Honda Accord Complaints (2025)

121 consumer complaints on file.

#11733755April 25, 2026
STEERING
I was driving on the freeway, no contact, I was taking a slight turn left and then my car buckled I lost full control of the car for a moment and the I gained it back but the whole steering wheel was misaligned.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733198April 23, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Headliner rattles since new
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732538April 20, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not accelerate. Losing speed at highway speed was alarming and finally all dashboard went red with alert to stop driving and engine heating warming. Speed was in the range of 35-40 mph on a highway rated 70 mph. I had to pull over and tow car to dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732072April 18, 2026
STEERING
Rack and pinion creaking while driving steering and breaking clicking sound underneath Driver flooring
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732011April 18, 2026
STEERING
Rack and Pinion loud creaking, popping, or crunching noise, particularly at low speeds or while parking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731021April 14, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
windshield wipers spray car next to me and not on the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730576April 11, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The right-hand-side rear seat belt buckle has been under the seat ever since the vehicle was purchased in November 2024. I did not notice it at first. Recently, when I started dropping my daughter off at school, I noticed it. I tried pulling the buckle up, but it's completely stuck under the seat. I asked a local mechanic to pull it out. He gave me an estimate of $1000 because it requires disassembling the seat to remove the buckle. Now, I avoid using the vehicle to drop off my daughter. When I have to use the vehicle, I use the left-side buckle with the right-side strap. This is completely the manufacturer's incompetence and neglect toward passenger safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729032April 3, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
The moonroof is available for immediate inspection. Rudolph Honda in El Paso, Texas, refused to inspect it despite the severity of the incident. The glass shattered directly above my head while driving, creating an extreme risk of a major crash, permanent eye injury, or even death. This is not an isolated event—there are numerous reported cases of this vehicle’s moonroof spontaneously breaking. A third‑party autoglass specialist contracted by the dealership inspected the damage and confirmed an internal failure. The vehicle provided no warnings, alerts, or signs of any kind before the failure occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728951April 2, 2026
STEERING, SUSPENSION, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Around 20,000 miles my car began having faint metallic clanking/clicking sounds turning left and recoiling back to the left under 15 miles an hour and while parked. My lane mitigation, see dealer light turned on for 5 minutes while backing in to a spot then turned off. No issues steering just noise. Glad I am not deaf and I know better because it was a very easy and quiet noise to ignore or miss. My steering is fine now but does not steer as thin and smoothly as before— not like any Honda steering I’ve encountered or when I first bough the car. Feels more stiff now but very drivable on the highway Although repaired under warranty, there are hundreds of Facebook, Reddit, and even NHSTA complaints of steering rack issues for 11th gen accords that have fallen on deaf ears. I am fortunate to have my problem fixed in a relatively quick manner and helpful Honda staff. I am concerned because I hear people complaining this problem coming back after 4-10k miles later. This is a major safety issue in the principle of it all. It is ridiculous that Type Rs and Acuras can get recalled steering racks but not Accord hybrid owners, some waiting 0-5 years for a steering rack recall while owners having to change them out like clockwork on their own dime outside of 36/36k. This is costing people money in tire degradation that Honda doesn't cover, mental stress, and it tarnishes the name of Honda if they don’t actively work to fix their mistake. NHTSA should have a duty to put pressure on Honda to stop producing Accords, Pilots, Type Rs, Acuras, Odysseys, etc with steering racks that don't work. Email me if you want service records, its not letting me load them. Steering rack and gear replaced recheck fine. Clock reel was making noise, cable reel was replaced and no more noise. Front tires are at 4/32nds, backs are at 6/32nds— bought at same time with car. 4 wheel total alignment was done. I have video of the clicking sound.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727549March 27, 2026
STEERING
The steering has been 'sticky' or 'notchy' since the vehicle was a few months old. With lane keeping off, driving in a straight line, when I perform a small steering input, it feels like the steering wheel is locked...when I push harder, it begins to act normally again. NHTSA recall 24V744 actually describes the symptom much better than I can. I have had the vehicle now 9 months and every time this happens, my heart skips a beat. I have complained to the dealer once, they burned half tank of fuel and told me 'its fine'. Next time I brought it for service, I complained again...because it is a safety issue...They said they would have to charge me to look at it...on a 9mo old vehicle. I'm scared to drive this vehicle because when will the steering completely fail and the car will crash?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727364March 26, 2026
