10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,800 miles

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problem #34

Aug 012024

Accord

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Maynard, MA, USA

problem #33

Aug 052024

Accord

  • miles
See attached document for complaint.

- Maynard, MA, USA

problem #32

May 012024

Accord

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact veered over to the side of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed a failure with the rubber coating which caused corrosion to the driveshaft. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Maynard, MA, USA

problem #31

Feb 012019

Accord

  • miles
there is a rattling noise at start up. it started only when the car would sit over night. now its everytime you turn it off. so it seems to be getting worse. found out that its the vtc actuator. not sure if they have issued a recall for this yet.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #30

Jun 012023

Accord

  • miles
The car for the longest time makes a screech at first start and sometimes at other times. Also the steering is off center and wheel turns left and right when brakes applied and when going over bumps. I had steering and shocks and struts replaced and adjusted as well as alignments done problems still there. I had those parts replaced due to originally having problems with handling. I took car back to adjust twice still have problem. The noise is still there at start too. Not safe.

- Central Islip, NY, USA

problem #29

Jan 092022

Accord

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle lost power and began to fall out of gear from drive to first gear, additionally the contact said he lost reverse gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and placed the vehicle in park (P) and the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There was damage to both vehicles' bumpers and hood with scratches and dents on both vehicles. The vehicles were drivable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who was unable to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #28

Jul 122022

Accord

  • miles
My transmission is slipping from 2nd going into 3rd gear. It revs up really high when shifting and jerks. All the other gears are fine. my car only has 104,484 miles.

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #27

Nov 052021

Accord 6-cyl

  • 129,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a power train, catalytic converter, and anti-lock braking system (ABS) failure. The vehicle was then taken to another mechanic and diagnosed with a power train and bearing wear failure. The contact was informed that the power train needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 129,000.

- Saratoga Springs, UT, USA

problem #26

Jan 022022

Accord

  • miles
This past week I experienced a catastrophic malfunction with the vehicle, while driving it appeared to short circuit and shut down. It would not allow me to drive in any gear whatsoever. Upon taking it to a mechanic at Jiffy Lube he stated the incident is identical and experienced the same issues that Honda and the Dept of Transportation deemed a recall that could have ended in severe injury or death. That issue and recall being (see below) Powertrain:Auto Transmission Control Module (TCM, PCM). You see the mechanic at Jiffy Lube referred me to this recall due to his analysis and diagnosis being the same. Whom stated that the vin doesn't state a recall, but it being the exact same model, make, engine, year, and coupled with the fact that it has TCM and PCM catastrophic damage, I was subjected to and encountered. I request this matter be further researched and investigation conducted because 1.5 million vehicles were effected and I'd feel more confident and place more faith in Honda upon investigation.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #25

Jan 292022

Accord

  • miles
On 1/29/2022 at about 11am I was stopped in a turning lane waiting at a redlight. When the light turned green I pressed the gas pedal. At this moment the ability to drive, brake, and select gear all failed. I deployed my emergency brake. I called the police to let them know I was blocking traffic and my car was towed. When my car was taken to be repaired the mechanic determined that the CV Axle Driveshafts had failed due to salt corrosion. These were then repaired and the car worked again as normal.

- Cranberry Twp, PA, USA

problem #24

Mar 032021

Accord

  • 118,000 miles
Right side axle rusted need to be replaced never had this type of problem with my previous Honda.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

problem #23

Sep 012017

Accord

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate and experienced high revving when shifting from first to second gear. Also, the transmission would not shift above second gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ab solenoid was faulty. The solenoid was replaced however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer matt castrucci Honda located at 3013 mall park dr, dayton, oh 45459, who perform a software update to the automatic transmission module as per NHTSA campaign number: 11V395000 (power train) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

- Springboro, OH, USA

problem #22

Feb 272020

Accord

  • 140,000 miles
140000 miles and the transmission when going up slight hills, on freeway 65 struggles or slips. The vehicle has had the required services done when suggested. This problem started around 135000 miles and has progressively gotten worse.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #21

Jan 292020

Accord

  • 151,177 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated when the vehicle was started there was an abnormal sound emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who test drove the vehicle and stated that the transmission was slipping. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,177

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #20

Oct 032019

Accord

  • 230,000 miles
Transmissions slips. Engine check light codes P0780, P1733, P0008 and P0796. My transmission takes time to engage after I place the car in drive. Drive light also blinks. Is there a tcm in a 2010 Honda Accord exl.

- Conley, GA, USA

problem #19

May 042017

Accord

  • 144,000 miles
Engine makes a rattling sound on cold start, then disappears. This issue began after my previous oil change, performed by Honda. On further investigation the sound is the caused by the vtc actuator. The Honda technician confirmed that diagnostic, however, the dealership states that my vehicle isn't covered under the service bulletin A09-010 March 17, 2016 01607 version 4, to include 2008-2012 Accord all trims and VIN ranges. I was informed that although my vehicle meets those specifications, my VIN is not covered under the warranty claim information, even though min is a pzev 15-150K miles power train vehicle. I reported the issue at 144,000 miles and if I wanted it repaired it would cost nearly $1900 parts and labor.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #18

Jun 042016

Accord 4-cyl

  • 62,000 miles
I bought my 2010 Honda Accord 2dr LX-S (5A) brand new in August 2010 and have had several issues with it since - most of which has gotten worse that I am scared for my safety and those on the road. - while driving on both highway and non highway speeds ranging from 15mph - 60mph severe rubber smell and grinding of brakes-sounded as if the entire car was going to fall apart. When I got home the rear brakes and pads were completely rusted, black and were extremely hot to touch. Schaumburg dealership said the rear pads weren't installed correctly. -everyday since mile 25,000 my car when started at any time has made a large and extremely loud cranking noise that lasts about 2 seconds. Schaumburg dealership days this is related to the I-vtec 4-cylinder engine but it was no longer under warranty. (this was at 71,000 miles). No fuss had been made had they said it is completely fine with the cranking noise. -when turning and driving in general the car makes a weird whining noise from 0mph - 45mph I've noticed this many times as when turning left or right my vehicle ias extremely uneven. This also could relate to the starting wheel being 5 inches to the right when the wheels are straight; I've paid for multiple alignments and it continues to happen. -lastly the breaking system is terrible and does not stop correctly. I now have to slow down almost to a complete stop 500 feet prior so they work; I have to drive extremely slow and be very cautious.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

problem #17

Dec 012015

Accord

  • 145,000 miles
Engine noise from a cold start. Vtc actuators makes a rattling noise.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #16

Apr 152016

Accord

  • 170,000 miles
Engine buring oil - piston rings need replaced, also vtc actuator, timing chain, tensioner and guide. 2nd time with issue - not resolved 1st time.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #15

Feb 012015

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
Cold start rattle due to vtc actuator failure.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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