2009 Model Year

Honda Accord

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
719
Recalls
1
Crashes
47
Severe
88

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V182000 Mar 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Dec 2026

I installed (2) identical Advance Auto Parts Platinum rear brake rotors on my vehicle. Both rotors were installed at the same time, in the same manner...

Electrical System
Aug 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle...

Electrical System Fire
Aug 2025

Alternator caught on fire

Electrical System
Jul 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts without warning....

Engine
Jul 2025

The engine is burning oil, about 2 quarts a month. The oil level consistently runs low when checked and I have to top it off with 1 qt every 2 weeks....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2025

Vtc actuator cold start rattle

Engine
Jun 2025

Component/System: Engine – piston ring failure; oil control issue related to VCM system. Available for inspection: Yes. My 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6...

Air Bags
May 2025

I was driving and stopped at a stop sign, I started to go and my passenger side airbag on the door exploded. There was no impact, out of nowhere this...

Engine
Mar 2025

Rattle noise at start up when engine is cold.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

Rollback odometer.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Honda Accord has 719 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 47 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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