Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Honda Accord
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Honda Accord has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 922 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E044000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E038000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E032000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E025000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V025000 IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V256000 HONDA/INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V051000 HONDA/FMVSS 209/REAR CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V380000 HONDA/FMVSS 209/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 407 complaints
- Power Train 209 complaints
- Electrical System 78 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 57 complaints
- Structure 47 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43 complaints
Of the 922 complaints on file, 143 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 922 complaints, owners report 118 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This model has a high recall rate with 19 campaigns and 922 complaints, suggesting recurring issues. The airbag system particularly stands out, contributing heavily to complaint counts, raising reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Ignition switch | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Ignition switch trouble
- Check engine light
- Unusual brake noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.