Head-to-head reliability
Mclaren Senna vs Honda Accord
How the Mclaren Senna 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
Mclaren Senna vs Honda Accord: The Senna has 0 complaints and 3 recalls over 5 years, while the Accord has 4,524 complaints, 38 recalls, and 162 crash-related reports over 10 years. The Accord's higher volume and detailed failure reports make its risks more visible. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Mclaren Senna or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Mclaren Senna
The McLaren Senna is a low-volume exotic car, so it has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA over five years. That doesn't mean it's trouble-free; it means problems may be handled outside the public complaint system. The three recalls are for electrical wiring and fuel tank assembly, so a buyer should still check those systems carefully.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,524 complaints over 10 years, about 452 per year. Owners report engine, electrical, and forward collision avoidance problems, including sudden power loss and braking/steering failures. There are also 162 crash-related reports, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths, so these are not just minor annoyances.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Mclaren Senna | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 3 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.
Mclaren Senna
No component data available.
Two recalls cover electrical wiring issues. While no owner complaints describe the exact symptom, wiring faults can cause lights, sensors, or other electrical features to stop working, which is a safety concern in any car.
One recall involves the fuel tank assembly. A problem here could lead to a fuel leak or smell, which is a fire risk. Buyers should confirm this recall was fixed.
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
With 1,006 complaints, owners report sudden power loss, warning lights for brakes, hill descent, and ABS, and rattling noises while accelerating. These can leave you stranded or worse at highway speeds.
895 complaints include electronic power steering and braking failing at highway speeds, and tire pressure warnings followed by tire failure. These are serious safety issues that can cause loss of control.
837 complaints describe the system braking or failing unexpectedly, sometimes with adaptive cruise control set. This can cause sudden speed changes and near-misses.
602 complaints involve fuel or propulsion problems, such as rough transitions between EV and gas modes and jerking when the engine starts. These affect drivability and may be hard to 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.
Mclaren Senna — 3 recalls
The defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Senna vehicles. The engine harness may contact a metal link pipe heat shield, chafing the harness over time, potentially damaging the wires.
The risk: Damaged wires may cause a sudden reduction in engine power or an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the engine harness, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at (855) 202-8815 or clientservicesna@mclaren.com.
The defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Senna vehicles. The engine harness may contact a metal link pipe heat shield, chafing the harness over time, potentially damaging the wires.
The risk: Damaged wires may cause a sudden reduction in engine power or an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the engine harness, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at (855) 202-8815 or clientservicesna@mclaren.com.
The defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2016-2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT, and 2017-2019 570GT vehicles. The Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) foam pad underneath the fuel tank may retain moisture and corrode the fuel tank, potentially causing a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect the fuel tank. If the fuel tank is found to have corrosion, it will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began J…
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
Mclaren Senna or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The McLaren Senna has 0 complaints per year on record, while the Honda Accord averages 452.4 per year. In practice, the Accord has a much larger and more detailed public record of safety-related failures, including crashes and injuries. The Senna's lack of complaints may reflect low volume and private servicing, not proven reliability.
Key differences
- The Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints over 10 years, including 162 crash-related, 146 injuries, and 3 deaths; the McLaren Senna has 0 complaints over 5 years.
- Accord owners report sudden power loss, braking/steering failure, and unexpected collision-avoidance braking; Senna has no owner complaint text, only three recalls for wiring and fuel tank.
- The Accord's top complaint areas are engine (1,006), electrical (895), and forward collision avoidance (837); the Senna has no listed top components.
- The Accord has 38 recalls, including fuel pump and air bag sensors; the Senna has 3 recalls, all electrical or fuel tank related.
- Confirm the two electrical wiring recalls and the fuel tank recall were completed, and check for any signs of wiring damage or fuel odors.
- Look for evidence of electrical gremlins such as flickering lights, dead sensors, or battery drain, since wiring recalls can be a symptom of broader issues.
- Test drive at highway speeds and watch for sudden loss of power, warning lights for brakes/ABS/hill descent, or rough engine behavior.
- Check if the electronic power steering and braking feel normal, and ask if the forward collision avoidance system has ever braked unexpectedly.
Before you buy
- For either car, get a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with the model.
- For the McLaren Senna, verify all three recalls (electrical wiring x2, fuel tank) were repaired and ask for documentation.
- For the Honda Accord, check for open recalls on the fuel pump, air bag sensor, and hybrid power control unit, and confirm they were fixed.
- On the Accord, scan for stored trouble codes related to engine, ABS, and forward collision avoidance, and test those systems on a drive.
- Ask both sellers for complete service records and any history of electrical, fuel, or engine repairs.
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 | Mclaren Senna | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 234 |
| 2020 | 0 | 362 |
| 2019 | 0 | 691 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1884 |
| 2017 | 0 | 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 Mclaren Senna or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Mclaren Senna vs Honda Accord
- Mclaren Senna total complaints
- 0
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- Mclaren Senna total recalls
- 3
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Mclaren Senna avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- Mclaren Senna
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE