10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 1
Average Mileage:
754 miles

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problem #27

Jul 152025

Accord

  • miles
When the fuel tank was at 1/4 full/empty, the car started stalling on the highway. We were able to go to a gas station and filled the gas tank. The problem was gone. We went to our mechanic but he could not find the problem. A few day's later the gas tank was 1/2 full/empty and the same problem happened. We filled it up and the problem was gone. We went back to our shop and the mechanic did a diag but didn't find any fault codes. He advised to go to the Honda dealer to take a look at it.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #26

Jul 312024

Accord

  • miles
My car displays every single light on the dashboard it-??s been happening for about a year. It starts to shake when I turn it on sometimes it does it sometimes it doesn-??t but now it-??s a reoccurring issue and has been happening for the past six months we-??ve brought it to everywhere. The engine is stalling and won-??t go over 20 mph. I-??m lucky if it gets to 40. There-??s a recall on my car, but my van is not covered underneath it. Looking to see if this can be looked into since so many people I have spoken to says that that-??s what they-??re experiencing until they got the recall fixed

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #25

Jul 282025

Accord

  • miles
Every light on the dash board is

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #24

Jul 172025

Accord

  • miles
Subject: Request for Recall Due to Persistent Dashboard Warnings and Engine Malfunction Dear [Manufacturer Honda] / NHTSA, I am writing to formally report a serious issue with my vehicle. All of the warning lights on the dashboard remain illuminated and do not turn off. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally becomes undriveable, unable to accelerate beyond 5 miles per hour. I was informed that the problem is related to the engine. I brought the car to a dealership for inspection, but they refused to repair the issue because the vehicle had just passed 40,000 miles. They stated that the warranty no longer covers the repair, despite the severity of the malfunction. After doing research and speaking with other vehicle owners, I have learned that this issue is not unique to my car. It appears to be a widespread problem affecting many vehicles of the same make and model across the United States. Given the safety risks and the number of affected vehicles, I kindly request that you investigate this matter thoroughly and consider issuing a recall. Owners should not be left responsible for costly repairs when the problem is clearly a recurring defect. Thank you for your time and attention.

- Oswego , IL, USA

problem #23

Jan 022025

Accord

  • miles
All the lights coming on on the dash

- Mathiston, MS, USA

problem #22

Jan 042025

Accord

  • miles
Honda letter from DMV that I have to do. My car registration says that there is a safety recall that the manufacture of Honda should-??ve contacted me, but I have not received anything and it has not been fixed so now what?I-??m

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #21

Nov 192024

Accord

  • miles
I was headed to work going 40-45mph, as I was going I felt my car shift out and my speed dropped to 25 automatically. My engine light popped up FLASHING. I could not accelerate my car above 25, leaving me late for work, I had to turn my hazard lights on so people could know something was wrong but I could have been hit from behind. My car did not give me any notifications from my car on the issue it could be having like usually, (oil change, tire rotation, spark plugs, etc.) After cranking my car again a few hours later, I noticed a difference in how it is cranking up. Honda dealership is wanting $150 to even look at the car for a possibility of repairs. I need to know exactly why it is happening and why a recall is not open if I have spoken to multiple people and they are having the same issues, all within this year.

- Columbus, MS, USA

problem #20

Sep 292023

Accord

  • miles
The vehicle's transmission stalls when trying to accelerate, causing unnecessary RPM fluctuations. While going downhill with the brakes applied, the RPM gauge spikes pass 4000 RPM causing the car to accelerate rather than slow down. when this occurs, extra pressure has to be applied onto the breaks to slow vehicle down. If enough space isn't given to the car Infront, pressing the break will cause a crash. Accelerating too fast on the highway will cause blown head gasket if transmission is stalling. This seems like a common issue with 1.5L engine & Honda's CVT transmission as other owners has been through similar issue & proven by independent service center. I've taken the vehicle to different dealer for inspection. only recommendation is transmission fluid change. Dealers refuse to do anything regarding the actual issue at hand.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #19

May 242024

Accord

  • miles
I am an 81 years old widow and am very afraid to drive my new 2020 Honda Accord. I am regularly experiencing an ongoing intermittent issue where my car stalls for no apparent reason. I've taken it to the Honda garage where I purchased it two times and no one seems to be able to satisfactorily address this concern. The first time I reported it to the shop (4/24/24), the technician didn't even pull it into the garage to investigate it. I assumed they would hook it to some diagnostic device and see if the cars computer would have some record of the fault. Instead, he jumped in, pushed some buttons relating to the lane keeping system (?) and claimed that would fix it, but it did not. I continue to experience the same problems. One example is when I take my car to the car wash, it stalls at the end and starts beeping. No matter what car wash I go to, it's the same awful experience, where they must shut down their equipment and come out to help me get the car restarted so as to get me out of the way and let everyone else out who are now stuck behind me (Very frightening and embarrassing). I've also had the car shut off after hitting some small potholes. It will shut down and requires a few attempts to get it restarted from the middle of the road!again - I then took it back to the Honda garage where I purchased it for a 2nd time (6/3/24) and for some other routine maintenance. This time they told me that maybe it was caused by my Toll-Road EZ-Pass which was mounted to my windshield near the rear view mirror. As you may imagine, I'm beginning to think the reason for the inability to address the issue is either intentional, incompetence, or perhaps I have a lemon..

