2005 Honda Accord Hybrid
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
57% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
57% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While slowing down on interstate highway, vehicle rammed into vehicle in front of it. All the damage was to the front of the vehicle and the vehicle was drivable after the collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-28
Verified with Honda that airbags were not included in the recall. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at a high speed (Over 50 MPH) on the highway (After the car in front stopped suddenly) and airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-25
Driver of 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid was traveling down a two lane road and crossed over the center line. The driver over corrected and went into a spin. The vehicle slid down an embankment and hit broadside into a group of trees.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-06
Service brakes
13% · 4 reportsEngine
13% · 4 reportsSeat belts
10% · 3 reportsElectrical system
10% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.