Honda Accord Complaints

25,389 consumer complaints on file.

#11742686June 8, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rearview mirror fell off while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742594June 7, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, ENGINE
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a recurring issue I have experienced with the head gasket in my vehicle. I have owned several vehicles of this make and model, and I have observed a troubling pattern of blown head gaskets that has not been adequately addressed. Specifically, my current vehicle has suffered from this problem, resulting in significant inconvenience and additional repair costs. This issue appears to be prevalent across this year model as well, suggesting a potential design flaw or manufacturing defect that warrants further investigation. I respectfully someone to look into this matter to determine if a broader safety concern exists that needs to be addressed. Owners of vehicles affected by this issue may be at risk of serious engine damage and costly repairs. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. I look forward to your response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742566June 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The infotainment system is having ghost swipes and the touch screen at times is completely unresponsive. Looks like this is an ongoing issue among other Honda Accords from model year 2022. The issue is dangerous as it can cause the radio to switch screens rapidly due to the ghost touch, therefore, causing the driver to potentially try to return the screen to its original setting. This also causes issues with the hands free phone system which can also lead to driver safety issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742416June 6, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving my 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid at highway speed, the engine suddenly suffered catastrophic failure. The engine block ruptured, leaving a large visible hole with internal engine components exposed. Oil was expelled into the engine bay and ignited/burned briefly. This occurred without prior warning at highway speed and created a sudden loss-of-propulsion hazard. The vehicle has approximately 48,500 miles and has had regular on-time maintenance via Honda dealership. No warnings or other symptoms were active prior to engine rupture event. Fire dept & NYS police arrived on scene prior to being towed. The vehicle is currently preserved at Sussex Honda dealer for inspection and awaiting diagnosis.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742417June 6, 2026
ENGINE
2018 - 2022 models of the Honda Accord Sport are known to have a issue with the Head Gasket overheating and cracking causing cylinder miss fires and engine issue. Honda has refused to acknowledge the issue as a recall and my car recently suffered the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742420June 6, 2026
STEERING
Upon taking hand off steering wheel car turns tires to the left all the way to the lock all by itself
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742347June 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Honda Accord Infotainment system is constantly “ghost touching”. It will select buttons on the screen that I never touched. It is incredibly distracting as it happens while I’m driving and the screen changes rapidly. It also will turn off my GPS while I’m driving so I suddenly no longer no where I’m going. This problem began occurring when the screen was replaced by the dealership and I made them aware promptly but they said if I can’t reproduce it there’s nothing they can do, and this happens randomly. It happens without warning. It happens daily now at all times the car is on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742344June 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My touchscreen is experiencing "ghost touch" per the dealership. They explained it as it refers to an issue where the infotainment screen registers random taps or clicks on its own. It is highly distracting as the screen beeps consistently and blinks randomly. I have 3 young drivers and see this as a big distraction. The dealership said Honda recommended not replacing it as they are fully aware of it and the fix doesn't fix it. It's definitely not a response you want to hear while you're still paying on the car and have young drivers. I fortunately have an extended warranty and they are willing to replace it but I'm concerned that the replacement will experience the same, that is why I am filing a complaint here. I called multiple Honda dealerships and they are aware of the problem but also said Honda is advising not to replace. I have seen many complaints where Honda owners had to pay for the replacement out of pocket and that's disappointing. It sure does seem like a manufacture error and hope Honda does the right thing. I have been a Honda owner for over 30 years but with my latest purchase and experience, I'm definitely rethinking my next purchase.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742327June 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the instrument cluster lights illuminated. The message “Emissions System Power Reduced – See Dealer” was displayed. An unknown transmission message was displayed. The engine was not working properly. The message "Pull Over and Turn off Vehicle" was displayed. The contact pulled over for 10 minutes, restarted the vehicle, and continued to drive to the residence. The local dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742005June 4, 2026
ENGINE
Head gasket seal broken, leading to coolant leak into the engine causing misfire
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742013June 4, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The head gasket failed. Dealer diagnostic was performed and they determined leak of coolant into cylinder number 3. All maintenance done on car. No reason to fail. Further internet search shows that the head gasket failure on the 2018 accord 1.5 turbo seems to be a common issue and therefore a manufacturer defect. Yes it is available upon request. When accelerating the car will stall and lose power. Merging on to the highway the car would not move faster than 20mph and could have caused vehicles behind me to hit me. Yes, the problem was identified and reproduced by the dealer. Yes, the vehicle was inspected and serviced but upon receiving vehicle back, problem remained. The only symptoms present was a rough cold start and intermittent rough idle. The check engine light appeared only once the loss of power occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742210June 4, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The automated braking system engaged unexpectedly for the second time in 3 days. There were no cars in front, no cars parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was brought to a sudden stop with brake flashing on the dashboard. During both instances, there was a car being us that nearly rear ended us due to the unexpected braking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742169June 4, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The windshield wiper nozzle that dispenses the wiper fluid is poorly designed. The passenger side nozzle shoots >50% of the fluid off my car and onto the guy in the lane to my right. The driver side nozzle barely gets any good cleaning effect on the driver side for the same reason - it shoots far to the right. Not only do I have to use way more fluid than necessary just to clean the windshield from debris or bugs, but I also don't get a *good* clean doing so. I don't feel entirely safe with the current implementation, and believe the system is greatly flawed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742122June 4, 2026
STEERING, ENGINE
