2010 Honda Accord
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.
- Complaints
- 580
- Recalls
- 13
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 580 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 193 |
| 1991 | 212 |
| 1992 | 208 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 395 |
| 1995 | 544 |
| 1996 | 472 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 1,200 |
| 1999 | 1,135 |
| 2000 | 1,183 |
| 2001 | 922 |
| 2002 | 1,050 |
| 2003 | 1,987 |
| 2004 | 1,017 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 431 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1,520 |
| 2009 | 725 |
| 2010 | 580 |
| 2011 | 296 |
| 2012 | 373 |
| 2013 | 1,421 |
| 2014 | 981 |
| 2015 | 601 |
| 2016 | 608 |
| 2017 | 536 |
| 2018 | 1,886 |
| 2019 | 690 |
| 2020 | 360 |
| 2021 | 236 |
| 2022 | 253 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2025 | 87 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
23% · 134 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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On [XXX] at 01:55 PM MT, I was stopped at a red traffic signal at [XXX] While waiting for the light to turn green to take left, a vehicle insured by GEICO, driven by [XXX] , hit my vehicle from little front and left side of my car (driver's side)...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-03
Airbags did not deploy in my car accident
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30
My wife was driving 2010 Honda Accord back from work at 2:00PM afternoon. She was in the next street which was hardly 500 ft long at the appx speed of 20MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-05
Service brakes
22% · 129 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving 5 MPH in the driveway, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was applied and depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-02
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Engine
20% · 116 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While backing out of my garage, my daughter observed flames coming out from the front center of the hood. I then put the car into park, and we got out of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-11
Also filed under Electrical system
Power train
8% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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I am submitting this complaint regarding two separate front drive shaft/axle failures involving my 2010 Honda Accord while living and driving in [XXX], a state specifically identified by American Honda as a "salt belt" state in connection with its...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Seats
7% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing head restraint.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the driver's seat had become defective and had no padding in the seat. The contact was in chronic pain due to the position of the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-19
The seats on the 2010 Honda Accord ex 4CYL which I just purchased new are so constructed that after driving it I have had to consult my doctor and receive extensive treatment from a physical therapist!
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-26
Safety timeline
13 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010-03-15Equipment09E063000 Honda is recalling aftermarket full nose masks, part number 08P35-TA0-100 and 08P35-TA6-100 manufactured between August 9, 2007 through December 11, 2007. The accessory was designed specifically…
Remedy: 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…
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2010-12-23Suspension10V640000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Honda Accord V6 and model year 2011 Honda pilot vehicles. The bolts that attach the lower left and right front damper bracket to the front suspension…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace any loose front damper bracket bolts or spindle nuts on the pilot if necessary. Dealer will inspect and replace the spindle nuts on the Accord V6 if necessary. The…
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2011-01-24Electrical system11V004000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Honda Accord and cr-v vehicles. There is a potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector which may cause intermittent spark firing or the…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the ignition wiring harness connector free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 24, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at…
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2011-08-27Power train11V395000 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…
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…
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2015-08-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-06-17 SRS Control Module Failure
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2016-11-15Air bags16V346000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...
Remedy: 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.
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2016-11-15Air bags16V056000 American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Remedy: 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.
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2017-02-22Air bags17V030000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...
Remedy: 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.
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2017-10-30Air bags17V545000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...
Remedy: 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.
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2018-02-16Air bags18V042000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...
Remedy: 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.
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2018-06-22Air bags18V268000 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.
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2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...
Remedy: 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.
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2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 134 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 129 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 116 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E063000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V640000 · Suspension
- Recall 11V004000 · Electrical system
- Recall 11V395000 · Power train
- Recall 16V346000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V056000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V030000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V545000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V042000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V268000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Honda Accord is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Accord?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Honda Accord have?
- 13 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.