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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Honda-wide stats: Honda reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Honda F-150 might be solid while the HondaFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Honda Models (25)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Honda Gl1800
(2001–2024) high severity769 complaintsCrash rate: 4.8%Severity: 18427
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Honda Prelude
(1981–2001) high severity463 complaintsCrash rate: 11.2%Severity: 6415
3
Honda Civic Hybrid
(2003–2025) high severity595 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 4992
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Honda Cr-V Hybrid
(2020–2026) high severity645 complaintsCrash rate: 6.8%Severity: 3597
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Honda Accord Hybrid
(2005–2025) high severity1,156 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 3120
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Honda Accord Crosstour
(2010–2013) high severity127 complaintsCrash rate: 7.1%Severity: 2905
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Honda Prologue
(2024–2026) high severity1,387 complaintsCrash rate: 1.4%Severity: 1221
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Honda Element
(2003–2011) high severity1,526 complaintsCrash rate: 8.0%Severity: 917
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Honda Civic Hatchback
(2017–2025) high severity35 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 495
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Honda Odyssey
(1990–2026) high severity15,862 complaintsCrash rate: 3.9%Severity: 333
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Honda Accord
(1981–2025) high severity31,145 complaintsCrash rate: 8.8%Severity: 315
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Honda Cr-Z
(2011–2016) high severity88 complaintsCrash rate: 18.2%Severity: 301
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Honda Fit
(2007–2020) high severity2,699 complaintsCrash rate: 8.4%Severity: 295
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Honda Civic
(1981–2026) high severity19,909 complaintsCrash rate: 11.8%Severity: 270
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Honda Insight
(2000–2022) high severity669 complaintsCrash rate: 12.0%Severity: 243
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Honda Ridgeline
(2006–2026) high severity2,572 complaintsCrash rate: 3.5%Severity: 239
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Honda Pilot
(2003–2025) high severity12,338 complaintsCrash rate: 4.1%Severity: 218
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Honda S2000
(2000–2008) high severity132 complaintsCrash rate: 12.9%Severity: 216
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Honda Crosstour
(2010–2015)200 complaintsCrash rate: 2.0%Severity: 172
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Honda Passport
(1981–2026)2,126 complaintsCrash rate: 8.0%Severity: 138
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Honda Cr-V
(1997–2026)20,358 complaintsCrash rate: 6.0%Severity: 137
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Honda Hr-V
(2016–2026)2,265 complaintsCrash rate: 6.6%Severity: 47
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Honda Civic Si
(2002–2025)234 complaintsCrash rate: 1.3%Severity: 23
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Honda Civic Type R
(2017–2025)34 complaintsCrash rate: 5.9%Severity: 12
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Honda Clarity
(2021–2021) high severity8 complaintsCrash rate: 37.5%Severity: 7
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Most Common Honda Problems
Components most reported across all Honda models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11,422 | 2.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 10,475 | 19.8% |
| ENGINE | 9,919 | 2.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7,960 | 3.2% |
| STEERING | 7,264 | 5.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7,035 | 3.3% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4,482 | 2.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4,234 | 13.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3,962 | 2.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3,346 | 25.8% |
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