Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti JX35 vs Honda Accord
How the Infiniti JX35 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 JX35 vs Honda Accord: The JX35 has 0 complaints per year and 7 recalls, while the Accord has 452.4 complaints per year, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related reports. The JX35 shows fewer reported issues but less owner feedback. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti JX35 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti JX35
The Infiniti JX35 is a luxury SUV with no owner complaints filed in the NHTSA data over one year, but it has seven recalls covering air bags, electrical software, hood hinges, and fuel tank assembly. The absence of complaints means we cannot describe real-world failure patterns from owner reports, only the recall issues. For a used buyer, this means the main documented concerns are the recall fixes, not recurring breakdowns reported by drivers. Overall, the JX35 appears to have fewer reported problems per year than the Accord, but the lack of complaint text leaves gaps in understanding daily reliability.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a popular midsize car with 4,524 complaints over 10 years, averaging 452.4 per year, plus 38 recalls and reports of 162 crashes, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Owners frequently report engine problems like loss of power and rough transitions, electrical failures such as power steering and braking lockups, and forward collision avoidance issues that may not prevent crashes. These patterns suggest that while many Accords run fine, a notable number of owners experience serious safety-related defects. Buyers should weigh the higher complaint volume against the Accord's widespread availability and recall remedies.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti JX35 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 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.
Infiniti JX35
No component data available.
Recalls cover frontal air bags and occupant classification sensors. These are safety-critical; a faulty sensor may not deploy the air bag correctly in a crash. Buyers should confirm all air bag recalls were performed.
A recall for electrical software is listed. Software glitches can affect multiple systems, but without owner complaints, the exact symptoms are unknown. A dealer can check if the software update was applied.
The hood hinge and attachments are under recall. A weak hinge could let the hood fly open while driving, blocking the view. Inspect the hood for proper alignment and ask for recall proof.
A recall for the gasoline storage tank assembly is noted. A defect here could lead to fuel leaks or stalling. Check for fuel odors and verify the recall was completed.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report rattling noises while accelerating, rough transitions between EV and gas modes, and sudden loss of speed with multiple alarms. These can leave you stranded or cause a crash if power drops at highway speed.
Complaints include simultaneous failure of electronic power steering and braking at highway speeds, and tire failure after TPMS service. Such failures can make the car hard to control and increase crash risk.
Owners describe the system failing to prevent collisions, with incidents occurring under similar conditions. This means the safety feature may not work as expected, so drivers cannot rely on it alone.
There are 602 complaints about fuel/propulsion, including a recall for fuel pump delivery. A failing fuel pump can cause stalling or refusal to start, leaving you stuck or in a dangerous spot.
“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 JX35 — 7 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant…
The risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to t…
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may…
The risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to th…
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Muran…
The risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra veh…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2…
The risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…
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 JX35 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Infiniti JX35 has 0 complaints per year versus 452.4 per year for the Honda Accord, so the JX35 has far fewer reported issues annually. In practice, this means an Accord buyer is more likely to encounter a reported problem, some of which are serious safety defects. However, the JX35's data is limited to one year and seven recalls, so its long-term reliability is less documented.
Key differences
- The Infiniti JX35 has 0 owner complaints in the data, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, including 162 crash-related reports and 3 deaths.
- The JX35 has 7 recalls covering air bags, electrical software, hood hinges, and fuel tank; the Accord has 38 recalls including hybrid power control, seat belts, and fuel pump.
- Accord owners report concrete failures like engine rattling, power steering and brake lockup, and forward collision avoidance failures; the JX35 has no complaint text to describe real-world symptoms.
- The JX35's average is 0.0 complaints per year versus 452.4 for the Accord, but the JX35 data covers only 1 year, so it may not reflect long-term patterns.
- Check for open recalls on the air bag frontal and occupant classification sensor, as these affect crash safety.
- Inspect the hood hinge and fuel tank area for signs of recall work not done, such as a loose hood or fuel smell.
- Listen for engine rattling or rough transitions between EV and gas modes during a test drive, especially under acceleration.
- Test the electronic power steering and brakes at low and highway speeds; any warning lights or loss of assist is a major red flag.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific Infiniti JX35 or Honda Accord you are considering.
- Ask the seller for proof that all recalls, especially air bag, fuel, and electrical software fixes, were completed by a dealer.
- For the Accord, take a long test drive that includes highway speeds and check for engine rattles, warning lights, and forward collision alerts.
- For the JX35, inspect the hood hinges, fuel tank for leaks, and confirm the electrical software update was applied.
- Have a trusted mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine, electrical system, and safety features for either vehicle.
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 JX35 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti JX35 vs Honda Accord
- Infiniti JX35 total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Infiniti JX35 total recalls
- 7
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Infiniti JX35 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti JX35
- Honda Accord top complaint area
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