Vehicle 1

KIA Telluride

1,787 complaints · 28 recalls

VS

Vehicle 2

Honda Accord

3,930 complaints · 35 recalls

📊 Based on NHTSA owner complaint & recall data
Which Should I Buy?

KIA Telluride vs Honda Accord: The Telluride averages 255 complaints per year over 7 years, while the Accord averages 393 per year over 10 years. The Accord has more crash complaints (139 vs 38) and engine issues (846 vs 254). Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

Category Wins

Lower numbers are better for complaints, recalls, and crashes.

4
KIA Telluride
wins all 4 categories
0
Honda Accord
no category wins
CategoryKIA TellurideHonda Accord
Total Complaints
All years combined
1,787
✓ lower
3,930
Safety Recalls
Federal campaigns
28
✓ lower
35
Crash Reports
Crash-related complaints
38
✓ lower
139
Avg / Year
Complaints per model year
255.3
✓ lower
393.0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records. Lower is better.

Top Problem Areas

Most frequently reported components across all model years.

KIA Telluride

1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER427
2. VISIBILITY/WIPER334
3. ENGINE254
4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM247
5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING201

Honda Accord

1. ENGINE846
2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE757
3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM744
4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER614
5. SERVICE BRAKES545
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AI Buyer Analysis
DeepSeek interpretation of NHTSA data · cached result
The Verdict

The Honda Accord has more complaints per year (393) than the KIA Telluride (255), but the Telluride has only 7 years of data versus 10 for the Accord. This means the Telluride may have fewer reported issues per year, but its shorter history makes long-term reliability less certain.

💡 Buyer Recommendation

If you prioritize fewer complaints per year and a newer model, choose the KIA Telluride. If you prefer a longer track record and are willing to accept higher complaint volume, choose the Honda Accord.

Key Differences
  • Honda Accord has 393 complaints/year vs KIA Telluride's 255/year.
  • Accord has 139 crash complaints vs Telluride's 38.
  • Accord's top issue is ENGINE (846) while Telluride's top is UNKNOWN OR OTHER (427).
  • Accord has 757 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE complaints; Telluride has none in top 5.
⚠ Watch on KIA Telluride
  • Watch for VISIBILITY/WIPER issues (334 complaints) and EXTERIOR LIGHTING (201 complaints).
  • Check for ENGINE problems (254 complaints) and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues (247 complaints).
⚠ Watch on Honda Accord
  • Watch for ENGINE issues (846 complaints) and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE problems (757 complaints).
  • Check for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues (744 complaints) and SERVICE BRAKES problems (545 complaints).
✓ Before You Buy — Checklist
  • Check NHTSA recall status for both vehicles.
  • Test drive and inspect wipers, lights, and brakes.
  • Review service history for engine and electrical repairs.
  • Ask about any forward collision avoidance system malfunctions on Accord.
  • Consider a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic.

Complaints by Model Year

Years available for both vehicles (lower is better).

KIA TellurideHonda Accord
2026
0
0
2025
71
88
2024
195
0
2023
186
212
2022
302
196
2021
318
200
2020
715
329
KIA Telluride vs Honda Accord — comparison facts
Comparison
KIA Telluride vs Honda Accord
KIA Telluride total complaints
1,787
Honda Accord total complaints
3,930
KIA Telluride total recalls
28
Honda Accord total recalls
35
KIA Telluride avg complaints/year
255.3
Honda Accord avg complaints/year
393.0
More reliable overall
KIA Telluride
KIA Telluride top complaint area
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Honda Accord top complaint area
ENGINE
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

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KIA Telluride Reliability & Problems

1,787 complaints · All years · NHTSA data

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Honda Accord Reliability & Problems

3,930 complaints · All years · NHTSA data

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