Honda Accord Complaints

25,389 consumer complaints on file.

#11451537February 11, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
With seemingly no impediments ahead of it our 2020 Honda Accord will suddenly brake forcefully when changing lanes or exiting the freeway. it is not constant, but it is scary since there is no reason to brake at this point. this could cause us to be rear-ended the thing this system is supposed to keep us from doing. the dealer says unless it occurs when they drive it, unless, unless. The 'advisor' said he had heard of a few examples. they are all over the internet. What is being done to address this issue? oh, and he mentioned that we could always turn it off. we bought this car because being in our sixties and reflexes not necessarily being what they once were we wanted to avoid hitting someone from behind. this has happened on dozens of occasions. the listed date was the last.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451579February 11, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated while entering a parking lot at 10 MPH, he started to hear an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving the vehicle but shortly after the drive shaft fractured. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the driveshaft to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451607February 11, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I bought my car, used, in November of 2018 and had to have the battery replaced the following month. That battery stopped working and had to be replaced April of 2020. The same battery is now leaking and needs to be replaced again, now. When I checked the recall list for the 2016 Accord, it shows the batteries are on there; however, when I use the VIN, reports shows it is good. Please review.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451242February 9, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated the passenger’s side front windshield was distorted and replaced by dealer. The replacement windshield is worse than the original. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 3,731. On January of 2021 I called again and was told that my case had been closed. I asked that the case be reopened. On February 9, 2022, dealer said that Honda refuses to replace the windshield and that I have no recourse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450898February 8, 2022
ENGINE
Our AC system stops blow cold air. After doing some research, a lot of Honda owners have AC problems. Most likely the cause could possible be AC compressor, or condenser which can cost 2000 or more to replace. Our car is most latest model 2018 Honda Accord and AC has stopped working. This should have been a call so we don't have to pay dealers to fix AC issue. Please contact Honda corporation and help us resolving this AC as warm and hot days are approach in California. It is terrible that this AC can happen to new cars.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450933February 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The A/C blows only cold air all the way to 72F. Others online are experiencing similar issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450960February 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving at highway speeds (50 -55mph), the ANC (active noise control) unit delivers a loud Booming sound through the speaker system. The sudden and unexpected booming noise startled the driver causing temporary loss of control of the vehicle. The solution has already been identified in a Service Bulletin from Honda as Service Bulletin 21-053. The ANC unit has incorrect software and requires replacement to fix and eliminate the safety hazard. The issue was noted June 29th, 2021; but, has not been escalated as a Safety Recall. I have replaced the ANC as directed by the Service Bulletin and it has resolved the problem; however, other Honda vehicles have this same safety issue and if not Recalled will continue to be a safety concern for all drivers on our highway. I would like to see this escalated to a Safety Recall level and customers notified to replace. I am disappointed that Honda has not proactively Recalled this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451030February 8, 2022
ENGINE
The bolt that secures the Serpentine Belt tensioner broke off at the engine block. This disables the power steering and the alternator. This is the third time this has happened. Fortunately for me it has happened when I could stop the car without wrecking it. Without power steering it is all most impossible to steer. I have learned that this is a problem with several Honda models. The tensioner is hydraulic and is secured with one bolt. Honda has issued service bulletins about the problem, but they still break. If mine had gone out at road speed or in traffic I may have been seriously hurt or killed. Some other Honda models come with a spring tensioner, and apparently work OK. I have found a lot of information about this problem on Honda forums. Arlington Car Care, in Upper Arlington, Ohio has been great to me in researching the problem and fixing mine 3 times at their expense. I feel Honda should recall cars with this tensioner and replace it with a spring tensioner that is safe. I wonder if the hydraulic unit is affected by cold weather, making the tension too strong and overpowering the single bolt. The shop has been able to get the broken bolt out of the block so far but it has been problem getting it out. Honda recommends bleeding the tensioner 3 times at installation and oiling the bolt and using a washer between the tensioner and the block. In my opinion tensioner was under designed and needs a fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451075February 8, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
car locked down on roadway and would not respond to accelerator until brake paddle action, as it did not accommodate the transmission B mode drag and falsely detected a pending collision. plus it falsely detects exit lane markings as collisions and engages brake. Also does not factor in gravity in collision avoidance. We have an uphill steep driveway and it will lock down in the driveway to avoid hitting something that the force gravity prevents. for a bit, disabled system and talked with service and then set the distance setting to short, which seems to have improved the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450758February 7, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that in April of 2021 the vehicle was taken to a dealer for an unknown recall related to the BCM. Months later, the contact parked her vehicle in the driveway and walked around it to retrieve her trash can, when she turned around it was discovered that the vehicle was rolling causing the front to crash into her against the garage wall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained a pelvic bone injury and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11450836February 7, 2022
AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN
My daughter was in an accident on 9/28/2021 and the air bag exploded and she said it burned her but it was actually some type of metal. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company. I ended up buying the vehicle back and when the car was delivered to the repairman, it was note that is was a faulty air bag. I am not sure about the other questions as it relates to warning lamps, ect.. It has been inspected by State Farm, the car is still in my possession. I was advised to report the airbag blowout. It was stated on my Market valuation Report under Supplemental information that HONDA is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord for incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign ID 18v268000, 19v182000, 19v378000 & 19v502000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11450867February 7, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when he drives his vehicle over 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would lose power. The contact stated that the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle failed to increase in speed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank sensor, spark plugs, as well as catalytic converter. The vehicle was driving normally for about a year, however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer or manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V004000 (Electrical System) however his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450748February 7, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the sunroof exploded. The contact immediately pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered the failure. The next day, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where they informed him that a rock had caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact refuted the diagnoses and stated that a rock could not have caused the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450339February 4, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
All warning lights on the dashboard suddenly lit up one day. The car is in excellent condition with all recommended maintenance up-to-date and no accidents. Honda dealer said the VSA modulator needed to be replaced and quoted $1756 + tax for the repair. Parts are unavailable, so repairs cannot be made. Dealer admits this is a very common problem with Honda vehicles and suggests I do not worry about it and just keep driving the vehicle - even though safety features are all disabled and the car may not be safe to operate. An online search reveals this is a VERY common and known issue that Honda USA has failed to address.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450441February 4, 2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he heard loud buzzing and popping noises coming from the door speakers accompanied by severe vibration from the door speakers. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact reported that the noise was distracting to the point that he pulled onto the side of the road. The contact said that the noise stopped once he had pulled over. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and two microphones of the "Active Noise Canceling Microphone" system were replaced on the driver’s side roof and the rear passenger middle roof. The contact experienced a recurrence of the same loud buzzing and popping noise again. The contact stated that he returned the vehicle to the same dealer and the microphones were not replaced. The contact said that the noise recently returned, and he took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the issue and was told that the manufacturer had no remedy available. The contact said the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450147February 3, 2022
ENGINE, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving on freeway went and applied foot to gas pedal and car goes into limp mode causing in ability to drive as there isnt any power and mil light starts to blink and or will set and if it sets the traction steering and tp light also come on. Have to pull over turn car off and then the car will go this mil if sets is a p0304 code but light will go off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449876February 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN
On 1/29/2022 at about 11am I was stopped in a turning lane waiting at a redlight. When the light turned green I pressed the gas pedal. At this moment the ability to drive, brake, and select gear all failed. I deployed my emergency brake. I called the police to let them know I was blocking traffic and my car was towed. When my car was taken to be repaired the mechanic determined that the CV Axle Driveshafts had failed due to salt corrosion. These were then repaired and the car worked again as normal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450032February 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The front axles of my front wheel drive car are rusting. The NHTSA has issued a safety recall for this problem (Recall Number 20V-769, MFR Campaign ID: W9F, Campaign Description: 2013-2015 Accord Driveshaft Inspection Safety Recall, Recall Date: 12/18/2020). Honda issued a service bulletin (#20-125), however my VIN number is not included in this recall. This is a dangerous situation if one of the axles were to fail at a high speed (I drive about 100 highway miles per day, M-F). I filed a request with Honda to include pay for the repair to my car, but today (2/2/22) they declined my request because the VIN number is not included in the safety recall. I have pictures of the rust on each axle and have a certified Honda mechanic's report (from the Honda dealership where I bought the car) that recommends both front axles be replaced due to this problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449713February 1, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2000 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph on an offramp and merging with regular traffic his vehicle was struck on the rear passenger door and rear tire by another vehicle in a T-bone manner. The contact stated that his vehicle was spun by the impact and then collided with a pole. Only the driver's side airbag was deployed but the driver's steering wheel and passenger front airbags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact said that he suffered a head and neck injury, right hip injury and lower back injury, and left shoulder bruising. The contact stated that he did not seek medical attention at the scene of the accident but was driven from his place of employment to the Emergency Room. The contacts vehicle was undrivable and towed from the scene to an impound lot. The vehicle was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance company. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 400,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11449742February 1, 2022
ENGINE
I took my Honda in regarding a rattling noise coming from the engine while driving. It has become more noticeable in the cold and during acceleration. After taking it to the dealer I was told the engine is burning oil. Keep in mind my 2009 Honda Accord has 42k miles on it and is regularly maintained. I was told there is a large amount of carbon build up and it would require a number of this needing repair. Piston Rings, Actuator, Timing Chain, gaskets, seals and the list goes on. The alternative was bring the car in every 3k miles for oil changes because of this issue and monitor the oil consumption. Baffled by how this is possible with carbon build up and using premium fuel. Now I come home and search the internet and find out Honda has an issue with the 2.4 liter Engines in 2009 Honda accords. Apparently a service bulletin was issued but I was never made aware of this issue. Clearly this is a manufacture defect and there should have been a recall. The technician heard the issue and explained the engine would require this major repair or I would be forced to bring the car in for oil changes every 3k miles. The alternative was $6k in repairs total, $2k in parts to replace what they have identified as the issue. There was never any indication that the oil levels were low. And when the vehicle was brought in for oil changes they would note they would change the oil and top it off it was low but never checked why and what the underlying issue was for any lower oil levels. It's really disappointing when you follow all the maintenance protocols to find out they are hiding behind a bigger mechanical issue that can/will have escalating impact on the engine life of my vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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