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2004 Honda AccordProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,311 owners and 22 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,311
Crashes
128
Fires
19
Recalls
22
TSBs
298
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,311 complaints, 128 crashes, 19 fires, and 22 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

207 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

clear coat paint peeling

83 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
3

stereo hvac display module went dark

68 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
4

transmission is slipping

55 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission is jerking

19 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

200 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

175
0–30K
124
30–60K
211
60–90K
223
90–120K
142
120–150K
146
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (223 reports) • Median: 90K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (200 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags200 (15%)
Drivetrain191 (15%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission148 (11%)
Electrical119 (9%)
Steering59 (5%)
Speed Control51 (4%)
Engine44 (3%)
Lights39 (3%)

2004 Honda Accord: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda Accord, with 200 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda Accord, with 191 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda Accord, with 148 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda Accord, with 119 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
03
87
04
86
05
48
06
40
07
56
08
65
09
98
10
109
11
153
12
92
13
96
14
112
15
68
16
38
17
31
18
44
19
25
20
13
21
13
22
10
23
4
24
13
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Honda Accord. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (22 recalls)

04V176000Apr 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.

04V551000Nov 2004

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.

06E023000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

06E032000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E038000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

+ 17 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE04053ClosedOpened Jul 2004 · closed Nov 2004

FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

PE14016ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

The worst model year for the Honda Accord is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2004 Honda Accord vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,311

Class avg

247

5.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,311 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 22 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2004 Honda Accord: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Honda Accord?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Honda Accord is related to the airbags, with 200 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Honda Accord reliable?
The 2004 Honda Accord has 1,311 complaints, 128 crash reports, and 19 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Honda Accord problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Honda Accord has 22 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Accord problems start?
Based on 1021 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Honda Accord data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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