2019 Honda Accord · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 43owner reports
- 88,000median miles
- $5,200median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 5, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
185 of the 679 complaints on this car are about the engine. 43 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 43 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (32 reports) and the turbo (11 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2019 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Accord
Honda high engine speed. Closed may 4, 1987.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
What owners paid
13 of the 43 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,800 to $7,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 70,000 and 104,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Honda accord 1.5L engine had a blown head gasket at 94,000 miles. Local mechanic has advised that this engine has been an issue with blowing head gaskets early. Took it to dealership and they confirmed head gasket leaking. Was driving on highway and car went into limp mode and all the dash lights came on and car lost acceleration.”
Filed Jul 13, 2026 · 94,000 miles
“Blown head gasket, white smoke from the exhaust. Loss of power. All warning lights on the dash started blinking. Dealer gave estimate of $6500.”
Filed May 12, 2026
“Car lost power on freeway, had the car towed to local Honda. After several hours of sitting at dealership and talking to several different employees. One employee comes back to tell me the head gasket was blown and needed repaired. And that this is a common issue he has been seeing in this make/model of car.”
Filed Mar 13, 2026
“Was told I have a blown head gasket on cylinder 3 with 90k miles on my vehicle. No check engine light has been on.”
Filed Feb 10, 2026 · 90,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 43 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 100 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 91 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 89 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 87 reports
- Fuel pump failure 62 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 52 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 37 reports
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 33 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 29 reports