How many problems does the 2005 HONDA Accord have?

The 2005 HONDA Accord currently has 685 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 2005 HONDA Accord?

The most common problems reported for the 2005 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 2005 HONDA Accord problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2005 HONDA Accord comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2005 HONDA Accord Problems

AIR BAGS

165 complaints

Front air bag indicator light stays on while driving. Was replaced twice. And the problem is still going on. It's been four years since it's been replaced.

May 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V320000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer refused to complete the recall and had not provided a reason for declining the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer and manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Oct 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Jul 22, 2022

The passengers airbag light keeps on turning on and off

Feb 24, 2022

Air bag indicator light is always on. Went to the Honda dealer (Auto NAtion Honda, Tucson) and was informed that there is a recall but the part was not available. So come back after the part. Came back today, and there was a new person, and was informed it wont be covered under the warranty, and needs to replace the driver's side seat belt wire harness and had to pay $235. There is a Safety Recall: Driver's Seat Position Sensor Harness Replacement service bulletin 07-002 for this wire harness but was informed does not cover my vehicle. I think this is the same issue, but why does not cover my vehicle? This is clearly Honda's fault.

Jul 17, 2021

+ 160 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

80 complaints

TRANSMISSION FAILURE!! I KNEW THESE EARLY 2000S TO 2005S HAD TRANSMISSION ISSUES IN THE ACCORDS AND CIVICS, BUT I HAD A 2005 EARLIER AND WHEN SOMEONE HIT ME IT HAD OVER 168.000 MILES ON IT. (IT WAS A CALIFORNIA CAR WITH EXTRA SMOG COMPONENTS) NO TRANSMISSIONS ISSUES!! I REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER 2005 ACCORD 4CYL AT 79.441 MILES IN FEB OF 2018. THE CAR HAD BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY A HONDA DEALERSHIP IN GA. NOTHING WAS MISSED. I ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AND A LOT OF OTHER THINGS DONE BY A CERTIFIED HONDA MECHANIC BEFORE I EVEN PUT THE PLATE ON IT BACK IN NC. ON 6/12/19( 93500 ON CAR) I WAS IN A ROLLOVER WRECK IN MY 2002 TUNDRA.(GREAT TRUCK) AND REALLY NEEDED MY CAR. ON 6/14/19 I GO TO SEE MY TUNDRA IN THE JUNK YARD AND MY CAR JUST STARTS REVVING UP BUT STOPS MOVING. I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THEN TRIED TO PUT CAR BACK INTO GEAR AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO 2ND GEAR AND LIMP TO A FRIENDS HOUSE. I WAS HEARTBROKEN!! TO LOSE BOTH IN 2 DAYS WAS INSANE! I TOOK IT TO FRIENDLYS TRANSMISSION IN HIGH POINT NC AND THEY PUT IN A REBUILT TRANSMISSION VERY QUICKLY!!!! I HOPE THIS ONE HOLDS BECAUSE IT IS A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE CAR WITH A GREAT ENGINE AND I WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE IT A LONG TIME. I THOUGHT ABOUT TRYING TO DEAL WITH HONDA BUT I WAS IN PAIN AND NEEDED MY CAR...IT IS SHAMEFUL THAT A LOW MILEAGE CAR THAT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SHOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION SO SOON!!! IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF 11V395000, RECALL R89, 8/27 2011 WOULD SOMEHOW APPLY TO MY CAR!!!

Sep 19, 2019

WHILE DRIVING, PART OF THE BEARING BECAME LODGED IN THE PARK PRAWL (THE METAL PIECE THAT ENGAGES PARK), CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL AWAY AFTER IT'S SHIFTED INTO PARK.

Sep 04, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CODE P0973 WAS DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY DRIVE IN SECOND GEAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000.

Aug 15, 2018

HONDA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 2015; CONTACTED HONDA CORP NO RECALLS ALTHOUGH THERE IS A RECALL R89 FOR EXACT PROBLEM BUT WAS TOLD MY CAR IS NOT A PART OF RECALL. HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AND ONE YEAR LATER AFTER DRIVING 10,000 LOCAL MILES TRANSMISSION HAVING EXACT SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY STATE DUE TO AGE YEAR AND WARRANTY FACTORS THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED AND DIAGNOSED BY SEVERAL HONDA'S DEALERS. TOOK CAR FOR OIL CHANGE ON 5/18; ON 5/21 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AFTER 2-3 MINUTES IT WOULD START TO BE SLUGGISH AND NOT RESPOND TO SOMEONE PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. THIS WAS WHILE DRIVING IN A 35 MILE PER HOUR AREA TWO LANE STREET. AT THAT POINT I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF A CITY STREET ALLOWED THE CAR TO COOL DOWN AND TOOK BACK TO DEALER. DEALER SUGGESTED FAULTY TRANSMISSION WITH BROKEN INTERNAL SHIFT PARTS.

May 23, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR/ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE WOULD AGGRESSIVELY SHAKE BEFORE BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V395000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,200. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT *TR

Oct 03, 2016

+ 75 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

39 complaints

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the ignition switch was replaced by an independent mechanic in 2015. The contact stated that the vehicle recently failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle restarted the following day; however, the failure recurred increasingly. The contact purchased a new programmed key for the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the that the failure was not related to the ignition key. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Feb 16, 2023

A/C DRAIN LEAKED CONDENSATION ONTO MY ECU AND COMPLETELY SHORTED IT OUT. CAR STOPPED RUNNING.

Oct 23, 2020

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS PRESSED THE MAIN CRUISE LIGHT COMES ON LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO BUT THEN WHWN YOU PRESS THE AET BUTTON NOTHING TAKES PLACE.THE LIGHT BLINKS ON FOR 1 SECOND BUT THAT IS THE END OF THAT.I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL WIRE CABLE IS HANGING IN MID AIR ABOUT 3INCHES AWAY FROM THROTTLE BODY.IT STILL HAS THE SMALL BARREL ON THE END OF THE CABLE FOR ATTACHING TO SOMETHING.

Nov 12, 2019

ACTUATOR ON DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT WORK.ALSO KEY WILL NOT OPEN DOOR EITHER.KEY WORKS ON TRUNK AND STARTS CAR BUT WILL NOT OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR.IF DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS UNLOCKED KEY FOB WILL UNLOCK AND LOCK THE OTHER THREE DOORS.IF THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS LOCKED THE KEY FOB WILL NOT OPEN OR LOCK THE OTHER THREE DOORS

Nov 12, 2019

THE REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCHES ARE NOT WORKING THE WINDOWS ARE NOT GOING UP OR DOWN...

Nov 15, 2018

+ 34 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

29 complaints

WHEN I TURN ON MY CAR IT'S LIKE SOME IS PRESSING THE GAS ON ITS OWN AND IT'S HARDER TO BREAK ALSO WHEN I'M ON IDLE. BUT WHEN LET GO OF THE BREAK THE CAR LAUNCHES IN FRONT AS IF I WAS PRESSING THE GAS WEN I'M ONLY LETTING GO OF THE GAS PEDAL.

Dec 29, 2017

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON WAS ON BUT I WAS NOT USING THE CRUISE CONTROL. HAVEN'T USED IT IN A COUPLE WEEKS BUT THE BUTTON WAS SHOWING ON THE DASH. I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS PETAL TO SLOW DOWN AND THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING. FIRST I TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND THAT SLOWED THE CAR DOWN CONSIDERABLE BUT I I COULD TEL IT WAS STILL TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND I DIDN'T WANT TO WEAR OUT THE BRAKES AND HAVE NO WAY OF STOPPING SO I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND TRIED JIGGLING THE GAS WITH MY FOOT THINKING IT WAS STUCK OR BLOCKED AND IT WASN'T. IT FELT LIKE HOW THE GAS PEDAL FEELS WHEN IT'S IN CRUISE CONTROL JUST KIND OF JIGGLING AS YOU PRESS IT. SO I TURNED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON OFF DID AND IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING SO I PUT TH CAR IN NEUTRAL IT REVVED UP TO A VERY HIGH RPM CAN'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS FULL THROTTLE DID THAT FOR ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS WHILE I BRAKED AND SLOWED THE CAR DOWN THEN IT STOPPED REVVING AND AFTER I STOPPED FOR S COUPLE MINUTES I DROVE AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE THE REST OF THE DAY. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65 WHEN IT GOT STUCK AND IT GOT UP TO HIGH 70S BEFORE I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND GOT IT DOWN TO 60 THEN IT BEGAN ACCELERATING AGAIN AND GOT UP TO LIKE 70 BEFORE I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. IF SOMEONE ELSE WAS DRIVING AND DIDN'T THINK TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SERIOUS.

Sep 14, 2017

"SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" IN A PRIVATE PARKING. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR ON FEB 27, 2017. I WAS THE DRIVER AND MY HUSBAND WAS A PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE BACK SEAT, WITH SEAT BELTS ON. AFTER I ENTERED THE PARKING AREA, AS I WAS ABOUT TO PARK, THE CAR ABRUPTLY SPED UP, CRASHED INTO THE BUILDING AHEAD OF ME, AND THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND THE BUILDING WALL WERE DAMAGED (PHOTOS ARE ENCLOSED). ALL THIS HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. SEVERAL PEOPLE FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING RUSHED OUT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS VISIBLY SHAKEN AND QUITE FRIGHTENED BY THIS ACCIDENT. THE BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF TOOK PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGED WALL AND THE VEHICLE. MY TWO THUMBS WERE ACHING WITH MINOR BURN, BUT SINCE THERE WAS NO OTHER OBVIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY TO US, WE DECLINED THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. STATE POLICE TROOPER CAME, TOOK SOME INFORMATION BUT SAID THAT BECAUSE THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN A PRIVATE PROPERTY IT WILL NOT BE REPORTED. I HAD NEVER THOUGHT ANYTHING LIKE THIS ACCIDENT COULD EVER HAPPEN. I GOOGLED AND FOUND CASES IN WHICH UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAD ACTUALLY HAPPENED. HASN'T THIS SAFETY ISSUE BEEN ADDRESSED? MY HUSBAND I ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR.

Feb 28, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE CAR KEPT UP THE SAME SPEED. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR. I DOWNSHIFTED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FIRST GEAR YET WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE CAR. I FINALLY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO GO THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO CROSS TRAFFIC. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN THIS INCIDENT BUT THERE WERE FOUR OF US IN THE CAR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY FAILURE. IT IS NOW REPAIRED. *TR

Jan 18, 2017

AUTO EXPERIENCED "STICKY ACCELERATOR"/"SUDDEN ACCELERATION" PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN ENGINE COLD. NECESSARY TO APPLY EXCESS PRESSURE ON ACCELERATOR TO GET CAR ROLLING FROM STATIONARY. IN ONE INCIDENT, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED PUSHING THE WHEEL OVER A PARKING SPACE WHEEL STOP AND INTO A FENCE POST CAUSING MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. LOCAL SAN JOSE, CA HONDA DEALERSHIP KEPT THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS AND CLAIMED IT COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM.

Oct 19, 2015

+ 24 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

26 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Feb 26, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

Sep 19, 2011

WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE, MY CAR SHAKES AND SHIMMIES AS IF IT IS STOPPING ON A COBBLESTONE ROAD--WORSE WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE WHEN GOING DOWNHILL OR AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THIS MINIMIZES MY CONTROL AS MY STEERING COLUMN BEGINS TO SHAKE AND I HAVE TO "PUMP" THE BRAKES TO A COMPLETE STOP. I REPLACED THE BRAKES AT ABOUT 3,000 MILES AND HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING THEM AS IT GETS WORSE AND WORSE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT MY BRAKE PADS ARE FINE AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS. *TR

Jun 14, 2011

THIS STARTED WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2005 AND CONTINUES TODAY (2011). I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR OFTEN FOR SEVERAL REASONS, ONE BEING A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THE WHEEL HAS ALWAYS STUTTERED. WHEN ON A STEEP HILL, THE BREAKS HAVE NEVER HALTED THE CAR COMPLETELY. I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO CARS CROSSING IN FRONT OF ME WHEN ON A STEEP HILL. THE BRAKES ARE TERRIBLE IF I'M IN A PLACE WHERE THERE IS SNOW. I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT IN SNOW OR WHERE THERE IS A LOT OF RAIN. THE TIRES ARE VERY GOOD AND ALL TERRAIN, SO IT ISN'T THAT. I HAVE THE BRAKES INSPECTED ALL OF THE TIME AND THEY'RE ONLY SLIGHTLY USED. I HAVE TIRES ROTATED AND ALIGNED ON A REGULAR BASIS. BUT HALF OF THE TIME THE BRAKES GRIND. EVEN AFTER INSPECTION AT THREE DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERSHIPS, NOBODY CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. I WROTE TO HONDA ABOUT THIS AND SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS, BUT THEY DIDN'T EVEN RESPOND, LET ALONE REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THE CAR IS DANGEROUS AND I USE IT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE IN PERFECT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND ON FLAT ROADS. IT'S SAD THAT HONDA TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY. I HAD ONLY GOTTEN HONDAS IN THE PAST BECAUSE OF REPUTATION AND RELIABILITY. I WILL BE BUYING ANOTHER "BRAND" FROM HERE ON OUT. I USED TO LIVE IN CALIFORNIA AND NOW LIVE IN NEW MEXICO. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN SANTA MONICA. I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS IN BOTH PLACES. *TR

Feb 14, 2011

I OWN A 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID AND EVERY WINTER (MN) AT LEAST 6 -10 TIMES A YEAR THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM SIMPLY DOESN'T WORK. IT TAKES EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH IN MY LEGS TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND IT IS STILL QUITE HARD TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP. SEEMS AS IF THE COLDER IT IS, THE WORSE AND MORE FREQUENT THIS HAPPENS. NO ONE CAN GIVE ME AN ANSWER AS TO WHY IT HAPPENS OR HOW TO FIX IT. HOWEVER, THEY SAY JUST WARM THE CAR UP FIRST. WE HAVE WARMED OUR CAR UP, KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND AFTER 25 MINUTES OF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAR WARM, SO THING CAN HAPPEN AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. *TR

Jan 21, 2011

+ 21 more complaints for this component

STEERING

23 complaints

CAR SMOKES AND LEAKS POWER STEERING FLUID. I HAVE TO REFILL IT EVERY TWO DAYS AND IT SMOKES BAD EVEN FILLS THE CAR WITH FUMES AND SMOKE.IT SMOKES WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE CAR HEATS UP BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT FILLS UP THE INSIDE WITH SMOKE.

Jan 12, 2020

2005 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL FOR POWER STEERING. *AS *TR *TR

Feb 25, 2019

THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER EARLIER RECALL. IT IS NOW LEAKING AND CAUSING NOXIOUS FUMES IN THE CAR. I CALLED THE DEALER. SERVICE PERSON TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL, MY CAR WAS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE RECALL AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED. THIS DOES NOT SEEM RIGHT TO ME.

Oct 10, 2018

POWER STEERING LEAKING UNDER THE HOOD.

Oct 01, 2018

LOOKING FOR FORMS RELATING TO POSSIBLE POWER STEERING RECALL ON 20045 HONDA ACCORD-VERY HARD TO TURN OUT OF A DRIVEWAY-ALMOST FEELS AS IF DRIVING A MANUAL CAR.

Aug 01, 2018

+ 18 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

21 complaints

CLEAR COAT PEELING OFF/PAINT CRACKING AND LOOKS LIKE A CREEPING CANCER ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK IN PARTICULAR ON MY BURGUNDY COLORED VEHICLE AND I SEE SIMILAR MODELS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER MY TOWN. THE PAINTING PROCESS USED WAS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE.

May 29, 2018

THE PAINT IS PEELING ON BOTH THE ROOF AND THE TRUNK, AND IT IS GETTING WORSE AS TIME PASSES.

Feb 08, 2017

MY CAR HAS LARGE GRAY SPOT AROUND THE WINDOW FRAME AND ROOF TOP WHERE THE PAINT HAS FADED.

Sep 05, 2016

PAINT HAS DETERIORATED ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE 'BALD SPOTS' WHERE THE METAL IS EXPOSED. WE HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER HONDAS IN THIS AREA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HONDA HAS NOT RESPONDED TO OUR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND/OR ASSISTANCE.

Aug 08, 2016

BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, THE CLEAR COAT STARTED TO FLAKE OFF IN MARCH 2015. NOTICE MAY HONDA CARS ABOUT THE SAME AGE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.

Dec 11, 2015

+ 16 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

19 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND LEG DUE TO THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 297,371.

Nov 27, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 4

"TAKATA RECALL".....I PURCHASED THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIT. I JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED TODAY AND THE REPAIR SHOP ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS AN ERROR CODE WHICH MEANS DEFECTIVE AIR BAG. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOWED DEFECTIVE. YESTERDAY I RECEIVED 2 DIFFERENT EMAILS FROM NHTSA FOR 2 RECALLS (#19V499 AND #19V501). NO LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM HONDA YET BUT I HATE TO WAIT FOR A LETTER TO ARRIVE AS THAT COULD TAKE 60 DAYS, THEN WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE DEALER TO GET THE PARTS AND THEN GET AN APPOINTMENT. THIS SITUATION IS LIFE-THREATENING. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SPEED THIS PROCESS UP? ALSO THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT A LOT OF THE AIR BAGS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ARE NOW BEING RECALLED.

Jul 05, 2019

TAKATA RECALL. MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD AIRBAG/SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY STAYING OFF AND ON.

May 04, 2018

FRONT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ON THE DASH NO LONGER ILLUMINATES. FORUM SEARCH SAYS THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SENSOR IS MOST LIKELY FAILED.

Apr 07, 2018

I HAVE 2005 HONDA ACCORD WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA RECALL BUT I HAVE A AIRBAG LIGHT THAT GOES OFF AND ON. AS A RESULT, MY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THE ENGINE READ A CODE THAT SAID IT WAS INVOLVED IN REAR COLLISION AND IT WAS NOT. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT COULD HAVE LOCKED UP BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT AND HAD TO MANEUVER TO GET OUT OF IT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME IT WILL COST $800 AND UP TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT (AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR SEAT BELTS)BUT WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO HONDA THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS NOT ON AT THAT MOMENT SO THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNLESS IT WAS ON. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP ALSO TOLD ME THAT IF I HAVE A FAULTY AIRBAG THAT MY SEAT BELT MAY CONTINUE TO LOCK UP. I AM HESITANT TO FIX THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG SITUATION.

Dec 15, 2017

+ 14 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

18 complaints

While driving on a major street all the sudden the car lost power it started up and again turned off again After days of getting everything checked i come to find out that the The security immobilizer decided it wants to lock my cars engine this almost lead to me getting hit Thank God I wasn’t on the freeway

Oct 09, 2022

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND THE CLUTCH BRACKT BROKE. IT DID NOT EFFECT THE CLUTCH RIGHT AWAY BUT OVER THE NEXT 3 DAYS THE CLUTCH STARTED TWISTING TOWARD THE LEFT AND THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER.

Jul 20, 2020

ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED SEVEN YEARS AGO. THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD AT AN ESTATE SALE. THE MULTIPLE PREVIOUS NOTIFICATIONS ARE NOT NEEDED. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RECORDS.

Feb 04, 2020

CAR WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT THE TOW COMPANY ON SCENE WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP WE DESIRED IT TO BE FIXED IN. INSTEAD THE DRIVER AT DAVRON AUTO REPAIR AND COLLISION 2425 BROADWAY BUFFALO NY 14212 (716)894-0592 SAID THEY HAVE TO BRING IT TO THERE SHOP DUE TO THE WEATHER THEREFORE WE WERE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL TOW FEE 2 DAYS LATER WHEN THE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO WEAR WE WANTED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. OUR FAMILY IS REFUGEE FROM BURMA. WE FEEL LIKE WE HAVE BEEN TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF PLEASE HELP THANK YOU GOD BLESS.

Feb 04, 2019

Crash: 1

Fire: 1

I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN MY ENGINE ACCELERATED FAST AND THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP IT. I CRASHED OVER A CONCRETE THING AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE.

Aug 20, 2018

Crash: 1

+ 13 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

17 complaints

2005 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES, A YELLOW LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB

Jan 29, 2015

2005 ACCORD 2.4 LITER A/C STOPPED WORKING. WAS TOLD CONDENSER HAD A HOLE CAUSED BY A ROCK. RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT NUMEROUS OWNERS OF HONDA PRODUCTS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. HONDA NEEDS TO REDESIGN THE LAY OUT AND LOCATION OF THE A/C CONDENSER OR PROVIDE SOME SORT OF WARRANTY AND PROTECTION IF THEY ARE NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE REQUIRED PARTS. WITH THE CURRENT DESIGN IT IS A MONEY MAKER FOR HONDA. NOW IT IS GOING TO COST ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIRS THAT HONDA SHOULD BE PAYING FOR DUE TO THEIR POOR DESIGN. *TR

Apr 11, 2012

MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNING ON MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT . MY VTEC SEEMS TO BE STAYING ON AND IT JERKS MY CAR BACK AND KICKS THE LIGHT BACK ON. I'VE BEEN READING ONLINE AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY ITS THE VTEC OIL PRESSURE. I CHANGE MY OIL ON A REGULAR BASIS AND DON'T THINK THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. IT LACKS POWER BETWEEN 1-3000RPM AND ITS NOT SAFE. *TR

Oct 04, 2011

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT JUST IN TIME TO EVADE THE WARRANTY ON THE CAR. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULDN'T COVER IT. IT WENT OUT AT 82,000 MILES AND IT'S ONLY COVERED TO 80,000. I DID HEAR THAT THIS WAS PREMATURE, BUT THAT IT HAPPENS ON THE HONDA ACCORDS. THE REPAIR IS PRICEY AS I BOUGHT IT IN CALIFORNIA AND THEY HAVE HIGHER ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS (THAT PART IS GOOD), SO YOU CAN'T BUY AN AFTER MARKET CONVERTER. THE COST WAS $1,100 AFTER INSTALLATION. THEY NEARLY PUT THE WRONG ONE ON IN NEW MEXICO AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP. LUCKILY, I CALLED MY OLD DEALERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA AS THEY WERE OUT OF STOCK HERE AND THEY SAID I HAD THE INCORRECT PART NUMBER. *TR

Feb 14, 2011

MY O2 SENSOR WENT OUT ON MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD AND WAS STALLING OUT AND IT WAS POWERLESS WOULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. I REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR BUT IT STILL STALLS OUT. *TR

Jun 14, 2009

+ 12 more complaints for this component

TIRES

14 complaints

DRIVNG ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED WHEN MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY SEPERATED AND CAME APART CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL VEHILE DAMAGE. I HAVE DETAILED PHOTOS OF TIRE AND AUTO DAMAGE.

Dec 04, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET SUMITOMO FALKEN TIRES, SIZE: 205/60/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TIRE SHOP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TIRE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STILL HAD THREE OF THE SAME SUMITOMO TIRES. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 287,769. *LN*JB

Dec 04, 2019

ON AUGUST 12, 2019 I PURCHASED 4 OHTSU FP7000 205/6016 TIRES FROM EASTERN STATE TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE CENTER IN WEST NYACK NY 10994. I DROVE MY CAR ABOUT 104 MILES ON THE NEW TIRES, AND ON AUGUST 15, 2019, WHILE DRIVING ON THE NYS THRUWAY, 3 OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT. AS PER INSTRUCTIONS FROM EASTERN STATE TIRE, I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO PRESTIGE TIRE & AUTO SERVICE CENTER IN KINGSTON NY 12401. AND THERE, PRESTIGE ADVISED ME THAT ON ALL 4 TIRES THE VALVE STEMS WERE LEAKING. THUS, AS 2 OF THE TIRES WERE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR, THEY REPLACED THEM, AND REPLACED THE VALVE STEMS ON THE 2 REMAINING TIRES THAT THEY SALVAGED. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE FAULT OF THESE TIRE FAILURES IS IN THE MANUFACTURERS DESIGN/PRODUCTION OR THAT OF EASTERN TIRE OF WEST NYACK. I LEAVE THAT DETERMINATION UP TO YOU. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL TIRES FOR YOUR INSPECTION. I FEAR THAT IF IT IS A DEFECT IN THE TIRES, OTHERS MAY NOW BE AT RISK. PLEASE ADVISE?

Aug 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 205/60/R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT AND SHREDDED. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A SPARE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, BUT THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 7,000.

Apr 23, 2012

TWO MONTH OLD YOKOHAMA AS530 TIRE HAD A BLOW OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

Jan 25, 2010

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SERVICE BRAKES

11 complaints

I STARTED TO NOTICE THIS ISSUE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT USED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. DURING THE WINTER TIME WHEN IT WAS PARTICULARLY COLD OUTSIDE, I NOTICED THAT MY POWER BRAKES WOULD START WORKING WHEN I FIRST START UP THE CAR. EVENTUALLY, I WOULD DISCOVER THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE WAS STICKING AND PREVENTING THE POWER BRAKES FROM BEING ACTIVE WHEN STARTING A VEHICLE IN THE COLD WEATHER. IT WAS VERY CONFUSING AT FIRST BECAUSE THERE WOULD BE STORED POWER BRAKES IN THE VACUUM BOOSTER FROM THE DAY BEFORE THAT WOULD BE USED UP WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT. HOWEVER, AS I WAS MOVING FORWARD AND SUBSEQUENTLY WANTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, I FOUND THAT THE POWER BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND I HAD TO JAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN. HOWEVER, ONCE THE CAR ENGINE HAD BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, I WOULD HEAR A CLICK NOISE (PROBABLY THE CHECK VALVE UNSTICKING) AND THEN POWER BRAKES WERE RESTORED FOR THE REST OF THE COMMUTE. I EVENTUALLY HAD THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE REPLACED (WHICH ALSO CONTAINED THE CHECK VALVE) AND NO LONGER HAD THIS ISSUE. THE MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE HOSE CONFIRMED THAT THE CHECK VALVE WAS FAULTY BECAUSE THE OLD HOSE WOULD NOT ALLOW AIR THROUGH WHEN THEY TRIED TO BLOW THROUGH IT FROM EITHER DIRECTION.

Mar 02, 2019

LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR UPON STOPPING AND GOING, AND BRAKES STICKING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME FIXING AND CHANGING THE PADS AND ROTORS. VERY LOW USE OF VEHICLE AND SHORT TIME BETWEEN HAVING BRAKES DONE AGAIN.

Apr 13, 2018

I DID NOT FINANCE MY 2005 HONDA; I PAID CASH UPFRONT $18,000+. FROM THE BEGINNING I HAVE BEEN REPORTING TO HONDA THAT THERE IS A "MAJOR" PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES! I BOUGHT THE CAR IN LATE SEPTEMBER 2005;. WHEN WINTER CAME, I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES WOULD STALL WHEN IT EXTREME WEATHER(SNOW, HEAVY RAIN, EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER)! DURING THESE POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKES, THE CAR WILL NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY. THERE IS A HEAVY PULSATING NOISE AND FEELING GOING ON, AND THE CAR WILL NOT STOP UNTIL I HAVE PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AS FAR AS I COULD AND THE CAR HAS CONTINUED MOVING FOR A DISTANCE. OVER THE YEARS, I HAVE REPORTED IT AND HAVE TAKEN IT BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD EACH TIME THAT THEY CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM! I FEEL AS THOUGH THEY DIDN'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE I DID NOT FINANCE THE CAR.THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN I THOUGHT THAT I WAS GOING TO DIE, BECAUSE OF THIS CRITICAL BRAKE PROBLEM. TODAY IS MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016... THE WEATHER WAS EXTREMELY COLD THIS MORNING (MAYBE AROUND 32 DEGREES), AND THIS SITUATION WITH THESE HONDA MANUFACTURED BRAKES OCCURRED AGAIN. I WAS TERRIFIED WHEN MY I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES TO STOP FOR A WOMAN PUSHING A BABY CARRIAGE AT A SCHOOL CROSS-WALK! HONDA HAS AVOIDED TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS HIGHLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM FOR FAR TOO LONG, AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE PROBABLY DIED OR BECOME GREATLY INJURED TO PROBLEMS SUCH AS THIS WITH THEIR HONDA VEHICLES! FROM THIS REPORT I AM HOPING FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AND ACTION TO THIS "HIGHLY CRITICAL" MATTER. TODAY, WAS THE FINAL STRAW! THESE BRAKES HAVE TO BE RECALLED....I DON'T WANT TO DIE AND I CERTAINLY DON'T WANT ANYONE ELSE TO DIE BECAUSE THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 HONDA WOULD NOT STOP!

Jan 11, 2016

HAVE NOTED ON A FEW OCCASIONS THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER IS NOT ACTIVATED WHEN A CAR HAS BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT OR FOR EXTENDED DURATION OF TIME. WHAT TYPICALLY HAPPENS IS THAT I START THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT IT INTO GEAR AND PROCEED. HOWEVER, IF I HAVE TO BRAKE WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR, THE BRAKE BOOSTER APPEARS TO NOT BE WORKING AND I AM LEFT USING MANUAL BRAKES ESSENTIALLY SINCE THE VACUUM BOOST IS NOT WORKING. ONCE THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE BRAKE BOOSTER STARTS WORKING NORMALLY. BECAUSE OF THIS INTERMITTENT BEHAVIOR, I HAVE ALMOST CRASHED INTO THINGS WHILE BACKING UP OR DRIVING FORWARD SINCE THE POWER BRAKES WERE ESSENTIALLY NOT WORKING IN THOSE SCENARIOS. I HAVE CHECKED THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING APPEARS TO BE NORMAL. BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT SINK DURING NORMAL OPERATION, NOR DOES THERE APPEAR TO BE A LEAK IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN I PRIME/PUMP THE BRAKE WHILE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. AFTER INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, I HAVE FOUND A TEMPORARY SOLUTION IS TO START THE CAR AND PUMP THE BRAKES FIRST BEFORE GOING. THE BRAKES WILL LOSE THE VACUUM BOOST IN THE INITIAL 2-3 PUMPS AND THEN AFTER A FEW MORE PUMPS WILL GET THE NORMAL VACUUM ASSIST BACK. I HAVE GONE TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM IF THERE ARE ANY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUE AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE ARE NONE. I KNOW THAT BECAUSE OF THE HONDA INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST IN THEIR HYBRID VEHICLES, THERE IS AN EXTRA VACUUM SWITCH MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE BRAKE BOOSTER SO THAT IT CAN TURN THE ENGINE BACK ON DURING IDLE-STOP TO RESTORE BRAKE BOOSTING. I SUSPECT THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH THAT 3-WAY JOINT THAT IS CAUSING INITIAL LOSS OF VACUUM. ONLINE FORUMS HAVE INDICATED POTENTIAL PREMATURE FAILURE IN THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSES. HTTP://REPAIRPAL.COM/FAILED-VACUUM-BRAKE-BOOSTER-HOSE-MAY-CAUSE-BRAKE-TO-FEEL-HARD-148

Nov 08, 2015

I'VE OWNED MY 4-DR., 6-CYL. EX MODEL SINCE PURCHASING IT FROM A HONDA PARTS DEPT. EMPLOYEE IN JAN., 2007 WITH 24K MILES ON THE ENGINE. IT HAS PERFORMED GENERALLY VERY WELL UNTIL IT DEVELOPED A SAFETY-RELATED, BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM THAT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SINCE IT FIRST OCCURRED-- NAMELY, THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY SOFT WHEN APPLIED, AND RECENTLY HAS TO BE APPLIED STRENUOUSLY ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO GET EVEN A MINIMAL STOPPING RESPONSE. WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRED, I BEGAN REGULARLY CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN MY MASTER CYLINDER. ONLY OCCASIONALLY DID THE CYLINDER REQUIRE SOME MINIMAL, ADDITIONAL BRAKE FLUID--AKIN TO A NORMAL MAINTENANCE AMOUNT. KEEPING MY FLUID TO A MAXIMUM-LEVEL HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THIS PAST MARCH (2015), I REQUESTED MY WELL-RATED, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE FIRST IDENTIFIED THE SAME 3 EARLIER HONDA SERVICE BULLETINS THAT I HAD (GOING ALL THE WAY BACK TO 2007) THAT ADDRESSED THIS BRAKE PROBLEM, WHEREIN HONDA WAS MOSTLY IMPLICATING A FAULTY ABS (CONTROL) MODULE AS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM (NOTE: I'VE NEVER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL SVC. BULLETIN FROM HONDA FOR THIS PROBLEM). MY MECHANIC ESTIMATED THAT REPLACING MY ABS MODULE WOULD COST OVER $2000, BUT THAT EVEN THEN THERE WOULD BE NO GUARANTEE THAT MY PROBLEM WOULD BE RESOLVED. SO, UNTIL I COULD DECIDE WHAT ACTION TO TAKE, I HAD HIM DO A FRONT BRAKE JOB TO "BUY" WHATEVER EXTRA STOPPING-POWER I COULD ... WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE MINIMAL-TO-NONE! NOT ONLY DOES MY PROBLEM REMAIN, BUT IT IS GETTING RAPIDLY WORSE ... TO THE POINT THAT I'M RELUCTANT MAKE LONG, HIGHWAY-SPEED TRIPS, AND AM DRIVING SUPER-DEFENSIVELY SO AS TO BE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR IN ANY KIND OF RISKY SITUATION. I PLAN TO APPEAL TO THE HONDA AMERICA HIERARCHY, STARTING WITH MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP.

Jul 11, 2015

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

9 complaints

HEADLIGHTS HAVE TOP LAYER COMING OFF THE FINISH. THE HEADLIGHT THEN TURNS YELLOW AND THE CLEAR LENS BECOMES CLOUDY. THIS GREATLY REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT ON THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS CAUSES INCREASED DANGER OF A CAR HITTING AN ANIMAL OR PEDESTRIAN WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. AFTERMARKET LENS CLEANING KITS ONLY OFFER A TEMPORARY FIX. THE ONLY TRUE FIX IS TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS, AT A COST OF ALMOST $1000. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE A SAFETY DEVISE THAT SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR, JUST LIKE A SEAT BELT OR AIR BAG. THIS HEADLIGHT PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND ON EVERY CAR MANUFACTURE, NOT JUST HONDA. CLOUDY HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NO COST.

May 05, 2016

MY HEADLIGHTS APPEAR TO NOT ILLUMINATE VERY FAR IN THE NIGHT ON THE LOW BEAM. ADDITIONALLY AS A CONTRIBUTING THE OUTER CASING OF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DULL AND THE PLASTIC APPEARS TO HAVE DETERIORATED. WHILE THE DEALERSHIP I SAW 3 OTHER HONDAS WITH THE SAME CLOUDED OUTER CASINGS. ON THE HWY AT NIGHT I NOTICE NIGHTS ARE NOTICEABLY PROVIDING LESS LIGHT ON THE ROAD - AND I AM NOT COMPARING TO THE NEW STYLE TYPE LIGHTS - JUST REGULAR LIGHTS ON OTHER CARS SHINE WAY FURTHER OUT. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED AT NEARLY $100 EACH I COULD HAVE A BODY SHOP WORK ON THEM. THIS APPEARS TO BE SAFETY HAZARD FROM POORLY DESIGNED MATERIALS USED FOR THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT FEEL HONDA SHOULD REMEDY THIS AS IT IS MAKING MY HEADLIGHT NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED OR EXPECTED. THE DEALERS ATTITUDE ( BEAVERTON HONDA) WAS NOT TO DO ANYTHING BUT THEY DID ACKNOWLEDGE THE DAMAGE VISIBILITY DUE TO THIS AND SAID IT WAS FROM BEING USED OUTSIDE IN WEATHER? IT'S A CAR NOT AN INDOOR HOUSE CAT!

Apr 26, 2016

THE HEAD UNIT FAILED MAKING THE ENTIRE CONTROL PANEL DARK. THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR THIS IS TO HAVE TO PURCHASE AN ENTIRE AUDIO UNIT WHICH DID NOT FAIL. PARTS WERE THE FRONT PANEL FOR $243.44 AND THE HEAD UNIT FOR 900.65 PLUS INSTALLATION COSTS. AS THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE. THE LIGHTS SHOULD NOT FAIL AND THE COST IS EXCESSIVE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF WORKING PARTS.

Jan 15, 2016

FRONT LIGHTS GET DIM INCONSISTENTLY AND CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT. *TR

Jan 13, 2015

IT CRASHED INTO A SUDDENLY STOPPED CAR. NOTHING CHANGED. *TR

Oct 24, 2014

Crash: 1

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VISIBILITY

8 complaints

I PURCHASED MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD LX WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BACK RIGHT WINDOW NOT WORKING. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS CAR, THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW AND BOTH OF THE BACK WINDOWS JUST STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE TRIED USING THE FRONT MAIN SWITCH AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL SWITCHES TO UNROLL THEM AND ALL THAT HAPPENS IS A CLICK EVERY TIME I TRY TO UNROLL EACH ONE. MY PASSENGER WINDOW IS STUCK HALF WAY DOWN WITH NO WAY TO ROLL IT UP. THE ONLY WINDOW THAT WORKS IS THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WINDOW NOW. I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK IS UNLOCKED EACH TIME I TRY TO UNROLL EACH OF THEM. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS KIND OF DEFAULT? *TR

Feb 16, 2015

WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. COULD NO LONGER SEE ADEQUATELY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. TAKING TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. *TR

Oct 14, 2009

2005 HONDA ACCORD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. SIMILAR TO HONDA RECALL NO. Q78. NHTSA ASSIGNED #08V-092. IT HAS BEEN RAINING AROUND MY AREA. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF CALLING THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 26, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. AS A RESULT, SHE NOTICE A LARGE HOLE IN THE SUN ROOF. AS OF MAY 27, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

May 27, 2008

1. WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, OR AT ALL BELOW 38 DEGREES. 2. THIS FAILURE MAKES SEEING OUT THE WINDSHIELD HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE WITH SPLASH BACK AND DEICING FLUID ON THE ROADS. 3. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT HONDA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO SOLUTION. *NM

Feb 20, 2007

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EQUIPMENT

8 complaints

THE STEREO DISPLAY WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THEN THE RADIO STARTED SCANNING RADIO STATIONS. IT IS NOW STUCK ON SOME STATIC SOUNDING WEATHER RADIO STATION. OFF & ON WORKS BUT NOTHING ELSE (E.G . VOLUME, MODE, LOAD OR EJECT, STATION TUNING...) I HAVE A LIBRARY CD IN THE UNIT AND AM UNABLE TO EJECT IT. *JB

Jun 15, 2012

THE AIR CONDITIONING ON MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD STOPPED WORKING...TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID AFTER TRYING TO RECHARGE THE SYSTEM THAT THE CONDENSER HAD A PUNCTURE ON IT. UPON RESEARCHING THIS MISHAP I FIND THAT QUITE A FEW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS KIND OF THING HAPPEN TO THEM BECAUSE THE CONDENSER IS NOT PROTECTED...IT IS COMPLETELY EXPOSED AND CAN BE DAMAGED QUITE EASILY...HONDA SHOULD PROVIDE A RETROFIT....MAYBE A SCREEN OF SOME TYPE...AND REIMBURSE DRIVERS OF THEIR VEHICLES FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE CONDENSER..... *TR

Nov 03, 2010

HONDA'S FAILURE TO DISCLOSE THAT A SPARE TIRE IS NOT STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON ITS 2005 ACCORD HYBRID PUT MY AND MY FAMILY'S LIVES IN DANGER. WE FIRST LEARNED OF THE SITUATION WHEN MY HUSBAND HAD A FLAT TIRE. HONDA THEN TOLD US THAT A RETRO-FIT WAS AVAILABLE. BEFORE PARTS ARRIVED, I EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON AN OUT-OF-STATE HIGH SPEED THOROUGHFARE AT NIGHT. TWO POLICE CARS AND A TOW TRUCK WERE REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT US TO THE SAFETY OF A MOTEL. ANOTHER 6 WEEKS PASSED BEFORE HONDA HAD THE PARTS TO RETRO-FIT THE VEHICLE AT MY EXPENSE. HONDA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR THIS SITUATION. *TR

Dec 12, 2007

PER LOCAL HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING ON 2005 HONDA ACCORD BECAUSE FOREIGN OBJECT (ROAD DEBRIS -ROCK) PUNCTURED A/C CONDENSOR. AMERICAN HONDA DSPM CONTACTED WITH REQUEST TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH REPALCEMENT COST AND REQUEST WAS DENIED. I WAS TOLD AND HAVE READ OF INSTANCES ON THE INTERNET WHEN HONDA DID PAY FOR REPAIR UNDER THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES.*AK

Mar 26, 2007

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER UNIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Aug 16, 2006

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DRIVER EXITED THE PARKED VEHICLE, IT LOCKED ITSELF INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS UNLOCKED AT THE SERVICE OF A LOCKSMITH HOWEVER, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FISHER HONDA ACURA DEALER (303-245-6416, LOCATED AT 6025 ARAPAHOE RD, BOULDER, CO 80303) AND WAS ADVISED TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THE AUTO CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSTEAD TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ONLY REMEDY WAS TO BREAK THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000.

May 13, 2019

REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK WHEN USING DRIVER DOOR LOCK SWITCH CONTROL. REAR DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE EVEN WHEN DOOR LOCK SWITCH IS IN UP POSITION. CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. *TR

Dec 16, 2014

DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS NOT A CHILD SAFETY LOCK ISSUE. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM AFTER A REVIEW OF THE INTERNET. IN A CRASH OR FIRE PASSENGER WOULD HAVE TO CRAWL TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAR OR THROUGH A WINDOW TO GET OUT. RESPONDERS WOULD HAVE NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. *TR

Sep 14, 2014

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CHROME AROUND THE REAR PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS BROKEN. A PASSENGER WAS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED A DEEP CUT TO HER RIGHT HAND AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE X-RAYS WERE TAKEN AND THE DOCTOR PLACED STITCHES IN THE CHILD'S WOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

May 10, 2011

Injuries: 1

1. PASSENGER DRIVE DOOR WHILE LOCKED COULD BE OPENED MANUALLY BY HAND. DEALER REPLACED LOCK ACTUATOR AND LOCK. *TR

Feb 09, 2010

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ENGINE

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

Dec 21, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 32 MPH, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS, BUT THE SPECIFICS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Jun 04, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHILE PARKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HONDA OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, BUT THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED THERE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 248,000.

Jul 17, 2017

HAVING THE DREADED OIL BURNING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND HAD TO REPLACE MY ENGINE 4 TIMES SINCE DECEMBER 2015. I TRIED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE 1ST TIME THINKING THEY WOULD HAVE A SOLUTION TO THIS KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MAKE OF THEIR CAR. THEY PLAYED EXTREMELY DUMB AND SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING AND THAT I WAS THE FIRST ONE THEY HEARD IT FROM EVEN THOUGH IT'S WORLDWIDE ON MANY THREADS & FORUMS. THE PROBLEM STARTS OFF THE SAME THE OIL LIGHTS STARTS FLASHING (MEANING THE OIL LEVEL IS LOW), THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, AND THEN YOUR SCREWED DUE TO A BLOWN PISTON OR POSSIBLE ENGINE SEIZURE IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT. SOMEHOW THE OIL BURNS INTERNALLY AND CONSUMES ALL THE OIL WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. 200 MILES INTO A FRESH OIL CHANGE AND THE CAR IS BONE DRY WITH NO LEAKS SPOT. EACH ENGINE I REPLACED IT WITH HAD BETWEEN 50K-80K MILES ON IT AND THE SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, OIL FILTER AND OIL WAS REPLACED EVERY TIME. WITHIN 1-2 MONTHS THE SAME OIL BURNING PROBLEM HAPPENS. I SPENT WELL OVER $8,000, ALMOST LOST MY JOB AND HAD TO DROP OUT OF COLLEGE DUE TO THE INCONVENIENCE IT HAS CAUSED ME ALL WITHIN A 10 MONTH PERIOD.

Sep 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.

Jul 22, 2015

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SEATS

6 complaints

THE BACK SEAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A FLAT STURDY SURFACE FOR AN INFANT CAR SEAT. I HAVE PULLED AS TIGHT AS I CAN ON THE SEAT BELT AND LATCHES AND FIND THAT NEITHER OFFERS A SECURE 1" STANDARD OF PLAY. THE SEATS TIP WHEN I TURN A CORNER WITH MY GRANDCHILD IN IT. IT IS UNSTURDY. I HAVE TRIED HEAVY AND LIGHT SEATS AND THEY STILL TIP. I HAVE TO STUFF TOWELS UNDERNEATH TO TRY TO BALANCE, BUT OF COURSE A TOWEL IN AN ACCIDENT WILL NOT PROTECT IN AN ACCIDENT. BY LAW I MUST USE A BACK SEAT AND NOT A FRONT SEAT. IS THERE A FLATTER MORE STABLE BACK SEAT?

Sep 08, 2020

THE DEFECT CONCERNS THE FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS CAR HAS POWER FRONT SEATS. THE LEFT REAR MOUNT FOR THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT HAS BROKEN FROM THE UNDER CARRIAGE BELOW THE SEAT CAUSING THE LEFT REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO BE DISCONNECTED AND LOOSE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND POTENTIALLY THE SEAT COULD COME LOOSE IN AN ACCIDENT. THE UNDERCARRIAGE CONTAINS THE POWER EQUIPMENT TO MOVE THE SEAT AND MOUNT THE SEAT. A HONDA DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE SEAT AND SAID THE SEAT UNDER CARRIAGE MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $750. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY PROBLEM SINCE THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNT IS BROKEN AN THE DRIVERS SEAT COULD COME LOOSE IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 05, 2013

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V001000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

Dec 30, 2008

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ACCORD EX #. I HAVE A BROKEN SEAT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS. THIS VEHICLE FALLS OUTSIDE THE RECALL VIN SERIES FOR THE HONDA RECALL Q31. I THINK THAT THEY CUT OFF THE VEHICLE SERIES TO SOON. MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA AND HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION. *TR

Jun 25, 2008

I WAS USING MY HEATED SEATS THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK. I SET THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ON THE LOW SETTING AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES MY LEFT THIGH BEGAN TO BURN. I LOOKED DOWN AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE SEAT AND NOTICED THE LEATHER BEGINNING TO DISCOLOR. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE HEAT OFF AND SNUFFED OUT THE SMOKE WITH MY FINGERS. I AM NOW IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING HONDA. *TR

Nov 28, 2007

Fire: 1

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SEAT BELTS

5 complaints

Seat belt will not retract.

Jun 10, 2025

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, POSITION SENSOR HARNESS FAILED AND GAVE A AIRBAG FAILURE DISPLAY. REPAIR SHOP OBTAINED TWO ALERT CODES ON THE HONDA ACCORD, E.G. 61-10 AND 71-10. THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT HAVE WORKED DUE TO A BUCKLE FAILURE. THE TWO CODES PREVIOUSLY NOTED COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE VEHICLE"S VIN NO. REPORTS NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS, INCLUDING THE RECENT MANUFACTURES AIRBAG PROBLEMS.

Jul 20, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A CODE WHICH READ 6110 PERTAINING TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BUCKLE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Nov 20, 2014

SRS INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON UNBUCKLING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WITH ENGINE RUNNING. SRS LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER PLACING SEAT BELT BACK INTO THE BUCKLE. THE SRS LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING WITH SEAT BELT IN BUCKLE. THE ONLY TEMPORARY SOLUTION WAS TO STOP/START THE ENGINE. HONDA'S DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLE REQUIRING A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT WHICH RESOLVED THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE LIFETIME SEAT BELT WARRANTY FOR THIS REPAIR. *TR

Jul 10, 2014

FAILURE OF DRIVER'S SHOULDER SEAT BELT TO RETRACT DURING MAJOR ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD, ANOTHER DRIVER FAILED TO YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND I HIT HEAD ON AT 45 MPH AT MY DRIVER'S LEFT FRONT TO CENTER FRONT. DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED, BUT THERE WAS NO TENSION NOR RETRACTION OF MY DRIVER'S SHOULDER SEAT BELT. I WENT ABOVE AIR BAG, INTO AND BROKE WINDSHIELD AND BACK UP AGAIN. SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, BACK, CHEST AND ARM INJURIES. 2005 HONDA WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR

Oct 17, 2007

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION

5 complaints

Axle shaft assembly broke right side, removed and Replaced. Control Arm Removed and Replaced. Ball Joint Lower Right Side. Service Wheel Alignment. Replaced Tire. Control Arm Upper Right Side Removed and Replaced. Tow Truck Order.

