Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti FX37 vs Honda Accord
How the Infiniti FX37 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
Infiniti FX37 vs Honda Accord: The FX37 has 5 complaints over 1 year and 0 recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related reports. The FX37 shows fewer reported issues per year, but the Accord's higher volume may affect totals. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti FX37 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti FX37
The Infiniti FX37 is a luxury SUV with very few complaints on file—just 5 over one year, averaging 5 per year. There are no recalls, crashes, injuries, or deaths reported in this data. Owners mainly report issues with air bags, fuel system, electrical, and power train, but the low volume means these are isolated incidents rather than widespread patterns.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream sedan with a massive complaint history: 4,524 complaints over 10 years, averaging 452.4 per year. It has 38 recalls and reports 162 crash-related incidents, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Common problem areas include the engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance, and fuel system, with many complaints describing serious safety failures.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti FX37 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 5 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 0 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 5.0 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.
Infiniti FX37
- 01AIR BAGS2
- 02FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
- 04POWER TRAIN1
Owners report a flashing passenger air bag alert that dealers cannot reset, often requiring a dealership visit. This matters because an air bag warning can mean the passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
One owner ran out of fuel on the highway because the gauge showed a quarter tank remaining. The fix involved replacing both sending units at a cost of about $350, so buyers should verify fuel gauge accuracy.
A complaint links an engine light and high transmission fluid temperature with error code P0710. This suggests potential electrical or sensor issues that could lead to transmission problems if ignored.
An owner reported that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was pressed, with no warning lights. This intermittent loss of power could be dangerous when merging or crossing intersections.
“just bought this car, no warranty, noticed the ? passenger air bag alert flashing on the dash, dealer where I bought the car tried to reset it, but was unable to, suggested to take it to dealership and get it checked. But looking on a forum, noted several sim…”
“ENGINE LIGHT ON AND TRANSMISSION FLUID IS AT A HIGH TEMPERATURE WITH ERROR CODE P0710.”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners describe alarms for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure, followed by loss of speed. Others report rattling noises while accelerating and rough transitions between EV and gas modes, indicating engine and hybrid system troubles.
Complaints include simultaneous failure of electronic power steering and braking at highway speeds, causing near-collisions. Another owner had a TPMS warning repaired, but the tire catastrophically failed hours later, showing electrical and tire-related safety risks.
Owners report that adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance systems malfunction, with sudden braking or failure to respond under normal driving conditions. This can lead to unexpected stops or crashes.
While specific fuel system complaints are not detailed in the sample, the high number of fuel/propulsion complaints (602) and a recall for fuel pump delivery suggest potential stalling or fuel delivery issues that could strand drivers.
“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.
Infiniti FX37
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 (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
Infiniti FX37 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Infiniti FX37 has far fewer issues per year (5.0 vs. 452.4) and no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths in this data, while the Honda Accord has thousands of complaints and 38 recalls. In practice, the FX37 appears to have a much lower reported problem rate, but the Accord's larger sales volume may partly explain the higher counts. Buyers should weigh the severity of reported issues, not just the numbers.
Key differences
- The Infiniti FX37 has 5 complaints over 1 year and 0 recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years and 38 recalls.
- The Accord has 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths; the FX37 has none of these in the provided data.
- FX37 owners report air bag warnings, fuel gauge inaccuracy, and intermittent power loss; Accord owners report engine failures, electronic steering/braking loss, and forward collision avoidance malfunctions.
- The Accord has a recall for fuel pump delivery and hybrid power control software, while the FX37 has no recalls on record.
- Check for a flashing passenger air bag warning light that cannot be reset, as owners report this issue.
- Test the fuel gauge accuracy by comparing the reading to actual fuel level, since one owner ran out of fuel with the gauge showing a quarter tank.
- Look for any history of electronic power steering or braking failure, especially at highway speeds, as reported by owners.
- Verify that all recalls, especially for fuel pump and hybrid power control software, have been performed; unrepaired recalls can lead to stalling or other safety risks.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls on the NHTSA website for both models.
- Have a mechanic inspect the air bag system, fuel gauge sending units, and transmission on the Infiniti FX37.
- For the Honda Accord, test the forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control systems, and check for any electrical or engine warning lights.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records, especially for transmission fluid changes and hybrid system repairs on the Accord.
- Take a test drive that includes highway speeds and stop-and-go traffic to feel for acceleration problems or unexpected braking.
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 Infiniti FX37 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Infiniti FX37 vs Honda Accord
- Infiniti FX37 total complaints
- 5
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Infiniti FX37 total recalls
- 0
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Infiniti FX37 avg complaints/year
- 5.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti FX37
- Infiniti FX37 top complaint area
- AIR BAGS
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE