2005 Honda Accord Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 4%of 656 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Honda Accord, 4% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airbags are off my door lock is broke I tried to lock the car one day the alarm went off and when I tried to put the key in the driver door the spring popped out so I haven't been able to lock my car . I put my car in the shop and once I did a few days later the maintenance required light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11302699, filed 2020-01, 199,000 miles“My alternator is covered in alternator fluid including my serpentine belt all the way to my power steering reservoir . Also I've been noticing a loss of power in my vehicle , when I pump gas I try to fill it up and it wont fill up all the way to full it stays 1/4 less of full . Other thing is I had to take off the fuse for the radio due to the radio making loud popping sounds and turning of and on the speakers are fine its all original . …”
NHTSA complaint #11230923, filed 2019-07, 25 miles“Engine stalled multiple times while driving (at various speeds) and almost caused crash. Vehicle sometimes will not start, idles erratically while running or while driving, or stalls without warning while driving. Apparently there is a recall for this issue on other 2005 Honda accords however when I look up my vehicle's VIN, there is no recall. I called Honda and they too said there is no coverage for this repair as my vehicle is not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11289381, filed 2019-12, 150,000 miles“On 12/23/2016 had trouble with car hesitating, stalling then not starting, was in my driveway. Car towed to Honda dealer in burlington, ma. They replaced starter motor for $574.60 and on 12/29/2016 after I picked up the car, was driving in the fast lane on the highway and could not accelerate. Was able to get out of traffic and pull over. Eventually made it to a parking lot where car bucked, stalled and would not start. Towed back to Honda in burlington. …”
NHTSA complaint #11025172, filed 2017-09, 135,000 miles“I bought my car june 26, 2015 used I had no problems no signs any thing wrong.. Actually ran smoothly. On july 4, 2015 mid afternoon I drove to the store when I turn the car off it stall out making the sound on running out gas I had a full tank I drove back home and it was fine until the following day sunday july 5,2015 mid evening my car start no problems unto I turn off the car 15 miles at a store when I got back in the car kept stalling out it would stay on as long as I had my foot on the gas as soon at I put my foot on the breaks it died out”
NHTSA complaint #10732184, filed 2015-07, 315,047 milesRelated recalls
- 07V097000Mar 14, 2007On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine…Covers: Honda Accord 2005, Odyssey 2005, Acura TL 2005 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10022953Jul 13, 2006Fuel vapor lock.
- 10016319May 1, 2005Rewriting odo data on a new gauge control module.
- 10014743Jan 1, 2005Fuel pressure regulator spec.
- 10013651Nov 1, 2004Low fuel indicator comes on at 1/4 tank. Honda servicenews.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 22 | 14% |
| 2023 | 8 | 9% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6% |
| 2021 | 18 | 7% |
| 2020 | 63 | 17% |
| 2019 | 192 | 28% |
| 2018 | 476 | 25% |
| 2017 | 65 | 12% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 39 | 6% |
| 2014 | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 | 45 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 23 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 32 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 2% |
| 1998 | 82 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 | 18 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 25 | 23% |
| 1986 | 18 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 31% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda Accord
209 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology