10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,120 miles

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problem #70

Dec 162020

Accord

  • 50,000 miles
For more than a year, my car has been having issues starting up. It rarely starts on the first attempt. It usually starts on the second attempt. There are times when it takes multiple attempts to start. I have planned on having the starter replaced when I have the timing belt replaced in a few months. However, today I discovered this site and realized many others have the same issue. Have there been resolutions for anyone" if so, what was the resolution"

- Moundville, AL, USA

problem #69

Sep 232020

Accord

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated at start-up he heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that the key was removed from the ignition however, the engine remained running. The contact had the vehicle towed to depaula Chevrolet (785 central ave, albany, NY 12206) where a diagnostic test was performed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #68

Jul 022020

Accord

  • miles
If I have the car light on auto and turn off the car the engine still runs and it does not turn off until I turn of the auto switch for the headlights and the indicator comes on randomly and I don't feel safe in this car

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #67

Sep 192020

Accord

  • 53,000 miles
I just replace the battery for the 3rd time on 9/19/2020. This is a problem for a car 4 years old

- River Ridge, LA, USA

problem #66

Jul 222020

Accord

  • 40,000 miles
!. car seat is unstable in back seat no matter where you place it. 2. I have 40,450 miles on my 2016 Accord sedan and have spent $300 already only for my A/C to not work. It keeps blowing the relay switch out. Now they're telling me I need a new clutch and it will be almost $1400; my display will change and my radio goes off, my doors may or may not lock/unlock. I believe it stems from the electrical problems with the battery recall (which I had repaired, but battery keeps corroding) leaking moisture into the engine.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #65

Aug 012020

Accord

  • 101,000 miles
Front right drl, part of the running light burned out, to replace the running light you must replace the entire headlight assembly which can be up to $1500 or more. Most people that purchase a Honda Accord cannot afford to repair something that burns out just like any other light for $1500. This is unacceptable, Honda motor co. Needs to recall and repair this mistake for free. This is ridiculous to have to replace the entire headlight assembly.

- Hutchinson, KS, USA

problem #64

Aug 082020

Accord

  • 63,000 miles
My car keeps losing all power while im driving and then turns on.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #63

Mar 012020

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
Multiple issues with car not starting even with a new batter. Will have to jump the car off each time I drive. Car stalling when I drive it.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #62

Apr 032020

Accord

  • 82,976 miles
When I push the push button starter it makes a high pitch noise and doesn't start. When I push it the second time it starts. Occasionally, after F I drive the car, cut it off and then try to start it, it won't start. I wait a second or two then try and it starts. This problem started in October 2019. Now it is happening more frequently, at least three - four times a week depending on how often I drive the car. The last time it happened was April 3, 2020. As a result of (covid-19), I am not driving it every day. The

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #61

Apr 012020

Accord

  • 49,500 miles
The issue started when I was barely over 42,000 miles, maybe 7 months ago in October of 2019. The car would stall after it was parked for a little over 5 minutes. I replaced the battery on it and everything worked fine for another couple of days. Then, it stalled again. I took it to the Honda service center and they were not able to find a defect on the car. I decided to take it run a diagnostics through a third party after two days ago, it stalled as I was driving home. The diagnostics said my car has a defective fuel pump. What is really irresponsible on Honda's part is the fact that I take it every time and I have asked them to run this diagnostics and they have not done so.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #60

Mar 062020

Accord

  • 37,000 miles
My backup camera has started to do exactly what the newer models are doing and not working when I put it into reverse. Im now looking into if it is covered under warranty or not which I doubt because it is now over 4 years old. The only thing my backup camera displays is the green lines but no picture. I would very much like help from Honda as it only has 37000 miles on

- Bellefonte, PA, USA

problem #59

Mar 062020

Accord 4-cyl

  • 79,000 miles
Last night my dashboard lost electricity for about 2 seconds and my engine stalled. I lost power steering control. After 2 seconds, electrical components of the dashboard returned to normal, as did the power steering and engine, and everything was fine. This morning, I drove on a street & smoke entered the cabin area of the car & I pulled over immediately. Opened the hood and the battery (positive terminal) was fully engulfed in flames. A gentleman put out the fire with water from the gas station. My battery is 1/4 melted, due to the fire. Other plastic parts of the engine are also slightly melted. I called gardena Honda (in los angeles ca) and they told me my 2016 Honda Accord was not part of the battery sensor recall but the service person told me that she had seen my email and forwarded it to her supervisor, and that she would speak to him to see what they could do. She told me that her supervisor said to immediately bring it into the gardena, ca Honda dealership. Upon arrival the service people told me they would definitely be charging me at least $160 for a diagnosis. I then explained to them that I was misled, as when I initially called I was told that she would check to see what they could do and that she would call me back. At no time did she say I would be charged for anything. Instead, she mislead me by saying she had spoken to her supervisor and that he said to bring it in immediately. They mislead me, wasted my time, and are putting people's lives in danger as although my vehicle (2016 Honda Accord with VIN is apparently not part of the recall, my car's battery caught fire and I am sure other people's car's will also catch fire. The recall should be expanded beyond the current list. The consumer stated a metal piece intended to hold the battery in place loosened and came in contact with the positive terminal of the battery causing the failure.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #58

Mar 202019

Accord

  • miles
There is times when I try to turn on the vehicle and it makes a grinding noise and the vehicle doesn't start.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #57

Jan 022020

Accord

  • 48,000 miles
Daytime running light is out.

- Hope Valley, RI, USA

problem #56

Mar 012018

Accord

  • 38,000 miles
The backup camera has quit working. When in reverse the screen is now black.

- Hurricane, WV, USA

problem #55

Nov 012019

Accord

  • miles
The led strip of light around my headlight on drivers side is partially blown. That is always a distraction to oncoming cars

- Eastman, GA, USA

problem #54

Nov 212019

Accord

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the battery charge warning indicator illuminated as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the battery charge sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V418000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

- Springwater, NY, USA

problem #53

Sep 202019

Accord

  • miles
August 2018 battery in car stopped working. Stationary car would not start. Replaced battery and in November 2019 battery stopped working again. Car wont start. November 2019 problems with gas. When pushing the gas on residential street it stops, wont go further.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #52

Nov 192019

Accord

  • 33,000 miles
Not able to start the car. It struggles to start or won't start at all. I have issues with this before and apparently this issue still has not been resolved. I have found that this has happened to many other owners as well. Please advise Honda of this ongoing issue.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #51

Nov 192019

Accord

  • 65,321 miles
Since I got the car in 2016 the radio has been freezing then going completely black while driving. My battery has died multiple times without leaving anything on or open. I'm currently sitting in the parking lot after just starting my car and moving it to another parking spot, came back to start my car and go home and the battery was faintly trying to start and then completely died. My car won't start and the radio screen is white. Now is making a clicking sound without touching anything.

- Antioch, CA, USA

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