Honda Accord vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is more fuel-efficient at 137 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Honda Accord. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 236 | 349 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 2 | 58 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 16,000 miles | 14,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 137 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 37 | 145 and 128 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,100 | $550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 236 complaints for the Honda Accord and 349 for the Tesla Model 3. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Honda Accord, 5 for the Tesla Model 3.