Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Honda Accord suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Honda Accord have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Accord | 12 |
| 2016 Accord | 11 |
| 2018 Accord | 12 |
| 2019 Accord (this page) | 5 |
| 2020 Accord | 4 |
| 2022 Accord | 4 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 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 suspension 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 - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2022 Accords and 2022 HR-V Sports with a customer complaint of a front damper noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Back windshield leaked. A third of the seal was not installed and water leaked into roof liner in car. Leaked from rain and car wash. Suspension clunks and makes noise like an old car. Vehicle in shop almost 30 days 1st year, at least 18 consecutive. Dealer recommended vehicle be bought back due to issues but Honda regional mechanic came in and said tha'ts just how they ride. Car still rides…
Had suspension trouble with your 2019 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 suspension problem on the 2019 Honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 47,899 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 $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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/2019/Honda/Accord.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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