10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,065 miles

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problem #132

Sep 302020

Accord

  • 63,000 miles
2015 Honda Accord sport won't start intermittently. I was getting in my car to go to work, when I turned the key and it clicks on the first try, then will start on the second try. Today, I had to try three times before it would start. I got the battery and starter tested and they were both good.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #131

Sep 062020

Accord

  • 46,000 miles
Vehicle will not start while in park. All lights, dash lights, etc come on in the accessory position, but when you turn the key to ignition, the starter does not engage. If you take the drive selector to neutral it will start. This is an intermittent problem that continues to happen since it first started. So far I have not been stranded or needed to have the car towed.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #130

Jul 192020

Accord

  • 110,000 miles
The car sometimes would not start, I only hear a clicking sound. I know it is not the battery because when the car starts, the cranking noise is very good. This issue happened and continues to occur in the past. I bought an extended warranty on this car, promising a stress free maintenance. I have taken the car to a Honda dealership but I get a push back saying "if the issue not present during, they cannot troubleshoot anything". this is tough for consumer like me that was convinced to purchase extended warranty where I feel it's useless and waste of money to what caused me but stressed and worry. I am reaching out to the government Agency such as yourself to perhaps assist/advice on what a consumer should do with this issue

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #129

Jul 052020

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
I've recently noticed small oil spots on my garage floor. My car does not accelerate smoothly and has also started to stall when I'm initially starting it. The stalling seems to be worse when the car has cooled off but once it finally starts, it is running rough until I hit a stable speed. It also seems to run rougher when making turns (which is typically when I'm attempting to accelerate). It has been happening for the past 3-6 months, although inconsistent. I've also had a new battery every year since I've owned this vehicle despite recalls on battery parts/sensors.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #128

Jul 042020

Accord

  • 74,500 miles
I have had several issues with the car not starting and with replacing batteries. In five years, I have had 4 batteries. Sometimes the car starts right away, some times it takes several try's, take a break and try again. Frustrating is really an understatement. I have been stranded at work, in parking lots and in my garage. I keep my car serviced. I just took it in July 3 for oil change. The time before, after the checked my tires in the drive in bay, they asked me if I always have a difficult time starting my car, I told them yes, and asked them to check. Of course they found nothing. Maybe now that the car is no longer under warranty, maybe they will figure out what happening. The fear of getting stranded at night at my place of employment across the bridge or in the dead of winter is unsafe and unsettling. I noted that there are several similar issues in this forum, I would think Honda would find a fix for the truly obvious problem. This was my third Honda, more than likely, my last. Just today, I got into the car and it started right away. I went to the grocery store, got in the car about thirty minutes later and it started right away. I left there and went to get gas. I got back in the car, tried to start the engine and I got nothing. I literally sat at the service station for 15 minutes, trying to start my car. Just as I was ready to call for a tow, it started. This is ridiculous.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

problem #127

Feb 122020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
The car went on fire; the front passenger side was completely burnt. I was at a red light, it started smoking up under the hood, I pulled over, and as I opened the hood it was flaming. Now I have been attempting to repair it as I am still paying the car note. I don't understand how it even happened.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #126

Jun 202020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
My car won't start on the first time I turn the key. I have to turn the key maybe 3-4 times to get the car started. I'm not sure what it could be. I've done research and I'm not the only one that has the problem. It may be a manufacturer problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #125

Jun 232020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 79,000 miles
Started car, drove on highway 20 miles. Parked car to run an errand. Tried to start car 5 mins later; lights lit up on dash but car would not start. Tried several times, finally was successful starting car and continued drive to work. Drove to madison Honda, rt 24, madison, NJ. Advised them of issue while car was running. They examined car and came back 45 mins later saying all systems (battery, starter and alternator) were in good working order. No issues found. They could not repeat my problem so disregarded it. Drove last 10 mins to my office. Several hours later, tried to start car, would not crank. Tried several more times, still nothing. I felt stranded at this location with no means of getting home. Waited a few minutes and tried again and it started with no problem. Every morning since this began it's the same thing. The car is unreliable. Yesterday had to try a handful of times before it started. Today I tried to start the car for 25 minutes before I was successful. Drove to my meeting and later began having problems starting the car again. Problem is quickly and progressively getting worse.this car has less than 80,000 miles on it. I have owned this vehicle since early 2015. The dealership has taken care of regular maintenance. This vehicle is unsafe. I never know if and when it will start again! I'm worried about when it will stop starting at all! and where I'll be when it completely fails! this is a huge safety issue! what about tsb 16-002" a design issue that is going unnoticed and unaddressed? why is Honda not responding to these complaints" because of Honda's lack of consideration and the car's unreliability, I won't be buying another Honda!!! please help!

- Hackettstown, NJ, USA

problem #124

Jun 012020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
Push to start not working properly. Crank with no turnover or just clicks. The car usually starts after multiple attempts. A new starter is needed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #123

Jun 152020

Accord

  • miles
I have a 2015 Honda Accord sport. I've had to replace my battery twice now. Until about 3 - 4 weeks ago, my car was working fine until my ignition wouldn't start when I turned the key. But everything electrical in the vehicle works fine. I have to turn the key dozens of times before the vehicle finally starts. Now it got so worst that it takes 10 to 15 minutes to start the vehicle then it suddenly starts like nothing has happened. Did a search on various Honda forums and apparently is a common problem for this vehicle model.

- Marana, AZ, USA

problem #122

May 152020

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
Car alarm goes with no reason.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #121

Mar 202020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 60,765 miles
Car has trouble starting. Won't turn over. Just clicks when you turn the key. The car was off and not in motion. It happens several times a day no matter where I'm parked. At first it started happening occasionally. Now it happens every time I start the car. I had a mechanic check it out and can't find out what's wrong but recommended a new starter.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #120

May 192020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 38,000 miles
I own a 2015 Honda Accord with 38K miles. I started having problems with it starting. Some days it would crank right up other times I have to try multiple times or not start unless it's jump started. I took it to have the battery checked they told me it was my battery so we installed a new battery and it started acting up again not wanting to start. I finally took it in to be checked today and they tell me it's the starter!!! this is ridiculous for a car with 38,000 miles. Now it looks like I have to fork out $800 for a starter. I am a very dissatisfied Honda customer..don't plan on ever purchasing another after this. Honda needs to make this right for their customers!!!!!

- Lansing, KS, USA

problem #119

May 192020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 69,000 miles
Car does not start randomly. Lights and dashboard will come on but engine will not start and makes a clicking noise. After turning the keys a few times the car will start like nothing happened, and this issue has been going on for a few months recently. Car is parked. Went to dealership and they said it was a starter issue and after researching the problem many 2015 Accord dealers are having the exact same issue.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #118

May 142020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
My car is having issues turning on. It is brand new 2015 from a Honda certified lot. Upon startup I hear a grinding or whining noise from the starter area. (not always) maybe a faulty starter motor and incorrect positioning of the torque converter ring gear, the gear with which the starter meshes to spin the engine at startup. It is a problem I have every day when I try to turn on my car. Sometime it goes on the first press start, other times, I've waited an hour in my car trying to turn it on to get to my next destination.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #117

May 122020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 124,596 miles
Car started and ran for half day near end of day car won't start. Battery and alternator was replaced 2 years later car has same issue of car not starting after car was running fine for most of the day.

- Groveland, FL, USA

problem #116

Apr 202020

Accord

  • 22,000 miles
Car will not start. The battery has been replaced and is less than 2 years old. Lots of other people are complaining of the same issue. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T56656_ds799830 this is my second time with this problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #115

Mar 312020

Accord

  • 61,640 miles
Loss of engine power, no acceleration while engaging the gas foot pedal, shacking of car and unable to accelerate. First time, vehicle was in motion on a city street second time, while turning to merge on to freeway ramp and continues to do it soon after starting the vehicle and becoming mobile on city streets.

- Port Hueneme, CA, USA

problem #114

Aug 152019

Accord

  • 55,000 miles
My car sometimes starts, sometimes doesn't start. Sometimes it starts right away on the first try. Sometimes it takes multiple tries after a few seconds to a few minutes. The times when it doesn't start, I turn the key in the ignition and hear one single tiny click. The dash board lights come on, radio plays, air cond. Works, wipers work headlights work. Eventually, after a few retries, the engine will start. Sometimes it starts after waiting a few minutes. When I do get the car started, it runs perfectly smooth. No stalling or sputtering, no weird noises, no problems with acceleration. It's only on starting when there is a problem this has been going on for about 6/7 months.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #113

Mar 052020

Accord

  • 79,000 miles
2015 Accord LX will not start sometimes.just clicks when key is turned.all lights and everything else are working properly. New battery has been installed and still having same issue. It appears this is happening to numerous other consumers but no progress is being made by Honda to address this problem. Have been left stranded because of this issue on occasion.

- Glade Spring, VA, USA

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