5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,970 miles

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problem #13

Apr 252008

Accord

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the air conditioning system was inoperative. A technician stated that there was a short circuit that caused the fuse to blow and the air compressor to fail. Secondly, a representative stated that his vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 98V231000 (electrical system:wiring:front underhood); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not able to assist. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #12

Sep 282005

(reported on)

Accord

  • 47,112 miles
Consumer SRS light came on and air condition was leaking. The consumer contacted the dealer about the air bag light. She made an appointment and was told that it would take 7-10 days for the part to arrive. When the ac leaked the carpet, front and rear, became soaked.

- Naples, ME, USA

problem #11

Nov 011999

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,500 miles
My 1997 Accord has had repeated problems with the air conditioner every year atleast two times, I need to have some part of the ac repaired or replaced, contacted Honda usa and all I got was a sorry, this is the 7th Honda/Acura vehicle I have owned and never had this type of issue w/ any other one. Have a spent well over 3,000 dollors since I purchased the car on ac issues alone.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #10

May 012002

Accord

  • miles
The air condition failed due to fan condensor failure.

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 152001

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
SRS airbag light came on panel. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. She needs a SRS control unit, and dealership doesn't have them in stock. Water has gooten inside of radio. Drainage coming from air conditioner leakage. Dealership is aware of problem. The consumer believes possibly the water corroded SRS computer module as the result of faulty water drainage which should have been the responsibility of the dealer or manufacturer.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 272001

Accord

  • miles
I paid $467.32 to replace a part that should not have failed during life of vehicle;this was a defective part and Honda should reimburse me. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Barefoot Bay, FL, USA

problem #7

Jan 272001

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner evaporator prematurely failed at 64,000 miles. The consumer had replaced the evaporator and wanted reimbursement from the manufacturer because the original part was defective.

- Barefoot Bay, FL, USA

problem #6

Mar 142000

Accord

  • miles
I have had an ongoing problem with my A/C draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. The water from my A/C drains into the car as a result of blockage of the drain hose according to the dealership. I have taken my car to dealership and another dealership about 6 times since purchasing this car. On 3/14/2000, after repairing the service rep. Stated my A/C should be operated in the re-circulation mode vice the fresh air mode. I explained we have 4 other cars parking in the same area as I do, and none are experiencing ac drainage problems. I ask the rep. Does that means all Honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode? her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all their Honda Accord owners. The service rep. Stated that there is nothing that can be done to fix the problem but to operate the ac in re-circulation mode.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 132000

Accord

  • miles
I have an ongoing problem with my A/C draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. I have taken my car into this dealer and another dealer about 4 times since purchasing this car. The service rep. Stated I should only operate the ac in the re-circulation mode vice fresh air mode. I explained we have about 4 other cars parking in the same area as I do, and none are experiencing ac drainage problems. I ask the rep. Does that mean all Honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode" her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all of their customers. The service rep. Stated this is not an unsual situation for Honda. Is that true"

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #4

Mar 132000

Accord

  • miles
I have an ongoing problem with my A/C draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. I have taken my car into this dealer and another dealer about 4 times since purchasing this car. The service rep. Stated I should only operate the ac in the re-circulation mode vice fresh air mode. I explained we have about 4 other cars parking in the same area as I do, and none are experiencing ac drainage problems. I ask the rep. Does that mean all Honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode" her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all of their customers. The service rep. Stated this is not an unsual situation for Honda. Is that true"

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 011999

Accord

  • miles
Water leaked into front flooring, caused by "leaf buildup" in A/C.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 031999

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Difficulty having electric A/C cables repaired under recall due to unavailability of parts.

- Ponce, PR, USA

problem #1

Oct 191998

Accord

  • miles
Recall work can not be performed on the air conditioner system due to lack of parts.

- Ponce, PR, USA