Feb 12, 2025

HONDA ACCORD HAS BEEN IGNORING THE CRACK IN THE LOWER COMPLIANCE BUSHING WHICH CAUSES THE OIL TO LEAK SETS UP LARGE AMOUNT OF REPAIR COST. THEY HAVE TO RECALL TO FIX THIS BUSHING FOR UNWANTED REPAIR. *TR

Aug 06, 2014

COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS FAILED. THE ONLY CAR MANUFACTURER THAT HAS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS IS HONDA. HOWEVER THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS.

Feb 27, 2014

I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND I75 IN THIRD LANE OF TRAFFIC FROM RIGHT HAND EMERGENCY STRIP. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. AT WHICH POINT I HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE LEFT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE, AS IF THE TIRE GAVE OUT. I MADE MY WAY AS CLOSE TO THE SHOULDER AS I COULD. I SAW THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS DISMANTLED FROM THE CAR AND COMPLETELY TURNED BACKWARDS. AFTER HAVING CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND FIXED THEY GAVE ME THE LOWER BALL JOINT WHICH WAS BROKE IN TWO PIECES AND SAID THAT IT FAILED AND CAUSED ALL THE DAMAGE. *KB

Nov 29, 2011

Crash: 1

SPORADIC CLUNKING RIGHT FRONT, DEALER EVALUATION RESULTED IN STRUT REPLACEMENT. NOISE CONTINUES, BUT LESS OFTEN. *NM

Feb 04, 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

DRIVING TO WORK IN SOMEWHAT HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN I APPROACHED A SLIGHT INCLINE. THE ENGINE BEGAN RACING TO REDLINE AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE TO MOVE THE CAR FORWARD AGAIN. I WAS VERY NEARLY REAR ENDED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. I PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, AND SUDDENLY THE GEAR ENGAGED AGAIN AND I WAS ON MY WAY. WHILE SLOWING DOWN FURTHER ON IN MY DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN PULSING AND SURGING AS I SLOWED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I BACKED OFF FROM THE TRAFFIC AND WAS ALMOST TO WORK WHEN I APPROACHED ANOTHER HILL. THIS TIME THE ENGINE AGAIN RACED TO REDLINE AND I PULLED TO SHOULDER AND SHUT THE CAR DOWN. I WAITED A MINUTE AND RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE FINE AGAIN. I DROVE THE HALF MILE TO WORK AND IMMEDIATELY SETUP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE DEALER BY KEEPING THE DRIVE SELECT IN 3RD AND THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A FAILED 2ND GEAR LEAVING ME TO FOOT THE BILL FOR A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION AT OVER $5000. NEEDLESS TO SAY, MY WIFE AND I AS THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED AND HOPEFUL THAT HONDA WILL HELP TO COVER PART OF THE REPAIR. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY WIFE AND CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN IN THE CAR WHEN IT LOST POWER AND COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 8 YEARS OLD WITH 75K ON THE ODOMETER. *TR

Jan 31, 2014

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY CAR LOST POWER FROM THE ENGINE. THE RPM'S WENT HIGHER BUT THERE WAS NO POWER EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ON THE DASH TO TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS HAPPENING EXCEPT FOR THE RPM GAUGE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY DISENGAGED JUST AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN 'DRIVE'. THE SCARIEST PART WAS THAT I WAS STUCK IN HEAVY TRAFFIC DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT NIGHT DURING A RAINSTORM AND THERE WERE NO VISIBLE WARNINGS TO OBSERVE OTHER THAN THE TACHOMETER AND SOUND OF THE ENGINE REVVING UP. I UNDERSTAND NOW THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO FAIL PREMATURELY DUE TO OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A HIGH COST. *TR

Jan 13, 2014

BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. HONDA TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED ME THAT THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER WAS LEAKING AND COULD LEAK ONTO THE BELT CAUSING IT TO SLIP OFF OF TENSIONER.. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF LEAK GOES UN-NOTICED UNTIL TIMING BELT IS REPLACED. LOSS OF POWER CAN OCCUR IF TIMING BELT IS NOT SECURED. *TR

May 23, 2013

HONDA ACCORD 2005 V6 UNDER 25,000 MILES SUDDENLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHICH FINALLY FAILED ON MAY 2011 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. A COMPLETE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AND TORQUE CONVERTER CHANGE WERE PERFORMED AT A HONDA DEALER AT A COST OF OVER $2600. NEW TRANSMISSION FELT GREAT DURING THE FIRST 3 MONTHS (EVEN THOUGH IT TORQUE CONVERTER STARTED LEAKING OIL AND I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR) BUT RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICE ABRUPT DELAYS (SLOW DOWN) WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, LIKE ITS IS PULLING YOU BACK AND STRANGE KICKS WHILE SHIFTING. CAR ACCELERATES SLOWER AS WELL AND DOES NOT REACT AS QUICKLY OR SMOOTHLY AS NEW. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SAME HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 15, 2012

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT ON A HILL AND TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER TOLD HER THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. SHE WAS TOLD THE IDLE WAS LOWER FOR A QUIETER RIDE, AND IT DID NOT HAVE THE POWER THE HOLD THE VEHICLE ON A HILL.*AK

Oct 13, 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

5 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE READING DROPPED TO EMPTY, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V132000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS). NO OTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,135.

May 09, 2011

2005 HONDA ACCORD HAD A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP RELAY. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE PAID FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE STARTING AND THERE WAS A DELAY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS APPLIED.*JB

Jun 30, 2009

EARLY LAST YEAR THE CAR WOULD NOT START. ACCORDING TO DEALER THE RELAY SWITCH WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN MARCH 2007 HONDA ISSUED A RECALL RELATING TO A DEFECT WITH THE RELAY, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER, BECOME INOPERATIVE ,AND POSSIBLY LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. ACCORDING TO HONDA'S MARCH 13, 2007 LETTER TO MR. DANIEL SMITH AT NHTSA THE VEHICLE FELL INTO THE VIN NUMBERS WHICH WERE SUBJECT TO THE RECALL AS THIS VEHICLE'S VIN WAS, AND THE VIN RANGE GIVEN BY HONDA WAS [XXX] - [XXX]. CURIOUSLY, THIS VEHICLE DID NOT FALL INTO THE ALLEGED DATES OF MANUFACTURING LISTED BY HONDA. MORE SPECIFICALLY, IT APPEARED THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JANUARY 2005, WHILE THE VEHICLES WITH THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE WERE ALLEGEDLY ONLY MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 13, 2005 - JUNE 15, 2005. I CONTACTED HONDA WITH THIS INFORMATION ,AND WAS ADVISED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, YET MY RELAY HAD FAILED A YEAR EARLIER. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE VIN NUMBERS LISTED BY HONDA TO BE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL DID NOT MATCH UP WITH THE ALLEGED DATES OF MANUFACTURING LISTED BY HONDA, THEREBY CALLING INTO QUESTION THE TRUE NUMBER OF VEHICLES THAT CONTAINED THIS SERIOUS, SAFETY RELATED DEFECT WHICH WARRANTED A RECALL. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE FROM NHTSA TO CONTACT ME ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 07/10/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

May 22, 2007

HONDA REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL #07V097000 BASED ON THEIR OWN SERVICE BULLETIN #07-020 WHICH INCLUDED THIS VEHICLE'S VIN FOR THE 4-DOOR V6 VIN SERIES AS LISTED. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA IN REGARD TO THIS PROBLEM. *AK

May 14, 2007

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE GAS MILEAGE. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE BROKEN IN BEFORE THE GAS MILEAGE WOULD INCREASED. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CURRENTLY RECEIVES FROM 24.8 CITY/HIGHWAY TO 25.4. *NM

May 02, 2006

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID WITH 300K YES SHE HAS ALOT OF MILES BUT HAS BEEN A GREAT CAR. BUT JUST THIS MONTH I HAVE HAS 2 ISSUES ARISE. 1. MY DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF, UNLESS I UNHOOK BATTERY. WE TOOK THE FUSES OUT WICH TURNED THE LIGHTS OFF BUT STILL DRAINS THE BATTERY FOR SOME REASON. WE HAVE CHECKED ALL THE RELAYS AND FUSES. NEED HELP!!!! 2ND ISSUE IS A CODE COMING UP FOR THE HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. MY VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER AND IS IN LIMP MODE. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

Oct 21, 2020

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON. WITHIN 5 SECONDS THE ENGINE STALLED. WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD AND STOP THE VEHICLE. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS MATCHES THE SCENARIO AS OUTLINED IN RECALL #59558. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER AND HONDA AMERICA AND WAS ADVISED THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. *TR

Nov 16, 2011

AT FIRST, WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO GEAR, THERE WOULD BE A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCEPTED THAT GEAR--ANYWHERE FROM 6-10 SECONDS, ALONG WITH A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I WOULD GO FROM DRIVE TO PARK. I IMMEDUATELY CALLED MY DEALER AND TOOK IT OVER THERE AND EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT HAD BEEN HAPPENING. GIVEN THE MILEAGE OF MY CAR, THE MANAGER OF THE SERVICE DEPT TOOK THE CAR OUT FOR A DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY (WITH ME), AND TRIED TO SEE IF THE GEARS WERE IN FACT SLIPPING AND I WOULD NEED TRANNY WORK. AFTER THE TEST DRIVE, IT WAS DECIDED THAT THEY WOULD DRAIN ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND REPLACE IT WITH NEW. THIS WORKED WELL FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS, AND THEN WE HAD A BIG COLD SNAP HERE IN COLORADO. AFTER THAT, IT ALL WENT SOUTH. MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT INTO 2ND OR 3RD WITHOUT A LOT OF NOISE. CALLED THE DEALER, AND BY THE TIME WE GOT IT THERE, THE CAR WAS BARELY MOVING AT 40MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS CAR THREE YEARS AGO, THE ODOMETER READ 42,000 MILES. TODAY IT READS 67,000. REALLY? I HAVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 67,000?????? THANK GOODNESS I HAVE A HIGHLY COMPETENT SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP WHO WENT TO BAT FOR ME AND CALLED HONDA DIRECTLY. I RECEIVED A "GOODWILL" REPAIR, BUT AM STILL FORKING OVER $1568 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. OBVIOUSLY, HONDA HAS NOT FIXED THEIR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE ANOTHER RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER. *TR

Nov 08, 2011

PROBLEMS WITH THE 2005 HONDA ACCORD EX.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE JOLTED EVERYTIME IT WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE ALSO BECAME STUCK IN SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER STILL FELT SOME JOLTING AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER RESCIND THE CONTRACT OR PROVIDE HER WITH A COLLATERAL EXCHANGE. *NM

Jun 03, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

4 complaints

PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW MIRRORS NOT WORKING AND AIRBAG ISSUE

Jan 30, 2020

I VIEWED NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10653526 INVOLVING THE RED AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT THAT COMES ON AND WON'T GO OFF. MINE HAS BEEN DOING THIS INTERMITTENTLY FOR AT LEAST A YEAR THAT I CAN RECALL. IT IS NOW ON ALMOST ALL THE TIME. WHEN CALLING A LOCAL DEALER ABOUT IT, THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WORK THAT WOULD NEED TO BE DONE TO FIX IT. *TR

Dec 04, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS (INTERMITTENTLY) ILLUMINATED BEYOND THE NORMAL TIME AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN OTHER "COMPLAINTS" PUBLISHED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V001000. ACCORDING TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL GROUP AND DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR COST FREE REMEDIATION BY HONDA. *TR

Oct 20, 2012

MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS LIT,I TOOK IT TO HONDA THEY RE-SET SOMETHING, 5 MINUTES LATER AS I WAS LEAVING IT LIT UP AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THEY HAD TO DO DIAGNOSTICS, ORDERED A WIRING HARNESS,INSTALLED THAT. I DROVE TO FLORIDA AND BACK 1300 MILES ROUND TRIP AND THE LIGHT IS BACK ON MEANING MY BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE HAD A VERY DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THIS ADDRESSED. HONDA (APPLE TREE IN FLETCHER , NC) HAD MY CAR FROM TUE-SAT AND I HAD TO RENT A CAR DUE TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE. NOW I HAVE TO DRIVE BACK OVER THERE 1 1/2 HOUR DRIVE ONE WAY AND SEE WHAT IS GOING ON. I NOTICED THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR ISSUES, BUT THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED. PLEASE ADVISE. I AM STILL DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR AND HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS GOING BACK AND FORTH AND PAYING FOR A RENTAL CAR. *TR

Feb 26, 2012

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

VEHICLE JERKS CHANGING INTO GEARS REVS HIGH WHEN DRIVING AND JERKS WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN CEASE TO DRIVE TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND BACK ON SEEMS TO CLEAR CONDITION BUT COMES BACK

Nov 14, 2019

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC AND CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS, CAR WAS JUMPING FORWARD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AS TRAFFIC SPED UP. WAS ABLE TO GET CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT GOT STUCK AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FORWARD, CAR WENT BACKWARDS.

Jul 02, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE . THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,500. UPDATED 06/10/14 MA THE CONSUMER STATED SHE PAID FOR A RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. UPDATED 07/23/14

Mar 21, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 11/01/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ON A COLD START, WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS PUT INTO GEAR, THERE WAS A MOMENTARY PAUSE BEFORE THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE RECALL. UPDATED 11/30/11

Sep 19, 2011

WHEELS

4 complaints

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL WERE STOLEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY.

Dec 26, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROTATE ALL OF THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THE RIMS BECAME STUCK TO THE ROTORS. THE CONTACT PLACED OIL BETWEEN THE RIMS AND ROTORS AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE AND ROTATE THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 2/4/2015 *JS

Aug 07, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A SPARE TIRE IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE ONLY A KIT THAT ASSISTS IF THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.

Sep 07, 2011

JULIE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN HER NEW 2005 HONDA ACCORD COUPE WHEN HER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME APART. LUCKILY, THE FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE ANY INJURIES OR DEATHS, HOWEVER, SHE WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CONSISTENT WITH THE ROADWAY SHE WAS DRIVING ON AND THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND SHE HAD A HARD TIME STOPING THE CAR SINCE THE BRAKES HAD BEEN DAMAGED. THE PARTS AND PIECES FROM HER WHEEL CAUSED TWO OTHER CARS TO BE DAMAMGED, BY FLAT TIRES. THE REASON FOR FILING THIS COMPLAINT IS TWO FOLD; (1) TO PROTECT ANYONE ELSE THAT MAY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT AGAINST HONDA MOTOR COMPANY WHO WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THIER OEM EQUIPMENT.*AK

Mar 09, 2005

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

Occasionally when coming to a full stop the engine will sudden rev and try to pull the car forward. Remaining on the brake will hold the car, slowly lifting the brake will allow the car to move forward a short distance and revving will cease.

Nov 17, 2024

ON 12/23/2016 HAD TROUBLE WITH CAR HESITATING, STALLING THEN NOT STARTING, WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY. CAR TOWED TO HONDA DEALER IN BURLINGTON, MA. THEY REPLACED STARTER MOTOR FOR $574.60 AND ON 12/29/2016 AFTER I PICKED UP THE CAR, WAS DRIVING IN THE FAST LANE ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC AND PULL OVER. EVENTUALLY MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT WHERE CAR BUCKED, STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED BACK TO HONDA IN BURLINGTON. THEY "CLEANED OUT DEBRIS IN MAF SENSOR" AND SAID "ONE OF THE CABLES ON THE THROTTLE BODY IS BROKEN AND MAY CAUSE THE SAME PROBLEM" SUGGESTED $819.00 REPAIR. CAR RAN OK UNTIL 9/19/2017 WHEN AGAIN COULD NOT ACCELERATE ON HIGHWAY. WAS TRAVELLING IN THE FAST LANE BUT MANAGED TO CROSS FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS HIGHWAY CRASH FOR THE SECOND TIME. DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND AN APRIL, 2007 RECALL RELATED TO THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IN CERTAIN 2005 HONDA ACCORDS. I SEARCHED THE NHTSA FOR MY VIN AND FOUND THERE ARE 0 RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH MY CAR. HOWEVER, MY CAR DID, IN FACT, HAVE A DEFECTIVE MITSUBA RELAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I AM EXTREMELY LUCKY. SOMETHING IS WRONG THAT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Sep 23, 2017

I BOUGHT MY CAR JUNE 26, 2015 USED I HAD NO PROBLEMS NO SIGNS ANY THING WRONG.. ACTUALLY RAN SMOOTHLY. ON JULY 4, 2015 MID AFTERNOON I DROVE TO THE STORE WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF IT STALL OUT MAKING THE SOUND ON RUNNING OUT GAS I HAD A FULL TANK I DROVE BACK HOME AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY SUNDAY JULY 5,2015 MID EVENING MY CAR START NO PROBLEMS UNTO I TURN OFF THE CAR 15 MILES AT A STORE WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR KEPT STALLING OUT IT WOULD STAY ON AS LONG AS I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS AS SOON AT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BREAKS IT DIED OUT

Jul 06, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

When I put key in to start car it does not start I let it sit and will do it two to three times before it will turn over. Car stereo had to take fuse out it would not shut of I was told it was electrical and may be my starter also my abs light is constantly on and only the abs works when it wants .also have had battery replaced but problem still persists only has 104,000 miles on her problems started a few years back asked honda about the problem and they said no recalls on these problems

May 25, 2021

INITIALLY ONLY THE DRIVERS DOOR AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD LOCK OR UNLOCK, WHETHER INSIDE THE CAR, USING THE KEY, OR USING THE KEY FOB. BEGINNING YESTERDAY, ALL THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NEITHER LOCK NOR UNLOCK USING ANY OF THE PREVIOUSLY MENTINOED METHODS, THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WILL NOT TURN OFF, AND THE DASH SYMBOL SHOWING ALL DOORS AJAR STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. I INITALLY ASSUMED IT WAS THE DOOR ACTUATORS BUT AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, IT SEEMS TO POINT TOWARDS AN ISSUE REGARDING THREE RELAYS WHICH ARE SOLDERED ON WHAT'S CALLED A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT LOCATED UNDER THE DASH ON THE LEFT. SAFETY ISSUE IS I CAN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS.

Nov 05, 2017

THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON MY 2005 ACCORD SEDAN IS NOT WORKING. THE SCREEN DISPLAYS "CHECK YOUR DISK" BUT IT ALSO AFFECTS THE A/C-HEATER FAN CONTROL, RADIO PRESET STATIONS, CLOCK SETTINGS, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. THIS TO ME IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUE. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE LACK OF NOT BEING ABLE TO ADJUST THE FAN ON EITHER A/C OR HEATER, IT SEEMS TO ALL BE CONNECTED TO THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. PLEASE HELP! THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT AS A SAFETY RECALL, IN CASE OF FOGGY WINDOW I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INCREASE THE FAN CONTROL. HOW DO I KNOW YOU TOOK MY CONCERN IN CONSIDERATION? ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE HELP!

Mar 10, 2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

3 complaints

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MY 05 ACCORD COUPE WILL STAY ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED, IN NEUTRAL, OR RELEASING THE ACCELERATER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE PRESSED THE BRAKE ONLY TO NOT SLOW DOWN. THANKFULLY I WAS ON OPEN HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGH.

May 02, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE VEHICLE IDLED AT A HIGH SPEED. THE DRIVER HAD TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED TWICE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 167,000.

