10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,614 miles

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problem #40

Jun 262024

Accord

  • miles
In the dashboard, EPS (Electronic Power Steering), VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), ABS (Anti Lock Brake system), and BRAKE lights would turn on and off Intermittently. The lights could turn on starting the car in the morning or after driven for some time, for short period of time - 15 minutes to long period of time - 60 minutes. When these lights are on initially, a clank could be typically heard. When driven and slowed to around 10 MPH, the high-to-low whine could be heard. At low speeds, the car jerks on deaccelearation and acceleration. The car may be difficult to drive smoothly at low speeds. OBDII reader found no fault codes. Reports of other cars with simillar problem indicate issue with ABS module, wheel speed sensor, and/or battery.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #39

Nov 142023

Accord

  • miles
ABS / VSA module failure

- Jonesboro , GA, USA

problem #38

Sep 032023

Accord

  • miles
I took my 2014 Honda Accord Ex in for repairs on September 4, 2023 and the Honda dealership informed me that after replacing the battery that the it that the VSA Modulator on the car has gone bad which has been a common problem with this year Honda Accord and others from 2013 all the way to the 2017. And this part has been on back order for months. This a shame.

- Forestville , MD, USA

problem #37

Sep 042022

Accord

  • miles
Car occasionally experiences unintended acceleration. This happening today 9/4/2022. Car was brought to a complete stop. It suddenly accelerated while the foot was still on the brake, causing it to rear-end the car in front. Thankfully there no physical injuries reported (yet) We had experienced this a couple of time before. I had contact Honda as well as the local dealer and they cleared the car with no changes.

- Redmond, WA, USA

problem #36

Mar 302022

Accord

  • miles
A strange thing occurred while I was dropping my grandchildren to school on 3/30/22 at 8:45 AM.? After dropping off the kids, as I started the car in the car drop off lane, there was no acceleration despite me hitting the accelerator, the car would not accelerate, and cars exiting the school parking lot backed up behind my car. Suddenly, the car accelerated in an uncontrolled manner on its own, brakes did not work, and all warning lights on the side of the dashboard came on.? I steered the car towards an empty area and was ready to crash it into an obstacle to bring it to a stop.? I tried to put the car in park but despite putting it in park, the car continued its acceleration forward. I also tried to turn off the car by hitting the start/stop button but the car would not turn off. The car accelerated uncontrollably for at least 0.3 miles. After this uncontrolled and automatic acceleration, the car came to a stop. I had the car towed to the Honda dealership. Honda dealership advisor told me that there was no recall on this model.? However, a quick search on car message boards shows that this phenomenon of sudden and uncontrolled acceleration has been reported on 2014, and 2015 and 2016 Honda Accord model year cars as well. Fortunately, no children or their parents in the school were injured this time. ? I hope you will direct the Honda dealership to identify and fix the problem.? I am afraid to drive the car without understanding the reason for this frightening experience.? Dealership address is 675 State Avenue Emmaus PA 18049 Phone number 610-965-1365 Associate who is helping me is Michael Paxos

- Macungie, PA, USA

problem #35

Feb 272022

Accord

  • miles
The EPS system has an issue that caused my car to stop on the highway. I was able to move to the side of the road but the car was jerking back and forth. The engine light and tire pressure sensor also infighter.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #34

Nov 082021

Accord

  • miles
While driving the vehicle, stalling, and braking hard the electronic power steering, vehicle stability assist, forward collision warning, antilock braking system, lane departure warning and parking brake indicator lights all activated. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who diagnosed a faulty vsa modulator control unit. When I attempted to order the part we were informed that the part is backordered 3-6 months.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #33

