1994 HONDA Accord Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
79 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLUE AND BLACK SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND DETECTED NO FLAMES. THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, THE CAM SHAFT SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED WITH NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
May 11, 2011
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE OIL LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THE CONSUMER DROVE HOME TO DISCOVER THAT THE ENGINE WAS DRY OF OIL. THE OIL HAD DRIPPED OUT THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *PH
Nov 20, 2003
RE: HONDA BALANCER SHAFT DEFECTIVE OIL SEAL AND BLOWOUT PROBLEM. I RECENTLY AND SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH 94 HONDA ACCORD. MY FAMILY AND I HAD BEEN ON A TRIP TO L.A. AND BACK ON SEVERAL FREEWAYS, THE SEAL BLEWOUT AND THE OIL WAS DRAINED WITHIN MINUTES. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FREEZE UP AND CREATED A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY HAD A VERY INDIFFERENT ATTITUDE, THEY SAID THEY MADE A PUBLIC OFFER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT THAT OFFER HAS NOW "EXPIRED". "IT WASN'T OFFICALLY A RECALL SO WE DON'T HAVE TO FIX ANYTHING". "IT WASN'T OFFICALLY PEGGED AS A SAFETY ISSUE, SO NO RECALL WAS IMPOSED." TRUST ME, LOSING YOUR OIL SUDDENLY AT HIGH SPEEDS CAN VERY EASILY BECOME A' SAFETY ' ISSUE! I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE N.H.T.S.A. TO RECONSIDER THE PROBLEM AND MAKE IT A RECALL ! LET'S TAKE THE INDIFFERENT ATTITUDE AWAY FROM SMUGG AUTOMAKERS THAT ARE VERY AWARE OF "SAFETY" PROBLEMS, THEY KNOW THAT THEY HAVE DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE NOT CORRECTED. A $5 RETAINER (THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE ) WOULD AVOID THIS PROBLEM! PLEASE ENFORCE A RECALL ON HONDA AND MAKE THEM RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ERROR IN DESIGN. THANK YOU, TOM ROSS. *AK
Nov 04, 2003
BROUGHT CAR TO MIKE PIAZZA LANGHORNE PA HONDA DEALER (1908 E. LINCOLN HWY - 215-702-1500 / ) - REFUSED TO FIX DEFECT UNLESS I PAID $68 IN THE EVENT THAT THE DEALERSHIP MAY BREAK AN AFTERMARKET IGNITION WIRE WHILE CONDUCTING THEIR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I ELECTED NOT TO HAVE THE DEFECT FIXED AT THAT TIME BECAUSE THEY WANTED ME TO PAY ADDITIONAL MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEFECT OCCURRED OUT OF MY CONTROL. MY QUESTION, AM I LIABLE FOR THIS OCCURRENCE UNDER A MFG RECALL? ISN'T A MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE TO FIX DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FREE OF CHARGE? IS THIS HOW THEY GO ABOUT MAKING MONEY ON RECALLS? A DEFECTIVE PART - IS A DEFECTIVE PART. IT SHOULD BE CORRECTED NO MATTER WHAT EXPENSE IS TO COME TO THE MANUFACTURER. WHAT ARE THE QUALITY CONTROLS METHODS GOING ON AT HONDA MFG PLANT TO ELIMINATE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT? THIS LANGHORNE DEALERSHIP IS LOOKING FOR $68 IF THEY BREAK A PART TO GET TO THE DEFECTIVE PART. I WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT REGARDING CONSUMER RELATED PROBLEMS WITH MANUFACTURERS. WHAT ARE THE RIGHTS TO INNOCENT CONSUMERS FACED WITH RECALL PROBLEMS. I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM THE PARTIES INVOLVED AND HOW WE CAN RECTIFY THIS SITUATION. DT
Oct 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A SEAL THAT HOLDS OIL IN CAR, SEAL MAY POP AND COME OUT, CAUSING ALL OIL TO COME OUT AT ONE TIME. CONSUMER FEEL THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF ALL OF THE OIL COMES OUT AT ONCE, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, COULD BE ON A HIGHWAY, OR BUSY STREET COULD CAUSE AND ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Oct 15, 2002
+ 74 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
66 complaints
THE ABS BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER WANTS APPROXIMATELY $1400 TO REPAIR. CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED WITH LOW MILEAGE.
Jan 15, 2004
WE PURCHASED OUR 1994 HONDA ACCORD WAGON NEW ON 4/10/94 FROM HONDA OF HAYWARD IN CALIFORNIA. AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OR SO MY WIFE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT DIFFERENT BUT COULD NOT SPECIFICALLY STATE WHY. ON 7/19/96 WE BROUGHT OUR CAR INTO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE SQUEALING. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I QUESTIONED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WOULD WEAR OUT AFTER 18261 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. I WAS CHARGED $129.08 FOR THIS WORK. ON 11/26/97 WE NEEDED TO HAVE OUR HONDA SERVICED DUE TO A FAILED CAM BEARING SEAL. WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING SERVICED WE TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER JIM MCLAUGHLIN THAT THE BRAKES FELT STRANGE IN THAT THEY PULSED AND THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ON TRIPS OF 100 MILES OR SO BUT WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. WE WERE AGAIN TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY FOR THIS MODEL OF CAR. (WE WERE ALSO CHARGED BY THE DEALER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAL AND HAD TO APPLY FOR A REFUND SEVERAL YEARS LATER WHEN THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED) ON 11/17/98 I HAD TO HAVE BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED WITH THE ODOMETER READING 36198. THIS COST $166.49. ON 5/1/02 WE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AGAIN WITH 66246 MILES ON THE CAR. ALL DURING THIS TIME WE CONTINUED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THIS COST $289.21 FOR THE REPAIRS. FINALLY ON 9/13/03 WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MIDAS FACILITY WHERE I EXPLAINED TO THE MANAGER WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND HE CHECKED THE CAR AND THEN SHOWED ME THE SERVICE BULLETINS THAT WERE ON HIS COMPUTER FOR 94 ACCORDS WITH VIN NO'S STARTING WITH 1HGC. THE DEFECTIVE ACCUMULATOR WAS REPLACED ($1182.54). AFTER COMPLETING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCUMULATOR WE DROVE THE CAR AND NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL FADING INTO THE FLOOR AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Jan 15, 2004
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LEAK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK
Sep 23, 2003
MY ABS MODULE WAS TRYING TO PUMP PRESSURE EVERY 2-3 MINUTES, IT IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. IT IS A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE.*AK
Aug 04, 2003
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ALL THE TIME. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE DID NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *TT THE VEHICLE SKIDDED IN RAIN AND QUICK STOPS *CB *JB
Jun 26, 2003
+ 61 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
45 complaints
1994 HONDA ACCORD EX. POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEFECT. *TA THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB
Dec 16, 2014
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT TRAVELING 35 MPH, WHERE I HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH MY FRONT END. DURING THE IMPACT I RECALL MY BODY MOVING FORWARD, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINING ME, AND MY HEAD CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING MY CHEST. DUE TO THE LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE IMPACT OF THE AIRBAG OCCURRED ON TOP OF MY HEAD. I WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND IT COMPLICATED THE INJURIES TO MY NECK AND HEAD. I ALSO RECEIVED AN AIRBAG BURN ON MY RIGHT WRIST FROM THE ESCAPING GAS FROM THE AIRBAG VENT. *TR
Mar 27, 2013
DT: ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. . UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ANOTHER CAR ATTEMPTED TO TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND HIT IT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH FROM THE CRASH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. IT HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALER SAID THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT WORK IF HIT ON THE SIDE. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE POLICE CAME AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. *AK
Oct 14, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Jan 10, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND HER DAUGHTER WAS ALREADY OUT OF THE VEHICLE, WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYING FIRST, AND THEN THE DRIVER SIDE, CONSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG DID NOT FULLY INFLATE, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE NOT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND, THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB
Jan 30, 2002
+ 40 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCATOR BEACON HAD BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Feb 09, 2016
CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO START TWICE. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF THE ISSUE. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MAY 2010 AND THE ENTIRE CAR WENT DEAD. NO POWER TO THE ENGINE OR ANY ACCESSORIES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC OR ELSE THE SITUATION COULD HAVE ENDED MUCH DIFFERENTLY WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. I COASTED TO A STOP AND WIGGLED THE KEY, AND LIMPED IT HOME WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS ON. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND TRACED THE ISSUE TO A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. I ORDERED A BECKARNLEY #201-1807 SWITCH TO REPLACE THE OLD ONE. THE OLD SWITCH WAS CLEARLY WORN AND HAD BURN MARKS ON THE METAL, THUS CAUSING THE LACK OF CONDUCTION IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THE CAR IS RUNNING PERFECTLY NOW. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS FOR OTHER MODEL YEARS OF THE SAME MODEL (HONDA ACCORD). *TR
Jul 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEYS WOULD COME OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND ONLY COMES OUT WHEN HE TURNED THE KEY ON THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LOCK POSITION. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND WAS PLACED IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT THE KEY RELEASED OUT OF THE IGNITION AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY. THE VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 170,000. UPDATED 7/9/09 *CN UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
Jun 23, 2009
THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. I THOUGHT IT HAD STALLED, AND IT TOOK ME A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO GET IT RESTARTED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AGAIN, I THOUGHT IT HAD STALLED, BUT I THOUGHT IT ODD THE CAR WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS AROUND 45 MPH. I HAD TO COAST ON THE MOMENTUM OF THE SPEED THE CAR WAS TRAVELING BEFORE IT LOST POWER. I HAD TO MANEUVER ACROSS 2 LANES OF BUSY AND FAST-MOVING TRAFFIC AND BARELY MADE IT TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED. I FEEL I ONLY MADE IT OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE PICKUP BEHIND ME REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG, AND HE STRADDLED THE LANES OF TRAFFIC BEHIND ME, FORCING TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN SO I COULD GET THROUGH. I FEEL A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED HAD THIS DRIVER NOT DONE WHAT HE DID. AGAIN, IT TOOK ME A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO RESTART IT. I MADE IT HOME FINE, AND WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC, WHO SEARCHED THE ENGINE, TUNED UP THE CAR, BUT FOUND NO REASON WHY IT WOULD HAVE STALLED. WHEN I DROVE IT AGAIN, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, THIS TIME WHEN I WAS WAITING TO TURN LEFT INTO MY HOME DRIVEWAY. I SWITCHED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, BUT I'M NOT SURE THE LIGHTS ACTUALLY TURNED ON, BECAUSE IT TOOK THE DRIVERS BEHIND ME SOME TIME TO REALIZE THAT I WASN'T GOING TO BE TURNING LEFT AFTER TRAFFIC CLEARED. THIS TIME, I NOTICED THAT ALL POWER TO THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS WAS GONE, AND THAT THE CAR HAD NOT ACTUALLY STALLED AS I HAD ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. A RETURN TRIP TO THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE ENTIRE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT AND THE IGNITION COIL WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND HE REPLACED IT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE THE MODULE WAS REPLACED, AND IT'S BEEN A FEW MONTHS. WE HAD THE RECURRENT PROBLEMS IN THE 2 WEEKS LEADING UP TO WHEN WE HAD THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT AND IGNITION COIL REPLACED ON 9/22/06. *NM
Jan 06, 2007
IM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE CAR JUST STALLS. I HAD TO USE TWO HANDS TO GET HER OFF THE ROAD,BECAUSE OF NO STEERING, AND TRY TO START HER AGAIN. SHE WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START. HAD TO HAVE HER TOWED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A WEEK. HAD BATTERY,ALTERNATOR,AND ALL CONNECTIONS CHECKED,NOTHING. NOW ITS AT THE DEALER AND IM SURE THEY ARE GOING TO SOCK IT TO ME!THEY CLAIM THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VIN ,BUT WHY DID I SEE ON THE INTERNET LOTS OF STORIES OF THE SAME PROBLEM,AND WAS CONSIDERED ON THE RECALL? I AM A WOMEN AND THANK GOD MY SON WAS NOT IN THE CAR!IT WAS VERY SCARY! PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. GOD BLESS, MICHELLE DAVIS. *NM
May 31, 2006
+ 25 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
28 complaints
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE HEATER CORE BURST AND STEAM FILLED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A SERVICE STATION. THE HOT ANTIFREEZE FROM THE CORE LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER'S FOOT BURNING IT. THE PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL. *NM
Aug 12, 2004
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED - AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING (DIDN'T LOCK). I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIR AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THERE IS ON AND OFF A LOCKING SOUND - LIKE THE DOOR IS TRYING TO LOCK ITSELF. JUST BROUGHT IT IN TODAY AND THEY MECHANIC THINKS IT'S THE RELAY THIS WILL BE ANOTHER 200 (PARTS AND LABOR)
Jan 15, 2004
FRONT DOOR GLASS IS COMING OUT OF THE RUN CHANNEL AND SCREECHING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE
Oct 15, 1999
WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON, IT EMMITS A MUSTY MILDEW ODOR THAT DETOURS THE DRIVER FROM FROM ROAD. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
Sep 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTOFIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHEER DETAILS. *AK
Apr 02, 1999
+ 23 more complaints for this component
TIRES
27 complaints
TIRE DRY ROTTING AT 20,000 MILES. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. TIRES ARE BULGING/SEPARATING ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
Jul 25, 2018
TIRE DRY ROTTING AT 20,000 MILES. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. TIRES ARE BULGING/SEPARATING ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
Jul 25, 2018
DUNLOP SIGNATURE II 195/60X15 DOT PJRB LK1R A SET OF 4 INSTALLED ON A 1994 HONDA ACCORD IN JANUARY 2015. IN FEBRUARY 2016, ONE TIRE DEVELOPED A SIDE WALL BUBBLE AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BUBBLE WAS NOT CAUSED BY MISUSE OR INJURY TO THE TIRE. THE REPLACEMENT TIRE DEVELOPED A SIDE WALL BUBBLE IN AUGUST 2016.
Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE VEHICLE HAD GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTED TIRES, SIZE P19560R15, DOT M6V9. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. WITHIN FOUR MONTHS, THE TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD FAILURE. ON A LATER DATE, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE FAILED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW IN 2005. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/11/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIRE DEVELOPED A BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL. ONE OF THE TIRES POPPED. UPDATED 08/11/10
Jun 22, 2010
TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED. VALVE STEM HAD BEEN REPLACED 14 MONTHS AGO. VALVE STEM HAD THREE LARGE CRACKS NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEM. THE RESULTANT LEAK OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR PRIOR LOSS OF AIR, AND THE TIRE LOST ALL PRESSURE AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING AND RESULTED IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TIRE SIDEWALL WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRE. *TR
Mar 23, 2009
+ 22 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK AND WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A CONCRETE BARRIER, INTO A PLANT SHOP AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. UPDATED 4/12/2006 - *NM
Mar 13, 2006
I WAS WAITING TO ENTER THE PARKING DECK AND MY 1994 HONDA ACCORD IGNITION WAS ON, THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO THE SIDE OF A 2003 TRAILBLAZER. THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD, THE TRAILBLAZER HIT THE CAR PARKED NEXT TO IT. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *LA
Oct 02, 2003
WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY AT 10 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF. CONSUMER HIT A CEMENT WALL. PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Apr 12, 2002
WHILE ON AN UPHILL GRADE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLES MOTOR REVVED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHCILE ACCELERATED FOWARD INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH CONSUMERS FOOT WAS STILL FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE.*JB
May 24, 2001
WHILE ON AN UPHILL GRADE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLES MOTOR REVVED AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHCILE ACCELERATED FOWARD INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH CONSUMERS FOOT WAS STILL FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE.*JB
May 24, 2001
+ 15 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
18 complaints
KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WAS INADVERTANTLY LEFT IN THE " DRIVE " POSITION. VEHICLE HAD ROLLED ABOUT 20 FEET IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I RETURNED. THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN IF THE " IGNITION INTERLOCK " IS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. *TR
Apr 06, 2014
WELL I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A FRIEND AND IT SEEMED TO RUN FINE. ONE DAY I WAS JUST DRIVING IN THE CITY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. SO BY THE TIME I MADE IT HOME THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER GO INTO ANY GEAR EXCEPT REVERSE. AND NOW I AM STUCK WITHOUT A CAR BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD THE 3000 DOLLARS TO FIX IT!!! *TR
Mar 26, 2009
ODOMETER FRAUD. *AK
Jan 25, 2002
WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT REGULAR SPEED VEHICLE MAKES A TICKING NOISE. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC REPLACED CV JOINTS.*AK
Jan 09, 2002
SPEEDOMETER HAS FAILED ,AND SPEEDOMETER HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DEALER CLAIMS PARTS IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER, AND NO CURRENT RELEASE DATE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Apr 16, 2001
+ 13 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
18 complaints
CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL IN 2004. OVER SEVEN YEARS, HAS BECOME EXTENSIVE. I DID COMPLAIN TO DEALER AND HONDA EVEN THOUGHT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WAS TOLD IT WAS "AN OLD CAR". AT THIS POINT, PERHAPS 40 PERCENT OF PAINTED METAL HAS CLEAR COAT MISSING (PEELED). HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER HONDAS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Sep 13, 2011
CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL IN 2001. OVER TEN YEARS, HAS BECOME EXTENSIVE. I DID NOT COMPLAIN TO DEALER AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. AT THIS POINT, PERHAPS 40 PERCENT OF PAINTED METAL HAS CLEAR COAT MISSING (PEELED). *TR
Sep 03, 2011
OVER WHEEL ON PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD A RUSTING PROBLEM . A HOLE STARTED TO FORM. CONTACTED DEALER WHO HAS IGNORED CONSUMER FOR OVER THREE YEARS. *AK
Apr 10, 2002
BODY PANELS ABOVE THE REAR WHEEL WELL RUST THOURHG PAINT ON BOTH SIDES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. REGIONAL MANAGER DID NOT SHOW UP FOR APPOINTMENT. DEALER DID NOT RETURN FOLLOW UP CALL.*AK
Oct 17, 2000
BOLT SNAPPED ON REAR CRADLE BUSHING, ENGINE SHIFTED AND SEPARATED FROM FRAME BODY AND ENGINE. THERE IS A BAD CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. , MECHANIC SAID THAT THE FRONT AND REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND BUSHINGS WERE BAD. CONSUMER FELT ENGINE MAY DROP OUT.*AK
Oct 02, 2000
+ 13 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE FUEL TANK. AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE FUEL LINE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
Sep 25, 2009
FUEL GAUGE NO LONGER READS CORRECTLY.*AK VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN ESTIMATE. GOOD WILL REPAIR IS PENDING BECAUSE OF SERVICE BULLETIN. *JG
Jun 25, 2002
ON MY 1994 HONDA ACCORD THE GAS LIGHT HAS FAILED TO COME ON SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED AROUND 25,000 MILES. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A CLOSE FRIEND AND IT CONTINUES TO BE FAULTY. THIS IS AN ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN THE TANK REGISTERED AROUND 1/4 TANK THE CAR DIED, LEAVING ME STRANDED AND THIS IS COMMON TO EVERY 1994-97 HONDA ACCORD I HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED AS IT COULD LEAVE OTHERS STRANDED IN MORE DRASTIC CIRCUMSTANCES. *AK
Nov 26, 2001
FUEL GAUGE NOT ACCURATE. READS EMPTY WHEN FULL. SENDING UNIT BAD.*AK
Aug 10, 2001
FUEL GAUGE NOT ACCURATE. READS EMPTY WHEN FULL. SENDING UNIT BAD.*AK
Aug 10, 2001
+ 10 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
15 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE SEAT BELT DISENGAGED FROM THE BUCKLE. THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE, FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. NLM SCC
Jul 24, 2002
IT IS DIFFICULT TO BUCKLE DRIVER'S SEATBELT. IT TAKES NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT BUCKLES. SOMETIMES BUCKLE WILL RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER YET.*AK
Jan 24, 2002
SEAT BELTS HAVE CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS RETRACTING; THUS, CONSTANTLY GETTING SLAMMED IN DOORS AND SCARRING DOOR JAMS. RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT HAS FAILED TO RETRACT TWICE, AND IT IS CURRENTLY COMPLETELY SPRUNG AND UNABLE TO RETRACT.*AK
Apr 30, 2001
FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO LOCK IN BUCKLE MECHANISM PROPERLY. WILL NOT STAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK LOCKING MECHANISM. *AK
Nov 03, 1999
TWO OF THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING PORPERLY. THE BELTS ON THE FRONT DO NOT RETRACT COMPLETELY AND ARE LEFT PARTIALLY HANGING. THIS HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO ONE DOOR PANEL BY THE BELT LOCKING MECHANISM STRIKING THE PANEL WHEN CLOSING THE FRONT DOOR. THE RIGHT REAR BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL. *AK
Mar 21, 1999
+ 10 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
13 complaints
I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR ON FEBRUARY 22, 2006 AND THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE TIRE AND WHEEL LITERALLY CAME OFF THE VEHICLE AS I WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY. THE POLICE HAD THE CAR TOWED AND THE MECHANIC LATER MADE THE REPAIR. HE TOLD ME THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
Feb 26, 2006
ON MARCH 10, 2004 MY WIFE WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH ON I-5 IN TUALATIN, OR, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AUTOMOBILE WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND VEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. THE AUTOMOBILE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT, AND DOWN INTO A LARGE DITCH. MY WIFE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED, AND IS STILL RECOVERING TODAY. SHE EXPERIENCED A DOUBLE FRACTURE OF HER RIGHT HEEL, FIVE BROKEN RIBS, A SEVERELY LACERATED RIGHT ARM AND WRIST, A LACERATED RIGHT KNEE, INTERNAL INJURIES, A COLLAPSED RIGHT LUNG, AND MASSIVE CHEST CONTUSIONS. THE INTERNAL CHEST INJURIES HAVE RESULTED IN 4 LITERS OF FLUID ON THE LUNGS, AND PNEUMONIA. HER AUTOMOBILE WAS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD EX 2 DR., AND IT WAS TOTALED. INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THAT THIS MODEL HONDA HAS EXPERIENCED LOWER FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. HONDA ISSUED A RECALL LETTER ON THIS DEFECT, BUT MY WIFE NEVER DID RECEIVE ANY SUCH LETTER. I HAVE WRITTEN TO HONDA MOTOR CAR CO., THEY HAVE INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT, BUT I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM. *AK
May 18, 2004
CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT INTO A LARGE DITCH. (NAR) *PH PREMATURE LOWER BALL JOINTS. *CB
Apr 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. SOON AFTER FRONT END RIGHT SIDE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO A SKID. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Feb 09, 2004
DRIVING AT 30 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULDN'T STEER STRAIGHT AND THEN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL "CAME OFF". DIAGNOSED AS THE LOWER BALL JOINT "SHATTERED" TEARING AWAY AND DAMAGING THE CONTROL ARM, INNER BALL JOINT AND A FEW OTHER ITEMS. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED REGULARLY. DT
Nov 02, 2002
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SEATS
10 complaints
I WAS STOPPED WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE... MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION. *TR
Dec 29, 2012
WHILE I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION. *TR
Dec 29, 2012
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT WENT INTO THE RECLINING POSITION UPON IMPACT.OWNER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK
Sep 10, 1997
PASSENGER SEAT WILL GO FORWARD DURING STOPPING.
