Vehicle intelligence report
2021 Honda Accord
Sport 2.0T
Asking price
Deal score
72 / 100
Price position
Below market
The Scout's Take
At $26,500, this Accord is fairly priced within the $25,500–$28,500 private-party range and $500 below the $27,000 midpoint, leaving modest room to negotiate. With 38,000 miles at about five years old, it has well below typical mileage for its age. Confirm maintenance records, verify the title, and arrange an independent inspection before buying.
Based on 42 similar vehicles near Columbus, OH.
Example values for illustration.
Current asking price
$26,500
Below market average by $500
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- Request a vehicle history report to verify full accident and ownership history
- Confirm whether it was a rental or fleet vehicle, affects resale value
Common problems reported for this make, model, and year. Ask the seller about these during inspection.
- 10th-gen Accords may experience infotainment system freezing, check for latest software updates during test drive
- Some owners report oil consumption above normal, check dipstick level when engine is warm
- Listen for A/C compressor clicking at startup, which may indicate early wear
- Check for vibration or pulling at highway speeds, could indicate tire wear or alignment issues
Vehicle-specific items to check during your test drive and inspection.
- 1The illustrated private-party range starts at $25,500. Consider an offer near that level if inspection findings justify it; $26,500 is already within the range
- 2Point out any cosmetic imperfections as leverage for a price reduction
- 3Ask for the original in-service date and any transferable warranty paperwork. Do not assume factory coverage remains in late 2026
- 4Request 12 months of maintenance records to verify oil change intervals
- 5If no service records exist, ask for a $300–$500 allowance for a pre-purchase inspection
Example safety records as of October 25, 2026. Check any VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
These records are organized by year, make, and model, not confirmed for this individual VIN. Always check this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for open recalls.
4 recalls in available records:
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR#21V900000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER#24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP#23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER#26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Complaint Summary
245
Total filed
15
Crashes
9
Injuries
1
Fires
- Priced slightly below the middle of the private-party range
- Lower than average mileage for a 2021 model
- Sport 2.0T trim with turbocharged engine is highly desirable
- Maintenance history and an independent inspection can help confirm condition
- Good fuel economy for the performance offered
- No detailed service records mentioned in listing
- Sport suspension may be firm for some buyers
- Confirm tire size and replacement costs before buying
- Higher insurance costs than base Accord models
The Sport 2.0T offers more performance than lower-powered Accord trims, which can influence asking prices. Compare similar listings around Columbus and use the car's condition and maintenance history to guide negotiations.
From late 2026 to late 2027, an 8–10% decline from $26,500 would put the value at about $23,850–$24,380. Future value will depend on mileage, condition and market demand.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- 10-Speed Automatic
- Drive type
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body
- Sedan
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