4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,500 miles

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problem #10

May 152013

Accord

  • 235,000 miles
My car engine some times used to suddenly shut off and stop abruptly, while slowing or braking. At times, it will start right away after cranking the ignition switch, but, some times, required several tries. Abrupt stopping caused extremely dangerous situation, as the drivers behind had to make very hard stops and narrowly missed hitting rear end of my Honda. Since the problem was occurring intermittently, it was very difficult to diagnose and took almost one year. First my mechanic thought it was caused by defective idling speed control relay, then due to bad ignition related relay, which was replaced, but the fault persisted and stalling became more frequent. Actually, the defect was due to worn or defective ignition switch, which use to shut the engine off while slowing or braking. After replacing the ignition switch approximately one year ago, car has never stalled.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

problem #9

Feb 012011

Accord

  • miles
1997 Honda Accord. Consumer expresses discontent with a dispute with american Honda motor company regarding a recall repair the consumer stated american Honda informed them the vehicle was purchased in Canada.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #8

Oct 082000

Accord

  • miles
My husband could of been killed or seriously hurt from this part coming off of his vehicle as he was going too work on the interstate.this has happened before to Accord years 96&97 and I'm very upset about this incident. Mrs. Sutton H

- Lagrange, GA, USA

problem #7

May 022000

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #6

May 051999

Accord

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #5

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Clock malfunctioned.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 121999

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
No summary listed.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #3

Jan 061997

Accord

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #2

Jul 151998

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
While starting vehicle engine check light remains on. Also, while driving problem has occurred five times. Engine misfires, but dealer cannot correct problem.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #1

Dec 191997

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When sun visor is opened it blocks the vision of the driver completely due to its size and design.

- Folsom, CA, USA