Honda Accord Complaints

25,389 consumer complaints on file.

#11670072June 29, 2025
ENGINE
I own a 2018 Honda Accord (1.5L Turbo Engine) and I have kept regular maintenance on the vehicle. I currently have 146,600 miles on the vehicle. I begin having problems last year as I was leaving work and my vehicle wouldn't start. I waited a few minutes for the vehicle to start and it started and several malfunction lights came on the dash including the engine light. I had a 30 minute drive home and as I was driving home the vehicle didn't want to pick up speed to the speed limit of 65. I drove slowly home. I had already made an appt with the Honda Dealership where I get my car serviced for an oil change a couple days before. The next day I had a family member to follow me 30 minutes away to the dealership to drop my car off. When I dropped the car off I told the service technician about the problem. Later that day the dealership's service department called to tell me that I my head gasket had blown and it would be around $4500.00 to repair. I began to ask questions as to how this could happen I had kept up with regular maintenance. The service technician begin to tell me different reasons, and I asked how when I had regular maintenance and some suggested maintenance required as well. I had my vehicle towed from the dealership to get a second opinion. The technician I took my vehicle to was authorized to work on Honda vehicles, and he asked me if I was aware of the complaints customers were having about their Honda 2018 (same model) was having about leaking coolant, cracked or blown head gaskets on cylinder 3. I told him I was not aware so I went and did research and found there were numerous complaints about the same problem I am having and Honda was not acknowledging the problem or people had the repair done which cost a couple thousand dollars only to have their cars still not working properly or getting the same malfunction lights. Now I have to look for another car. Honda's are supposed to last.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670059June 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Digital display (screen) is glitching by unexpectedly changing screens and performing operations by itself such as changing driving direction settings (GPS), and making phone calls while driving. The issue is not consistent, sometimes no issues are experienced for entire drive time, while other times it keeps glitching from start to finish of the drive time. There is no way to turn display off, and when glitching the display does not respond to any commands (touch screen). This sudden change of screens or performed operations take driver's attention away. The issue almost cost me an accident while driving on a highway. My wife afraid to drive the car since she does not trust its electronics now. Honda refuses to fix the issue and asks to replace the entire display unit without providing any diagnostic details on the issue also failing to provide explanation on why it is so inconsistent. If display is broken then it should be consistent...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669934June 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Worst on hot days. Stereo will crackle and emit high decible, piercing, and inconsistent tones and static. Highly distracting. Only known "fix" is to turn off the car and wait for it to cool and hope it doesn't happen again. Typically starts in rear speakers. Will increase volume suddenly and without warning. Unable to hear traffic noises around vehicle. Turning off audio system does not work to fix it. Will happen on days 80 degrees or more. Full car sun shades did not prevent it from occuring. Numerous online incidents found.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669977June 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio LOUD STATIC!! Happens if Radio is on or off. Seems to happen most when it's hot outside with no warning. Radio static is so loud and sudden it almost caused an accident. Only way I have found to stop the static is to stop the car, turn ignition off, wait a few minutes and turn it back on. Which is a bit dangerous for myself and other drivers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669701June 27, 2025
SEATS
Drivers seat is loose. Dealership agreed seat is loose but other new cars at dealership have loose seats too so they decided it is expected. Seat isn't loose when car is off and seat is fully back. But when you start car and seat moves forward, the seat clicks back and forth when you drive when speeding up or slowing down. It seems there is play or something loose. I've had other hondas years ago and none of my cars, including my honda pilot do this. Dealership said i should wait till someone reports it and recall because if they swap out the seat they say it will have the same problem. this problem has been with the car since i bought it new. I've reported 2x to the dealership and they said there isn't anything they can do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669726June 27, 2025
ENGINE
The Head Gasket is leaking at 135k miles after changing oil and filter every 5k miles and flushing coolant every 50k. Just a cursory internet search will show you how obvious the design defect is in the head bolts of the 1.5 liter turbo engine and they should be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669773June 27, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle will randomly slam on brakes to a dead stop, engaging my seatbelt when engine braking behind a vehicle. Usually happens on surface streets when the vehicle in front of me is turning into a driveway/tight right turn. My velocity is decreasing & I am not at risk of colliding with the vehicle every time. System does not seem to register engine braking with a manual transmission as “braking.” I’ve nearly been rear ended several times due to coming to a dead stop in traffic. I’ve asked Honda how to permanently disable the system, with the only advice to turn it off manually every single time I start the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669808June 27, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The control panel/display touch screen stops working and the display acquires a mind of its own. It begins selecting things randomly and quickly. Automatically changing the radio, volume, and calling people in my contacts. Major distraction while driving and has almost caused accident for me multiple times
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669666June 27, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Securty system, I have had my car broken into multiple times had the fobs replaced and the car keeps getting broken into. I bought a fob cover as well. I have taken it to multiple dealers regarding issue just have me do a fob reset. For over a year this has been happening even filed a claim with Attorney Generals office. Contacted Honda as well they offered nothing and did nothing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669379June 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
car cut off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669532June 26, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Electrical Parking Brake System Failure”, “Parking Brake Not Available", and "ABS”, “VSA Failure" were displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to drive as intended and was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V430000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,750.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669570June 26, 2025
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V158000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669588June 26, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel PUMP FAILED, car stalled and was unresponsive
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11669382June 26, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a loud humming noise that is starts at 40 mph. The noise comes and goes, but sometimes lasts for 10 minutes. It appears to be the Active Noise Cancelling unit. There was a previous bulletin Service Bulletin 21-053 about this issue for 2018-2020 Honda accords
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669299June 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It was a hundred degree day when this incident first occurred. When I turned the car on after 5 seconds, the speaker started to make a loud static noise that got unbearably loud, and it spread from speaker to speaker, until all the speakers in the car were blaring a staticky sound. It didn't matter if my phone was plugged in, or if the radio was on, or if the sound system was turned off, it continued to make the sound. I turned off the car and turned it back on and it immediately started again. It didn't matter if I was parked or if I was driving, it would make the noise. Eventually, this sound got louder and louder, and then the speakers stopped working altogether, no radio or music sound would come on. I turned the car off, then back on, and the static noise came back. It happened again the next day (another 100 degree day) and so I had a mechanic look at the car the next day when it was slightly cooler, and he could not replicate the problem. The speakers went back to normal the next couple times that I turned on the car. I have a video that recorded the static noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669329June 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, and while driving at various speeds, there was abnormal static coming from the radio. The contact stated that the static increased in volume while driving and the contact was unable to stop the sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that there was no fault found with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669233June 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 107,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 260,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669249June 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 60,300 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 242,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668931June 24, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
On several occasions, as I’ve traveled down the interstate, getting off of an exit the car engine completely shuts off and dies before coming to a complete stop
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668985June 24, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
when i am driving in an area near my home with road construction- there is a certain area that has a metal plate in the road and when i approach in from the east my car will automatically brake hard. luckily this has not caused an accident but i suspect that it may because it is a busy road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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