2007 Honda Accord: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Honda Accord has 1049 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag v6 automatic transmission failures, especially on earlier models: frequency: very frequent (multiple owners report transmission issues or warn about them).

Safety record for the 2007 model year

1,049
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
176
Crash reports
30
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Honda Accord vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the Accord?

Across the 18 Accord model years we track, complaint volume runs from 267 (2022) to 2,013 (2003). With 1,049 complaints, the 2007 Accord sits about the same asthe model's median of 1,049.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
320
electrical system
121
power train
116
service brakes
104
steering
88

Recalls affecting the 2007 Accord

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 19V182000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 20

vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Campaign 19E068000

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord,

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V501000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-20

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 19V499000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 E

What owners report on the 8th generation Accord

Owners overwhelmingly view the 8th generation Accord as one of the last truly reliable, well-built Hondas, frequently describing them as "tanks" that can easily exceed 200,000 miles with routine maintenance. The 4-cylinder models are praised for their durabili

  • V6 automatic transmission failures, especially on earlier models: Frequency: very frequent (multiple owners report transmission issues or warn about them)
  • VCM (variable cylinder management) causing oil consumption and oil burning: Frequency: recurrent
  • Timing belt/water pump service required on V6 models (interval-based, not a defect): Frequency: very frequent (mentioned as a major cost consideration)
  • Oil leaks (valve cover gaskets, oil pan, rear main seal): Frequency: recurrent
  • Catalytic converter failures triggering P0420/P0430 codes: Frequency: recurrent

Owner insights for the 8th generation Accord. Read the full 8th generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Accord listings typically run $14,767–$27,819 across 2007 to 2026 model years.

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