2009 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 724 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (235), Hydraulic (160), Air Bags (143).
Key takeaways
- 724 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 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 | 36 | 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 2026-09-18
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.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-16
The airbag light is on likely because of a failure with the SRS module. It is available for inspection. If the light is on the airbags will not deploy. Independent service center confirmed the issue is with the module. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer. The warning light is on. This issue matches ...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-25
I am submitting this complaint regarding two separate front drive shaft/axle failures involving my 2009 Honda Accord while living and driving in [XXX], a state specifically identified by American Honda as a "salt belt" state in connection with its XXX recalls involving corrosion-related front drive shaft breakage. The ...
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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.