STEERING, POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Subject: Safety Complaint – Loss of Drive Power Prior to Recall Resulting in Crash (2025 Honda Accord Hybrid) I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a 2025 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]) involved in a crash on [XXX], which we believe is related to a recall issued later in January 2026. At the time of the incident, the vehicle was being driven under normal conditions, below the speed limit, on an empty road. The driver suddenly experienced a loss of control, the vehicle became unresponsive, veered out of its lane, and did not respond to steering correction. The vehicle ultimately collided with an electric pole and was declared a total loss. At the time of the crash, no recall or warning had been issued. We reported the incident to Honda on October 23, 2025 (Case #[XXX]), describing the loss of control and unresponsiveness. However, no mention was made of any potential defect or safety concern. In January 2026, we received a recall notice stating that if the ICM CPU resets while the vehicle is in operation, it may cause loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. This description closely matches what occurred during our accident. We also informed the dealership, Scott Honda (Vineland, NJ), but our concerns were not investigated. Instead, the dealership attempted to sell us another vehicle without addressing the safety issue. We believe the defect existed prior to the recall and may have directly contributed to the crash. We are also concerned that the manufacturer did not warn us despite our earlier complaint describing similar symptoms. This incident resulted in the total loss of our vehicle and ongoing financial hardship, as we have been without a replacement vehicle for over six months. We respectfully request that NHTSA investigate the timing of the recall, the manufacturer’s awareness of the defect, and how pre-recall complaints like ours were handled. We are willing to provide all supporting documents. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11725319March 18, 2026
STEERING
When I rotate my steering I hear a weird sound from the steering. It feels like steering rack issue. It happens during drive as well as when parked. I think this can cause a massive safety problem if steering rack fails while driving. There are no warnings in the car. The problem appeared in mid 2025 and have continued since.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723363March 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Spontaneous headlight cracking and chipping.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722711March 7, 2026
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Around 6,000 miles I started noticing a weird sticking sensation in the steering wheel when making small corrections at highway speeds. It feels like the wheel catches on a point near center and needs a little extra force to push through. It's subtle but it's happened enough times to startle me while driving at highway speeds, which is genuinely scary. My dealer looked at it but said they couldn't reproduce the issue and wouldn't take action. On top of that, the Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) has been really erratic. Instead of making smooth corrections to keep me in my lane, it jerks back and forth in a ping-pong pattern. I think it might be connected to the steering issue, but either way it makes highway driving feel unpredictable and unsafe. I'm filing this because both issues together make me uncomfortable driving this car at speed. A steering system that sticks and a lane assist that overcorrects is a bad combination, and I don't think it should be on a car with 6,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722404March 6, 2026
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The steering system produces a creaking noise while turning the steering wheel, most noticeable at low speeds and during parking maneuvers. The condition appears intermittently and is typically heard when the steering wheel approaches certain turning angles. Noise is more prominent during slow-speed operation where steering load is increased.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722198March 5, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This windshield should be recalled this is the second time a rock cracked it. I have only had the car 9 months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719886February 23, 2026
AIR BAGS
The airbag was stolen from my 2025 Honda Accord SE without breaking the window. The door lock was broken easily and the airbag removed quickly. This is a serious safety and security concern. A person can steal a critical safety component without major damage. I am financially stressed because the vehicle is financed and I depend on it for work. I am concerned about the vehicle’s design security and safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718077February 15, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apple CarPlay frequently fails to function properly. While driving, the infotainment screen suddenly goes completely black and becomes unresponsive. The system does not recover until I stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and restart the car. In addition, when starting the vehicle, CarPlay often does not initialize. I sometimes have to turn the vehicle off and restart it 10–20 times before CarPlay activates. This issue happens very frequently. If I use the vehicle 3–4 times in a single day, the problem occurs at least 2 times. This results in loss of navigation, phone connectivity, and display controls while driving. This creates a safety concern because I lose access to navigation and hands-free features while operating the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717749February 13, 2026
STEERING
The vehicle wanders down the road side to side. It’s constantly wandering you have to keep correcting it. It also feels like the steering has a gap in it when you go to correct it. It has been at Honda several times. We were told the last time it may need an alignment so Honda did an alignment and it just made it worse. Vehicle has 11000 miles or so.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717418February 11, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
2025 Honda accord hybrid sportL odometer 9,000 Brake system problem. Brake performance may be reduced. Vehicle has not been checked yet by dealer or any type of representative. Message on dashboard and warning lights appear Wednesday February 11th 2026
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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