Is the 2021 Honda Accord a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
A90/10
The 2021 Honda Accord is a top pick in the midsize sedan category with strong reliability, excellent fuel efficiency, and a spacious cabin.
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Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Spacious interior with a high-quality finish
- Strong reliability and resale value
Cons
- Infotainment system minor glitches
- No all-wheel-drive option
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
30 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
300,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Occasional transmission software updates
- Some complaints about infotainment system freezing
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (4)
The 2021 Honda Accord has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger (campaign 26V332000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly…
- Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger — 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, Passpo…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …
- Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 201…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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