruise Control
31
Warnings
28
Severity Assessment
48
Crashes
0
Fires
48
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"ON A NUMBER OF OCCASION, BOTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND DRIVING IN TOWN, THE ADAPTIVE COLLISION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS SIGNALED "BRAKE" WHILE ABRUPTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO OBSTRUCTION ANYWHERE NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDES OF MY VEHICLE, IN ONE CASE NEARLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO COL..."
"THE TIRES OF THE NEW 2019 HONDA ACCORD WERE FIXED BY THE DEALER SHOP: NORTHSIDE HONDA AT 9100 SAN PEDRO AVENUE SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 (210) 988-9644 BUT THE DETERIORATING CONDITION OF THE TIRES CONTINUES"
"WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN A ROAD WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 45, SOMEHOW, THE SYSTEM WAS SHOWING THE SPEED LIMIT AS 90 MPH. IT HAPPENED ONLY ONCE."
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.
Engine
124 complaints
25th: 5,625 mi
Median: 23,971 mi
75th: 92,533 mi
Automatic Emergency Braking
116 complaints
25th: 10,875 mi
Median: 19,250 mi
75th: 23,500 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
92 complaints
25th: 5,000 mi
Median: 18,422 mi
75th: 78,394 mi
Electrical System
81 complaints
25th: 4,200 mi
Median: 9,000 mi
75th: 50,000 mi
Service Brakes
77 complaints
25th: 2,446 mi
Median: 6,700 mi
75th: 21,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 137
TX: 101
FL: 74
OH: 54
NY: 42
NJ: 41
VA: 38
NC: 37
GA: 37
AL: 33
Who Files Complaints?
0.3%
Original Owners
99.7%
Second+ Owners
Honda Accord — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 229 | 12 |
| 1991 | 242 | 20 |
| 1992 | 249 | 47 |
| 1993 | 222 | 47 |
| 1994 | 476 | 105 |
| 1995 | 673 | 94 |
| 1996 | 579 | 69 |
| 1997 | 546 | 51 |
| 1998 | 1428 | 133 |
| 1999 | 1345 | 92 |
| 2000 | 1505 | 138 |
| 2001 | 1157 | 199 |
| 2002 | 1267 | 165 |
| 2003 | 2378 | 187 |
| 2004 | 1303 | 127 |
| 2005 | 880 | 141 |
| 2006 | 541 | 72 |
| 2007 | 700 | 128 |
| 2008 | 1850 | 85 |
| 2009 | 855 | 64 |
| 2010 | 700 | 47 |
| 2011 | 357 | 45 |
| 2012 | 504 | 77 |
| 2013 | 1868 | 110 |
| 2014 | 1415 | 75 |
| 2015 | 805 | 51 |
| 2016 | 783 | 50 |
| 2017 | 734 | 59 |
| 2018 | 2638 | 66 |
| 2020 | 500 | 25 |
| 2021 | 274 | 25 |
| 2022 | 248 | 4 |
| 2023 | 117 | 11 |
| 2024 | 155 | 7 |
| 2025 | 79 | 9 |
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 20V314000 | 28/05/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Software
Campaign 20V771000 | 10/12/2020
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 21V215000 | 25/03/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 23V158000 | 09/03/2023
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA,
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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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