2010 Honda Accord problems
The Honda Accord (Japanese: ホンダ・アコード, Hepburn: Honda Akōdo, /əˈkɔːrd/), also known as the Honda Inspire (Japanese: ホンダ・インスパイア, Hepburn: Honda Insupaia) in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks and a Honda Crosstour crossover.
Since its initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially. It debuted in 1976, as a compact hatchback, though this style only lasted through 1989, as the lineup was expanded to include a sedan, coupe, and wagon. By the sixth-generation Accord at the end of the 1990s, it evolved into an intermediate vehicle, with one basic platform but with different bodies and proportions to increase its competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets. For the eighth-generation Accord released for the North American market in 2007, Honda had again chosen to move the model further upscale and increase its size. This pushed the Accord sedan from the upper limit of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as a mid-size car to just above the lower limit of a full-size car, with the coupe still rated as a mid-size car. In 2012, the ninth-generation Accord sedan, with smaller exterior dimensions, was once again classified as a mid-size car at 119 cubic feet (3.4 m3), falling just shy of the "Large Car" classification. However, the tenth-generation Accord sedan, with similar exterior dimensions, returned to full-size car status with its combined interior space of 123 cubic feet (3.5 m3); the coupe was discontinued in 2017.
In 1982, the Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. The Accord has achieved considerable success, especially in the United States, where it was the best-selling Japanese car for sixteen years (1982–97), topping its class in sales in 1991 and 2001, with around ten million vehicles sold. Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world's most reliable vehicles. The Accord has been on the Car and Driver 10Best list a record 38 times.
In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling car in the United States. As of 2020, the Accord has sold more than 18 million units.
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Common 2010 Honda Accord problems
The 2010 Honda Accord has several common problems based on complaints from owners. One of the most significant issues is related to the engine, with numerous reports of excessive oil consumption around 72,000 miles. Honda has issued a technical service bulletin and settled a suit to update the engine software and extend the engine warranty. In some cases, pistons and rings may need to be replaced, which can cost over $1,500.
Another problem is premature brake wear, requiring replacement at about 32,000 miles. The pads and rotors are softer in the Accord than other cars, and wind up wearing out faster. Replacing the parts costs about $270 for new pads, and $400 for the rotors.
Uncomfortable seats are also a common complaint from owners. Many Honda vehicles from this generation have seats which some people find unsupportive. There are a few solutions to solve the problem, including adding pillows for $10, or replacing the seats with new ones costing over $1,000.
In addition, there have been issues with the airbags, with nine recalls for ruptured inflators, bad installation, and even exploding airbags. The car has seen no fewer than nine recalls for the airbags alone, and drivers have registered over one hundred airbag complaints with the NHTSA. The airbag recalls date back to 2016, with over a quarter million Accords called back to the shop for corroded power supply, which could leave the airbag not deploying in an accident.
Transmission problems have also been reported, with a potential short circuit in the automatic transmission control module affecting over one and a half million Hondas. With the automatic transmission control behaving unpredictably, any number of things can (and have) gone wrong. One driver reports a broken reverse gear fork, several others report the vehicle coming to a sudden halt, or shifting without warning, jumping into gear.
Lastly, there have been complaints about the paint, particularly those driving white colored vehicles in warm states like California and Florida. The paint is what protects your car body from rust, so it is a longevity concern.
While these issues are concerning, it's important to note that the 2010 Honda Accord has a reputation for reliability, and many owners have reported few to no problems with their vehicles. Regular maintenance and keeping an eye out for these common issues can help ensure a long and trouble-free lifespan for the car.
Is a 2010 Honda Accord a reliable car?
The 2010 Honda Accord offers an appealing combination of spaciousness, a relatively upscale feel and a reputation for reliability. However, its ride quality and overall performance are merely adequate for this segment.
Do 2010 Honda Accords have transmission problems?
Multiple Short Circuit Issues May Connect to Transmission Glitches. The 2010 Accord was included in a massive recall about a year after the car's debut, thanks to a potential short circuit in the automatic transmission control module, affecting over one and a half million Hondas.
Is Honda Accord 2010 fuel efficient?
At least Honda's V-6 is efficient: With a fuel-saving cylinder deactivation system, the V6 Accord sedan gets an impressive EPA-estimated 19/29 mpg city/highway. Relative to the four-cylinder competition, the automatic four-cylinder sedan's 21/31 mpg is less impressive.
Which years are best for Honda Accord?
Honda Accords are known for their reliability and longevity. The best years for a used Honda Accord are 2006–2007, 2011–2012, 2015, 2020, and 2021. The 2013 and 2018 models have advanced features.
2010 Honda Accord car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Accord problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Honda Accord vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Honda Accord
The NHTSA has received 570 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Honda Accord. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Honda Accord vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 1HGCS2B83AA
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My wife thought she locked her keys in the car and I got a hanger to try and get in by putting hanger in window and pulling the latch for trunk and then pull the lever to fold down the back seat and then I crawled in from trunk and when I lifted the back seat to look on seat it latched and I was locked in car! I could not open any doors or windows and it was very hot that day and it was even hotter inside the car. I thought I was gonna die! I was trying to yell but nobody was around and my son in law just happen to pull up and I was screaming beating on the window and he heard me and saw me and rushed over and I told him to pull the latch in trunk to open back seat and he found the latch and I was able to crawl out. I thought I was gonna die!! You cannot get out of that car if you are inside and the locks are locked. There was a time not long before that my wife and I went to store and she went in and I was gonna come in after I got done with my phone call I was on and when I tried to open the door it would not open and I had to wait for her to come out of store to unlock the car so I could get out. After this last incident I was so shaken up I didn't know what to do until my brother in law told me to file a complaint before it happens to someone else that might not get lucky like I did and to call an attorney which is what I'm gonna do regardless of what they do about it. I'm a grown adult and could not get out of that car and if that were to happen to a child I don't wanna even think about what would happen and that is why I'm making this complaint so it can be fixed before it happens again if it already hasn't.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-20
- VIN: 1HGCP2F86AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: My air bag light went on for unknown reason.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1HGCP2F49AA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: While backing out of my garage, my daughter observed flames coming out from the front center of the hood. I then put the car into park, and we got out of the car. I opened the hood, and observed smoke coming out of the alternator, and flames coming from the lower engine area. I then went into my garage to get my fire extinguisher, and put out the flames. I then phoned a towing service to transport my 2010 Honda Accord to the Mobil Station at 12 mile and Farmington Roads where I normally have my Honda serviced. I then telephoned my mechanic at the Mobil station to let him know that the two truck would deliver my car to him shortly. My mechanic then recommended replacing the alternator and started, which I agreed to. The next repair was to replace the engine wiring in my Honda Accord, which did not repair the vehicle. After 8-9 days, could not repair my 2010 Honda Accord, On October 8, 2024 my neighbor and I visited Suburban Honda in Farmington Hills, and were told to contact Honda America to open a case, which we did. After phoning 800-999-1009, and sharing the details of the engine compartment fire, an official Honda case [XXX] was opened to document the engine fire in my 2010 Honda Accord. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: See attached document for complaint.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: See attached document for complaint.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-06
- VIN: 1HGCP2F33AA
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Drivers Seat Frame has created a vertical rip in the seat, exposing a sharp metal vertical bar, which can be deadly in an accident
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact veered over to the side of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed a failure with the rubber coating which caused corrosion to the driveshaft. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. The VIN was not provided.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-10
- VIN: 1HGCP2F70AA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after lifting the trunk lid, the trunk lid fell abruptly. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the trunk lid springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-09
- VIN: 1HGCP2F71AA
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I bought my car in march of 2023 3 months later my ball joint broke & knocked out my axle which caused damage to my car my warranties didn’t cover the damage to my car nor the axle or ball I had to pay out of pocket for a tow truck not only that I had to pay to get it fixed. I’m still having trouble with my car & the dealer hasn’t did anything to fix my problem
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-01
- VIN: 1HGCP2F82AA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: there is a rattling noise at start up. it started only when the car would sit over night. now its everytime you turn it off. so it seems to be getting worse. found out that its the vtc actuator. not sure if they have issued a recall for this yet.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-06
- VIN: 1HGCS2B85AA
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 235/45R18 94S M+S I originally purchased these tires because they were rated #2 on top 10 anti-hydroplaning lists. After receiving the tires I realized the anti-hydroplaning characteristics are due to an unusually deep tire tread. After driving them a bit I realized that the tire compound had excessive lack of grip on lightly wet surfaces and often on dry surfaces. So they may be good for anti-hydroplaning as long as the tree depth is deep, but the worst traction for dry or slightly wet surfaces for ANY tire I have ever driven. Going down slight downhills with a turn is extremely dangerous even at slow speeds. This morning I was going down a short street with a slight grade and a turn at the bottom when the car failed to turn and continued straight (like on ice). These tires (same on my wife's Mazda) have had traction problems since we bought and installed them. My wife's Mazda won't go up hills with turns on dry pavement and at slow speeds without losing traction. All tires on both vehicles have decent tread depth. This is a dangerous driving condition on uphill/w turns and especially on downhill/w turns. I believe the NTSB should do an investigation into car accident deaths occurring on graded hills with turns at the top or bottom of the inclinations. The tire in suspect is the Firestone Winterforce 2 tire. Please investigate this to possibly save lives. And if a high accident rate is found please have these tires recalled.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-01
