Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Granturismo vs Honda Accord
How the Maserati Granturismo 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 Granturismo vs Honda Accord: Over 10 years, the Maserati had 0 complaints and 8 recalls, while the Honda Accord had 4,524 complaints, 38 recalls, 162 crash-related reports, and 3 deaths. The Accord's higher volume explains much of the gap, but its reported engine, electrical, and collision-avoidance failures are well documented. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Granturismo or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Granturismo
The Maserati Granturismo is a low-volume luxury sports car that, over the past decade, has generated zero owner complaints to NHTSA. That silence likely reflects a small, enthusiast owner base rather than a proven trouble-free design. Eight recalls exist, covering headlights, air bags, fuel gauge, and backup camera software, so you should verify each was performed. Living with one means budgeting for exotic-car maintenance and expecting little public complaint data to guide you.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over ten years, about 452 per year. Owners report engine stalls, electrical failures, forward collision avoidance glitches, and fuel system problems. There are 38 recalls and 162 crash-related complaints, with 146 injuries and 3 deaths reported. That volume means many issues are known and documented, but it also means you must check recall history carefully.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Granturismo | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 8 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.
Maserati Granturismo
No component data available.
A recall covers headlight issues, which could mean lights that fail or aim incorrectly. For a buyer, non-working headlights hurt night visibility and may fail state inspection.
An air bag recall means the supplemental restraint may not deploy as designed in a crash. You should confirm the recall was completed, because an open air bag recall is a serious safety concern.
A fuel gauge recall suggests the dashboard may show an inaccurate fuel level. That can leave you stranded or misjudge range, so check that the gauge reads correctly after any recall work.
Two separate recalls cover backup camera software. Owners could face a blank or delayed rearview image, making parking and reversing riskier. Verify the software was updated.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
With 1,006 engine complaints, owners describe sudden power loss, multiple dashboard alarms, and rattling noises during acceleration. Some report rough transitions between electric and gas modes. These symptoms can strand you and are expensive to diagnose.
895 complaints include electronic power steering and braking failing at highway speeds, plus TPMS warnings followed by tire failure. Electrical gremlins can disable safety aids without warning, so a pre-purchase scan is essential.
837 complaints describe adaptive cruise control and automatic braking activating unexpectedly or failing to respond. Owners report near-misses when the system brakes or accelerates on its own. This directly affects crash risk.
602 complaints involve fuel delivery and hybrid propulsion issues, including a fuel pump recall. Symptoms include stalling, hesitation, and sulfur odors. A failing fuel pump can cut power while driving.
“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.
Maserati Granturismo — 8 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Granturismo and 2016-2018 Granturismo Convertible vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can cause a deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bag.
The risk: A deactivated air bag increases the risk of injury. An inadvertent deployment of the air bag increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 30, 2019. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 386.
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2024 GranTurismo and GranCabrio vehicles. The body control module (BCM) software may display an incorrect fuel level, which can result in an unexpected engine stall while driving.
The risk: An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 749.
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale and 2024 GranTurismo vehicles. The Central Vision Park Assist Module (CVPAM) software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
The risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the CVPAM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 761.
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…
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
Maserati Granturismo or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Maserati Granturismo has far fewer issues per year on paper: 0 complaints per year versus about 452 for the Honda Accord. But that gap mostly reflects how many more Accords are on the road and how much more owners report. In practice, the Accord has a well-documented list of common failures you can inspect for, while the Maserati has almost no public complaint pattern to guide you.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: Maserati has 0 complaints over 10 years; Honda Accord has 4,524, about 452 per year.
- Crash and injury reports: Maserati has 0 crash-related complaints, 0 injuries, 0 deaths; Honda Accord has 162 crash-related, 146 injuries, 3 deaths.
- Recall topics: Maserati recalls cover headlights, air bags, fuel gauge, and backup camera software; Honda recalls cover hybrid power control software, spare tire, seat belt retractor, occupant classification sensor, and fuel pump.
- Reported symptoms: Honda owners describe engine power loss, electronic steering/braking failure, unexpected automatic braking, and fuel odors; Maserati has no owner complaint text on record.
- Confirm the air bag recall was completed, since an open recall means the air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash.
- Check that the headlight, fuel gauge, and backup camera software recalls were performed, as these affect night visibility, fuel range accuracy, and reversing safety.
- Test drive at highway speeds and watch for sudden dashboard alarms, power loss, or unexpected braking from the forward collision system.
- Ask for proof that the hybrid power control unit software, fuel pump, and seat belt retractor recalls were done, because these relate to stalling, fuel delivery, and restraint performance.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific car and confirm they were fixed.
- For the Honda Accord, request a pre-purchase inspection that scans for stored engine, hybrid, and forward collision avoidance fault codes.
- For the Maserati Granturismo, verify the air bag, headlight, fuel gauge, and backup camera recalls were completed by a dealer.
- Test drive the Accord on a highway and in stop-and-go traffic to check for hesitation, rough hybrid transitions, and unexpected automatic braking.
- Ask for maintenance records and, on the Accord, specifically ask whether the fuel pump and hybrid software recalls have been addressed.
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 Granturismo | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 0 | 226 |
| 2022 | 0 | 252 |
| 2021 | 0 | 234 |
| 2020 | 0 | 362 |
| 2019 | 0 | 691 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1884 |
| 2017 | 0 | 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 Maserati Granturismo or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Maserati Granturismo vs Honda Accord
- Maserati Granturismo total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Maserati Granturismo total recalls
- 8
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati Granturismo avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Granturismo
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE