10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,130 miles

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problem #31

Feb 062019

Accord

  • 7,000 miles
Collusion control does not work consistently while in motion and does not recognize children when stationary

- Inverness, IL, USA

problem #30

Dec 232018

Accord

  • 5,000 miles
Since the vehicle reached approximately 5000 miles, I had a massive safety failure of the "Honda sense" system shutting down, hazard & turn signals inoperative, power locks inoperative, brake system warning light on, loss of auto headlights and information screen. Vehicle was taken to the dealrship and they retrieved trouble code which is a "mystery code" that Honda does not know why its occuring.... radar told car to accelerate when vehicle was not in motion U0401-92 along with 3 other codes. Dealership showed me printout from computer but customer receipt said reset system only and did not list out trouble codes (4 codes retrieved) vehicle now stops intermittently while driving at highway speeds, pulls itself out of the lane while driving, and apple car play system no longer will recognize iphones (tried multiple) and dealer has verified issue but just resets. Infotainment screen lost power and set warning message for same when dropped off again at dealership 2/26/19. Dealer in Florida also had car, said nothing wrong, could not duplicate and vehicle never left dealership and carplay did not work after they claimed it was fine. Also found that entire system was reset and rebooted, causing loss of all settings and stored information/stations....why reboot if its working? vehicle now being driven with Honda sense system off due to fear of collision or accident caused by vehicle and not driver. This vehicle is now unsafe to drive. Multiple complaints about vehicle braking on its own, flashing "brake" warning to driver when no car in front... happens local and highway driving now intermittently. Vehicle has been in dealerships approximately 4-5 times since inital electrical failure 12/24/19. Email contact and several phone calls to hma already. Original electrical failure happened 12/23/28 and I have been dealing with since. Also have snapshots

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #29

Jan 122019

Accord

  • 10 miles
In colder weather, the vehicle makes a drone like humming noise, similar to running a wet finger around a wine glass except louder. If I open the window it stops, it also stops below 5 mph. It is very distracting, I almost went off the road trying to figure out where the noise is coming from. The dealer is telling me it's the speakers, but why would it stop when the window is open. I believe it's the active noise cancellation anc - once the vehicle warms up 15 - 20 minutes the noise stops. I feel this is a known safety hazard that Honda is trying to figure out. One dealership told me the "engineers are working on it, but no fix at this time". this is a brand new vehicle and it isn't stopping. Seems like Honda is hoping for warmer weather but that is not right. Please help.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #28

Feb 142019

Accord

  • 5,000 miles
On 2/14/19, I was driving on a city street in a straight line at approximately 40mph. The car ahead of me stopped. I stepped on the brake and instantly the dashboard warnings lit up - adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, and the brake - and the brake did not work so I could not stop. I rear-ended the car in front of me doing significant damage to the front of my car. The warnings were still visible after the crash and I took pictures of the dashboard as best as possible. The warnings say something about system not working and to see a dealer. The same warnings appeared on 2/13/19 in the afternoon but disappeared on 2/14/19 in the morning. Other warnings of safety systems not active have appeared due to ice/slush but then cleared when the sensors were cleared, but these new warnings are different. At least twice, maybe three times in the past few months, the car would suddenly brake and slow down with nothing in the road or in front of the car. My bluetooth connectivity worked fine for first 2-3 months but then stopped and I couldn't reconnect the phone over the past two months. It seems like more than one system/electronics problem and seems like the warnings appeared at the same time as the brake not working as if it was more than an alert but a system (systems) no longer functioning at all. The brake worked after the accident when the car was restarted.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #27

