Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari 456M vs Honda Accord
How the Ferrari 456M 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 456M vs Honda Accord: The Ferrari 456M has 0 complaints and 0 recalls over 4 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years, averaging 443.8 complaints per year. Accord owners report engine, electrical, and brake issues; the Ferrari has no reported failures. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari 456M or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari 456M
The Ferrari 456M is a rare, low-volume grand tourer with no owner complaints or recalls on file with NHTSA over the four years covered. That clean record may reflect limited data rather than proven durability, since few of these cars are on the road and even fewer owners file federal complaints. For a buyer, the lack of reported failures means you cannot rely on complaint patterns to predict what will break; you will need a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over ten years, averaging about 444 complaints per year. Owners most often report engine noises, electrical glitches, forward collision avoidance warnings, and brake problems, with some complaints describing sudden power loss or warning lights. The volume of reports means many issues are known and documented, but it also means you should check for open recalls and inspect the specific systems that generate the most complaints.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari 456M | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 0 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.
Ferrari 456M
No component data available.
NHTSA has no owner complaints or recalls for the Ferrari 456M, so there is no documented pattern of what fails. This absence of data means a buyer must rely on a specialist inspection rather than complaint history.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises shortly after purchase and, in some cases, sudden loss of speed with multiple warning lights (brake, hill descent, ABS, critical failure). These symptoms can indicate serious powertrain or sensor issues that may leave you stranded.
Complaints include TPMS warnings followed by catastrophic tire failure, and rodent damage to the camshaft position wiring harness on a nearly new car. Electrical faults can disable safety aids and lead to costly repairs.
Owners describe adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams showing intermittent error messages, and one report of the system failing to resolve a threat. These failures can undermine driver confidence in the car’s safety features.
Brake-related complaints appear among the top components, with some owners seeing brake system warnings alongside other failures. Brake problems are safety-critical and should be checked immediately.
“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.
Ferrari 456M
No recalls on record.
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
Ferrari 456M or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ferrari 456M has 0 complaints per year on record, while the Honda Accord averages about 444 complaints per year. In practice, the Accord’s issues are well documented and often covered by recalls, whereas the Ferrari’s lack of data means you are buying blind and must budget for a specialist inspection.
Key differences
- The Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years, while the Ferrari 456M has 0 complaints and 0 recalls over 4 years.
- Accord owners report engine noises, sudden power loss, electrical glitches, and forward collision avoidance warnings; the Ferrari has no reported failure patterns.
- The Accord’s complaints include 160 crash-related reports, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths, showing some issues may have severe consequences; the Ferrari has none on record.
- Recalls on the Accord cover hybrid power control software, spare tires, ABS control modules, airbag sensors, and fuel pumps, giving buyers specific things to verify.
- With no NHTSA complaints or recalls, any inspection must focus on typical aging exotic-car issues like engine seals, timing belts, and electrical grounds, but these are not tied to reported failures.
- Because there is no complaint data, a pre-purchase inspection by a Ferrari specialist is essential to uncover hidden problems.
- Listen for engine noises at idle and during acceleration, and watch for multiple warning lights (brake, hill descent, ABS, critical failure) that could indicate sudden power loss.
- Check for intermittent forward collision avoidance error messages and verify that any open recalls for hybrid power control software, ABS modules, or fuel pumps have been performed.
Before you buy
- For the Ferrari 456M, obtain a full pre-purchase inspection from a Ferrari specialist, since NHTSA has no complaint data to review.
- For the Honda Accord, check the NHTSA VIN lookup for open recalls on hybrid power control software, spare tire, ABS module, airbag sensor, and fuel pump.
- On the Accord, test drive at highway speeds and watch for warning lights or loss of power that owners report.
- On the Accord, inspect tires and TPMS function, as one complaint describes a tire failure after a TPMS warning.
- For either car, request complete service records and ask specifically about the symptoms described in NHTSA complaints.
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 456M or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari 456M vs Honda Accord
- Ferrari 456M total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Ferrari 456M total recalls
- 0
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Ferrari 456M avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari 456M
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE