Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti FX50 vs Honda Accord
How the Infiniti FX50 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 FX50 vs Honda Accord: the FX50 has 3 complaints over 5 years (0.6/year) and 0 recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years (452.4/year) and 38 recalls. The Accord also shows 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti FX50 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti FX50
The Infiniti FX50 is a low-volume luxury SUV with very few complaints on record—just 3 over five years, averaging 0.6 per year, and no recalls. The reported issues are scattered across unrelated areas like a sunroof drain leak, brake pedal placement, and transmission shifting, suggesting no single widespread defect. For a buyer, this means the complaint data is too sparse to reveal a clear pattern, so a careful mechanical inspection matters more than the numbers.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume vehicle with 4,524 complaints over ten years (about 452 per year) and 38 recalls, including 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Owner complaints cluster around engine and electrical problems, forward collision avoidance, and fuel system issues, with many describing sudden warnings, power loss, and braking or steering failures. The volume of reports reflects both the huge number of Accords on the road and a wide range of real-world failure patterns.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti FX50 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 3 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 0 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.6 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 FX50
- 01UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- 02SERVICE BRAKES1
- 03HYDRAULIC1
- 04POWER TRAIN1
One owner reports the sunroof drain leaking into the driver and passenger floor, causing puddles and electrical damage. This is described as a known issue across several Infiniti models, so a buyer should check for water stains and damp carpets.
An owner reports the gas pedal sits too high, so pressing the brake can also depress the gas and cause the car to lurch forward. The dealer said it could not be fixed, making pedal placement a real safety concern to verify on a test drive.
The same complaint about the engine roaring and the gas pedal being too high appears under the hydraulic category, reinforcing that pedal interference is a reported issue. Buyers should sit in the driver's seat and check pedal spacing before buying.
One owner reports the vehicle shifting erroneously between second and third gears, and the dealer confirmed the failure but had no remedy. This points to a transmission concern that should be checked with a thorough test drive and diagnostic scan.
“Sunroof Drain will leak into the car on driver and passenger side floor causing a puddle in the car. Causes electrical damage. This is a known issue on all Infiniti FX 35, FX50, G35, G37, M series, J series and QX series. Infiniti did not fix the issue.”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report sudden alarms for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure, followed by loss of speed, as well as rattling noises and rough transitions between EV and gas modes. These symptoms suggest engine and hybrid-system faults that can leave a driver stranded or worse.
Complaints include electronic power steering and braking systems locking up simultaneously at highway speeds, and a tire failing catastrophically shortly after a TPMS repair. Electrical faults affecting steering and brakes are among the most serious reported issues.
Owners describe the system failing to resolve a threat and unexpected behavior with adaptive cruise control set at highway speeds. Because these systems are meant to prevent crashes, their failure is a significant safety concern for buyers.
Reports include a persistent rotten-egg odor that remained after a paid repair, and a foot slipping behind a plastic side panel near the center console. These may seem minor but point to trim and cabin issues that can distract or injure occupants.
“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 FX50
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 FX50 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Infiniti FX50 has far fewer complaints per year (0.6 vs. 452.4) and no recalls, while the Honda Accord has thousands of complaints and 38 recalls. In practice, the FX50's sparse data means fewer reported failure patterns, but the Accord's volume reflects a much larger population and a broader set of documented issues.
Key differences
- The Infiniti FX50 has 3 total complaints and 0 recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls over ten years.
- FX50 complaints are scattered across sunroof leaks, pedal placement, and transmission shifting; Accord complaints cluster around engine, electrical, and forward collision avoidance systems.
- The Accord has 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths on record; the FX50 has none of these.
- Accord owners report sudden loss of speed, steering and braking lockup, and collision-avoidance failures, while FX50 reports are fewer and less severe in the sample.
- Check for water leaks from the sunroof drain that can puddle on the floor and damage electronics—look for damp carpets and stains.
- Test the brake and gas pedal spacing carefully; one owner reported the pedals are close enough to press both at once and cause lurching.
- Scan for stored engine and hybrid-system codes and test-drive for rattling, rough EV-to-gas transitions, or sudden warning lights.
- Verify that electronic power steering and braking systems work smoothly at highway speeds, and check for any forward collision or adaptive cruise control warnings.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all open recalls have been repaired, especially on the Honda Accord.
- Have a independent mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection, including a diagnostic scan for stored codes.
- For the FX50, inspect the sunroof drains and carpets for leaks, and test pedal operation for interference.
- For the Accord, test-drive at highway speeds to check steering, braking, and adaptive cruise control behavior.
- Ask for maintenance records and verify that any reported electrical or engine symptoms have been addressed.
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 FX50 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Infiniti FX50 vs Honda Accord
- Infiniti FX50 total complaints
- 3
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Infiniti FX50 total recalls
- 0
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Infiniti FX50 avg complaints/year
- 0.6
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti FX50
- Infiniti FX50 top complaint area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE