Honda Accord VIN Check — Free Recall & Complaint Lookup

Quick answer

The most-reported Accord run is 1HGCV2F39JA (2018 builds) with 85 complaints, 21.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 19% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 12.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 97 recall campaigns for Accord model years 1982–2024.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda Accord has 5,117 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 2% of every Accord complaint on file.

FIG.01·Honda Accord — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)	Year	Complaints	Involved a crash	Fire
1HGCV2F39JA••••••	2018	85	—	—
1HGCM66583A••••••	2003	72	2	—
1HGCM66533A••••••	2003	69	4	1
1HGCM66593A••••••	2003	67	4	—
1HGCM66563A••••••	2003	66	1	1
1HGCM66553A••••••	2003	64	6	1
1HGCM66523A••••••	2003	64	2	—
1HGCV1F30JA••••••	2018	59	1	1
1HGCV1F39JA••••••	2018	57	1	—
1HGCM66513A••••••	2003	56	2	—
1HGCM66573A••••••	2003	56	3	—
1HGCV1F38JA••••••	2018	55	2	—

ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 5,105 Accord runs has 55 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 1,046 Accord VINs so far, most often 2018, 2017, 2013 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Honda Accord the gap between build years is 5.4×: a 2018 car draws 12.5 complaints per run, a 2006 one 2.3.

FIG.02·Honda Accord — complaint rate by model year
Year	Per run	Complaints	Runs	Crashes
2022	3.2	256	79	5
2021	3.2	240	75	14
2020	4.7	357	76	13
2019	7	682	97	24
2018	12.5	1856	148	34
2017	3.1	514	165	34
2016	3.6	573	157	30
2015	4.5	575	128	35
2014	7	926	133	49
2013	8	1288	162	57
2012	2.9	328	113	38
2011	2.4	258	108	28
2010	3.5	509	146	33
2009	3.5	600	172	41
2008	5.9	1263	213	58
2007	2.6	443	169	76
2006	2.3	365	158	45
2005	3.3	587	179	85
2004	4	872	219	71
2003	6.9	1629	236	136

ROWS 20·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2018 at 12.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 2.3. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 19% of everything Honda Accord owners report: Electrical System, 3,646 of 20,581 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Honda Accord — most-reported systems
System	Complaints	Involved a crash	Fire
Electrical System	3646	111	89
Air Bags	3418	805	14
Power Train	3181	102	11
Service Brakes	2322	194	6
Engine	2095	54	29
Unknown Or Other	1575	57	23
Steering	1408	121	25
Hydraulic	1192	101	1

ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 97 recall campaigns on the Honda Accord; the 6 below cover build years 1990 to 2006. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Honda Accord — recall campaigns
Campaign	Component	Model years
06E064000	Exterior Lighting	1990–2006
06E023000	Exterior Lighting:headlights	1990–2006
06E032000	Exterior Lighting	1990–2005
09E025000	Exterior Lighting:headlights	1990–2005
08E050000	Exterior Lighting:headlights	1990–2003
06E025000	Exterior Lighting:headlights	1990–2003

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The Accord against its rivals

The Accord draws 4 complaints per production run; the Toyota Camry 5.7, the Nissan Altima 9.3 and the Infiniti Q50 2.6.

FIG.05·Honda Accord VIN check vs rivals
Model	Complaints	Runs	Per run	Involved a crash
Honda Accord	20,581	5,117	4	7.8%
Toyota Camry	15,758	2,788	5.7	15.3%
Nissan Altima	13,514	1,455	9.3	5.3%
Infiniti Q50	466	180	2.6	7.5%

ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 20,581 reports on the Honda Accord, 7.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Honda Accord — complaint severity
Outcome	Honda Accord	All vehicles
Complaints filed	20,581	1,115,966
Involved a crash	1,603 (7.8%)	64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire	182 (0.9%)	26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported	1,417	58,013
Deaths reported	28	2,728

ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 34% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Honda Accord share of that is 20,581 complaints over 5,117 runs, 1.8% of everything on record.

Everything on the Honda Accord

Recalls415 campaigns Fuel economy48 mpg best Reliability4.0/5 Common problems24,369 complaints DimensionsSize, weight, generations Cargo space34 cu ft Used prices14,986 listings What yours is worthValue by year & mileage Insurance costEstimated per year Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1981–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Honda Accord VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 20,581 NHTSA complaints from 5,117 Accord runs and 97 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Accord production run has the most complaints?

1HGCV2F39JA, a 2018 build, with 85 complaints. The typical Accord run has 4.

Which Accord years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 12.5 complaints per run and 2006 lightest at 2.3.

Does the Accord get more complaints than the Toyota Camry?

No: 4 complaints per production run for the Accord against 5.7 for the Toyota Camry.

How many Accord complaints involve a crash?

7.8% of 20,581 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 182 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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