10.0

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

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problem #51

Dec 042019

Accord

  • miles
Repeatedly at random intervals during hot & cold weather I hear loud buzzing vibration sound coming from area housing high voltage lithium ion battery!!! over the past one year. Always while driving at 46 to 52 mph, now in cold weather is starting at 35 mph. I fear over heating or fire from high voltage lithium ion battery!!! I had the dealer replace a mic located in the cabin and not problem was corrected, 7 different technicians at Honda had hear this noise but they don"T know what it is. This is been happen since the car had 4200 miles now is 28000 and is getting worst. Please if you having this similar issue take the time to report it here so Honda can take it serious this can be a fire hazard.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #50

Nov 112019

Accord

  • miles
Collision mitigation system failed, brake light is on, adaptive cruise control system warning is

- Blaine, MN, USA

problem #49

Nov 112019

Accord

  • 17,532 miles
Vehicle was unlocked when all keys were in home. This has happened multiple times at home and while traveling.car was stationary. Navigation system directions were garbled and was not able to comprehend what was said. Car was in motion. This has happened before.

- Crossville, TN, USA

problem #48

Sep 012019

Accord

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable and the charging system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carmax (2750 stoneridge dr, pleasanton, ca 94588, (925) 600-0741) where the fuse was replaced twice, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was currently awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #47

Apr 122018

Accord

  • 958 miles
Infotainment screen reboots randomly while driving down the road. Also dash lights go dim/out also.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #46

Oct 082019

Accord

  • 4 miles
After being parked in a friends driveway for several hours I proceeded to open my car and drive home. First remote control would not open doors, after several tries it open the driver door only, upon turning ignition on a series of warning indicating the adaptive cruise control system automatically disables itself, all collision mitigation functions stop working, series of warning see pics appear on display to see dealer, all windows and truck will not function, turn signals and brake lights, rear view camera do not function, brake system msg appears on display. Turned off and on car with no success in restoring all functions as on two previous occasions. Drove car for 4 miles in this state felt it was dangerous for us and other drivers. This morning all has restored to normal. Called Honda dealer in el monte ca. Was told they did not know anything about this type of problem, was not able to book service call until middle of next week in researching online found Honda service bulletin 19-051 describing a software update to car modules to fix this problem. I believe that is really should merit a recall as it interferes with the safe driving of the vehicle. A recall will force Honda to inform its service dealers and instruct them on a prompt scheduling of required software upgrade to resolve this software defect affecting drivability of their flagship car.

- Montebello, CA, USA

problem #45

Oct 042019

Accord

  • 6,200 miles
Vehicle had issues cranking and the display had every error code flashing one after the other. After going to the dealership we were told that it was the fuel pump. It was replaced in July. The exact same issue has happened again in October if the same year and we are being told that it is the fuel pump again.

- Elgin, SC, USA

problem #44

Sep 232019

Accord

  • 9,140 miles
As I am driving on the freeway, the center screen will turn off and reset itself. This causes my hands-free to stop working if I am on the phone. Additionally, I am forced to touch the screen while I am driving in order to connect car play/ bluetooth which is hazardous. This has happened to me on more than 10 occasions.

- Cerritos, CA, USA

problem #43

Sep 192019

Accord

  • 14,400 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. When the vehicle was started, several warning indicators illuminated, including a warning indicator who suggested that the vehicle be taken immediately to the nearest dealer. The contact stated that the headlamps and turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to sanford Honda (3130 S. horner boulevard, sanford, nc 27332) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 14,400.

- Broadway, NC, USA

problem #42

Aug 012018

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning indicator illuminated when the ignition was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the tires were perfect and the TPMS was reset, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a Honda dealer. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #41

Jul 052019

Accord

  • 8,500 miles
For a while now, im noticing that the auto high beams on my 2018 Honda Accord ex-L 2.0T car isnt working. I've tried reseting the display audio unit, I've tried disabling/re-enabling auto high beam feature by pulling the high beam stick on the steering column - none of this has fixed the issue. Basic obd2 (via bluetooth and android app) do no indicate any fault codes. Will be taking this into the dealership to have it checked out.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #40

Jul 312019

Accord

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owned a 2019 Honda Accord. The vehicle was parked, when an explosion was heard. The vehicle had caught on fire. The police was not present and there were no injuries sustained. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #39

Aug 012019

Accord

  • 6,417 miles
Started the car and was immediately received 4 messages: "lkas: Lane keeping assist system problem. See your dealer.". "road departure mitigation system problem. See your dealer.", "blind spot information system problem. See your dealer.", "auto high_beam problem. Manual controls available. See your dealer.". turn signals did not work. Hazard lights did not work. Trunk release did not work. Backup camera did not work. Came back after 30 minutes or so and all displayed failures were gone and the trunk opened. My daughter said the brake lights were functioning when I depressed the brake and even though the backup camera did not turn on the back up sensors appeared to be operating.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #38

Jul 012019

Accord

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. After the contact secured his child in the vehicle and closed the passenger door, the vehicle locked without warning. The contact was unable to open the door with the key fob. The fire department was called to open the vehicle and rescue the child after approximately twenty minutes. The vehicle was taken to Honda world (13600 beach blvd, westminster, ca, 714-890-8900) where it was diagnosed that the failure was caused by the main modular unit. The failed part also caused other electrical components to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,000.

- Westminster, CA, USA

problem #37

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 #36

May 142019

Accord

  • 8,200 miles
With only 8200 miles and 5 months on the road, original battery started to leak and twice experienced a time when push button start would not start the engine. Stranded. Once the problem resolved itself F after 20 minutes. The second time required a jump start to get the engine going. No problems once the engine got started. Replaced leaking battery and problem has not returned.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #35

May 022019

Accord

  • 10,000 miles
Catastrophic failure. Turned vehicle off, noticed alarm did not work. Hours later tried to enter car and noted the following: Trunk will not open, doors except for driver will not open, turn signals do not work, no high beams, all mitigations systems offline, brake system failure, back up camera doesn't work. Thank goodness experienced driver could get it home and/or I was not far from home with vehicle. Said car is less than a year old and has 10K mileage.

- Woodbine, MD, USA

problem #34

Apr 242019

Accord

  • 7,000 miles
I have experienced a number of issues with the 2018 Honda Accord sport, related to the engine, transmission, head unit, brake hold system, noise (tire and poor sound insulation) as well other issues which are described in the attached document.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #33

Aug 012018

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode and the engine warning indicator randomly illuminated. The vehicle experienced a loss of power more than twice while making a turn and driving highway speeds. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road, and shut off and restart the vehicle. Waikem Honda (3910 Lincoln way E, massillon, oh 44646, (330) 477-5002) was unable to duplicate the failure or locate a diagnostic trouble code. The dealer and manufacturer technician test drove the vehicle, but found no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000 and a second time around 7,300 miles. Consumer stated when the goes into "limp mode" and I cannot accelerate. If I were in the left lane passing a semi, I could visualize this a fatal accident. I am anticipating another "limp mode" soon as I have just over 11,000 miles and it seems to happen about every 3 to 4,000 miles.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #32

Apr 122019

Accord

  • 10,000 miles
Collision mitigation braking system goes out for no reason and shuts off automatic cruise control. Have to restart car to reset. Has occurred on three occasions. I have 10,000 miles on the car, but don't use acc much since most of my driving is in the city. Happened on long distance trips on freeway. Going 70 mph.

- Anderson, SC, USA

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