Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Long Road To 15 MillionBack when crossovers and SUVs had not yet dominated the car market, sedans were the go-to choice because of their practicality and affordability. One of the standouts is the Honda Accord, which is now celebrating its 15 millionth U.S. sale as the nameplate marks its 50th anniversary.The Accord arrived in the U.S. shortly after the first-generation model debuted in 1976. It has competed against several sedans throughout the years, though its battle with the Toyota Camry continues to this day. While the Camry, which arrived in the U.S. later in 1983, has consistently outsold the Accord in recent decades, Honda said, citing data from Wards Intelligence, that its midsize sedan is America's best-selling car over the past 50 years. Globally, the model has sold more than 25 million units.HondaA Family Tradition ContinuesThe 15 millionth unit belongs to 26-year-old Southern California insurance agent Andrea, whose family has owned several Accords. Her father had a 1997 Accord as his first vehicle before later passing down a 2017 Accord Sport to Andrea. Her younger sister, Alondra, also bought a new Accord from the same dealership on the same day, becoming the owner of the 15,000,001st unit sold in America.AdvertisementAdvertisementAndrea got the 2026 Accord Sport-L Hybrid, a mid-spec hybrid trim that slots below the flagship Touring Hybrid. It is equipped with Honda Sensing and uses a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a two-motor hybrid system to deliver a combined 204 horsepower. Front-wheel drive comes standard, though most rivals such as the Toyota Camry and Kia K5 offer all-wheel drive as an option.Speaking about her new car, Andrea said, "The Accord has always been a car we know and trust, so learning that our purchases became part of Honda history makes this moment even more memorable."HondaBuilt Close To HomeHonda has been building the Accord at its Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio since 1982, and more than 13 million Accords have been produced there since then. The Japanese marque previously announced plans to move Accord production to its Indiana plant as part of its Ohio EV Hub retooling, but the transition has yet to be officially confirmed.Like most sedans, the Accord has been seeing a downtrend in sales, while brands like Ford and Chevrolet have already exited the segment. There seems to be growing interest in bringing back sedans as average new-car prices in the U.S. reach new heights, but for now, the Accord is giving sedans one more moment to shine.HondaThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.