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2011 Honda ACCORD problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

296 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

44,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2011 model year. Data updated: . 168 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 115 of 296 complaints (38.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior237.8%
Braking behavior206.8%
Transmission and shifting175.7%
Electrical and battery issues72.4%
Fuel system concerns10.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
115
Seats
38
Engine
25
Steering
21
Unknown Or Other
18
Power Train
16
Structure:Body
16
Electrical System
14
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags115
Seats38
Engine25
Steering21
Unknown Or Other18
Power Train16
Structure:Body16
Electrical System14

Air Bags: 115; Seats: 38; Engine: 25; Steering: 21; Unknown Or Other: 18; Power Train: 16; Structure:Body: 16; Electrical System: 14

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
66
25,000 to 49,999
23
50,000 to 74,999
29
75,000 to 99,999
17
100,000 to 149,999
27
150,000 and above
6
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00066
25,000 to 49,99923
50,000 to 74,99929
75,000 to 99,99917
100,000 to 149,99927
150,000 and above6

Under 25,000: 66; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 29; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 27; 150,000 and above: 6

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (66). 128 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011
47
2012
22
2013
3
2014
18
2015
19
2016
56
2017
49
2018
17
2019
17
2020
4
2021
9
2022
6
2023
13
2024
6
2025
4
2026
6
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
201147
201222
20133
201418
201519
201656
201749
201817
201917
20204
20219
20226
202313
20246
20254
20266

2011: 47; 2012: 22; 2013: 3; 2014: 18; 2015: 19; 2016: 56; 2017: 49; 2018: 17; 2019: 17; 2020: 4; 2021: 9; 2022: 6; 2023: 13; 2024: 6; 2025: 4; 2026: 6

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 17 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10403447 · 2011-05-26 (May 26, 2011)

2011 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH STEERING AND BRAKES *TGW

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Owner report 10405880 · 2011-06-10 (June 10, 2011)

I PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD 2011 ON 2/18/2011. I ALWAYS GET AN OIL CHANGE VERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES. THE SECOND TIME I TOOK IT IN FOR OIL CHANGE THE TECH TOLD ME THERE IS A LEAK IN THE MAIN REAR SEAL AREA AND THAT THEY NEED THE FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS. I DIDN'T MIND IT DUE TO THAT FACT IT WAS NOT THE MAJOR REPAIR LIKE TOUCH THE ENGINE, BUT SOON AFTER I RECEIVE A CALL TELLING ME THAT THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE SHORT BLOCK OF THE ENGINE THAT'S WHEN I GOT CONCERN. IT A BRAND NEW CAR WITH A NEW ENGINE AND THEY ALREADY TO PLACE THE SHORT BLOCK ENGINE ! I W…

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Owner report 10376631 · 2011-01-14 (January 14, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD ABNORMALLY HEAR GASOLINE FUEL SPLASHING AROUND IN THE FUEL TANK FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OR PARKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT THE SPLASHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOUND WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPR…

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Owner report 10378748 · 2011-01-26 (January 26, 2011)

WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR TO SLOW DOWN TO LESS THAN 10 MPH TO TURN AND THEN ACCELERATING TO PROCEED, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE FOR 2-5 SECONDS AND THEN FUNCTION NORMALLY. ENGINE DID NOT STOP, BUT REMIANED IN IDLE MODE. HESITATION HAPPENS AT RANDOM ABOUT 2% OF TIME. NEW VEHICLE WITH UNDER 1500 MILES. DOES NOT MATTER IF ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. TAKEN TO DEALER AND EXPLAINED IN DETAIL. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE; SO NOTHING WAS REPAIRED. ISSUE DID NOT CAUSE A WARNING LIGHT OR ERROR CODE. CAME REAL CLOSE TO BEING HIT ON A…

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Owner report 10396866 · 2011-04-19 (April 19, 2011)

BRAND NEW 2011 ACCORD V-6 COUPE HAS SO MANY ISUES.THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I EVER OWNED THAT YOU HEAR GASOLINE SPLASHING AROUND THE TANK,WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAKS,THE TRANSMISSION BUCKS LIKE CRAZY WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING!CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. I AM GETTING RID OF IT. PIECE OF JUNK. DO NOT BUY ONE!BEEN HORRIBLE AND ONLY HAD IT SINCE 1/1/11. *TR

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Owner report 10400555 · 2011-05-11 (May 11, 2011)

UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT IN HONDA ACCORD 2011 LX SEDAN . CAN'T DRIVE FOR MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AT A STRETCH WITHOUT SQUIRMING /SHIFTING IN SEAT AND THIS MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS . THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUSES BACK PAIN PLUS THIGH PAIN AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING OR 45 MINUTES LUMBAR SUPPORT PILLOWS, THIGH SUPPORT PILLOWS DOES NOT HELP MUCH WITH BACK OR LEG PAIN. I HAD A CAMRY SOLARA AND I OWN A MERCEDES AND THEY DON'T GIVE ME BACK PROBLEMS. *TR

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Owner report 10573507 · 2014-03-24 (March 24, 2014)

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIPS IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS OF NEW VEHICLE IGNITION SYSTEM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS WERE FOR THE BENEFIT AND CONVENIENCE OF CAR DEALERS FOR PHYSICALLY MANAGING THEIR INVENTORY. *JB

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Owner report 10645049 · 2014-10-16 (October 16, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND ONLY DURING RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10645049 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

296 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

56.8%Usable mileage168 / 296 records
100.0%Valid incident date296 / 296 records
100.0%Valid filing date296 / 296 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates296 / 296 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Air Bags
5615.0%
ODI 10460967 · 2,100 mi

A DRIVER PULLED OUT INFRONT OF ME INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THE DRIVER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JS

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513.6%
ODI 10513506 · 11 mi

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2013 ACCORD EX-L ON TUESDAY MORNING, DURING THE TEST DRIVE I NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON, I WAS TOLD OH THIS IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION LIGHT, AS THIS CAR HAS SO MANY FEATURES I THOUGHT OK, LOVED THE CAR AND BOUGHT IT, THEN BEFORE I PULLED OFF THE LOT I READ THE BOOK AND IT SAID THIS WAS TO TOTAL FAILURE OF THE SRS SYSTEM AIR BAGS, I WENT BACK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM, THEY TOOK IT BACK TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AND 11 HOURS LATER THEY SAID THE AIRBAG UNIT IN THE STEERING WHEEL HAD FAILED AND BECAUSE THI…

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373.8%
ODI 10573284 · 117 mi

I PURCHASED NEW 2014 HONDA ACCORD ON 1/27/14 WITH 34 MILES. ON 1/31/14 WITH ONLY 117 MILES, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, PERHAPS 2 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN, THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD ON IT'S OWN WITH GREAT FORCE. I WAS APPX 5 FEET AWAY FROM STOPPING WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE CAR LUNGED, HIT THE CONCRETE STOP, JUMPED OVER AND STOPPED ONLY BY STEEL CABLES.THIS OCCURRED ON THE 4TH FLOOR (SPIRAL PARKING) . IF THE CABLE SYSTEM WERE NOT IN PLACE, I WOULD HAVE ENDED UP LANDING ON THE TOP OF THE CARS PARKED ON THE 3RD FLOOR. THIS ENTIRE INCID…

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233.8%
ODI 10703312 · 45 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE AIRBAG AND WIRES WERE ABLE TO BE ACCESSED BY A CHILD FROM THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45.

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162.6%
ODI 10785735 · 348 mi

I BOUGHT A 2016 HONDA ACCORD EX-L ON 14 OCT 2015. EXACTLY ON 23 OCT 2015, I SAW THE RED INDICATOR SAYING SRS AIRBAG PROBLEM. CONSUMER SENT ATTACHED INVOICE. UPDATED 6/11/18*JB

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234.3%
ODI 10908045 · 105 mi

I BOUGHT 2017 HONDA ACCORD AND WITHIN A DAY THERE WERE 2 AIR BAG SIGNS CAME UP. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID WHENEVER YOU COME THIS SIDE BRING THE CAR. THEY CHECKED THE CAR THAT WEEKEND AND FOUND A FAULTY SRS MODULE. THEY REPLACED IT, BUT HOW A NEW CAR HAVE A FAULTY SRS MODULE? HOW QUALITY CONTROL DEPT. STAMPED IT WITHOUT CHECKING IT? WHAT IF SOMETHING WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME?

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573.0%
ODI 11041159

TAKATA RECALL CANNOT GET INTERNET SITES TO ACCEPT MY VIN, LICENSE ENTRIES TO LEARN IF CAR IS DUE FOR RECALL WORK ON AIR BAG

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294.2%
ODI 11208399 · 55 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON FRONT AIR

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359.7%
ODI 11308492

I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA AMERICA ABOUT THIS (CASE10206483). THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS ARE OFTEN NOT ACTIVATED WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION WITH AN ADULT SIGNIFICANTLY WEIGHING MORE THAN 65 LBS. SITTING ON THAT SEAT, WHILE ALL CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S GUIDE ARE MET. AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE PROBLEM, MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN MY 82 LB. WIFE HAS SAT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR WOULD AT FIRST GO OUT, AS IT SHOULD. BUT AFTER WE DRIVE FOR A LITTLE WHILE, IT GOES ON AND STAYS ON FOR THE REST OF THE TRIP, INDICATING THA…

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146.0%
ODI 11580236

I am writing to complain about Honda's handling of another safety related recall. I was told months ago that repairs would start in April 2024 for the defect passenger seat airbag sensor. Today I received a new notice claiming that they will not have parts for this recall for nearly 12 more months. This is the second time I have been unable to replace a safety part for my 2021 Honda Accord. There is no excuse for a huge multination company like Honda to refuse to expedite the manufacturing and installations of these safety related parts. B…

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20.8%
ODI 11529770

My daughter was rear ended at a red light by a man going 50mph. It threw her into the car in front of her. The front end and rear end were completely destroyed. The car is totaled. Both were hurt and not one airbag went off. I have many photos.

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22.3%
ODI 11535320

I got in a car accident where the front of the car was hit and the car is totaled and the airbags in the front did not deploy. I got injured because my face hit the steering wheel. I submitted a complaint to Honda but they are taking a very long time to have someone go out and investigate the airbags. My insurance needs to take the car away this week

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21.4%
ODI 11719291

On February 15 Sunday night my 2024 Accord was broken in by thieves. Honda’s door lock system was so easy that robbers were able to hack it and open the driver door easily. After which steering wheel airbag was stolen. There was another Honda Accord 2025 model also parked which belong to my family member, was also hit by same thieves and was a victim of door brake in and steering wheel airbag stolen. I would like to file complaint against Honda’s week security system which allowed the thieves to easily brake into our Vehicles. Upon checking t…

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22.3%
ODI 11719886

The airbag was stolen from my 2025 Honda Accord SE without breaking the window. The door lock was broken easily and the airbag removed quickly. This is a serious safety and security concern. A person can steal a critical safety component without major damage. I am financially stressed because the vehicle is financed and I depend on it for work. I am concerned about the vehicle’s design security and safety.

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00.0%

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Electrical System
277.2%
ODI 10460317 · 4,850 mi

ABS LIGHTS ON PURCHASE AFTER 5 MONTHS. I PURCHASE MY CAR ON 12/30/11. ON 30/5/12 I SAW THE LIGHTS ON, I DROPPED MY CAR FOR 1 DAY AT BOARDWALK HONDA SERVICE. NEXT DAY, WHEN I WENT TO TAKE MY CAR THE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT RODENTS HAD EATEN THE WIRING. THE PLACE WHERE I PARK MY CAR, THERE WERE THREE OTHER CARS ALSO PARKED EVERYDAY. THEY NEVER HAVE SUCH KIND OF PROBLEM. I THINK BECAUSE OF THEIR CAR IS OLD AND MY CAR IS NEW SO RODENTS LIKE TO EAT NEW WIRES NOT A OLD WIRES. THE MANGER TOLD ME THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS AND IT WILL BE MORE THAN $10…

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39127.5%
ODI 10478374 · 70 mi

MY NEW 2013 ACCORD HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE USER INTERFACE TO THE PHONE AND MUSIC. THE PHONE BOOK, XM, AND USB MUSIC ARE DISPLAYED IN LONG LISTS. MY 32 GB DRIVE HAS 300 ALBUMS. MY FULL COLLECTION HAS MANY MORE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THERE IS NO FAST WAY TO SCROLL THESE LISTS. THE DRIVER MUST REACH TO THE FURTHEST-RIGHT KNOB AND TWIST. THIS MOVES THE LIST DOWN ONE ITEM. SO SELECTING ANY LIST ITEM WHILE DRIVING TAKES THE DRIVER'S EYES OFF THE ROAD, CAUSES BODILY CONTORTIONS (IT IS A LONG REACH), AND MAKES I IMPOSSIBLE TO ACTUALLY SCROLL …

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36537.2%
ODI 10520128 · 4,300 mi

ACCORD PLUG-IN. TWICE THE GAS ENGINE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PREVAILING SPEED. TURNING OFF & ON RESTORED POWER. DEALER REPORTS CODE P2602, ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP FAULT. *TR

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21936.4%
ODI 10692713 · 228 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START. LIGHTS, RADIO, AIR CONDITION & LIGHT INDICATORS ALL WERE FUNCTIONAL. BATTERY TESTED AND WAS INFORMED WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CAR WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST HONDA DEALER. *TR

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19532.1%
ODI 10960269 · 8,500 mi

PURCHASED MY COUPE IN NOVEMBER 2016 BRAND NEW. I HAVE LESS THAN 8600 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER NIGHT MY CAR WENT INTO COMPLETE SHUTDOWN, COMPLETELY DEAD. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE THE MAIN FUSE. WHY WOULD THE MAIN FUSE BLOW ON BRAND NEW CAR? THAT VERY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO MY MOTHER'S DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TRAFFIC.

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15028.0%
ODI 10918763 · 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS IN THE CONTACT'S POCKET, ALL THE WINDOWS AND SUN ROOF OPENED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ISSUE WHEN SHE WALKED OUTSIDE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MENTION OF THE AUTOMATIC OPENING OF THE WINDOWS AND SUN ROOF IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW HOW TO DISCONNECT THE FEATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THI…

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28615.2%
ODI 11066445 · 1,697 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY HONDA (621 N BATTLEFIELD BLVD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS, CYLINDERS, COMPRESSOR, AND FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,697. *TT *TR

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10214.8%
ODI 11185133 · 700 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN A ROAD WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 45, SOMEHOW, THE SYSTEM WAS SHOWING THE SPEED LIMIT AS 90 MPH. IT HAPPENED ONLY ONCE.

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4913.5%
ODI 11348879 · 15 mi

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING BREAKS TO SUDDENLY STOP. WAS TOLD CHIP WAS NO GOOD , PROBLEM CONTINUED 8 MONTHS LATER

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6126.1%
ODI 11453797

Automatic braking has initiated for no reason, at least four times almost causing accidents, car radio sometimes will no shut off, seems to be some type of electrical problem, I have had both issues looked at by dealer who states they cannot find a problem with this vehicle, there is Definitely a problem and it must be found before someone get hurt. auto braking has happened on the freeway, and on residential streets

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10039.7%
ODI 11470005

Car is only 5 months old and 1500 miles. All lights on dashboard are on. Check engine, check brake, check emissions, check collision mitigation, check ABS - literally all lights are on.

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2225.6%
ODI 11523030

On 5.20.23, performed required remote system update for 2023 Honda Accord EX (gas) with 3,410 miles on it. HondaLInk app indicated update was requested while car dashboard indicated the update was installed and complete. Immediately thereafter, the Check Engine Light went off (not blinking) and received following message: "Emissions system problem. Power may be reduced. See your dealer.". Habitual problem for Honda. I was forced to trade in a 2019 Accord Hybrid due to emissions problems causing blinking Check Engine Light with car compute…

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2215.5%
ODI 11594823

Bought a brand new Honda 2024 at a dealership, since picking up the car we noticed it was black and white and not clear, assumed it was a setting issue so paperwork was completed and we took the car home. It was a safety issue as having it black and white and reversing it was hard to see and several close calls on collition when backing up due to camera malfunction. Issue persisted, notified dealership and appointment was made to replace camera. Issue was confirmed by dealership and camera replaced. About to exit the dealership, put car on reve…

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1011.6%
ODI 11696664

My wheels and steering column makes an extremely loud clacking, squeaking noise when turning left or right almost like my shocks, cv axle or suspension is damaged. The dealer service center can not locate the problem. The infotainment systems does not connect via Bluetooth or usb making it impossible to be hand’s free or access any maps or apps. The dealers service center attempted repair but it did not fix the problem.

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110.0%
ODI 11744299

I am reporting a potential safety concern with my 2026 Honda Accord SE with approximately 8,000 miles. The vehicle experienced rodent damage to the camshaft position (CMP) wiring harness. This occurred despite the vehicle being relatively new and well maintained. The wiring insulation appears to be soy-based, which may attract rodents and increase the likelihood of damage to critical engine components. As a result, my vehicle displayed warning messages, including an “emissions system problem” and a notice that engine power may be reduced. Th…

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Engine
4311.5%
ODI 10491921 · 2,450 mi

THAT WAS ON MONDAY 12/31/2012 WHILE TRAFFIC IN FREEWAY WAS VERY CLEAR. I SET CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MILE/HOUR BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR KEPT INCREASING FASTER MORE THAN 75 MILES. I WAS PANIC AND KEPT STEPPING BRAKE TO REDUCE SPEED. ABOUT ONE MINUTE, THE CAR WAS REDUCED AT SPEED OF 50 MILES/HOUR. I TESTED IT WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL. I DROVE STEADILY ABOUT 60 MILE/HOUR ABOUT 10 MINUTES THAT THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AGAIN AND HIT 75 MILES/HOUR. I KEPT STEPPING BRAKE STEADILY TO REDUCE SPEED UNTIL IT KICKING INTO 50 MILE/HR. THIS CAR IS DEF…

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17912.6%
ODI 10488116 · 26 mi

2013 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN, V6, TOURING MODEL I STOPPED AT THE SIGNAL LIGHT AT ROUTE 50 AND CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD; WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO LEAVE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED - THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING OR ACCELERATING. CARS BEHIND ME HONKED AND I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR MORE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT TIRES SPUN A LITTLE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF. THIS GAVE ME A SCARE! THIS HAPPENED AGAIN 10-15 MILES LATER AS I WAS ARRIVING NEAR MY HOME IN ALEXANDRIA, VA. HOWEVER, THIS ISSUE IS NOT CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK, SURGE, O…

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17918.2%
ODI 10520128 · 4,300 mi

ACCORD PLUG-IN. TWICE THE GAS ENGINE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PREVAILING SPEED. TURNING OFF & ON RESTORED POWER. DEALER REPORTS CODE P2602, ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP FAULT. *TR

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10617.6%
ODI 10692713 · 228 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START. LIGHTS, RADIO, AIR CONDITION & LIGHT INDICATORS ALL WERE FUNCTIONAL. BATTERY TESTED AND WAS INFORMED WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CAR WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST HONDA DEALER. *TR

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447.2%
ODI 10810742 · 100 mi

CAR HAS A SEVERE VIBRATION AT IDLE WHILE GEAR IS SELECTED TO D.

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6211.6%
ODI 11016496 · 1,200 mi

ON THE NIGHT ON JULY 3, 2017 THE 2017 HONDA ACCORD WHICH WAS ONLY 5 WEEKS OLD WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOUSE. THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND THE MOTOR WAS TURNED OFF. YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY UNLESS THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE CAR THAT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HONDA ACCORD WENT TO BACK OUT WITHOUT REALIZING A CAR WAS BEHIND IT. THE OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED WAS A KIA OPTIMA. THE KIA OPTIMA LIGHTLY BUMPED THE HONDA ACCORD AND STOPPED AS SOON AS IT REALIZED THE HONDA WAS BEHIND IT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE HONDA ACCO…

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55529.5%
ODI 11055606 · 1,700 mi

THE CAR STUTTERS OR STAMMERS WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR/GAS PEDAL AT TIMES, IT DOES NOT DO IT AT ALL TIMES. IT IS DANGEROUS. IT WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT, OR PULLLING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION.

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18326.5%
ODI 11235236 · 5,400 mi

ON 30 JUNE 2019, MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING BACK HOME TO VA FROM OK ON HIGHWAY 40 HEADING WEST NEAR SALLISAW OK. ROAD WAS WET AND WAS CLIMBING A HILL. I STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR TO PASS WHILE GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. THE ENGINE STUMBLED AND SHUTTERED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR WENT FROM APPROX. 65 MPH DOWN TO 25 MPH. I HAD TO GET OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE AND DRIVE ABOUT 6 MILES TO NEXT EXIT AT 25 MPH. PULLED IN AT A GAS STATION, OPEN THE HOOD, CHECKED THE OIL WHICH WAS GOOD. TOOK A BREAK, STARTED IT BACK UP AND DID NOT ATTEMPT TO …

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7219.9%
ODI 11300609 · 50 mi

AC IS NOT WORKING AT SECOND AFTER I PICK UP THE CAR. IT ONLY 50 MILES. TURN THE TEMPERATURE TO 'LO', THE FAN BLOWS WARM AIR.

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3615.4%
ODI 11434291

While driving in heavy rain on interstate, vehicle experienced lack of power and flashing check engine light. Driver was unable to maintain speed. Pulled off at next exit and turned off. Roadside assistance was contacted immediately after pulling off. Vehicle restarted and ran normally after allowing it to remain off for approximately 1.5 hr. Roadside assistance was cancelled. Continued trip without further incident.

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3112.3%
ODI 11442409 · 22 mi

The contact bought his goddaughter a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his goddaughter's husband was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the brake system, the admission system, the TPMS, and vehicle assist stability warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The owner towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the VTC to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the following day, the dealer informed the contact that the engine also needed to be…

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1214.0%
ODI 11523030

On 5.20.23, performed required remote system update for 2023 Honda Accord EX (gas) with 3,410 miles on it. HondaLInk app indicated update was requested while car dashboard indicated the update was installed and complete. Immediately thereafter, the Check Engine Light went off (not blinking) and received following message: "Emissions system problem. Power may be reduced. See your dealer.". Habitual problem for Honda. I was forced to trade in a 2019 Accord Hybrid due to emissions problems causing blinking Check Engine Light with car compute…

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107.0%
ODI 11631624 · 8,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also stalled while being started. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V763000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called other local dealers: Spreen Honda Loma Linda (25050 Redlands Blvd, Loma Linda, CA 92354), Capital City Honda (3630 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 9…

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22.3%
ODI 11705839 · 6,090 mi

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled. While idling or utilizing cruise control, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 70 after releasing the brake pedal. While entering the garage with her foot hovering over the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed through the wall into the TV room. The brake light was flashing. There were no reported injuries, airbag deployments, fire or police report filed. The gas pipe was bent into the wall, but s…

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110.0%
ODI 11766847

Just adding my vehicle due to using my plate for for a previous vehicle and wanted to list my current vehicle using those plates to register it for the possible safety recall listed for the gasket issue since my car seems to meet those requirements listed for the year and engine size.

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
10.3%
ODI 10543702

2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE, WITH THE VEHICLE STILL ON, AS HIS WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WITH THE AIR CONDITION ON. FIVE MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING DOWN AN INCLINE, AND WENT THROUGH A FENCE. THE CONSUMERS HANDWRITING IS ILLEGIBLE.

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10.1%
ODI 10537646 · 2,000 mi

FROM A COLD START THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T ENGAGE WHEN FIRST PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE RPM GOES UP BUT THE MPH IS ALMOST AT 0. *TT

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10.1%
ODI 11493080 · 34,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated while his father shifted the gear from park to drive, the vehicle accelerated at extreme speed without any warning, causing the vehicle to crash into the curb and two other vehicles, causing front-ended damages to the vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact’s father was not injured but the passenger was injured and sought medical attention. No one else was injured. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not contac…

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10.2%
ODI 11440943

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they originally serviced the vehicle under warranty and flushed the transmission. Recently, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the …

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
277.2%
ODI 10567215 · 33,000 mi

WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS WOBBLING, AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE, ANNOYING NOISE. IT'S GETTING WORST WITH TIME.

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1198.4%
ODI 10594959

WENT TO START THE CAR, THE CAR WILL NOT TURN ON, EVERYTHING WORKS BUT CAR WON'T START. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE STARTER. *TR

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14715.0%
ODI 10637219

THE TRUNK FELL ON MY HEAD AND MY GRANDMOTHERS HEAD. IT DID NOT HURT WHEN IT FELL ON MY HEAD BUT MY GRANDMOTHER WAS IN PAIN WHEN IT FELL ON HERS. I LIVE ON A SLOPED DRIVEWAY, SO ANY TIME I OPEN MY TRUNK IT DOESN'T STAY OPEN AND FALLS RIGHT DOWN. IT STAYED OPEN A FEW TIMES, BUT WOULD THEN RANDOMLY COME FALLING DOWN. I CAN'T UNLOAD MY GROCERIES PROPERLY, I CAN'T LOAD MY TRUNK UP PROPERLY, IT'S VERY DISTURBING. ALSO, I TOOK IT TO TWO HONDA DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAID 'IT WAS FINE' AND 'NOTHING WAS WRONG.' ONE EVEN SUGGESTED I USED A BROOM TO KEEP THE…

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9415.6%
ODI 10681245 · 452 mi

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS RAPIDLY BELOW FREEZING, THE WINDOW MOTORS FREEZE THE WINDOWS BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS OCCURRED WITH MY LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, AND LEFT REAR WINDOWS. THESE VARIOUS WINDOWS HAVE FROZEN 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES SINCE THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT. SOMETIMES IT HAS ONLY BEEN ONE OF THE 3 WINDOWS THAT HAS FROZEN SHUT; OTHER TIMES IT HAS BEEN ALL THREE.

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12620.8%
ODI 10821207 · 500 mi

THE SUNROOF ON MY 2016 HONDA ACCORD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT APROX 70MPH. IT SOUNDED LIKE A LOUND POP. WE WERE LEFT WITH A GIANT HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE SUNROOF. THE BROKEN PARTS OF THE GLASS ARE ANGLED UPWARD AS IF IT SHATTERED FROM THE INSIDE UP. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON 1/4/16 AND THIS OCCURRED ON 1/15/16. WE WERE DRIVING ON A DESOLATE STRETCH OF DESERT HIGHWAY THAT IS SURROUNDED BY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

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12924.1%
ODI 10908045 · 105 mi

I BOUGHT 2017 HONDA ACCORD AND WITHIN A DAY THERE WERE 2 AIR BAG SIGNS CAME UP. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID WHENEVER YOU COME THIS SIDE BRING THE CAR. THEY CHECKED THE CAR THAT WEEKEND AND FOUND A FAULTY SRS MODULE. THEY REPLACED IT, BUT HOW A NEW CAR HAVE A FAULTY SRS MODULE? HOW QUALITY CONTROL DEPT. STAMPED IT WITHOUT CHECKING IT? WHAT IF SOMETHING WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO ME?

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24913.2%
ODI 11055606 · 1,700 mi

THE CAR STUTTERS OR STAMMERS WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR/GAS PEDAL AT TIMES, IT DOES NOT DO IT AT ALL TIMES. IT IS DANGEROUS. IT WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT, OR PULLLING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION.

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8512.3%
ODI 11173464 · 15,500 mi

ON A NUMBER OF OCCASION, BOTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND DRIVING IN TOWN, THE ADAPTIVE COLLISION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS SIGNALED "BRAKE" WHILE ABRUPTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO OBSTRUCTION ANYWHERE NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDES OF MY VEHICLE, IN ONE CASE NEARLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO COLLIDE WITH MY VEHICLE.

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4211.6%
ODI 11324268 · 2,500 mi

UPON HVAC SYSTEM WORKING AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, VEHICLE WILL EMIT A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHICH SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD OR HVAC SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *TR

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5322.6%
ODI 11399536 · 740 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A BOOM, SUNROOF BLEW OUT. NO REASON/EXPLANATION. THE COVER WAS CLOSED AND THE SUNROOF WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED, NOT EVEN TILTED UP. DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH.

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7429.4%
ODI 11509350

Both mirrors outer cover are misshaped as is they were burned or overheated

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1416.3%
ODI 11525198

The Honda Accord LX is equipped with a seven inch audio infotainment screen that does not detect nor capable of having wifi. The car's computer will update through Bluetooth and/or tethering to my phone. After I set up my hondalink and free att wifi(which wifi is on my phone), I went to Honda dealer I bought from and another local technician to speak to them about my phone tethered settings being on no file transfer. At both locations I was told my car does not update through my phone, they looked for a wifi connection in my car, and then as…

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2719.0%
ODI 11591397

Sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while driving at highway speed.

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1922.1%
ODI 11699605

this car has lane keeping assistance but this is very bad, if you let the assistant assist you at 65mph for more than 5 seconds you probably die, because this assistance move you like ping pong from left side to right side. Also this has a very bad quality of steering rack after 30 days starts making noise and they fixed but the noise starts again. i was forced to trade in this car, ocean Honda of Burlingame hide reports they also hide from carfax they make services or replace parts but they only stated like tire rotation or driveability check …

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660.0%
ODI 11745181

The dealer from whom I purchased this vehicle is refusing to release it to me because of an open recall. I purchased this vehicle [XXX], it is now June 19th. I relocated to Germany to accept a US Government sponsored contract job with the US Army, working for General Dynamics. This vehicle is intended to be my sole source of transportation. I would be happy to take possession and bring the vehicle back for this part. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Power Train
256.7%
ODI 10438815 · 970 mi

INCIDENT DATE: 12/05/2011, 5:45PM WEATHER/ROAD CONDITION: GOOD, NO RAIN/SNOW, NORMAL TRAFFIC PATTERN SUMMARY: ACCORD 2012 LX HAD A SUDDEN ENGINE REV FOR ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND WENT BACK TO NORMAL WITHOUT DRIVER INTERVENTION. MINOR GAS PEDAL VIBRATION NOTICED FOR FIRST 500 MILES DURING BREAK-IN. DETAILS: I WAS DRIVING ACCORD 2012 LX ON A LOCAL MAIN STREET AT ABOUT 20 TO 25 MPH, ENTERING A NORMAL SMALL SLOPE. I SUDDENLY HEARD LOUDER ENGINE NOISE, AND NOTICED TACHOMETER GOING UP FROM BELOW 2K TO 3K RPM QUICKLY. AT THE SAME TIME, I…

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1067.5%
ODI 10490809 · 1,000 mi

CAME TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. NEW HONDA ACCORD 2013 4 DOOR SUDDENLY TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I PUSHED DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE MOTION FORWARD. IT ONLY MOVED A FOOT OR TWO AND WITH MY WIFE YELLING I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL. SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF US. I AM 51 AND A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL. MY WIFE IS 52 AND A PHYSICIAN. THIS WAS COMPLETELY REAL. *TR

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626.3%
ODI 10567511 · 85 mi

VERY ANNOYING RUMBLING/VIBRATION THAT OCCURS IN THE 1700-2000 RPM RANGE WHEN THE VARIABLE CYLINDER MANAGEMENT ENGAGES. THE SEVERE IMBALANCE OF RUNNING ON ONLY 3 CYLINDERS TRANSMITS A DISTRACTING RUMBLING/ROARING VIBRATION INTO THE COCKPIT OF THE CAR. WHEN I ORIGINALLY TEST DROVE THE CAR, I DID SO IN STOP-IN-GO TRAFFIC AND ALSO BRIEFLY ON THE INTERSTATE, AND DID NOT DETECT THIS PHENOMENON UNTIL I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS VIBRATION, I WROTE A DETAILED LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN HONDA REGARDING MY UNHAPPINESS.…

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396.5%
ODI 10789266 · 100 mi

THIS IS 2015 BRAND NEW ACCORD LX WITH CVT. THE ISSUES ARE: 1. THE CAR HAS OBVIOUS SIDE TO SIDE SWAY AT SPEED 15 MPH. 2. THE CAR HAS BIG AMPLITUDE VIBRATION AT SPEED 25~35 MPH. ESPECIALLY ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE. 3. THE WHOLE CAR IS VIBRATING AT HIGH SPEED (>70 MPH). MY HANDS AND LEGS FELT NUMBED AFTER DRIVING 30 TO 40 MINUTES ON HIGHWAY.

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264.3%
ODI 10810742 · 100 mi

CAR HAS A SEVERE VIBRATION AT IDLE WHILE GEAR IS SELECTED TO D.

