Head-to-head reliability
Aston Martin Vanquish vs Honda Accord
How the Aston Martin Vanquish 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 Vanquish vs Honda Accord: The Vanquish has 1 complaint and 6 recalls over 10 years, while the Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls. The Accord also reports 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Vanquish reports none. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Aston Martin Vanquish or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Aston Martin Vanquish
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a low-volume exotic car, so it sees very few miles and very few complaints—just 1 over 10 years. That single complaint describes a sudden power loss under hard acceleration, traced to a collapsing plastic intake pipe. With 6 recalls covering brakes, latches, transmission, and accelerator pedal, the main ownership concern is age-related and mechanical rather than crash safety.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan, and its 4,438 complaints over 10 years reflect that popularity. Owners report engine noises, electrical glitches, forward collision avoidance warnings, brake problems, and even a sunroof explosion. With 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths, the data shows a much higher volume of safety-related reports than the Aston Martin.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Aston Martin Vanquish | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 6 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.1 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 Vanquish
- 01ENGINE1
One owner reported that at high revs under hard acceleration, the car suddenly loses power, upshifts, and stops accelerating. The manufacturer said the plastic intake pipe can collapse under heavy acceleration, which can compress and cut airflow. For a buyer, this means a potential sudden loss of power during aggressive driving.
“The car at high revs at hard acceleration suddenly loses power, causing it to upshift and stop accelerating. Manufacturer said on heavy acceleration, that the intake pipe to the engine collapse upon heavy acceleration, as they are plastic and can compress and…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises from new vehicles and, in one case, alarms for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure followed by loss of speed. Another complaint mentions rodent damage to the camshaft position wiring harness. These issues can cause unexpected warning lights and reduced power.
Complaints include a TPMS warning that was 'fixed' before a tire catastrophically failed, and rodent damage to engine wiring. Electrical gremlins can lead to misdiagnosed repairs and safety risks like tire failure.
Owners report intermittent dashboard warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, and automatic high beams. One complaint describes a failure to resolve a threat at 35 MPH. These warnings can distract and may indicate the system isn't working when needed.
Brake-related complaints appear among the top components, with one owner reporting brake, hill descent, and ABS alarms along with critical failure and speed loss. Brake issues are serious because they directly affect stopping ability.
“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 Vanquish — 6 recalls
The defect: Aston Martin is recalling certain 2025 Vanquish vehicles. The vacuum pump may not generate vacuum, resulting in a loss of power brake assist and decreased brake function.
The risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Aston Martin will update the ESP software for all affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2025. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for…
The defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door…
The risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston…
The defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door…
The risk: If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston…
The defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Con…
The risk: If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this…
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 Vanquish or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Aston Martin Vanquish has far fewer issues per year (0.1 complaints/year) compared to the Honda Accord (443.8 complaints/year). In practice, the Accord's higher volume means more reported problems, including 160 crash-related complaints and 3 deaths, while the Vanquish's single complaint is a specific engine power loss. However, the Vanquish's low volume also means less data to judge reliability.
Key differences
- The Aston Martin Vanquish has 1 complaint and 6 recalls over 10 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls.
- Vanquish owners report a single engine power loss due to a collapsing intake pipe; Accord owners report engine noises, electrical failures, forward collision warnings, and brake problems.
- The Accord has 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Vanquish has 0 in each category.
- Accord complaints include a sunroof explosion and a tire failure after a TPMS repair, showing a wider range of safety concerns.
- Check the plastic intake pipe for cracks or collapse, especially if the car has been driven hard.
- Verify that all recalls (brakes, latches, transmission, accelerator pedal) have been performed.
- Listen for engine noises and check for any warning lights related to brakes, ABS, or hill descent.
- Inspect the sunroof glass and seals for cracks or signs of stress, and check tire condition and TPMS function.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls are closed for both models.
- For the Vanquish, have a specialist inspect the intake pipe and transmission control module.
- For the Accord, test all driver-assist features (adaptive cruise, lane keeping, automatic high beams) and check for intermittent warnings.
- Check the Accord's sunroof for cracks and ensure the spare tire is present and properly inflated.
- Take a lengthy test drive at highway speeds to feel for power loss or unusual noises.
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 Vanquish | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 101 |
| 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 Vanquish or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Aston Martin Vanquish vs Honda Accord
- Aston Martin Vanquish total complaints
- 1
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Aston Martin Vanquish total recalls
- 6
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Aston Martin Vanquish avg complaints/year
- 0.1
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Aston Martin Vanquish
- Aston Martin Vanquish top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE