10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,803 miles

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problem #45

Aug 182017

Accord

  • miles
My 2014 Accord, purchased in April 2014, began burning oil and had to have extensive work/repairs done. According to a recall notice on models manufactured shortly after mine, a similar issue occurred. I was informed by the service center that they had seen several cars the same model as mine with the same issue but no recall notice had been issued yet. If not already done, I believe this issue should be looked into for a potential recall. I can send documents of what work was done.

- Edgewater, MD, USA

problem #44

Jan 292018

Accord

  • 31,000 miles
When I start the car it wouldn't start all the time, sporadically I would get no start. The light, acc, radio, nav everything turns on but the engine wont start. I try again few times it will start, I bought this car in July 2014, 31000 miles on it till date. I notified the dealership in May 2017, they could not find anything wrong with it until the warranty period expired then they sold me a battery thinking that would solve the "no start" problem. I called Honda and inquired after researching the internet they refused to address the problem until their dealership is able to re create it. 3 months later the problem became so worse I would get no start 2nd/3rd time I start the car, I took it to another dealership and they identified it's the starter and would cost me $1000 to replace. Once the starter was replaced, I had the problem resurface 4 times that month. I took it back to the dealership and they replaced the defective starter again under warranty. 3 weeks later I had the same problem, 4 times no start in the same week, I took it back to the dealership again and they rotated the gear pinion ring/adjusted the torque converter as per Honda. The problem has not happened since, these service guys at the dealership I'm going are excellent but I cant imagine I'm driving Honda 's top of the class Accord ex-L which is so very unreliable.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #43

May 012017

Accord

  • 44,000 miles
This car consumes 3 quarts of oil between oil changes.

- Monroe, CT, USA

problem #42

Jan 092018

Accord

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. While the vehicle was stationary, it would not start when prompted. Carey park Honda in snellville, Georgia was made aware of the failure, but could not determine the source of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

- Newburn, GA, USA

problem #41

Dec 012017

Accord

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the starter on the vehicle was defective and prevented the vehicle from starting. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to matt castrucci Honda (3013 mall park dr, dayton, oh) where it was diagnosed that the starter motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #40

Dec 182017

Accord

  • miles
Oil life at 40%. car was making noise. While driving and pressed on brakes...oil pressure light would turn on and off. Checked oil on car. No drop of oil in the engine. Excessive oil consumption. No leaks.. carbon found on cylinders, inside engine and on pinston rings. This is not normal especially when consistent oil changes, fuel injection was cleaned, and cvt transmission is also replaced consistently. I just bought the car 6months ago. Engine is currently dismantled and warranty does not cover! completely upsetting!

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #39

Dec 192017

Accord

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. When the push to start button was depressed, the vehicle did not start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for the past three months. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was described in technical service bulletin number: 16-002. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

- Manchester, NJ, USA

problem #38

Oct 252017

Accord

  • 69,000 miles
My vehicle is having starting issues. On some mornings, it will take about 15 or more times to actually start my vehicle, and some mornings it will turn over immediately. It is very disturbing because I have a 2014 vehicle and should not be having any problems with it as far as it starting. I have also been informed that there was a recall on newer Honda for this exact reason, the starter. As always, my vehicle is stationary when trying to start it.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #37

Nov 052017

Accord

  • 66,928 miles
Vehicle was parked in private residential driveway and not moving. Woke to find engine compartment of vehicle in flames.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #36

May 112017

Accord

  • 35,000 miles
The battery was messed up and I wasnt even aware of the recall and I had to pay for a replacement battery. I just read about the recall

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #35

Nov 162017

Accord

  • miles
My 2014 Accord ex sedan is on recall notice and I am having a final repair on the battery management senor next week. For several weeks I am experiencing an electrical problem intermittently trying to start my car. When I push the start button with my foot on the brake pedal sometimes the care does not start. I have had the car since Nov. 2013 and have only had this problem for the past few weeks. All symbols on the instrument panel light up and quickly go off and I get a notice on the instrument panel "power is on": when I push the button again 1-3 times, the car starts. I have not experienced problems with stalling or cutting off while in motion. My battery is only 2 yr. Old. And it was just checked last month and the charge was ok. Clearly there is a short affecting ignition of the ignition of the engine. The problem I have described has so far only occurred when the car is stationary. I only have 42,000 miles on the car and so this should not be happening and is quite disturbing; it can become a major safety problem. I know that NHTSA has issued Honda electrical system campaigns F/ recall notices for other Honda vehicles with the same problem, but yet for my 2014 sedan. It needs to be included. From reviewing the NHTSA complaint database it is clear this is a known problem by NHTSA and Honda and needs to be dealt with. I am requesting that this complaint be expeditiously investigated and the problem for my car and is recognized as a systemic problem for multiple Honda products for many years and Honda figure out a permanent solution. I am requesting that Honda covers the cost of parts/labor to fix even though I am past the regular warranty period (except I am still within the power train warranty ) this week (November 13 to 11/17) problem occurred 4 times.

