The Lemon Index2010 Honda Accord.
The 2010 Honda Accord is better than average by owner complaints: 206 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 59, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 13 recalls, and it gets 20 to 25 mpg combined. The best Honda Accord year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 640 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 20K to 89K miles on the car (414 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 49K–104K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 31K–105K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 14K–26K miles
Recalls 13
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 13 recalls
- airbags 2018
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2017
One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- transmission & drivetrain 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
- electrical 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES.
- suspension 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES.
- equipment 2009
HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 117 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys & Pilots, 2010 &…
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 Odysseys, 2010 & 2013…
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 Accord V6s, Pilots…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSrs control module failure2015–2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★★
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
2010 Honda Accord. Consumer states problem with rear brakes
2010 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 10403096
More owner reports
Having owned 6 hondas over several years. This is the most uncomfortable car I have ever owned. I can only drive it for short distances otherwise I get backaches and also bothers my hip.
NHTSA complaint 10416570
Driver's seat on 2010 Honda Accord causes severe back and neck pain after 15 minutes in the seat.
NHTSA complaint 10378334
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Honda Accord reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 59; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Accord year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2010 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (31%), seats (14%) and brakes (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Honda Accord have?
13 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Accord get?
20 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,000 and 89,000 miles. The middle report was at 42,600 miles, from 414 complaints.
Does the 2010 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 7% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Honda Accord have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Accord year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2012 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works