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2019 Honda Accord problems

Owners filed 698 complaints about the 2019 Honda Accord with NHTSA between Feb 2019 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (185).

Complaints
698
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
26
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
31
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine185
  2. Forward collision avoidance154
  3. Fuel/propulsion system115
  4. Electrical system109
  5. Service brakes82
  6. Fuel system, gasoline77
  7. Power train43
  8. Lane departure33
  9. Air bags32
  10. Vehicle speed control32
  11. Steering27
  12. Structure21
  13. Electronic stability control (esc)12
  14. Exterior lighting11

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201947
202052
202146
202274
202361
2024153
2025123
2026142

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

185 reports3 crashes2 fires
“Fuel injectors went totally bad at 93,000 miles on a car that has been VERY well taken care of and serviced several times a year. daily driver, no speeding or stunting or anything like that. Got into car and fuel injectors went bad and couldnt accelarate at all, all of the sudden. couldve been VERY dangerous. this is a larger issue and there SHOULD BE A RECALL. heard about this problem, extremely disappointed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11772096

Forward collision avoidance

154 reports8 crashes
“I own a 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T with approximately 75,500 miles. I brought the vehicle to Ryan Honda in Monroe, Louisiana, for Honda Campaign 26-091, which involved a software update to the ACC/CMBS Honda Sensing system. Before this campaign was performed, the vehicle had no ABS, VSA, brake-system, adaptive-cruise-control, collision-mitigation, or related warning messages. Approximately six hours after the dealer completed Campaign 26-091, multiple braking, stability-control, and driver-assistance warning lights/messages appeared. I returned the vehicle to Ryan Honda. The dealership diagnosed a failed VSA modulator/control unit and initially quoted approximately $1,785 for replacement. Because the failure appeared only hours after Honda performed software work involving interconnected driver-assistance and braking systems, I questioned whether the recall procedure, programming process, electrical conditions during programming, or resulting module communication could have contributed. The matter was escalated to a Honda representative, who reportedly consulted Honda engineering. I was told Honda engineering determined that Campaign 26-091 and the VSA…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Forward collision avoidance, Lane departureODI 11769726

Fuel/propulsion system

115 reports4 crashes2 fires
“I am reporting repeated, unpredictable loss of engine power and propulsion in my 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T (approximately 146,000 miles). The exact cause remains UNKNOWN. On XXX, while driving on [XXX] near [XXX], my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration at highway speeds and eventually stalled. The vehicle repeatedly lost power, experienced crank-no-start conditions, and at one point could barely maintain 10 mph. I was stranded and had to have the vehicle transported to a Honda dealership in [XXX]. Diagnostic code P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low) was recorded multiple times, including at 70–74 mph. Numerous warnings appeared, including emissions, brake system, electric power steering, stability assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, and road departure mitigation. The unpredictable loss of propulsion creates a serious collision risk, especially on highways and in traffic. The Honda dealership initially could not reproduce the failure. After replacing the spark plugs at my expense, the vehicle was returned to me. Approximately 23 miles later, the malfunction returned, and I immediately brought the vehicle back without clearing any…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 9, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11770025

Electrical system

109 reports4 crashes1 fire1 related recall
“Air conditioning failure: The A/C was blowing warm air on the first day of ownership. • Cooling system failure: The vehicle subsequently experienced overheating issues and left me stranded. • Coolant loss and radiator leak: All Star Honda identified a leaking radiator and found the cooling system out of coolant. • Failed thermostat: A failed thermostat was identified during the diagnostic and repair process. • Stop-leak substance found in the cooling system: Stop-leak material was observed in the cooling system. I have concerns about why it was present and not disclosed initially • Water pump and cooling-system repairs: Repairs included work on the thermostat and water pump, followed by radiator replacement and a coolant flush. • Continued overheating concerns: Despite repairs, I continued experiencing overheating alerts. • Engine performance problems: The vehicle experienced a loss of power, with a reported inability to maintain speeds above approximately 60 mph during one incident. • Check-engine warning: A prior repair-order history documented a blinking malfunction indicator light during a driving incident. • Diagnostic trouble codes: Codes P2601 and P272D…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11770836

Service brakes

82 reports6 crashes
“I own a 2019 Honda Accord Sport 1.5T. While operating my vehicle, multiple safety-system warnings appeared on the dashboard at the same time. The vehicle displayed “Brake Hold System Problem,” “Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem,” “Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem,” and “Road Departure Mitigation System Problem,” each instructing me to see my dealer. These warnings concerned me because they involved the braking system and several Honda Sensing safety systems simultaneously. I parked the vehicle and turned the engine off. When I restarted the vehicle, all of the warnings had disappeared and the dashboard appeared normal again, even though no repair had been performed. The vehicle has approximately 72,980 miles. I have photographs documenting the warnings while they were displayed. I am reporting this to NHTSA because the problem was intermittent and affected multiple braking and driver-assistance systems at the same time. I am concerned that the systems could malfunction again while driving, including the braking/collision-mitigation system. I would like this incident documented as a potential safety defect involving the 2019 Honda Accord.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 5, 2026Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11762298

Fuel system, gasoline

77 reports3 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle decelerated quickly. The contact feared for her safety because of the sudden deceleration on a busy highway. The contact was able to guide the vehicle safely onto the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle had received several recall repairs including a BCM reprogramming, software updates, and fuel pump recall repair. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the vehicle remained pending a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 62,590.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical systemODI 11769565
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.