2009 Honda Accord Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2009 Honda Accord?
140 owners have reported engine problems on the 2009 Honda Accord, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 40,000–100,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
140 complaints 19% of all 2009 complaints 63,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (102 of 140). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Accord year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2009 Honda Accord. See all 11 recalls for this year.
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Other 2009 Honda Accord problems
Common questions
What are common 2009 Honda Accord engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine, cooling system and belts and associated pulleys.
At what mileage do 2009 Honda Accord engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 40,000–100,000 miles. The middle value is about 63,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2009 Honda Accord engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2009 Honda Accord. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Accord year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Accord, with 583 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.