2007 Honda Accord Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Good

Ranks 6th of 25 Accord years we score.

Owner complaints: 525; 47 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 11.6; 410,578 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.36×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 198; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 9
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

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Should You Buy the 2007 Honda Accord?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2007 Honda Accord is 76 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about a third as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 6th of the 25 Accord years we score.

The most reported problem is the steering, mostly a leak (41 of 525 complaints). Owners also complain about the brakes and unintended acceleration. 198 of the 525 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 9 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for check engine light for catalytic converter codes (CA, CT, ME, MA, NY and VT). For comparison, the 2006 scores 75.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 18-023 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 76
About a third of the problems of the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
1 Honda warranty extension may cover repairs

Cons

Steering: a leak41 complaints
Brakes: loss of braking39 complaints
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)33 complaints

How the 2007 Accord Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.37×	−6
Everyday problems	0.34×	−2
Problems in the last two years	0.82×	−8
Recalls	2.0×	−8
Score		76

What Owners Report

We read all 525 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Honda Accord, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Steering: a leak
41 complaints (8%)
A leak, sticking or stiffness and pulling or wandering. 2 of these 41 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 128,000 miles.
Brakes: loss of braking
39 complaints (7%)
Loss of braking, early wear and vibration or shudder. 7 of these 39 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 9 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 33,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
33 complaints (6%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 25 of these 33 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 44,000 miles.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
32 complaints (6%)
No deployment in a crash, deployment with no crash and a feature that stopped working. 10 of these 32 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 70,000 miles.
Airbag warning light
25 complaints (5%)
Warning lights, rust or corrosion and a stored fault code. 1 of these 25 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 109,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: deployment with no crash
25 complaints (5%)
Deployment with no crash, no deployment in a crash and the system not working when needed. 4 of these 25 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 68,000 miles.
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
22 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working, parts breaking or coming apart and a failure that needed a new part. Median mileage when it started: about 104,000 miles.
Transmission: failure or loss of drive
22 complaints (4%)
Failure or loss of drive, harsh or delayed shifts and slipping. 12 of these 22 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 102,000 miles.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
19 complaints (4%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, damage and shattering or cracking. 4 of these 19 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 29,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
17 complaints (3%)
No deployment in a crash, injurious deployment and deployment with no crash. 4 of these 17 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 70,000 miles.
Seat belts: locking up
14 complaints (3%)
Locking up, a feature that stopped working and a failure. 1 of these 14 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 78,000 miles.
CV axles: parts breaking or coming apart
11 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and loose attachment. 5 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 154,000 miles.
Engine: vibration or shudder
11 complaints (2%)
Vibration or shudder, rough running or misfires and surging. 3 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 24,000 miles.
A/C: stopped working
10 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure that needed a new part and problems that come and go. 1 of these 10 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 79,000 miles.
Ball joints and control arms: parts breaking or coming apart
9 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, rust or corrosion and a failure that needed a new part. 4 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. Median mileage when it started: about 108,000 miles.

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Ignition coils or spark plugs: parts breaking or coming apart
8 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and rough running or misfires. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 89,000 miles.
Noise (cause not stated)
8 complaints (2%)
Unusual noises. Median mileage when it started: about 38,000 miles.
Engine sensors or computer: stalling
7 complaints (1%)
Stalling, a stored fault code and a loss of power. 3 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 76,000 miles.
Headlights: stopped working
7 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and hazy film inside lenses. Median mileage when it started: about 38,000 miles.
Ignition or push-button start: not releasing
7 complaints (1%)
Not releasing, a feature that stopped working and the car not starting. 3 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 126,000 miles.
Screen and audio: stopped working
7 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 79,000 miles.
Manual transmission or clutch: failure or loss of drive
7 complaints (1%)
Failure or loss of drive, slipping and early wear. 5 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 21,000 miles.
Seats: sharp edge
7 complaints (1%)
Sharp edge, unusual noises and a fire. 3 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 33,000 miles.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
6 complaints (1%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 150,000 miles.
Engine failure
6 complaints (1%)
A failure, damage and the car not starting. 1 of these 6 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
Key fob: stopped working
6 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working, the car not starting and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
6 complaints (1%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. 5 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 15,000 miles.
A/C condenser: a leak
5 complaints (under 1%)
A leak, damage and water leaking in. Median mileage when it started: about 16,000 miles.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
5 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in.
Horn: works on and off
5 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 50,000 miles.
Paint and rust: peeling
5 complaints (under 1%)
Peeling, fading and damage.
Brake calipers: damage
4 complaints (under 1%)
Damage, a failure and sticking or stiffness. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Exhaust or catalytic converter failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure, unusual noises and a stored fault code.
Interior trim failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part, sticky surface and parts breaking or coming apart. Median mileage when it started: about 72,000 miles.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
Hesitation. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 8,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 110,000 miles.
12V battery failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and draining the battery. Median mileage when it started: about 24,000 miles.
ABS: loss of braking
3 complaints (under 1%)
Loss of braking. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. Median mileage when it started: about 17,000 miles.
Uneven tire wear: early wear
3 complaints (under 1%)
Early wear. Median mileage when it started: about 93,000 miles.
Control arm bushings failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure, early wear and parts breaking or coming apart. Median mileage when it started: about 79,000 miles.
Engine mounts: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, shattering or cracking and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 89,000 miles.
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and hood misalignment.
Passenger airbag sensor: warning lights
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go.
Suspension failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and unusual noises.
Door lock actuators: not opening or unlocking
3 complaints (under 1%)
Not opening or unlocking and problems that come and go. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often being stranded.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
3 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking. Median mileage when it started: about 75,000 miles.
Torque converter failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure. Median mileage when it started: about 89,000 miles.
Transmission fluid leak
3 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Shifter or park: the car rolling away
3 complaints (under 1%)
The car rolling away and not releasing. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Vibration (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 34,000 miles.
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
3 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own.
A/C compressor: smoke or a burning smell
2 complaints (under 1%)
Smoke or a burning smell and a failure.
Airbag inflator (rupture risk or Takata): parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a stored fault code.
Control module (unspecified) failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a feature that stopped working.
Defroster: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility.
Door latches: not closing or latching
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not closing or latching. Both describe a serious outcome.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires.
Fuel economy: high fuel use
2 complaints (under 1%)
High fuel use.
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Smoke or a burning smell and a bad smell.
Heater: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a feature that stopped working.
Instrument cluster: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Mirrors: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and shattering or cracking.
Accelerator pedal: sticking or stiffness
2 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness and vibration or shudder.
Cylinder head: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Doors: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Vehicle fire (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A fire. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a fire.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
The car not starting. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Wiring, fuses or body control module: loose connection
2 complaints (under 1%)
Loose connection and a fire. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire.

Reported Once (45)

Show the 45 problems reported once

EVAP system failure
VTC actuator: unusual noises
Brake power assist: a hard pedal or less assist
Climate controls: stopped working
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
Fuel injector: stopped working
Fuel system: failed emissions test
Fuel leak: a fire
Hybrid battery failure
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
Airbag impact sensor: damage
Alarm system: the system not working when needed
Brake pad pins: rust or corrosion
Brake valve: loss of braking
Car will not move (cause not stated)
Clutch pedal bracket: parts breaking or coming apart
Cruise control: stopped working
Engine cover: damage
Engine revs rising while stopped (cause not stated)
Exhaust heat shield: loose
Hood panel: damage
Ignition key: parts breaking or coming apart
Input and output hoses (not specified) (cause not stated)
Interior lights failure
Oil pan cover: damage
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Seat position sensor failure
Suspension bushings: shattering or cracking
Tensioner: a leak
Trunk lid: falls closed
Trunk lid spring failure
Trunk lid support: stopped working
Vehicle smoking (cause not stated)
Wheel assembly (attachment unspecified): parts breaking or coming apart
Window channels or door jambs: unusual noises
Windshield washer: stopped working
Oxygen sensor: fault code
Piston rings: damage
Stability control (VSA): warning lights
Sway bar links: parts breaking or coming apart
Struts or shocks: unusual noises
Sunroof: water leaking in
Valve train failure
Wheels seized (cause not stated)
Windshield: vibration or shudder

How the 2007 Honda Accord Compares With Other Years

The other Accord years of the 7th generation, 2003 to 2007, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2008	Good	73	0.75×	34.2	8	Brakes: early wear
2007 This year	Good	76	0.36×	11.6	9	Steering: a leak
2006	Good	75	0.37×	12.0	12	Steering: a leak
2005	Good	71	0.57×	17.1	15	Airbag warning light
2004	Caution	65	0.85×	24.3	13	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2003	Caution	60	1.6×	44.4	13	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2002	Good	72	0.80×	23.3	5	Transmission: slipping

