What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Accord?

The largest complaint group is the engine, with 155 complaints. Air bags follow with 139 and brakes with 135.

Has the 2010 Honda Accord been recalled?

Yes. The by-year data shows 13 recalls for 2010. The Recalls section on this page lists each one by code.

How reliable is the 2010 Honda Accord?

Owners filed 641 complaints with NHTSA. These reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners ran into. The complaint groups are laid out in the problems section above.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Accord get?

See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures and annual fuel cost.

Is the 2010 the best year for the Accord?

The by-year comparison section on this page puts the model years side by side, so you can see how 2010 stands against its neighbors.

2010 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 641 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Honda Accord^[1]. The engine group is the largest, with 155 complaints^[2].

641owner complaints^[1]

13recalls^[3]

20–25MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups for this model year, biggest first.

Engine. 155 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a rattling noise on a brand new car, sudden stalling at intersections, and one case where the engine and all the dashboard lights cut out on the highway. Some also describe engine speed climbing when the steering wheel is turned at a stop.
Air Bags. 139 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe the passenger air bag indicator showing the wrong status, air bags that did not deploy in a head-on crash, and a deployment that burned an owner's clothing.
Brakes. 135 complaints^[6]. Owners describe rear pads wearing out quickly, a delayed response when stopping, a soft pedal that sinks toward the floor, and a parked car that rolled away with the parking brake set.
Power Train. 61 complaints^[7]. Owners describe trouble slowing down because the engine would not let go, a clutch pedal that stayed down with the gearbox locked, and a clicking sound when turning.
Seats. 41 complaints^[8].
Electrical System. 38 complaints^[9].
Unknown Or Other. 36 complaints^[10].
Speed Control. 27 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Accord is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V502), June 2019. About 9,555 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V378), May 2019. About 19,138 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V661), September 2018. About 1,355,406 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V268), April 2018. About 1,335 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V042), January 2018. About 691,726 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V545), August 2017. About 3,257 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V030), January 2017. About 977,708 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V346), May 2016. About 2,719,386 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Air Bags (16V056), February 2016. About 341,444 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (11V395), August 2011. About 1,512,107 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[21]
Electrical System (11V004), January 2011. About 2,277 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[22]
Suspension (10V640), December 2010. About 10,823 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of steering, steering problems.^[23]
Air Bags (10V402), September 2010. About 3,336 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[24]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Accord Coupe, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	21 / 31 / 25	$2,700
Accord Coupe, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[25]	22 / 31 / 25	$2,700
Accord Coupe, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[26]	19 / 28 / 22	$3,050
Accord Coupe, 3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[27]	17 / 25 / 20	$3,350
Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[28]	21 / 31 / 25	$2,700
Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[29]	22 / 31 / 25	$2,700
Accord, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[30]	19 / 29 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD/AWD^[31]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	11.8%

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR FWD^[32], 2 DR FWD^[33].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2010 Honda Accord with electric motor^[34]	177 to 190 hp
2010 Honda Accord with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[35]	177 to 190 hp
2010 Honda Accord with electric motor^[36]	268 hp
2010 Honda Accord with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[37]	271 hp

How 2010 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Accord model year. The 2010 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	543	2
1996	472	1
1997	460	3
1998	1,200	6
1999	1,135	4
2000	1,183	8
2001	922	7
2002	1,050	5
2003	1,987	13
2004	1,018	13
2005	686	15
2006	433	12
2007	525	9
2008	1,520	8
2009	727	10
2010	641	13
2011	311	9
2012	381	8
2013	1,437	6
2014	1,012	5
2015	641	6
2016	611	4
2017	584	3
2018	2,008	6
2019	792	6
2020	403	6
2021	293	4
2022	315	4
2023	230	9
2024	230	6
2025	116	3
2026	13	2

NHTSA's counts for the Accord show 641 complaints and 13 recalls for 2010^[3]. Among the 32 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 14 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (13) and the most are for 2018 (2,008)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 Accord?

The 2010 Accord has a long list of owner complaints, 641 in all^[1]. Engine, air bag and brake reports lead the list^[2]^[5]^[6]. Some of the reports mention crashes, fires and injuries, so they are worth taking seriously^[1]. The complaints are unverified and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so they show what owners reported and not how often a fault happens. The 13 recalls listed on this page are also worth a look before you buy or keep one^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Accord?: The largest complaint group is the engine, with 155 complaints^[2]. Air bags follow with 139^[5] and brakes with 135^[6].
Has the 2010 Honda Accord been recalled?: Yes. The by-year data shows 13 recalls for 2010^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one by code.
How reliable is the 2010 Honda Accord?: Owners filed 641 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. These reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what owners ran into. The complaint groups are laid out in the problems section above.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Honda Accord get?: See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures and annual fuel cost.
Is the 2010 the best year for the Accord?: The by-year comparison section on this page puts the model years side by side, so you can see how 2010 stands against its neighbors.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda Accord

2007 525 complaints, 9 recalls
2008 1,520 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 this page
2012 381 complaints, 8 recalls
2013 1,437 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 1,012 complaints, 5 recalls
2015 641 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 611 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 584 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 2,008 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Honda Accord

Other Honda models from 2010

2010 Honda Civic 413 complaints, 8 recalls
2010 Honda Fit 184 complaints, 12 recalls
2010 Honda Insight 119 complaints, 10 recalls
2010 Honda Odyssey 255 complaints, 1 recall

All Honda models

Similar cars from 2010: compact cars

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 583 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 Chrysler Sebring 104 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 Dodge Challenger 299 complaints, 7 recalls
2010 Ford Focus 287 complaints, 0 recalls
2010 Mazda 3 686 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 46 complaints, 15 recalls

All compact cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 641 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Honda Accord (43 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 50 injuries, 2 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
155 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Accord model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Accord Coupe, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
139 complaints name the air bags component group (25 crashes, 1 fires, 27 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,000). NHTSA vehicle records
135 complaints name the brakes component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
61 complaints name the power train component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,620). NHTSA vehicle records
41 complaints name the seats component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 11 injuries, median mileage at failure 4,000). NHTSA vehicle records
38 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
36 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,500). NHTSA vehicle records
27 complaints name the speed control component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,123). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V502, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V378, filed May 16, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V661, filed September 27, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V268, filed April 26, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V042, filed January 9, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V545, filed August 31, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V030, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V346, filed May 24, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V056, filed February 2, 2016: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
Recall 11V395, filed August 4, 2011: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm). NHTSA recall database
Recall 11V004, filed January 6, 2011: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V640, filed December 16, 2010: Suspension. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V402, filed September 8, 2010: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Accord Coupe, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord Coupe, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord Coupe, 3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Accord, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Honda Accord with electric motor: rated 177 to 190 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Honda Accord with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 177 to 190 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Honda Accord with electric motor: rated 268 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Honda Accord with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 271 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2010 Honda Accord: problems, recalls and fuel economy