Head-to-head reliability

Honda Cbr929rr vs Honda Accord

How the Honda Cbr929rr and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.

Honda Cbr929rr9 complaints · 3 recalls Fewer issues per year
Honda Accord4,524 complaints · 38 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

Honda Cbr929rr averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. Honda Cbr929rr has 9 complaints and 3 recalls on record; Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

CategoryHonda Cbr929rrHonda Accord
Total complaintsAll model years combined9 Better4,524
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns3 Better38
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints1 Better162
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years4.5 Better452.4
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints1 Better146
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints0 Better3

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.

Honda Cbr929rr

  1. 01POWER TRAIN4
  2. 02STEERING3
  3. 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
  4. 04FUEL SYSTEM1
  5. 05GASOLINE1
In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

“RECALL 00V403000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00V403000. CONSUMER TOOK MOTORCYCLE IN FOR RECALL. DEALER HAS HAD MOTORCYCLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR MONTH AND HALF. DEALER HAD A BACKORDER ON PARTS, AND DIDN'T KNOW WHEN PART WILL BE IN.*AK”

“CONSUMER REEIVED RECALL LETTER 00 V 403 000 FOR A LEVER ON MOTORCYCLE. DEALER STATED IT WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *AK”

Honda Accord

  1. 01ENGINE1,006
  2. 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
  3. 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
  4. 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
  5. 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
In owners' words — ENGINE

“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.

Honda Cbr929rr — 3 recalls

Power Train — Clutch Assembly
#00V403000Nov 2000

The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS RELEASED TO THE FRICTION POINT, BUT THE LEVER IS NOT COMPLETELY RELEASED TO FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, STRONG CLUTCH DISK VIBRATION MAY OCCUR AT THE HIGHER ENGINE RPMS USED FOR RAPID OR RACE-TYPE STARTS. THIS STRESS CAN CAUSE THE CLUTCH TO FA…

The risk: THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN SEVERAL LARGE SECTIONS CRACKING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATING FROM THE CLUTCH OUTER. IF THIS OCCURS, REAR LOCK-UP IS POSSIBLE IF A BROKEN PIECE IS CAUGHT IN THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR. ALSO, THE ENGINE COULD LOSE PRIMARY IG…

The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLUTCH KIT THAT INCLUDES A REDESIGNED OUTER CLUTCH BASKET, JUDDER SPRING, CLUTCH LIFTER LEVER, AND OTHER PARTS INTENDED TO REDUCE STRESS ON THE CLUTCH.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
#00V257000

The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. AN IMPROPER SERVICE PROCEDURE THAT MAY BE USED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAN DAMAGE A PRESSURIZED FUEL HOSE. LIFTING THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK BEYOND A CERTAIN POINT CAN STRESS AND DAMAGE THE HOSE. THE INTERNALLY DAMAGED HOSE COULD EVENTUALLY CRACK, RESULTING IN…

The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A LONGER FUEL HOSE.

Power Train — Clutch Assembly
#00V403000Nov 2000

The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS RELEASED TO THE FRICTION POINT, BUT THE LEVER IS NOT COMPLETELY RELEASED TO FULLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, STRONG CLUTCH DISK VIBRATION MAY OCCUR AT THE HIGHER ENGINE RPMS USED FOR RAPID OR RACE-TYPE STARTS. THIS STRESS CAN CAUSE THE CLUTCH TO FA…

The risk: THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN SEVERAL LARGE SECTIONS CRACKING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATING FROM THE CLUTCH OUTER. IF THIS OCCURS, REAR LOCK-UP IS POSSIBLE IF A BROKEN PIECE IS CAUGHT IN THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR. ALSO, THE ENGINE COULD LOSE PRIMARY IG…

The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLUTCH KIT THAT INCLUDES A REDESIGNED OUTER CLUTCH BASKET, JUDDER SPRING, CLUTCH LIFTER LEVER, AND OTHER PARTS INTENDED TO REDUCE STRESS ON THE CLUTCH.

Honda Accord — 38 recalls

Electrical System — Propulsion System — Hybrid Management — Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu) — Software
#25V785000

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…

Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
#26V366000Apr 2026

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…

Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor
#21V900000

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.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger
#24V064000Jan 2024

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…

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Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Honda Cbr929rr or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.

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Honda Cbr929rr vs Honda Accord — comparison facts
Comparison
Honda Cbr929rr vs Honda Accord
Honda Cbr929rr total complaints
9
Honda Accord total complaints
4,524
Honda Cbr929rr total recalls
3
Honda Accord total recalls
38
Honda Cbr929rr avg complaints/year
4.5
Honda Accord avg complaints/year
452.4
More reliable overall
Honda Cbr929rr
Honda Cbr929rr top complaint area
POWER TRAIN
Honda Accord top complaint area
ENGINE