Chevrolet Volt vs Honda Accord
For 2011–2019 models, the Honda Accord has 26.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 118.0 for the Chevrolet Volt. 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 (2011–2019), 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.
Chevrolet Volt
118.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
4.5× the Honda Accord’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,860
- Sold
- 157,652
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2012–2013 and 2017–2018. Fewest: 2014–2015. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 42,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Transmission control module and sensors
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter
Typically around 67,000 mi · repair $2,740–$5,240
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Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR
Typically around 59,352 mi · repair $1,360–$4,270
Honda Accord
26.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
78% fewer than the Chevrolet Volt
- Complaints
- 7,662
- Sold
- 2,942,606
- Recall campaigns
- 24
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2013 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2011–2012. 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 Chevrolet Volt or the Honda Accord?
For 2011–2019 models, the Honda Accord has 26.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Volt has 118.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Volt?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Volt is body control and other modules, typically around 42,000 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 Chevrolet Volt and Honda Accord years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Volt: 2012–2013 and 2017–2018; Honda Accord: 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.