The Lemon Index2023 Honda Accord.
The 2023 Honda Accord is so far about average by owner complaints: 230 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 98, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 32 to 48 mpg combined. The best Honda Accord year is 2011.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 230 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Accord year. 2023 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 9K to 32K miles on the car (21 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 9
- tires 2026
When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- tires 2026
When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
- seats 2026
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat.
Show all 9 recalls
- electrical 2025
Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
- seats 2024
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.
- fuel system, gasoline 2024
The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- seat belts 2023
The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate.
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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 118 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service Bulletin - The telematics control unit has a parasitic draw that causes a dead 12 volt…
- Service Bulletin - The telematics control unit has a parasitic draw that causes a dead 12 volt…
- Service Bulletin - Multiple warning lights on and the vehicle may go into fail-safe mode; DTC…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedFront seat belt assemblies may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate2024–2025
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 HYBRID 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1350–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
OTA system keeps failing and needed to go to dealer every other week. The radio freezes and glitches. Yes Iâve been to dealer 3 times in the last 6 months about this issues.
2023 Honda Accord owner · NHTSA complaint 11729353
More owner reports
When driving home the car emergency braked with no cars, debris, or anything else in the road. Car breaked to a full stop from 40mph causing serious whiplash and almost causing an accident.
NHTSA complaint 11615358
Car stopped/hit the brakes on its own without anything in front of it. The collision detection warning went off while traveling at 25 mph, hit the brakes and stopped the car. I have a dashcam and can provide video proof of it.
NHTSA complaint 11622833
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Honda Accord reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 98; 100 is average). The best Honda Accord year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2023 Honda Accord problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (32%), brakes (27%) and automatic emergency braking (27%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Accord have?
9 safety recalls (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Honda Accord get?
32 to 48 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 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 2023 Honda Accord problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,800 and 32,600 miles. The middle report was at 14,600 miles, from 21 complaints.
Does the 2023 Honda Accord have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Honda Accord cost in fuel a year?
About $1350 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Honda Accord have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda Accord year is better than the 2023?
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