2024 Honda Accord Reliability Report

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

Caution

Ranks 20th of 25 Accord years we score.

Owner complaints: 217; 20 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 10.3; 191,122 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 1.3×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 70; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 5
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2024 Honda Accord?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Honda Accord is 66 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.3 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 20th of the 25 Accord years we score.

The most reported problem is the steering, mostly unusual noises (63 of 217 complaints). Owners also complain about the brakes and loss of power. 70 of the 217 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 5 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 62.

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 1.3 times the problems of the average car its age
Steering: unusual noises63 complaints
Brakes: warning lights18 complaints
Loss of power (cause not stated)18 complaints

How the 2024 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	1.1×	−18
Everyday problems	1.6×	−9
Recalls	1.5×	−7
Score		66

What Owners Report

We read all 217 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda Accord, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Steering: unusual noises
63 complaints (29%)
Unusual noises, sticking or stiffness and a failure that needed a new part. 5 of these 63 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 9 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 12 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Brakes: warning lights
18 complaints (8%)
Warning lights, loss of braking and problems that come and go. 1 of these 18 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 0 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
18 complaints (8%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. 16 of these 18 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 4,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
15 complaints (7%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, the system acting on its own and warning lights. 10 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Lane keeping assist: warning lights
11 complaints (5%)
Warning lights, the system acting on its own and pulling or wandering. 1 of these 11 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Driver-assist camera and radar: wrong readings
8 complaints (4%)
Wrong readings, a failure and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome: being stranded.
Screen and audio: warning lights
7 complaints (3%)
Warning lights and a feature that stopped working.
Phone and navigation: warning lights
7 complaints (3%)
Warning lights, poor microphone quality and a failure. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Several warning lights at once
6 complaints (3%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 4,000 miles.
Fuel system: a leak
6 complaints (3%)
A leak, a bad smell and warning lights. 1 of these 6 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 13,000 miles.
Control module (unspecified) failure
5 complaints (2%)
A failure, warning lights and a loss of power. 3 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Stall (cause not stated)
5 complaints (2%)
Stalling. All 5 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 8,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: stopped working
4 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working, warning lights and problems that come and go. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Engine: vibration or shudder
4 complaints (2%)
Vibration or shudder and rough running or misfires.
Instrument cluster: stopped working
4 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.

Show 19 more problems

Uneven tire wear: early wear
3 complaints (1%)
Early wear and pulling or wandering.
Fuel injector failure
3 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Mirrors: vibration or shudder
3 complaints (1%)
Vibration or shudder and parts breaking or coming apart.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
3 complaints (1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Tires: blowout
3 complaints (1%)
Blowout and early wear. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow.
Shifter or park: shifted into park by itself
3 complaints (1%)
Shifted into park by itself and locking up. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often being stranded.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Cylinder head gasket failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and damage.
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not shutting off.
Noise (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Unintended braking (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Rearview camera: poor image quality at night
2 complaints (under 1%)
Poor image quality at night and image black and white.
Road departure mitigation: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and a feature that stopped working.
Seat belts: the system not working when needed
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system not working when needed and a failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and the system not working when needed.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Sudden acceleration. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure.

Reported Once (34)

Show the 34 problems reported once

A/C: stopped working
A/C compressor failure
CVT failure
EVAP system: damage
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
Defroster: stopped working
Door latches: easily defeated by thieves
CV axles: unusual noises
Engine (misfire codes): fault code
Fuel diluting the engine oil
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
Fuel filler door: not opening or unlocking
High-pressure fuel pump: a fire
Hybrid battery failure
Key fob: not opening or unlocking
Battery: a fire
Engine compartment fire (cause not stated)
Pedestrian alert sound (VSP): stopped working
Skid plate (undercarriage): parts breaking or coming apart
Suspension: unusual noises
Paint and rust: damage
Parking brake: warning lights
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
Door lock actuators: works on and off
Seats
Sway bar links: unusual noises
Struts or shocks: unusual noises
Taillights or brake lights: the system acting on its own
Transmission: unusual noises
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
Wheel rim: damage
Wheels seized (cause not stated)
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own

How the 2024 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 This year	Caution	66	1.3×	10.3	5	Steering: unusual noises
2023	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

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2024 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 26V366000 Recall report (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2026.
Electrical system: software
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 25V785000 Recall 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 24V859000 Recall 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 24V763000 Recall 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.
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 23V782000 Recall 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.

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 recall
NHTSA'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 RQ24006 Opening 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 2024 Accord ratings on NHTSA.gov.

Hybrid 4-door FWD and Sedan 4-door FWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash5/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover5/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2024 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
Electrical system: software NHTSA 25V785000
Seats: critical fasteners NHTSA 24V859000
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 24V763000
Seat belts: front NHTSA 23V782000

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.
Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.

Ask the Seller

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

Steering
Brakes
Loss of power
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.