Head-to-head reliability
Isuzu NPR vs Honda Accord
How the Isuzu NPR 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
Isuzu NPR vs Honda Accord: The NPR has 5 complaints and 16 recalls over 10 years, while the Accord has 4,438 complaints, 38 recalls, and 144 injuries. The NPR averages 0.5 complaints per year versus 443.8 for the Accord. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Isuzu NPR or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Isuzu NPR
The Isuzu NPR is a commercial cab-over truck, often used for delivery or work purposes. Over 10 years, it has only 5 complaints and 16 recalls, with no injuries or deaths reported. Owners report occasional issues like a popping cab latch, tire sidewall bubbles, and transmission failure. Living with it means fewer but potentially serious mechanical problems.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a popular family sedan with a much higher complaint volume: 4,438 over 10 years, averaging 443.8 per year. It has 38 recalls, 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. Common trouble spots include engine noises, electrical glitches, and forward collision avoidance warnings. This suggests more frequent visits to the dealer for a wide range of issues.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Isuzu NPR | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 5 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 16 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 2 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.5 Better | 443.8 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 144 |
| 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.
Isuzu NPR
- 01STRUCTURE1
- 02TIRES1
- 03POWER TRAIN1
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- 05ENGINE1
One owner reported the cab latch popping while driving, which holds the cab in place. Although the cab stayed put, it was disconcerting and could indicate a safety risk if it fails completely.
A 2019 NPR owner found bubbles on the sidewall of a front tire, which can lead to a blowout. This is a critical safety concern, especially for a commercial vehicle.
A 2009 NPR owner experienced sudden transmission failure without warning, requiring a replacement. This can leave you stranded and is expensive to fix.
One owner reported the vehicle lurching forward when the accelerator was not in use, with RPMs surging from 2500 to 4500. This unpredictable behavior could cause loss of control.
“THE LATCH THAT HELPS HOLD THE CAB IN PLACE (THE CAB FLIPS TO GET TO THE ENGINE) HAS POPPED A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE CAB STAYED IN PLACE BUT IT IS DISCONCERTING TO HEAR ABOUT ONE OF THE PIECES THAT HOLDS THE CAB IN PLACE POPPING.”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises and critical failures like loss of speed and multiple alarms. One 2025 Accord had a noise from new, and another lost speed on the highway with brake and ABS warnings.
Complaints include TPMS warnings leading to tire failure and rodent damage to wiring harnesses. These electrical gremlins can cause safety systems to malfunction.
Owners report intermittent warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automatic high beams. One incident involved the system failing to resolve a threat, potentially increasing crash risk.
Reports include a sunroof glass exploding and a tire catastrophically failing after a TPMS repair. These sudden failures can be dangerous and costly.
“I purchased this vehicle at 0 miles in July 2025 from Honda Accord in Pensacola Florida. I reported in July 2025 that there was a noise and I was unhappy with the vehicle and would like to exchange the vehicle within the 30 days months later, the noise got lo…”
“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…”
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.
Isuzu NPR — 16 recalls
The defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR and Chevrolet 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD and 2019 Isuzu NPR HD GAS, NPR GAS and Chevrolet 4500 and Chevrolet 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism seat belt as…
The risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer serv…
The defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2019 NPR GAS, 2019 NPRHD GAS and 2019 Chevrolet 4500 vehicles. The brake line clips for the rear driver side brake line may have been incorrectly installed, potentially allowing the brake line to contact a grounding bolt, potentia…
The risk: If the rear driver side brake fails, the vehicle may experience reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers inspect and replace brake line assembly or reposition the brake line into the proper position, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at…
The defect: Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affe…
The risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
The defect: Diesel Modification Center LLC. (Diesel Modification Center) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Isuzu NQR ,NRR, and NPR vehicles modified to be equipped with dual steering. The keystock may become dislodged from the steering cross shaft and cause unexpected loss of right hand steering.
The risk: Unexpected loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Diesel Modification Center will notify owners, and dealers will verify the keystock is in place or replace it, as necessary. In addition, the set screw will be retorqued and a stamp will be drifted in the keyed slot to ensure the keystock…
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 (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an…
The risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
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
Isuzu NPR or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Isuzu NPR has far fewer complaints per year (0.5 vs. 443.8), but its issues tend to be mechanical and potentially severe. The Honda Accord has many more complaints, including 144 injuries and 3 deaths, indicating a higher frequency of safety-related problems. In practice, the NPR may need less frequent attention, but when something goes wrong, it could be serious; the Accord may require more frequent repairs and has a higher reported risk of injury.
Key differences
- The Isuzu NPR has only 5 complaints over 10 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,438, but the Accord also has 144 injuries and 3 deaths reported.
- NPR complaints focus on mechanical failures like transmission and cab latch, while Accord complaints often involve electrical and forward collision avoidance systems.
- The Accord has 38 recalls versus 16 for the NPR, covering issues like fuel pumps and air bag sensors.
- Owner reports for the Accord include sudden loss of power and exploding sunroofs, whereas NPR reports include tire sidewall bubbles and lurching.
- Inspect the cab latch mechanism for wear or popping, as one owner reported it disengaging while driving.
- Check tire sidewalls for bubbles or cracks, especially on 2019 models with Yokohama tires, as one owner found bubbles.
- Listen for engine noises and check for transmission issues, as owners report noises and sudden failures.
- Test all electrical systems, including TPMS, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping, for intermittent warnings or failures.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report to see if recalls were addressed.
- Have a mechanic inspect the cab latch and tires on the NPR, and the engine and electrical systems on the Accord.
- Test drive the vehicle under various conditions to check for lurching, transmission slipping, or warning lights.
- Verify that all safety recalls have been completed by checking the NHTSA website with the VIN.
- For the Accord, specifically test the forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control systems for proper function.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Isuzu NPR | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 214 |
| 2023 | 0 | 224 |
| 2022 | 0 | 238 |
| 2020 | 1 | 355 |
| 2019 | 1 | 677 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1864 |
| 2017 | 1 | 534 |
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 Isuzu NPR or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Isuzu NPR vs Honda Accord
- Isuzu NPR total complaints
- 5
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Isuzu NPR total recalls
- 16
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Isuzu NPR avg complaints/year
- 0.5
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Isuzu NPR
- Isuzu NPR top complaint area
- STRUCTURE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE