2022 Honda Accord: reliability, problems and cost to own
Good choiceAbout average
It scores 49 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,342 to own, including $2,354 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$1,232
Transmission & drivetrain$323
Electrical system$264
Driver-assist & stability$239
Steering$90
Brakes$63
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 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleJun 15, 2023 · campaign 23V430000
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 49 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans; the 2016, 2017 and 2023 scored better.
Is the 2022 Honda Accord reliable?
It scores 49 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 261 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,354 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2022 Honda Accord cost to own?
About $12,342 over 5 years: $3,806 in lost value, $2,354 in repairs and $6,182 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,241 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).