2005 Honda Accord Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 6%of 656 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Honda Accord, 6% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 11 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.
“Takata recall. I took my Honda to lester raines Honda in wv for the air bag recall and they said they fixed it. Two days ago my daughter hydroplaned on a two lane highway art 10 near hearts wv let off the gas, tried to brake but lost all control and hit a guard rail head on and the air bags did not deploy. The car is totaled and currently at robbies wrecker service tow yard at branchland wv”
NHTSA complaint #11182001, filed 2019-02, 230,000 miles“My wife was traveling on the highway when she lost control and the car did a 180. She came to rest against a cement barrier and the drivers side curtain airbag was deployed but did not inflate. I contacted american Honda care and wilde Honda in madison wi. 4 times and they refused to inspect the car or acknowledge any damages or fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10681878, filed 2015-02, 125,000 miles“I purchased my Honda Accord ex with 7 miles on it, and noticed over a year, possibly longer, that the paint was peeling. When I asked the dealership about it they stated it was because of epa laws making the paints less effective. I also spent the extra money to have the car simonized to ensure the paint which was a waste of money.”
NHTSA complaint #10734625, filed 2015-07, 175,000 miles“Paint has deteriorated all over the vehicle. There are 'bald spots' where the metal is exposed. We have seen many other hondas in this area with the same problem. Honda has not responded to our request for information and/or assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10894120, filed 2016-08, 105,000 miles“Door lock remote fails to open locks. If I'm inside the car, sometimes the driver's door lock will be jammed down, and key will not open from outside. Nothing worked, I had to crawl over the console and exit by the passenger door. Definitely a safety issue, since it could happen in an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10481559, filed 2012-10, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018266Nov 16, 2005Rear roof trim loose. Dealer visit request.
- 10018265Nov 16, 2005B-pillar sash tape wrinkling or peeling. Dealer visit request.
- 10016781Aug 16, 2005B-pillar trim. Dealer visit request.
- 10018186Jun 16, 2005B-PILLAR TRIM.
- 10016310May 16, 2005Hvac-front interior water leak.
- 10016309May 16, 2005B-pillar trim-the exterior b-pillar trim becoming loose or exhibiting a noise.
- 10015347Feb 28, 2005Request for visit front (cabin) interior water leak.
- 10015306Feb 16, 2005Dealer visit request for noise or rattle coming from the driver side a-pillar.
- 10018096Dec 16, 2004Front door noise or rattle. Dealer visit request.
- 10014539Nov 16, 2004Front door noise or rattle.
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 2005 Honda Accord
209 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
23 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 29, 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