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1990-2025 Honda Accord Problems: 59 Known Issues
1990-2025 model years · 23,667+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
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1990-2025 model years · 23,667+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
All years · All trims · All engines
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According to Au7o's analysis of 23,667+ owner reports, the 1990-2025 Honda Accord has 59 documented known issues, with 32 rated critical. The most serious are Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858, V6 Automatic Transmission Failure and Gear Slipping ($250-$4,500 repair), V6 VCM Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Vibration ($81-$3,500 repair), Takata Airbag Inflator and SRS Warning Light Problems, CVT Start Clutch Juddering ($200-$4,500 repair), Ignition Switch and Immobilizer Shut-Off / No-Start ($180-$900 repair), V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump Required Service (Interference Engine) ($1,000-$1,900 repair), Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure ($500-$2,500 repair), Starter Motor Failure - Direct Injection Carbon on Starter Ring Gear ($250-$1,600 repair), Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091, Body control module software can knock out wipers, lights and camera — recall 20V771, Brake Hydraulic Line Failure and Soft Pedal ($250-$1,400 repair), Passenger-Side Front Subframe Rust Corrosion ($400-$2,500 repair), Hybrid Power Loss While Driving ($0-$0 repair), Engine Balance Shaft Seal / Timing Component Oil Leak Risk ($300-$1,400 repair), Ignition Interlock / Key Removal Allows Rollaway ($150-$700 repair).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 23,667+ owner reports, the 1990-2025 Honda Accord has 59 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858, V6 Automatic Transmission Failure and Gear Slipping, V6 VCM Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Vibration. Of these, 32 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1990-2025 Honda Accord has 59 known issues documented across 23,667+ owner reports. 32 issues are rated critical: Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858 and V6 Automatic Transmission Failure and Gear Slipping and V6 VCM Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Vibration and Takata Airbag Inflator and SRS Warning Light Problems and CVT Start Clutch Juddering and Ignition Switch and Immobilizer Shut-Off / No-Start and V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump Required Service (Interference Engine) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure and Starter Motor Failure - Direct Injection Carbon on Starter Ring Gear and Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091 and Body control module software can knock out wipers, lights and camera — recall 20V771 and Brake Hydraulic Line Failure and Soft Pedal and Passenger-Side Front Subframe Rust Corrosion and Hybrid Power Loss While Driving and Engine Balance Shaft Seal / Timing Component Oil Leak Risk and Ignition Interlock / Key Removal Allows Rollaway and Ignition Distributor Internal Failure (Igniter/Coil) - Stalling and No-Start and Timing Belt Neglect on Interference Engine (Catastrophic Valve Damage) and P0016 — Crank/Cam Correlation from Stretched Timing Chain or Worn VTC Actuator and Ignition Switch Can Wear Out and Cause the Engine to Stall (Recall 02V120000) and 1998-2000 Accord Coupe and Sedan — NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000) and Driver's Seat May Be Unsecured — 2023-2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid Recall 24V859 and Honda Accord front lower ball joint wear and separation — NHTSA safety recall 99V069000 and 2000 Accord: Recalled NADI Inflator in Previously Replaced Driver Air Bags and 2.4L K24 i-VTEC Excessive Oil Consumption - Sticking Piston Oil Control Rings and 12-Volt Battery Management Sensor Corrosion - Fire Risk (Recall 17V-418) and Automatic Transmission Slipping / Failure (4-Speed, V6 Worst) and Ignition Switch Wear & Park-Shift Interlock Defect (NHTSA Recalls) and V6 Power Steering Pressure Hose Deterioration - Leak and Under-Hood Fire Risk (Recall 12V222000) and Front seat belt buckle may not latch — recall 23V158 and High-Pressure Fuel Pump Can Crack and Leak Fuel - Fire Risk (Recall 24V763000 / Honda PJW) and IMA Hybrid Battery Deterioration and IMA Warning Light (1st-Gen Accord Hybrid). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Honda Accord issues range from $0 to $4,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Honda Accord. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 1990-2025 Honda Accord with 59 documented issues documented across 23,667+ owner reports.
The impeller inside the in-tank low-pressure fuel pump can absorb fuel and deform until it interferes with the pump body, and the pump can then stop working. Honda says an inoperative pump could prevent the engine from starting or stall it while driving, increasing the risk of a… Severity: high.
A major complaint pattern on 2000-era Accord V6 models involves automatic transmission failure, harsh or erratic shifting, flashing gear indicators, slipping, and sudden loss of drive. Multiple complaints describe the car dropping into near-standstill operation while moving, repe… Repairs typically run $250-$4,500. Severity: high.
