Takata airbag recall check
at any mileage · Medium risk
Signs: Inflators can rupture — many 2000s models were recalled
Fix: Check at the dealer with the VIN (free)
free / recall
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Honda Accord VII
2003–2008 · Honda Accord 7
1
engines covered
7
known faults
15,543
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
8
official recalls
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The Honda Accord VII was built from 2003 to 2008.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is EGR / DPF (N22B): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 250+ thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (32.6 %), suspension (21.0 %), brakes (14.1 %). It fails less often than average on: steering, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 / B4 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B)
Exhaust manifold / studs crack
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Ticking or blowing from the engine front
Fix: Replace manifold / studs
€400–1,000
EGR / DPF (N22B)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: N22B1, N22B2, N22B3, N22B4
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Timing chain tensioner (N22A)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: N22A1, N22A2
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace tensioner
€300–700
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.2 i-CTDi / i-DTEC (Honda N22A / N22B) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 15,543 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.3 % | 8.5 % | 10.8 % | 13.4 % | 14.1 % |
| Suspension | 5.2 % | 8.9 % | 14.3 % | 18.7 % | 21.0 % |
| Steering | 0.3 % | 0.9 % | 2.5 % | 3.2 % | 3.6 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.0 % | 5.6 % | 7.9 % | 9.5 % | 9.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 13.9 % | 20.6 % | 26.9 % | 30.7 % | 32.6 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.4 % | 2.9 % | 4.6 % | 6.0 % | 7.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.0 % | 4.0 % | 5.9 % | 6.8 % | 7.5 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 5,215 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (8). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Possible air bag inflator rupture29/08/2019 · R/2019/243
- Airbag Inner pressure of the inflator may irregularly rise upon airbag deployment rupturing the inflator container29/05/2019 · R/2019/125
- Airbag Airbag may fail to deploy correctly28/03/2017 · R/2017/017
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly29/06/2015 · R/2015/104
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly16/03/2015 · R/2015/043
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly17/04/2013 · R/2013/049
- Fuel system Engine may cut out05/04/2007 · R/2007/061
- Electronics / software Lack of protection to the wiring harness in the boot01/11/2004 · R/2004/161
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026