Jun 092021

Accord

  • miles
While breaking at slow speed tachometer races to 3000 RPM. After pressing the brake harder speed goes back to normal in a few seconds. This has happened on three different occasions.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

problem #32

Aug 312018

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
I AM INQUIRING ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE. WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, OR PARK, SPORT I CANNOT SEE THE LIGHT ON THE SYSTEM. IT CONSTANTLY BLINKS LIKE IT'S STUCK. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP NUMEROUS TIMES TO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS. I AM IN THE MILITARY AND ACTIVE DUTY SO I USE MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE FOR WORK. IT ALSO HAS CONNECTION ISSUES WITH MY BLUETOOTH WHEN I TRY TO CONNECT MY PHONE OR NEED TO TAKE A PHONE CALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A FEW YEARS AND I STILL HAVE MY DOCUMENTATION AND RECEIPTS FOR ALL THE HONDAS AND SERVICE DEALERS THAT HAVE PREFORMED SERVICES ON MY CAR AND IT NEVER GETS FIXED OR RESOLVED AND DATES BACK ALL THE WAY FROM 2016-2020. THERE HAS BEEN TIMES WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON IN THE MORNING AND THE TEMPERATURE AND SCREENS ARE ALL SCRAMBLED AS WELL. I ADDED ALL MY RECEIPTS AND I HAVE SPENT OVER $6,007.23 TO BE EXACT ON MY CAR REPAIRS AND STILL NO RESOLUTION FOR THE ELECTRICAL ERRORS THAT KEEP HAPPENING. I DO HOPE SOMEONE CAN RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AND MY SAFETY CONCERNS ON MY VEHICLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I CAN BE CONTACTED BELOW. [XXX] CELL: [XXX] EMAILS: [XXX] OR [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Joint Base Mdl, NJ, USA

problem #31

Feb 132021

Accord

  • 97,000 miles
February 13, 2021 around 11:45 I was driving with my son and his friend & my dog with me, I about to make a left in intersection when I hit the gas pedal I hear a noise under my car (boom) then the car won't go foward even though I hit gas. Then I put in reverse it's the same thing it won't stop the car are still moving backward so I hit the brake and the car stop in the middle of intersection. So I put the gear in "P" park position but the car are still moving down the hill. Slowly by slowly backwards and then I hit the snow on the side road that's why the car stop. I'm so nervous on that moment even my son and his friend are scared.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #30

May 282020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 112,000 miles
While driving the vehicle at low speeds on city streets the electronic power steering, vehicle stability assist, forward collision warning, antilock braking system, lane departure warning and parking brake indicator lights all activated. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who diagnosed a faulty vsa modulator control unit, Honda part # 57110-T2G-L02. When we attempted to order the part we were informed that the part is backordered with no expected release date. That was June 2, 2020. Today is June 22, 2020 and I called Honda again with the same result. I believe the warning indicators are accurately communicating that these safety systems are offline and am not driving the vehicle until I can repair it. It seems unreasonable and unsafe that Honda cannot provide a replacement for such a crucial safety-related part.

- Cameron Park, CA, USA

problem #29

Mar 052020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 57,525 miles
My name is [xxx] and I bought this car Honda Accord 2014, from quest auto sales in sacramento, CA95821 on March 2020.this car don't have good acceleration or pick up speed like it should be.the day I test drive it was ok, but he gave it to me next day.afterwards I kept calling this dealer no answer back.I don't know what is the problem with this car feels like drive and pick up is very poor with very low power.please let me know if you have any idea about the problem, on the highway performance is really poor, will appreciate a lot. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #28

Aug 222019

Accord

  • 35,545 miles
Driver entered car after grocery shopping. Car was put into drive and light accelerator pressure was applied appropriate for moving out of the parking space. Car proceeded to advance slowly at first but suddenly accelerated. The amount of rapid and sudden acceleration was inconsistent and disproportionate with the amount of pressure and effort that was applied to the accelerator when advancing from the parking space. Three (3) pedestrians were either hit directly by the car or the resultant debris from the accident. Two (2) required medical care/hospitalization. Additionally there was significant property damage to the grocery store and vehicle. The cost to repair damage to the vehicle has been appraised at about $9,500. The extent and nature of injuries to pedestrians and damage to building has not yet been determined. The 2014 Honda Accord according to public NHTSA database reporting has experienced at least 17 sudden acceleration events (sae) attributed to failed vehicle speed control with strikingly similar circumstances. According to NHTSA public reportings Honda has been notified of some of these 17 saes. The saes are not limited to just 2014 Honda Accord. It has been reported in other model years in 9th generation Accord. The 2014 Honda Accord are part of the 9th generation Honda Accord from (2013 to 2017) in North America. Request NHTSA investigate sudden acceleration events in 9th generation Honda Accord (2013 to 2017) in North America. There are significant number of instances of sae to observe a clear and present pattern to warrant an in-dept investigation. There have been prior instances of Honda recalling vehicles due to sae.

