Honda Accord
22 model years from 2005 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2026
- Class
- Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–48 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2022)
- Recalls
- 49 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (2,012)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 44,520 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Accord in brief
The 2026 Honda Accord is a large car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl and 1.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,292 lb (Base 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 48 MPG combined (51 city / 44 highway), 85% better than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $1,400 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Honda Accord has 22 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2026, classed as Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Compact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 48 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 48 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2,291), engine (2,054), unknown or other (1,574).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2010 has the most recalls (13); all years together count 49 campaigns and 10,780 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Accord compares
The 2005 Honda Accord is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,289 lb (2dr Coupe EX-V6/EX-V6 Mt).
About the Honda Accord
The Honda Accord , also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. Worldwide, over 19 million units of the car have been sold, making it one of the best-selling automobiles of all time. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks, and a Honda Crosstour crossover.
From the Wikipedia article "Honda Accord", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Accord pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 48 MPG combined — 85% better than the average 2026 large car (25.9 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Accord
231 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 3 fire reports · 12 crash reports
Year to avoid2018 Accord
2,012 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 5 fire reports · 38 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Accord changes by model year
- 2023
- New body dimensions: 3.6 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- 2021
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 1.9 in longer, wheelbase +4.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2018
- Engines added: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 2.4L 4-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl
- Lightest version 159 lb lighter
- 2017
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 30 to 48
- 2016
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 47 to 30
- 2015
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- 2014
- New hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 30 to 47
- 2013
- Best combined MPG up from 27 to 30
- 2008
- New body dimensions: 3.1 in longer, wheelbase +2.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 27 to 25
- 2006
- Best combined MPG down from 28 to 26
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 22 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,292 lb | Not rated | 2 | 15 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,292 lb | Not rated | 3 | 120 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,292 lb | Not rated | 6 | 231 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,292 lb | Not rated | 9 | 231 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 47 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,378 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 315 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,378 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 293 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,378 lb | Not rated | 6 | 404 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 48 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,378 lb | Not rated | 6 | 792 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 47 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 6 | 2,012 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 48 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 3 | 584 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 4 | 611 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 47 MPG | 189 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 6 | 638 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 47 MPG | 189 in | 3,327 lb | Not rated | 5 | 932 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 30 MPG | 189 in | 3,263 lb | Not rated | 6 | 1,200 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 27 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,287 lb | Not rated | 8 | 240 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,287 lb | Not rated | 9 | 217 |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,287 lb | Not rated | 13 | 381 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,287 lb | Not rated | 10 | 310 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 190.9 in | 3,287 lb | Not rated | 8 | 540 |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,364 lb | Not rated | 9 | 265 |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,364 lb | Not rated | 9 | 192 |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 187.8 in | 3,289 lb | Not rated | 11 | 257 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Accord
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Crown | 41 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | 51 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 51 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Kia K5 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →