Head-to-head reliability
Chevrolet B7 vs Honda Accord
How the Chevrolet B7 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
Chevrolet B7 vs Honda Accord: the B7 has 0 complaints over 3 years and 3 recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, about 452 per year, plus 38 recalls and 162 crash-related reports. The B7's record is sparse but clean; the Accord's is detailed and busier. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Chevrolet B7 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Chevrolet B7
The Chevrolet B7 shows a very thin ownership record in this data: zero owner complaints over three years, so there is no reported symptom pattern to describe. What does exist is three recalls, covering the automatic transmission and, twice, the air-assisted antilock brakes. In practical terms, a buyer sees no complaint history but should treat the recall list as the known trouble spots to verify were repaired.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord has a large, well-documented complaint history: 4,524 complaints over ten years, about 452 per year, plus 38 recalls and 162 crash-related reports. Owners describe engine alarms and loss of speed at highway speeds, rough or jerky transitions between electric and gas power, and electronic power steering and braking locking up together. Forward collision avoidance complaints also appear, including adaptive cruise control behaving unexpectedly, so this is a car where you check software and safety-system repairs carefully.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Chevrolet B7 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 452.4 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 146 |
| 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.
Chevrolet B7
No component data available.
A recall covers the automatic transmission, so the main buyer concern is whether that recall work was actually completed. There is no owner complaint text to show how the failure felt in daily driving.
Two separate recalls involve the air-assisted antilock brake system, which points to a repeated brake concern rather than a one-off. Have a shop confirm both brake recalls were performed and that the system currently works.
With zero complaints on file, the absence of reports is not proof of trouble-free ownership; it may simply reflect low volume or limited reporting. The recalls are the only concrete reliability signal here.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Engine complaints are the largest group at 1,006, with owners describing warning alarms for brakes, hill descent and ABS, followed by the vehicle losing speed. Others report rattling under acceleration and rough, jerky shifts between electric and gas mode.
Electrical complaints total 895, including a report of electronic power steering and braking failing and locking up together at highway speed. Another owner describes a tire failing shortly after a TPMS warning was serviced, so warning lights deserve attention.
This area has 837 complaints, with owners describing the system failing to resolve a perceived threat and adaptive cruise control behaving unexpectedly at highway speed under repeatable conditions. Ask whether related software updates or recalls were applied.
Fuel/propulsion complaints reach 602, and owners also report sulfur-like odors that persisted after paid treatment. Recalls cover hybrid power control software and the gasoline fuel pump, so confirm both were addressed.
“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…”
“Vehicle makes rattling noises while accelerating similar to a diesel engine also rough transitions between EV mode and Gas mode also when you press the charge button the engine makes a very noticeable jerk once it’s on ,Honda does not want to fix my issue and…”
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.
Chevrolet B7 — 3 recalls
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL…
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE…
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE…
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
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 (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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
Chevrolet B7 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Chevrolet B7 has far fewer reported issues per year, essentially none in the complaint data, while the Honda Accord averages about 452 complaints per year. In practice, the Accord asks a buyer to verify more recalls and safety-system repairs, while the B7's main task is confirming three recall fixes were done.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: the B7 has 0 complaints over 3 years; the Accord has 4,524 over 10 years, about 452 per year.
- Crash and injury reports: the B7 shows 0 crash-related, 0 injuries and 0 deaths; the Accord shows 162 crash-related, 146 injuries and 3 deaths.
- Reported failure style: Accord owners describe engine alarms with speed loss, jerky hybrid transitions, and steering and braking locking up; the B7 has no complaint text, only transmission and antilock brake recalls.
- Recall focus: the B7's recalls are transmission and air-assisted antilock brakes; the Accord's include hybrid power control software, fuel pump, seat belt retractor, airbag occupant sensor and spare tire.
- Confirm the automatic transmission recall was completed and that the transmission shifts normally on a test drive.
- Confirm both air-assisted antilock brake recalls were performed and that the brake pedal and ABS warning lights behave normally.
- Check for engine and hybrid warnings, rattling under acceleration, and jerky transitions between electric and gas mode during a test drive.
- Verify completion of the hybrid power control software and fuel pump recalls, and test the forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control at highway speed.
Before you buy
- Run both vehicles' VINs through NHTSA to confirm every open recall, especially the B7's transmission and brake recalls and the Accord's hybrid software and fuel pump recalls.
- On the Accord, scan for stored engine, electrical and driver-assist codes and ask for proof of any software updates.
- On the B7, get a written brake and transmission inspection since those are its only documented trouble areas.
- Test-drive the Accord at highway speed to check for warning alarms, speed loss and adaptive cruise control behavior.
- Ask both sellers for service records showing recall repairs were done at an authorized dealer.
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 Chevrolet B7 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Chevrolet B7 vs Honda Accord
- Chevrolet B7 total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Chevrolet B7 total recalls
- 3
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Chevrolet B7 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Chevrolet B7
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE