Head-to-head reliability
Ferrari ROMA vs Honda Accord
How the Ferrari ROMA 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 ROMA vs Honda Accord: The ROMA has 0 complaints and 2 brake recalls over 6 years, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related reports over 10 years. The Accord's engine, electrical, and forward collision systems are the most complained-about areas. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Ferrari ROMA or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Ferrari ROMA
The Ferrari ROMA is a high-performance sports car with no owner complaints filed with NHTSA over six years, suggesting that reported issues are rare or not captured in this database. It has two recalls, both for hydraulic service brakes, which means there are known brake-related safety campaigns. Living with it means very low complaint volume but potentially costly repairs when something does go wrong, and you should verify recall work was completed.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream family sedan with 4,524 complaints over ten years, averaging about 452 per year, so it is a much more commonly reported vehicle. The most frequent complaint areas are the engine, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance, with 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Owners describe stalling, warning lights, braking failures, and unintended automatic braking, indicating a wide range of potential problems.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Ferrari ROMA | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 2 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.
Ferrari ROMA
No component data available.
The only recall subjects for the ROMA are hydraulic service brakes, meaning there is a known safety campaign for brake system issues. Buyers should confirm the recall repair was performed, as brake problems can affect stopping ability.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
With 1,006 complaints, owners report sudden loss of power, multiple warning lights (brake, hill descent, ABS), and rattling noises during acceleration. These symptoms can leave a driver stranded or unable to maintain highway speeds.
895 complaints include electronic power steering and braking systems locking up at highway speeds, plus TPMS warnings followed by tire failure. Such failures can cause immediate loss of control and near-collisions.
837 complaints describe unintended automatic braking or failure to intervene, sometimes under identical driving conditions. This can surprise the driver and increase crash risk if the system activates or fails unexpectedly.
602 complaints involve fuel delivery or hybrid propulsion issues, such as rough transitions between EV and gas modes and jerking when charging. These problems can affect drivability and may be hard to diagnose.
“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 ROMA — 2 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…
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 ROMA or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Ferrari ROMA has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints/year vs. about 452/year for the Honda Accord), but that may reflect lower production and reporting rather than absolute reliability. In practice, the Accord has a much larger and more varied set of reported problems, including serious safety-related failures, while the ROMA's only known issue is a brake recall.
Key differences
- The Ferrari ROMA has 0 complaints and 2 brake recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls across many systems.
- Honda Accord owners report engine stalling, electrical power steering/braking failures, and unintended automatic braking; the ROMA has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord has 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths; the ROMA has none of these in the data.
- The ROMA's only known safety campaign is for hydraulic service brakes; the Accord's recalls include hybrid power control software, fuel pumps, seat belts, air bags, and tires.
- Confirm that both hydraulic service brake recalls have been completed and ask for documentation.
- Check for any brake warning lights or unusual pedal feel during a test drive, since brake issues are the only reported concern.
- Look for engine rattles, rough transitions between EV and gas modes, or jerking when using the charge button.
- Test the electronic power steering and braking at low and highway speeds, and verify that forward collision avoidance does not brake unexpectedly.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full NHTSA recall history for the specific VIN and confirm all open recalls are repaired.
- For the Honda Accord, scan for stored engine and electrical fault codes and test drive at highway speeds to check for power loss or warning lights.
- For the Ferrari ROMA, verify brake recall completion and inspect brake lines and fluid for leaks or corrosion.
- Ask for maintenance records, especially for hybrid system software updates on the Accord and brake service on the ROMA.
- Consider a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with the model, focusing on the complaint areas listed above.
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 ROMA | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 0 | 226 |
| 2022 | 0 | 252 |
| 2021 | 0 | 234 |
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 ROMA or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Ferrari ROMA vs Honda Accord
- Ferrari ROMA total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Ferrari ROMA total recalls
- 2
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Ferrari ROMA avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Ferrari ROMA
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE