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ProblemsByVin File / 2022-HONDA-ACCORD NHTSA data synced 3 days ago
2022 · Honda

Honda Accord problems

197 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2022 Accord?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
67 reports · fails ~10,000 mi · avg $850
moderate
engine
17 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
steering
10 reports · fails ~46,319 mi · avg $700
moderate
cruise control
8 reports · fails ~1,700 mi · avg $600
moderate
powertrain
6 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
brakes
4 reports · avg $450
moderate
suspension
4 reports · avg $900
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2022 Accord · engine
Car started overheating randomly while driving and pulled over to see why. Opened the hood to white smoke everywhere and an active leak of coolant by the exhaust manifold. Took it to a mechanic and was told the cylinder head itself has porosity and/or a hairline crack. Pressure…
2022 Accord · electrical
The fuel system on my 2022 Honda Accord malfunctioned and caused a sudden loss of power while my teenage son was driving. On 12/03/2025 at approximately 4:50 PM, the vehicle went into reduced-power (limp) mode while traveling in heavy highway traffic on a busy highway in a…
2022 Accord · electrical
The problem is with the Infotainment system. It was replaced once under warranty but is again malfunctioning. The infotainment system controls some critical features of the vehicle. One instance is when trying to calibrate tpms after a low condition, it is impossible to get…
2022 Accord · engine
The contact bought his goddaughter a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his goddaughter's husband was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the brake system, the admission system, the TPMS, and vehicle assist stability warning lights were…
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 24V064000 February 1, 2024

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking · opened April 2024

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA24002 on NHTSA →

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Common questions

Is the 2022 Honda Accord reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Honda Accord is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2022 Honda Accord?

The 2022 Honda Accord is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. 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 2022 Honda Accord?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 67 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 10,000 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 10,000 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 2022 Honda Accord?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 197 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, 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.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Honda/Accord. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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