The Lemon Index2019 Honda Accord.
The 2019 Honda Accord is about average by owner complaints: 261 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 94, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 26 to 48 mpg combined. The best Honda Accord year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 790 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2019 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 4K to 65K miles on the car (234 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 7K–98K miles
- automatic emergency braking complaints mostly came at 13K–35K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 4K–68K miles
Recalls 6
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- seat belts 2023
A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Show all 6 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2021
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- electrical 2020
A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 335 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenInadvertent automatic emergency braking2024
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedInadvertent automatic emergency braking2022–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1350–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Several times for no reason the AEP (Automatic Emergency Braking) light on my 2019 Honda Accord came on and the car started to stop. These events occurred in January-February 2022.
2019 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 11453870
More owner reports
I was driving for abou 10 min I can see smog coming out of brakes and a message on screen saying brake problems so I stoped the car and I can see the rotors seem to be very worn out I believe it's something with brake pads
NHTSA complaint 11316808
Car applied brakes on highway for no reason. Was almost rear ended as a result.
NHTSA complaint 11472362
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Honda Accord reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 94; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Accord year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (27%), brakes (25%) and electrical (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Accord have?
6 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 2019 Honda Accord get?
26 to 48 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Honda Accord safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,600 and 65,000 miles. The middle report was at 18,000 miles, from 234 complaints.
Does the 2019 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $1350 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Honda Accord have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda Accord year is better than the 2019?
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