I purchased this vehicle at 0 miles in July 2025 from Honda Accord in Pensacola Florida. I reported in July 2025 that there was a noise and I was unhappy with the vehicle and would like to exchange the vehicle within the 30 days months later, the noise got louder, and I took it in to see what the problem was I was told there was no issue that this is the loud start noise when you first crank the car up I then proceed to advise them that there’s clicking under my steering wheel. I brought the vehicle back in to Honda of Pensacola they checked it and said that this was a steering box issue that had been a recall on most of the Honda Civic. I brought it back in and a tech looked at it, diagnosed it and said that it was a clock spring. They fix the clock spring and said that should fix the problem. Unfortunately, the north continue and got louder. I brought the vehicle back in and they said that they had to fix the steering box and that it was fixed and would not have any more issues. A month later, May 2026 the noise reappeared and I took it back to Honda. They are now saying they know that it is a safety issue it is diagnosed that it is the gear steering box once again, but there is no resolution to fix it. My car have been Nyos wrong three times and the issue is still not fixed. From the beginning, I was misled and told that they would have in place for me about exchanging the vehicle never happened never try to reach out or anything at this time I’m paying for a vehicle they have had thousands and thousands of dollars worth of work and no resolution to fix the main problems I am asking for help because I am a single mother thinking I’m getting reliable transportation and unfortunately I’m getting the short end of a stick with what seems to be a lemon for a vehicle I’m very unhappy and asking for help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742035June 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The touchscreen display has failed and has to be replaced according to the dealership service department. This is a known issue with this generation Honda (10th generation) where the digitizer in the screen fails under heat exposure in the cabin.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741975June 4, 2026
ENGINE
I am filing a complaint regarding the premature head gasket failure on my 2021 Honda Accord, which failed on May 28, 2026, with only 89,000 miles on the vehicle. A head gasket is a critical engine component that should last well beyond 89,000 miles under normal driving conditions and proper maintenance. I purchased this vehicle because of Honda's reputation for reliability and longevity, and I am extremely disappointed to experience such a major engine failure at this mileage. After researching the issue, I found numerous reports from other Honda Accord owners experiencing similar head gasket failures, particularly in newer models equipped with the 1.5L turbocharged engine. Many owners report engine misfires, coolant loss, overheating, and costly repairs at relatively low mileage. This suggests there may be a broader issue affecting these vehicles rather than normal wear and tear. My vehicle has been properly maintained, and I did not expect to face a repair of this magnitude before reaching 100,000 miles. The cost of replacing a failed head gasket is substantial and places an unfair financial burden on owners who reasonably expect Honda vehicles to provide dependable service. I respectfully request that Honda review this matter, investigate the growing number of similar complaints, and provide assistance with repair costs. I believe Honda should stand behind its products and support customers who experience premature component failures. Thank you for your attention to this complaint. I look forward to a prompt response and a fair resolution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741711June 3, 2026
ENGINE
I have owned a handful of Honda's and never had an issue with them. I own a 2018 Honda Accord Sport and when driving it all the lights on the dashboard lit up. The car left like it was stalling and wouldnt go past 2nd gear. I was almost rear ended by a car and had my 2 granddaughters ages [XXX] and [XXX] in the back seat. I took it to Honda dealership and they said the turbocharger needed replacing as well as a head gasket. My sister inlaw also owns a Honda like mine but hers is a 2021 and the same issue happen to her. It seems like this is an on going problem that Honda needs to address or assist customers with purchasing. It is not safe to continue to keep these cars with these issues on the road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741868June 3, 2026
ENGINE
Vehicle has only 48,037 miles. Diagnosed with bad cylinders 1 and 2 . Coolant also contaminated cylinders. I took vehicle to Autonation Honda Corpus Christi twice before the diagnosis. Vehicle was running rough. When first turn on engine especially when it is cold, there's a lot of engine shakes. Same as in when on idle. Technician said he could not duplicate problem but did not perform diagnostics. Vehicle was released. New coolant was added because Tech said it was low, brake fluids flushed, new sway bars were installed and wheel alignment performed. After a week, all engine lights came on while driving at 30 mph. Stopped the vehicle and get towed to the dealership. Diagnostics: blown head gasket, bad cylinders and needed new engine. Did a research and these were the Accord problems that were never addressed by Honda. Problems also included Turbos and Fuel injectors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741815June 3, 2026
ENGINE
I am submitting this complaint regarding an apparent head gasket failure involving my 2022 Honda Accord Sport 1.5T equipped with Honda's 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. At approximately 143,000 miles, I began experiencing coolant loss without any visible external leak. I also noticed rough operation and shaking during startup. Concerned about the symptoms, I consulted a Honda specialist who advised that the vehicle is exhibiting signs consistent with a failing head gasket and will likely require head gasket replacement. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained and serviced throughout ownership. I retain maintenance records and have taken exceptional care of the vehicle. There has been no abuse, neglect, overheating event, or failure to maintain the vehicle. Through my research, I have found numerous reports from owners of Honda vehicles equipped with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine describing similar symptoms, including coolant loss, startup misfires, rough cold starts, coolant intrusion into cylinders, and premature head gasket failures. The consistency of these reports suggests a possible design or manufacturing defect affecting the durability of the engine. A failing head gasket can lead to loss of engine power, engine damage, misfires, overheating, and potentially unsafe driving conditions. Given the volume of owner complaints involving Honda's 1.5-liter turbocharged engines, I request that NHTSA investigate whether a safety-related defect exists and whether corrective action, including a recall or service campaign, is warranted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741771June 3, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
, I had MY Honda dealership replace my touchscreen and head unit due to issues with ghost touches and apps switching back and forth. Once I got my car back, which took two weeks, the problems seemed to be resolved. However, after a few weeks, the ghost touches started happening again, about once a week. I was planning to live with that, given the amount of time they had my car. Now, fast forward to the present time: the ghost touches are back, and the touchscreen refuses to function 95% of the time. I had contacted my service advisor at the dealership on 5/28/26 and replied that she would get with the Service manager and shop foreman. This is ashame that a company like Honda could not stand by their product better to fix this issue that has been known since 2024.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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