Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Honda Accord
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2025 Honda Accord, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 99 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 46 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 17 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Lane Departure 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
Of the 99 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 99 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Honda Accord has a moderate number of complaints, with steering issues being the most prevalent. The data on recall campaigns is unavailable, limiting a full assessment of potential manufacturer interventions. However, the complaint trends suggest some reliability concerns, particularly regarding the steering and forward collision avoidance systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| forward collision system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | rare |
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 replacements
- Tire rotations and balances
- Cabin air filter replacements
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Collision system warnings
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Brake performance issues
- Engine warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.