The 8th generation Accord V6 (3.5L J35Z2) with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) deactivates 3 cylinders at highway speeds, causing excessive oil consumption (1 quart per 1,000-1,500 miles), misfires, and accelerated engine vibration that damages engine mounts. When VCM deactiva… Repairs typically run $81-$3,500. Severity: high.
The complaint data shows a strong pattern of unresolved airbag concerns, including illuminated SRS lights, disabled airbags, and delayed recall completion. This overlaps with the well-documented Takata inflator recalls and earlier passenger airbag inflator defects, with owners re… Severity: high.
Early Honda Accord CVT transmissions suffer from widespread start clutch juddering caused by a manufacturing defect. The issue causes shaking or juddering during acceleration, especially from a stop. Honda acknowledged the problem and extended the warranty to 100,000 miles or 10… Repairs typically run $200-$4,500. Severity: high.
A recurring electrical issue involves faulty ignition switch operation and immobilizer-related stalling or no-start conditions. Complaints describe the green key light flashing, the engine shutting off while driving, intermittent no-starts, and dash/instrument power behaving erra… Repairs typically run $180-$900. Severity: high.
The 3.5L V6 J35 engine in the 8th generation Accord uses a rubber timing belt (not chain) on an interference engine design. Timing belt failure causes catastrophic and irreparable engine damage - valves contact pistons and the engine is destroyed. Honda recommends replacement at… Repairs typically run $1,000-$1,900. Severity: high.
The electric power steering system experiences sudden failures, causing unexpected increased effort to turn the steering wheel. The issue stems from a faulty torque sensor or a magnet that controls the torque sensor output becoming dislodged, which can cause steering assist to be… Repairs typically run $500-$2,500. Severity: high.
9th generation Accord (2013-2017) experiences premature starter motor failures, particularly on the 2.4L K24W engine. The K24W direct-injection engine accumulates carbon on the ring gear teeth that the starter engages, causing grinding during start. Additionally, the starter sole… Repairs typically run $250-$1,600. Severity: high.
NHTSA is investigating reports that the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) activates with no apparent obstruction ahead, causing sudden deceleration. Honda's current bulletin 26-091 (version 2) provides a Honda Sensing software update that changes when, and how much, Adap… Severity: high.
A software error in the body control module (BCM) can intermittently or continuously disrupt its communication with other components, turning on several warning indicators and making one or more electronic systems malfunction. Honda lists inoperative windshield wipers, defroster,… Severity: high.
Brake complaints include burst hydraulic lines, sudden pedal drop to the floor, poor stopping response, and repeated reports of severe underbody corrosion affecting brake components. While not as numerous as transmission or airbag complaints, the pattern is safety-critical becaus… Repairs typically run $250-$1,400. Severity: high.
A very clear complaint pattern involves severe corrosion of the passenger-side front subframe/K-member area, often attributed by owners to A/C drain routing. Reports describe rust-through, holes in the subframe, steering and suspension movement, clunking, failed inspections, and… Repairs typically run $400-$2,500. Severity: high.
Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a complete loss of drive power. The supplier did not fully understand component specifications when developing fault detection software, leading to false CP… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Engine complaints include reports of the balance shaft seal popping out and timing-related component failures that can lead to oil loss, stalling, or engine damage. Owners describe this as a known defect on some V6 engines, and one complaint also references a tensioner bearing is… Repairs typically run $300-$1,400. Severity: high.
Several complaints describe the ignition key being removable without the transmission actually being in Park, or the car rolling away after the key is removed. This points to a failure in the shift interlock/ignition interlock mechanism, creating a significant rollaway hazard if… Repairs typically run $150-$700. Severity: high.
Four-cylinder 5th/6th-gen Accords use a cam-driven distributor that houses the ignition coil, igniter (ignition control module/ICM), and pickup inside one unit. The internal igniter and coil are heat-sensitive and commonly break down as the engine warms, causing intermittent misf… Repairs typically run $120-$500. Severity: high.
Every 1990s Accord four-cylinder (F22/F23) and the J30 V6 uses a rubber timing belt, and all are INTERFERENCE engines: if the belt snaps or jumps, pistons strike open valves and cause major internal damage (bent valves, often piston/head damage). The four-cylinders also drive a s… Repairs typically run $500-$900. Severity: high.
On the 2.4L K24 and 3.5L J35 Accord, P0016 (crank/cam correlation, Bank 1 sensor A) means the camshaft and crankshaft positions no longer line up within spec. On these engines the dominant real-world causes are a stretched timing chain and a worn/sticking VTC (Variable Timing Con… Repairs typically run $300-$1,800. Severity: high.
1997-1999 Honda Accords are among the vehicles named in NHTSA recall 02V120000. The problem is wear inside the ignition switch: the high electrical current that flows through the switch each time the Accord is started degrades its electrical contacts. Degraded contacts can cut po… Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
