Honda Accord Complaints

25,389 consumer complaints on file.

#11771153October 14, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, an abnormal sound was heard while turning the steering wheel to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a diagnostic evaluation revealed that the steering rack had failed and required replacement. The contact stated that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770836October 13, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Air conditioning failure: The A/C was blowing warm air on the first day of ownership. • Cooling system failure: The vehicle subsequently experienced overheating issues and left me stranded. • Coolant loss and radiator leak: All Star Honda identified a leaking radiator and found the cooling system out of coolant. • Failed thermostat: A failed thermostat was identified during the diagnostic and repair process. • Stop-leak substance found in the cooling system: Stop-leak material was observed in the cooling system. I have concerns about why it was present and not disclosed initially • Water pump and cooling-system repairs: Repairs included work on the thermostat and water pump, followed by radiator replacement and a coolant flush. • Continued overheating concerns: Despite repairs, I continued experiencing overheating alerts. • Engine performance problems: The vehicle experienced a loss of power, with a reported inability to maintain speeds above approximately 60 mph during one incident. • Check-engine warning: A prior repair-order history documented a blinking malfunction indicator light during a driving incident. • Diagnostic trouble codes: Codes P2601 and P272D were subsequently reported. • Potential head-gasket concerns: The possibility of a head-gasket problem has been raised during the ongoing dispute. Honda has referenced a multi-model cylinder-head-gasket warranty extension, but I have not received approval for coverage on my vehicle. • Warranty denial: Honda corporate has declined to approve the requested warranty coverage. Despite the repeated problems, diagnostic visits, and repair attempts, I am still dealing with the consequences of purchasing a vehicle that has not provided the reliable transportation I paid for. I have spent time and money trying to get answers, and I have been left facing the financial burden of a vehicle that I cannot confidently depend on. I am sharing this timeline because consumers deserve trans
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770873October 13, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff, and the failure was persistent. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770959October 13, 2026
STEERING
2023 Honda Accord, 79,000 miles. Steering binds and feels sticky at highway speeds, making it dangerous to micro-adjust. Same issue as the 24V-744 Honda recall, but Accord is excluded20
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770538October 12, 2026
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving my car on the highway when suddenly my passenger side airbags deployed from the passenger seat & the ceiling (headliner) without a collision. The police came to the scene & said that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770552October 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Car went into a power on-power off sequence after leaving from a stop sign. After 4 or 5 of these on-off sequences it acted normally and hasn't repeated. There was minimal traffic at the time so no damage to report, but it could be really dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770563October 12, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The response to an accelerator input on this vehicle is unreasonably slow and has many times resulted in an unsafe condition. When applying a significant amount of throttle from a stop, or a slow speed, the driver expects the vehicle to respond immediately. I would like to note, that I am not referring to the vehicle's rate of acceleration. I am referring to how long it takes for the vehicle to begin accelerating. During several controlled tests, I applied significant throttle and timed the response to nearly 3s before the vehicle began to exhibit any significant acceleration. I believe this can be easily corrected as it is likely a delay built into the software.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770627October 12, 2026
AIR BAGS
On September 18, 2026, my father was driving a 2004 Honda Accord southeast on State Route 56 in Madison County, Ohio. According to the crash report, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, crossed left of center, left the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned, and struck a utility pole. My father sustained severe injuries, was transported by MedFlight to OSU Wexner Medical Center, and later died. After the crash, we observed that the driver’s steering-wheel airbag had not deployed. However, the police report indicates that both front and side airbags deployed. I am requesting an investigation into this discrepancy and whether a safety defect involving the driver’s airbag may have been involved. The vehicle is being held by Pro Tow until November 2, 2026, and is available for inspection. Any inspection must be coordinated before that date, when our family must decide what happens next with the vehicle. It is unknown whether an airbag warning light was illuminated before the crash or whether a qualified technician has inspected the airbag system.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