- North Bethesda, MD, USA

problem #34

May 012017

Accord

  • 60,000 miles
There has been numerous complaints in regards to the starter having a "grinding", "static-like", or "whining" sound and it has seemingly affected my car as well. For example, when I am preparing to leave for my destination, do a basic press of the starter button, and I will hear that grinding and whining sound... on occasion, it will take a number of tries to get the car started. This has been happening on the regular. There is a Honda technical bulletin (dated February 5, 2016) number 16-002 in regards to the starter and also a pending class action lawsuit (merkin V. Honda North american Inc., american Honda motor co., Honda motor company ltd.) I cannot pinpoint an exact date on when this started (I gave you my best answer), but it has been going on for several months and I fear if it continues, it could hurt my car in the long run or I could possibly be stranded if I go on a long journey somewhere

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #33

Jul 242014

Accord

  • miles
Car has started to stall while driving. I was coming up to a red light traveling about 10 miles per hour and the car cut off.

- Dublin, GA, USA

problem #32

Jul 112017

Accord

  • 42,000 miles
My car has been to Honda twice for the same problem. The first incident was June 20th at 5pm at whole foods in phoenix. The car would turn over then die. The next morning I took it to Honda (it started and drove). I picked it up at 5pm, they stated they could find nothing wrong with the car. As I'm sitting in the car at Honda the car died and wouldn't start. The next day they told me it was the starter and replaced it and I picked up the car Friday June 23rd. The car was fine until Sunday around 3pm at safeway on phoenix where the car would start and then die. I took an uber home and scheduled a tow. When I got back to safeway the car started and I drove it home. Monday morning June 26 I took it to my local mechanic who diagnosed the fuel pump to be bad after two days. I towed it back to Honda on June 28th to have the fuel pump changed under warranty. They had to order the part and I did not get my car back until July 8th. On my way to work Tuesday July 11th the car died while on the freeway interchange between I10W and I17N and was forced to the side of the rode (there's barely a shoulder) and wait for a tow as the car would no start. I was towed to showcase Honda where the car is now. This last incident was more than just an inconvenience it was completely unsafe. This is the third time they have had the car and I have almost no confidence they are capable of figuring out what is wrong with this car (that's under warranty) and I honestly don't feel safe driving that car any longer.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #31

May 012017

Accord 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
Initial problem with push button start - would not start on first push. Started at about 55K mileage. Problem has worsened - may start on first push, but sometimes takes many pushes in combination with brake release and depressing or just pushing without touching the brake - then braking and pushing. Very intermittent in terms of how many pushes - sometimes just a couple, sometime 10 or more! now at just under 60K mileage, car cannot be trusted. Error codes come up as 85-01 vsa system malfunction and 61-11 vsa modulator control unit power source circuit (ic) low voltage and B-1240 - a problem in the mode control linkage door or motor. These error codes do not seem related to the push button start issue, but is another problem to investigate and fix. The push button problem happens to many people and Honda is aware of it. My mechanic called his inside contact at the local dealer and they keep starters on hand for this. They will not handle as a warranty or 'recall' type problem and one has to pay a lot for the fix - starter replacement can be close to $1K!! another Honda contact knows of this issue - it is because the starter on the Accord, especially the 2.4L engine, is mounted below the exhaust manifold, heats up significantly and begins to fail - depends more on the # of starts than mileage, apparently. My Accord is started many times per day. This issue should be fixed under a recall event, I believe, but I must get mine fixed now!!! not good! also a problem from day 1, is the forward warning camera gets hot, here in southern cal, and will not work until the ac system cools it down. Very unsafe and worthy of further review as well.

- Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA

problem #30

Apr 182017

Accord

  • 52,020 miles
I have reported the loss of motor oil to the dealer twice, in April, and today June 10. The service technician stated that Honda will lose a quart of oil every 1000 miles.. I asked lose?? he said yes. I am concerned that they are not addressing the issue. This is the second time I go in to get service.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #29

Apr 102017

Accord

  • 56,000 miles
2014 Honda Accord sport experiencing progressive intermittent starting problems with 56,000 miles on odometer. Car has a new battery less than 4 months old. Clicking sound can be heard under engine but starter will not turn. After 3 to 15 attempts starter will engage and car starts. Problem occurs at any time, with hot or cold engine. Internet search shows many others are experiencing same problem. Dealers are recommending starter replacement. Dealer repair is between $600 to $900.

- North Hills, CA, USA

problem #28

Aug 012016

Accord

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption....Honda saying it is normal.....

- San Antono, TX, USA

problem #27

Dec 062016

Accord

  • 47,100 miles
In July 2016, dealer replaced starter based on service bulletin. Had complained for some time that occasionally when starting the vehicle, the starter energizes but does not engage the flywheel. I provided a video of the occurrence to the dealer which prompted the replacement in July. Car was fine for a couple of months, then the problem began to reoccur. Returned to dealer who evaluated and because the issue is intermittent could find nothing wrong. On 12/6/16, tried several times to start my vehicle without success. All you hear is the whining of the starter, I have on video. Let vehicle sit a while and tried later with success. Brought vehicle back to dealer the next day, showed them the video. The took vehicle in and determined everything was normal. They did not experience the issue with the starter because it is intermittent, occurring about every 3-4 days. They sent me on my way. I am concerned that with winter in full swing, I will be stranded out in my car because of a faulty starter. I am uncomfortable going anywhere with my vehicle.

- Gardner, MA, USA

problem #26

Sep 012016

Accord

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the motor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

- Richmond, TX, USA

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