Honda Accord vs Toyota Corolla
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Corolla has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 21.0 for the Honda Accord. 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.
Honda Accord
21.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Corolla’s rate
- 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
Toyota Corolla
14.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
30% fewer than the Honda Accord
- Complaints
- 8,110
- Sold
- 5,545,909
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2005 and 2009–2011. Fewest: 2015, 2017–2018 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 69,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,394 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 54,650 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 20,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 1,700 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Accord or the Toyota Corolla?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Corolla has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Accord has 21.0, counting the same model years for both.
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.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Corolla is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 69,000 miles.
Which Honda Accord and Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Accord: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019; Toyota Corolla: 2005 and 2009–2011.
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.