2025 Honda Accord Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Final score after 36 months. Likely between 67 and 74.
- Owner complaints
- 106
- 8 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 5.2
- 189,040 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.96×
- same age, so far
- Serious outcomes
- 34
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 2
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Honda Accord?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints. So far the 2025 Honda Accord has a provisional score of 71, likely between 67 and 74. That puts it in the middle third of the 2025 vehicles we can compare.
The 2024 Accord, from the same generation, scored 66 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is the steering, mostly unusual noises (42 of 106 complaints). Owners also complain about automatic emergency braking and shattered sunroof glass. 34 of the 106 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 2 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
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
- Steering: unusual noises42 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead8 complaints
- Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking8 complaints
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Provisional score 71, likely between 67 and 74
It is based on complaints in its first 26 months, compared with the average car at the same age. It sits in the middle third of the 24 model-year 2025 vehicles we can compare so far. The final score and rating come at 36 months.
It is the same generation as the 2024 Accord, which scored 66 and rated Caution. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
What Owners Report
We read all 106 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Accord, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Steering: unusual noises
42 complaints (40%)
Unusual noises, sticking or stiffness and pulling or wandering. 3 of these 42 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 7 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
8 complaints (8%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 7 of these 8 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
8 complaints (8%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
6 complaints (6%)
A loss of power. All 6 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Several warning lights at once
5 complaints (5%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go.
Phone and navigation: works on and off
5 complaints (5%)
Problems that come and go, warning lights and a feature that stopped working.
Brakes: loss of braking
4 complaints (4%)
Loss of braking, locking up and warning lights. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Adaptive cruise control: the system acting on its own
3 complaints (3%)
The system acting on its own and hard braking with nothing ahead. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Screen and audio: works on and off
3 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go, software update error message at startup and OTA update error message at startup.
Lane keeping assist: works on and off
3 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go and pulling or wandering.
Noise (cause not stated)
3 complaints (3%)
Unusual noises.
Seat belts: stopped working
3 complaints (3%)
A feature that stopped working and locking up. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
3 complaints (3%)
Sudden acceleration. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
12V battery failure
2 complaints (2%)
A failure.
Fuel economy: high fuel use
2 complaints (2%)
High fuel use.
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Road departure mitigation: warning lights
2 complaints (2%)
Warning lights and the system acting on its own.
Stall (cause not stated)
2 complaints (2%)
A loss of power and stalling. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Tire pressure monitoring: stopped working
2 complaints (2%)
A feature that stopped working.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Wheel rim: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and damage. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of steering control.
Reported Once (18)
Show the 18 problems reported once
- A/C: unusual noises
- Airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Brake power assist: stopped working
- Control module (unspecified): stopped working
- Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
- Headlights: shattering or cracking
- Hybrid system (inverter, motor, IPU)
- Interior trim: unusual noises
- Driver-assist camera and radar: works on and off
- Passenger airbag sensor: wrong readings
- Clock spring (cable reel): unusual noises
- Transmission cooler: a loss of power
- Parking brake: the system acting on its own
- Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
- Rearview camera: image obscured by rain drops
- Seats: seat not secured, moves
- Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
- Windshield wipers: washer sprays off the windshield
How the 2025 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 This year | Provisional 71 | – | – | 5.2 | 2 | Steering: unusual noises |
| 2024 | 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 |
2025 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.
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.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2025 Accord ratings on NHTSA.gov.
Hybrid 4-door FWD and Sedan 4-door FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 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
On the Test Drive
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Look for water stains or damp carpet, and test the sunroof.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Steering
- Automatic emergency braking
- Shattered sunroof glass
- 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