Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Grecale vs Honda Accord
How the Maserati Grecale 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 Grecale vs Honda Accord: The Grecale has 4 complaints over 4 years and 0 crash-related reports, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years and 162 crash-related reports. The Grecale averages 1.0 complaint per year versus 452.4 for the Accord. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Grecale or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Grecale
The Maserati Grecale is a luxury SUV with very few owner complaints filed with NHTSA—just 4 over 4 years, averaging 1 per year. The complaints that do exist describe serious drivability and locking issues, such as the car refusing to go into Park or locking itself with keys inside. With 7 recalls, mostly for back-over prevention software and headlights, the Grecale's main ownership concern is electronic and software glitches rather than mechanical breakdowns.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream sedan with a massive complaint volume: 4,524 over 10 years, averaging 452 per year. Owners report a wide range of problems, from engine rattles and power steering failures to forward collision avoidance malfunctions. With 38 recalls and 162 crash-related complaints, the Accord's reliability picture is far more complex and potentially serious.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Grecale | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 4 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.0 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 Grecale
- 01UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- 02POWER TRAIN1
- 03VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
- 04SERVICE BRAKES1
- 05LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
One owner reported the car keeps locking itself, sometimes with the keys inside, which can leave the driver stranded or trap children or pets. The dealer confirmed the problem but had no solution, making this a frustrating ownership risk.
An owner reported the car would not go into Park; the park button flickered and a message said the vehicle was too fast to be put into Park even when completely stopped with the brake pedal engaged. This could prevent the car from being secured properly.
The same owner complaint about the car not going into Park also involved vehicle speed control, suggesting a software or sensor confusion about whether the car is moving. This matters because it can make the vehicle difficult to shut down safely.
The same complaint about the car not going into Park also listed service brakes, indicating the braking system may be involved in the Park refusal issue. A buyer should be aware that brake-related electronics could contribute to drivability problems.
“CAR KEEPS LOCKING ITSELF, SOMETIMES WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. It is available for inspection. This issue is a major problem as the driver can be left stranded or if there are young children or pets in the car. The dealer has confirmed the problem and has no solut…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report rattling noises while accelerating, rough transitions between EV and gas modes, and a noticeable jerk when the charge button is pressed. Another owner described alarms for brake, hill descent, ABS, and critical failure while losing speed at highway speeds, which is a serious safety concern.
One owner reported the electronic power steering and braking systems completely failed and locked up simultaneously at highway speeds, causing a near-collision. Another had a TPMS warning repaired, but the passenger-side tire catastrophically failed later that day, showing electrical issues can have dangerous consequences.
Owners report the system failing to resolve threats, with one describing repeated incidents under identical driving and weather conditions on the same route. Another had adaptive cruise control set to 70 mph when the system suddenly malfunctioned, which could lead to unexpected braking or failure to brake.
Owners report persistent rotten-egg/sulfur odors that remain after paid filter replacements and odor treatments. Another reported a foot slipping behind a plastic side panel during a highway drive, which could cause loss of vehicle control.
“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 Grecale — 7 recalls
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…
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 (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 Grecale or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Maserati Grecale has far fewer issues per year (1.0 vs. 452.4) and no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths, while the Honda Accord has 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. In practice, the Grecale's problems are rare but can be immobilizing, whereas the Accord's problems are frequent and sometimes life-threatening.
Key differences
- The Maserati Grecale has only 4 complaints over 4 years and 0 crash-related reports, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years and 162 crash-related reports.
- Grecale owners report the car locking itself with keys inside or refusing to go into Park, whereas Accord owners report engine rattles, power steering and brake failures, and forward collision avoidance malfunctions.
- The Grecale has 7 recalls, mostly for back-over prevention software and headlights; the Accord has 38 recalls covering electrical, fuel, airbag, and seat belt systems.
- The Accord's complaint volume includes 146 injuries and 3 deaths, while the Grecale has 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
- Test the central locking system repeatedly, including leaving keys inside, to see if the car locks itself unexpectedly.
- Check that the car reliably goes into Park when stopped with the brake pedal engaged, and watch for any dashboard warnings about vehicle speed.
- Listen for rattling noises while accelerating and feel for rough transitions between EV and gas modes, especially in hybrid models.
- Test the electronic power steering and braking systems at highway speeds if possible, and verify that forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control behave normally.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full NHTSA recall history for the specific vehicle identification number (VIN) and confirm all recalls have been repaired.
- For the Grecale, test the locking system and Park engagement multiple times during a test drive.
- For the Accord, scan for stored engine and electrical fault codes and test the forward collision avoidance system on a safe road.
- Ask for service records showing any prior repairs for engine rattles, power steering, braking, or software updates.
- Have a independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on the components with the most complaints for each model.
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 Grecale | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 4 | 226 |
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 Grecale or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Grecale vs Honda Accord
- Maserati Grecale total complaints
- 4
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Maserati Grecale total recalls
- 7
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati Grecale avg complaints/year
- 1.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Grecale
- Maserati Grecale top complaint area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE