Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari Portofino vs Honda Accord
How the Ferrari Portofino 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 Portofino vs Honda Accord: The Portofino has 0 complaints and 3 brake recalls over 3 years, while the Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years. The Accord also reports 160 crash-related complaints and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari Portofino or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari Portofino
The Ferrari Portofino is a high-performance luxury car with zero owner complaints filed over three years, suggesting a very low reported failure rate. However, it has three recalls, all for hydraulic service brakes, which means a safety-related brake defect was identified by the manufacturer. For a buyer, this points to a car that may have few reported day-to-day problems but requires verification that recall work was completed.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream family sedan with 4,438 complaints over ten years, averaging about 444 per year. The most common trouble spots are the engine, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance, with 160 crash-related reports, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. This pattern shows that while many Accords run fine, a notable number of owners experience serious and sometimes dangerous issues.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari Portofino | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 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 Portofino
No component data available.
All three recalls for the Portofino involve hydraulic service brakes. This suggests a potential defect in the brake system that could affect stopping performance. Buyers should confirm the recall repair was done.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises, loss of power, and multiple dashboard alarms (brake, hill descent, ABS, critical failure) while driving. One complaint describes the vehicle losing speed at highway speeds, which is a serious safety concern.
Complaints include a tire pressure warning followed by a catastrophic tire failure, and rodent damage to the camshaft wiring harness in a nearly new car. These issues can lead to breakdowns or costly repairs.
Owners report intermittent warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams, sometimes with no obstruction. One complaint mentions the system failing to resolve a threat, raising doubts about reliability.
Reports include a sunroof glass exploding over the roof and onto the highway, and a tire failure after a TPMS service. These unpredictable failures can be dangerous and expensive.
“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 Portofino — 3 recalls
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
The defect: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2005-2009 430, 2019-2020 488 Pista, 2016 F60 America, 2005-2011 612 Scaglietti, 2010-2011 612, 2018-2022 812, 2020-2022 F8 Spider, 2020-2022 F8 Tributo, 2021-2022 Roma, 2009-2017 California, 2015-2017 California T, 2013-2017 F12 Berlinetta,…
The risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software to provide a new warning message for low brake fluid, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
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 Portofino or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ferrari Portofino has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints/year vs. 443.8 for the Honda Accord). In practice, this means the Portofino is likely to have fewer reported problems, but its brake recalls still require attention. The Accord's much higher complaint rate, including crash and injury reports, suggests a higher risk of encountering serious issues.
Key differences
- The Ferrari Portofino has 0 complaints and 3 brake recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls across many systems.
- Honda Accord owners report engine power loss and multiple dashboard alarms, while the Portofino has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord has 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Portofino has none reported.
- Accord complaints include electrical failures like tire pressure warning leading to tire blowout and rodent damage to wiring, which are not reported for the Portofino.
- Check that all three hydraulic service brake recalls have been performed and ask for documentation.
- Inspect the brake system for leaks, soft pedal feel, or warning lights, since recalls point to a potential defect.
- Listen for engine noises and watch for loss of power or multiple dashboard alarms (brake, ABS, hill descent) during a test drive.
- Test the forward collision avoidance system, including adaptive cruise control and lane keeping, for intermittent warnings or failures.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all open recalls are repaired, especially brakes for the Portofino and electrical/fuel systems for the Accord.
- For the Accord, have a mechanic inspect the engine, electrical wiring, and driver-assist sensors for signs of failure or rodent damage.
- For the Portofino, verify brake recall completion and inspect brake components for wear or leaks.
- During a test drive, pay attention to any warning lights, unusual noises, or loss of power, and test all safety systems.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records and any prior complaint or repair documentation.
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 | Ferrari Portofino | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 226 |
| 2020 | 0 | 355 |
| 2019 | 0 | 677 |
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 Portofino or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari Portofino vs Honda Accord
- Ferrari Portofino total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Ferrari Portofino total recalls
- 3
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Ferrari Portofino avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari Portofino
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE