10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,660 miles

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problem #28

Feb 252021

Accord

  • miles
Rodent chewed the soy based wiring harness in the engine bay causing various fault codes: Electric power steering system problem, brake system problem brake performance may be reduced, tire pressure monitor system problem. Dealer removed intake manifold, throttle body, remove fuel rail and #3 injector. Repair connector wiring harness to #3 injector. Replace engine wiring harness. After the harness is replaced. There are still warning lights that will not clear. Pull engine cover and lower bumper cover at front/note that there is rodent damage on two other wiring harnesses removed and replaced front bumper wiring harness and engine to body wiring harness. Went into system and cleared all codes. Rechecked and steering needed to be initialized through the vsa system. Drove the vehicles for a few days and all the problems re-occurred again. Honda has a rodent repellent tape part # 4019-2317. However, service advisor did not have any knowledge that the service department sold this tape. This proves Honda is aware of the rodent issue of eating wiring harness.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #27

Jul 272020

Accord

  • 14,000 miles
I was on the freeway going about 75mph, when suddenly, my vehicle's cmbs system activated and slowed down speed to 20mph approx. Without having any vehicles in front or near me. Luckily, the driver behind me was not following close and was able to avoid a collision by switching lanes. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer twice, but no one can find or duplicate the problem. Moreover, a couple of weeks ago, when I was switching lanes, toward the right, the left warning light and beeping noise came on. So far, I have recorded nine incidents when the vehicle slowed down on its own, and four of those were on the freeway. I was forced to deactivated all "safety" sensors while I am driving to avoid anymore incidents or accidents.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #26

Mar 052021

Accord

  • 20,000 miles
While driving, car automatically applies brakes. Speed will slow all the way down, almost to a stop. Multiple warning lights dealing with brake system will randomly pop up, but also leave on their own just to reoccur later on. I just got this car a month ago with only 19, xxx miles.

- Monticello, AR, USA

problem #25

Sep 192019

Accord 4-cyl

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that snow had gotten into the spoiler causing the vehicle to stall. The contact stated the tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to della Honda in plattsburgh (702 NY-3, plattsburgh, NY 12901) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that no repairs were necessary. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

- Plattsburg, NY, USA

problem #24

Mar 152021

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the navigation screen was rebooting or blank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hersons Honda (15525 frederick rd, rockville, md 20855, (301)279-8600) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that a software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #23

Dec 122020

Accord

  • 5,000 miles
On 3 different dates my 2019 Honda Accord sport had a power failure. I was going about 65 to 70 mph when each incident occurred. First time was around 12/12/2021.the engine or power shut off, RPM dropped all at once for about a minute then came back to life. The second time was 12/28/2020 on the same interstate 81fgoing about the same speed. This time I pulled off the interstate the car was still shut off. I restarted the car it drove ok and no more trouble that day. On 01/12/2020 it happened again on I 81 interstate and again it shut off or lost all power for about a minute then it recovered itself.this was a very bad situation as I was in 3 lanes of traffic with tractor trailers all around going 70 mph.I have reported this to miller Honda, three times. They took it in and tried to see if it would shut off on them.it did not at that time. Service manager could find nothing at that time. I have called Honda and registered a claim as I feel this new car with only 5,500 miles on it is not safe to drive.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #22

Jan 172021

Accord

  • 150 miles
Very loud roaring noise when driving about 50 mph in cold weather on a highway. This not engine noise, but seems to a glitch in the automatic noise cancelling system that causes a feedback loop resulting in an alarming roaring sound that can cause driver to panic or otherwise be distracted from driving safely.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #21

Dec 262020

Accord

  • 34,856 miles
On December 26, 2020, I was leaving work, after a 12 hour shift at the hospital. While backing into an alleyway my car struck a large roll-off dumpster (which was caddy cornered in the alley) of the back, driver quarter panel and back driver door. The rearview camera, blind spot warning, parking collision warning, the rear cross traffic warning, nor the automatic emergency braking kicked in. I was going at a very low speed at the time of the incident (~1-2 mph). My car had been warmed up prior to getting in it.I did not spend over 40K on a vehicle for the the safety features to not work when you need them to. I have noticed that I have also had issues with my lane departure warning and the forward collision warning has been not working 100% of the time recently, but that never bothered me before. What is upsetting is that I have already had to have Honda replace the front sensor due to my car throwing codes (lkas, adaptive cruise control & front collision warning) not functioning, as well as my back driver door lock (already gone bad). Now this. My car isn't even 2 years old.I took my car by my local dealership (priority Honda of roanoke) on 12/30/20 where I was told to contact american Honda because of the recall on the BCM on my car and was told that this most likely contributed to the accident. After contacting american Honda I was basically told that it is not a safety recall but a "non-compliance" recall and that the safety features they boast about are not actual safety features of the car and should not be relied upon in any case. So, they do not stand behind their vehicles. This incident could have been so much worse and I am thankful that it wasn't, but I am still sickened over this! I purchased a brand new car for its safety features that don't work, to be told by the manufacturer that they are not liable for their product not working correctly.

- Rocky Mount, VA, USA

problem #20

Jan 092020

Accord

  • 5,259 miles
The instrument panel cluster and radio on the vehicle go black while vehicle is in operation and then it restarts. The issue started in January 9, 2020 with 5,259 miles, the vehicle does this between 1200 to 1800 miles. The latest incident occurred on November 17, 2020 with 19,804 mile. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership five times to get the issue resolved. Dealership indicates that instrument cluster has been replaced and updates have been installed. I have been in contact with Honda corporation as well. I have included pictures of the instrument cluster and also a work order and what update they did to the car.

- Cordova, NM, USA

problem #19

Sep 212019

Accord

  • 11,000 miles
When I went to start my car after parking it in a parking lot, my car wouldn't start. The control panel was flashing on and off and stated that there was an issue with the brake system and to see my dealer. I had the car tolled to Honda. After inspecting the car, they told me there was a defective cell in the battery and they replaced the battery. I purchased my car brand new last year in 2019 yet this defective battery caused me to be stranded, which I don't expect to happen with an essentially new car.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #18

Jul 142020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 9,000 miles
I have tried contacting Honda and going to the dealership multiple times to get this taken care of but everything is perfect they say. Just yesterday the car hit the break on it's own when the car on the other side was clearly on the other lane the car made a horrible sudden stop that caused bruising to my neck and also my passenger got hurt with everything that flung from the backseat he said the tug was too much. We thought someone had hit me. This isn't the first time the car has done this I feel I get constant tire pops because of this car veers me off into a lane that isn't even there. I have witnesses that say I have a lemon car I always say no but this last incident was too much for me. Also the charger port not usb has not worked since day one another thing they said was working again nothing. I went back and they said I had no warranties. I have called Honda trying to get to the bottom of this and going to the dealer they said U signed so take care of it. At this point I am in the process of purchasing a new vehicle cash and I am not even 1% intersd in keeping this car. If I have to return voluntarily I will have to. I have been patient but it's absolutely ridiculous that I was put into this vehicle being a supposedly upgrade " from my 2017 Honda coupe V6. This car needs a recall on lane departure, sensors, electrical it is not a car I feel safe in. I do not trust to let it drive on it's own and for good reason. What am I paying for then " I would have crashed into a car by now if I trusted it. I have proof of the three tires I have had to get in the past theee months and I don't drive much at all 9K miles in a whole year. Pics on bottom show how the damage comes from the sides due to the car going straight then making sudden turns that hit curbs. The sensors seem to be getting worse instead of better.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #17

Jul 142020

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
Back in July 4, 2020, the digital part of my instrument panel, heads up display and my infotainment system crashed while I was driving. It took approximately 2 mins to come back on. Today, July 14,2020, the audio, phone and navigation on my instrument panel weren't showing up when I turned on my car. Also my voice assist doesn't work anymore as well as the navigation on my heads up display. I tried calling my dealership to set an appointment but the earliest time they can give me is on the 24th of July.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #16

Jun 282020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 4,200 miles
On the highway going 75mph the collision mitigation beeped and locked up the brakes dropping my speed below 50mph before letting off. There was a car in the lane to the right of me on a straight section of the highway but was not moving into my lane. Luckily there was no one behind me.

- Savage, MN, USA

problem #15

Jun 272020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 4,388 miles
"collision mitigation braking system problem. See your dealer." Warning has appeared seven times in the 4,300 miles I have owned the car. When the system errors the emergency braking does not function, the adaptive cruise control does not function, and even the traditional cruise control will not set. Turning car off and one does reset the issue but it keeps appearing at random times when I drive the car. I have taken the car to dealer multiple times they tell me they cannot do anything unless the warning light is on when they have the vehicle. This issue has been going on since I purchased the car brand new in November 2019.

- Savage, MN, USA

problem #14

Jun 012019

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles
The major problem is that the passenger air bag will not activate when somebody between 65 pounds and 89 pounds set in the passenger seat. Honda owner's manual on page 63 states that the air bag is activated at 65 pounds. In the year that we have had this car, with my wife in the passenger seat, the air bag has never been active. The seat bell warring will say put on seat belt, but the air bag will never activate while driving. See attached email to NHTSA and Honda in February, April and May. This has been happening for the last year, but it started in June 2019 and is still doing the same thing. Attached also is the service report from chapman Honda that would do nothing about the various problems. Consumer stated he is having issues with the sun roof, would not close on a rainy day.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #13

May 102019

Accord

  • miles
I purchased a brand new Honda Accord 2019 sport in black in March 2019. Within 3 months I noticed in may these white spots show up. I immediately had 3 detailers look at the spots and they said it has something to do with the paint job. I called Honda and started a claim, they told me to take the car to the dealership I purchased it from and have them to review it, they were rude and stated that it was my fault and that I had to put something acidic on it or it was acidic rain, or sap. I have not been under a tree nor put anything on my car to damage it, why would I want to do this to my own car, I brought up issues with the stereo system and the screen freezing and going black. They told me they would take my stereo out my car and put a refurbished system in my car that will have the upgrade already on the system and take mines and put it in someone else's car. Why is this happening and the car is only 1 year old. I found out the car was made the end of the year on a Friday, I had videos and that still was not good enough. Now I'm looking at getting a paint job on a one year old car. I'm so disappointed I really like my car and for all this to happen in a year I really hate I bought this car.

- Bradley, SC, USA

problem #12

Feb 202020

Accord

  • 8,700 miles
When starting the vehicle, the digital (lcd screen) half of the gauge cluster may blank. As the tachometer in this vehicle is digital, the driver is unable to determine the RPM of the engine when stationary or in motion. When this problem surfaces, not even restarting the vehicle fixes the digital display. I have had 3 dealer appointments to fix this issue now. They have swapped out the gauge cluster and the problem persists. Additionally, I have identified other users via internet forums who have exchanged photos and videos with me of their vehicles exhibiting the same symptoms. Because the problem was not fixed with new hardware, and many other users experience it, I suspect it may be a software issue.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #11

Jan 012020

Accord

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. While driving 45 mph the windshield cracked without warning or impact. The collision mitigation brake system indicator warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the windshield was replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Hartwell, GA, USA

problem #10

Jan 102020

Accord

  • 10,000 miles
My reverse camera pulls up on the screen as I've been driving for well over 30 mins and my RPM gauge has went out and goes blank every other hour or so. Happened about 7 times this past month. Pretty dangerous because when the following car function is on it immediately stops works, I've swerved to avoid accidents. This is all happening as I drive

- Coppell, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 042020

Accord

  • 12,000 miles
Car suddenly brakes, panic breaking, with no warning and for no reason, causing me to be in danger of hitting from behind as there is nothing in front of me causing the people behind to slow. Once this happened on the interstate, with all 3 lanes clear in front of me. I was surprised the guy behind be didn't hit me, as most drivers are following to close, counting on seeing any danger in front of them through my windshield, and in this case there was nothing.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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