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Honda Accord: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2015 (69/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2015 69

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202264/100
Caution

213 complaints · 4 recalls

202164/100
Caution

210 complaints · 4 recalls

202064/100
Caution

334 complaints · 5 recalls

201960/100
Caution

644 complaints · 6 recalls

201853/100
Caution

1,786 complaints · 6 recalls

201764/100
Caution

525 complaints · 3 recalls

201664/100
Caution

588 complaints · 4 recalls

201569/100
Buybest year

592 complaints · 5 recalls

201467/100
Caution

969 complaints · 4 recalls

201361/100
Caution

1,417 complaints · 5 recalls

201264/100
Caution

378 complaints · 8 recalls

201164/100
Caution

295 complaints · 9 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2015?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2015 Honda Accord’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Honda Accord head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Accord as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.