6.7
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,880 miles
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Car loses acceleration when driving. Tachometer rises but car will not movie. Incident has happened a total of 5 times beginning 9/08.
- Nesconset, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. On September 21, 2007, the contact called the dealer because his vehicle would not start. After several unsuccessful attempts to start the vehicle, he waited a couple of hours and the vehicle finally started. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was failure within the battery. After testing the battery, the dealer stated that the battery was fine; however, there was a micro chip in his key that was preventing the vehicle from starting. The contact informed the dealer that he wanted a new vehicle. During the second week, the engine light would illuminate and the engine would jump and shake as if it would shut off. During the third week, while driving 15-25 mph, the headlights would not dim when they were deactivated. He pulled over and the vehicle would restart. The failure became more frequent as time progressed. The current mileage was 1,500 and failure mileage was 250.
- Parsippany, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord ex. The contact stated that the vehicle shakes while driving at any speed. The battery failed without warning and was replaced by the dealer. The contact stated that when she attempts to turn the vehicle, it feels as if it wants to go in the opposite direction. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The engine size and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 4,600 and failure mileage was 500.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
- East Elmhurst, NY, USA