2007 Honda Accord: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2007 Honda Accord? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 524 complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions as the top reported area.
2007 Honda Accord Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2007 Honda Accord trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2007 Honda Accord Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2007 Honda Accord 2-DR. w/SABOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Honda Accord has 524 owner complaints, 88 crash-related complaints, and 10 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Accord
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 524
- Crash-related complaints
- 88
- Safety recall campaigns
- 10
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 25
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 21 / 31
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Most Common 2007 Honda Accord Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Electrical Faults, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2007 Honda Accord?
The 2007 Honda Accord shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2007 Honda Accord
Inspection Focus
- Inspect airbag system and verify no open recalls related to airbags.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical, transmission, and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect airbag system and verify no open recalls related to airbags.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical, transmission, and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2007 Honda Accord, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2007 Honda Accord are concentrated in airbag malfunctions, which account for the largest share of reports. Electrical faults, transmission/drivetrain issues, and engine problems also appear frequently. Crash-related complaints represent a notable portion of total reports.
- Airbag Malfunctions are the most reported component with 160 complaints.
- Electrical Faults, Transmission/Drivetrain, and Engine Problems each have over 50 complaints.
- Unintended Acceleration accounts for 41 complaints, which may be related to other systems.
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Electrical Faults
- Transmission / Drivetrain
All 2007 Honda Accord Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Honda Accord. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 160 | 50 | 3 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 60 | 5 | 3 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 58 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 55 | 6 | 3 | — | |
| Brake System | 52 | 7 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 46 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 2 | 5 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 22 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 32 | 4 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 30 | 6 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 22 | 9 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Visibility | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Equipment | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Honda Accord. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
After pulling my car in forward, my front cv axel was broke off and I had to have my car towed in to be fixed. The issue is consistent with a similar issue reported on [XXX] After reading through this, I need to know if I am at risk of further vehicle trouble now that my axel i…
I became the 2nd owner of this car. My ownership had been a blessing because of the 1st owner having such a profound history of care and maintained. I randomly had a misfire in my cylinder 2. I took my car to EL Cerrito Honda in El Cerrito, Ca. After my car came from this dealer…
The car was in a very minor incident. It rear ended another vehicle at low speed. There were scratches as the only damage to the vehicles. Despite this very low impact, the seatbelts went off with smoke and no longer function. The safety systems light (airbag, seatbelts) is now o…
Car revs up at a stop sign, red light, heavy traffic, recently when making right turn. While in heavy traffic, stop and go barely moving, car stopped with foot on brake, traffic not moving, car revved up extremely high, the harder I stepped on the brake the higher it revved up, …
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 201,000, and at th…
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact purchased the vehicle from a private seller on July 27, 2025. The contact stated that the advertisement and the odometer indicated that the mileage was 151,640. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Th…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plug …
I got a notice on a recall again for the air bags for my Honda accord 2007 7GQU329. I have another issue with it my catalytic converter got stolen again and the 1st time the insurance covered it and it got stolen last week again and the insurance is telling me that it’s fraud and…
spark plug was ejected from cylinder head in #5 cylinder. I am continuing to have issues disspite having replaced that spark plug, and ignition coil twice so far. as well as repaired stripped threads by rethreading that cylinder. it overheats as well as rough idling and poorer dr…
Electrical component malfunctioning Knock Sensor: code error: p0325 I noticed my check engine light had came on but wasn't on for long and had turned off on the dash. A few weeks later the check engine light reappeared and did not go back off. Upon this happening I noticed a …
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was film covering the inside of both headlights causing the lights to fail to illuminate properly. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who confirmed that it was a known failure. The dealer informed the conta…
The car will randomly honk on its on while drive or even while parked. And the doors also constantly auto lock
I was driving at a high rate if speed on the interstate and the car did not even give a warning before just would not go. It was like the car was not acknowledging the gas pettle. I could have died. It is a very dangerous problem. A friend of mine died from her Honda.
While driving on the interstate I was informed fire was falling from the bottom, middle portion of the vehicle. Upon having the vehicle inspected. It was coming from the fuel line. I have been unable to replace it and we could have died if I wouldn’t have been informed by a passe…
After calling my local Honda dealership I was denied services. Due to my vehicles airbag already being deployed in an accident. Honda manger stated no work will be done since my vehicles already has deployed airbags. Would have been the case since I bought the car off a salvage a…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V182000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Power train recall has never been completed. Metro Honda refuses to fix
We heard a pop and the vehicle had no gears ... was told by mechanic that this should have been a recall. If it happened on the highway it may have been a fatality.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering fluid hose had failed causing the power steering fluid to leak into the engine…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Honda Accord.
2007 Honda Accord Recalls
10 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Honda Accord. 10 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2007 Honda Accord Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Honda Accord reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 524 owner complaints, 88 crash-related complaints, and 10 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Honda Accord shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Accord?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (160 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (60 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (58 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Honda Accord?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Honda Accord?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Honda Accord, NHTSA complaints include 88 crash-related reports and 15 fire reports out of 524 total complaints. 79 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Honda Accord have any recalls?▾
Yes. 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Honda Accord. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 10 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Honda Accord?▾
The 2007 Honda Accord shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.