Is the 2022 Honda Accord a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
A8.5/10
The 2022 Honda Accord is a solid choice for those seeking reliability and efficiency.
Pros
- Excellent fuel efficiency
- Spacious interior
- Strong resale value
Cons
- CVT can feel sluggish
- Road noise at highway speeds
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
30 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,200/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Occasional transmission hesitation
- Infotainment screen glitches
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (4)
The 2022 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can res…
- 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…
Accord years to avoid
- 2018 — Issues with oil dilution in the engine
5-year cost forecast
- Year 1 (~12,000 mi): $300 — Oil change, Tire rotation
- Year 2 (~24,000 mi): $400 — Brake inspection, Air filter replacement
- Year 3 (~36,000 mi): $500 — Transmission fluid replacement, Cabin filter change
- Year 4 (~48,000 mi): $600 — Brake pad replacement, Coolant flush
- Year 5 (~60,000 mi): $700 — Tire replacement, Battery check
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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