Jan 14, 1997
HUMP IN MIDDLE OF REAR SEAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CHILD SEAT TO FIT INTO THE SEAT AS PER REQUIREMENTS. *AK
Aug 01, 1995
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
HONDA ACCORD. MANY! AIR CONDITIONERS CONTROL UNITS FAILURES REPORTED BY CONSUMERS AND VERIFIED BY DEALERS. *TR
Feb 13, 2008
AC UNIT DEFECTIVE FROM THE TIME I DROVE OFF THE LOT. COMPLETE LOSS OF COOLING ANNUALLY FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN TIMES. (THE FIRST TIME WAS ON THE DAY THAT I BOUGHT IT). HONDA FINALLY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, EVEN THOUGH THEY REPAIRED THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY YEAR, FOR 6 YEARS. THIS YEAR I HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER REPAIR SERVICE FIX IT AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *AK
Apr 05, 2000
RECURRENT SICKENING MOLDY ODOR IN AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER
Sep 26, 1999
A/C BLOWS HOT AIR. MECHANIC CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *MJS
Apr 13, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED. (QCAW)
Aug 06, 1998
+ 3 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
MY WIFE WAS PARKING THE CAR AT APPROX 5 MPH. SHE HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL 2-3 FEET AWAY. THE 2 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD, THE FRONT OF THE CAR HAVE SEVERE DAMAGES AND MY WIFE BROKE 4 BONES IN HER RIGHT FOOT TRYING TO STOP THE CAR BY STEPPING HARD ON THE BRAKE.
Jan 15, 2004
NO SUMMARY. DT
Oct 25, 2002
PART ON NATIONAL BACKORDER; NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Apr 21, 2000
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED & PROPERLY SERVICED. IT HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS. FORTUNATELY, WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED, I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE HONDA REPAIR SHOP. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS UNPREVENTABLE AND UNPREDICTABLE. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE CAR HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT ANY FASTER SPEED, THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE SHUT DOWN, RESULTING IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF DAMAGE. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT HE WAS SEEING 2-3 HONDAS PER WEEK WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND APPARENTLY THERE IS NOTHING THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS INCIDENT. I FEEL THAT UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT HONDA NEEDS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY. I AM INTERESTED TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM AND IF I AM ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Apr 08, 1999
PLEASE IGNORE THIS RECORD (TESTING. *AK
Apr 14, 1998
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
5 complaints
ORGINAL ABS MODULATOR LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. NOW FACTORY INSTALLED REPLACEMENT IS LEAKING. THIS IS A HIGH RISK OF ACCIDENT PROBLEM BECAUSE HONDA PLUMED THE ABS SYSTEM IN WITH THE HYDRALIC BRAKE SYSTEM. LEAKING IN THE ABS SYSTEM CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF BRAKES AND AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Feb 14, 2005
AFTER PURCHASING OUR NEW HONDA ACCORD WAGON ON 4/10/94 WE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT FEEL AS THOUGH THEY WERE OPERATING CORRECTLY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER ON 7/19/96 TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE WORN OUT AFTER 18261 MILES. WE ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES DUE TO THE PREMATURE WEARING OUT OF THE REAR BRAKES. WE WERE SIMPLY TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WE NEEDED TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED AGAIN FOR AN UNRELATED PROBLEM ON 11/26/97 AND WE AGAIN TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING RIGHT AND WE WERE AGAIN TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR. ON 9/13/03 WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE 880 FREWAY I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY PUMP THE BRAKES FAST ENOUGH TO GET THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A NEARBY MIDAS REPAIR FACILITY AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE QUITE A FEW SERVICE BULLETINS COVERING THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAD EXPERIENCED WITH MY VEHICLE AND THAT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE DEALT WITH THEM BEFORE THIS FAILURE. I WAS FORCED TO PAY OVER $1400.00 FOR REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE THAT WERE THE DIRECT RESULT OF THE HONDA DEALERSHIP'S FAILURE TO LOOK INTO MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE BRAKE PROBLEMS AND LOOK UP THE SERVICE BULLETINS ON FILE. THEY PUT ME, MY WIFE AND MY SON'S LIFE IN DANGER BY NOT DOING THEIR JOB.
Sep 26, 2003
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF NEMEROUS TIMES WHILE CAR IS IN USE. ACCUMULATOR MAKES LOUD NOISE AT START OF VEHICLE AND THROUGH OUT DRIVING. BRAKE SOMETIMES GOES TO THE FLOOR. HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE, AND WANT MORE INFORMATION ON KNOWING IF HONDA DEALER WILL REPLACE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A "SAFETY RECALL" DUE TO SO MANY DEFECTS. THIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE ACCIDENT FOR MANY INNOCENT PEOPLE. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A MJOR DEFECT BECAUSE HONDA CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM IN THE 1997 MODEL.*AK
Aug 16, 2003
ABS UNIT IS LEAKING AND UNSURE IF IT WILL ACTUALLY WORKS WHEN NEEDED. THE ACCUMULATOR KEEPS BUZZING TRYING TO BUILD PRESSURE AND DOES THIS EVERY FEW MINUTES. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF IT. *AK
Jul 28, 2003
THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR "DEFECT" I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VECHILE. FIRST IT WAS WITH THE OIL SEAL WHICH RESULTED IN A $750.00 REPAIR AND NOW WITH THE ABS WHICH IS $1665.00. HOW ABOUT MAKING HONDA RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEFECTS THEY HAVE IN THIS CAR. I'M TIRED OF SHELLING OUT BIG BUCKS FOR THEIR MISTAKES.
Sep 23, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS - TOOK CARE IN FOR REPAIR OF OIL LEAK AND DISCOVERED MAIN SEAL PROBLEM. *AK
Dec 18, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHERE ENGINE RAN OUT OF OIL. THEN ,VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, AND TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS A BALANCE SHAFT SEAL PROBLEM. *AK
Aug 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ALONG OIL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP/GARAGE. VEHICLE LOST ALL OIL BECAUSE THE BALANCER SEAL BLEW. SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 05, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ALL THE OIL LEAKED OUT AT ONCE, AND THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER HAD TO PUT IN NEW BALANCER SHAFT SEAL. *AK
Nov 10, 1999
DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH DRIVER SAW THE OIL LIGHT WAS ON AND SHE STOPPED. OIL WAS COMING OUT, CONSUMER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE BALANCE SHAFT SEAL THAT BECAME DISLODGED AND COULDN'T HOLD THE OIL. *AK
Sep 07, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
1994 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PRODUCTS. *SMD
Apr 04, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AFTERMARKET SONAR ANGEL EYES HEADLIGHTS IN 2006. HE WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E032000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS), BUT HE NEVER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. THE COMPANY HAS SINCE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. REMAILED 5/06/08. *LJ
Apr 17, 2008
THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ARE NOT EASY AS OTHER TYPES OF BULBS TO REPLACE, BECAUSE THEY ARE SEALED BEAM TYPE OF HEADLIGHT BULBS.
Mar 18, 1997
SIGNAL LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK WHEN TURN THE SWITCH. TT
Jun 02, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
I WAS RECENTLY DENIED ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR OF WHAT I CONSIDER A SAFETY CONCERN ON THE 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION IS A SAFETY RELATED CONCERN. I LEARNED THE BULLETIN PERTAINING TO THIS WASN'T RELEASED UNTIL 1995. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CALLED DURING THE FIRST MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP TO ASK IF THEY WERE AWARE OF ANY CONCERN WITH THE FUEL GAUGE NOT READING PROPERLY NATURALLY THEY SAID NO. BECAUSE OF THIS THE CAR WAS NEVER BOUGHT INTO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. HERE ARE EXCERPTS FROM MY LETTER TO HONDA: RE: VIN # [XXX] MY FIANC IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. HER ACCORD NOW HAS ABOUT 150,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN MY FIANCE STARTED A NEW JOB AND BEGAN DRIVING THE ACCORD MORE FREQUENTLY(OVER 500 MILES/ WEEK) I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. FOR THE MOST PART IT ONLY REQUIRED SOME MINOR MAINTENANCE. THE ONE ISSUE THAT I DID DISCOVER HOWEVER WAS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. I ASKED MY FIANC ABOUT IT AND SHE SAID THAT IT WAS LIKE THAT SINCE THE DAY SHE FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I DECIDED TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY BULLETINS FROM HONDA TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. I LEARNED ABOUT BULLETIN NO. 95-013, WHICH SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES THE FUEL GAUGE CONCERN. LAST WEEK I ASKED MY FIANC TO TAKE THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALER TO SEE IF THEY COULD PROVIDE SOME ASSISTANCE IN REPAIRING THIS CONCERN. THE BULLETIN EVEN MENTIONS THAT REPAIRS MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR GOODWILL CONSIDERATION AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION. MY FIANC WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN THE SERVICE ADVISOR BASICALLY BLEW HER OFF SAYING THAT WITH THE MILEAGE SHE HAD ON THE VEHICLE THERE WOULDN'T BE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE BULLETIN STATES IT'S AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THE SENDING UNIT. TO ME THIS SAYS THAT IT WASNT WORKING RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING WHEN THE CAR WAS FIRST PRODUCED. THE OWNERS OF THIS CAR SHOULD'VE BEEN ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE TO HAVE THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONCERN REPAIRED.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 17, 2003
GAS GAUGE IS ALWAYS INACCURATE AND NEVER TELLS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK.*AK
Nov 25, 2001
HAVE SPOKEN TO NUMEROUS OTHERS WITH THE SAME GAS GAUGE PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 25, 2001
GAS GAUGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL OPERATES ERRATICALLY AND DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL. A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED VEHICLE WITH HAVING A FAULTY "SENDING UNIT" WHICH WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK
Oct 31, 2001
STEERING
4 complaints
WHEN PUTTING CAR INTO REVERSE AND MAKING A TURN THERE IS A NOISE IN THE STEERING . *AK
Jan 16, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE LANE, NOTICED IT TOO LATE TO APPLY BRAKES, REARENDED THE VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 16, 1996
POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TOWARDS RIGHT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *SKD
Dec 08, 1994
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM FAILED. *AK
Oct 30, 1994
WHEELS
3 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ALUMINUM USED TO MANUFACTURE THE ALLOY WHEEL DOES NOT ALLOW A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE. AS A RESULT, THE WHEELS MUST BE CLEANED AND AIR MUST BE REFILLED MORE THAN USUAL.
