2004 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1018 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Power Train (348), Air Bags (251), Electrical System (146).
Key takeaways
- 1018 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 90 involve a crash, 14 a fire, 77 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 348 | 34% |
| Air Bags | 251 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 146 | 14% |
| Steering | 66 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 44 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 38 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 37 | 4% |
| Structure | 36 | 4% |
| Visibility | 34 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Honda Accord 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2004 Honda Accord 2-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-12
On September 18, 2026, my father was driving a 2004 Honda Accord southeast on State Route 56 in Madison County, Ohio. According to the crash report, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, crossed left of center, left the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned, and struck a utility pole. My father susta...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-19
While driving, the car’s engine suddenly shut off, and the brakes were barely responsive, making it extremely difficult to bring the vehicle to a complete stop despite continuously applying the brakes. This was a very serious and frightening safety issue that nearly caused me to crash into another vehicle or an object....
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-20
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Honda Accord. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was approximately 134,000. The contact stated that while attempting to resell the vehicle, the contact was informe...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.