2024 Honda Accord
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Engine | 1.5L 4-Cylinder |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Regular |
| City / Hwy MPG | 29 / 37 MPG |
| Combined MPG | 32 MPG |
| Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $1,950 |
| CO₂ Emissions | 277 g/mi |
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,610–$34,765 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2024 Honda Accord is a sedan that earns a Carivo score of 8.4/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 9.5/10, while Performance at 7.4/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 9.5/10. The Accord nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.7/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.4/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.7/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $29,610–$34,765, 32 MPG, seating 5, the Honda Accord sits in the mid-market bracket of the sedan segment. Its value score of 8.4/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 2 years old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2024 Honda Accord will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good sedan should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2024 Honda Accord ranks #6 of 1310 sedans in the Carivo database — better than 100% of the segment. Its 8.4/10 overall score is 0.9 points above the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $29,610 starting price is about 7% above the segment's median of $27,664.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sedan ranking → · Best Sedans under $35k →
| Fuel (75,000 miles) | ~$8,205 ($1,641/year at $3.50/gal) |
|---|---|
| Recall repairs | $0 — 3 campaigns on record; recall work is always free at franchised dealers |
| Insurance | Varies widely by driver and state — always quote the exact trim before buying |
We only print costs we can compute from sourced data (EPA fuel economy, NHTSA recalls). We don't estimate maintenance or depreciation — anyone who gives you one number for those is guessing.
Smart-money pick: the 2021 Honda Accord scores 8.3/10 — within striking distance of the 2024's 8.4 — and starts roughly $2,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.5/10 | $30,498 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 8.5/10 | $30,498 | Read review → |
| 2024 (this review) | 8.4/10 | $29,610 | |
| 2023 | 8.4/10 | $28,721 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.3/10 | $27,833 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.3/10 | $26,945 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.3/10 | $26,056 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 8.1/10 | $25,168 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 8.2/10 | $24,280 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 8.2/10 | $23,391 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 8.0/10 | $22,503 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 8.0/10 | $21,615 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle with our free VIN recall checker.
| Seat belts / Front 21/11/2023 · 23V782000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… |
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| Fuel system, gasoline / Delivery / Fuel pump 14/10/2024 · 24V763000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. |
| Seats / Critical fasteners 14/11/2024 · 24V859000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
Own a 2024 Honda Accord that's been repaired repeatedly for the same problem? It may qualify under your state's lemon law — run the free lemon law check →
We rate the 2024 Honda Accord's reliability 9.5/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
3 NHTSA recall campaigns matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.4/10 overall, ranking #6 of 1310 sedans in our database (better than 100% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2024 Honda Accord starts at $29,610 and ranges up to $34,765 across trims (MSRP when new). At 32 MPG, expect roughly $1,641/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Based on our year-by-year scoring, the weakest Accord years we've rated are 2016 (8.0/10), 2015 (8.0/10) — each at least half a point below the nameplate's best (8.5/10). See the full year table above before deciding.
The documented issues for the 2024 Honda Accord are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Seat belts, Fuel system, gasoline, Seats (details in the recalls section above; repairs are free at dealers). For wear-and-tear patterns beyond recalls, owner forums are the best source — we only report what federal data documents.
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