Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari 360 vs Honda Accord
How the Ferrari 360 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
Ferrari 360 vs Honda Accord: The Ferrari 360 has 8 complaints over 6 years (1.3/year) and 1 recall, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years (452.4/year) and 38 recalls. The Accord also reports 146 injuries and 3 deaths, versus none for the 360. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari 360 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari 360
The Ferrari 360 is a high-performance exotic car with low annual mileage, averaging just 1.3 complaints per year over six years. Owners report serious issues like engine smoke, sudden power loss, electrical fires, and fuel leaks, often requiring dealer attention. With only one recall for a battery issue, the 360 demands careful maintenance and a tolerance for costly repairs.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream family sedan with a much higher complaint volume—about 452 per year over ten years. Reports cover engine stalling, electrical failures, forward collision avoidance glitches, and fuel system problems, with 38 recalls and 146 injuries noted. While more common, many issues are addressed through recalls, but some owners still face persistent defects.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari 360 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 8 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 1 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.3 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.
Ferrari 360
- 01ENGINE3
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- 03FUEL SYSTEM2
- 04GASOLINE2
- 05STRUCTURE1
Owners report smoke from the rear and a temperature sensor that falsely triggers a 'slow down' mode, cutting power from 8 to 4 cylinders. This can cause dangerous loss of speed during passing or highway driving.
Complaints include violent bucking and lurching in first gear, plus a battery wiring harness overheating that caused a fire in the passenger footwell. These issues can lead to loss of control or vehicle fire.
Fuel line leaks into the trunk and onto the muffler have been reported, with recall repairs performed. A leak near hot exhaust components poses a fire risk.
“ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON, I WAS GOING FOR A DRIVE ON THE 605 FREEWAY. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER ON THE FREEWAY, I GOT OFF THE FREEWAY TO HEAD TOWARDS THE BEACH. WHILE I WAS STUCK ON A RED LIGHT I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE REAR OF MY FERRARI. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIA…”
“WHILE PASSING A TRUCK ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY APPARENTLY THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FALSELY EXECUTED A "SLOW DOWN" MODE THAT REDUCED 8 CYLINDERS TO 4 DEPOWERING THE CAR AND NEARLY GETTING ME KILLED AS I COULD NOT COMPLETE THE PASS. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND DEALE…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners describe alarms for brake, hill descent, and ABS failures, leading to speed loss and critical failure messages. Rattling noises and rough transitions between EV and gas modes are also noted, with some dealers unable to fix.
Reports include simultaneous failure of electronic power steering and braking at highway speeds, causing near-collisions. A TPMS repair was followed by a catastrophic tire failure, suggesting possible service-related issues.
Owners report unexpected activation or failure of adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance, sometimes under clear conditions. This can cause sudden braking or failure to intervene, increasing crash risk.
Fuel pump issues are noted in recalls, and complaints include fuel system problems. These can lead to stalling or loss of power, especially in hybrid models.
“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.
Ferrari 360 — 1 recall
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP WAS MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPROPER "CRIMPING" OF THE GROUND STRAP CONNECTORS TO THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL GROUND BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE CHASSIS.
The risk: IF THE STRAP FAILS TO PROVIDE THE PROPER GROUND TO THE CHASSIS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL SEEK A GROUND AT THE IGNITION COIL. THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL GROUND CABLE COULD OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP. IF THE ENGINE STOPPE…
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXISTING ENGINE GROUND STRAP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STRAP WITH A NEW ONE WHICH HAS THE PROPER CONNECTOR CRIMPING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA…
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
Ferrari 360 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ferrari 360 has far fewer complaints per year (1.3 vs. 452.4), but its issues are often severe and expensive, while the Honda Accord’s higher volume includes many that are addressed by recalls. In practice, the 360 demands a specialist budget and tolerance for downtime, whereas the Accord offers more widespread service support but still has notable safety-related defects.
Key differences
- Ferrari 360 averages 1.3 complaints per year; Honda Accord averages 452.4 per year, but the Accord has 38 recalls vs. 1 for the Ferrari.
- Ferrari 360 complaints include engine smoke, power loss, and electrical fires; Honda Accord reports include power steering/braking failure and collision avoidance glitches.
- Honda Accord has 146 injuries and 3 deaths reported; Ferrari 360 has 0 injuries and 0 deaths in the data.
- Ferrari 360 fuel leaks into trunk and onto muffler; Honda Accord fuel pump issues and rotten-egg odor complaints.
- Check for engine smoke or overheating signs, and verify the temperature sensor operation to avoid sudden power loss.
- Inspect the battery wiring harness and fuse block for overheating or fire damage, especially in the passenger footwell.
- Test electronic power steering and braking at highway speeds; look for warning lights or lock-up symptoms.
- Verify that all recalls, especially for fuel pump and hybrid power control unit, have been performed.
Before you buy
- Obtain a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with the specific model.
- Check NHTSA recalls by VIN and confirm all open recalls are repaired.
- Review owner complaint patterns for the exact model year you are considering.
- For the Ferrari 360, budget for potential engine and electrical repairs; for the Honda Accord, test advanced safety features.
- Ask for service records, especially for fuel line, battery harness, and software updates.
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 Ferrari 360 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari 360 vs Honda Accord
- Ferrari 360 total complaints
- 8
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Ferrari 360 total recalls
- 1
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Ferrari 360 avg complaints/year
- 1.3
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari 360
- Ferrari 360 top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE