2010 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 580 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 37 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 45 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleSep 27, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Campaign 18V661000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Campaign 18V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsFeb 2, 2016
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Campaign 16V056000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V395000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemJan 6, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.
AN ENGINE STALL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V004000 on NHTSA.gov
SuspensionDec 16, 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.
LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 10V640000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentNov 18, 2009
HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.
THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 09E063000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
580 reports, newest first.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 9, 2014
BROUGHT A CAR FROM MILLENNIUM HONDA IN HEMPSTEAD. LESS THEN 4 MONTHS NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION SERVICE MANAGER REFUSE TO GIVE ME A LOANER CAR WHEN I WENT TO GET IT FIXED. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. SOLD ME A LEMON. MAKING A SOUND LIKE THE ENGINE IS GOING TO FALL OUT. *TR
Visibility, Visibility/wiper, Sep 2, 2014
COMPLAINANT WAS DRIVING A 2010 HONDA ACCORD ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 TO 70 MPH WHEN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITH A VERY LOUD BURST. COMPLAINANT DID NOT WITNESS ANY OBJECT HITTING SUN ROOF, NOR DID SUN ROOF HAVE PRIOR DAMAGE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE SHATTERED GLASS FROM SUN ROOF BEGAN TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, LANDING ON DRIVER AND OCCUPANT IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
Seats, Aug 27, 2014
SEATS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE. *TR
Structure, Aug 24, 2014
WHEN IT RAINS HEAVILY I AM HAVING WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE HEADLINER RIGHT ABOVE WHERE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING MY SEATS TO GET WET ALONG WITH THE HEADLINER TO BE SOAKED LEAVING A WATER STAIN ONCE DRIED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Aug 13, 2014
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI-TRUCK ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, MY 2010 HONDA ACCORD V6 LOST POWER A FEW MINUTES AFTER ACCELERATION. THE TRUCK DRIVER PROBABLY FELT THAT I WAS BEING RUDE AND SLAMMING ON MY BREAKS, BUT I WAS TRYING TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD BECAUSE MY CAR WAS LOSING POWER. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP THAT SPECIALIZES IN HONDA MAKES/MODELS. UPON REVIEW OF THE VEHICLE, THE SHOP FOUND OIL IN ALL THREE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. MY 2010 HONDA ACCORD IS PART OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR MISFIRE AND OIL CONSUMPTION (LEAKAGE). I CALLED HONDA AMERICA AND NOTIFIED THE COMPANY ABOUT THE ISSUE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT SHOP THAT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. I ASKED IF IT WAS RELATED TO THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, BOTH STATED THEY COULDN'T UNDERSTAND "WHY OIL WOULD BE IN THE CONVERTERS". I HAVE USED THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ALL WORK MINUS THE ALTERNATOR (2 WEEKS AGO). A NEW SHORTBLOCK WAS INSTALLED 20K MILES AGO (PART OF THE MISFIRE/OIL ISSUE). MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE SITUATION OF LOSING POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF ACCELERATION. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TODAY (AND I DID NOT HAVE A SOLID YELLOW LINE WHEN I WAS PASSING - PRETTY MUCH A STRAIGHT AWAY). I TOLD HONDA AMERICA THEY NEEDED TO LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE ISSUES WITH THE 2010 HONDA ACCORD V6 GOES BEYOND MISFIRE AND OIL CONSUMPTION. I ATTEMPTED TO GOOGLE ACCIDENTS AND ISSUES WITH 2010 HONDA ACCORDS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND NHTSA SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE (POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING 2010 HONDA ACCORD V6 MODELS). *TR
Suspension, Aug 2, 2014
[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Jul 31, 2014
ON MY 2010 HONDA ACCORD, OCCURRING ON ALL FOUR DOORS, THE WINDOW SWEEPS ARE MELTING. THESE ARE THE STRIPS THAT KEEP WATER FROM RUNNING DOWN, INTO THE DOOR WELLS FROM THE CLOSED WINDOWS. THE RUBBER STRIPS WERE REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO UNDER WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM. LAST FALL, THE NEW SWEEPS STARTED TO ALSO MELT DOWN TO A RUBBERY TAR-LIKE CONSISTENCY. I COMPLAINED TO HONDA ABOUT THIS DEFECT TO NO AVAIL. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR NEW SWEEPS AND FOR THEM TO BE INSTALLED. THE IMPRESSION THAT I RECEIVED FROM THE SERVICE PERSON WAS THAT IN WARMER CLIMATE AREAS THIS IS A PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THAT THE NEWER HONDA VEHICLES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AND HONDA IS NOT CONCERNED WITH THE SITUATION. I HAVE HAD TWO OTHER OLDER HONDA VEHICLES IN THE PAST IN THE SAME LOCATION. NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN. *TR
Engine, Jul 30, 2014
MY 2010 HONDA ACCORD V6 EX-L ENGINE IS MISFIRING AND BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 35,340. THE ADD OIL LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP, TO AT LEAST LET ME KNOW THAT OIL NEED TO BE ADDED. *TR
Seats, Jul 27, 2014
THE HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR THE FRONT SEATS HAD TO BE REMOVED AS THEY CAUSED BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIGNIFICANT NECK PAIN. THEY FORCED OUR HEADS DOWN INTO OUR CHESTS. I CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR ALTERNATE/REPLACEMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT ARE MORE UPRIGHT. *JS
Service brakes, Jul 17, 2014
REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WORN OUT. FRONT BRAKE PADS HAD APPROXIMATELY 70 PERCENT WEAR REMAINING. CONTACTED HONDA CUSTOMER CARE AND THIS CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED, PER VIN NUMBER, RECALL FOR HONDAS WITH PRE-MATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR ON THE REAR. *TR
Air bags, Jul 9, 2014
CAR WAS IN PARK. PASSENGER EXITED FRONT SEAT AND CLOSED FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Power train, Engine, Jul 3, 2014
WHEN STARTING THE CAR AT A COLD START, YOU HEAR A LOUD GRINDING NOISE SOUNDS FOR 2 OR 5 SECONDS. THERE IS A TSB 09-010 REGARDING A VTC ACTUATOR THAT DRAINS OF OIL AND IS NOT PROPERLY LUBED WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE COLD, CAUSING THE GRINDING NOISE UNTIL OIL REACHES THE PART AGAIN. GRINDING NOISES IN AN ENGINE ARE BAD, AND COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE SHOULD THE ABRASIVE METALLIC PARTS (DUE TO GRINDING WHEN THERE IS NO OIL IN THE ACTUATOR) BECOMING LODGED. THIS ENGINE FAILURE COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME, POSSIBLY IN A HIGHWAY LANE. WHILE MY CAR ENGINE HAS NOT YET SEIZED, THERE ARE ONLINE REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING. CURRENTLY, HONDA WILL ONLY FIX THIS ISSUE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY ALSO GIVE THE CAR OWNER A REALLY HARD TIME PROVING THE ISSUE, REQUIRING THE CAR BE LEFT AT A DEALERSHIP OVERNIGHT TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A LOANER VEHICLE IS AT YOUR EXPENSE. IF THE CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL IS AT YOUR EXPENSE. IF YOUR CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE NOISE, BOTH THE LOANER CAR AND DIAGNOSTIC FEE ARE AT YOUR EXPENSE. THIS GREATLY REDUCES THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WILLING AND ABLE TO HAVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE FIXED. RUNNING ENGINE COMPONENTS WITHOUT OIL SHOULD BE A RECALL. IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH YOUR ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY, IT COULD LEAD TO DEATH. *TR
Structure, Jun 27, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 4, ANTIOCH, CA. MY WIFE AND I HEARD THIS LOUD EXPLOSION ON THE ROOF OF OUR CAR. SCARED THE[XXX] OUT OF US. WE PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, GOT OUT AND CHECKED THE ROOF. THE SUN ROOF WAS COMPLETELY BLOW OUT WITH GLASS EVERYWHERE. LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF. NOTHING HIT US, THE FREEWAY WAS REALLY CLEAR. IF WE HAD OUR INSIDE TOP PANEL OPENED, GLASS WOULD HAVE COME RAINING DOWN ON US AND WE COULD HAVE PANIC AND GOT INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. SOMEONE COULD HAVE REALLY GOTTEN HURT OR KILLED. OUR CAR IS LIKE BRAND NEW. ONLY 13,300 MILES AS WE DON'T DRIVE IT THAT MUCH. WE DROVE TO OUR HONDA DEALERSHIP, ABOUT A MILE AND HALF AWAY AND THEY KEPT THE CAR AND FIXED IT. THEY TOLD US THEY KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED SOONER THAN LATER BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. A REAL DEFECT IN THIS DESIGN. THE WEB SHOWED A LOT OF THIS THING HAPPENING. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 20, 2014
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY-15 MPH ON A LOCAL ROUND-ABOUT AND THE ENGINE APPEARED TO STOP RUNNING. I COASTED TO AN INTERSECTION AND STOPPED ALONG THE ROAD. ENGINE TURNED OVER INITIALLY THEN ONLY BUZZING SOUND. SHIFTER LOCKED IN PARK AFTER STOPPING. DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS WERE FUNCTIONAL AS WELL AS THE FAN MOTOR. LIMITED LIGHTS ON THE PANEL, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM, AND RED PASSENGER SEAT ICONS WERE LIGHTED. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT IN A BAD LOCATION FOR STOPPING. *TR
Equipment, Jun 19, 2014
2010 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF VEHICLE KEY. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT FELL APART IN HER HAND. THE KEY CAME LOOSE FROM ITS BLACK PLASTIC CASE. SHE NOTICED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CASE. SHE MANAGED TO PUT THE CASE TOGETHER AGAIN SO SHE COULD USE THE KEY TO DRIVE HOME. SHE WENT TO THE DEALER, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED SHE WOULD NEED A NEW KEY AND A NEW CASE KEY. THE REP IN THE PARTS DEPT. SUGGESTED THE KEY MAY HAVE BROKEN IN HER PURSE.
