2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2009 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 916 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 36,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 160 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 142 |
| Engine | 36 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 43 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 51 |
| Power Train | 14 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 50 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 15 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo
2009 Honda Accord
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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.