10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 49,626 miles
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Keeps locking ever time I stop and shakes when I try to make a turn like it loses power.
- Calhoun, GA, USA
ABS modular malfunctioning and messing up brakes so lights stay on.
- Mccoll, SC, USA
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
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when he drives his vehicle over 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would lose power. The contact stated that the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle failed to increase in speed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank sensor, spark plugs, as well as catalytic converter. The vehicle was driving normally for about a year, however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer or manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V004000 (Electrical System) however his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000
- Laurel, MD, USA
Stalling. Fuel consumption. Headlights repaired. Electrical.
- Inarajan, GU, USA
Passenger air bag keeps going on and off. There is a electrical problem with the front and back locks. The vct actuator has gone bad on the car which cause it to make a loud rattle noise. There is also something under the car that's loosen underneath the car when you make a turn you hear a knocking noise.
- Mcintyre, GA, USA
In the past 2 years I have replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils twice! I have had to top off my oil without having oil leakage. I have replaced my battery twice, and now need to replace my alternator. Apparently, there is a correlation between the oil and electrical issues.. it must be getting past pistons somehow. This is an issue that manufacturer should have addressed!
- Independence, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ignition failed. Once the vehicle was started, it hesitated while driving as if it would stall. Also, the maintenance and spark plug indicators illuminated. Furthermore, the tail lights shorted out and failed to illuminate randomly. The contact was uncertain if the failures were related to NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V395000 (power train) and 11V004000 (electrical system). Crown Honda of southpoint (1001 southpoint autopark blvd, durham, nc 27713, (919) 883-4960) was contacted and indicated that an appointment needed to be scheduled to diagnose the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall or warranty campaign. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
- Chapel Hill, NC, USA
When driving vehicle in city and highway the door locks keep locking and unlocking. Electronic key lock only locks and unlocks the the passenger side and not the driver side. Vehicle is in motion.
- Twin Falls, ID, USA
I have a broken airbag sensor wire under my front passenger seat. The wire broke on it's own from simply moving the seat for my daughter to get in the back seat. Honda wants over $400 to replace this and claims the wire looks to have been cut. However I am the only owner of this vehicle & never cut this wire. I took the car tp another auto shop who gave me their opinion the wire simply broke thru normal use. I believe Honda needs to repair this at no cost as it's a safety concern & now the airbag light stays lit up at all times & I don't know if the airbags will work in an accident. I contacted Honda again today about this & even with the opinion of an auto shop they are saying they can't help since the vehicle isn't under warranty.
- Noblesville, IN, USA
Vehicle is a 2010 Honda Accord coupe, V6 ex-L, manual transmission. 6/28/17: When started the vehicle after an appointment, the electrical warning lights appeared on the dash. Called mechanic to seek guidance. About half where there, the car filled with a loud hum sound, then abruptly went away. Warning lights on the dashboard turned off. Took car to the mechanic anyway. Alternator was failing. Replaced alternator at 60,665 miles. 9/7/17: Took car to local mechanic due to persistent rocking noise that was coming from under the front side of the car when slowing/braking. Informed of a significant issue that could cause loss of steering at anytime due to a crack in the steering rack and pinon assembly. Replaced steering rack and pinon, outer tie rod ends and the motor mount by the drive belt area at 62,201 miles. Additional part ordered to complete the work torsion arm bushings) was ordered 9/8/17. Instructed to return with vehicle when for later install. 9/29/17: Returned vehicle to local mechanic who installed torsion arm bushings. During this work, they noticed that the lower control arm bushings were badly cracked on both ends (pictures attached) which were replaced at 62.855 miles.
- Cupertino, CA, USA
The car jolts when put into gear and when transmission shifts between gears. Feels like the car is going to stall during transmission shifts during acceleration/deceleration. The check engine light is on and D light is blinking. Required the engine wiring harness and drivers under dash fuse box to be replaced. Honda says the car is not included in recall for this even though Honda has a recall for potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector for the 2010 Accord.
- Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA
Within the last year when my car is first started it grinds when the key is turned. Like it is not being turned all the way or being held too long but it isn't. does not happen after the first start and doesn't happen every time. Seems to be worse when it is cold.
- Daphne, AL, USA
All 4 of my lock actuators have gone out in about a 6 year period of time. They went out individually approximately a year apart. The problem started within the first 3 years of owning the car and should have been covered under the warranty. Honda did cover the first but refused to cover the other 4. I️ had asked to to have all of them replaced initially and was told no. Honda obviously bought a batch of bad lock actuators. I have owned 8 Honda's over the last 35 years and have never had a single lock actuator go out in any Honda I️ have ever owned.
- Daphne, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While coming to a stop or applying the accelerator pedal after a complete stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The battery and oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact researched the failure online and found NHTSA campaign number: 11V004000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
- Upland, CA, USA
While driving vehicle, the engine caught on fire and the engine compartment burned up. The fire department had to put out the fire...on a city street.
- Yorba Linda, CA, USA
Door lock actuators have stopped locking and unlocking the doors on three of the fours doors of the car. I have to manually lock and unlock the drivers door with the key in order to lock it. The two rear passenger doors do not unlock via the interior unlock button on the driver side and must be manually unlocked and locked by flipping the door lock itself on each door. This is ridiculous for a car that is only 7 years old.. to have all three door affected is faulty equipment and not incorrect use. This has been happening for about 5 months but we initially thought it was the battery in the electronic keys. After replacing it and the problems continuing the car was brought in for diagnostics and we were told the 3 actuators needed to be replaced.
- Spencer, MA, USA
On February 10, 2017 the car horn sounded for approximately 10 minutes, and this repeated twice before 2 am. The car was in the driveway, and no one was near it. The key was on the table. The action was spontaneous. It stopped only when I unlocked the car door. When I started the car later in the morning at least four safety warnings appeared including "brakes" on the instrument panel. This behavior was confirmed by the dealer darcars Honda in bowie Maryland, where it was attributed to a fuse box which must be replaced. I am afraid to drive the car, even if it can be repaired, because of the car's safety warning.
- Davidsonville, MD, USA
When making turns the doors automatically unlock and cabin lights come on as soon as you start driving straight again door lock and lights go off.
- Sugar Land, TX, USA
- Farmington Hills, MI, USA