10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,030 miles

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problem #110

Aug 302022

Accord

  • miles
I purchased a 2010 Honda last year. And the engine makes a loud noise. As well as burns through oil. I get an oil change. And at 80% I end up having to purchase 2 quarts and add more oil to the engine. That is not normal.

- Woonsocket, RI, USA

problem #109

Dec 012022

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle has 73k miles every 1000k miles its burning at least a quart of oil

- Merrick, NY, USA

problem #108

Nov 092021

Accord

  • miles
Burning Oil have to keep adding oil oil rings are no good

- Stony Point, NY, USA

problem #107

Aug 312022

Accord

  • miles
I have a 2010 Accord coupe I notice ac/heat vent problems and a leak in the coolant inside the passenger floor/console area. So I researched it and saw this Manufacturer Communication ID: 10120775 says: In this service bulletin, Honda alerted dealerships that the driver-€™s side vent may produce a lower level of heat than what is coming from the front passenger-€™s vent. The most common cause is that the car-€™s heater core is partially clogged. When this happens, it can cause the heater's performance to fail. The company instructed dealerships that encounter this problem to flush the heater core to resolve it. No recall has been issued, but dealerships should know how to handle this problem. I will reach out to Honda dealerships in my area to see what happens.

- Lutz, FL, USA

problem #106

Jan 012022

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake and failed to operate as needed. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a relative-€™s residence where the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #105

Feb 282021

Accord

  • 123,000 miles
The contact's son owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact became aware that there was no oil on the dipstick. There were no warning lights illuminated. While driving, there was an abnormal friction noise detected. The contact added oil. The contact called the local dealer and was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer every 500 miles to be inspected. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #104

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 #103

Jul 152020

Accord

  • 142,357 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with oil consumption failure and that the piston rings need to be replaced. The oil was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V004000 (Electrical System) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,357.

- Milton, MA, USA

problem #102

Mar 242021

Accord

  • 105,000 miles
105K miles, regular car maintenance, clean title (no previous accidents/other issues), no pending recalls. While driving the car at 55 mph on the highway, the engine somehow ignited and caught fire. Previous to this incident, there were no pending issues, which were confirmed by a recent inspection and minor repairs. I strongly believe this was a faulty Honda engine.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #101

May 092019

Accord

  • 75,402 miles
09-2017 - 75,402 mileage -noise concern light on dash board: Dealer said needs breaks($426.32 I paid Honda), noise continues and dealer wants me to pay for a diagnosis.02-2018 - 80,301 mileage - talked to service manager, took it for ride (same noise- light on dash boar). Manager said needs axels ($1,413) too much money. I took it other place to change axels. Same noise continues. 05-2019 - 97,386 mileage took to dealer because noise and light on dash dealer said no oil and based on what I told service advisoe - erick gomez- car missed the recall date for burning oil and needs piston rings that costs few thousands of dollars. Since that date I have to check the oil two or three times a week and pour oil if need it before the 2,500 or 3,000 mileage I told him that every time I went to Honda with the same problem they lied to me in regards of diagnosis of the problem and I was spending money, time, stress, frustration without results. The Honda dealer has been negligent and procastinates in regards of the recall on the car for burning oil. The problem was there and they were guessing on solve it, because they knew about other cars. On 10-10-2020 my friend was helping me to check the oil, I told him about my Honda problems and we decided to look on the internet about the recall. This is not my first Honda, on 2008 I bought at the same dealer a Honda Accord; I do not recall but I think was a 2007 that I drove for few years and I sold it without this kind of problems. The dealer has that file. I had a Honda civic - without this kind of problems. I bought Honda because quality and low cost repairs. I am a single 58 years old woman looking for justice. I called NHTSA and the person gave me the case numer 11364385

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #100

Apr 012018

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,402 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking sound was heard coming from the engine with check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dch Honda of mission valley (5812 mission gorge rd, san diego, ca 92120) on three separate occasions and was given three separate diagnosis. The contact was first informed that the brakes were defective and needed to be replaced however, after the repair, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who informed her that the axle needed to be replaced. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that her axle was fine and did not need to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken back to the same dealer for a third time where the contact was informed that the failure was due to excessive oil consumption. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on her vehicle and that the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #99

Jun 302020

Accord

  • 89,002 miles
Stalling. Fuel consumption. Headlights repaired. Electrical.

- Inarajan, GU, USA

problem #98

Jul 262020

Accord

  • 109,500 miles
The 2010 Honda Accord coupe 4 cylinder engine vtc actuator has the issue and causes the engine to give rattling noise for 2 seconds when does the cold start up, and I checked from web, this is a common issue now

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #97

Dec 142019

Accord

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low oil level warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to priority Honda hampton (4115 w Mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666) where the dealer was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The contact also mentioned to the dealer that the oil needed to be topped off soon after the vehicle received an oil change. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the valve cover gasket and serpentine belt was replaced. The failure persisted. The vehicle was again taken to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the pistons needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #96

Sep 012019

Accord

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that at approximately 47,000 miles, the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that the engine was replaced under warranty related to tsb-12087 however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the engine required a quart of oil every 3-5 days. The oil consumption was confirmed by an independent mechanic. The contact was also informed that the failure was due to defective piston rings which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Plantsville, CT, USA

problem #95

Jan 222018

Accord

  • 68,694 miles
On a road trip to mass, check engine light blinks and car runs poorly. Stop at the nearest Honda, garber Honda in rochester, NY. First made aware of recall. Garber says repair is made and is covered under recall program. I was advised to return if problem comes back and told I had unlimited miles to do so. Car continues to consume oil. I was unaware that the consumption was part of the extended warranty campaign regarding the number 2 cylinder. 26 October - 9 November 2018 check engine light starts to blink and car runs poorly. On the road I take it to the nearest Honda, lia Honda of williamsville, NY. Number 2 plug fouled again. I was told the warranty campaign had ended and I had to bring in all the maintenance records to qualify for a 'good will' repair. I fax and called northtown but records from previous years not available due to dealership buyout. I paid to have spark plug replaced. I spent 3 weeks exchanging emails with adrian bonsey at lia to resolve the issue. In my final follow up he mentions he had cleared the exchange of emails from his system. I go online and research the issue discovering the warranty campaign letter, a letter I had never been given before.I am unable to get my emissions done for the state of NY due to a nearly always on check engine light. I consume 2 - 3 quarts of oil between oil changes and foul out a plug every few months. I think Honda owes me a repair since the previous repair did not resolve the known issue.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #94

Mar 092019

Accord

  • miles
During a cold start, and car is stationarythe engine rattles for about 2 seconds. I have found out per the dealer, that this problem is caused by the vtc actuator. Apparently this particular make and model has this problem. Honda has always been aware of this problem and claims that the only remedy is to replace the actuator at a cost of around $900 dollars.however they claim that this may not even correct the problem. Honda was aware of this defect announced a so called recall knowing that this recall would not correct the problem. It was strictly to cover their liability. I feel that Honda should correct this problem for my 2010 Honda Accord at no cost to consumers. Honda corporation was always aware of this defect and still continued to sell this particular model to consumers.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #93

Sep 132019

Accord

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the check engine and vehicle stability assist system warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and six codes appeared. The vehicle was taken to route 23 Honda (located at 700 NJ-23, pompton plains, NJ 07444, (888) 733-9372), where it was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 145,000.

- Hamburg, NJ, USA

problem #92

Sep 032019

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
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

problem #91

Aug 062019

Accord

  • 136,801 miles
I turned on my car and the engine was making a rough sputtering sound and when I started driving, it felt like it was going to cut off. This has happened several times before. The first time it hapened I took it to the dealer and they addressed it for free. The second time I paid a couple hundred dollars to have piston(s) replaced and have it cleaned out. One of the service men at the dealer said the next time this happens it would cost thousands of dollars to fix. That was 3-4 months ago and now it is doing the same thing again. In the approximately 5 years I have owned this car I have replaced 2 alternators and at least 2 batteries. The dealer says that this car prematurely burns off the oil in the engine. It is poor oil consumption. I was trying to top off the oil regularly in between oil changes but nothing has helped this. Please have Honda issue a recall on this make and model

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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