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 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over 10 years. The Accord averages 443.8 complaints per year and shows 160 crash-related reports; the Spyder shows none. 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 that, over the four years covered by this data, generated zero owner complaints to NHTSA. That sounds reassuring, but it mostly reflects how few were sold and how little they are driven. The seven recalls on file cluster around fuel-system plumbing and steering, which are serious safety areas. For a buyer, the takeaway is that there is almost no owner-reported pattern to learn from, so you are relying on recall history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,438 complaints over ten years, averaging about 444 per year. The most common owner-reported areas are the engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance, and service brakes. Some complaints describe alarming symptoms, including sudden power loss, brake and ABS warnings, and a sunroof shattering. With 38 recalls and 160 crash-related reports, this is a car with a well-documented set of recurring issues rather than a clean record.
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 | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 7 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 443.8 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 144 |
| 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.
Multiple recalls cover gasoline delivery hoses, lines, piping, and fittings. A fuel leak in these areas can create a fire risk, so any used Spyder should have its recall work verified as completed.
Steering-related recalls appear more than once in the data. Because no owner complaints are on record, the exact symptom is not described, but steering faults can affect control, so a mechanic should inspect the system closely.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises that persist after purchase and, in one case, a vehicle losing speed at highway speeds with multiple alarms. These symptoms can leave a driver stranded or in a dangerous situation.
Complaints include a tire-pressure warning followed by a catastrophic tire failure, and rodent damage to a camshaft wiring harness on a nearly new car. Electrical gremlins can be hard to diagnose and may affect safety systems.
Owners describe adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and road departure mitigation warnings appearing intermittently, and one report of the system failing to resolve a threat. If these aids cut out, the driver may not get the expected warning or braking support.
Brake-related complaints and recalls include ABS and traction control module issues. A brake or ABS fault can increase stopping distance or cause unexpected warning lights, which matters for everyday safety.
“I purchased this vehicle at 0 miles in July 2025 from Honda Accord in Pensacola Florida. I reported in July 2025 that there was a noise and I was unhappy with the vehicle and would like to exchange the vehicle within the 30 days months later, the noise got lo…”
“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…”
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 HOSES MAY BECOME SOFT AND POSSIBLY DISCONNECT FROM THE METAL FITTINGS, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO EXISTING BLACK METAL AND RUBBER FUEL LINES WITH NEW GREY NYLON FUEL LINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 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.
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 (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an…
The risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
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 in this data, with zero complaints over four years versus about 444 per year for the Honda Accord. In practice, that means the Accord has a much larger and more visible record of owner-reported problems, while the Spyder's record is thin because so few are on the road. Neither record tells you a specific car is problem-free, so an inspection matters either way.
Key differences
- The Maserati Spyder has 0 complaints and 7 recalls, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints and 38 recalls over a longer period.
- Spyder recalls center on fuel-system hoses and steering, while Accord recalls include hybrid power control software, spare tires, ABS modules, occupant sensors, and fuel pumps.
- Accord owners report concrete symptoms such as highway power loss, brake/ABS alarms, and a sunroof shattering; the Spyder has no owner complaint text on record.
- The Accord's complaint volume includes 160 crash-related reports, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths, while the Spyder shows 0 in each of those categories.
- Check for any fuel smell or staining around the fuel lines, hoses, and fittings, since multiple recalls cover those parts.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering system for play, noise, or leaks, because steering recalls appear in the data.
- Listen for engine noises and watch for warning lights for brake, hill descent, ABS, or critical failure messages during a test drive.
- Test the adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and road departure mitigation systems, and check for intermittent warnings or failures.
Before you buy
- Ask for the VIN and check NHTSA for open recalls on both the Maserati Spyder and Honda Accord before purchase.
- For the Spyder, get a pre-purchase inspection by a Maserati specialist who can check fuel lines and steering.
- For the Accord, scan for stored engine, ABS, and driver-assist fault codes and test all safety systems on a road test.
- Review service records to confirm recall repairs were completed, especially fuel-system and steering work on the Spyder and electrical or brake work on the Accord.
- Budget for a professional inspection on either car, since the data shows real reported failures and recalls that a quick test drive may not reveal.
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
- 4,438
- Maserati Spyder total recalls
- 7
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Maserati Spyder avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Maserati Spyder
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE