Head-to-head reliability
Maserati MC20 vs Honda Accord
How the Maserati MC20 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 MC20 vs Honda Accord: The MC20 has 0 complaints over 4 years and 9 recalls, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related reports. The MC20 shows no owner-reported failure pattern; the Accord has many engine, electrical, and collision-avoidance complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati MC20 or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati MC20
The Maserati MC20 is a low-volume exotic sports car, and its NHTSA record reflects that: zero owner complaints over four years, but nine recalls. The recalls center on backup camera software and equipment labels, not on engine or drivetrain failures. For a buyer, this means there is no public pattern of repeated mechanical breakdowns, but the recall activity shows software and labeling issues that need to be checked. Living with it likely means very few reported problems, but also very little owner feedback to rely on.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over ten years, averaging about 452 per year. The most common complaint areas are the engine, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance, with 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths. Owners describe stalling, power steering and braking failures, and collision-avoidance malfunctions. For a buyer, this means many reported issues, though the volume reflects how many Accords are on the road.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati MC20 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 9 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 MC20
No component data available.
Recalls list backup camera software problems, which can affect the rearview image when reversing. A buyer should confirm the recall was performed, because a delayed or blank camera image makes parking and backing up harder.
Recalls also cover equipment labels, such as tire pressure or safety certification information. Missing or incorrect labels can mean the owner lacks correct load or pressure guidance, so check that the required labels are present and legible.
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 mode, and sudden loss of speed with multiple dashboard alarms. These symptoms can point to hybrid or engine management problems that may leave a driver without full power.
Complaints describe electronic power steering and braking systems failing and locking up at highway speeds, plus a tire failure after a TPMS service. Electrical faults like these can affect steering, braking, and tire monitoring, which are critical for control.
Owners report the system failing to resolve a threat, with incidents occurring under the same driving and weather conditions on the same route. A malfunction here means the car may not brake or warn as expected, so drivers should not rely on it alone.
The fuel/propulsion category has 602 complaints, and recalls include fuel pump delivery and hybrid power control unit software. Fuel pump or hybrid control issues can cause stalling or loss of power, which is especially risky at highway speeds.
“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 MC20 — 9 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maserati MC20, and 2023-2024 MC20 Cielo vehicles. The Vehicle Capacity Weight (VCW) on the tire label may state incorrect information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
The risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-969-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 730.
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 2022-2024 Maserati MC20, and 2023-2024 MC20 Cielo vehicles. The Vehicle Capacity Weight (VCW) on the tire label may state incorrect information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
The risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-969-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 730.
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 MC20 or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Maserati MC20 has 0 complaints per year, while the Honda Accord averages about 452 complaints per year. In practice, the MC20 shows no public pattern of owner-reported failures, but the Accord has many reports of engine, electrical, and collision-avoidance problems. The difference means an Accord buyer should expect to research and inspect specific systems, while an MC20 buyer has far less owner data to go on.
Key differences
- The Maserati MC20 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls, mostly for backup camera software and equipment labels, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls across engine, electrical, and safety systems.
- Honda Accord owners report stalling, power steering and braking lockup, and collision-avoidance failures; the MC20 has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord has 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data, while the MC20 has 0 in each of those categories.
- The Accord's top complaint areas are engine (1,006), electrical (895), and forward collision avoidance (837), showing repeated owner-reported patterns; the MC20 has no top components listed.
- Confirm that the backup camera software recall was completed, since a blank or delayed rearview image can affect reversing safety.
- Check that all equipment labels, such as tire pressure and certification stickers, are present and readable, because missing labels were part of the recall history.
- Test drive at highway speeds and listen for rattling or rough transitions between EV and gas mode, which owners report as engine-related symptoms.
- Check for any warning lights related to power steering, braking, or forward collision avoidance, and ask whether the fuel pump and hybrid power control unit recalls were performed.
Before you buy
- Ask for the full recall repair history and confirm that all open recalls were completed before purchase.
- For the Honda Accord, test drive at highway speeds and check for stalling, rough hybrid transitions, and warning lights for steering, braking, or collision avoidance.
- For the Maserati MC20, verify the backup camera works and that all equipment labels are present and legible.
- Request a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with the specific model, focusing on the systems named in the complaints and recalls.
- Review the NHTSA complaint and recall records for the exact model year you are considering, since the data covers multiple years.
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 MC20 | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 0 | 226 |
| 2022 | 0 | 252 |
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 MC20 or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati MC20 vs Honda Accord
- Maserati MC20 total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Maserati MC20 total recalls
- 9
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati MC20 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Maserati MC20
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE