Worst Complaints About the Honda Accord
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Accord owners are having the most trouble with the transmission (27%), brakes (17%), and the engine (15%). We've listed the most common owner complaints below. The full list is available on CarComplaints.com.
- Transmission Slipping and Jerking 353 complaints at an average of 94,831 miles in the 2002 Honda Accord.
- Clear Coat Is Peeling From Hood, Roof, And/or Trunk 127 complaints at an average of 108,169 miles in the 1998 Honda Accord.
- Transmission Slips Out of Gear 127 complaints at an average of 95,044 miles in the 2003 Honda Accord.
What's Wrong with the Accord?
You should avoid the 7th generation (2003–2007) Accord because of its overall PainRank™ of 83.78.
| Generation | Model | Years | Reliability | Complaints | PainRank (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Gen | Accord | 2018–2019 | 135 | 18.27 | |
| 9th Gen | Accord | 2013–2017 | 1230 | 48.51 | |
| 8th Gen | Accord | 2008–2012 | 4322 | 45.06 | |
| 7th Gen | Accord | 2003–2007 | 3091 | 83.78 | |
| 6th Gen | Accord | 1998–2002 | 2844 | 60.37 | |
| 5th Gen | Accord | 1994–1997 | 189 | 8.75 | |
| 4th Gen | Accord | 1990–1993 | 194 | 4.4 | |
| 3rd Gen | Accord | 1986–1989 | 46 | 2.43 | |
| 1st Gen | Accord | 1979–1979 | 1 | 0.33 |