Jan 102019

Accord

  • 350 miles
1) when depressing the brake in motion or from a parked position there is a 'clicking' noise that happens intermittently. It sounds like a gear is stuck or something is stuck. It doesn't happen every time but it happens often enough that it is noticeable and does not sound like a normal noise. 2) Honda sensing light will flash even when no object is approaching and will continue to flash.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

problem #26

Feb 012019

Accord

  • 8,010 miles
I was driving my vehicle at 25 when it started showing three warnings " collision mitigation system failure, lane departure system failure, adaptive cruise control failure (see your dealer). I called my local hnda dealership in reading pa. They said they have received alot of these complaints and they think they Honda sensing system just freezes in the winter. It only snowed 5 inches a day prior to this event. Basically they said it will go away once its bit warmer and they have no factory recall. All the dealership could repeat " we are sorry". I looked all over the internet and I found 100S of similar complaint. My question is why they are not fixing it" why there has been no recall" the failure of this Honda sensing system defeats the main reason I bought this car along with many others.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #25

Jan 232019

Accord

  • 4,000 miles
Leased 2018 Honda Accord in October, 25 miles later had checked engine light on, took it back to the dealer, emission hose wasn't attached properly. After 900 miles the wheel alignment went out ( I did not hit any pot holes) took it back to the dealer, according to the dealer one the rod wasn't set right, now it's January 2019 and have 4000 miles yesterday the car started to supporter and all the warning started flashing auto high beam, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation, road departure mitigation....all this sing said see your dealer..guess what I called the dealer first thing this morning..today is January 24 2019 still waiting to hear from the dealer all this technology is totally useless... I had 2002 Honda Accord with 310,000 miles and no technology

- Holbrook, NY, USA

problem #24

Jan 052019

Accord

  • 12,041 miles
Collision mitigation braking system problem while on cruise control it will disengage and this error will show up also braking light flashes on and off with nothing around or near the sensors.

- Village Of Lakewood, IL, USA

problem #23

Oct 152018

Accord

  • 6,200 miles
The car has a sensor for breaking. On several occasions I have been driving and the car breaking system comes on making the vehicle come to a sudden stop. During several of these dangerous breaking events no vehicles or objects were in front of me. I have almost been rare ended because of the breaking. I have noticed that even S shadow from a tree can trigger the sensor to make the breaking system turn on making the car come to a sudden stop. This is extremely dangerous and there is no way to turn this feature completely off. When you turn it off it resets once you turn the ignition to start the car again. This recall needs to happen now before someone gets injured or killed.

- Deerfield Beach, FL, USA

problem #22

Dec 172018

Accord

  • 0 miles
Infotainment screen which also displays rear view camera randomly restarts.

- Windsor, CT, USA

problem #21

Nov 132018

Accord

  • 35 miles
Re: NHTSA recall 18V-629 dealer reprogrammed the display audio unit, as required by the recall. The reprogramming failed to solve the problem, in fact, it made it worse.. the display now starts and reboots at random while the car is being driven, including when it is in reverse. The service manager told me that he has the same problem with his own 2018 Honda Accord. The problem only occurs when the car is in motion.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #20

Dec 032018

Accord

  • 8,085 miles
Last service check, approx 1 week, showed battery partially discharged (marked as "failed" and "replace" on the service report. No apparent reason. Today, after a rainy day and not using the car the day before, found the car locked as always but all four windows were down. This is the second occurrence. The first time was 2 months ago when a neighbor called to tell me the windows were down. The car was locked then as well, it was also after a rainy day. In both occurrences, there was no water in the vehicle or on the seats.

- Pawcatuck, CT, USA

problem #19

Nov 302018

Accord

  • 6,388 miles
Vehicle was stationary and off.doors would not unlock with remote or manual. Only driver's door with the remote. Also auto lock/unlock didn't work in park and drive. Started the car and the instrument panel flashed warnings of: Lane keeping assist system problem. See your dealer., road departure mitigation system problem. See your dealer. Auto high beam problem. See your dealer. Automatic lighting control system problem. See your dealer. I let the car sit for a half hour. Doors unlocked with remote with no problem. Started car and all was back to normal. Took the car to my Honda dealer to advise them of this issue and showed them a youtube video of other owners who had the exact same issue with no explanation of why or remedy. My Honda dealer had not had anyone else come in with my cars issue as of today 11/30/2018. Honda dealer checked my battery and it is perfect, 12.3 volts, measured:640cca, rated: 550cca. My car has only 6,388 miles, purchased 5/23/2018. Pretty scary and not happy this has happened with a new car.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #18

