Unfortunately, Honda Accord owners are experiencing catalytic converter theft more than any other time before.

According to RepairPal.com, The average cost for a Honda Accord catalytic converter replacement is between $2273 and $2326. The Honda Accord is one of the most popular vehicles on the road and is a popular target for catalytic converter thieves due to its higher concentration of precious metals, such as Platinum, Rhodium, and Palladium. Catalytic converter theft prevention is key to protect your Honda Accord from theft. Park in a secure garage or lot if possible and consider installing catalytic converter theft shields, which are custom-fit for your Honda and can be installed in an hour or two. Etch and paint your catalytic converters and consider installing a wireless camera system to help deter thieves. While catalytic converter theft prevention cannot guarantee that your Honda Accord’s catalytic won’t be stolen, these steps will drastically reduce the chances.

The most popular cars by make and model targeted by thieves in 2020 were the Toyota Prius, Honda Element, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Tacoma, and Honda Accord.

Replacing a stolen catalytic converter can cost more than a thousand dollars and it can take less than five minutes for a thief to remove it. It is important to know what to do if you are a victim of catalytic converter theft and to understand whether you can drive without a catalytic converter.

You may also want to consider installing a catalytic converter guard, which is designed to make it harder for a thief to remove the converter.