Which year to buy
Best bet2017Fewest serious problems: 0.3× usual
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2018–2019More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.3× usual Extended coverage
232 serious complaints of 296, the most about air bags (115) and engine (25); per car on the road, 0.3× this model's usual year. 9 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016
“My engine makes a loud rattling sound for 2-3 seconds after a cold start-up, especially after the car sat overnight. After 2-3 seconds, the sound goes away. According to honda tsb, the vtc actuator is faulty and needs to be replaced to resolve the problem.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (Service, Jul 2014)
- Extended coverage Under certain specific circumstances the engine may create deposits on the oil control rings, which may lead to increased oil consumption American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2008-11 Accord L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000… (A12-087, Jan 2018)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-066, Jun 2018)
- Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
- Extended coverage Warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. (WE -, Sep 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
296 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–26 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2011 Accord trims
| EX | EX-L | LX | LX Premium | SE |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Honda reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Honda aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | — | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 146 hp | FWD | 31–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 10 | Unknown or other (6) | — |
| 2025 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 146 hp | FWD | 32–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 109 | Steering (43) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 146 hp | FWD | 32–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 219 | Steering (68) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 146 hp | FWD | 32–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 226 | Electrical system (71) | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143–252 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 143–252 hp | FWD | 26–47 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 306 | Electrical system (111) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143–252 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 143–252 hp | FWD | 26–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 282 | Forward collision avoidance (73) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143–252 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 143–252 hp manual available | FWD | 26–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 401 | Forward collision avoidance (111) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143–252 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 143–252 hp manual available | FWD | 26–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 785 | Engine (210) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 192 hp 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143–252 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 143–252 hp manual available | FWD | 26–47 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 2000 | Engine (579) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 143 hp 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–48 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 582 | Electrical system (163) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 185 hp 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 608 | Electrical system (198) | Yes |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 141 hp 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl, 278 hp manual available | FWD | 21–47 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 641 | Electrical system (253) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–47 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 1011 | Electrical system (386) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 1422 | Steering (499) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 380 | Seats (64) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 296 | Air bags (115) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 13 | 580 | Air bags (134) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Apple lists CarPlay for: Accord 2016–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 | Honda ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 86 |
| 2024 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 76 |
| 2024 | Honda ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 143 |
| 2023 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 140 |
| 2023 | Honda ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 86 |
| 2022 | Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 252 |
| 2022 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 54 |
| 2021 | Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 234 |
| 2021 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 48 |
| 2020 | Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 362 |
| 2020 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 39 |
| 2019 | Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 691 |
| 2019 | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 517 |
| 2018 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 1884 |
| 2018 | Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 116 |
| 2017 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 537 |
| 2017 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 537 |
| 2017 | Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 45 |
| 2016 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 607 |
| 2016 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 607 |
| 2015 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 601 |
| 2015 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 601 |
| 2015 | Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 608 |
| 2015 | Honda Accord Plug In Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 608 |
| 2014 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 981 |
| 2014 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 981 |
| 2014 | Honda Accord Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 948 |
| 2014 | Honda Accord Plug In Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 4 | 952 |
| 2013 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 1422 |
| 2013 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 1422 |
| 2012 | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 8 | 380 |
| 2012 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 380 |
| 2012 | Honda Accord V6 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 8 | 367 |
| 2012 | Honda Accord V6 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 367 |
| 2011 | Honda Accord Sedan 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 9 | 296 |
| 2011 | Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 296 |
| 2010 | Honda Accord 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 13 | 580 |
| 2010 | Honda Accord 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 13 | 580 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 32 |
| 2026 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2026 | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 44 |
| 2026 | Accord SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2025 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 32 |
| 2025 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2025 | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 44 |
| 2024 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 32 |
| 2024 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2024 | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 44 |
| 2023 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 32 |
| 2023 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2023 | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 44 |
| 2022 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 33 |
| 2022 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 47 |
| 2022 | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 43 |
| 2022 | Accord Sport/Touring | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–32 |
| 2021 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 33 |
| 2021 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2021 | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 43 |
| 2021 | Accord Sport/Touring | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–32 |
| 2020 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–33 |
| 2020 | Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2019 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–33 |
| 2019 | Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2019 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2018 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–33 |
| 2018 | Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2018 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 47 |
| 2017 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–30 |
| 2017 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2016 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–30 |
| 2015 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–30 |
| 2015 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 47 |
| 2014 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–30 |
| 2014 | Accord Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 47 |
| 2014 | Accord Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 46 |
| 2013 | Accord | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–30 |
| 2012 | Accord | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–27 |
| 2012 | Accord Coupe | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–26 |
| 2011 | Accord | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–26 |
| 2011 | Accord Coupe | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–26 |
| 2010 | Accord | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
23–25 |
| 2010 | Accord Coupe | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–25 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.