2022 Honda Accord: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Honda Accord has 265 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag 1.5l turbocharged engine reliability — reports of blown head gaskets and fuel injector failures, described as a "staggering" number of issues, making ownership a "hit or miss." frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

265
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Honda Accord vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
89
forward collision avoidance
75
engine
33
service brakes
22
fuel/propulsion system
18

Recalls affecting the 2022 Accord

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 23V430000

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can resu…

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passpo…

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 23V858000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 201…

What owners say across generations

The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with the Accord consistently praised as a benchmark for reliability, practicality, and long-term value. Owners across multiple generations express deep satisfaction, describing their vehicles as "bulletproof," "reliabl

  • 1.5L Turbocharged Engine Reliability — Reports of blown head gaskets and fuel injector failures, described as a "staggering" number of issues, making ownership a "hit or miss." Frequency: recurrent.
  • CVT Transmission Performance — Noted as "sluggish," with a detached feeling and a "weird" sound under hard acceleration, though acknowledged to work well enough for average daily driving. Some owners express long-term reliability concerns. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment System Lag — Slow response times, slow menu navigation, and delays in connecting to phones. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Interior Build Quality/Rattles — Reports of the car not feeling as "solid" as expected, with door closure sounds and a light trunk lid cited as examples. Rattles on bumpy roads are mentioned from new. Frequency: isolated.
  • Paint Quality — Black paint in particular is noted for being prone to swirl marks. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Accord.

Typical used price

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

Other Accord model years

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