2009 Honda Accord MPG
Across its 7 EPA-rated versions, the 2009 Honda Accord returns 17–22 mpg city, 25–31 highway and 20–25 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, at 25 mpg combined. At the other end, the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive manages 20 mpg combined, 5 mpg less. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2008 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Coupe | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 355 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 355 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord Coupe | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular · 370 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | Regular · 370 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord Coupe | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Regular · 404 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 22 | Regular · 404 g CO₂/mi |
| Accord Coupe | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
2009 Honda Accord fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2009 Honda Accord costs about $2,610 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (25 mpg combined), or roughly 17 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (20 mpg combined) comes to about $3,270 a year, $650 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2009 Honda Accord specs
The EPA lists 2 engine choices for the 2009 Honda Accord: 2.4 L 4-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Compact Cars" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Manual 5-spd; Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2009 Honda Accord problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 727 owner complaints about the 2009 Honda Accord.
Hydraulic service brakes are the most-reported area (19% of component mentions), followed by air bags (17%) and engine (13%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 40 complaints a year: fewer than the 2008 (80 a year) and more than the 2010 (34 a year).
That ranks 14th of 17 Honda Accord model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 727, 49 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 35 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic service brakes | 162 | 19% |
| Air bags | 144 | 17% |
| Engine | 111 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 51 | 6% |
| Electrical system | 44 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 38 | 4% |
| Power train | 36 | 4% |
| Steering | 33 | 4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 3% |
| Seats | 28 | 3% |
| Structure | 26 | 3% |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | 3% |
| Electric service brakes | 22 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 2% |
| Tires | 14 | 2% |
| Visibility | 14 | 2% |
| Suspension | 11 | 1% |
| Equipment | 10 | 1% |
| Wheels | 10 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 8 | <1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 8 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 6 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 2 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken for an alignment. While performing the alignment, the parking brake activated independently. …
I was driving and stopped at a stop sign, I started to go and my passenger side airbag on the door exploded. …
The engine is burning oil, about 2 quarts a month. The oil level consistently runs low when checked and I have to top it off with 1 qt every 2 weeks. …
2009 Honda Accord recalls
The 2009 Honda Accord has been the subject of 10 recall campaigns, plus 1 recall of replacement equipment made for it.
The most recent, campaign 19V502000 from June 2019, concerns air bags.
Air bags account for 9 of the 11 campaigns, more than any other area.
19V182000 · March 6, 2019 · Air bags
Problem: The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Accord years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | June 27, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 18V268000 | April 26, 2018 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 18V042000 | January 9, 2018 | Air bags | 2009–2012 |
| 17V545000 | August 31, 2017 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 17V030000 | January 10, 2017 | Air bags | 2008–2012 |
| 16V346000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 16V056000 | February 2, 2016 | Air bags | 2008–2010 |
| 11V395000 | August 4, 2011 | Power train | 2008–2010 |
| 09E063000 | November 18, 2009 | Equipment (equipment) | 2008–2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash ratings for the 2009 Honda Accord.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Accords can be compared fairly. Among other 2009 models in the EPA's compact cars class, the 2009 Toyota Corolla (30 mpg) and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (32 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25 | 1,521 | 80 | 9 |
| 2009 | 25 | 727 | 40 | 11 |
| 2010 | 25 | 581 | 34 | 13 |
| 2011 | 26 | 296 | 18 | 9 |
| 2012 | 27 | 373 | 25 | 8 |
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FAQ
Is the 2009 Accord a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2009 Honda Accord has 40 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (14th most of 17 model years), 10 recall campaigns and up to 25 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2009 Accord problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are hydraulic service brakes (162), air bags (144) and engine (111). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2009 Accord have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 1 replacement-equipment recall. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Accord get?
The EPA rates the versions at 20–25 mpg combined (17–22 city, 25–31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Accord per year?
About $2,610 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,270 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).