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2007 Honda Accord Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V499000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 22% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V501000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 42% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V182000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 6, 2019. By the third quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 18V268000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 26, 2018. By the third quarter of 2019, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
NHTSA 16V178000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 30, 2016. By the third quarter of 2017, 27% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V370000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 15, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 65% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 15V320000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 28, 2015. By the fourth quarter of 2017, 68% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
NHTSA 12V222000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 17, 2012.
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the…
NHTSA 11V395000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 4, 2011.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 18-023
Check engine light for catalytic converter codes (CA, CT, ME, MA, NY and VT)
The problem:
The engine control unit can misread sensor signals as a worn catalytic converter, and the check engine light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer updates the engine software and replaces the front and rear catalytic converters for free.
Who qualifies:
The check engine light must be on with a catalytic converter fault stored. The car must be registered in CA, CT, ME, MA, NY or VT.
Coverage:
17 years from the original purchase date. No mileage limit in the first year after launch, then 200,000 miles.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-010
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 20-015
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
Covered until January 31, 2030.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-047Ended
Driver's airbag inflator
The problem:
The driver's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the driver's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on June 30, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-065Ended
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on October 31, 2022.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionHonda 18-022Ended
Check engine light for catalytic converter codes
The problem:
The engine control unit can misread sensor signals as a worn catalytic converter, and the check engine light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer updated the engine software and replaced the front and rear catalytic converters for free.
Who qualifies:
The check engine light had to be on with a catalytic converter fault stored. The car had to be registered outside CA, CT, ME, MA, NY and VT.
Coverage:
The program ended on December 31, 2018. It lasted 6 months from launch or 200,000 miles, whichever came first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Braking performance of the 2005 Accord Hybrid
Closed without a recall
A defect petition asked NHTSA to investigate braking in the 2005 Accord Hybrid. The petitioner said the car braked poorly over rumble strips, then accelerated into oncoming traffic, killing a passenger. NHTSA reviewed 2005-2007 Accord Hybrid complaints, Honda data and its own tests. It judged more investigation unlikely to find a defect and denied the petition in December 2011.
NHTSA DP10004 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Nov 18, 2010 to Dec 14, 2011
Takata air bag inflators rupturing, mostly in humid areas
Led to a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation began in June 2014 after six Takata air bag inflator ruptures. It covered Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. All 10 makers started regional recalls within about two weeks. NHTSA asked them to widen the recalls. It closed in March 2015 and moved to engineering analysis EA15-001.
NHTSA PE14016 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jun 11, 2014 to Mar 2, 2015
Takata air bag inflator ruptures across all makers
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in February 2015, covers Takata air bag inflators that can rupture. It includes Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2007, among others. NHTSA is studying the root cause, the affected vehicles and whether repairs are adequate. The record links 194 recall campaigns to it. It is still open.
NHTSA EA15001 Opening report (PDF)Open since Feb 24, 2015
Rupture risk in Takata inflators with a desiccant
Still open
NHTSA's engineering analysis, opened in September 2021, asks whether Takata inflators with a moisture-trapping desiccant could degrade and rupture over time. They are not yet recalled. It covers Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot models from 2001 to 2015, among others. No field ruptures have been reported in them. The case is still open.
NHTSA EA21002 Opening report (PDF)Open since Sep 17, 2021
Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
Closed
A petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound rule to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. It lists Honda hybrids and electric cars, including Accord, Civic and CR-V hybrids. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case in August 2023 without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2007 Accord no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2007 Accord ratings on NHTSA.gov.

2-door with side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat4/5

Rear seat5/5

RolloverNot rated

4-door and Hybrid 4-door, all with side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat4/5

Rear seat4/5

RolloverNot rated

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2007 Accord, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V499000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V501000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V182000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 18V268000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 16V178000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 9 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

18-023: check engine light for catalytic converter codes (CA, CT, ME, MA, NY and VT)

On the Test Drive

Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
Confirm every airbag recall on this VIN has been repaired before you buy.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Steering
Brakes
Unintended acceleration
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Accord Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.