- VIN: 1HGCP2F87AA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Keeps locking ever time I stop and shakes when I try to make a turn like it loses power.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 1HGCP2F89AA
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The car for the longest time makes a screech at first start and sometimes at other times. Also the steering is off center and wheel turns left and right when brakes applied and when going over bumps. I had steering and shocks and struts replaced and adjusted as well as alignments done problems still there. I had those parts replaced due to originally having problems with handling. I took car back to adjust twice still have problem. The noise is still there at start too. Not safe.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-24
- VIN: 1HGCP3F8XAA
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I own a 2010 Honda Accord. I was driving on the highway while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake and failed to operate as needed. I was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a dealership where the vehicle was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. I have 59,000 original miles on it! I was told by the service advisor that it was common in Hondas with v6 due to the Ecco or vcm. I found out extended warranty was given to owners, I didn't. I want to know why I didn't and why I never received a recall? I'm not spending $6000 for something that was a terrible design. Please call Helen Crowe or David Bryant 317-701-7600 or email [email protected]
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-22
- VIN: 1HGCS2B8XAA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ABS System suddenly failed. Cost of repair exceeds $3,000, largely due to huge cost of the part itself which can only be purchased from Honda.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-21
- VIN: 5KBCP3F83AB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The two catelletic converters are broken at the same time? The part guy said 1 is broken and the other just isn’t working. How can this be on a car that has less than 125,000 miles?
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-30
- VIN: 1HGCP2F35AA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I purchased a 2010 Honda last year. And the engine makes a loud noise. As well as burns through oil. I get an oil change. And at 80% I end up having to purchase 2 quarts and add more oil to the engine. That is not normal.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-01
- VIN: 1HGCP2F43AA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle has 73k miles every 1000k miles its burning at least a quart of oil
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-12
- VIN: 1HGCP2F44AA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Airbag component control doesn't work which mean airbag won't deploy
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-09
- VIN: 1HGCP2F38AA
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Burning Oil have to keep adding oil oil rings are no good
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-15
- VIN: 1HGCP2F31AA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ABS modular malfunctioning and messing up brakes so lights stay on.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-31
- VIN: 1HGCS1B32AA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I have a 2010 Accord coupe I notice ac/heat vent problems and a leak in the coolant inside the passenger floor/console area. So I researched it and saw this Manufacturer Communication ID: 10120775 says: In this service bulletin, Honda alerted dealerships that the driver’s side vent may produce a lower level of heat than what is coming from the front passenger’s vent. The most common cause is that the car’s heater core is partially clogged. When this happens, it can cause the heater's performance to fail. The company instructed dealerships that encounter this problem to flush the heater core to resolve it. No recall has been issued, but dealerships should know how to handle this problem. I will reach out to Honda dealerships in my area to see what happens.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-26
- VIN: 1HGCP2F89AA
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: Can you remove the nose mask recall from this vehicles? I don't have a nose mask. I am trying to rent it and they will not let me list it. Thank you
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 1HGCP3F84AA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake and failed to operate as needed. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a relative’s residence where the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1HGCP2F87AA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle lost power and began to fall out of gear from drive to first gear, additionally the contact said he lost reverse gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and placed the vehicle in park (P) and the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There was damage to both vehicles' bumpers and hood with scratches and dents on both vehicles. The vehicles were drivable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who was unable to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2010 Honda Accord recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the 2010 Honda Accord.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.
- Consequence: AN ENGINE STALL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.
- Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.
- Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your car! It sounds like it's been a perfect match for you so far. The sleek and stylish design gives it a fierce look that I'm sure turns heads. It's great to hear that you haven't had any problems with it since buying it used. From your description, it sounds like it handles like a champion, and you're able to take fast corners without losing any traction. The brakes are also great, and the dash is very well organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for. I hope you have a chance to test it out in some snow soon!
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This car looks great inside and out. The interior is quite spacious with good trunk space. It gets about 32 mpg on the freeway and about 23 mpg around town. We bought the car used about 7 months ago and it currently has about 92K miles. We have the 4-cyl engine and it doesn't require any additional oil between oil changes. If you're looking for a car with a decent driving experience that's spacious, safe, reliable, and looks great, then consider getting the 4-cyl Accord. While it's not a luxury vehicle, it certainly has its perks. Although there is some road noise and the ride is not as smooth as you'd expect, the acceleration and handling are decent. There is some body roll when making sharp turns, but overall it's a great car for its value. It also has a wide turn radius and rear visibility isn't great, but it's still a safe and reliable option.
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I'm glad to hear that you were able to find a car that is loaded with features for under $26k. While we didn't use snow tires on the 18-inch wheels, we relied on ESC/ABS and didn't have any issues driving in the winter. However, if I were still in the Dakotas, I might have been torn. With spirited driving, we were able to achieve 19mpg in the city and 27mpg on the highway at 82mph. It's best to use low octane for optimal results. High-octane fuel is not necessary for Accords since they do not have high-compression engines. In fact, using high-octane fuel is wasteful and can actually reduce mileage. It's important to note that low octane fuel doesn't mean inferior gas, it simply burns quicker. Unfortunately, all Accords tend to suffer from road noise, even after using several cans of rubberized undercoating. This is surprising since they clearly attempted to create an upscale feel. If you're looking for a quieter ride, you may want to consider the Acura.
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I'm so glad to hear that you and your family are okay after such a scary experience! It's amazing that you all walked away without serious injuries. I'm happy to hear that you were able to find another 2010 Accord to replace the one that was totaled. It's great to know that the car has a 5 star crash rating and can keep you and your loved ones safe. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
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Honda makes a great sedan, especially the older ones with the V-6 engine.
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Steve Koepp 2024-11-09
I leased the car new and later purchased it based on its trade-in value. Despite some minor issues that were not addressed by Honda during visits, the car had very good mileage and was overall a solid vehicle. The car had some gasket issues that caused cross-contamination between oil and coolant systems, but thankfully, it was covered under warranty. The keyless entry had poor range/life and was replaced several times under warranty, but it still required being within 20 feet of the car to open/close locks. The engine made rattling noises at startup from the day I purchased it, but once warm, the car would not make the noise. Several years later, a TBS was put out for a faulty VTC actuator that Honda will not honor. Additionally, the car burns 3/4 quart of oil every 1000 miles, which is not ideal for anyone looking to purchase a used vehicle. Other minor issues include uncomfortable seating (forward fixed position headrests), a noisy AC fan (which was not covered under warranty), a noisy drive in general, and lights that went out in the dash (which is common according to Honda service). Repairs at a dealer can be quite expensive, such as $200 for swapping out bulbs in the center console and $650 for front brake replacement only. However, I believe that Honda products are still of good quality. A family friend's Fusion was the same price and had some extra features, but the car is holding up much better mechanically and in terms of resale value.
Jabari Dickinson 2024-10-22
Our 2010 Honda Accord has been disappointing. The panel gaps are too wide and the battery did not last as long as expected. Additionally, the NAV system has failed, which is unacceptable given the 3yr/36k mile warranty. We expect better quality from Honda.
Alexis Bradtke 2024-06-28
My 2010 V6 Honda Accord has been in the shop for over 2 weeks since this summer. Despite spending a minimum of $700 for each repair, the check engine light keeps coming on. As a result, I have decided not to purchase a Honda again as I bought it for its reliability and longevity. My old Dodge gave me 250,000 reliable miles, and this car started having issues a little before I hit 100,000 miles. It is clear that my experience with Honda has not met my expectations for a reliable vehicle.
Jesus Romaguera 2024-03-15
I've owned my 2010 Accord for just over three years now. Unfortunately, this year I was informed that the oil was low and that I needed a $125 software update. After only a few months, I found myself stranded on the highway due to misfired spark plugs caused by the low oil. The spark plugs were changed and the software update was redone on June 1st. However, by July 7th, the oil was low again, and I had to add a quart. This happened again around two weeks later. Last night, I noticed the car running rough, and then it happened again. The check engine light started flashing, and the car felt like it was going to shut off. So, I had to take it to the dealership. It's time to get rid of this car, and I'm so disappointed. I wish Honda would step up to the plate like Toyota did.