Head-to-head reliability
Aston Martin DB11 vs Honda Accord
How the Aston Martin DB11 and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Aston Martin DB11 vs Honda Accord: The DB11 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls over 8 years, while the Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years. The Accord also reports 160 crashes, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Aston Martin DB11 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Aston Martin DB11
The Aston Martin DB11 is a low-volume luxury sports car, and its NHTSA record shows zero owner complaints over eight years. However, it has seven recalls, all for air bag issues, including frontal air bags. This suggests that while owners may not report problems, there are known safety recall campaigns that need to be addressed.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,438 complaints over ten years, averaging about 444 per year. The most common complaint areas are the engine, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance. There are also 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths reported, indicating that some issues may have serious consequences.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Aston Martin DB11 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 443.8 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 144 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Aston Martin DB11
No component data available.
All seven recalls for the DB11 involve air bags, including frontal air bags. While no owner complaints describe symptoms, these recalls indicate potential deployment or sensor issues that should be fixed by a dealer.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises, loss of power, and multiple warning lights (brake, hill descent, ABS) that can cause the vehicle to lose speed. These issues can leave a driver stranded or unable to maintain highway speeds.
Complaints include TPMS warnings leading to tire failure, rodent damage to wiring harnesses, and sunroof glass shattering. These electrical glitches can cause sudden safety hazards like tire blowouts or shattered glass.
Owners report intermittent warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams, sometimes with no obstruction. This can undermine driver trust in the safety systems and lead to distraction.
Although not detailed in the sample complaints, service brakes are a top component with 592 complaints. Buyers should be aware that brake-related issues are frequently reported and could affect stopping performance.
“I purchased this vehicle at 0 miles in July 2025 from Honda Accord in Pensacola Florida. I reported in July 2025 that there was a noise and I was unhappy with the vehicle and would like to exchange the vehicle within the 30 days months later, the noise got lo…”
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Aston Martin DB11 — 7 recalls
The defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
The risk: Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. As…
The defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly.
The risk: Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. As…
The defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Ma…
The defect: Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may be incorrectly calibrated, resulting in the low tire pressure warning tell-tale not illuminating at the required minimum activation pressure…
The risk: If the driver is not warned that a tire is under-inflated, continued use may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-13-…
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an…
The risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
Aston Martin DB11 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Aston Martin DB11 has far fewer complaints per year (0 vs. 443.8 for the Honda Accord), but it has seven recalls versus 38 for the Accord. In practice, the DB11 may have fewer reported day-to-day problems, but the Accord's higher complaint volume means more owners experience issues, some of which are serious.
Key differences
- The DB11 has zero owner complaints but seven air bag recalls; the Accord has thousands of complaints covering engine, electrical, and safety systems.
- Honda Accord complaints include serious outcomes like crashes, injuries, and deaths, while the DB11 has none reported.
- The Accord's forward collision avoidance system is a frequent complaint area, with intermittent warnings; the DB11 has no such complaints.
- The DB11's only known issue is air bag recalls, whereas the Accord has a wide range of reported failures from engine stalling to sunroof shattering.
- Check that all air bag recalls have been performed by a dealer, as all seven recalls relate to air bags.
- Inspect the air bag warning light and ensure it illuminates and turns off properly during startup.
- Listen for engine noises and check for warning lights related to brakes, ABS, or hill descent, as owners report these precede power loss.
- Test the forward collision avoidance systems (adaptive cruise, lane keeping) for intermittent warnings, and inspect tires for uneven wear or TPMS issues.
Before you buy
- For the DB11, obtain the recall history from a dealer and confirm all air bag recalls are completed.
- For the Accord, ask for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on engine, electrical, and brake systems.
- Test drive the Accord at highway speeds to check for power loss or warning lights.
- Verify that the Accord's forward collision avoidance systems function without intermittent errors.
- Check the Accord's tire condition and TPMS functionality, as complaints include tire failure after TPMS warnings.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Aston Martin DB11 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 214 |
| 2023 | 0 | 224 |
| 2022 | 0 | 238 |
| 2021 | 0 | 226 |
| 2020 | 0 | 355 |
| 2019 | 0 | 677 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1864 |
| 2017 | 0 | 534 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Aston Martin DB11 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Aston Martin DB11 vs Honda Accord
- Aston Martin DB11 total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Aston Martin DB11 total recalls
- 7
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Aston Martin DB11 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Aston Martin DB11
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE