2009 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (235), Hydraulic (160), Air Bags (143).
Key takeaways
- 726 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 48 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 50 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 235 | 32% |
| Hydraulic | 160 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 143 | 20% |
| Engine | 111 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 44 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 5% |
| Power Train | 36 | 5% |
| Steering | 30 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 | 4% |
| Seats | 28 | 4% |
| Structure | 26 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Honda Accord 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2009 Honda Accord 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
I took my car for a safety inspection because it was salvage I fixed the car but won't pass inspection due to a recall that does not apply to my car. I took my car to Honda dealer for two recalls the air bag that they fixed and the nose mask they said does not apply to my car. I told them I need it taken off to pass ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-23
Since I purchased vehicle in 2008 the rubber seals around the front and rear windows leaked water at the car wash 3 days after purchase. They repaired/resealed! Less than a year later the rubber seals at bottom of driver door window started leaking water into the inside of door. Car was parked in garage, rubber not dr...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-18
Recall for my car doesn't apply to my car. I called the Honda dealer and America Honda they aren't helping me take recall off. My car won't pass vehicle safety inspection due to this recall. I'm ready to take legal action.
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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.