2022 Honda Accord
Common Problems
Ranked from 108 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Infotainment System Glitches and Malfunctions
63complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently malfunctions, registering ghost touches and switching between screens without user input, causing distractions and safety hazards.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunctions
31complaintsSafety riskOtherThe automatic emergency braking system activates unexpectedly, causing sudden stops and potential collisions.
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Engine Misfires and Power Loss
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences frequent misfires and power loss, leading to reduced performance and the need for multiple repairs, including replacement of spark plugs and coils.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Dashboard Warning Light Issues
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights on the dashboard illuminate unexpectedly, indicating potential electrical system failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Stall
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall and the dashboard to illuminate multiple error lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V858000
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Head Gasket Failure
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe head gasket fails, leading to coolant loss and engine misfires, increasing the risk of engine damage and accidents.
$1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Infotainment System Random Function Activation
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system randomly activates functions, including changing radio stations and navigation settings, while driving.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Steering Wheel Lock-up
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes difficult to turn and locks up during driving, posing a risk of losing control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.