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2022 Honda Accord: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

228 NHTSA owner complaints · 4 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Honda Accord
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Owner complaints: 228 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 57.0

Electrical System87Unknown Or Other66Forward Collision Avoidance59Engine29Fuel/Propulsion System17Service Brakes14

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

Issues with the Infotainment System - the screen flickers and switches constantly while driving which is a distraction and safety issue. Honda has told us in the past that the issue was with the USB cord being used but that is not it. This issue now happens anytime, not just when the USB is connected. All of the following has occurred: unexpected screen flashing/flickering; phantom or uncontrolled touchscreen inputs…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that on four occasions while driving at various speeds, the pre-collision warning light activated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking activated and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The entire monitor is experiencing "ghost touch" issues. While driving, the monitor rapidly changes screens beeping each time. It will throw you out of bluetooth into a random radio station. It switches from screen to screen beeping each time. It is extremely distracting while driving. In my opinion, the distraction is hazardous. It has been to dealer, I have also filed a case with Honda Case # 16523872). Deale…

Recalls: 4 campaigns (4 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
24V064000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 …
23V430000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TractHonda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in …
23V858000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V,…
26V332000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 33 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $1,850

Fuel (your region) $1,850
Maintenance band (your region) $0$892
Estimated running cost this year (age 4) $2,742

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$4,777vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Honda Accord?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (87 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2022 Honda Accord a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 15/100, computed from 228 NHTSA complaints and 4 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2022 Honda Accord have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Honda Accord, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 01/02/2024. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2022 Honda Accord really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

15RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 228 NHTSA complaints on record (57.0/yr of exposure)
  • 4 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems

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