Honda Accord ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2010–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Honda Accord we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Accord across generations.
Average Score
88/100
Best Year
2022 Honda Accord
Score 92
Weakest Year
2020 Honda Accord
Score 84
Every Honda Accord Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A consistently reliable and smart investment that delivers peace of mind and low running costs.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Braking System · A/C Condenser/Compressor
A top-tier choice for reliability, offering peace of mind with minimal compromise.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Brake System Wear · Interior Trim Rattles
A segment leader for dependability, offering a near-bulletproof ownership experience with proper care.
Top risks: Infotainment System · CVT Transmission · Brake Components
A supremely reliable and sensible choice that offers peace of mind from day one.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Interior Trim & HVAC · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A remarkably dependable choice that will serve you well for years, provided you're aware of and address its minor Achilles' heels.
Top risks: V6 Engine (VCM System) · Automatic Transmission (5-speed) · Electrical System
A top-tier choice for reliability, but specific V6 engine and 4-cylinder transmission issues demand careful attention during purchase and ownership.
Top risks: V6 Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) · Automatic Transmission Shudder (4-cylinder) · Air Conditioning Compressor/Clutch
A pillar of reliability in the mid-size segment, but be aware of a few specific component weaknesses.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Starter Motor · V6 Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
A top-tier reliable sedan, but specific component weaknesses warrant pre-purchase vigilance.
Top risks: VCM System (V6 Engines) · Air Conditioning System · Starter Motor (4-Cylinder Engines)
A segment leader in reliability, the 2016 Accord offers rock-solid dependability with a few identifiable, manageable weak points.
Top risks: HVAC System · Starter Motor · V6 Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
A smart, low-risk investment for practical, long-term transportation, especially in its 4-cylinder guise.
Top risks: Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) System - V6 · Starter Motor (4-Cylinder Models) · Infotainment System / Connectivity
A top-tier sedan with a few specific areas to scrutinize, but generally a highly reliable and rewarding choice.
Top risks: Infotainment System · 1.5L Turbo Engine Oil Dilution · A/C System Failure
A top-tier sedan offering an exceptional blend of reliability, comfort, and driving dynamics, provided the 1.5T engine's service history is clear.
Top risks: Engine (1.5T specific) · Infotainment System · Brake System
A fundamentally solid and highly dependable new sedan, poised to uphold Honda's stellar reliability reputation.
Top risks: Infotainment System & Software · Initial Production Quirks · Turbocharger Longevity (1.5T)
A consistently strong performer, the 2013 Accord offers a reassuringly low-risk ownership experience for budget-conscious buyers.
Top risks: Engine (V6 VCM System) · Infotainment/Electrical · CVT Transmission (I4 models)
A steadfast daily driver, but the V6 engine requires careful consideration due to known VCM issues.
Top risks: V6 Engine (VCM System) · Braking System · HVAC Blower Motor/Resistor
A solid used car buy with a couple of CVT concerns to watch.
Top risks: Brake System · Infotainment Electronics · 12V Battery
Problems That Follow the Accord Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Infotainment System
Appears in 5 model years · 31% of generations
V6 Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Appears in 3 model years · 19% of generations
V6 Engine (VCM System)
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Braking System
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Air Conditioning System
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Starter Motor
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Brake System
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Accord vs. the Competition
Head-to-head reliability comparisons with the Accord's main rivals.