Mar 21, 2006
WHEEL RIM BENT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Oct 03, 1996
WHEELS SKID WHEN BRAKING. *AK
Jan 06, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
CANNOT UNLOCK DRIVERS DOOR FROM OUTSIDE AND WHEN LOCKING DOORS ON INSIDE THE LOCKS CYCLE FROM DOOR TO DOOR AND MAKE A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE. AT TIMES THERE IS A DIFFICULTY UNLOCKING THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM INSIDE.*AK
Jun 23, 2002
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS REPEATEDLY CLICK SHUT BY THEMSELVES
Sep 26, 1999
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS LOCK SOMETIMES AND WILL NOT OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Nov 20, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN THE PEDAL WENT DOWN NEARLY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY. THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED JUST AFT OF THE GAS TANK WHERE IT PASSES TRANSVERSELY OVER THE FRAME TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. THE LINE FORE AND AFT IS COATED BUT THIS SECTION IS NOT AND HAD CORRODED. THE CONDITION OF THE BRAKE LINE AT THIS POINT IS NOT VISIBLE TO INSPECTION WHEN THE CAR IS ON A HOIST. *TR
Feb 18, 2014
I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, STARTING TO GRADUALLY APPLY BRAKES MORE THAN 200 FEET AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION. THERE'S ONLY ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME; IT ALREADY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE INTERSECTION. WHEN MY CAR WAS ABOUT 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE FRONT CAR, I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND WOULD HAVE A DIRECT COLLISION WITH THE FRONT CAR. I IMMEDIATELY MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN. MY CAR'S RIGHT FRONT LIGHT AREA HIT THE FRONT CAR'S LEFT REAR BUMPER. MY CAR CONTINUED MOVING, AND FINALLY STOPPED ON THE CURB/GRASS BY THE SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION. LATER THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CONFIRMED THAT MY CAR HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL, WHICH WAS ALSO LATER CONFIRMED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, WE (MY GIRLFRIEND AND I) HAD THE CAR FOR 7 YEARS. WE HAD NEVER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE TOWARD THE END OF A 250-MILE ROUND TRIP HIGH WAY DRIVING. I DIDN'T FEEL ANY BRAKE PROBLEM DURING THE DRIVING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *TR
Jul 01, 2013
AIR BAGS,SEATS
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE REARENDED HONDA, HONDA HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Sep 24, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, FREAK STORM APPEARED, VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED, HONDA REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, PUSHED HONDA INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD, FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Sep 16, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING. ON MING AND AKERS BAKERSFIELD CA.,
Jun 28, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
BOUGHT CAR FROM TOW YARD, FOR 500 BUCKS, HE GAVE ME PAPERS AND I SMOGGED AND TOOK TO DMV, WHERE I THEN PAID FEES AND THE ISSUED ME PAPERS AND NEW PINK SLIP
Aug 09, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TAMARA RECALL , I BOUGHT THE C A E FROM BIRTHDAY AUTO AUCTION AND I HAD IT FOR 2\1 MONTHS AND IT'S STARTED MAKING A STRUGGLING SOUND AND WOULD TAKE LONGER TO START UP THEN AFTER THAT THE WHOLE ENGUIN STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE THERMOMETER WENT OUT THEN IT WOULDN'T SPEED UP PAST 25 MILES FROM THAT POINT I HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT.
May 06, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
1994 HONDA ACCORD EX IS USED 6 MONTHS OF THE YEAR AS IT IS LEFT AT CONDO AND HAS $17,400 MILES. IT IS A PERFECT RUNNING CAR. ON DECEMBER 19, 2017 AN ICON SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. IT SAID "CHECK". WAS TOLD IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE. WAS GOING TO BRING IT TO MECHANICAL STATION AS IT WAS LATE. AFTER DRIVING ON A HEAVY TRAFFIC MAIN ROAD, IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO WARNING. IT WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS ABOUT $450.00. I NOW SEE THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THIS YEARS AGO. I NEVER GOT A RECALL WARNING. THE REASON I AM WRITING THIS IS BECAUSE IF THERE WAS A CAR IN BACK OF ME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD. IF DRIVING ON I95 WHERE CARS GO TO 85 MILES AN HOUR, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. THIS CAR IS EXCELLENT AND I WAS TOLD BY DELRAY HONDA THAT "THIS ENGINE WILL LAST FOREVER". CARS SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO JUST STOP WHILE IN MOTION. IT WAS A DISTRIBUTOR. HAVE A RECEIPT IF NEEDED.
Dec 23, 2017
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT CLEAR WITH DEFROST ON. IT FOGGS UP SO BAD YOU CAN NOT SEE TO DRIVE. VERY DANGEROUS. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO FOR MY 16 YR OLD TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL. NOW WITH THE WEATHER CHANGE I SEE IT IS NOW IS NOT SAFE.
Jan 22, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S RPMS LOWERED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN IGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
Jan 02, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN PARK. ON JULY 5, 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE WHEN THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INTO A DITCH NEAR HIS NEIGHBORS RESIDENCE. THE WHEELS WERE STRADDLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DITCH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000. UPDATED 09/15/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/16/10
Jul 07, 2010
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO STEER, AND CRASHED ME INTO A BIG CURVE...I WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AND HAD TO UNDERGO 2 SURGERIES WITH HAVING TO GET A TRACHEOSTOMY IN PLACE..I STILL HAVE IT AS OF TODAY. I AM UNDERGOING THERAPY,OUTPATIENT SURGERY AND FREQUENT ER VISITS.. *TR
Jun 17, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
AT REST STOP ON NJ TURNPIKE WHILE PULLING INTO FILLUP A GASOLINE PUMP MY MOTOR BEGAN RACING AND I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR, A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. I HIT A LARGE VAN/SMALL MOTOR HOME IN FRONT OF ME AND SUSTAINED $4187 IN DAMMAGE. NO ONE WAS HURT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Apr 22, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR.*MR THE ABS FAILED WITH LESS THAN 80000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS NOT REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MOVED TO VIRGINIA, AND NOW THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS INSPECTION UNLESS THE ABS LIGHT IS OFF. THE A/C COMPRESSOR ALSO FAILED WITHIN THE FIRST THREE YEARS. *NLM
Nov 12, 2003
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS PARKING THE CAR AT APPROX 5 MPH. SHE HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL 2-3 FEET AWAY. THE 2 AIRBLAGS DEPLOYED, BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD, THE FRONT OF THE CAR HAVE SEVERE DAMAGES ,AND MY WIFE BROKE 4 BONES ON HER RIGHT FOOT TRYING TO STOP THE CAR BY STEPPING HARD ON THE BRAKE.*AK
