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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,680 miles
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While driving on a highway (2014 Honda Accord, 42000 mile) warning lights for brakes, elec. Stability control (vsa vehicle stability assist), power steering, and abc came on and stayed on for while. They started then to go away for a few miles then stay on most of the time. The car ABS system started acting up when braking and ABS does not engage. I had it checked at the dealer on August 21, 2018 and they indicated that the vsa modulator needs replacement and it is communicating with other systems and components and causing all 4 warning lights to come on. They said the repair will cost $1565. This failure is very premature for such a car than had only 42,000 miles at the time it occurred.
- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA
'takata recall' recently I purchased a 2014 Honda Accord from a dealership which made this my first car ever. Everything was going right up until 3 months of me having the car. My brakes went out without me knowing because someone from that dealership broke off the little chip that makes the squeaking noise. I took it to the dealer to explain to them what had happen showing them the evidence and they made it seem like I was lying while driving on hwy 16 I ended up having a blowout on the passenger side of my car and messed my front fender up. Two(2)months after that in March I purchased a brand new battery because the battery that came with the car had died out. Prior to that I never knew the alternative was the reason for the battery to constantly die out. On March 15 2018 I went back to the dealership to let them know and even inspect my car when one of the manager came to talk to me he said there was absolutely nothing they could do because my warranty was only 30days. Now not knowing anything about a warranty how am I suppose to know or knew all of these problems were going to happen. When I asked about a manufacturer warranty I was told I didn't have one and they were not going to help me with my car. May 10 2018 my friend found out she had a recall on her starter and went and got another one. Now when I locked up the Honda recalls I seen there were two: One for the battery and the second was for the starter. I contacted the dealership again leaving voicemails after voicemail until I couldn't take it anymore and just went up there. As I walk in I asked to speak to the person who was in a hire position. As we are talking he ask me how long I had the car, how many miles, and the question of all when is your warranty expired. After he found out the warranty was expired there was nothing he could do for me. I pay 400 and haven't had the car for a year yet.
- Jackson, MS, USA
The vehicle does not always start when you pressed the start button and only clicks. This can be dangerous if the car stalls in a busy intersection or rail road crossing and the vehicle cannot be started. To start the vehicle (keyless w/fob), you have to press the brake and press the start button. It appears that the brake pedal pressure and the starting of the car may be part of the issue as we have noticed that the car will more likely start when the brake pedal is soft vs. Hard. Not sure if the issue is isolated to the start button, brake master cylinder, both or the electronics that interacts when these two. Any assistance that you may provide with this issue is appreciated. Thank you
- Round Rock, TX, USA
Our 2014 Honda Accord (purchased "certified pre-owned") has an intermittent issue. First of all the car has 53,000 miles. Have already had to replace the battery; since replacing the battery, a myriad of lights come and go on the dash for approximately 1 month. Now the lights are staying on - brake, ABS, fcw, ldw, steering assist. Dealer says "probably" the ABS module ($1400). Launched a complaint about this issue with Honda America - they tell me to take it in and have it checked. My question(s) were (a) by spending $1400, is this going to fix it or will it "probably" fix it. (B) how long before it happens again?- keep in mind the first one lasted 53,000 miles (C) how dangerous is this" no answers to any of these questions were answered; the only thing that was clear was that it wasn't a widespread issue because the nhsta or Honda hadn't issued any kind of tsb or recall. I thought it was somewhat telling when I called another dealership, spoke with the desk person in service. While over the phone, explained the lights that were on - the answer of "it's the ABS module" was instant. For something that isn't "common" or widespread, this was a very quick reply. Also a google search turns up other issues just like the one we are having. Just wonder how safe this is"
- Glasgow, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. While driving 20-30 mph around a curve, the auto brakes engaged and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to vidmar motor company (600 N albany ave, pueblo, co 81003, (719) 544-5844) on several occasions, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer's general manager was taken for a test drive, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system) as a possible cause. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 500.
- Pueblo, CO, USA
I noticed that brakes were not working properly and 4 different warning lights came out at the same time(ABS, brake, vsa, electronic power steering), I went to braman Honda dealer located at 7000 coral way miami, fl.33155 on 11/20/17, they changed vsa modulator and they charged me $1263.09. Since this have to do with safety and the vehicle only had 29,000miles, I decided to contact american Honda but they did not help me to pay for the repair because the warranty was expired. I really would like someone to investigate this issue and call for safety recall asap since I could be dead. I know that many other Honda from same year are reporting same complaint. Thanks in advance.
- Miami, FL, USA
I have been doing the service with Honda of concord since I bought the car from them since 2015. My car tires got bursted this year(2017) and I went with my insurance through Honda of concord collision center to fix the same. During Jan 2017, the Honda checked all my tires as per my insurance fixes only 2 tires and never reported any issues with my other 2 tires. Even the service station, where I had been doing my service since 2015, did not suggest or did my tire alignment. However, proactively, I did my tire alignment @ 26000 miles, when Honda of concord collision center replaced my tires. After that I have done tire rotations, routine check with oil fills with Honda of concord service station. Since my service, in the past one month, I had my TPMS light on for 3 times, every time I called Honda, they asked me to reset it myself in the car, which I did. But, I felt before my warranty expires around 36 K miles, I called in Honda for appointment Sep 2017. Today, when I dropped my car, Honda service guys called me and said, I own responsibility in changing my tires which has wear and tear cover till 60 K miles and I should take responsibility to change brakes at rear end, fluids, etc etc.. when I asked about my warranty on tires and brakes.. they were reluctant and said its not safe to drive all of a sudden. I had given car for service only a month back, where I asked them to check everything and I believe, they did not do anything, since they are reporting me now to drive as unsafe and not at the time of tire rotation or checks. This is very bad and dint expect from Honda
- Charlotte, NC, USA
As I made a right turn to the parking spot with my right foot on the pedal I slowed down to 2-3 mph with foot still on the brake. At about 1-2 feet from the concrete retaining wall limiting the parking spot I pressed on the brake for the final stop. Car accelerated wildly and hit the concrete retaining wall ahead. My foot had never left the brake. Air bags did not inflate. The vehicle was in motion 2-3 mph, on a parking lot. Acceleration happened when I was breaking.
- Santa Barbara, CA, USA
When braking, the vehicle sometimes decides to spontaneously, violently, and unexpectedly take control and lock-up the brakes causing the passengers to be thrown forward and the vehicle to stop in a manner not expected by following traffic (or the driver). This puts the vehicle and passengers at risk of rear-end collision. This seems to occur when the vehicle perceives a nearby object as a hazard (ie vehicle ahead might slow to turn right, , vehicle in next lane appears to be traveling at a much slower speed, when changing lanes to pass a slow-moving vehicle in the lane driver is departing). This has happened on at least four occasions in the last several months. I see at lease four similar cases filed on the NHTSA site (10892728, 10895657, 10521912, 10503138), also in 2013 and later Honda Accord.
- Titusville, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was braking independently without warning. In addition, the steering wheel stiffened and turned right and left independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
- Madison, WI, USA
While drive 2014 Honda Accord fcw light came on when the pushed down on the brake pedal it felt like a sponge and went to the floor with that my front end went under a SUV this should never have happened the car did not stop and it cost 8000 to fix this is not right I notified Honda and as usual said the will keep it on file but not I am even afraid to drive it thank you.
- Clifton, NJ, USA
Have had trouble with the brake system in my car since purchase, I had complained and took the car to the dealer ship due to noise being made when braking. I was told there was no problem, brakes continued to have trouble functioning car would shake when I went to brake, this lead to total failure. I was involved in an accident and the brakes completely failed while in motion causing me to impact the vehicle in front of me, the system locked up and failed to stop.
- Lancaster, CA, USA
Takata recall the brake pedal when too the floor of the SUV. I was coming up on a stop sign.
- Lanham, MD, USA
I was driving along on the highway upon slightly braking a strong vibrating started from the wheels to the engine I look into Honda and problems regarding them when I lost power like a stall is related to engine which causes the vibrating as well as the braking vibrating is a well known problem with Honda warp rotors with only 14,600 miles should'nt be having these issues to early cause im normal driver alsothe aircondtion blowing hot air screen going black on the dash board in and out I pay alot of money very upset with whats happening out of nowhere with this car
- 1 New York 2 Lic Ny, NY, USA
I started my car in park while on a hill with emergency brake on. The car started moving a second or two before I released the emergency brake. Immediately, I lost my power steering and brakes. I stopped the car by putting on the emergency brake and putting the trans mission in park. The total trip was about 100 yards. I noticed that 5 or 6 warning lights were on including the battery. Then I quickly turned the engine off. I waited for about two minutes and restarted the engine and embarked on a 25 mile trip home without further incident.
- East Meadow, NY, USA
I was driving home from work and without warning I felt my vehicle difficult to turn as I prepared to make a left turn. I looked at the instrument panel and notice my electric power steering indicator light on. I applied excessive effort to get the vehicle to turn and manage to stop in a parking lot where, I turned the vehicle off and started the engine again correcting the problem for a short period. The next morning while driving to work I encountered the same situation almost causing me to hit a vehicle and crash into a pond. Updated 9/15/15.... updated 09/30/15 updated 11/07/2017
- Orlando, FL, USA
Whenever I slow down the vehicle to make a left turn, the is a clicking sound made.
- San Jose, CA, USA
- Ontario, CA, USA