2019 Honda Accord: reliability, problems and cost to own
FairBelow average
It scores 25 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,143 to own, including $3,934 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$2,409
Transmission & drivetrain$515
Driver-assist & stability$310
Electrical system$215
Fuel system$158
Brakes$104
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 22, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Electrical System › Body Control Module › SoftwareDec 10, 2020 · campaign 20V771000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights,
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 25 out of 100, below average for midsize sedans; the 2016, 2017 and 2023 scored better.
Is the 2019 Honda Accord reliable?
It scores 25 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 698 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,934 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Honda Accord cost to own?
About $13,143 over 5 years: $3,027 in lost value, $3,934 in repairs and $6,182 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,506 today.
What are the best years of the Honda Accord?
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (76/100) and the 2018 worst (7/100).