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2004 Chevrolet Classic vs 2004 Honda Accord

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2004 Chevrolet Classic2004 Honda Accord
NHTSA complaints401,016
Recall campaigns113
Service bulletins (TSBs)325298
Investigations04
Crash reports289
Fire reports114
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2521–26
Median reported incident mileage90,000 mi92,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet ClassicHonda Accord
Power Train1347
Air Bags0250
Electrical System28145
Steering166
Vehicle Speed Control258
Service Brakes, Hydraulic044
Exterior Lighting237
Seat Belts038

Symptoms owners describe

Won’t start80
Airbag warning light062
Stalling054
Shifting problems028
Vibration / shaking027
Hesitation / surging021
Loss of power016
Check engine light011

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.