2023 Honda Accord Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 23rd of 25 Accord years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 225
- 19 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 15.6
- 131,749 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.6×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 105
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 8
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2023 Honda Accord?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2023 Honda Accord is 62 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.6 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 23rd of the 25 Accord years we score.
The most reported problem is the brakes, mostly warning lights (44 of 225 complaints). Owners also complain about loss of power and the steering. 105 of the 225 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 8 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2024 scores 66.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- About 1.6 times the problems of the average car its age
- More complaints than average about major systems in the last two years
- Brakes: warning lights44 complaints
- Loss of power (cause not stated)42 complaints
How the 2023 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
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 1.8× | −14 |
| Everyday problems | 1.4× | −5 |
| Problems in the last two years | 1.6× | −11 |
| Recalls | 1.9× | −8 |
| Score | 62 |
What Owners Report
We read all 225 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Accord, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Brakes: warning lights
44 complaints (20%)
Warning lights, loss of braking and locking up. 4 of these 44 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. Median mileage when it started: about 8,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
42 complaints (19%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. 40 of these 42 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 17 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 9 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 13,000 miles.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
27 complaints (12%)
Sticking or stiffness, unusual noises and a feature that stopped working. 6 of these 27 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 29,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
24 complaints (11%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, the system acting on its own and a feature that stopped working. 17 of these 24 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 8 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 1,000 miles.
Control module (unspecified): a loss of power
24 complaints (11%)
A loss of power, warning lights and reduced power or limp mode. 13 of these 24 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 7 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
13 complaints (6%)
Stalling, shuts off after 20 minutes in Park and rough running or misfires. 11 of these 13 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 0 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: hard braking with nothing ahead
9 complaints (4%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, a feature that stopped working and stopped detecting vehicle ahead and accelerated. 2 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. Median mileage when it started: about 1,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
8 complaints (4%)
Stalling. 7 of these 8 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.
Screen and audio: works on and off
7 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go and a failure that needed a new part.
Lane keeping assist: stopped working
7 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, sticking or stiffness and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working
7 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, warning lights and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Seat belts: stopped working
7 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working, early wear and false unbuckled warnings. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire.
Parking brake: warning lights
5 complaints (2%)
Warning lights, a feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
5 complaints (2%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Instrument cluster: wrong readings
4 complaints (2%)
Wrong readings, problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
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Phone and navigation: works on and off
4 complaints (2%)
Problems that come and go and wrong readings.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
4 complaints (2%)
A loss of power, reduced power or limp mode and hesitation. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Seats: parts breaking or coming apart
4 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, moves forward when brakes are applied and loose seat that clicks back and forth.
Tires: early wear
4 complaints (2%)
Early wear and a leak.
CVT failure
3 complaints (1%)
A failure and vibration or shudder. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Body seals (water leak) failure
3 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part and parts breaking or coming apart.
Fuel system: a bad smell
3 complaints (1%)
A bad smell and a failure. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Interior trim: edge can trap a shoe against the accelerator pedal
3 complaints (1%)
Edge can trap a shoe against the accelerator pedal, sagging headliner and parts breaking or coming apart.
Suspension: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (1%)
Vibration or shudder, excessively stiff and harsh ride and a failure.
Wheel rim: damage
3 complaints (1%)
Damage and a failure that needed a new part. Median mileage when it started: about 25,000 miles.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Uneven tire wear: early wear
2 complaints (under 1%)
Early wear.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Several warning lights at once
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and warning lights.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Key fob: car repeatedly broken into
2 complaints (under 1%)
Car repeatedly broken into and a feature that stopped working.
Mirrors: blind-spot mirror not viewable at highway speeds
2 complaints (under 1%)
Blind-spot mirror not viewable at highway speeds and parts breaking or coming apart.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Rearview camera: noisy image in low light
2 complaints (under 1%)
Noisy image in low light and loses color image when hot.
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.
Reported Once (42)
Show the 42 problems reported once
- A/C: works on and off
- A/C condenser
- ABS: warning lights
- Ball joints and control arms failure
- Brake hold or auto hold: warning lights
- Brake power assist: fault code
- Cylinder head gasket: a leak
- Door latches failure
- Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
- Engine failure: parts breaking or coming apart
- Engine oil leak
- Engine sensors or computer: a loss of power
- Exterior lights: hazard lights stuck on
- Fuel economy: high fuel use
- Fuel leak
- High-pressure fuel pump: rough running or misfires
- Hybrid battery failure
- Hybrid system (inverter, motor, IPU) failure
- Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): the system acting on its own
- Auto idle stop system: hesitation
- Brake light switch: reduced power or limp mode
- Emission sensor failure
- Engine rpm high without gear change (cause not stated)
- Parking collision warning: works on and off
- Rough ride and difficulty driving straight (cause not stated)
- Throttle body: reduced power or limp mode
- Tire repair kit bottle cap: parts breaking or coming apart
- Trunk latch or release: pops open by itself
- Under-hood insulation: damage
- Underbody transmission cover or skid plate: parts breaking or coming apart
- Vehicle fire (cause not stated)
- Wheel (turned inward after the loud pop): parts breaking or coming apart
- Wheel balance: vibration or shudder
- Wheel lug nuts: not properly torqued
- Window tint: faded
- Remote start
- Taillights or brake lights: water leaking in
- Transmission: warning lights
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
- Windshield: shattering or cracking
- Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage
How the 2023 Honda Accord Compares With Other Years
The other Accord years of the 11th generation, 2023 to 2026, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 1.0 | 1 | – |
| 2025 | Provisional 71 | – | – | 5.2 | 2 | Steering: unusual noises |
| 2024 | Caution | 66 | 1.3× | 10.3 | 5 | Steering: unusual noises |
| 2023 This year | Caution | 62 | 1.6× | 15.6 | 8 | Brakes: warning lights |
| 2022 | Good | 71 | 1.0× | 14.6 | 4 | Screen and audio: works on and off |
2023 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.
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V366000Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2026.
Seats: critical fasteners
A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V054000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 29, 2026. By the second quarter of 2026, 38% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Electrical system: software
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 25V785000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 13, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 77% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seats: critical fasteners
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V859000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 14, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 59% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V763000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 14, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V858000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
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Seat belts: front
A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 23V782000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 21, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Power train: cvt
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V588000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 17, 2023. By the third quarter of 2025, 95% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Investigations
Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.
Front seat belts possibly missing a securing rivet
Closed without a recallNHTSA's recall query reviewed Honda's repair for recall 23V-782 and the vehicles it covers. The recall involves 2023-2024 Accords, Accord Hybrids and HR-Vs whose seat belt tightener may lack a securing rivet. NHTSA found no failures after the repair and none in similar cars. About 84 percent were repaired by late 2024. It closed the query in March 2025.
NHTSA RQ24006Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 4, 2024 to Mar 26, 2025
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2023 Accord ratings on NHTSA.gov.
Hybrid 4-door FWD and Sedan 4-door FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2023 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.
- Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire NHTSA 26V366000
- Seats: critical fasteners NHTSA 26V054000
- Electrical system: software NHTSA 25V785000
- Seats: critical fasteners NHTSA 24V859000
- Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 24V763000
- Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 8 recalls and which are still open.
On the Test Drive
- Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
- Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Brakes
- Loss of power
- Steering
- 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.
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