MYRModel Year Report

2025 Honda Accord

▲ Better than typical
2025 Honda Accord
RENDERED 2026-09-16T12:13:37.008Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Accord Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 56 complaints 1986 1987: 112 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 193 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 208 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 395 complaints 1995: 544 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1200 complaints 1998 1999: 1135 complaints 2000: 1183 complaints 2001: 922 complaints 2002: 1050 complaints 2003: 1987 complaints 2004: 1016 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2008: 1520 complaints 2009: 722 complaints 2010: 580 complaints 2010 2011: 296 complaints 2012: 373 complaints 2013: 1419 complaints 2014: 979 complaints 2015: 601 complaints 2016: 600 complaints 2016 2017: 532 complaints 2018: 1871 complaints 2019: 682 complaints 2020: 355 complaints 2021: 227 complaints 2022: 243 complaints 2022 2023: 86 complaints 2024: 140 complaints 2025: 82 complaints 2025 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2025: 82 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19817
198210
19837
198422
198513
198656
1987112
198890
198986
1990193
1991212
1992208
1993186
1994395
1995544
1996472
1997460
19981200
19991135
20001183
2001922
20021050
20031987
20041016
2005656
2006430
2007524
20081520
2009722
2010580
2011296
2012373
20131419
2014979
2015601
2016600
2017532
20181871
2019682
2020355
2021227
2022243
202386
2024140
202582
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 49%

49% of complaints: steering — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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When turning the steering wheel at low speeds or when not moving, creaking and popping noise can be heard coming from the lower front end of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 22%

22% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving when a car pulled into a driveway. My car was not near this car and the brakes stopped very hard. At other times when the brakes should have stopped they did not.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250523

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

I was driving an interstate freeway with my cruise on set to 75mph while passing a truck, both the truck and I were in are respective lanes and neither of us was straddling the lane divider.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260712

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

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The vehicle was being driven in the rain on August 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30pm, when the power steering, power breaking, and all other electronic modules needed to safely operate the vehicle were loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260831

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
LANE DEPARTURE 9%

9% of complaints: lane departure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2023 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2018 ■ 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Honda Accord reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Honda Accord is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Accord?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Accord have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.