2004 Honda Accord Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,018 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Honda Accord, 4% of the 1,018 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in a parking garage and pulling into a parking spot. I was within 2 feet of the concrete wall and foot over break when my car accelerated with enough force to deploy the airbag and push the frame into the radiator. It happened so fast, I tried to brake but it was over within seconds. I could not have been going more than 2mph or less as I did not even have foot on gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10824466, filed 2016-02, 114,000 miles“My car got into a minor accident a neighborhood. The airbag on the passenger seat came out. Everyone including the police thought it was odd because there wasn't anyone sitting on the passenger seat. The driver's side on the other hand, the airbag did not come out. And the airbag light is off even though the passenger airbag came off. I have a question as to why that is? Also my seat belt became too tight and does not allow me room to moves.”
NHTSA complaint #11243529, filed 2019-08, 149,998 miles“I was heading north bound and the on coming vehicle was heading south bound he made a improper left turn in to the front of my car, the entire front of my car was damaged hood,windscreen,headlights,right and left front fender, radiator,AC condenser, horn and chassis frame. But my airbags did not deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10659140, filed 2014-11, 103,100 miles“The clearcoat paint is beginning to peal on the hood, roof and trunk. Color of vehicle is black. It has been well maintained and garaged. I've noticed many other Honda vehicles with the same condition. In addition, the ABS brake warning light has gone on and we've been told by Honda that the car needs the ABS module replaced at a cost of $1,200. We have not made this repair due to the cost and age of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10640317, filed 2014-09, 75,500 miles“Clear coat is peeling off on the roof and trunk. Dealer took pictures and came back two months later saying they would paint it for $2,200.00. This is a clearly documented manufacturer's defect. Two minutes on the internet will confirm that. Recently I paid over $2,000.00 for maintenance and repairs. At that time they reminded me what a good investment it was as the car would last another 100,000 miles. Now with the paint coming off, my investment is gone. This is not right. Please help me an 100's others.”
NHTSA complaint #10680172, filed 2015-01, 102,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016310May 16, 2005Hvac-front interior water leak.
- 10016357Apr 16, 2005Dealer visit request. Body paint peeling/cracking. Body & bumper paint defects.
- 10015347Feb 28, 2005Request for visit front (cabin) interior water leak.
- 10015302Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request for body paint peeling/cracking/bubbling/blistering only.
- 10014757Jan 16, 2005Body paint peeling cracking.
- 10018092Dec 16, 2004Body paint peeling/cracking. Dealer visit request.
- 10014533Nov 16, 2004Body paint peeling cracking.
- 10014521Nov 16, 2004Sunglass holder won't stay closed.
- 10014488Oct 16, 2004Body paint peeling/ cracking.
- 10012648Oct 1, 2004Creak or click at dashboard or a-pillar.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 21 | 3% |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 | 24 | 4% |
| 2016 | 20 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 2% |
| 2012 | 22 | 6% |
| 2011 | 19 | 6% |
| 2010 | 24 | 4% |
| 2009 | 26 | 4% |
| 2008 | 31 | 2% |
| 2007 | 30 | 6% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 39 | 6% |
| 2004 | 36 | 4% |
| 2003 | 73 | 4% |
| 2002 | 75 | 7% |
| 2001 | 47 | 5% |
| 2000 | 83 | 7% |
| 1999 | 69 | 6% |
| 1998 | 76 | 6% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 24 | 12% |
| 1991 | 32 | 15% |
| 1990 | 33 | 17% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1983 | 2 | 29% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
| 1981 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Accord
348 complaintsAir bags
251 complaintsElectrical system
146 complaintsSteering
66 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsSeat belts
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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