10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,934 miles

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problem #89

Oct 062019

Accord

  • 13,000 miles
When traveling at high speeds the brakes keep setting themselves. We were almost rear ended during one instance. The Honda dealer has not been able to fix this very dangerous situation.

- Anderson, CA, USA

problem #88

Sep 302019

Accord

  • 20,000 miles
I went to the dealership for and oil change at 20,000 miles and was told that my rear pads were worn and needed to be replaced. The front pads are fine. This issue was recalled in 2010 and needs to be recalled again.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #87

Mar 012019

Accord

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, on several occasions, the vehicle stopped and the brakes seized. The contact disabled the braking feature. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dch academy Honda (1101 U.S. 9, old bridge, NJ 08857, (732) 847-4391) where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper needed to be replaced and the vehicle needed to be calibrated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #86

Sep 212019

Accord

  • 64,000 miles
Collision mitigation braking system warning indicator is visible on the dash after vehicle shudders and jerks, and adaptive cruise control becomes disabled until the car restarts. This happens while vehicle is in motion at highway speeds, above 50mph.

- Lake In The Hills, IL, USA

problem #85

Sep 212019

Accord

  • 12,500 miles
Brake pulsates are when applying brakes at speed 40 moh or higher. Since I noticed and took it to the dealer after 12.5K miles they will not cover the repair. According to the associate this will continue to happen every 12K miles.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #84

Sep 032019

Accord

  • 9,600 miles
Collision mitigation system does not work; initial issue was warning systems went on with no one in front of car. Second time brakes were applied to vehicle with no one in front of car, leading to car induced panic stop on road, thankfully, no one was trailing my car at that time. Honda test drove and could not find anything; since this is sporadic, this was not surprising. Told them it is a very dangerous condition and that this is a well documented complaint on websites; they told us we can turn off front mitigation collision system each time we drive. Requested dealership general manager to report this condition to regional director at Honda

- Monroe Township, NJ, USA

problem #83

Sep 012019

Accord

  • 29,000 miles
My 2018 Honda Accord sport crash mitigation system is not working correctly at highway speed with no vehicles around the brakes apply hard at times taking the car from 65 miles an hour down to 40 mph in just a few seconds on one occasion I almost got rear ended by a tractor trailer Honda says there's nothing they can do about

- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA

problem #82

Aug 292019

Accord

  • 13,000 miles
My 2018 Honda Accord braked spontaneously for no reason. The word brake appears on the console and the car engages the brakes suddenly and forcefully. I've had several incidents and there were no vehicles or objects in front of my vehicle. During two episodes, I was driving 40 mph when my car braked spontaneously- it caused my head/neck to jerk forward. Fortunately, the vehicles behind me did not tear end me. I called the dealership. They said the brake mitigation system engages when driving through construction zones and told me to turn off the system in construction zones. He said 'that's how the system is designed to work'. I was not in a construction zone. This is extremely dangerous. It appears Honda is aware of the problem and is not taking steps to correct it.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #81

Aug 162019

Accord

  • 13,072 miles
I was turning right into the parking space for my car at my home with my foot resting on the brake pedal and going at a very slow speed. Then suddenly the car accelerated on its own. I had to step hard on the brake, which made it veer to the right. I was able to make the car stop just short of hitting our other car. This happened once before about a month ago when I was driving in my driveway, again at a very slow speed, this time going straight, when the car accelerated for no reason. Again, I was able to stop the car by slamming on the brakes.

- Waymart, PA, USA

problem #80

Jul 052019

Accord

  • 11,921 miles
Multiple errors involving vehicle's collision mitigation braking system (cmbs). Cmbs system fails regularly (approximately every 120 miles of driving) during routine use at freeway speeds. System failure shuts down adaptive cruise control (acc), collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) and displays error to "see your dealer".

- Collierville, TN, USA

problem #79

Jul 262018

Accord

  • 21,800 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. While driving 70 mph, the brakes seized when the brake pedal was depressed. During the most recent brake failure, the vehicle hopped a curb and the front and rear driver's side tires became damaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the tire repairs. The vehicle was then taken to coral springs Honda (9400 w atlantic blvd, coral springs, fl 33071, (954) 369-4679) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 21,800.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #78

Jun 302019

Accord

  • 10,000 miles
When driving with cruise control and forward collision avoidance system enabled the car will at random times apply the breaks when there is nothing in front of the vehicle. So far this has happened during interstate driving approximately 2-4 times in the first 10,000 miles of ownership.

- Ferdinand, IN, USA

problem #77

Jan 082019

Accord

  • 22,000 miles
Collision mitigation braking system activated for no reason, on surface roads and highway speeds, vehicle slammed on brakes automatically, there is nothing on the road in front of the car. This has occurred numerous times. Dealerships told me that there was no registration in the warranty system because they were unable to fix the problem so no record of this problem was sent to Honda usa.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #76

Jun 292019

Accord

  • 9,500 miles
Today I was driving home, doing 45 miles per hour. This is a two lane road, there were no cars near me. Suddenly, the car beeped twice, the brake sign came on the dashboard and the car stopped violently. The seat beat locked down across me. Thankfully there was no one behind me. My neck and right shoulder are now hurting. The incident happened a mile from my home. My husband called the Honda dealer when I got home to report the incident. This is the third incident since we purchased the vehicle, but this time was a more violent stop. Each time there was nothing in front or beside the car. Thankfully, each time no other car was directly behind me.

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #75

Jun 262019

Accord

  • 13,000 miles
Today 06-26-19 I was driving about 5mph out of a parking lot going very slow, I was ready to turn onto a road that is not busy at all, out of nowhere my car brakes locked violently suddenly. The brake light alert went off as well, when there was nothing in front of my. Not a car, not a person, absolutely nothing. My car stopped so hard that it jerked my neck. I have googled this and there are multiple complaints from people about this issue. I feel very unsafe & afraid to drive my car now, especially when I have to drive 60 miles on the interstate to my job. I'm not sure if other owners of this make, model and year have reported this issue. Please find out what's going on with my car.

- Caldwell, ID, USA

problem #74

Apr 292019

Accord

  • 7,000 miles
During stop and go traffic, car braked causing the person behind me to rear-end me. This had happened one other time before, luckily the car behind me wasn't following too closely and I was going less than 30mph. A couple weeks after that while going highway speeds and wet road conditions, a warning light came on stating there was a problem with the collision mitigation braking system and to see dealer. Once that warning comes on cruise control also disengages. This warning light has come on one other time, while driving highway speeds with dry road conditions. If the car is restarted the warning resets and all systems are up and functioning again.

- Mounds View, MN, USA

problem #73

Jun 192019

Accord

  • 23,000 miles
Car applies brakes while in forward motion. This only occurs when the cruise is set. I have noticed this happens when the sun is shining into the car. There have been a few times the car has applied the brakes, when attempting to overtake another car. Twice the car has applied the brakes when there are markings on the highway such as a school zone. I have taken the car to a Honda dealer, and they have not been able to find the source of the problem.

- Benson, NC, USA

problem #72

May 152019

Accord

  • 3,500 miles
Have automatic braking and lane assist driving. Brakes on its own with nothing in front. Happened twice. Dealer calls it a glitch. I call it very dangerous. Police officer was behind me when it happened last. Good thing he had good reflexes and the speed limit was only 45 mph I was in the center of my lane with no obstructions, no vehicles coming from the opposite direction. Turned off the program and haven't used it since. Service department said would have to keep car and test drive until it occurred. I will do this, but am afraid they will be keeping the car for awhile because it happens out of the blue. It's happened twice in a period of two months. I have had the car for four months. Another problem..paint is spotting on car like it was hit with acid. Had protective wax put on the week I purchased it. Vehicle has 3500 miles on it. Paint also shows tons of orange peel. I paid a lot for this model. Expected more.

- Euharlee, GA, USA

problem #71

Jun 102019

Accord

  • 600 miles
As I was driving approximately 35 miles per hour the car's brakes engaged violently. There were no cars in front, behind or on either side. This was the second time in less than two weeks this occurred. I took the car to the dealership and they stated nothing was wrong.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #70

Jun 072019

Accord

  • 7,000 miles
Collision mitigation, lane assist, road departure, and brake system malfunction before vehicle is a year old causing vehicle to leave roadway when using speeds in excess of 50 mph preventing vehicle from stopping, and/or causing steering wheel to "alert" you of lane departure while driving properly also causing vehicle to "steer" into side of 18 wheeler while traveling speeds in excess of 60mph for interstate travel with passengers in tow. Has happened for roughly 7,000 miles. When brought to Honda to be fixed, was told it was not covered under vehicle warranty due to having "clips" broken off of front sensor. Was accused of sensor being hit by something yet no sign of damage. Honda refused to have this fixed and simply "cleared" the alerts causing vehicle to not have use of any safety features but also not show any maintenance codes as well. Honda service manager stated something as simple as a "junebug" can cause this to malfunction and that is why customers carry collision with insurance. States alot about Honda's quality if a simple junebug can cause an entire $30,000 vehicles safety features to malfunction and a service manager not want to comply with safety standards due to some 2$ broken clips that can break by simply driving down a Louisiana roadway. What does this state about these vehicles up North dealing with snow with a sensor that sits underneath the front bumper?

- Boyce, LA, USA

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