2019 Honda Accord Problems

667 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 8/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine169
Forward Collision Avoidance150
Fuel/Propulsion System107
Electrical System100
Service Brakes88
Unknown Or Other80

In the owners’ words

“Coolant is leaking into my cylinders due to the head gasket design flaw. Engine now needs to be replaced and it’s over $6,000. My car has about 150k miles. About 18 months ago it started misfiring, even while on the highway multiple times with my children. Codes came back saying i needed to replace ignition coils and spark plugs. Did that over and over and over. Turns out this is an on going issue with this specific ”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Honda Accord owner
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Honda Accord owner
“The car was driving fine and then all of the dashboard lights came on. The car wouldn’t drive faster than 20 MPH. The dealership said it was a head gasket and injector problem. They quoted me $6000”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Honda Accord owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
28/05/2020Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles
10/12/2020Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the
25/03/2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan
09/03/2023Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belt
18/12/2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022
21/05/2026Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 201

Questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Honda Accord reliable?

On the federal record it scores 8/100: 667 owner complaints (95.29 per year on the road) and 6 recall campaigns, 6 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Accord?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 169 of 694 categorised reports.

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The 2019 Honda Accord scored 8/100 on the federal record.

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