Head-to-head reliability
LAND Rover Range Rover vs Honda Accord
How the LAND Rover Range Rover 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
LAND Rover Range Rover vs Honda Accord: Over 10 years, the Range Rover averaged 134.6 complaints per year with 9 deaths, while the Accord averaged 452.4 complaints per year with 3 deaths. The Range Rover has more recalls (59 vs 38) but fewer annual complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the LAND Rover Range Rover or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
LAND Rover Range Rover
The Land Rover Range Rover is a luxury SUV that demands attention. Over 10 years, it has averaged 134.6 complaints per year, with 59 recalls and 58 crash-related reports. Owners frequently report electrical fires, engine shutdowns, and steering failures, indicating that living with this vehicle often means dealing with serious and potentially dangerous malfunctions.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream sedan with a much higher complaint volume: 4,524 over 10 years, averaging 452.4 per year. However, it has fewer recalls (38) and far fewer deaths (3) than the Range Rover. Complaints center on engine stalling, electrical glitches, and forward collision avoidance issues, but the Accord remains a more common vehicle, so higher counts are partly due to sales volume.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | LAND Rover Range Rover | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1,346 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 59 | 38 Better |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 58 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 134.6 Better | 452.4 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 65 Better | 146 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 9 | 3 Better |
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.
LAND Rover Range Rover
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM290
- 02ENGINE257
- 03STEERING235
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER197
- 05SUSPENSION167
Owners report burning smells and smoke from the driver-side wheel well, as well as complete electrical shutdowns that require software updates or battery replacements. These issues can lead to fires or loss of power while driving, posing serious safety risks.
Complaints describe systemic loss of propulsion due to powertrain control module and fuel pump driver module failures. This can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, leaving drivers stranded or in dangerous situations.
Reports include vehicles entering shutdown with all electrical power dead, often linked to software issues. This can result in loss of steering assist, making the vehicle difficult to control.
While specific complaint text is not provided, suspension issues are among the top components, suggesting owners experience ride and handling problems that may affect stability and safety.
“While driving on the highway, a strong burning smell began inside the vehicle, similar to a brush or forest fire. At first it was unclear whether the smell was coming from outside, but when traffic slowed, smoke was seen coming from the driver-side wheel well…”
“I purchased this Range Rover in November of 2022. The vehicle was serviced once at the dealership for wind noise on June 26, 2023. The vehicle was parked at my home for a week while our family was on vacation before I returned on August 10th, 2023. It was not…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report alarms for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure, followed by loss of speed. Rattling noises and rough transitions between EV and gas modes are also common, indicating potential powertrain reliability concerns.
Complaints include simultaneous failure of electronic power steering and braking systems at highway speeds, as well as TPMS warnings leading to tire failure. These defects can cause loss of control and increase crash risk.
Owners describe incidents where the system fails to prevent collisions, with adaptive cruise control suddenly disengaging or not reacting to obstacles. This undermines a key safety feature.
Specific complaint text is not provided, but this is a top component, suggesting issues with fuel delivery or hybrid propulsion that can cause stalling or power loss.
“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.
LAND Rover Range Rover — 59 recalls
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
The risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
The fix: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, t…
The risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport ow…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. The engine mounted oil cooler hoses may not be secured properly, which can result in oil leaking onto the road.
The risk: Oil leaking onto the road can cause a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners and the oil cooler hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for th…
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
LAND Rover Range Rover or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Land Rover Range Rover has far fewer complaints per year (134.6) than the Honda Accord (452.4), but the Range Rover's complaints often involve severe safety defects like fires and propulsion loss. The Accord's higher volume is partly due to its popularity, but it still has notable safety-related complaints. In practice, the Range Rover may have fewer reported issues, but they tend to be more catastrophic.
Key differences
- The Range Rover has 9 deaths and 65 injuries reported, while the Accord has 3 deaths and 146 injuries, indicating different severity patterns.
- Range Rover complaints often involve electrical fires and engine shutdowns, whereas Accord complaints frequently mention forward collision avoidance failures and electrical system glitches.
- The Range Rover has more recalls (59) than the Accord (38), despite fewer complaints, suggesting more proactive recall campaigns.
- Accord has a much higher complaint rate per year, but this may be influenced by higher sales volume; Range Rover complaints are fewer but often more severe.
- Check for signs of electrical burning or smoke near the driver-side wheel well, and ask about any software updates or battery replacements.
- Test drive at highway speeds and listen for engine rattles or sudden loss of power, and verify that the steering and suspension feel stable.
- Inspect for proper operation of electronic power steering and braking systems, especially at highway speeds, and check for any warning lights.
- Test the forward collision avoidance system and adaptive cruise control in various conditions, and look for any history of TPMS or tire issues.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls on both models.
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the electrical system, engine, and steering components for both vehicles.
- For the Range Rover, specifically check for signs of electrical fires or smoke damage and test the propulsion system.
- For the Accord, verify the forward collision avoidance system and electronic power steering functionality.
- Review NHTSA complaints for the specific model year you are considering to identify common issues.
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 | LAND Rover Range Rover | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10 |
| 2025 | 3 | 109 |
| 2024 | 10 | 219 |
| 2023 | 21 | 226 |
| 2022 | 45 | 252 |
| 2021 | 76 | 234 |
| 2020 | 163 | 362 |
| 2019 | 15 | 691 |
| 2018 | 203 | 1884 |
| 2017 | 808 | 537 |
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 LAND Rover Range Rover or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- LAND Rover Range Rover vs Honda Accord
- LAND Rover Range Rover total complaints
- 1,346
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- LAND Rover Range Rover total recalls
- 59
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- LAND Rover Range Rover avg complaints/year
- 134.6
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- LAND Rover Range Rover
- LAND Rover Range Rover top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE