2025 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1987 | 111 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 192 |
| 1991 | 212 |
| 1992 | 206 |
| 1993 | 186 |
| 1994 | 369 |
| 1995 | 543 |
| 1996 | 472 |
| 1997 | 460 |
| 1998 | 1200 |
| 1999 | 1135 |
| 2000 | 1183 |
| 2001 | 920 |
| 2002 | 1050 |
| 2003 | 1987 |
| 2004 | 1016 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1520 |
| 2009 | 720 |
| 2010 | 579 |
| 2011 | 295 |
| 2012 | 371 |
| 2013 | 1417 |
| 2014 | 969 |
| 2015 | 593 |
| 2016 | 588 |
| 2017 | 525 |
| 2018 | 1791 |
| 2019 | 644 |
| 2020 | 334 |
| 2021 | 210 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 130 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
51% of complaints: steering — 36 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
8% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
8% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: lane departure — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (36 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
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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 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Accord have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.