Honda Accord problems
0 safety recalls. 720 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. HAS OCCURRED 6 TIMES SINCE MARCH 2018. NO COLORATION WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, WEATHER CONDITIONS OR SPEED. SYMPTOM: DRIVING & BRAKING HARD TO SLOW DOWN, PLACE INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVS UP TO 5K RPM. RESTART CAR AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND ENGINE…
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IS MORE AND CAUSING BURNING OF ENGINE OIL VERY FREQUENTLY. THIS IS CAUSING RATTLING NOISE WHEN ACCELARATING AND WOULD CAUSE MORE DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS IF DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.
LOUD WHINING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, CAUSED US TO HAVE THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER CHECK THE BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE VERY BADLY WORN THROUGH. THE CAR IS DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME, MEANING THE BRAKES WOULD…
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. DIFFICULTY STOPPING THE CAR. IT WAS NECESSARY TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN ENGINE OFF. HONDA DEALERSHIP CHECKED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION FOR THIS PROBLEM. FEARFUL OF THIS…
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Common questions
Is the 2009 Honda Accord reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 720 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 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.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Honda Accord?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 217 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $450 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. 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 2009 Honda Accord?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 720 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 aren't always better value.