Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Grancabrio vs Honda Accord
How the Maserati Grancabrio 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
Maserati Grancabrio vs Honda Accord: The Grancabrio has 0 complaints and 3 recalls over 3 years, while the Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years. The Accord also has 160 crash-related complaints and 3 deaths. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Grancabrio or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Grancabrio
The Maserati Grancabrio is a low-volume luxury convertible with no owner complaints filed over three years, but three recalls for headlights and back-over prevention software. The absence of complaints may reflect limited data rather than flawless reliability. Buyers should expect high maintenance costs and verify recall repairs are completed.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,438 complaints over ten years, averaging 443.8 per year. Owners report engine noises, electrical glitches, forward collision avoidance warnings, and brake issues. With 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths, these are serious patterns to consider.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Grancabrio | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 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.
Maserati Grancabrio
No component data available.
Two recalls involve headlights, which could mean the lights may fail or not illuminate properly. For a buyer, working headlights are critical for nighttime visibility and safety.
A recall for back-over prevention software suggests the rear camera or sensors may not function correctly. This matters because it can increase the risk of backing into objects or people.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises and sudden power loss with multiple dashboard alarms. One complaint describes losing speed at highway speeds, which is a serious safety concern.
Complaints include tire pressure warnings followed by tire failure, and rodent damage to wiring. Electrical glitches can lead to unexpected breakdowns or safety system failures.
Owners report intermittent warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automatic high beams. These failures could reduce the effectiveness of driver-assist features.
Brake-related complaints are common, with one owner reporting brake and ABS failure alarms. Brake problems directly affect stopping ability and are a major safety issue.
“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.
Maserati Grancabrio — 3 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2025. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Grancabrio, 2024-2025 Granturismo, and 2023-2025 Grecale vehicles. The headlights may be missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t…
The risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, reducing the driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati North America will inspect and, if necessary, install one or two caps to cover the horizontal headlight aim adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Maserat…
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
Maserati Grancabrio or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Maserati Grancabrio has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints vs. 443.8 for the Honda Accord), but this may be due to lower sales volume. In practice, the Honda Accord has a well-documented pattern of engine, electrical, and brake problems that buyers should weigh against its popularity.
Key differences
- The Maserati Grancabrio has 0 complaints and 3 recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls.
- Honda Accord owners report engine noises, power loss, and electrical failures; the Grancabrio has no complaint text on record.
- The Honda Accord has 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Grancabrio has none.
- Maserati Grancabrio recalls involve headlights and back-over software; Honda Accord recalls cover hybrid software, brakes, airbags, and fuel pumps.
- Check that both headlight recalls have been performed, as they affect nighttime visibility.
- Verify the back-over prevention software recall was completed to ensure rear camera and sensor function.
- Listen for engine noises and check for any history of power loss or multiple dashboard alarms.
- Test all electrical systems, including tire pressure monitors and driver-assist features, for intermittent warnings.
Before you buy
- Obtain a vehicle history report and confirm all open recalls are repaired.
- For the Honda Accord, test drive at highway speeds to check for power loss or warning lights.
- For the Maserati Grancabrio, inspect headlights and rear camera operation.
- Have a mechanic inspect the Honda Accord's brakes and electrical system.
- Ask for maintenance records and check for any repeated repairs.
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 | Maserati Grancabrio | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 | 101 |
| 2024 | 0 | 214 |
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 Maserati Grancabrio or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Grancabrio vs Honda Accord
- Maserati Grancabrio total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Maserati Grancabrio total recalls
- 3
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati Grancabrio avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Grancabrio
- Honda Accord top complaint area
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