What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2014–2017) Accord Hybrid?

Accord Hybrid owners have made 42 complaints about the 2014–2017 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 28th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with some fuel system and interior concerns.

Compare With Other Accord Hybrid Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2014–2017) Accord Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 42 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 28th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.

Recent 2nd Generation (2014–2017) Accord Hybrid News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. recalling 6,786 Accord Hybrids

    because of software problems in the battery cell voltage sensor.

    The battery sensors can get freaked out by electrical noise from the inverter or motor circuit, switch the car into "fail-safe" mode, and turn your sedan into a glorified go-kart. That's because fail-safe shuts off the internal combustion engine, limits speeds to 40 mph and only gives you 2 miles before the battery drains and your car stalls out.

    Sounds like a fun day if you're a big fan of headaches and getting honked at.…

    keep reading article "Accord Hybrid Freaks Itself Out"