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ProblemsByVinFile / 2007-HONDA-ACCORDNHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2007 · Honda
Honda Accord problems
2 critical safety recalls on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 524 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
Reliability score
5.8 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
2
Critical
0
Severe
0
Moderate
Should you avoid this 2007 Accord?
Avoid — the electrical system
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
5 fire-related complaints and 2 crash-related complaints on the steering
Electrical system: 51 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 59,600–131,000 mi
Brakes: 45 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 17,200–50,000 mi
Reliability score 5.8/10 — around the segment average
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2007 Accord· airbagsCrash
The contact's boyfriend owned a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact was not aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving approximately 100 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a rollover accident.…
I was in the driver seat of my 2007 Honda accord with a passenger in the right side front seat. I was traveling in the left lane on a highway (476 southbound in pennsylvania, approximate mile marker 21) at 5:30 am with no cars to my immediate front, side or rear. With no…
I'd like to report an issue with my 07 Honda accord brakes with 32,642 miles. After a few miles of freeway driving (no stop and go) all 4 rotors are very hot. Any rotor is too hot to touch, and in fact, would blister your finger. They are so hot that they sometimes smell of…
While driving a/c quit working. Took to Honda for warranty since car was less than a year old for repair. The said that their was a hole in the condenser from a rock and that warranty would not cover it. Estimate for repair was $620+tax. *tr
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An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Under investigation
2 open at NHTSA
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened February 2015
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA15001 on NHTSA →
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 524 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Honda Accord has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2007 Honda Accord?
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Honda Accord is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 5 fire-related complaints and 2 crash-related complaints on the steering; Electrical system: 51 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 59,600–131,000 mi; Brakes: 45 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 17,200–50,000 mi; Reliability score 5.8/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Honda Accord?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 143 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 89,467 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 89,467 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda Accord has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Honda Accord?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 524 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Honda/Accord.
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