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2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid is airbags, typically around 105,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Accord Hybrid model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
74/100
Owner complaints
30
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
7
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
28mpg

The worst 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    17
  • Brakes
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid

Airbag light 7

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Pedestrian alert soundsOpened January 27, 2023, closed August 7, 2023

the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.

DP22005

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid 7

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

2005 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.0L 6‑cyl HybridFWD253328

What 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 22, 2022 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MO

Hybrid light came on...wanted to know if their is a recall to fix it

Filed Mar 2, 2019 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MA

I started to notice this issue months after purchasing it used from a private party. During the winter time when it was particularly cold outside, I noticed that my power brakes would start working when I first start up the car. Eventually, I would discover that the brake booster check valve was sticking and preventing the power brakes from being active when starting a vehicle in the cold weather. It was very confusing at first because there would be stored power brakes in the vacuum booster from the day before that would be used up when backing out of my parking spot. However, as I was moving forward and subsequently wanting to apply the brakes, I found that the power brakes were not working. The brake pedal became hard and would not go down and I had to jam on the brake pedal as hard as I could to get it to slow down. However, once the car engine had been on for a while, I would hear a click noise (probably the check valve unsticking) and then power brakes were restored for the rest of the commute. I eventually had the brake booster vacuum hose replaced (which also contained the check valve) and no longer had this issue. The mechanic who replaced the hose confirmed that the check valve was faulty because the old hose would not allow air through when they tried to blow through it from either direction.

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · MD · crash

While slowing down on interstate highway, vehicle rammed into vehicle in front of it. All the damage was to the front of the vehicle and the vehicle was drivable after the collision. During the collision the passenger air bag deployed while the driver's air bag failed to deploy. There was no passenger in the car.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall. My daughter's 2005 honda hybrid's airbag inflators have never been replaced. When I type in the car's VIN, no outstanding issues are listed. However, when I type in "2005 honda accord hybrid" at this site, issues with the airbags are listed. Why the discrepancy? Why are airbag issues listed when I type in the year make and model, but no issues are listed when I type in the VIN? Should I be able to see when the issues were presumably corrected?

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · IL

Hello, on my way to grocery store I realized that my car wasn't rolling smoothly. Then I look on my dashboard and found the steering light and battery light popped up then after half block all other light lite up and the worst part was the steering wheel movement was harder I would say it was next to steer so I used emergency light and pulled the car on the side of the road and turned off the engine. After 10-15 minutes I was able to drive and safely reached a garage there the technician after inspection told me that the parts seems to be fine and car needs a software update . Which can only be done by a dealer.

Filed Dec 9, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall... I am concerned that my 2005 honda accord hybrid was not included in the takata recall... When, it seems that all other accords were recalled. Please explain why my 2005 honda accord hybrid was not included in the takata recall. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Airbags · 152,000 miles · PA · crash · 3 injuries

Verified with honda that airbags were not included in the recall. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at a high speed (over 50 MPH) on the highway (after the car in front stopped suddenly) and airbags did not deploy. The car passed pa state inspection 3 days before, and there were no warning or indicator lights illuminated.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Engine · 248,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle finally started and was taken to the dealer, honda of ontario, california, but they refused to diagnose it because the vehicle was not purchased there. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 248,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 91,000 miles · CA

Takata recall the airbag warning light intermittently comes on and stays on when the car is started. It continues to remain illuminated somedays and then not at all on others. However, our concern is that the airbags will deploy in an accident and that the metal chards they are known to explode is worse than no airbag! The intermittent nature of the problem means it can't be diagnosed and repaired. Also, the accord hybrid model is not included in the takata recall, despite the fact that it apparently has the very same takata airbag system..nor was it a part of the ima lawsuit that was the same system that the civic has a lawsuit over. Just because of the low number of this model being sold, owners shouldn't be ignored and not served as the mass number of other model owners, who didn't buy the discontinued problem model that only a small number of us got stuck with. Like at 91,000 I need a ima battery replacement just as I knew there was problems a long time before the dash icon illuminated, but honda won't acknowledge until then. Convenient to mask battery problems with a software update which serves the purpose to pretty much just delay and suppress the issue until the 10 yr/100,000m warranty is over. It is known to make mileage far worse but hey-draws out being able to prove its the battery! Works for them-( honda) whats worse is when you bought the junk model for over the kbb value, have paid in full and only bought 2yrs ago- so that now you need a car all over again and cant sell this when it gets poor gas mileage and needs 4000 in repairs. Honda should focus on us before their advertising random financial gifts of awards to anyone! Try giving it back to those who gave you that money first...

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Questions about the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid

Is the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid, fewer than a typical Accord Hybrid model year.

What is the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid year score?

The 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Accord Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid?

Airbags, with 17 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles. Next is brakes (4).

How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid get?

Official estimates for the 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid range from 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 25 city and 33 highway.

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