Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 87/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Honda Accord Reliability Report

The 2026 Honda Accord has an excellent reliability standing, with no owner complaints or recalls on file yet and repair costs below the sedan class.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$400

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,850–$1,950

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs90/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Newest Accord, with no complaints or recalls on file yet, though that mostly reflects its short time on the road.

Should You Buy the 2026 Honda Accord?

Reliability standing is excellent, and it sits above average among 2026 sedans. Independent repair-cost data puts model-wide upkeep at about $400 a year, against $526 for the class. It also earns 5 of 5 stars in the federal crash test.

Owners have filed no complaints and federal recall records show no recalls. Treat that with care. This is the newest model year, and complaints and recalls build up with time on the road, so an empty record mostly reflects how little time it has had. There are no symptoms to describe yet.

The 2025 Accord also has an excellent standing, but it rates worse here, with 65 owner complaints and 1 recall on file. Its longer record shows what owners have reported, though it does not make the 2026 a riskier choice. Before buying, run the VIN through federal recall records, since a recall could be issued after this data. Ask for service records if the car is not new.

See also the 2025 Honda Accord for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+$126 cheaper to maintain than avg midsize cars
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low major repair risk (9%)
+No recalls issued

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2026 Honda Accord With

2026 Toyota Camry

Reliability: 88/100

Excellent

2026 Nissan Altima

Reliability: 88/100

Excellent

2026 Hyundai Sonata

Reliability: 75/100

Good

2026 Kia K5

Reliability: 83/100

Excellent

2026 Ford Mustang

Reliability: 78/100

Good

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Honda Accord — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 0.3

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Honda Accord? Check its history first

Every 2026 Honda Accord has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Honda Accord NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 9.5%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (No)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

HEV Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 9.5%

Safety Technologies

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Honda AccordRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

4.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$400

vs $526 avg for midsize cars

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.3

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Accord

$400

Category Avg

$526

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Honda Accord Resale Value

The Honda Accord is estimated to retain about 77.4% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Honda Accord model overall and is not specific to the 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 77.4%
Depreciation: 22.6%
Listings Analyzed: 720

Listings observed in June 2026. Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.

Explore Honda Accord depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

31–32 MPG

Running cost: $2,250–$2,350/yr

Fuel + repair

28–29 city / 36–37 hwy MPG

Hybrid

44–48 MPG

Running cost: $1,650–$1,750/yr

Fuel + repair

46–51 city / 41–44 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Accord 1.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	29	37	32	$1,850
Accord SE 1.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	28	36	31	$1,950

Hybrid trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Accord Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	51	44	48	$1,250
Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring 2.0L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	46	41	44	$1,350

Best & Worst Honda Accord Years

Best Honda Accord Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Honda Accord Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Honda Accord reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	63/100	Good
2019	70/100	Good
2020	73/100	Good
2021	78/100	Good
2022	77/100	Good
2023	74/100	Good
2024	76/100	Good
2025	84/100	Excellent
2026	87/100	Excellent

Honda Accord Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	87/100	+3	Excellent	0	0
2025	84/100	+8	Excellent	1	65
2024	76/100	+2	Good	6	166
2023	74/100	-3	Good	10	199
2022	77/100	-1	Good	3	201
2021	78/100	+5	Good	5	215
2020	73/100	+3	Good	8	344
2019	70/100	+7	Good	5	574
2018	63/100	—	Good	8	1739

2026 Honda Accord Reliability by Powertrain

The 2026 Honda Accord is available with 2powertrain options. Here's how they compare on reliability.

Reliability comparison across powertrain options
Powertrain	Complaints	Recalls	Incidents*	Crash Rating
Gas	0	0	0	5 out of 5
HEV	0	0	0	5 out of 5
Total	0	0	0

NHTSA tracks complaints by vehicle configuration when that detail is available. Model-level reports that do not identify a specific powertrain are included in Total but not assigned to a row. A plus sign indicates a confirmed minimum; — means no complaints could be attributed to that specific powertrain. N/T = Not tested by NHTSA.

* Incidents = crash + fire reports. A single complaint can include multiple incident types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Honda Accord reliable?

Yes, its reliability standing is excellent and above average among 2026 sedans. Owners have filed no complaints and there are no recalls. Because this is the newest year, that clean record partly reflects limited time on the road, so it is a good start rather than a long track record.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Accord?

None so far. Owners have filed no complaints for this model year, so no pattern of failures has emerged. Problems usually surface as cars age and add miles, so this may change. Check back as more owner reports are filed.

Does the 2026 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Federal recall records list no recalls for the 2026 Accord. New recalls can be issued at any time, so enter the VIN in the federal recall lookup before you buy. The 2025 Accord has 1 recall on file.

How much does it cost to repair a Honda Accord each year?

Independent repair-cost data estimates about $400 a year for the Accord, compared with $526 for its class. That figure is model-wide, not specific to 2026, but it suggests lower upkeep than a typical midsize sedan.

Is the 2026 Honda Accord better than the 2025?

The 2026 rates better in this data, but the comparison is uneven. The 2025 has 65 complaints and 1 recall, while the 2026 has none, largely because it is newer. Both have an excellent standing, and the 2026 has the 5 of 5 star federal crash rating.

Don’t buy a 2026 Honda Accord without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Honda Accord

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Honda Accord does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on complaint severity (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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