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336.2%
ODI 11035339 · 2,100 mi

2017 HONDA ACCORD SPORT BOUGHT IN BARNABY BC CANADA TRANSMISSION PROBLEM STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, LIGHT TURNS GREEN I PUT MY FOOT ON GAS TO GO FORWARD BUT THE CAR ROLLS BACK AND HIT THE TRUCK BEHIND ME,.PUT CAR IN PARK. TRIED PUTTING IN DRIVE NOTHING HAPPENS PUT IN SPORT MODE I BARLEY MOVE. TURNED RIGHT AND SLOWLY WENT IN SOMEONES CAR PORT TO GET OF THE ROAD. TURNED CAR ON/ OFF /ON PUT MY SHIFTIER IN REVERSE NOTHING HAPPENED PUT THE CAR IN PARK TRIED AGAIN IT BARLEY MOVED. COULD NOT BACK OUT FROM PERSON CAR PORT, HAD MY 10 YEAR OLD TO PUS…

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1367.2%
ODI 11080392 · 26,000 mi

I HAVE A COLD STAR GRINDING NOISE . IT HAPPENS ALWAYS AT FIRST START OF THE DAY OR COLD START .THE NOISE IS FROM VTC ACTUATOR

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436.2%
ODI 11278412 · 700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT EMAILED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, [phone removed]) BECAUSE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AUTO BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY ENGAGED AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS EMAILED AGAIN REGARDING THE FAILURE. LATER, THE VEHICLE MOVED ON ITS OWN IN REVERSE FROM A PARKED POSITION AND STRUCK A NEIGHBOR'S MAILBOX.…

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164.4%
ODI 11299486 · 3,200 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2020 HONDA ACCORD EX. WE HAVE DRIVEN IT ABOUT 3200 MILES IN THE 3 MONTHS WE OWNED IT. DURING THAT TIME IT HAS SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL 3 TIMES WHEN MY WIFE, WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AT NORMAL SPEEDS, LIGHTLY BRUSHED THE SHIFTER WHILE ADJUSTING A CONTROL ON THE DASH OR ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE THIRD TIME SHE ATTEMPTED TO QUICKLY SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE AND BECAUSE THE LOCK IS ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SHIFT KNOB IT WAS DEPRESSED AND SHE WENT PAST DRIVE INTO SUPER (LOW GEAR); THE LOWER GEAR SLOWED THE CAR VERY ABRUPTLY (AND…

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135.6%
ODI 11431095

While driving in heavy rain for most of the morning, I entered an interstate and attempted to pass a semi. The engine lost power as I moved into the center lane. I had to slow down and re-enter the far right hand lane as the engine trouble light began flashing and I had either very little power or too much power to keep the car in a steady state. This out me and my wife's safety at risk as the rain was heavy, and pulling over to the shoulder did not seem to be a good idea since I could keep the car in forward motion in some way. I pulled off…

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83.2%
ODI 11481470

Was waiting at a red light and when the light turned green I started to accelerate. All of the sudden the car lost power and I had to pull over to the side of the road. The car won't move in drive or go into reverse. I was almost hit do to the fact the car lost power to the power train.

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33.5%
ODI 11660797

My 2023 Honda Accord, with about 62,000 miles has a fault transmission, that is claimed a loss and needs to be replaced for almost $8,000. The transmission is currently at the dealership, but might be returned to Honda if a new one is installed. Our safety is being put at risk because if the transmission fails while driving the vehicle will not operate accordingly. The issue has been confirmed by my local Honda dealership, as well as others online confirming same issue with Honda CVT transmissions. The vehicle and transmission has not bee…

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64.2%
ODI 11695476

While driving on the highway traffic slowed down and came to a stop for about 30 seconds and when it started to move I heard a sound and my car shifted into park and the shifter never moved out of drive. I moved the shifter to park and then to drive and it began to move forward I don't now that happened but it got me a bit upset This was yesterday 10/23/25 and today I took my son t the the airport and all was OK. I am worried that may happen again and I'll be stuck somewhere.

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55.8%
ODI 11700521

This is the SECOND TIME I am reporting this same issue with my accord. I see there is now a recall but I need this to be on file as I can't continue owning this vehicle if this continues. This is a SCARY situation when you are behind the whell. On 10/30/25, I was 60 miles into a trip and the car lost all power on a major highway. While almost being rear ended by cars in the left lane, I was able to get to the shoulder. Dashboard lit up with numerous error messages. (see photos). I was able to shut the car down and restart. Upon restart,…

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Steering
5013.4%
ODI 10457579 · 739 mi

I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW 2012 HONDA ACCORD SE MODEL WITH VIN [XXX] ON JANUARY 19TH 2012. I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM RIVERSIDE HONDA THROUGH FOOTHILL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. EVER SINCE, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING NOTHING BUT NIGHTMARES. I HAVE FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURER'S BREAK IN PERIOD FORMAT STEP BY STEP. THREE DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE ON THE FWY AND NOTICED A WEIR, UNCOMMON AND RATHER DISTURBING SHIMMY ON THE STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 65 TO 75 MPH. MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND UNFIT TO BE DRIVEN ON FREEWAYS. I NEE…

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49534.8%
ODI 10496636 · 3,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND A CAR WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE. AS I WENT TO THE LEFT MY STEERING WHEEL JUST KEPT SPINNING AND THE TIRES WERE GOING ALL OVER THE PLACE. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE CAR BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT CORRESPONDING WITH THE TIRES. WE JERKED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY FROM LANE TO LANE UNTIL WE FINALLY CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE WALL OF THE HIGHWAY. WE THEN SPUN OUT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHERE WE RESTED. HONDA HAD NOT RESPONDED AT THIS TIME BUT EVERYONE INCLUDING THE GUYS AT THE HIS BODY SHIP FEEL THAT THIS IS A M…

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14114.4%
ODI 10592519 · 8 mi

CAR IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY BECAUSE I TRAVEL 90% HIGHWAY AND IT'S NOT A SAFE SITUATION. THE CAR IS A 2014 ACCORD EX-L 4 WITH ONLY 1160 MILES. I'M BEGINNING TO SUSPECT THE GOODYEAR TIRES THAT CAME WITH IT AS I DROVE THE V6 VERSION WHICH COMES WITH MICHELINS AND I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY PULLING. I ALSO DROVE ANOTHER NEW EX-L 4 CYL WITH GOODYEAR TIRES AND IT PULLED JUST LIKE MINE DOES. IT'S NOT PULLING BECAUSE OF THE CROWN IN THE ROAD. I'VE BEEN DRIVING CARS FOR 20 YEARS AND NEVER EXPERIE…

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7813.0%
ODI 10692724 · 10 mi

CAR HAS PULLED TO THE LEFT DRAMATICALLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60MPH SINCE WE TOOK DELIVERY. DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. STATES THAT IT IS "NORMAL" AND THAT IT'S "THE CROWNING OF THE ROAD" THAT CAUSES THIS. *TR

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284.6%
ODI 10854613 · 590 mi

AT LESS THAN 600 MILES, SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING AT LESS THAN 30MPH,TRANSMISSION FAILURE, IN DRIVE, OPERATED LIKE LOW GEAR. CAR RATTLE, WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING: ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, CYLINDER MALFUNCTION, TPMS, AND VSA.

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244.5%
ODI 10948520 · 1,700 mi

BRAND NEW CAR THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT- DOESN'T FEEL SAFE. IT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AND AT AN IDLE. OCCURS ON STREETS, HIGHWAYS ETC. BEEN TO DEALER, SERVICEMAN [XXX] AND THEIR TECHNICIAN AT SUBURBAN HONDA VERIFIED THEY FELT IT..HOWEVER SINCE THERE IS NO FIX PER HONDA I AM TO JUST LIVE WITH IT??? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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593.1%
ODI 11062708 · 180 mi

THIS CAR HAS STARTED TO SHOW SIGNS OF BAD BUILD QUALITY. 1ST 2 DAYS AFTER BUYING THE CAR ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON SO I HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR A MODULE REPLACEMENT. 2ND THE CAR IS VERY LOUD ( THE ROAD NOISE AND ENGINE NOISE) WORSE NOISE I'VE EVER HEARD FROM A NEW CAR AND SOUND LIKE IT'S HAS EXHAUST LEAKS. T|E VEHICLES RIDE IS VERY HARD LIKE THE STRUTS ARE WORN OR BOTTOMING OUT AND IT'S NOT THE 17 INCH TIRES AS MY FUSION HAS 17'S. THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN ITS LANE EVEN WITH ALL OF THE LANE KEEP TECHNOLOGY I HAVE A HARD TIME ST…

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273.9%
ODI 11190449 · 700 mi

HAVE TAKEN MY BRAND NEW 2019 HONDA ACCORD SPORT 1.5 TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS DUE TO MY CAR NOT TRACKING STRAIGHT. EACH TIME A MINOR TWEAK WAS DONE TO THE ALIGNMENT. AFTER RESEARCHING A BIT MORE I FOUND THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE GEAR BOX BEING FAULTY (53620-TWA-A28) WHICH CAUSES THE TRACKING TO BE OFF WITH AND WITHOUT LANE KEEP ASSIST ENGAGED. I AM TRYING TO GET THIS ISSUE RECTIFIED AND AWAITING DEALER FEEDBACK. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE 2018 AND 2019 ACCORDS ARE VERY SIMILAR AND THE ISSUE IS PRESENT…

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205.5%
ODI 11337282 · 2,000 mi

HARD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM PERSISTS WITH AND WITHOUT HONDA'S LANE DEPARTURE ON OR/AND OFF. *TR

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83.4%
ODI 11416061 · 564 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WHILE THE IDLE WARNING ERROR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 564.

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135.2%
ODI 11461404

The car shuffles on the concrete highway and causes a safety issue, and we cannot drive safely in this new vehicle purchase. I contacted my dealer Smat Honda, and Honda.com within 3 days and told them that I cannot drive the car, and I want to return it. It’s a safety risk, and it causes vertigo for both me and my wife.

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1618.6%
ODI 11544156

Driving at highway speed (70 MPH) the power assist steering and all of the Honda Sensing suit subsystem totally quit working. The dash had multiple warming lights and dialog box's describing system failures, I continued driving till I could get off of the highway and turned the vehicle off, after about 10 minutes I restarted the vehicle and all systems and steering reset. Drove the vehicle to Lompoc Honda for maintenance diagnostics they found multiple codes but no real cause, the dealership cleared the code per Honda's direction and test drov…

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4733.1%
ODI 11618946

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at approx 7:45 am, I started this car with approx 3,900 miles and every available warning light in the dash cluster illuminated (see photos I’ve attached). I immediately shut off the vehicle and waiting several moments, then restarted. It appeared even more lights illuminated. I attempted to immediately drive the car to nearby honda dealership but the car’s shifter was locked in park, the steering wheel was also locked dead center. Had it towed to dealer and it has been there one week now. Honda has no answers. They …

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4147.7%
ODI 11638124

This problem is more noticeable when you are in a highway, going at highway speeds. The vehicle pulls to the sides on the lane, like it is trying to correct you as if you were moving out of the lane. Sometimes when it moves to the right, and you correct it, then it moves to the left. We purchased this vehicle on [XXX] with 26 miles on it. By the time the vehicle had 90 miles on it, we knew it had to go to the dealer because what we were feeling was not normal. We took the vehicle to the dealer, and drove it with a technician who noticed th…

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110.0%
ODI 11766836

We were driving home after a day trip and the assisted everything (cruise control, power steering, adaptive lane control, brake assist), basically all of the driver assisted functions including the diagnostics for the phone app. We were about 60 miles from home in a remote area and the car said we could keep driving but to "call the dealer". We got home, made an appointment and after a couple days (we are 90 miles from the dealer) the car suddenly fixed itself. Dealer said "next time it happens bring it in". Yeah, these things only happen in …

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Service Brakes
369.7%
ODI 10460101 · 6,500 mi

MY BRAKES CONSTANTLY MAKE AN ANNOYING CLICKING SHOULD IT IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I MADE THE PURCHASE I WAS WAITING FOR ONE HOUR AND A HALF ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY DID NOT DO A FULL INSPECTION AND EVERYTHING IS NORMAL THE CLICKING SOUND IS NORMAL. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH MY CAR IT IS THE FIFTH HONDA IN THE FAMILY THE NEW VEHICLE WITH THE LOUD CLICKING SOUND. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE VEHICLES FROM MAZDA TO NISSAN EVEN TOYOTA AND THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE THAT I HAVE WITH SUCH ANNOYING CLICKING SOUND. *TR

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1087.6%
ODI 10490809 · 1,000 mi

CAME TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. NEW HONDA ACCORD 2013 4 DOOR SUDDENLY TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I PUSHED DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE MOTION FORWARD. IT ONLY MOVED A FOOT OR TWO AND WITH MY WIFE YELLING I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO NEUTRAL. SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF US. I AM 51 AND A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL. MY WIFE IS 52 AND A PHYSICIAN. THIS WAS COMPLETELY REAL. *TR

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11211.4%
ODI 10641218 · 50 mi

WHENEVER I SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE IS A CLICKING SOUND MADE. *TR

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366.0%
ODI 10701134 · 2,500 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN TARGET PARKING LOT.( THE CAR IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION .) I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE WHERE I DID HEAR A COUPLE OF CLICKS OF ENGAGEMENT OF BRAKE. ENTERED STORE , RETURNED APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER AND MY CAR HAD ROLLED FROM ITS PARKED SPOT APPROXIMATELY 35 -40 FEET BACKWARDS INTO FRONT END OF ANOTHER STATIONARY, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE. *TR

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304.9%
ODI 10943964 · 8,768 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT AND BECAME LODGED BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,768.

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427.8%
ODI 11002642 · 1,000 mi

COLLISION DETECTION SYSTEM FALSELY GOES OFF ON A REGULAR BASIS DUE TO OPPOSING TRAFFIC. SLAMS BRAKES TO FLOOR, OVERRIDING ACCELERATOR- HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION TWICE AND ON A TWO WAY STRAIGHTAWAY WITH NO VEHICLE IN MY LANE. I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR 1 MONTH AND ALMOST BEEN IN 3 ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM WHICH I AM NOW DEACTIVATING. I'VE DRIVEN VEHICLES WITH THESE BEFORE (FORD) AND IT NEVER WENT OFF LIKE THIS- THE SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS.

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24913.2%
ODI 11057488 · 1,200 mi

BOUGHT VEHICLE NOV 22,2017. THE FOLLOWING WEEK WHEN COMMUTING HOME FROM WORK A LIGHT CAME ON WHILE USING DRIVER ASSIST SHOWING COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM PROBLEM. SEE YOUR DEALER. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. THE SHOP FOREMAN SAID TO TAKE A PHOTO IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN. THE FOLLOWING WEEK IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE COMMUTE HOME WHILE USING DRIVER ASSIST SHOWING THE SAME MESSAGE. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER THE 2ND TIME AND THEY KEPT IT A FEW DAYS SO THE FOREMAN COULD REPLICATE THE ISSUE. HE COULDN'T REPLICATE IT AND TO…

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8211.9%
ODI 11196042 · 2,300 mi

THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM AND CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. IT REQUIRES A RESTART TO ACTIVATE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES. THE CAR WAS ON THE HIGHWAY EACH TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. ATTACHED IS A PICTURE OF THE WARNING OF THE FAILURE.

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5615.5%
ODI 11299412 · 15 mi

APPROXIMATELY RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS HARDER THAN NORMAL; WHEN I APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT FEELS LIKE IT HAS SEVERAL LAYERS UNTIL I PUSH IT TO THE END. IT FEELS LIKE IT DOESN'T RESPOND RIGHT AWAY. ALSO, THE BRAKE IS GIVING ME A STRONG RESPOND, SO I FEEL THE CAR IS SHAKING SIGNIFICANTLY WHEN I DO AN IMMEDIATE STOP. ALSO, WHEN I APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE, THE MOTION OF THE CAR RUSH FORWARD AND SLIDE DOWN BEFORE IT RESPONDS CORRECTLY.

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2812.0%
ODI 11412992 · 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VIEW OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS VERY DISTORTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL HESITATED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TAMERON HONDA (1675 MONTGOMERY HWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216, [phone removed]) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE DURING A TEST DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…

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156.0%
ODI 11454059

I have a 2022 Honda Accord Sport. The automatic braking system activates at random times, even when nothing is around the car. I have almost been rear ended several times because of this issue.

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1719.8%
ODI 11528208

I have reported that software cannot be updated on my car. Since my first report my rear seatbelts no longer need to be fastened with children in the car or the seat belt notification of not being fastened does not work. My air conditioner will stop if my infotainment system needs to be adjusted through my phone, and today in the rain my brakes locked up twice. The latter occurrence was coming down 1000 foot downhill in the rain with a car in front and an 18 wheeler behind me

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117.7%
ODI 11569392

On 2 separate occasions while driving, I have taken an exit that has 2 left and 2 right turn lanes. While I'm in the middle left turn lane and a car is in the middle right turn lane the radar cone for the emergency braking system will trigger an imminent collision and slam on the brakes even though cars are in completely different lanes and I have nothing in front of me. Both incidents have caused near misses from cars behind me. I'm not sure I even feel safe driving this car anymore, if technology that is supposed to keep me and my passengers …

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89.3%
ODI 11662709

I was driving when a car pulled into a driveway. My car was not near this car and the brakes stopped very hard. At other times when the brakes should have stopped they did not. I had a major accident in Feburary and my safety features were on however the car did not stop when the other car turned into front of me causing total damage, broken thumb and torn ligament in my right hand.

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags41,630–106,000 mi70,500 mi42
ODI 10440479 · 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE WAS INVOLVED IN A FOUR VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND HE SUFFERED INJURIES, BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. THE POLICE AND INSURANCE COMPANY WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.

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ODI 10487685 · 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,500.

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ODI 10621424 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 37 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

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Seats200–19,000 mi1,000 mi27
ODI 10381063 · 200 mi

JUST PURCHASED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE DRIVERS SEAT IN THIS CAR CAUSES YOU LEGS TO GO NUMB AFTER ABOUT 30 MILES (A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE). SINCE EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND COUNTLESS FORUMS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2008 APPARENTLY AND HONDA HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. THIS SEAT SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. IF HAVING YOUR FEET FALL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS. *LN

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ODI 10386387 · 850 mi

BACK PAIN SEAT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. *TR

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ODI 10394014 · 800 mi

1.VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVER SEAT, CAUSES SERIOUS BACK PAIN FROM MID TO LONG DRIVE. 2.PAIN OCCURS EVERY DAY DURING DAILY COMMUTE. 3. ONLY SOLUTION SEEMS TO BE COMPLETE SEAT REPLACEMENT WITH DIFFERENT DESIGN. *TR

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Engine41,537–115,000 mi95,140 mi17
ODI 10458527 · 1,700 mi

CAR HESITATES OR PAUSES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM A ROLLING STOP. IT FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN GOING FORWARD. THE ENGINE DOES NOT STOP BUT REMAINS IN IDLE MODE. RAPID ACCELERATION FOLLOWS THE HESITATION. *JS

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ODI 10488934 · 20,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE FRONT OF THE CAR SHAKES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST OVER AN YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. IT STARTS TO SHAKE SO BAD THAT YOU HAVE TO LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ALMOST STOP, BEFORE YOU FEEL SAFE ENOUGH TO CONTINUE ON. SHAKING IS THE WORSE FOR THE FIRST 3 MILES AT THE START OF THE DAY BUT NEVER SEEMS TO COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. *TR

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ODI 10663253 · 20,000 mi

THIS IS THE HONDA ACCORD 2011 EX (V6) MODEL. WHEN MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, SAY AROUND 2-4 MPH, THERE SOMETIMES IS A FLAT SPOT, IE NO ACCELERATION WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. , AT THIS POINT THERE SEEMS TO BE A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION BEFORE THE CARE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES AND LURCHES FORWARD. SOMETIME, WHEN THIS SITUATION OCCURS, NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR; THEN THE ACCELERATOR MUST BE COMPLETELY RELEASED AND PRESSED AGAIN, OR PUMPED, TO GET MOVING AND AT SOME POINT POWER SUDDENLY RETURNS AND THE CAR LURCHES…

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Steering10,250–53,668 mi40,750 mi14
ODI 10432423 · 3,265 mi

MY CAR HAS A STEERING SHIMMY AND VIBRATION PROBLEM THAT BEGAN AS MILD AND IS NOW SEVERE AND VIBRATES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HONDA BALANCED MY TIRES SEVERAL TIMES, THEN REPLACED ALL 4 MICHELIN PILOT TIRES WITH 4 NEW ONES. THOSE HAD TO BE REPEATEDLY BALANCED AND THEN WERE REPLACED A 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 1,000 MILES. THE 2ND SET WAS REPEATEDLY BALANCED WITH NO RESULTS. BOTH FRONT AXLES WERE REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED WITH THE VIBRATION NEVER CHANGING. HONDA'S AREA REP AGREED TO REPLACE WHEELS AND TIRES WITH AFTER MARKET BBS WH…

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ODI 10445757 · 2,300 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2011 ACCORD EX-L AND AFTER 6 MONTHS OF LIGHT DRIVING (CITY AND HWY) I NOTICED A SHIMMY/SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY REPLACED ONE TIRE AND ONE WHEEL, BALANCED THE TIRES NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NOW THE DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM SAYING IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL AND THAT ALL ACCORD HAVE THIS ISSUE. I EVEN MET WITH THE FACTORY REP AND HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT HONDA AND DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE IT AS IT…

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ODI 10488934 · 20,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE FRONT OF THE CAR SHAKES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST OVER AN YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. IT STARTS TO SHAKE SO BAD THAT YOU HAVE TO LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ALMOST STOP, BEFORE YOU FEEL SAFE ENOUGH TO CONTINUE ON. SHAKING IS THE WORSE FOR THE FIRST 3 MILES AT THE START OF THE DAY BUT NEVER SEEMS TO COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. *TR

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Unknown Or Other57,043–63,250 mi60,500 mi6
ODI 10786141 · 56,057 mi

I LOST POWER AND I NOTICE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE GOING 5 MPH WHILE RAINING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER. SHORTLY AFTER WHICH, MAYBE 5 SECONDS, I REGAINED POWER BACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE TURNING DURING A RAIN, ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME IT RAINS.

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ODI 10817418 · 61,000 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED. COST OF REPAIR TO GLASS AND REPAINTING ROOF, DECK LID,ANTENNA, SPOILER, AND RIGHT QUARTER PANEL WAS OVER $2,400. CAR HAD 61,000 MILES ON IT. DRIVING WITH CRUISE SET AT 70 MPH AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT 9:30 A.M. WAS 63 DEGREES.

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ODI 10817686 · 60,000 mi

THE REAR WINDOW OF MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD JUST EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS OF AUTOMOBILES AND THAT THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE IS DEFECTIVE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WIRES. WE WERE MOVING ABOUT 5 MPH ON A CITY STREET

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Power Train6,400–48,900 mi27,791 mi10
ODI 10378748 · 1,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR TO SLOW DOWN TO LESS THAN 10 MPH TO TURN AND THEN ACCELERATING TO PROCEED, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE FOR 2-5 SECONDS AND THEN FUNCTION NORMALLY. ENGINE DID NOT STOP, BUT REMIANED IN IDLE MODE. HESITATION HAPPENS AT RANDOM ABOUT 2% OF TIME. NEW VEHICLE WITH UNDER 1500 MILES. DOES NOT MATTER IF ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. TAKEN TO DEALER AND EXPLAINED IN DETAIL. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE; SO NOTHING WAS REPAIRED. ISSUE DID NOT CAUSE A WARNING LIGHT OR ERROR CODE. CAME REAL CLOSE TO BEING HIT ON A…

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ODI 10397500 · 4,700 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN CAR BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AS IF ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN SEVERELY REDUCED POWER. SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO EXIT AND MAKE IT ACROSS THE ACCESS ROAD AND INTO A TURN LANE WITH THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR. CAR STILL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AS SHE PLACED IT IN PARK. DEALERSHIP CANNOT EXPLAIN SHAKING. CAR ONLY HAS 4,700 MILES AND WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM SERVICING DEALER. THEY SAID OIL WAS 1.5-2 QUARTS LOW SO THEY TOPPED IT OFF. TRIPPED A CODE FOR A STUCK SOLENOID IN THE CAMSHAFT TIMIN…

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ODI 10443994 · 1,000 mi

AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION IN ACCELERATION UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE DRIVER THEN IS INCLINED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR FURTHER. THE POWER RETURNS SUDDENLY AT THIS NEW FASTER LEVEL & THE CAR TENDS TO LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAYS LINKAGE IS ELECTRONIC & WORKING AS EXPECTED. I'VE OWNED SEVERAL NEW HONDAS & HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHERS. I CONSIDER IT DANGEROUS! *TR

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Structure:Body52,000–76,000 mi65,000 mi13
ODI 10472101 · 10,000 mi

THE TRUNK ON THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD DOES NOT STAY UP UNLESS YOU PUSH IT ALL THE WAY UP. I WAS LOADING A BAG INTO THE TRUNK AND THE TRUNK CAME DOWN AND HIT ME ON MY FOREHEAD. I RECEIVED A CUT FOREHEAD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT. MY WIFE WAS HIT A COUPLE OF TIMES AND I WAS HIT. IF A SHORT WOMAN/CHILD CAN NOT PUSH THE TRUNK ALL THE WAY UP, IT COULD COME DOWN AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. A MODIFICATION CAN BE MADE BY INSTALLING A DOOR HOLDING DEVICE AVAILABLE IN MANY …

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ODI 10676841 · 83,178 mi

OUR CAR WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS STRUCK BY OTHER CAR IN THE RIGHT FRONT. ONE PASSENGER WAS IN FRONT SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FULLY DEPLOYED PREVENTING HER FROM IMPACTING WINDSHIELD.THE DRIVER AIR BAG ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED (APPROXIMATELY 1/3 SIZE OF PASSENGERS). THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BRUISED BY SEATBELTS. *TR

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ODI 10810119 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TENSION ROD, THAT HELD THE TRUNK OPEN, FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

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Electrical System10,024–74,875 mi57,500 mi10
ODI 10405880 · 7,934 mi

I PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD 2011 ON 2/18/2011. I ALWAYS GET AN OIL CHANGE VERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES. THE SECOND TIME I TOOK IT IN FOR OIL CHANGE THE TECH TOLD ME THERE IS A LEAK IN THE MAIN REAR SEAL AREA AND THAT THEY NEED THE FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS. I DIDN'T MIND IT DUE TO THAT FACT IT WAS NOT THE MAJOR REPAIR LIKE TOUCH THE ENGINE, BUT SOON AFTER I RECEIVE A CALL TELLING ME THAT THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE SHORT BLOCK OF THE ENGINE THAT'S WHEN I GOT CONCERN. IT A BRAND NEW CAR WITH A NEW ENGINE AND THEY ALREADY TO PLACE THE SHORT BLOCK ENGINE ! I W…

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ODI 10429544 · 16,292 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED (65) THE ENGINE WOULD JUST LOSE POWER WITH NO WARNING!! ITS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES NOW FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. NOW NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WANTS TO DRIVE THE CAR. ITS JUST TOO NERVE RACKING TO GUESS WHEN THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER, OR TRUST IT FOR A LONG TRIP. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPEN WE WERE ALMOST HIT BY A TRUCK AS WE WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *KB

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ODI 10490435 · 7,000 mi

I BROUGHT THE CAR USED CERTIFIED WITH 6,800 MILES. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING, THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HAS A MIND OF IT OWN,I DON'T HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE CAR. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP THE CAR WILL SWING LEFT AND RIGHT. OR WHEN I'M GOING OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR MOVES LEFT AND RIGHT BY IT SELF. SOMETHING FEELS LOOSE, I WAS DRIVING LOCAL ON 11/25/12 AND MADE A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF ON ME, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OR WITH THE SUSPENSION. MY FRIEND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH …

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-111None
ODI 11625340

ENGINE, C1 MISFIRERS, THIS HAS OCCURED OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS AND HAS COSTS ME THOUSANDS TO FIX BUT ITS NOT A PERMANAT FIX, IT'S BEEN A BANDAID TO THIS ISSUE. ITS THE SAME ISSUE AS YOU ALL ARE INVESTAGATING WITH THE NEW MODELS, HONDA DID ACKNOLEDFGE THIS ISSUE BUT THEY SAID AFTER 2014 YOU NO LONGER CAN GET A FIX BY THEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO, I NEVER KNEW OR COULD OF KNOWN THIS WAS A PREEXISTING ISSUE THAT WAS NEVER FIXED, PLEASE HELP ME I AM NOT FEELING SAFE IN MY CAR ANYMORE, IT EITHER SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY OR GIVES ME AL…

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2024-121None
ODI 11631879

The rack and pinion needs to be replaced with just over 63k miles. This appears to be a common occurrence amongst 2008-2012 Honda Accords but it appears Honda is ignoring the issue. I have included a forum of complaints from owners that have very low mileage. Could you please look into this? [XXX] [XXX] , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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2025-011None
ODI 11637295

I don't remember the exact days but the air bag light comes on twice

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2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-062None
ODI 11665495

The drivers side curtain airbag and drivers side seat belt retention airbag deployed while driving without an impact/collision. It is available for inspection. The airbags deploying while driving blocked my vision and was a completely terrifying distraction. I brought the car to my local Honda dealership for inspection and they confirmed the airbags were deployed without an impact. Honda refuses to give me the inspection report. There were no warning lights or symptoms.

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ODI 11669233 · 260,000 mi

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.

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2025-070None

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2025-080None

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2025-091None
ODI 11689591

On Tuesday, September 23, I was applying the brakes as I was approaching a stop sign. When I had slowed to about fifteen miles an hour the car suddenly accelerated and the brakes were not enough to stop it so I shifted into neutral and stopped. The engine continued to race in neutral. I shifted into drive and things returned to normal. I then started to move forward and the car suddenly again accelerated rapidly. I shifted into neutral and then into drive and things returned to normal. I then drove home without a further problem.

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2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

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2026-012None
ODI 11712528 · 172,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH with her son inside the vehicle, the driver’s side and the driver’s seat air bags deployed unexpectedly. Neither independent mechanic nor the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

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ODI 11713516

I'm having symptoms of cold startup engine rattle type clatter sound for approximately 2-3 seconds and then it goes away. Doesn't do that again unless the car sits for a period of time. If it's been started recently like within 1 hour or 2 hours it will startup with out making that metal rattle/clatter sound for 2-3 seconds. I was told it's likely the 2.4l engine VTC actuator is failing letting the engine oil drain out causing a dry start. I was told it was a common issue and even the internet is saying the same thing that this is a widely kno…

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2026-022None
ODI 11716666

Statement by American Honda Regarding Left and Right Front Drive Shaft Recalls Our 2011 Honda Accord, driven by our grandson, had experienced a possible breakage of the drive shaft, leaving him stranded on an off-ramp on the freeway. It appears Honda has had recalls for this mechanical failure on a limited number of VN numbers. I did find that there had been over 292 complaints according to NHTSA campaign number XXX. I did reach out to Honda, and with no explanation other than no recalls on this VIN [XXX [XXX] selective safety recall. INFORMAT…

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ODI 11718636 · 304,415 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,655. It was later discovered that the title mileage was 304,415. The contact discovered the discrepancy through Carfax, where it showed that, as per the last emissions test conducted on 01/29/2026, the mileage was 304,415.

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2026-031None
ODI 11722263

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Wheel Rim split in half 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Potential for car flipping if I were on highway or driving fast. Entire tire rim collapsed and could have easily injured passenger. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, complaining to NHTSA her…

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2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-071None
ODI 11753909

At only 61,083 miles, the rack and pinion on my 2011 Honda Accord was diagnosed as leaking by Baierl Honda in Wexford, PA. The dealership documented the issue as: “FOUND RACK AND PINION LEAKING; PARTS/LABOR (INCLUDING ALIGNMENT AND POWER STEERING FLUID) $2,777 PLUS TAX.” This is a major steering component that should last well over 150,000 miles under normal conditions, yet mine failed extremely early. A leaking rack and pinion creates a serious safety concern. Prior to diagnosis, I experienced increased steering effort and inconsistent steeri…

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 291 reports

2022: 91 complaints · 2023: 54 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022225791
2023203554
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202225101
20238501

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsSeatsEngineSteeringUnknown Or OtherPower TrainStructure:BodyElectrical System
Air Bags—0
1
ODI 10938511

WARRANTY EXTENSION NOTIFICATION: PISTON RINGS THAT STICK TOGETHER RESULTING IN HIGH MOTOR OIL CONSUMPTION. AND DEFAULT NOTIFICATION IN THE AIR BAG.

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1
ODI 10824360

I HAD AN SRS LIGHT ON AT 44000 MILES AND TOOK IT INTO HONDA, FIGURE IT WAS A SAFETY THING THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. HONDA WANTED TO CHARGE ME 100 DOLLARS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. I TOLD THEM NO. THEY THEN TOLD ME THEY WOULD TALK TO HONDA TO WAVE FEE. HONDA PAID FOR DIAGNOSTIC CAME BACK WITH CODE INDICATING CABLE REEL ISSUE. HONDA SAID IT WOULD BE 545 DOLLARS TO REPLACE AND IF IT DIDN'T GET REPLACED IT MAY CAUSE ISSUES WITH AIRBAG INFLATOR AND MAY NOT INFLATE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS A HONDA SAFETY PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT. T…

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1
ODI 11041935

WATER LEAK IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. ANYTIME IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE TOP SECTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND STARTS DRIPPING.

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0
3
ODI 10676841 · 83,178 mi

OUR CAR WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS STRUCK BY OTHER CAR IN THE RIGHT FRONT. ONE PASSENGER WAS IN FRONT SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FULLY DEPLOYED PREVENTING HER FROM IMPACTING WINDSHIELD.THE DRIVER AIR BAG ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED (APPROXIMATELY 1/3 SIZE OF PASSENGERS). THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BRUISED BY SEATBELTS. *TR

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ODI 10854817 · 65,000 mi

WHEN IT RAINS THE WATER INTRUDES INSIDE, WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THROUGH THE ROOT-CAUSE IT WAS FOND THAT THE SOURCE IS NOT WINDSHIELD. CLOGGING OF THE VINYL/PLASTIC TRIM PIECES THAT RUN ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE ISSUE. NOW AT EVERY SINGLE RAIN OR SNOW, I CAN SEE THE CURTAIN AIRBAG IS SOAKED IN THE WATER. I AM SURE THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WATERPROOF.

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ODI 11104834 · 59,000 mi

INTERIOR WATER LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN IT RAINS OR CAR IS WASHED. AIRBAG IS GETTING WET. DEALER CANNOT FIX

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0
Seats0—000000
Engine
1
ODI 10938511

WARRANTY EXTENSION NOTIFICATION: PISTON RINGS THAT STICK TOGETHER RESULTING IN HIGH MOTOR OIL CONSUMPTION. AND DEFAULT NOTIFICATION IN THE AIR BAG.

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1
ODI 10488934 · 20,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE FRONT OF THE CAR SHAKES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST OVER AN YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. IT STARTS TO SHAKE SO BAD THAT YOU HAVE TO LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ALMOST STOP, BEFORE YOU FEEL SAFE ENOUGH TO CONTINUE ON. SHAKING IS THE WORSE FOR THE FIRST 3 MILES AT THE START OF THE DAY BUT NEVER SEEMS TO COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. *TR

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1
ODI 11549878

When I start my car, I hear a rattle sound for 1-2 seconds. It only happens when the car has been off for about 3 hours. It used to happen once in awhile and now everyday. I searched online and a lot of people say it’s the “engine’s variable timing control actuator” or VTC.

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3
ODI 10731475 · 61,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2015. THE FIRST THING THAT I HAD TO FIX WAS THE AXLE ( OUTPUT SHAFT ) SEAL LEAK WHICH THE HONDA DEALER DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THE CAR ONLY HAD 62,000. ALSO, IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN I GO OVER THE SPEED BUMP WHICH IS COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NTB FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS STARTING TO LEAK MOTOR OIL. AND AGAIN, THE HONDA DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE POWERTRAIN W…

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ODI 10966608 · 50,200 mi

I NOTICE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE 2011 ACCORD V6 EXL AUTOMATIC I JUST BOUGHT. 1. WITHOUT FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR ROLLS AT 10MPH SPEEDS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. 2. RIGHT AROUND 45MPH MARK, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD BRIEFLY BEFORE IT PICKS UP THE ACCELERATION. BOTH THESE ARE CONSISTENTLY REPRODUCIBLE IN THE CAR I HAVE.

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ODI 11430008

The engine on the Honda Accord car shudders and loses power when there is a change in gears. Based on my research and after consultation with my mechanic, the Honda Odyssey had similar problems. The problem was traced to the torque converter. Supposedly Honda had to implement a software fix for the torque converter on those Odyssey's.

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00
Steering
1
ODI 10824360

I HAD AN SRS LIGHT ON AT 44000 MILES AND TOOK IT INTO HONDA, FIGURE IT WAS A SAFETY THING THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. HONDA WANTED TO CHARGE ME 100 DOLLARS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. I TOLD THEM NO. THEY THEN TOLD ME THEY WOULD TALK TO HONDA TO WAVE FEE. HONDA PAID FOR DIAGNOSTIC CAME BACK WITH CODE INDICATING CABLE REEL ISSUE. HONDA SAID IT WOULD BE 545 DOLLARS TO REPLACE AND IF IT DIDN'T GET REPLACED IT MAY CAUSE ISSUES WITH AIRBAG INFLATOR AND MAY NOT INFLATE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS A HONDA SAFETY PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT. T…

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0
1
ODI 10488934 · 20,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE FRONT OF THE CAR SHAKES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST OVER AN YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. IT STARTS TO SHAKE SO BAD THAT YOU HAVE TO LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ALMOST STOP, BEFORE YOU FEEL SAFE ENOUGH TO CONTINUE ON. SHAKING IS THE WORSE FOR THE FIRST 3 MILES AT THE START OF THE DAY BUT NEVER SEEMS TO COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. *TR

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3
ODI 10786141 · 56,057 mi

I LOST POWER AND I NOTICE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE GOING 5 MPH WHILE RAINING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER. SHORTLY AFTER WHICH, MAYBE 5 SECONDS, I REGAINED POWER BACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE TURNING DURING A RAIN, ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME IT RAINS.

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ODI 10944511 · 95,000 mi

I HAVE TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT KEEPS SPEEDING UP AND DOWN AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND IT'S STILL DOING IT AND I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE HOPING IT WOULD HELP IT BUT IT DIDN'T .. THEY CHANGED THE FLUID BUT NOT THE FILTER.. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SEAL IS LEAKING.. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES.. THE CAR SPEEDS UP GOING UP OR DOWN HILLS OR DRIVING STRAIGHT ON FLAT ROADS.

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ODI 11542018

I have a 2011 Honda Accord V6 coupe. At approximately 11:39 hours on 8/15/2023 my car lost all steering and brakes and spun violently multiple times across the highway. Thankfully the car did not impact another vehicle and ended up on the side of the road in soft sand. A scan tool revealed a trouble code for a failing or fault within the VSA modulator. This module controls both the brake system and stability control in one unit. At the time of the above aforementioned incident 2 warning lights were on the dash for the following: ABS and Stabili…

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00
1
ODI 10490435 · 7,000 mi

I BROUGHT THE CAR USED CERTIFIED WITH 6,800 MILES. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING, THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HAS A MIND OF IT OWN,I DON'T HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE CAR. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP THE CAR WILL SWING LEFT AND RIGHT. OR WHEN I'M GOING OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR MOVES LEFT AND RIGHT BY IT SELF. SOMETHING FEELS LOOSE, I WAS DRIVING LOCAL ON 11/25/12 AND MADE A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF ON ME, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OR WITH THE SUSPENSION. MY FRIEND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH …

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Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 11041935

WATER LEAK IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. ANYTIME IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE TOP SECTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND STARTS DRIPPING.

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0
1
ODI 11549878

When I start my car, I hear a rattle sound for 1-2 seconds. It only happens when the car has been off for about 3 hours. It used to happen once in awhile and now everyday. I searched online and a lot of people say it’s the “engine’s variable timing control actuator” or VTC.

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3
ODI 10786141 · 56,057 mi

I LOST POWER AND I NOTICE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE GOING 5 MPH WHILE RAINING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER. SHORTLY AFTER WHICH, MAYBE 5 SECONDS, I REGAINED POWER BACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE TURNING DURING A RAIN, ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME IT RAINS.

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ODI 10944511 · 95,000 mi

I HAVE TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT KEEPS SPEEDING UP AND DOWN AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND IT'S STILL DOING IT AND I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE HOPING IT WOULD HELP IT BUT IT DIDN'T .. THEY CHANGED THE FLUID BUT NOT THE FILTER.. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SEAL IS LEAKING.. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES.. THE CAR SPEEDS UP GOING UP OR DOWN HILLS OR DRIVING STRAIGHT ON FLAT ROADS.

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ODI 11542018

I have a 2011 Honda Accord V6 coupe. At approximately 11:39 hours on 8/15/2023 my car lost all steering and brakes and spun violently multiple times across the highway. Thankfully the car did not impact another vehicle and ended up on the side of the road in soft sand. A scan tool revealed a trouble code for a failing or fault within the VSA modulator. This module controls both the brake system and stability control in one unit. At the time of the above aforementioned incident 2 warning lights were on the dash for the following: ABS and Stabili…

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2
ODI 10884338 · 64,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 NEAR RUSKIN FLORIDA WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED FOR NO KNOWN REASON. FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL RESPONDED AND COULD NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF THE VEHICLE BEING STRUCK BY ANY FOREIGN OBJECT. GLASS ENDED UP IN SEVERAL PLACES INCLUDING BEHIND ME (THE DRIVER AND SOLE OCCUPANT), UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THE FAR REAR RIGHT SEAT AND FLOORBOARD. I HAVE PHOTOS. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 6:40 P.M., JULY 11, 2016. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOU…

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ODI 11001244 · 17,900 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOESN'T SNAP BACK INTO PLACE AFTER USE. I USE IT TO HELP PROTECT MY EYES FROM THE SUN WHILE DRIVING, OR TO HOLD UP THE SUN SCREEN WHEN PARKED. INSTEAD OF SNAPPING INTO PLACE AFTER USE, IT DANGLES DOWN ABOUT 2" IN FRONT OF MY FACE. I'M OVER 6' TALL AND THE DANGLING VISOR CAN BLOCK BY VIEW. HONDA HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE CIVIC MODEL A FEW YEARS BEFORE AND THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVEN'T FIXED THE POOR DESIGN.

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1
ODI 10926786

VEHICLE FACTORY RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING. VEHICLE HEAVILY CONSUMES OIL. IT REQUIRES 1.5 - 2 QUARTS OF OIL BE ADDED BETWEEN SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES.

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Power Train00
3
ODI 10731475 · 61,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2015. THE FIRST THING THAT I HAD TO FIX WAS THE AXLE ( OUTPUT SHAFT ) SEAL LEAK WHICH THE HONDA DEALER DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THE CAR ONLY HAD 62,000. ALSO, IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN I GO OVER THE SPEED BUMP WHICH IS COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NTB FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS STARTING TO LEAK MOTOR OIL. AND AGAIN, THE HONDA DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE POWERTRAIN W…

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ODI 10966608 · 50,200 mi

I NOTICE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE 2011 ACCORD V6 EXL AUTOMATIC I JUST BOUGHT. 1. WITHOUT FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR ROLLS AT 10MPH SPEEDS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. 2. RIGHT AROUND 45MPH MARK, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD BRIEFLY BEFORE IT PICKS UP THE ACCELERATION. BOTH THESE ARE CONSISTENTLY REPRODUCIBLE IN THE CAR I HAVE.

