Honda Accord Complaints

25,389 consumer complaints on file.

#11606335August 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
In 2020, there was a recall (#20V769) on the driveshaft of the 2014 Honda Accord. The car was in the Midwest for 4 years, so I was concerned that the issue with corrosion could directly impact the vehicle due to weather conditions. I went to have the recall serviced, but still noticed the car to be sluggish upon shifting in to gear. I reported the concern to the Honda dealer to see if it was repaired correctly and to understand why it took time for the car to "switch" in to gear. After review, they said nothing was wrong with the car. I continued to have these issues, however every time I went to the Honda service team to get an oil repair the diagnosis report did not show any issues with the transmission. There was a recommendation to get the transmission oil changed, which I did in March 2023. The car will still sluggish after this service. On July 25, 2024 the cars transmission/ drive power disengaged in the middle of a busy road. The car came to a complete stop while moving. The gear shaft failed to engage with the transmission. Prior to this no transmission warning had ever triggered, nor reported by Honda's diagnosis reports. I again stated my concern that the driver shaft may not have been repaired correctly to Honda. They instead faulted that the wrong transmission fluid caused " Transmission is burnt up causing issue of not moving. Tech found transmission has wrong fluid installed which caused internal wear and failure of transmission parts." This statement is false. The car stopped on July 25. In an effort to problem solve the transmission fluid was drained and the incorrect fluid was used, but that was after the car was not shifting, so if the transmission was in fact burnt from the wrong fluid it was a result of the service in 2023. However, that is not the cause of the issue. I believe that failure to repair the drive shaft correct resulted in effects on the transmission that were either intentionally omitted or were not discovered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606239August 3, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was driving about 40 mph when my car slammed on the brakes. There was no vehicle in front of me. There was no warning message. The word "emergency " appeared on the dashboard. This could have been a serious accident had I been on the beltway. This problem needs to be addressed immediately.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606244August 3, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Rear camera fails when the outside temperature is hot, camera lost color image showing only the image on black & white, bringing the potential loosing of distant perception to the driver due the lack of color and the increase of the shadows on black and white image, I already take the car to Honda dealer and the response was Honda is aware of the problem and they are in the process of investigation due several new vehicles had the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606168August 2, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606022August 2, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car has just over 91,000 miles on it and the push button start is working only intermittently. I know I’m not the only one because the online forums are full of started problems with these. It’s my only car and Honda has known for years it is a problem with these.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606065August 2, 2024
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Engine stalled out in the middle of the road immediately after acceleration following a sudden braking event. A car had pulled out in front of my vehicle at an intersection requiring a sudden brake. After the car had passed, a quick acceleration was needed as a car was quickly approaching from behind. It was at this point the engine stalled and the vehicle would not move forward. Pushing the gas pedal would not move the vehicle forward, and the engine was making a noise as the pedal was pushed. The vehicle had to be placed into park, turned off and back on, to get the engine to function and the vehicle to drive again. During this time (at least 1-2 minutes) the vehicle was stalled in the middle of an active highway, representing a significant safety risk. The vehicle was then sent to Honda for a diagnostic and there were no diagnostic codes given and the service center could not replicate the event. Was told this was not related to the active fuel pump recall on this vehicle so "there was nothing they could do" Had to pay out of pocket for the diagnostic. No resolution on this safety issue. More investigation is needed into these vehicles!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606089August 2, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Everything malfunctioned lights flickering and glitching all over the dashboard, fuel rail pressure too low, in tank fuel pump has internal failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605968August 1, 2024
SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at 10 MPH and distracted, she crashed into a lamppost on the front driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed. During the impact, the driver's seat belt failed to retract and secure the driver. No warning lights were illuminated. There was cosmetic damage but it was not severe due to the collision being minor and at low speeds. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop and the mechanic did not provide a diagnosis however, the mechanic informed the contact that the part to do the repair was unavailable. No police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605967August 1, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking system was activated, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that there were no other vehicles or objects nearby. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605554July 31, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
All the lights on my dash came on associated with the abs module fail.. it also affected my alternator as i believe the car is working to hard. The barks are weird the car drives sluggish. My lights cone on and off.. when they are off the car drives just fine. Many accords have this issue and no parts can be found. Something is not right
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605556July 31, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Everything comes on my dashboard it doesn't let me go in fast than 45 or it will shut off when I am driving and it doesn't let me drive uphill it starts to slow down and stop but if I turn it off and back on it will start off going great and then it will stop working again I have taken it in to hoada and it is gotten me no were please help me
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605766July 31, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 episodes of loss of engine power while driving on the highway. They were almost a year apart. At highway speeds, pressing down on the gas pedal did not accelerate or keep the car at the proper speed. The check engine light would flash as I pressed down the accelerator but the engine seemed to be misfiring and had loss of power. I had to drift to a safe location. The dealership could not identify or reproduce the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605393July 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off in the driveway, she was informed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that she noticed flames coming out from underneath the hood. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle burned significantly and was propelling burning particles. The fire department advised the contact to exit the residence and to stay in the backyard for safety. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact was unsure whether the police arrived at the scene and whether a police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle had melted. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605431July 30, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated the vehicle was almost involved in a crash due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,250. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605450July 30, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
All kinds of failure on dashboards. Codes 81-19 and 81-20. Mechanic said there is a chance abs brakes and traction control isn't working. Said this is very common for my car and that I should take it directly to Honda.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605532July 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I was driving, suddenly the check engine light came on and within minutes several alerts popped up " Power System Problem, Do not Drive" and "Emissions System Problem. Power may be reduced. See your Dealer". It also asked to stop at a safe place. I stopped in the parking lot. Restarting the car does not remove these messages. When I attempted to drive in the parking lot to move to another spot, it felt that the car's brakes are coming on and off, with bad smell. We stopped the car and called Honda Dealer, who asked us to tow the car. The car has only 490 miles! Prior to that the Car was unable to update the software and requested to call the Dealer. I did that and the Dealer gave a appointment for the weekend.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605065July 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormally loud static noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and that the contact would be forced to pull over and restart the vehicle for the failure to stop. As a result of the failure, the contact experienced a persistent ring noise in both ears, mainly the left ear. The contact sought medical treatment from a doctor and would use ear plugs while driving the vehicle to prevent further ear damage. The manufacturer was initially notified about the failure, the contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure but that a recall had yet to be placed on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was given an estimate for the repair; the contact was later informed that the part needed to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The contact reached back out to the manufacturer and a complaint was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11605092July 29, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint is peeling between roof and body pillars. It is a 2019 built in 11/2018. Also clear coat and paint flaking off drivers door.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605139July 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
All warning lights came on (check engine, emissions problem, brake problem, tire pressure monitoring system problem, cruise control problem, brake problem, steering wheel problem, and lane keeping assist problem). In addition, sometimes the vehicle will vibrate or shake when first turned on and at times, when braking, the car will shake or vibrate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605271July 29, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
On this day at approximately 1:20 p.m. the weather was clear and dry and there was very light traffic with no cars nearby and no debris in the roadway. I was driving approximately 45 mph when my vehicle suddenly flashed and beeped the warning to brake and I felt the car brake hard as it swerved to the left entirely on it's own. I was able to take over the vehicle and thankfully there was no collision or injuries. This was the first time this has happened. My vehicle will be available for inspection upon request. If there had been heavy traffic at the time or had I been on the freeway, the outcome could have been very serious. I looked up what I experienced and there are verified accounts of "Phantom Braking" for 2018-2019 Honda Accords. I did not have the vehicle inspected. There were no warnings prior to the incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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