4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,500 miles

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problem #10

Feb 102009

Accord

  • 135,000 miles
Power door locks have been making a loud noise when locked for the past year. Two weeks ago the rear hatch back lock opens and then closes on its own making it impossible to open the hatch. Even if the button is held up manually the hatch will not open. All other four doors work properly.

- Lawrenceville, NJ, USA

problem #9

Oct 262003

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 110,000 miles
Driver's side window regulator cable broke. No reason/abuse. Entire unit replaced for $400.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #8

Aug 012000

Accord

  • miles
While driving, oil indicatior light started to falshing. Lost all oil in engine. Balance shaft seal burst. Timing belt and other belts replaced. Cost $700. Also, passenger's side door (front & back) power locks are inop.

- Panorama City, CA, USA

problem #7

Jun 012000

Accord

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Door handle inside of driver's side door fell apart, , door handle jammed. There was difficulty when consumer was in the inside. She had to roll down the window, and then unlock the door on the outside.

- Eht Township, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jan 111999

Accord

  • miles
Right rear lock makes grinding noise while locking. When I took it in for service I was told that the door lock actuator would require replacement at a cost to me of $ $198. How common is this at relatively low mileage?

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #5

Oct 011996

Accord

  • miles
Power door lock jammed on passenger side.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #4

Dec 241996

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power door lock motor failed. Qcaw

- Rancho San, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 111997

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Doors seals failed.

- Glendora, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 011997

Accord

  • miles
Power door locks fail intermittently, the doors will not always unlock when the remote button is pushed.

- San Anselmo, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 011996

Accord

  • miles
The power/remote door locks fail intermittently. The doors do not consistantly unlock with remote. Doors have locked unexpectedly. The lock/unlock button must be held while pulling the door handle in order to open. Dealer claims there is no problem.

- San Anselm, CA, USA