1
#11770662October 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The infotainment system and center touchscreen display unit on my 2022 Honda Accord suffer a severe component failure commonly referred to as "Ghost Touch". The screen touches by itself so the radio, map, everything in the menu change by itself. Sometime, the radio turns on/off by itself too. When this happen, the touchscreen becomes unresponsive or freeze. This defect severely puts my safety and the safety of others at risk by creating extreme, unpredictable driver distractions. The sound of this "Ghost Touch" is pretty loud. I have brought it to the dealer, Vandergriff Honda, many times and they told me to wait for recall. They said if I would like to try by replacing the auto head unit and display, it will cost $6,511.31 as my car is over 3 years warranty. I contacted Honda Corporate, and they said replacing the auto head unit and display may still bring the same problems; therefore, they told me to wait. This is a severe manufacturing defect on my 2022 Honda Accord. It started on February 2026, often during summer when it is very hot. So far, I have not get into any accident but driving this car makes me worry and all I can do is wait for recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770685October 12, 2026
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The vehicle repeatedly has creaking, sticky steering/issues with steering, and clunking sounds when driving. Sound is more prominent at low speeds and when cornering. The vehicle's steering rack has already been replaced twice within 3 years. The vehicle is model year 2024, and to have an unrepaired defect like this is ridiculous. This is a major safety issue for vehicle operation, and it appears that replacement parts carry the same design defect. The problem (defective steering rack due to worm gear swelling) has already been identified and reproduced by two different Honda dealers. There are no warning lamps, messages, or codes thrown by the vehicle. The symptoms include the obvious noises and the abnormal steering feel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770383October 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
I bought my Accord in February of 2026 with only 79k miles (now at 93k). 3 days after purchasing all of these warning lights popped up regarding emissions, brake system, power steering, etc. I brought it back in and they said that it needed a new fuel injector on cylinder one (which didn’t fix the issue). I have replaced all 4 spark plugs and kept up with maintenance since it has been in my ownership. Now I’m having issues with the car going in limp mode, decreased acceleration, decreased mpg, and constant misfire codes! I do not feel safe in this car anymore since it has almost left me stranded as well as it disabling the safety features which could put me at risk. Honda desperately needs to fix this issue seeing as it’s putting their customers at risk, along with others on the road. NHTSA please do something!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770415October 11, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
ABS module failed due to solder point failing. The brakes stoped working as well as all safety features such as FCS and LDW
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770351October 10, 2026
STEERING
The steering gear/rack on my 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid has failed twice. The original rack was replaced under warranty at 36,330 miles (January 2026). At approximately 41,000 miles I returned to the dealer reporting the same symptoms, but it was not diagnosed. At 51,849 miles (XXX) the dealer, Ocean Honda of [XXX], confirmed the replacement rack is failing: the steering assist intermittently cuts out, and the wheel sticks when changing lanes at around 70 mph. The steering also makes noise. The dealer recommends replacing the steering gearbox (part 53620-30B-D01). This happens at highway speeds, and the sudden increase in steering effort creates a risk of losing control of the vehicle. The symptoms are similar to the excessive-friction steering gearbox defect Honda recalled on the 2022–2025 Civic, CR-V and HR-V, but the Accord is not included in that recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770278October 10, 2026
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Supplemental Restraint System Problem message along with the airbag light comes and goes on my dash randomly. Anytime I am able to take it to get scanned, it doesn’t show up. Then when I’m driving down the road it will randomly appear. It also appears sometimes when I first start the vehicle. My car has 66,200 miles on it and it first happened at 59,771 miles. The vehicle has never been roughly treated or heavy objects placed in the seats. I believe it is something electrical that is faulty because of failing Honda parts. My car shows there are no recalls for this, but other Accords do have a recall for this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770025October 9, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am reporting repeated, unpredictable loss of engine power and propulsion in my 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T (approximately 146,000 miles). The exact cause remains UNKNOWN. On XXX, while driving on [XXX] near [XXX], my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration at highway speeds and eventually stalled. The