Reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
RepairPal gave the Honda Accord an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Accord 4th out of 30 among Midsize Cars.
Cost
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda Accord is $342, compared to an average of $449 for Midsize Cars and $619 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Frequency
According to RepairPal, Honda Accord owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.7 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.4 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Severity
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 6% for the Honda Accord, compared to an average of 10% for Midsize Cars and 12% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
2018 - present
This current-generation Honda Accord is the most highly rated car in its class by Edmunds. Available only as a four-door sedan, the 2018-2022 Accord comes standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, so it's easy to integrate your smartphone into the touchscreen. It also has Honda Sensing®, which adds extra driver assist features such as forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control.
The standard 1.5-liter engine provides more than adequate power and excellent fuel economy estimates, but the 2.0-liter is undeniably more fun to drive. The Accord Hybrid offers a fuel-efficient alternative that splits the difference between the two gas-only engines in terms of power and offers an EPA estimate of up to 47 mpg combined.
What you can expect to pay for a 2018 - 2022 Honda Accord
Model highlights
Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth®
Standard advanced driver assist features
Available head-up display (HUD)
USB input and charging
2013 - 2017
Available as a four-door sedan or a two-door coupe, Accord models built for 2013-2017 offer generous interior and cargo space and a sporty driving persona.
Three engine choices are available. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with good power and estimated fuel economy. Higher level trims are available with a 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower. It’s not as fuel-efficient as the four-cylinder, but it is the most powerful engine ever offered in an Accord. In 2014, Honda introduced a new Accord Hybrid with an EPA estimate of up to 47 mpg combined. For just the 2014 model year, Honda offered an Accord Plug-In Hybrid in limited markets, with up to 13 miles of EPA-estimated electric-only range. For the 2016 model year, the Accord underwent a significant update, with new styling, the addition of the Honda Sensing system of driver assist aids to the options list, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration on some trims, and an updated Accord Hybrid with more power and slightly improved trunk space.
What you can expect to pay for a 2013 - 2017 Honda Accord
Model highlights
Available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (2016-2017)
Available advanced driver assist features (2016-2017)
Bluetooth
Standard USB audio input and charging
Standard backup camera
Accord Coupe available with V6 engine and six-speed manual transmission
Accord Plug-In Hybrid available for single model year (2014)
2008 - 2012
Available from 2008 to 2012, this generation of Accord is larger than prior Accords and offers more power and improved fuel efficiency.
Offered as a sedan and sporty coupe, the 2008-2012 Accords come in a variety of trim levels to suit any buyer’s needs. These Accords are available with either a four-cylinder or V6 engine, both of which boast good fuel economy estimates considering the age of the car. A refresh for the 2011 model year brought new styling, plus updates such as a backup camera and USB input.
These Accords lack advanced driver assist systems such as forward collision warning you can find on newer models, but they do come with side curtain airbags and stability control as standard equipment. This generation of Accord is available with Bluetooth for phone pairing and also comes with an auxiliary input for audio, but no models are available with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, as that technology debuted later. The 2011 refresh introduced controls for the iPod® using the built-in audio system and USB input, which continue to be compatible with current Apple smartphones.
What you can expect to pay for a 2011 - 2012 Honda Accord
Model highlights
Backup camera (EX-L V6, 2011-2012)
USB input for audio (2011-2012)
Bluetooth phone interface
Standard 190-horsepower four-cylinder and optional 271-horsepower V6
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Changes by year
Latest generation from 2018 - present
2022 Honda Accord
2021 Honda Accord
New for 2021
Entire lineup refreshed with slight styling and feature changes
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (EX-L, Sport 2.0T, Touring)
New Sport SE model adds popular features such as leather seating, heated front seats, and a power passenger seat
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2020 Honda Accord
2019 Honda Accord
New for 2019
Touring no longer available with 1.5-liter engine
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2018 Honda Accord
New for 2018
All-new design is lower, wider, and sportier than predecessor
Turbocharged four-cylinder engines offer significantly better EPA estimates
Improved touchscreen infotainment system
Improved Accord Hybrid has same size trunk as non-hybrid
Accord two-door coupe no longer offered
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Previous generation from 2013 - 2017
2017 Honda Accord
New for 2017
New Sport Special Edition sedan adds heated leather seats with red accent stitching to Accord Sport
Accord Hybrid returns to lineup with more power, better fuel economy, and a slightly larger trunk
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2016 Honda Accord
New for 2016
Exterior styling updates include new LED taillights for all models, LED headlights for EX-L and Touring
Updated suspension tuning for improved ride and handling
New 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (EX and above)
Honda Sensing driver assist package optional on all trim levels
Accord Hybrid dropped
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2015 Honda Accord
New for 2015
No significant changes
Accord Plug-In Hybrid discontinued (standard Hybrid still available)
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2014 Honda Accord
New for 2014
Accord Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models introduced
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2013 Honda Accord
New for 2013
All-new ninth-generation Accord with sleeker exterior styling, roomy interior, and more cargo space than 2008-2012 models
Features include standard USB audio interface, backup camera, dual-zone automatic climate control
New Sport trim includes chrome exhaust finisher, 18-inch wheels; available with six-speed manual transmission
Forward collision warning and lane departure warning available (EX-L and Touring)
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Previous generation from 2008 - 2012
2012 Honda Accord
2011 Honda Accord
New for 2011
USB audio interface added (all trims except LX)
Refreshed exterior and interior styling
Improved fuel economy
New SE trim level adds leather seating, heated front seats, and power lumbar at a lower price than EX-L
Rearview camera (EX-L with navigation system)
Driver's seat memory functions and shift paddles (EX-L V6)
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