Aug 05, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
ACCIDENT. NO DETAILS LISTED. *AK
Jul 27, 2003
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE STICK SHIFT GRINDED WHEN IT WAS SHIFTED TO 5TH GEAR. *MR *PH *JB
Jun 11, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SPEEDOMETER WAS ORDERED BY THE DEALER ON 2 FEB 2001. TO DATE THERE IS NO EXPECTED ARRIVAL DATE FOR THE PART (SPEEDOMETER). DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE ABS IS CAUSED BY A INTERNAL LEAK THAT DURING WARM WEATHER WOULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE. DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE ABS UNIT WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.*AK
May 08, 2001
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
CAR IS EXPERIENCING SLOW AIR LEAK ON 2 WHEELS. TIRES AND VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THE SLOW LEAKS CONTINUE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT MY ALLOY RIMS (STANDARD ON EX MODEL) MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LEAK. I SEE NO OTHER POSSIBILITY SINCE THE TIRES AND VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED AND THE PROBEM WASN'T SOLVED. READING FAILURES REPORTS FOR THE 94 ACCORD MODEL, I FIND SIMILAR PROBLEMS DESCRIBED BY OTHER OWNERS. IF THERE IS A PATTERN OF LEAKY ALLOY RIMS ON 94 HONDA ACCORD MODELS, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
Feb 17, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
A/C RECALL - COOLING SYSTEM NEVER WORKS PROPERLY. DEFROST DOESN'T CLEAR WINDOWS ON LEFT SIDE. ENGINE STARTED LEAKING OIL PROFUSELY (PART RECALL?) ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WENT OUT. LIGHTING SWITCH WENT OUT & ALL LIGHTS BLEW. ANTENNA DOES'NT WORK PROPERLY. WINDOWS ARE COMING DOWN SLOWER AND SLOWER. SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION MIGHT BE THE NEXT TO GO. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CONTINUAL CASE OF MURPHY'S LAW.*AK
Feb 13, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE INTERSTATE DRIVING, CAR (ENGINE) SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN . NOTICED RPM DROPS TO 0 AT THE INSTANT OF THE SHUTDOWN. LOST STEERING CAPABILITY (STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION), LOST ACCELERATION POWER. HAD TO DRIFT OFF TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NO TRAFFIC IMMEDIATELY BEHIND. CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED IGNITOR COIL, IGNITOR U AND ENGINE OIL SEAL ALL FAILED. LOST ALL OIL FROM ENGINE. DEALER REPLACED COIL IGNITOR, IGNITOR U, T-BELTS, OIL SEALS, WATER PUMP, COOLANT AND RUBBER, ACCORDING TO PARTS LISTING ON INVOICE. DAMAGE AMOUNTED TO $837.33. HONDA NOW RECALLING AND REPAIRING OIL SEAL BUT WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR WATER PUMP, EXTERIOR BELTS OR THE TWO IGNITION/IGNITOR PARTS REPLACED. THIS WAS A MAJOR FAILURE THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH ON THE INTERSTATE. IF HONDA RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF A PART TO PREVENT FUTURE FAILURE AS IN THE CASE OF THE WATER PUMP, THEN HONDA SHOULD REIMBURSE FOR SAME. *AK
Jan 05, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHIILE TRAVELING NOTICED OIL INDICATOR LIGHT. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAS A BAD OIL SEAL. *AK OIL SEAL POPPED OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE WIRING IN AUDIO EQUIPMENT. *YH
Sep 25, 2000
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHEN TRYING TO LOCK THE DOORS, REAR DOORS ARE MAKING BIG SCREEHCING NOISE. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS NOT ROLLING UP BUT ROLLS DOWN ONLY.
Aug 18, 2000
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NONE
Jul 06, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Nov 04, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
STARTER FAILED ONCE, AND IT MADE STRANGE SOUND AND FAILED TO START FIRST TIME AND THEN AFTER COUPLE OF TIMES IT STARTED. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE THE STARTER DIED. I GOT IT REPLACE FROM DEALER WITH ORIGINAL PART. AFTER AN YEAR OR SO LOOKS TO BE I AM IN TROUBLE AGAIN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO FRONT RIGHT POWER WINDOW RATTLES AND DEALER MENTIONED IT NEEDS REGULATOR ($330). NUMEROUS TIMES THE OVERHEAD LIGHT IN THE CAR FAILS. I AM NOT SURE IS THERE ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IN THE CAR ITSELF OR I AM UNLUCKY TO HAVE ALL. *AK
Oct 20, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
1) CAM SEAL BLEW, OIL EXPELLED, SATURATED BELTS; REQ'D CAM, CRANK, & AXLE SEALS, REPLACE TIMING BELT, BALANCE BELT; 2) DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN HEAD ON ACCIDENT 25 MPH, WHIPLASH RESULT
Sep 30, 1999
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION VEHICLE VIBRATES FROM UNDER THE CAR. DEALER SAYS IT MAY BE THE HEAT SHIELD. *AK
Aug 09, 1999
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE CAR PULLS TOWARDS THE LEFT VERY STRONGLY AND YOU NEED TO APPLY FORCE TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. I GOT ALL OF THE WHEELS ALIGNED, BUT IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY EFFECT. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAKES UNNECESSARILY LOT OF NOISE, THE GAS INDICATOR DOES NOT SHOW THE FULL INDICATOR. THE TRUNK HYDRAULIC OPENING SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER REPLACED IT UNDER TEH WARRANTY, STILL IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
May 27, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PUMP WHICH LEAKS OIL, AND MAY RESULT A FIRE. OIL PUMP HA S BEEN REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.*AK
May 21, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THE A/C HAS HOT AIR/ BAD SMELL COMING OUT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO GET SICK. ALSO, THERE IS A GAS LEAK. WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL LEAKED RIGHT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 25, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE OIL SEAL DISLODGED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. CAUSED ALL OF THE OIL TO DRAIN OUT WITHIN A MATTER OF SEVERAL SECONDS. BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT ROUND 20,000 MILES. ODOMETER FAILED TO RECORD MILEAGE CORRECTLY. IT WOULD STICK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES.
Nov 12, 1998
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
TIRE BLOW OUT CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHERE SHE WAS GOING, RESULTING IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION. DRIVER DIED AFTER 5 DAYS, PASSENGER AN INFANT, WAS SEVERELY INJURED BY AIR BAG, BUT SURVIVED. *AK
Sep 22, 1997
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
HAND BRAKE PIVOT WAS TOO TIGHT, PREVENTING HAND BRAKE FROM STAYING DOWN.
Mar 01, 1995
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How many problems does the 1994 HONDA Accord have?
The 1994 HONDA Accord currently has 461 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1994 HONDA Accord?
The most common problems reported for the 1994 HONDA Accord are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1994 HONDA Accord problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1994 HONDA Accord comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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