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2007 Honda Accord Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Honda Accord has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Transmission hesitation and harsh gear shifting.” Honda vehicles use the Maintenance Minder system — your dashboard displays a Code A (oil change) or Code B (oil change plus inspections) along with sub-codes 1-6 for additional services. Intervals adjust based on how you drive. The schedule below reflects Honda's underlying targets.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Honda Accord.

Reported to NHTSA

Transmission hesitation and harsh gear shifting

POWER TRAIN

9 NHTSA complaints · 2016-05 → 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11620390
“HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES. IT DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS SMOOTHLY WHEN DECELERATING OR LETTING OFF THE GAS. IT JERKS ESPECIALLY WHEN DECELERATING ABOUT 25 MPH AND 35 MPH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11271330
“NORMAL CITY DRIVING WHEN I START OUT FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IT GIVE A HARD BUCK LIKE ITS DEAD THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT GOES OUT THEN RIGHT BACK ON”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10871415

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Power window failure with only driver-side working

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 NHTSA complaints · 2016-03 → 2017-12

“ALL WINDOWS OTHER THAN DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT WORKING. IT IS NOT WINDOW LOCK, THE SWITCHES CLICK LIKE THEY ARE GETTING SIGNAL BUT THEY DO NOT WORK. ONLY DRIVERS WINDOW WORKS. THEY ALL QUIT ALL AT ONCE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10920280
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10854764
“FRONT PASSANGER AND BACK WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKS PERFECTLY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10850298

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Air bag deployment failures and recall parts backlog

AIR BAGS

48 NHTSA complaints · 2016-01 → 2024-03

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11066488
“I WAS DRIVING ON I95 AT 10:00 PM ON MONDAY, OCT. 8, 2018 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG HAD SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO IMPACT, NO OTHER DAMAGE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11139383
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V501000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11282124

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Power steering fluid hose leak and engine bay smoke

STEERING

22 NHTSA complaints · 2016-03 → 2023-09

“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11456249
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11030299
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11162643

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Front axle and ball joint failure while driving

SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE

11 NHTSA complaints · 2016-10 → 2026-01

“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE BROKE AND ENDED UP ON THE GROUND”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11014134
“WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT LOW SPEED (10 MPH) AND GETTING BACK UP TO SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY (55MPH SPEED LIMIT), THE VEHICLE LOST THE POWER CONNECTION TO THE WHEELS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11403239

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Engine RPM surge and unintended acceleration at stop

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

12 NHTSA complaints · 2016-06 → 2025-08

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 30-40 MPH AND CRASHED INTO A SET OF BUSHES AND A TREE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10924075
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE BETWEEN TWO AND THREE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11244973
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH EXITING A RAMP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER 80 MPH WITHOUT WARNING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11171664

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Spark plug ejection and cylinder misfire

ENGINE

3 NHTSA complaints · 2017-11 → 2025-05

“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11662801
“spark plug was ejected from cylinder head in #5 cylinder. I am continuing to have issues disspite having replaced that spark plug, and ignition coil twice so far”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11654373
“FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS A SPARK PLUG BLEW INTO THE ENGINE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, WE WERE GOING NO MORE THAN 50MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY JUST SHUT DOWN”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11044424

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (Code A)

Every 7,500 mi

Replace 0W-20 full-synthetic oil and filter. The Maintenance Minder triggers Code A between 7,500 and 10,000 miles depending on driving conditions.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation (Sub-code 1)

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires front-to-back to even out wear. Honda triggers Sub-code 1 alongside every other oil change.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection (Code B)

Every 15,000 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and parking brake. Code B includes a multi-point inspection of brakes, suspension, and fluids.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid (Sub-code 5)

Every 45,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 3 years regardless of mileage to prevent moisture absorption and corrosion of ABS components.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Automatic Transmission / CVT Fluid (Sub-code 3)

Every 30,000 mi

Replace ATF or CVT fluid. Honda CVT models (Civic, HR-V, Accord LX) use Honda HCF-2 — do not substitute. The Maintenance Minder triggers earlier under heavy stop-and-go.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Rear Differential Fluid (AWD models, Sub-code 5)

Every 30,000 mi

AWD CR-V, Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline: replace rear diff fluid every 30,000 miles, sooner if towing.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Engine Air Filter (Sub-code 4)

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the engine air filter every 30,000 miles. Honda uses a long-life cellulose element on most port-injected engines.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs (Sub-code 6)

Every 105,000 mi

Honda uses iridium-tipped plugs rated for 100,000+ miles. Replace at 105,000 miles or whenever Sub-code 6 displays.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Coolant (Sub-code 5)

Every 60,000 mi

Honda Long-Life Type 2 (blue) coolant: first change at 120,000 miles, then every 60,000 miles. Do not mix with other coolant types.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter (Sub-code 3)

Every 15,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter — accessible behind the glove box on most Hondas. Honda recommends 15,000 miles in dusty conditions, longer in clean climates.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Valve Clearance Adjustment (Sub-code 6)

Every 105,000 mi

Inspect and adjust valve clearances at 105,000 miles. Critical on K-series and L-series engines to prevent valve recession.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$495–$535

Shop

~$345–$375

DIY

Pro only

Mechanical-bucket valvetrains (many Honda 4-cyls, older Toyotas) need this. Hydraulic lifters don't. Shop work — feeler-gauge precision required.

Timing Chain — No Replacement

On condition / lifetime

Modern Honda engines (K-series, L-series, R-series, plus all Earth Dreams 1.5T and 2.0T) use a timing chain designed to last the life of the engine. No scheduled replacement.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Pro only

Timing chains are normally lifetime. Listen for rattle on cold start — that's the actionable signal. Replacement is major work, quote separately.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

622 crashes 1990–2024

How the 622 occupant deaths break down

464

driver deaths

158

passenger deaths

622

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2006 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

88

complaints mentioning a crash

15

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Honda Accord reflects Honda's published service intervals and the Maintenance Minder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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