Head-to-head reliability
Maserati Spyder vs Honda Accord
How the Maserati Spyder 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 Spyder vs Honda Accord: The Spyder has 0 complaints and 7 recalls over 4 years, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years, including 162 crash-related reports. The Accord shows real-world engine, electrical, and collision-avoidance failures; the Spyder has no complaint text but repeated fuel and steering recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Maserati Spyder or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Maserati Spyder
The Maserati Spyder is a low-volume Italian sports car with no owner complaints filed with NHTSA over four years, but seven recalls. The recalls repeatedly involve fuel system hoses and lines, plus steering, suggesting potential safety defects that were addressed by the manufacturer rather than reported by drivers. For a buyer, this means very little real-world failure data is available, so you must rely on recall repairs and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over ten years, averaging about 452 per year, and 38 recalls. Owner reports describe serious issues like engine power loss, electrical failures affecting steering and brakes, and forward collision avoidance malfunctions. There are also 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths, indicating that some reported problems have been linked to crashes.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Maserati Spyder | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 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 Spyder
No component data available.
Recalls repeatedly cover fuel delivery hoses, lines, piping, and fittings. A fuel leak could cause a fire or stalling, so buyers should verify all fuel-system recalls were completed.
Multiple recalls address steering components. A steering failure could make the car hard to control, so any used Spyder should have its steering inspected and recall history checked.
There are zero owner complaints on file, so there is no real-world pattern of symptoms to learn from. That makes the recall record the main clue about what can go wrong.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report sudden power loss, alarms for brake and hill descent systems, and rattling noises while accelerating. These symptoms can leave a driver unable to maintain speed, which is dangerous on a highway.
Complaints describe simultaneous failure of electronic power steering and braking at highway speeds, as well as TPMS warnings followed by tire failure. Electrical glitches can disable safety aids without warning.
Owners report the system braking or warning unexpectedly, sometimes under identical conditions on the same route. Unwanted automatic braking can startle a driver and increase crash risk.
There are 602 complaints about fuel or propulsion, including rough transitions between EV and gas modes and jerking when the engine starts. These drivability issues can be annoying and may point to deeper hybrid system problems.
“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 Spyder — 7 recalls
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AND ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY.
The risk: SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES AND ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY OR FEBRUARY 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY.
The risk: SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO AFFECTED BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737.
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 Spyder or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Maserati Spyder has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints per year vs. about 452 for the Honda Accord), but that is partly because so few were sold and no complaints were filed. The Honda Accord has a large, well-documented pattern of engine, electrical, and collision-avoidance problems that owners actually experienced. In practice, the Spyder is a niche car with unknown real-world reliability, while the Accord is a common car with many reported failures.
Key differences
- The Maserati Spyder has 0 owner complaints and 7 recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years.
- Honda Accord owners report real-world failures like engine power loss, electronic steering and brake failure, and unwanted forward-collision braking; the Spyder has no complaint text to show actual symptoms.
- The Spyder's recalls focus on fuel hoses and steering, while the Accord's recalls include hybrid power control software, seat belts, air bag sensors, and fuel pumps.
- The Accord has 162 crash-related complaints, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths; the Spyder has 0 in each of those categories.
- Check for any open fuel-system recalls on the hoses, lines, piping, and fittings, and look for fuel odors or leaks under the hood.
- Inspect the steering for looseness, noise, or difficulty turning, and confirm all steering recalls were performed.
- Test drive at highway speeds and watch for sudden power loss, brake/ABS/hill descent alarms, or rough transitions between EV and gas modes.
- Check for forward collision avoidance warnings or automatic braking when no obstacle is present, and verify any related recalls were completed.
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 Maserati Spyder, have a Maserati specialist inspect the fuel system and steering before purchase.
- For the Honda Accord, test drive on a highway and in stop-and-go traffic to feel for engine hesitation, electrical glitches, and unwanted braking.
- Ask for a complete service history and look for repeated repairs to engine, electrical, or hybrid components on the Accord.
- Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic who knows the model, and budget for potential repairs based on the reported issues.
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 Spyder or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Maserati Spyder vs Honda Accord
- Maserati Spyder total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Maserati Spyder total recalls
- 7
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati Spyder avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Spyder
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE