Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Quattroporte vs Honda Accord
How the Maserati Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte vs Honda Accord: The Maserati has 12 complaints and 27 recalls over 10 years, while the Honda has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls. The Honda also has 162 crash-related complaints and 3 deaths, compared to 1 crash and no deaths for the Maserati. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Quattroporte or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Quattroporte
The Maserati Quattroporte is a low-volume luxury sedan with only 12 complaints over 10 years, but 27 recalls in that same period. Owners report serious issues like unintended acceleration, seat belts that can strangle rear passengers, and dashboard leather separating and blocking the view. Living with one means dealing with rare but potentially severe problems and a high number of recall campaigns.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over 10 years and 38 recalls. Owners report engine stalling, electrical failures, and forward collision avoidance systems that can brake unexpectedly. With 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths, the volume of reports suggests widespread issues that buyers should take seriously.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Quattroporte | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 12 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 27 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 1 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 1.2 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 Quattroporte
- 01VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- 02VISIBILITY/WIPER2
- 03SEAT BELTS2
- 04POWER TRAIN2
- 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
Owners report that the car can accelerate on its own, even after taking a foot off the gas or pressing the brake. One driver said the car continued to accelerate at 70 mph despite shifting to neutral and braking hard.
Complaints include rearview mirror glare that turns headlights into huge streaks, and a leather dashboard that separates and flops up into the windshield. Both can make it hard to see while driving.
Rear seat belts have been reported to strangle passengers, leaving marks on the neck and posing a risk of neck injury or death in a crash. Owners say there is no way to adjust them.
Reports include spontaneous acceleration at highway speeds and electronic brake malfunction with the transmission failing to shift into neutral. These issues can leave a driver unable to slow down or control the car.
“I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IN "SPORT" MODE. I ACCELERATED FROM A STOPPED POSITION, RATHER AGGRESSIVELY TO GET UP TO SPEED (ABOUT 30-35 MPH). WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCOMMANDED. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I C…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE F…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report sudden loss of power with multiple dashboard warnings, and rattling noises during acceleration with rough transitions between electric and gas modes. These can leave a driver stranded or cause a crash if power drops at speed.
Complaints include simultaneous failure of power steering and braking at highway speeds, and tire pressure warnings followed by catastrophic tire failure. Such failures can cause a near-collision or loss of control.
Owners report the system braking unexpectedly on open roads with no obstructions, sometimes twice on the same route. This can startle the driver and lead to a rear-end collision.
Some owners report a persistent rotten-egg or sulfur odor that remains after filter replacement and odor treatment. This may indicate a fuel or emissions problem that is hard to diagnose and fix.
“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 Quattroporte — 27 recalls
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte, Ghibli, 2021-2022 Levante, and 2022 MC20 vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
The risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 442.
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the require…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 434.
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021 Quattroporte Trofeo and Ghibli Trofeo vehicles equipped with optional 21-inch tires. The tire placard may have incorrect tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: Tires that are inflated to the incorrect pressure could lead to a loss of vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the placard and update the tire pressure monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number f…
The defect: Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Quattroporte and Ghibli vehicles. The fuel line sensor housing may crack and leak fuel.
The risk: A fuel leak may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak also increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel line sensor housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 718. This recall i…
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 Quattroporte or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Maserati Quattroporte has far fewer complaints per year (1.2 vs. 452.4), but its issues can be severe, such as unintended acceleration and seat belt strangling. The Honda Accord has many more reports, including 162 crash-related complaints and 3 deaths, suggesting a higher overall rate of safety incidents. In practice, the Maserati may have fewer problems but each one could be more dangerous, while the Honda has a wider range of frequent issues.
Key differences
- The Maserati Quattroporte has 12 complaints over 10 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,524, but the Maserati's complaints include unintended acceleration and seat belt strangling.
- The Honda Accord has 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths, while the Maserati has 1 crash-related complaint and no injuries or deaths.
- The Maserati has 27 recalls, including fuel system and seat belt issues, while the Honda has 38 recalls, including electrical, fuel pump, and air bag sensor problems.
- Owner reports for the Maserati focus on speed control, visibility, and seat belts, while Honda owners report engine stalling, electrical failures, and forward collision avoidance braking unexpectedly.
- Check for any signs of unintended acceleration by test-driving in sport mode and verifying that the car does not continue to accelerate after lifting off the gas.
- Inspect the rear seat belts for proper fit and adjustability, and look for any dashboard leather separation that could block the windshield view.
- Listen for rattling noises during acceleration and feel for rough transitions between electric and gas modes, which could indicate engine or hybrid system problems.
- Test the forward collision avoidance system in a safe environment to see if it brakes unexpectedly, and check for any rotten-egg odor that might point to fuel or emissions issues.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm that all open recalls for both models have been repaired.
- Have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic familiar with the specific model, focusing on the reported problem areas.
- For the Maserati, test the speed control, seat belts, and dashboard condition during a test drive.
- For the Honda, test the engine, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance features, and check for unusual odors.
- Ask the seller for maintenance records and verify that any software updates or recall repairs were performed.
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 Quattroporte | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 1 | 226 |
| 2022 | 0 | 252 |
| 2021 | 3 | 234 |
| 2020 | 0 | 362 |
| 2019 | 0 | 691 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1884 |
| 2017 | 1 | 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 Quattroporte or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Quattroporte vs Honda Accord
- Maserati Quattroporte total complaints
- 12
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Maserati Quattroporte total recalls
- 27
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati Quattroporte avg complaints/year
- 1.2
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Quattroporte
- Maserati Quattroporte top complaint area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE