Honda Accord Complaints (2009)

727 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#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
#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
#11447275January 13, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My Honda vehicle’s engine grinds or rattles at cold start-up. Honda dealerships or manufacturer (Honda) are not cooperating and not able to fix it with the reason that my vehicle is out of warranty. I have complained several times since several years however Honda / Honda dealerships have been under playing and rejecting my complaints. This is clearly a manufacturing defect. Please do something about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446858January 10, 2022
STEERING
A clicking/clunking noise comes from the steering column when turning the steering wheel when driving and when car is parked. Mechanic says it is the steering column and could be dangerous. There are many reports on the internet by car owners of this issue with 2009 Honda Accords. There are reports of accidents related to this clicking noise due to steering locking up. Honda will not pay for the repair. This is a safety issue. A recall should be issued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439991November 10, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently and the oil warning light, the tire warning light, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road and she was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine had thrown two pistons and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435184October 2, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car inspected and NHTSA recall number - 09E-063 and recall description - 08-2010 accord nose mask
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432843September 13, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hello, I purchased my 09 Accord used in good condition from a private party and would like to utilize carsharing applications to help cover the costs of owning my vehicle. Unfortunately, there is a recall on my type of vehicle affecting those cars with a "front bumper nose mask" which my vehicle does not even have. Since this recall is outstanding even though my car does not have an issue I cannot use my car for car rental/ride sharing applications. I would appreciate if this could get resolved in a timely fashion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431334September 1, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor detected prior to the illumination of air bag warning light. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence then towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the air bag. However, when the contact contacted the dealer, the dealer informed the contact that there was no air bag recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic, who replaced the air bag control unit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN for the air bag. The failure mileage was 105,516.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429523August 17, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SEATS
1st the check engine light continues to come on, when it does it makes loud noise and seems to either speed up like idling to fast or loss of power, continues the normal maintained, already replaced the head gaskets and belts it burns through so much oil when we do test on car they say catalytic convertor and then it will stop and work and some thing over and over again, I have 157000 on my car the leather in the car it is forming hard spots on seats front and back I don't have other passengers its like the seats are superglued . I have heard Honda is aware of these problems and with this amt of complaints why is not Honda heard accountable, in park city a fire started due to faulty catalytic convertor I don't want that to happen to me
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420766June 13, 2021
AIR BAGS
Airbag Warning Light: - SRS Waring Light ON
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418696May 26, 2021
ENGINE
Continuing “ignition coils failure”, leading to lost acceleration, putting car in dangerous situations, stalling, back firing. Coil failure high, expensive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398315February 28, 2021
POWER TRAIN
THE TRANSMISSION WHEN STARTED ON HIGH WAY THE TRANSMISSION MADE A CLICKING SAND THEN LOCKED UP
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11372810November 3, 2020
ENGINE
MY NAME IS [XXX]. BETWEEN MY MOTHER AND I WE OWN 4 HONDA VEHICLES. 2 ACCORDS AND 2 CIVICS. THE TWO ACCORDS ARE MODEL YEARS 2009 AND 2016. 2009 HONDA ACCORD LX-S 242K MILES 2016 HONDA ACCORD SPORT 47K MILES I HAVE NOTICED BOTH OF THESE CARS TO HAVE A ISSUE WITH OIL AT STARTUP. THE 2009 MAKES MORE NOISE THAN THE 2016. IT SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE VCT ACTUATOR ON THE CAR. THIS IS JUST AN ISSUE AT STATIONARY STARTUP. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION THERE IS NO ISSUES. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH TO SEE AND I PULLED PAGES AND PAGES OF INFO ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. IT EVEN SHOWS THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND THEY SENT OUT SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THIS BUT AS TO WHY THE OWNERS ARE STILL HAVING TO PAY FOR THIS IS NOT RIGHT. THIS IS A VIDEO OF THE ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=8GMJAS9CUWG THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NOT A ONE TIME DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE ON THE ACCORDS. MY CIVICS DO NOT HAVE ANY NOISE AT START UP, THEY ARE 2009 AND 2014 YEAR MODELS. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11364204October 13, 2020
POWER TRAIN
THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR IS GOING OUT, BUT MAIN COST IS SOFTWARE UP DATE AFTER INSTALLING NEW SENSOR. I FEEL IF YOU GET THE SELL OF SENSOR AND INSTALLATION THE SOFTWARE UPDATE SHOULD BE FREE. BEEN MESSING UP FOR 2 YRS OF THE 3 YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11363706October 10, 2020
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE SRS UNIT HAS FAILED WHICH IS AN ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM IN SOME 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORDS BUT MY PARTICULAR MODEL IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. CONSIDERING THE FAILURE AND THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM HONDA ON THIS EXACT ISSUE, MY CAR SHOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL FREE OF CHARGE. I CAME TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT BEING ON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11361005September 24, 2020
ENGINE
LOUD ENGINE RATTLING NOISE WITH COLD START UP. HAPPENS EVERY TIME NOW
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11348954August 13, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS CAR. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS NO SUCH PART ON THIS CAR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11348611August 11, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO RACINE HONDA - DEALER SERVICE & PARTS (9501 WASHINGTON AVE, RACINE, WI 53406) WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR. THE CONTACT HAD THE ALTERNATOR AND THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. SINCE THE INITIAL FAILURE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER EACH TIME TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,950.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11342311July 30, 2020
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND VEERED OF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER. THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A SCRAPE TO THEIR KNEE BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. A MECHANIC CAME TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE HE INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE PRIOR RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE AIR BAG AND LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V502000(AIR BAGS). THERE ARE CURRENTLY ZERO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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