May 182018

Accord

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. While driving 70 mph with the adaptive cruise control function engaged, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the instrument cluster blacked out on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to zimbrick Honda (located at 1601 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713, (608) 273-2555) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

- Waterloo, WI, USA

problem #17

Sep 092018

Accord

  • miles
Faulty backup camera. While backing up hit a car and Honda is not taking any responsability.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #16

Nov 042018

Accord

  • 6,700 miles
Since purchasing the vehicle in July and especially over the course of the last two months the car has been exhibiting errors with the cpu (Honda sensing) system on board. The transmission also seems to exhibit issues which I have taken up with the dealership on two occasions where it appears to shift hard under light acceleration and even under passing power. Also, upon accelerating, the car will seem to bog down like it has a air intake issue(sensation feeling) it does it from stop and go at times and also when at speed. I have noticed that when it rains it seems to be even more pronounced as well. The other issue has been the Honda sensing. As of late I have found myself turning off certain "safety" features out of fear of them malfunctioning after two freak incidents. Twice when at speeds on the hwy, the emergency mitigating brake has engaged with no traffic around or in front me, basically slamming on the brakes which is extremely dangerous another time the steering has tried to yank me into another lane thinking I have gone off the road, the road mitigation system. These issues could have proven very dangerous in both situations if vehicles were next to me or behind me and these issues with a brand new car are not making me feel safe to drive the car. Also, another new item which I have caught on camera is the radio head unit has now began to shut off intermittently during normal operation for no apparent reason or cause. I have had the recall on the back up camera completed already. But these errors still continue. The car is going to the dealership on Thursday, 11/7/2018 to get these looked into, but this is the 3rd time the car has had to go to the dealership since purchase in July for non regular maintenance. I am going to only deal with this a few more times before I hire a lemon law attorney.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #15

Oct 092018

Accord

  • 1,236 miles
5 braking error messages appeared after being parked for 4 hours: Electric parking brake system problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, anti-lock brake system problem, vehicle stability assist system problem. All errors directed me to "see your dealer". the vehicle operated perfectly prior to this. I was unable to start the car or even lock it after these errors appeared. The battery was also drained because these messages kept appearing.

- Salamanca, NY, USA

problem #14

Sep 132018

Accord

  • miles
Reverse camera quit working and auto matic breaking bros out alpha known when using cruise control

- Leesburg, GA, USA

problem #13

Jun 202018

Accord

  • 500 miles
1. car multimedia unit (with a touch-screen) randomly freezes and restarts itself. It happened to me 9 times already since I bought a car in June 2018. If you use navigation system or need screen for other activities while you driving - you are in trouble, because you will lose all the content you had on the screen before the restart and it will distract you from the driving. After restart system is very slow and it forces you to accept legal declaimer while you driving! two times it just froze without restart and I had to stop the car, turn the engine off and on again, to remove the problem. Very annoying and also not safe because it distracts you. One time it happened while I was backing up using rear view camera, which almost caused an accident. This happens randomly, mainly when I'm driving. It happens when devices are attached to the multimedia unit and without any devices being attached or used. It happens at night and day time and I doubt it is related to overheating. It can happen during long drive as well as 5-10 minutes after the engine start. No visible pattern here. Ocean Honda of burlingame dealership in bay area is not helpful and totally not professional. Been there twice, no luck. They didn't even try to replicate the issue properly always trying to search for fault in my actions or blame compatible devices attached to cigarette power slot. American Honda advised me to video record this activity while I'm driving !!!! still no resolution. Very disappointed in Honda 2. sensors are not properly setup because it "thinks" that there's a car ahead of you if sensor detect shadow on a road, etc. Car applied breaks few times without a reason. Didn't go to dealership with this problem yet.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #12

Sep 042018

Accord

  • 5,000 miles
On several occasions this cars collision mitigation system has applied the brakes without any reason and this is a very serious safety issue for the public at large and needs immediate attention from Honda. I've seen some complaints about the 2017 and 2018 CRV doing this exact same thing.

- Alsip, IL, USA

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