2022 Honda Accord
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
- 253
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 253 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.
Electrical system
41% · 103 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.
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Today was the 4th time my vehicle breaked on its own without any reason. The prior breaking, I kinda shrugged off thinking it maybe sensed another vehicle and was being cautious.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-13
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
31% · 79 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I was driving approximately 30 miles an hour with my foot on the accelerator when the automatic braking stoped the car dead. The automatic brake message flashed on the dashboard at that time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-27
Engine
12% · 31 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact bought his goddaughter a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his goddaughter's husband was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-02
Fuel/propulsion system
7% · 17 reportsService brakes
6% · 16 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-07-24Service brakes, hydraulic23V430000 Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2024-04-15Engineering analysisOpen Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 103 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 79 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V430000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2022 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda Accord is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda Accord?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Accord have?
- 4 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.