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ODI 11430008

The engine on the Honda Accord car shudders and loses power when there is a change in gears. Based on my research and after consultation with my mechanic, the Honda Odyssey had similar problems. The problem was traced to the torque converter. Supposedly Honda had to implement a software fix for the torque converter on those Odyssey's.

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00—00
Structure:Body
3
ODI 10676841 · 83,178 mi

OUR CAR WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS STRUCK BY OTHER CAR IN THE RIGHT FRONT. ONE PASSENGER WAS IN FRONT SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FULLY DEPLOYED PREVENTING HER FROM IMPACTING WINDSHIELD.THE DRIVER AIR BAG ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED (APPROXIMATELY 1/3 SIZE OF PASSENGERS). THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BRUISED BY SEATBELTS. *TR

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ODI 10854817 · 65,000 mi

WHEN IT RAINS THE WATER INTRUDES INSIDE, WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THROUGH THE ROOT-CAUSE IT WAS FOND THAT THE SOURCE IS NOT WINDSHIELD. CLOGGING OF THE VINYL/PLASTIC TRIM PIECES THAT RUN ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE ISSUE. NOW AT EVERY SINGLE RAIN OR SNOW, I CAN SEE THE CURTAIN AIRBAG IS SOAKED IN THE WATER. I AM SURE THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WATERPROOF.

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ODI 11104834 · 59,000 mi

INTERIOR WATER LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN IT RAINS OR CAR IS WASHED. AIRBAG IS GETTING WET. DEALER CANNOT FIX

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000
2
ODI 10884338 · 64,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 NEAR RUSKIN FLORIDA WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED FOR NO KNOWN REASON. FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL RESPONDED AND COULD NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF THE VEHICLE BEING STRUCK BY ANY FOREIGN OBJECT. GLASS ENDED UP IN SEVERAL PLACES INCLUDING BEHIND ME (THE DRIVER AND SOLE OCCUPANT), UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THE FAR REAR RIGHT SEAT AND FLOORBOARD. I HAVE PHOTOS. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 6:40 P.M., JULY 11, 2016. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOU…

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ODI 11001244 · 17,900 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOESN'T SNAP BACK INTO PLACE AFTER USE. I USE IT TO HELP PROTECT MY EYES FROM THE SUN WHILE DRIVING, OR TO HOLD UP THE SUN SCREEN WHEN PARKED. INSTEAD OF SNAPPING INTO PLACE AFTER USE, IT DANGLES DOWN ABOUT 2" IN FRONT OF MY FACE. I'M OVER 6' TALL AND THE DANGLING VISOR CAN BLOCK BY VIEW. HONDA HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE CIVIC MODEL A FEW YEARS BEFORE AND THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVEN'T FIXED THE POOR DESIGN.

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1
ODI 11324876 · 65,000 mi

10 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN OR TOUCHED, THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT SEEMS THE SPARK CAME FROM THE DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH AREA. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING. IT BURNED FOR NEARLY 10 MINUTES. THE ENTIRE DOOR IS ALMOST COMPLETELY MELTED.

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Electrical System000
1
ODI 10490435 · 7,000 mi

I BROUGHT THE CAR USED CERTIFIED WITH 6,800 MILES. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING, THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HAS A MIND OF IT OWN,I DON'T HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE CAR. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP THE CAR WILL SWING LEFT AND RIGHT. OR WHEN I'M GOING OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR MOVES LEFT AND RIGHT BY IT SELF. SOMETHING FEELS LOOSE, I WAS DRIVING LOCAL ON 11/25/12 AND MADE A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF ON ME, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OR WITH THE SUSPENSION. MY FRIEND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH …

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1
ODI 10926786

VEHICLE FACTORY RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING. VEHICLE HEAVILY CONSUMES OIL. IT REQUIRES 1.5 - 2 QUARTS OF OIL BE ADDED BETWEEN SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES.

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0
1
ODI 11324876 · 65,000 mi

10 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN OR TOUCHED, THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT SEEMS THE SPARK CAME FROM THE DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH AREA. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING. IT BURNED FOR NEARLY 10 MINUTES. THE ENTIRE DOOR IS ALMOST COMPLETELY MELTED.

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

14 mentions · 4.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 85,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10378748 · 1,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR TO SLOW DOWN TO LESS THAN 10 MPH TO TURN AND THEN ACCELERATING TO PROCEED, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE FOR 2-5 SECONDS AND THEN FUNCTION NORMALLY. ENGINE DID NOT STOP, BUT REMIANED IN IDLE MODE. HESITATION HAPPENS AT RANDOM ABOUT 2% OF TIME. NEW VEHICLE WITH UNDER 1500 MILES. DOES NOT MATTER IF ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. TAKEN TO DEALER AND EXPLAINED IN DETAIL. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE; SO NOTHING WAS REPAIRED. ISSUE DID NOT CAUSE A WARNING LIGHT OR ERROR CODE. CAME REAL CLOSE TO BEING HIT ON A…

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ODI 10390005 · 500 mi

NEW 2011 HONDA ACCORD (STARTING WHEN THE CAR GOT TO ABOUT 500 MILES ON ODOMETER): DOESN'T DECELERATE SMOOTHLY (GIVES A BIT OF A ROUGH "BRAKING" & ACCELERATION ACTION (A BIT OF A ROUGH RIDE) & ABOUT 100-200RPM INCREASE) THROUGH 20MPH, THEN, AGAIN THROUGH 15MPH. HONDA DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG BECAUSE OTHERWISE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD GO ON. THIS OCCURS CONSTANTLY EVERY DAY, USUALLY AFTER THE CAR HAS WARMED UP FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES & GONE FROM "COLD" TO ABOUT 45MPH SPEED LIMIT DRIVING. I WANTED TO MAKE A RECORD OF IT HERE FOR NOW IN …

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ODI 10397500 · 4,700 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN CAR BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AS IF ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN SEVERELY REDUCED POWER. SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO EXIT AND MAKE IT ACROSS THE ACCESS ROAD AND INTO A TURN LANE WITH THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR. CAR STILL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AS SHE PLACED IT IN PARK. DEALERSHIP CANNOT EXPLAIN SHAKING. CAR ONLY HAS 4,700 MILES AND WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM SERVICING DEALER. THEY SAID OIL WAS 1.5-2 QUARTS LOW SO THEY TOPPED IT OFF. TRIPPED A CODE FOR A STUCK SOLENOID IN THE CAMSHAFT TIMIN…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

8 mentions · 2.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 45,500 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10630461 · 46,000 mi

THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING THE FLUID AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME THING ON EARLIER MODEL HONDA ACCORDS. I WONDER IF IT'S STILL AN ISSUE AS MY CAR IS JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD AND ONLY 46,000 MILES. *TR

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ODI 10640630 · 21,408 mi

HAD A LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO POWER STEERING FLUID BEING TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A LEAK IN THE RACK AND PINION. *TR

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ODI 10766412 · 46,500 mi

TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE. DEALER DIAGNOSED A POWER STEERING RACK FLUID LEAK. I'M TOLD VERY UNUSUAL FOR ONLY APPROX. 46K MILES. NO RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR MODEL YET. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS OVER $1500. MY 36K MILE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED SO DEALER WON'T COVER THE REPAIR. I BOUGHT A HONDA BECAUSE I HEARD AND BELIEVED THEY WERE VERY GOOD CARS. I NO LONGER HAVE THAT BELIEF! I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA. NO OTHER MAKER HAS REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

4 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 35,100 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10443994 · 1,000 mi

AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION IN ACCELERATION UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE DRIVER THEN IS INCLINED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR FURTHER. THE POWER RETURNS SUDDENLY AT THIS NEW FASTER LEVEL & THE CAR TENDS TO LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAYS LINKAGE IS ELECTRONIC & WORKING AS EXPECTED. I'VE OWNED SEVERAL NEW HONDAS & HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHERS. I CONSIDER IT DANGEROUS! *TR

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ODI 10663253 · 20,000 mi

THIS IS THE HONDA ACCORD 2011 EX (V6) MODEL. WHEN MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, SAY AROUND 2-4 MPH, THERE SOMETIMES IS A FLAT SPOT, IE NO ACCELERATION WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. , AT THIS POINT THERE SEEMS TO BE A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION BEFORE THE CARE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES AND LURCHES FORWARD. SOMETIME, WHEN THIS SITUATION OCCURS, NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR; THEN THE ACCELERATOR MUST BE COMPLETELY RELEASED AND PRESSED AGAIN, OR PUMPED, TO GET MOVING AND AT SOME POINT POWER SUDDENLY RETURNS AND THE CAR LURCHES…

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ODI 10966608 · 50,200 mi

I NOTICE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE 2011 ACCORD V6 EXL AUTOMATIC I JUST BOUGHT. 1. WITHOUT FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR ROLLS AT 10MPH SPEEDS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. 2. RIGHT AROUND 45MPH MARK, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD BRIEFLY BEFORE IT PICKS UP THE ACCELERATION. BOTH THESE ARE CONSISTENTLY REPRODUCIBLE IN THE CAR I HAVE.

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

4 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 127,300 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10908048 · 146,000 mi

A DESIGN DEFECT THAT ENABLES OIL TO ENTER INTO ENGINE'X COMBUSTION CHAMBER. THIS LEADS TO PREMATURE SPARK PLUG DEGRADATION AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION. ESSENTIALLY, THE ENGINE IS WORKING MUCH HARDER THAN IT HAS TO IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. UNFORTUNATELY, MY DAILY COMMUTE DOES NOT CONSIST OF CLIMBING THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL ROCKIE MOUNTAINS, BUT FIGHTING TRAFFIC ON I94. THUS THE OIL CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE NORMAL, AND YET IT'S NOT!!

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ODI 10926786

VEHICLE FACTORY RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING. VEHICLE HEAVILY CONSUMES OIL. IT REQUIRES 1.5 - 2 QUARTS OF OIL BE ADDED BETWEEN SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES.

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ODI 10938511

WARRANTY EXTENSION NOTIFICATION: PISTON RINGS THAT STICK TOGETHER RESULTING IN HIGH MOTOR OIL CONSUMPTION. AND DEFAULT NOTIFICATION IN THE AIR BAG.

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,150 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10419777 · 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE LXS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,200. UPDATED 9/13/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPDATED 09/30/11*JB

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ODI 10419855 · 7,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AT A HIGH SPEED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SLOWED DOWN, BUT FAILED STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLY THE BRAKES AGAIN TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FAULTY BRAKES INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASED THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THE…

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ODI 11526385

Axle broke on passenger side. Broken parts unavailable. Car stopped at a busy intersection. No warning. Parking brake failed to engage at the same time.

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 61,529 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10786141 · 56,057 mi

I LOST POWER AND I NOTICE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE GOING 5 MPH WHILE RAINING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER. SHORTLY AFTER WHICH, MAYBE 5 SECONDS, I REGAINED POWER BACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE TURNING DURING A RAIN, ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME IT RAINS.

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ODI 10985994 · 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE BATTERY AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION WIRE HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 134,354 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10909805 · 134,354 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS), THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN TO FAIL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT TURNED THE KEY INTO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,354.

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b