Head-to-head reliability
Volvo V60cc vs Honda Accord
How the Volvo V60cc 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
Volvo V60cc vs Honda Accord: The Volvo V60cc has 4 complaints over 10 years (0.4/year) and 0 crash-related reports, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints (443.8/year) and 160 crash-related reports. The Volvo’s issues are mostly minor (mirror, leak), but the Accord’s include engine and electrical failures. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Volvo V60cc or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Volvo V60cc
The Volvo V60cc is a niche wagon with very few owner complaints—just 4 over 10 years, averaging 0.4 per year. The pattern shows minor but annoying issues like side mirror memory loss and water leaks, plus one axle failure. With 25 recalls but zero crashes, injuries, or deaths reported, it appears to have a low rate of severe safety incidents, though the small sample size means less data to draw from.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a mainstream sedan with a huge complaint volume: 4,438 over 10 years, averaging 443.8 per year. Owners report serious problems including engine noise, electrical failures, and forward collision avoidance malfunctions, with 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. The high number of recalls (38) and complaints suggests a more troubled ownership experience, especially for recent model years.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Volvo V60cc | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 4 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 25 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.4 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.
Volvo V60cc
- 01VISIBILITY/WIPER2
- 02STRUCTURE1
- 03POWER TRAIN1
- 04ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
- 05SERVICE BRAKES1
Owners report the driver’s side mirror randomly moves out of position, even after saving settings, which can obstruct the view of oncoming vehicles. This is a daily annoyance and a potential safety concern if the mirror drifts while driving.
A water leak from a faulty rear sunroof glass seal causes the trunk to get wet and a mildew smell inside. This can lead to costly repairs and health issues if not addressed.
One owner had a front left axle shaft fail at only 18,000 miles, causing noise and vibration when accelerating or turning right. This is a premature mechanical failure that could be expensive if out of warranty.
The same mirror malfunction is also reported under electrical system, where the mirror resets itself randomly. This suggests a software or module glitch that may be hard to fix permanently.
“Driver’s side side view mirror moves to a different location each time car is entered/started. Saving pre-set location of mirror does not hold. Even after a repositioning and saving, or repositioning without saving, the mirror on left side is horizontally in…”
“Case Number in Volvo System 210611-000605 For malfunctioning of mirror and obstruction of vision of oncoming vehicles on the driver side of the vehicle. Mirror reset itself in a different position randomly and unaware that this has happened the driver is not…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises and, in some cases, sudden loss of power with multiple dashboard alarms (brake, hill descent, ABS). This can leave a driver stranded or in a dangerous situation on the highway.
Complaints include tire pressure monitoring failures leading to a catastrophic tire blowout, and rodent damage to wiring harnesses even on new cars. These electrical gremlins can cause sudden safety hazards.
The adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams intermittently show error messages and may not function. This undermines driver-assist features that many buyers rely on for safety.
Reports include a sunroof glass exploding spontaneously and a tire failure after a TPMS service. These are unpredictable events that could cause crashes or injuries.
“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.
Volvo V60cc — 25 recalls
The defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wi…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for…
The defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wi…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for…
The defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wi…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for…
The defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
The risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
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
Volvo V60cc or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Volvo V60cc has far fewer issues per year (0.4 vs. 443.8) and no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths, while the Honda Accord has thousands of complaints and hundreds of crash-related reports. In practice, the Volvo appears to have a much lower rate of reported problems, but its small sample size means less data to assess long-term reliability.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: Volvo V60cc has 4 complaints over 10 years; Honda Accord has 4,438, a massive difference in reported issues.
- Safety outcomes: Volvo V60cc has 0 crash-related complaints, 0 injuries, 0 deaths; Honda Accord has 160 crash-related, 144 injuries, 3 deaths.
- Common failure types: Volvo V60cc issues are mostly minor (mirror memory, water leak, one axle); Honda Accord issues include engine power loss, electrical failures, and driver-assist malfunctions.
- Recalls: Volvo V60cc has 25 recalls (many for back-over prevention software and steering); Honda Accord has 38 recalls covering electrical, tires, brakes, air bags, and fuel system.
- Check the driver’s side mirror operation: ensure it holds its saved position and doesn’t drift randomly, as owners report it moving on its own.
- Inspect the rear sunroof seal and trunk for water leaks or mildew smell, especially after rain, since a faulty seal can cause water damage.
- Listen for engine noises and check for any warning lights related to brakes, ABS, or hill descent, as owners report sudden power loss and multiple alarms.
- Test all driver-assist features (adaptive cruise, lane keeping, automatic high beams) for intermittent error messages, and inspect tires and TPMS for proper function.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for the Volvo’s back-over prevention software and the Honda’s electrical and fuel system recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the Volvo’s mirror motors, sunroof seals, and axle shafts for noise or leaks.
- For the Honda, scan for stored error codes in the engine, electrical, and forward collision avoidance systems, and test-drive at highway speeds to check for power loss.
- Check tire condition and TPMS operation on the Honda, as tire failures have been reported after TPMS service.
- Verify that any open recalls are addressed before purchase, and consider an extended warranty for the Honda given its higher complaint rate.
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 | Volvo V60cc | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 | 101 |
| 2024 | 0 | 214 |
| 2023 | 0 | 224 |
| 2022 | 0 | 238 |
| 2021 | 0 | 226 |
| 2020 | 4 | 355 |
| 2019 | 0 | 677 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1864 |
| 2017 | 0 | 534 |
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 Volvo V60cc or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Volvo V60cc vs Honda Accord
- Volvo V60cc total complaints
- 4
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Volvo V60cc total recalls
- 25
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Volvo V60cc avg complaints/year
- 0.4
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Volvo V60cc
- Volvo V60cc top complaint area
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE