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According to Au7o's analysis of 24,190+ owner reports, the 1990-2025 Honda Accord has 62 documented known issues, with 35 rated critical. The most serious are Denso Fuel Pump Impeller Failure - Safety Recall NHTSA 20V-374 ($0-$0 repair), V6 Automatic Transmission Failure and Gear Slipping ($250-$4,500 repair), V6 VCM Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Vibration ($81-$3,500 repair), Takata Airbag Inflator and SRS Warning Light Problems, ZF 9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting, Shudder, and Hesitation (2.0T) ($0-$7,000 repair), 1.5L Turbo Engine Oil Dilution ($100-$8,000 repair), CVT Start Clutch Juddering ($200-$4,500 repair), Ignition Switch and Immobilizer Shut-Off / No-Start ($180-$900 repair), V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump Required Service (Interference Engine) ($1,000-$1,900 repair), Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure ($500-$2,500 repair), Starter Motor Failure - Direct Injection Carbon on Starter Ring Gear ($250-$1,600 repair), Automatic Emergency Braking False Activation (CMBS) ($0-$1,500 repair), Hybrid Inverter/Power Control Unit (PCU) Cooling System Failure ($100-$6,000 repair), Brake Hydraulic Line Failure and Soft Pedal ($250-$1,400 repair), Passenger-Side Front Subframe Rust Corrosion ($400-$2,500 repair), Hybrid Power Loss While Driving ($0-$0 repair), Engine Balance Shaft Seal / Timing Component Oil Leak Risk ($300-$1,400 repair), Ignition Interlock / Key Removal Allows Rollaway ($150-$700 repair), Ignition Switch Can Wear Out and Cause the Engine to Stall (Recall 02V120000), 1998-2000 Accord Coupe and Sedan — NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000), Driver's Seat May Be Unsecured — 2023-2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid Recall 24V859, Honda Accord front lower ball joint wear and separation — NHTSA safety recall 99V069000, 2000 Accord: Recalled NADI Inflator in Previously Replaced Driver Air Bags, IMA Hybrid Battery Deterioration and IMA Warning Light (1st-Gen Accord Hybrid) ($1,500-$2,600 repair), 1.5L Turbo Coolant Intrusion into Cylinders / Head Gasket Coolant-Slot Defect ($1,500-$3,500 repair), 2.4L K24 i-VTEC Excessive Oil Consumption - Sticking Piston Oil Control Rings ($1,200-$2,800 repair), Ignition Distributor Internal Failure (Igniter/Coil) - Stalling and No-Start ($120-$500 repair), Timing Belt Neglect on Interference Engine (Catastrophic Valve Damage) ($500-$900 repair), 12-Volt Battery Management Sensor Corrosion - Fire Risk (Recall 17V-418) ($0-$0 repair), Automatic Transmission Slipping / Failure (4-Speed, V6 Worst) ($1,800-$3,500 repair), Ignition Switch Wear & Park-Shift Interlock Defect (NHTSA Recalls) ($0-$400 repair), V6 Power Steering Pressure Hose Deterioration - Leak and Under-Hood Fire Risk (Recall 12V222000) ($10-$450 repair), P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off / Failing Lockup Clutch Solenoid ($300-$3,500 repair), High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Crack and Leak Fuel - Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000 / Honda PJW) and P0016 — Crank/Cam Correlation from Stretched Timing Chain or Worn VTC Actuator ($300-$1,800 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Denso Fuel Pump Impeller Failure - Safety Recall NHTSA 20V-374 with 4,231 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $10 to $8,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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."
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.
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."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
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According to Au7o's analysis of 24,190+ owner reports, the 1990-2025 Honda Accord has 62 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Denso Fuel Pump Impeller Failure - Safety Recall NHTSA 20V-374, V6 Automatic Transmission Failure and Gear Slipping, V6 VCM Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Vibration. Of these, 35 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1990-2025 Honda Accord has 62 known issues documented across 24,190+ owner reports. 35 issues are rated critical: Denso Fuel Pump Impeller Failure - Safety Recall NHTSA 20V-374 and V6 Automatic Transmission Failure and Gear Slipping and V6 VCM Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Vibration and Takata Airbag Inflator and SRS Warning Light Problems and ZF 9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting, Shudder, and Hesitation (2.0T) and 1.5L Turbo Engine Oil Dilution and CVT Start Clutch Juddering and Ignition Switch and Immobilizer Shut-Off / No-Start and V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump Required Service (Interference Engine) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure and Starter Motor Failure - Direct Injection Carbon on Starter Ring Gear and Automatic Emergency Braking False Activation (CMBS) and Hybrid Inverter/Power Control Unit (PCU) Cooling System Failure and Brake Hydraulic Line Failure and Soft Pedal and Passenger-Side Front Subframe Rust Corrosion and Hybrid Power Loss While Driving and Engine Balance Shaft Seal / Timing Component Oil Leak Risk and Ignition Interlock / Key Removal Allows Rollaway and Ignition Switch Can Wear Out and Cause the Engine to Stall (Recall 02V120000) and 1998-2000 Accord Coupe and Sedan — NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000) and Driver's Seat May Be Unsecured — 2023-2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid Recall 24V859 and Honda Accord front lower ball joint wear and separation — NHTSA safety recall 99V069000 and 2000 Accord: Recalled NADI Inflator in Previously Replaced Driver Air Bags and IMA Hybrid Battery Deterioration and IMA Warning Light (1st-Gen Accord Hybrid) and 1.5L Turbo Coolant Intrusion into Cylinders / Head Gasket Coolant-Slot Defect and 2.4L K24 i-VTEC Excessive Oil Consumption - Sticking Piston Oil Control Rings and Ignition Distributor Internal Failure (Igniter/Coil) - Stalling and No-Start and Timing Belt Neglect on Interference Engine (Catastrophic Valve Damage) and 12-Volt Battery Management Sensor Corrosion - Fire Risk (Recall 17V-418) and Automatic Transmission Slipping / Failure (4-Speed, V6 Worst) and Ignition Switch Wear & Park-Shift Interlock Defect (NHTSA Recalls) and V6 Power Steering Pressure Hose Deterioration - Leak and Under-Hood Fire Risk (Recall 12V222000) and P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off / Failing Lockup Clutch Solenoid and High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Crack and Leak Fuel - Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000 / Honda PJW) and P0016 — Crank/Cam Correlation from Stretched Timing Chain or Worn VTC Actuator. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Honda Accord issues range from $0 to $8,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Denso Fuel Pump Impeller Failure - Safety Recall NHTSA 20V-374, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Honda Accord. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 1990-2025 Honda Accord with 62 documented issues documented across 24,190+ owner reports.
The 10th generation Accord (2018-2021) is affected by the largest Honda fuel pump recall in history, covering over 5.7 million vehicles. Denso fuel pump impellers were manufactured with improperly molded low-density material. The impellers deform over time under fuel exposure, ex… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
A major complaint pattern on 2000-era Accord V6 models involves automatic transmission failure, harsh or erratic shifting, flashing gear indicators, slipping, and sudden loss of drive. Multiple complaints describe the car dropping into near-standstill operation while moving, repe… Repairs typically run $250-$4,500. Severity: high.
The 8th generation Accord V6 (3.5L J35Z2) with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) deactivates 3 cylinders at highway speeds, causing excessive oil consumption (1 quart per 1,000-1,500 miles), misfires, and accelerated engine vibration that damages engine mounts. When VCM deactiva… Repairs typically run $81-$3,500. Severity: high.
The complaint data shows a strong pattern of unresolved airbag concerns, including illuminated SRS lights, disabled airbags, and delayed recall completion. This overlaps with the well-documented Takata inflator recalls and earlier passenger airbag inflator defects, with owners re… Severity: high.
The 10th generation Accord 2.0T uses the ZF 9HP48 9-speed automatic transmission - the same unit that caused widespread complaints in the Honda Pilot (2016-2019) and Acura TLX/MDX. Software-controlled dog clutches are incompatible with Honda's original calibration, causing violen… Repairs typically run $0-$7,000. Severity: high.
