The Lemon Index2022 Honda Accord.
The 2022 Honda Accord is about average by owner complaints: 189 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 93, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 26 to 47 mpg combined. The best Honda Accord year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 313 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2022 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 1K to 58K miles on the car (24 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- 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.
- airbags 2024
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Show all 4 recalls
- brakes 2023
A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
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 95 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 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
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
My car wonât start itâs saying my brake system. It will turn on but wonât drive.
2022 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 11660286
More owner reports
Car won't crank lights on dash on. KEEP saying ABS Braking system.
NHTSA complaint 11694409
I have a 2022 Honda Accord Sport. The automatic braking system activates at random times, even when nothing is around the car. I have almost been rear ended several times because of this issue.
NHTSA complaint 11454059
Quick answers
Is the 2022 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 93; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Accord year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (46%), electrical (28%) and brakes (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Accord have?
4 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 2022 Honda Accord get?
26 to 47 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 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 2022 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,300 and 58,000 miles. The middle report was at 21,000 miles, from 24 complaints.
Does the 2022 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $1350 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Honda Accord have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda Accord year is better than the 2022?
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