Tires, Service brakes, Jun 18, 2014
I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN MAY 2011. WITHIN ALMOST TWO YEARS I HAD TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL DEALER THAT THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. NOW AS OF TODAY, 06/18/2014 MY CAR HAS BEEN BACK IN THE SHOP TWICE WITH IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS FOR MORE BRAKE PROBLEMS. I REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR CALIPER IN 4/2014 WITH ABOUT 720000 MILES AND NOW TODAY I AM REPLACING THE LEFT REAR CALIPER. I HAVE HAD A HONDA ACCORD COUPE THAT I HAVE PUT WELL OVER 100000 MILES ON AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE CALIPERS. I AM VERY UNHAPPY AND I THINK AN INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE PUT ON THIS CAR YEAR OF 2010 BRAKE SYSTEM AS THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE NET REGARDING THIS. I HAVE SPENT ALMOST $2000 ON BRAKES THIS IS RIDICULOUS WITH HAVING A SUCH A "NEW" CAR ALSO HAD A PROBLEM W TIRES HAD TO REPLACE AT 48000 ALSO STOCK MICHELIN TIRES. UNHEARD OF HONDA NEEDS TO DO BETTER WITH THEIR STOCK PARTS! *TR
Seats, May 31, 2014
THE HEAD REST/HEAD RESTRAINT IS IN SUCH A POSITION AS TO CAUSE AWFUL NECK ACHE!!! I PUT THE SEATBACK BACKWARD TO GIVE MY HEAD MORE ROOM AND I FEEL LIKE I'M IN A LAWN CHAIR OR LAZY BOY. IF I PUT THE SEATBACK IN UPRIGHT, ALERT, HEALTHY POSITION AND THE ST*&@D HEAD REST MAKES ME LEAN MY HEAD FORWARD AND MAKES MY NECK ACHE! IT'S AWFUL! DID I SAY MY NECK IS STIFF AND ACHES. *TR
Service brakes, May 20, 2014
TOOK CAR FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AFTER ONLY 38,856 MILES. MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT LISTED AS ELIGIBLE IN 2010 HONDA BRAKE RECALL SETTLEMENT. I THINK HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE REPAIRS. *TR
Air bags, May 19, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD-ON CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Service brakes, May 1, 2014
REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WORN TO END OF USEFUL LIFE AFTER ONLY 38697 MILES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 1, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40-60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE MILDLY JERKED AND THE SPEED ELEVATED SLIGHTLY WITHOUT ACCELERATION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 29, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE CAR JERKS MILDLY AND THE SPEED INCREASES ABOUT 3 MPH FASTER WITHOUT MORE ACCELERATION. *JS
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 22, 2014
ISSUE: FOR PAST 6 MONTHS THESE ISSUES HAS BEEN OBSERVED IN MY HONDA ACCORD V6 EX-L AND HAS INCREASED IN PAST 1 MONTH AND HAS BEEN SEEN AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN PAST MONTH. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR ON A GRADIENT ROADS, THE POWER TRAIN RPM INCREASES TO IN EXCESS OF 4000 RPM AND THE CAR STALLS, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCKUP. YESTERDAY THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL ROAD CONDITION ,AND HAD TO PARK THE CAR, IS IT RELATED TO THESE RECALLS ?#11V395000, #11V004000,#10V640000 APPLY. *TR
Engine, Apr 13, 2014
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; CAR CHUGGED; CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED FOR THE THIRD TIME TO HONDA . A SWITCH, OIL PRESSURE ROCKER ARM PRESSURE SWITCH (REAR) WAS REPLACED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT A PART FAILURE HAS CAUSED OIL PRESSURE/ENGINE PROBLEMS AND LEFT ME STRANDED OUT OF TOWN. *JS