- Finleyville, PA, USA

problem #18

Feb 262024

Accord

  • miles
For some reason the vehicle shift gets stuck in the park position. After continuous tries, it eventually goes into gear. Apparently, there is something wrong with the transmission and should be covered by warranty.

- Meridian , MS, USA

problem #17

Feb 022024

Accord

  • miles
The ANC module malfunctions already at only 67000 miles and causes a humming noise which is very annoying when driving. The ebreak also malfunctions during cold weather conditions. I have had to restart the car due to the electronic parking break not working properly. In case of an emergency I might need it and it may malfunction.

- Tampa , FL, USA

problem #16

Feb 012024

Accord

  • miles
An UNKNOWN SYSTEM or the FOB recently started causing the vehicle's trunk to unlock and/or windows to roll down. This presents SAFETY and THEFT issues since someone could enter the car or trunk without the owner/driver being aware of their presence. Also, the trunk popping open while driving is a distraction and blocks the view through the rear window. We traded a previous year's model of the same vehicle due to the same problem. The trunk light comes on if the trunk opens while the vehicle is in operation, but there is no way to know the trunk is open if the car is parked.

- Coral Gables, FL, USA

problem #15

Sep 262023

Accord

  • miles
There several blind spots in this car, had a car accident due to blind spot.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

problem #14

Oct 012023

Accord

  • miles
Unknown

- Capitol Heights, MD, USA

problem #13

Sep 072021

Accord

  • miles
The ANC (active noise cancellation) software is not up to date. It's causing a loud, uncomfortable booming or humming noise from speakers while driving. 2018-2021 models are having the same issue. Many honda accord sport 1.5 or 2.0 owners I talk to are experiencing the same problem. And are being told by local Honda dealerships they don't see any issue.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #12

Apr 282022

Accord

  • miles
Driving on a two lane highway suburban area - 40 miles per hour in a 40 mph speed limit. No cars in front of me for at lease 1/2 mile - totally blank and clear road. A pick up truck behind me. Very little traffic. Suddenly without warning and knowing my foot is on the accelerator, the car brakes to a complete stop with no foot on the brake pedal! Complete random braking for no reason. Luckily the vehicle behind me was far enough and not too close which allowed him to swerve and avoid colliding into me. He passed me and probably thought I was crazy. I called Honda and they told me to bring it in which I did. They performed many tests in all areas and advised they could not locate anything wrong. I know there is an ongoing investigation with Honda Accords and dangerous random breaking, thus the reason for this incident to be documented. The general manager of the dealership was in touch with me and advised he would be doing some research. I could easily have been killed if not for quick thinking of the vehicle behind me, and also luckily no car in front of me. What do you advise? This is extremely disconcerting to know it could happen again.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 062022

Accord

  • miles
The brake system failed. I received an error message indicating "electric parking brake system problem. Parking break not available. See your dealer". All of the ABS messages, cruise control, etc. appear and say, "see your dealer". My safety was put at risk because the break automatically starts without me even pushing the break. This happens without any given notice and appears before the message occurs. This happens while vehicles are behind me on main roads and also happens while on the highway going a high rate of speed (speed limit). There is nothing that can be done to stop it manually. The car stops on its own. No, I will be scheduling a dealer appointment, since the issues continues to occur. No, the message appears after the issue starts.

- Ann Arbor , MI, USA

problem #10

May 172021

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
Just before March 2, 2021 shortly after purchasing this new vehicle I discovered a safety hazard in which the passenger window will not roll down, I brought it to Hoehn Honda in Carlsbad on March 2 and they oiled the window to make it work. I had concerns that they did not replace the motor mechanisms and it would fail again which it has. Today May 17 2021 I was not feeling ill at work and went to sit in my car to roll down the windows to get a breeze and again the passenger front seat window is stuck. One or two times it seemed like it didn-??t work but on the next try it did after the repair. now it-??s frozen again. Having non-operational windows is a safety hazard and a passenger hazard, and a law enforcement hazard if pulled over and the window will not roll down. It is stuck in the up position. The dealership has no interest it-??s a safety hazard and requires i drive it in and will not provide me a loaner car.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #9

Mar 182021

Accord

  • miles
Last year a couple of weeks after I purchased my car I came out the store to discover the gas tank door open and the car was locked. When I called the dealership about the incident it was brushed off. The speed limit sign capture camera showed that the speed limit was 90 when I was in a 35 mile zone, it had captured the last two numbers a routing sign instead of the speed limit sign. I woke up one morning to find my car windows down, the sunroof open and the car was still locked. The keys were stored in a place where they were not touching anything, so there was no logical explanation for the windows to be down and the sunroof open. The car had not been driven for a couple of days prior to this incidence. I called the sheriff's office. On March 18, 2021, I discovered that the gas tank door was not locking at all.

- Callao, VA, USA

problem #8

Jan 242021

Accord

  • miles
Following a collision, the vehicle caught fire resulting in operator death

- Providence, RI, USA

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