The best and worst Honda Accord years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Honda Accords old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2006–2007, 2012 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2008 Honda Accord · 28.9 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 85,000 miles; then pads and rotors.
2013 Honda Accord · 38.7 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Electric power steering motor and module, typically around 46,250 miles; then starter and starting system.
2018 Honda Accord · 64.1 per 10,000 sold (3.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 11,220 miles; then head gasket and cylinder head.
2019 Honda Accord · 25.4 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 12,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Honda Accord · 9.1 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 112,623 miles.
2007 Honda Accord · 11.4 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 79,000 miles.
2012 Honda Accord · 10.6 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 1,500 miles.
2021 Honda Accord · 11.2 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 62,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Honda Accord year: 17.1 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Accord?
Among Honda Accords old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2018 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 64.1, about 3.7× a typical Honda Accord year. The 2008, 2013 and 2019 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Honda Accord?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Honda Accords from 2005–2022: 9.1, against 17.1 for a typical year. The 2007, 2012 and 2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2018 Honda Accord?
The most-reported problem on the 2018 Honda Accord is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 11,220 miles.
Why aren't the newest Honda Accord years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.