Class Action Says Multiple Hybrids Have Defective ZF TRW Airbag Control Units
carcomplaints.comA ZF TRW airbag lawsuit alleges the airbag control units may fail in 12.3 million vehicles, including multiple hybrid models.
Honda Accord Hybrid Problems
Following in the footsteps of the Insight and Civic, Honda offered a hybrid version of the popular Accord starting in the 2005 model year. It was priced $3,000 higher than a base model EX V6 and offered a marginal upgrade in MPGs to its gasoline counterpart.
Honda discontinued the hybrid following the 2007 model year, but brought it back in 2018 as part of the 10th generation Accord.
Most Common Accord Hybrid Complaints
- poor MPG
- This Fuel System problem has been made 8 times by 2014 model year owners.
- windshield cracked
- This Windows problem has been made 5 times by 2018 model year owners.
- bad gas mileage
- This Fuel System problem has been made 3 times by 2015 model year owners.
- extremely uncomfortable seats
- This Interior problem has been made 2 times by 2014 model year owners.
- no spare tire included
- This Wheels problem has been made 2 times by 2015 model year owners.
- check gas cap warning light stays on
- This Electrical problem has been made 2 times by 2006 model year owners.
Accord Hybrid Generations
The Accord Hybrid has 3 generations. Generations are groups of model years where the vehicles are continuously produced, using similar engineering and shared features. Generation data isn't always cut-and-dry and is often different for different countries. When in doubt, we use North American generation data.
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3rd Generation Accord Hybrid (2018—2019)
This generation ranks 72nd in reliability out of 102 generations.
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2nd Generation Accord Hybrid (2014—2017)
This generation ranks 83rd in reliability out of 102 generations.
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1st Generation Accord Hybrid (2005—2007)
This generation ranks 64th in reliability out of 102 generations.
News About the Accord Hybrid
Rodents Love Honda's Wiring
carcomplaints.comA lawsuit says the soy-coated, environmentally friendly electrical wiring that is running throughout all 2012–2015 Honda vehicles is irresistible to rabbits, mice, and other rodents.
Accord Hybrid Freaks Itself Out
carcomplaints.comHonda is recalling 6,786 Accord Hybrids because of software problems in the battery cell voltage sensor. The battery sensors can get freaked out by electrical noise from the inverter or motor circuit, switch the car into 'fail-safe' mode, and turn your sedan into a glorified go-kart.
