Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti M35 vs Honda Accord
How the Infiniti M35 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 M35 vs Honda Accord: The M35 has 0 complaints over 5 years and 29 recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, 162 crash-related, and 38 recalls. The Accord averages 452.4 complaints per year. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti M35 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti M35
The Infiniti M35 is a luxury sedan that shows zero owner complaints over five years in the NHTSA data, which suggests a quiet record for reported problems. However, it has 29 recalls, mostly for airbag inflators and an accelerator pedal issue, so you'll want to confirm those were fixed. In ownership terms, it may be a low-complaint car, but the high recall count means you should check for open safety campaigns before buying.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a popular family sedan with a very high complaint volume: 4,524 over ten years, averaging 452.4 per year. Owners report serious issues like engine stalling, electrical failures, and forward collision avoidance problems, with 162 crashes and 146 injuries linked to complaints. It also has 38 recalls, including hybrid power control software and fuel pump defects, so living with one means staying on top of recalls and potential repair costs.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti M35 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 29 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 M35
No component data available.
Multiple recalls cover front passenger and driver airbag inflator modules. A defective inflator can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin, so you must verify the recall repair was done.
One recall involves the vehicle speed control accelerator pedal. A sticking or unresponsive pedal could affect acceleration, so check for any open recall and test the pedal feel during a test drive.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report sudden power loss, alarms for brake and stability systems, and rattling noises during acceleration. These symptoms can leave you stranded or create a crash risk if the engine cuts out at highway speed.
Complaints describe electronic power steering and braking failing simultaneously, plus TPMS warnings followed by tire failure. Electrical glitches can disable safety aids without warning, making the car hard to control.
Owners say adaptive cruise control and collision warning can activate unexpectedly or fail to respond. This can cause sudden braking or a missed alert, increasing the chance of a rear-end collision.
Reports include fuel pump issues and hybrid power control problems that may cause stalling or loss of motive power. A failing fuel pump can stop the engine while driving, which is a serious safety concern.
“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 M35 — 29 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles ar…
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 o…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and th…
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registere…
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-70…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missis…
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer s…
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 M35 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Infiniti M35 has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints/year vs. 452.4 for the Honda Accord), but it carries 29 recalls versus 38 for the Accord. In practice, the M35 may have fewer owner-reported problems, yet both need recall checks. The Accord's high complaint volume and crash/injury counts mean you should budget for potential repairs and verify safety fixes.
Key differences
- The Infiniti M35 has 0 complaints over 5 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, including 162 crash-related and 146 injuries.
- The M35's recalls are mainly airbag inflators and an accelerator pedal, whereas the Accord's recalls include hybrid power control software, fuel pump, and seat belt retractor issues.
- Accord owners report engine stalling, electrical steering/braking failure, and forward collision avoidance glitches; the M35 has no complaint text on record.
- The Accord's complaint rate is about 452 per year, compared to 0 per year for the M35, but the M35 still has 29 recalls to verify.
- Check for open airbag inflator recalls on both passenger and driver sides; a ruptured inflator can cause serious injury.
- Test the accelerator pedal for sticking or hesitation, and confirm the vehicle speed control recall was performed.
- Listen for engine rattling during acceleration and watch for warning lights related to brakes, ABS, or hill descent, which owners report before power loss.
- Test the electronic power steering and braking at low and highway speeds; complaints describe simultaneous failure that can lock up the car.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see if the Infiniti M35's airbag and accelerator recalls, or the Honda Accord's hybrid and fuel pump recalls, are still open.
- Ask for a pre-purchase inspection that includes a scan for stored engine, electrical, and forward collision avoidance fault codes.
- On the Accord, test drive at highway speed to check for adaptive cruise control surprises and listen for engine rattles or jerks.
- On the M35, confirm the airbag inflator recall was completed and test the accelerator pedal for smooth operation.
- Request service records showing any recall repairs and recent maintenance, especially for the Accord's electrical and fuel systems.
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 M35 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Infiniti M35 vs Honda Accord
- Infiniti M35 total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Infiniti M35 total recalls
- 29
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Infiniti M35 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti M35
- Honda Accord top complaint area
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