- Roslyn, NY, USA

problem #27

Jun 242019

Accord

  • 124,869 miles
While driving the car at 65 miles per hour, vehicle auto braked suddenly causing car from behind to near miss my rear of my vehicle. Car the alarmed on ABS, stability control, lane departure, forward collision, adaptive cruise, braking, power steering, vehicle stability and hill start problem. Took car to middletown Honda of NY. Dealer identified problem as vsa module failure. Cost to replace is $1550 plus labor. Vsa module failure is a common problem and should be identified as a safety recall. Car that nearly hit me was driven by off duty police officer who was not happy. Took car immediately to dealer for service. Dealer did not have part to correct problem. Dealer demanded that car remain at dealer due to being unsafe to drive. Dealer was kind enough to give me a loaner car until repairs can be made. This is a serious safety issues!

- Port Jervis, NY, USA

problem #26

Dec 142018

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
I took my car to Honda dealership 2 weeks ago.they reprogram a key and replace a recall sensor, so I was told. They also did a system update.since then I have had multiple issue with my car. 1st was a charging system warning, which I thought was my alternator or battery, but they said was nothing. Three days ago I got into my car to start it and it would not start stated " fcw system failed" after 3 attempts its started but acceleration would not respond. Rmp stayed below 2000 even with my foot deep on the gas pedal. I turn the car off and let it sit for for 20 mins, then it accelerator came back. But fwc and all service lights stayed on. Wake up the next day all lights went away like nothing had happened. Today I was driving home and the acceleration occur again. While on the high way it would not respond. Made it home safe. As I was about to get in my car again it would not start. Car has power but is not starting. At one point of trying to start my mph gaged was flicking, even after I release the start button. Ive read many reports by customers having the same issue with the fwc fail as well as the starter system. Base on my research it seems that only Honda Accord 2014 having this issue. Honda cant seem to find the source of the problem and this is bad. Whatever the cause may be Honda needs to find a solution to this. I was left stranded with no help and no one to call on. Because one moment my car was driving like the 2014 car it is and next it was not.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #25

Jul 092018

Accord

  • 47,000 miles
I was slowly making a left turn into and pulling into a front end in parking space with my foot on the brake, the car as already going straight into the parking space when the car suddenly accelerated, could not be slowed down or stopped by the brake, jumped the curb, and crashed into the building. Air bag did not deploy.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA

problem #24

May 092018

Accord

  • 2,000 miles
My transmission went out at 100K miles uncertain why but its obviously a recall on a bad car im still making payments and the car doesnt work the car has engine issues and no cold A/C and many other issues I think this car needs to be overlooked at its only been since 2014 til 2018 and the car should have not had any issues im so sad that Honda let me down I owned several Honda im the past and I trusted there vehicle but im not happy with this 2014 Honda Accord sport I hope this issues gets doubt with and Honda understands I owned Honda Accord before many of them and this one has been a lemon from what I see not a good year for Honda 2014 or my car was a lemon

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #23

Apr 012017

Accord

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. After driving more than 15 miles at highway speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, the instrument panel warning indicators, including the check engine indicator, illuminated. The vehicle was taken to open road Honda in Edison, NJ, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

problem #22

Jun 022017

Accord

  • 32,820 miles
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

problem #21

Oct 192016

Accord

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to be repaired, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that the failure may have been due to the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

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