2007 Honda Accord

● Typical for this model
2007 Honda Accord
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Accord Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 54 complaints 1986 1987: 111 complaints 1988: 88 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 192 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 206 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 369 complaints 1995: 543 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1200 complaints 1998 1999: 1135 complaints 2000: 1183 complaints 2001: 920 complaints 2002: 1050 complaints 2003: 1987 complaints 2004: 1016 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2007 2008: 1520 complaints 2009: 720 complaints 2010: 579 complaints 2010 2011: 295 complaints 2012: 371 complaints 2013: 1417 complaints 2014: 969 complaints 2015: 593 complaints 2016: 588 complaints 2016 2017: 525 complaints 2018: 1791 complaints 2019: 644 complaints 2020: 334 complaints 2021: 210 complaints 2022: 213 complaints 2022 2023: 79 complaints 2024: 130 complaints 2025: 71 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2007: 524 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19817
198210
19837
198422
198513
198654
1987111
198888
198986
1990192
1991212
1992206
1993186
1994369
1995543
1996472
1997460
19981200
19991135
20001183
2001920
20021050
20031987
20041016
2005656
2006430
2007524
20081520
2009720
2010579
2011295
2012371
20131417
2014969
2015593
2016588
2017525
20181791
2019644
2020334
2021210
2022213
202379
2024130
202571
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 152 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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After calling my local Honda dealership I was denied services. Due to my vehicles airbag already being deployed in an accident. Honda manger stated no work will be done since my vehicles already has deployed airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240403

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON DECEMBER 4, 2017 I WAS TRAVELING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON INTERSTATE 195 MARYLAND WHEN MY TIRE BROKE AWAY FROM THE AXLE. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND SKID ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND SLAMMBED INTO A GUARD RAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171220

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ON EXITING FROM A BELTWAY ON TO A RAMP AND APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE CAR, IT ACCELERATED THE CAR AND AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, IT SPED UP FURTHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120507

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20101118 — DP (closed 20111214)

Braking Performance

R 20110827 — power train

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY

Remedy: 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 CU

Campaign 11V395000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120615 — steering

Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free r

Campaign 12V222000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150701 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 15V320000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150701 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 15V370000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160502 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.

Campaign 16V178000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180622 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V268000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190410 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V182000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190812 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver 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 Q5A and Y58.

Campaign 19V499000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190812 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 19V501000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191209 — vehicle speed control

Dorman Products, Inc.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5.

Campaign 19E068000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (152 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V395000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V222000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V320000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V370000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V178000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V268000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V182000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V499000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V501000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19E068000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Honda Accord reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Honda Accord is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Accord?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Accord have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.