Dodge Charger vs Honda Accord
For 2005–2022 models, the Honda Accord has 21.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 35.1 for the Dodge Charger. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Charger
35.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.7× the Honda Accord’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,460
- Sold
- 1,557,676
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2006, 2008 and 2011–2012. Fewest: 2005 and 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Battery, alternator and charging
Typically around 62,000 mi · repair $250–$1,030
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 64,097 mi
Honda Accord
21.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
40% fewer than the Dodge Charger
- Complaints
- 11,699
- Sold
- 5,581,915
- Recall campaigns
- 38
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2006–2007, 2012 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 95,870 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,500 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 95,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 31,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Charger or the Honda Accord?
For 2005–2022 models, the Honda Accord has 21.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Charger has 35.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Charger?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Charger is body control and other modules, typically around 80,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Accord?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Accord is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 95,870 miles.
Which Dodge Charger and Honda Accord years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Charger: 2006, 2008 and 2011–2012; Honda Accord: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.