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Honda Accord Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)

Report ACI-HON-ACCORD · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates

The Honda Accord costs about $733 a year to maintain — $530 in year one rising to $1,055 by year ten, or $7,330 across a decade. That ranks #17 of 52 vehicles tracked by AutoCostIndex. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.

Maintenance Cost Report ACI-HON-ACCORD
Honda Accord
gas · midsize car · MY 2016–2026
Avg annual cost
$733
10-year total
$7,330
Cost rank
#17 of 52 vehicles
Major-repair chance, 5 yr
13%
Average Annual Cost $733
$61per month
6.1¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate

The Honda Accord ranks #17 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.

What it costs as it ages

Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI model

Vehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop

Costs stay under $750 a year through year 6, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.

Common services

Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop
Honda Accord routine service pricing
Service Typical cost Interval
Oil change (synthetic) $88 7,500 mi
Cabin + engine air filters $78 15,000 mi
Brake pads (front, pair) $290 50,000 mi
Tires (set of 4) $800 55,000 mi
CVT fluid exchange $220 60,000 mi

Your numbers

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Honda Accord cost by vehicle age — your selected window
Vehicle age Annual cost Cumulative
Age 1 $530 $530
Age 2 $540 $1,070
Age 3 $570 $1,640
Age 4 $615 $2,255
Age 5 $665 $2,920
5-year total $2,920 $2,920

Ownership context

National averages · beyond the maintenance bill

Cost rank

#17 of 52

The Honda Accord ranks #17 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.

Gas service profile

5 routine items

Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $800.

Against its rivals

Average annual maintenance · ACI model
Honda Accord vs. cross-shopped vehicles
Vehicle Avg annual 10-yr total vs. Accord
Honda AccordThis page $733 $7,330
Toyota Corolla $517 $5,165 −$216/yr
Toyota Camry $594 $5,935 −$139/yr
Honda Civic $654 $6,540 −$79/yr
Tesla Model 3 $688 $6,880 −$45/yr

Questions people ask

Is the Honda Accord expensive to maintain?

It is about average. The Accord averages $733 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #17 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.

What does a Honda Accord cost to maintain per year?

$733 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $61 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $530; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $1055. Ten-year total: $7,330.

What are the most common Accord services?

The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$88), cabin + engine air filters (~$78), brake pads (front, pair) (~$290). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.

What's not included in this estimate?

Fuel or charging, insurance (about $1,830 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.

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How we calculate this

Every figure on this page is a modeled estimate from the ACI maintenance model: each routine service is amortized per mile from its manufacturer-schedule interval, priced at independent-shop labor rates, with an age-based repair expectation on top. The method is open — the exact formula, its calibration against AAA's published ownership-cost study, and its limitations are on the methodology page. Your invoices will differ; the model sets expectations, it doesn't predict a single car.

REFERENCES: AAA — Your Driving Costs 2025 (fact sheet) · AAA — Average mechanic labor rates by state (2026) · NHTSA — Safety recalls lookup  · Updated 2026-07-19