The 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engine suffers from an oil dilution defect where unburned fuel enters the engine oil. This occurs when fuel is sprayed into the cylinder, drips down the cylinder walls past the piston rings, and accumulates in the oil pan. The problem is more… Repairs typically run $100-$8,000. Severity: high.
Early Honda Accord CVT transmissions suffer from widespread start clutch juddering caused by a manufacturing defect. The issue causes shaking or juddering during acceleration, especially from a stop. Honda acknowledged the problem and extended the warranty to 100,000 miles or 10… Repairs typically run $200-$4,500. Severity: high.
A recurring electrical issue involves faulty ignition switch operation and immobilizer-related stalling or no-start conditions. Complaints describe the green key light flashing, the engine shutting off while driving, intermittent no-starts, and dash/instrument power behaving erra… Repairs typically run $180-$900. Severity: high.
The 3.5L V6 J35 engine in the 8th generation Accord uses a rubber timing belt (not chain) on an interference engine design. Timing belt failure causes catastrophic and irreparable engine damage - valves contact pistons and the engine is destroyed. Honda recommends replacement at… Repairs typically run $1,000-$1,900. Severity: high.
The electric power steering system experiences sudden failures, causing unexpected increased effort to turn the steering wheel. The issue stems from a faulty torque sensor or a magnet that controls the torque sensor output becoming dislodged, which can cause steering assist to be… Repairs typically run $500-$2,500. Severity: high.
9th generation Accord (2013-2017) experiences premature starter motor failures, particularly on the 2.4L K24W engine. The K24W direct-injection engine accumulates carbon on the ring gear teeth that the starter engages, causing grinding during start. Additionally, the starter sole… Repairs typically run $250-$1,600. Severity: high.
The Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), part of Honda Sensing, may activate randomly without warning even when no obstacle is present. NHTSA investigated over 278 complaints with 107 specifically for Accord models. The investigation covers nearly 3 million vehicles and ha… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: high.
The 10th and 11th generation Accord Hybrid uses a dedicated liquid-cooled Power Control Unit (PCU/inverter) that manages power flow between the gas engine, electric motors, and high-voltage battery. The PCU cooling system uses a separate small coolant reservoir (distinct from eng… Repairs typically run $100-$6,000. Severity: high.
Brake complaints include burst hydraulic lines, sudden pedal drop to the floor, poor stopping response, and repeated reports of severe underbody corrosion affecting brake components. While not as numerous as transmission or airbag complaints, the pattern is safety-critical becaus… Repairs typically run $250-$1,400. Severity: high.
A very clear complaint pattern involves severe corrosion of the passenger-side front subframe/K-member area, often attributed by owners to A/C drain routing. Reports describe rust-through, holes in the subframe, steering and suspension movement, clunking, failed inspections, and… Repairs typically run $400-$2,500. Severity: high.
Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a complete loss of drive power. The supplier did not fully understand component specifications when developing fault detection software, leading to false CP… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Engine complaints include reports of the balance shaft seal popping out and timing-related component failures that can lead to oil loss, stalling, or engine damage. Owners describe this as a known defect on some V6 engines, and one complaint also references a tensioner bearing is… Repairs typically run $300-$1,400. Severity: high.
Several complaints describe the ignition key being removable without the transmission actually being in Park, or the car rolling away after the key is removed. This points to a failure in the shift interlock/ignition interlock mechanism, creating a significant rollaway hazard if… Repairs typically run $150-$700. Severity: high.
1997-1999 Honda Accords are among the vehicles named in NHTSA recall 02V120000. The problem is wear inside the ignition switch: the high electrical current that flows through the switch each time the Accord is started degrades its electrical contacts. Degraded contacts can cut po… Severity: high.
Both body styles of the 1998-2000 Honda Accord — Coupe and Sedan — are named in NHTSA recall 20V026000. These Accords use a Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflator (NADI) for the driver frontal airbag. NADI inflators contain no phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant, so thi… Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