vehicle repeatedly lost power, experienced crank-no-start conditions, and at one point could barely maintain 10 mph. I was stranded and had to have the vehicle transported to a Honda dealership in [XXX]. Diagnostic code P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low) was recorded multiple times, including at 70–74 mph. Numerous warnings appeared, including emissions, brake system, electric power steering, stability assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, and road departure mitigation. The unpredictable loss of propulsion creates a serious collision risk, especially on highways and in traffic. The Honda dealership initially could not reproduce the failure. After replacing the spark plugs at my expense, the vehicle was returned to me. Approximately 23 miles later, the malfunction returned, and I immediately brought the vehicle back without clearing any codes. Honda subsequently diagnosed and replaced the high-pressure fuel pump at my expense, but the loss-of-power issue continued. The vehicle previously received Honda’s in-tank fuel pump safety recall repair in May 2025. Despite that recall remedy and subsequent repairs, the vehicle continues to malfunction. The exact cause remains undetermined. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Honda dealership. Repair records and diagnostic information are available, and the vehicle can be made available for inspection upon request. I am requesting an investigation into this recurring safety-related loss of propulsion. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770063October 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving, the front drive shaft (axle) suddenly snapped completely in half without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power to the wheels, creating a hazardous driving situation and leaving the vehicle stranded. Upon inspection, the drive shaft broke directly beneath the rubber dynamic damper (vibration damper). The area under the rubber ring shows heavy rust and corrosion. Furthermore, the unbroken drive shaft on the opposite side of the vehicle shows a heavily dry-rotted rubber dynamic damper ring, raising immediate concerns that it will fail next. This failure matches the physical description of the defect found in NHTSA Recall Number 20V-769 (Manufacturer Recall Code OM2, corresponding to Honda Service Bulletin 20-125). Under that safety campaign, Honda states that moisture and road salt seep under the dynamic damper, causing hidden corrosion that ultimately breaks the axle. However, Honda has restricted the scope of Recall 20V-769 exclusively to vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). Because my vehicle has a 6-speed manual transmission, my VIN is excluded from coverage. Despite having a different transmission, my vehicle was built with factory axles that suffered the exact same corrosion failure in the exact same location. The exclusion of manual transmission vehicles from this recall leaves drivers exposed to a known safety hazard. I request that the NHTSA review this failure on manual transmission models to determine if the recall population needs to be expanded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770098October 9, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I took my car for a safety inspection because it was salvage I fixed the car but won't pass inspection due to a recall that does not apply to my car. I took my car to Honda dealer for two recalls the air bag that they fixed and the nose mask they said does not apply to my car. I told them I need it taken off to pass inspection they referred me to America Honda they told me they can't do anything. I also contacted BAR they said they can't do anything. Please help me with this.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770138October 9, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
When I go to start the vehicle, it takes multiple seconds to actually start. It continues to turn over and over before finally starting up. This happens 3-4 times a day depending on how often I drive. This also creates a bad gas fume, fuel smell. This doesn't seem like something that a 2024 Honda should experience. I am a new owner to the car and have not taken it to a certified Honda dealership. It was purchased used from a non-Honda dealership. I did reach out to the local Honda dealership though, asking if this is normal for the car to act like this. I am awaiting a response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770175October 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The infotainment system glitches and will not respond to touch or will have phantom “touches” where the system will make inputs on its own. This is worse when it’s really hot and was told by dealership that this is due to components overheating and malfunctioning, and it requires the full system to be replaced. This can be a major safety issue when driving the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770230October 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Was at a stoplight, came to a complete stop once at a complete stop car completely shut all the way off, losing all electricity no hazard lights. You cannot press down on the brakes to restart the car. You could not do anything. Car lost 100% of power 5 to 10 minutes later, Vehicle shut back on automatically and engine started to run automatically.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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