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Honda Accord

2004 only

911 classified complaints 10 recalls

2004 Honda Accord have 911 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 10 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Accord report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 253 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 10.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 176 complaints

Median onset: 109,000 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 121 complaints

Median onset: 106,786 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 74 complaints

Median onset: 115,500 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 43 complaints

Median onset: 90,381 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 42 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 39 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles. 4.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2004 compare with other Accord years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full Honda Accord report for every year and full specs/safety data.