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Honda Accord: common problems & condition

121
Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
51/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100
37%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 56%



Across 121 used Honda Accords we inspected, this model scores noticeably below average — average condition 51/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.

What we found

Most common faults

Fuel trim out of range · Engine
60%
Oil leaks · Engine
60%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
31%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
31%

Share of inspected Honda Accords where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 21% Good 16% Mediocre 26% Poor 36%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.

82%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
14%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
32%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
How long does a Accord stay good?
Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 40–60k mi: 73% in good shape (11 cars) 60–80k mi: 69% in good shape (13 cars) 80–100k mi: 60% in good shape (10 cars) 100–120k mi: 30% in good shape (30 cars) 120–140k mi: 33% in good shape (12 cars) 140–160k mi: 11% in good shape (18 cars) 160–180k mi: 0% in good shape (6 cars) 180–200k mi: 0% in good shape (6 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 4 years old: 83% in good shape (6 cars) 5 years old: 75% in good shape (8 cars) 6 years old: 83% in good shape (12 cars) 7 years old: 50% in good shape (8 cars) 9 years old: 11% in good shape (9 cars) 10 years old: 50% in good shape (6 cars) 11 years old: 33% in good shape (6 cars) 12 years old: 9% in good shape (11 cars) 13 years old: 13% in good shape (8 cars) 14 years old: 17% in good shape (6 cars) 15 years old: 11% in good shape (9 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share of Honda Accords in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.

What else does ~$14k buy? A used Honda Accord typically sells for around $14,155 — compare the odds of getting a good car across every make at that budget. Compare →
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Straight from recent Honda Accord reports

2021 Honda Accord · 48k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, oil leaks, dirty or low engine oil. Inspected Sep 29.
2021 Honda Accord · 67k mi — flagged: fuel trim out of range, oil leaks, cv joints. Inspected Sep 20.
The bottom line

These Accords often hide heavy body work under fresh paint, with structural repairs well above the usual rate, so start with a frame and panel check and walk if you confirm structural work. Engines are the other problem: oil leaks and out-of-range fuel trim hit most of them, so get it on a lift, look for seepage, and insist on a live scan that hasn't been wiped. Budget for cracked bushings and worn tires. If the structure is clean and the engine isn't already leaking, use those faults to negotiate hard; otherwise keep walking.

FAQ
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Is the Honda Accord reliable?
37% of the 121 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 51/100 — it scores noticeably below average.
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What are the most common problems on a used Honda Accord?
The items we flag most often are fuel trim out of range (60%), oil leaks (60%), tires condition & wear (50%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 32% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 121 inspections · updated Oct 1, 2026