AI Damage2024 Honda Accord Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. The maker issued 30 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 78
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 30
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 26% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 19% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 17% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- 8 Lane departure 8% of all complaints
- Steering: 20 complaints (26% of all).
- Electrical system: 15 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Service brakes: 15 complaints (19% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 13 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 11 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 12.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 78 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 12 |
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered back, hip, and leg pain but had not received medical attention immediately. The contact's granddaughter was a passenger inside the vehicle and had no injuries. The contact later sought medical attention from a massage therapist. No Police report was filed.
And my seatbelt did not lock up. We were still going about 60-70mph when he hit me. The car is a total loss.
The contact stated that during the collision, the seat belt failed to retract and fully extended, causing the contact to hit the sternum against the steering wheel. The contact also sustained whiplash. The contact did not seek medical assistance.
Without warning, multiple warning lights and system malfunction messages appeared simultaneously on the dashboard. The vehicle then switched to electric-only (EV) operation, and the gasoline engine was no longer providing propulsion. I continued operating the vehicle using the remaining hybrid battery charge.
Car went into a power on-power off sequence after leaving from a stop sign. After 4 or 5 of these on-off sequences it acted normally and hasn't repeated. There was minimal traffic at the time so no damage to report, but it could be really dangerous.
Related Software Issues: Radio failure (resolved via software update). Clock shows incorrect time. Apple CarPlay fails to connect until restart. Navigation compass shows concentric circles.
Without the wiring harness the engine does not run properly and shakes violently, causing the car to lose power. This happened with no prior warnings, problems, or damage. Additionally the steering rack seems âlooseâ and changes direction quite quickly when hitting a pothole or uneven roads even at lower speeds.
Steering rack clunking on every turn of the wheel. Common problem being reported online, Honda does do replacements but often dealers will fight over the severity of the problem. A brand new vehicle should not have steering problems.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,151 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 11% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Accord Hybrid has 49 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 78, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through…
- Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may…
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize…
Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
- Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the…
Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.
- Service Bulletin - A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700…
Service Bulletin - A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) set during start-up in below freezing temperatures.
- Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of…
Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop contacting the top of the front damper…
- Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection
Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple warning lights, Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL), and decreased hybrid system performance.
- Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each…
Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.
- Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection
Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL) and decreased hybrid system performance.
- Dealer Message - The current radiator guard does not provide adequate protection
Roadway debris can cause damage to the Power Control Unit (PCU) radiator which may lead to coolant leakage, illumination of multiple Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL), and/or loss of driving force.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 FHEV Accords & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the cylinder head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better…
NHTSA lists 30 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Accord Hybrid 200530 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201424 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201539 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201610 sources
- Accord Hybrid 201756 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2018170 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2019150 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2020102 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202191 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202288 sources
- Accord Hybrid 2023192 sources
- Accord Hybrid 202540 sources
- Accord Hybrid 20268 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 78. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (14%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 30 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.