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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2005 Honda Accord equipment problems
severe Owners of the 2005 Honda Accord have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the equipment at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See equipment across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | equipment complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Accord (this page) | 9 |
| 2006 Accord | 9 |
| 2007 Accord | 4 |
| 2008 Accord | 13 |
| 2009 Accord | 4 |
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What stands out
Among the 7 model years of Honda Accord in our records for equipment problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA equipment complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 21 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering equipment on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The jacks that Honda provide for its 2005 Honda is not safe the system is a knuckle busting experierience and the jack will not hold the vehicle. It takes a lot longer to move the damaged tire from the vehicle. Why is it not a law that all car manufacturers are required to use a full size spare and a floor style jack I work in the automotive field and I know how to use a jack. *ak
Had equipment trouble with your 2005 Honda Accord?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the equipment problem on the 2005 Honda Accord?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.
At what mileage does the equipment typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, equipment issues most often appear around 71,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for equipment repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to equipment?
No active recalls currently cover equipment issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Honda/Accord.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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