Jul 01, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPMS. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE SHIFTER BECAME STUCK AND COULD NOT BE SWITCHED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES, THE RPMS REDUCED AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE THE CHANGE THE SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

Jun 05, 2015

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL

Oct 19, 2017

AIR BAG RED ICON KEPT COMING ON ON DASH AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS FIXED FOR OVER A YEAR. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HONDA DOES NOT CONSIDER LONG ISLAND, NY, A HUMID TERRITORY. HONDA NEEDS TO VISIT LONG ISLAND TO SEE HOW HUMID IT IS. THIS CAR MUST BE USED FOR A ROAD TEST NEXT WEEK AND I MUST NOW PAY OUT OF POCKET TO GET THE ICON OFF PERMANENTLY AND THE PROBLEM FIXED, AS WELL AS HAVE THE AIR BAGS REPLACED TO ENSURE THEY ARE GOOD. I WOULD LIKE TO GET REIMBURSED. THANK YOU. *JS

Jul 06, 2014

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE BEGAN TO NOTICE CRACKS IN THE STEERING WHEEL ABOVE THE AIR BAGS. HE CONTACTED HONDA AND SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE REPRESENTATIVE HAD SOMEONE ELSE TO CALL HIM BACK. THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD HIM THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS HIS FAULT BECAUSE OF THE WAY HE WAS PRESSING THE HORN. BOTH TIMES THE AIRBAG WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. HE WENT TO A BODY SHOP AND SAW TWO OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ,AND THEY TOLD HIM IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED THEN IT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO HIM.*AK UPDATED 12/27/05. *JB

Oct 24, 2005

STEERING,AIR BAGS

3 complaints

THE LINE FOR POWER STEERING BEGAN LEAKING AND CAUGHT FIRE AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE LINE AT MY EXPENSE. I COULD NOT GET HELP FROM THE DEALER AT THAT TIME. I HAVE MY RECEIPT FOR THE LINE THAT WAS ABOUT$149.00 TO REPLACE.

Sep 04, 2017

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

TAKATA RECALL I CALL [XXX] ABOUT MY CAR 2005 HONDA ACCORD AND ASK IF MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE AIR BAG RECALL AND WAS TOLD NO,, BUT I SEE THAT THE YEAR AND DATES ON THE ABC 13 HOUSTON LINK, SHOW MY CAN IS INCLUDED. HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING IT REPLACE? THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 07, 2016

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I NEEDED TO QUICKLY STEER OUT OF A SEVERE CRASH SND WAS NOT ABLE TO BECAUSETHE STEERING GOT STUCK. NOTICED PROBLEMS OFF AND ON BUT TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ASSURED US THERE WAS NO PROBLEN WITH CAR. WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THIS CERTAIN VEHICLE STEERING AND AIR BAGS . AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WENT CRASH OCCURED THE AIRBAGS ALSO FAILED TO WORK THE CAME OUT FLAT.

Mar 28, 2016

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE MAKING A TURN. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED WITH A NEW BATTERY; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PLACED INTO PARK BEFORE IT WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,747.

Jun 17, 2016

THE CAR SPORADICALLY TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. BEFORE THE CAR SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL FLICKER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL SOMETIMES GO ON FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN TURN OFF. THE CAR WAS CHECKED OUT BY THREE NYS MECHANICS WHO ALL DROVE THE CAR AT LENGTH ONLY TO DETERMINE THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. ONE OF THE MECHANICS WAS FROM A HONDA DEALERSHIP. *TR

Dec 26, 2014

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A POP AND THE CAR LOST ALL PROPULSION. AN ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF ITS HOLE, DAMAGING THE CYLINDER HEAD AND DESTROYING SEVERAL COILS, RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE AND LEAVING ME WITH A $4,000 REPAIR JOB. FROM INTERNET HONDA CHAT BOARDS, IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN AS MANY AS 1 IN 600 HONDA ACCORDS, GENERALLY WITH THE NUMBER 5 SPARK PLUG ON THE V6 MODELS. *TR

May 16, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

3 complaints

ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY THE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. MY CAR'S MAKE/MODEL USES THE GPS NAVIGATION PANEL TO MANUALLY CHANGE INTERNAL FUNCTIONS, ACCESS THE TRIP COMPUTER, ENTER ADDRESSES, ET CETERA. WITHOUT USE OF THE NAVIGATION PANEL, I HAVE SEVERELY LIMITED ACCESS TO MOST OF MY CAR'S ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS. THE NAVIGATION GETS STUCK ON THE START-UP SCREEN (SOMETHING THAT LOOKS BLUE/BLACK WITH WORDS 'HONDA'), AND NEVER GETS TO THE SECOND WARNING SCREEN (ORANGE TEXT ON BLACK), WHERE ONE CAN PUSH 'OK ON THE TOUCH SCREEN. WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARMER, SOMETIMES I CAN PUSH THIS OK BUTTON TO GET INTO THE CONTROLS. I USUALLY HAVE 30 SECONDS UNTIL IT FAILS AGAIN. THE FOLLOWING ISSUES ARE PRESENT: 1) CDS; I CANNOT SELECT A CD TO LISTEN TO. I CAN EJECT/PUT CDS IN, BUT I CAN ONLY CHANGE SONGS USING THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL. 2) CLIMATE CONTROL/TEMPERATURE CONTROL: I CANNOT SWITCH FROM THE A/C TO HEAT. I CAN ONLY ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE UP/DOWN, RECIRCULATE AIR, OR TURN ON FRONT/REAR DEFROST. FOR ANY TEMPERATURE SETTING, WHEN I PUSH THE 'OFF' BUTTON, I CANNOT TURN THE SAME SETTING BACK ON WITH THE 'AUTO' BUTTON. IF I PUSH THE 'AUTO' BUTTON, IT RECALLS SOME RANDOM LAST TEMPERATURE SETTINGS, USUALLY A VERY COLD A/C SETTING (WHICH I NEVER PROGRAMMED OR DESIRED). 3) MAPS; I CAN'T ENTER ANY ADDRESSES, THEREFORE, THE NAVIGATION IS USELESS. IF IT MAGICALLY WORKS, IT TURNS OFF SHORTLY AFTER AN ADDRESS IS ENTERED. THE NAVI 'LOCK-UP' SITUATION I DESCRIBED HERE HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR OVER A YEAR OR SO. WEATHER DOES AFFECT IT. MY RESEARCH CONCLUDES THAT MANY OTHER HONDA OWNERS HAD THIS ISSUE. MANY WERE TOLD BY HONDA DIRECTLY THAT HONDA DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS, AND TO CONTACT ALPINE, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE GPS NAVI. MOST CUSTOMERS WHO DID THIS WERE TOLD TO SEND THEIR WHOLE CD/DVD READER UNIT TO ALPINE FOR REPAIR, WHICH COSTS SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. *TR

Dec 20, 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AGAIN AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION TO THE MALFUNCTION. RECENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM COMPONENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,300. UPDATED 10/14/08 *BF UPDATED 10/23/08. *JB

Sep 05, 2008

RADIO RECEPTION. WE HAVE THE ACCORD WITH THE SATELLITE/RADIO COMBINATION WITH A CD PLAYER. THE ANTENNA IS LOCATED IN THE REAR WINDOW. THE RADIO RECEPTION, IN EITHER AM OR FM IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE LOCAL HONDA GARAGE HAS OFFERED TO REPLACE THE RADIO BUT INSISTS THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE ANTENNA DESIGN. THE RECEPTION IS TERRIBLE. STATIONS THAT ARE EASILY HEARD IN OTHER VEHICLES WE OWN OR HAVE OWNED IS SIMPLY MUCH BETTER. THIS IS ANNOYING AT BEST. I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE HAD I KNOWN THE RADIO RECEPTION WAS SO BAD.*JB

Oct 06, 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

ON SATURDAY AT 11:50 PM, I WAS CRUISING AT THE 169TH & MAPLE RD, OMAHA, NE PARKING LOT.. AT A FRONT PARKING JUNCTION, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT ABOUT 2-3 MPH SPEED. I SLOWED AND BRAKED FOR A PEDESTRIAN WALKING ACROSS MY PATH. MY CAR STARTED REVVING AND ACCELERATING RAPIDLY. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDALS HARDER. THE HARDER I PRESSED, THE HARDER THE ACCELERATION BECAME. I BECAME VERY CONCERNED AND SCARED THAT THE CAR MIGHT ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND MAY CAUSE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. I QUICKLY MOVE THE GEAR HAND PEDAL SHIFTERS FOWARD TO (P)ARK. THE CAR JERKED FORWARD A BIT AND THEN STOOD STILL; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING WITH A LOUD DIN AND THEN BACK TO NORMAL.I STARTED TO SLOWLY MOVE THE GEAR BACK INTO (D)RIVE MODE. THE CAR BEHAVED NORMALLY AND I PARKED MY CAR IN A AVAILABLE PARKING SLOT. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I HAD A MINOR INCIDENT SIMILAR TO THIS. THIS WAS A ABOUT 2 WEEKS BACK. I WAS SLOWED AND STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN TO MAPLE. WHILE IN STOP MODE PRESSING THE BRAKE, THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND ACCELERATING FORWARD SLOWLY. I QUICKLY PRESSED THE BRAKE HARDER AND IT JERKED FORWARD AND STOPPED. AT THAT POINT, I JUST SHRUGGED IT OFF, THINKING THAT WAS UNUSUAL BUT WASN'T REALLY BAD TO TAKE ISSUE. ALL THIS HAPPENED WHEN I CHANGED MY ACCORD HYBRID BATTERY AND A HYBRID CONTROLLER OVER A MONTH BACK WHEN I HAD A HYBRID BATTERY AND THE CONTROLLER THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE ON ACCOUNT OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE CAR. THE CAR FELT OK AFTER THE CHANGE. HOWEVER, I HAD THE CAR SINCE 2005 AND NEVER DID I ENCOUNTER A SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON THIS CAR, NOT ONCE UNTIL AFTER THE BATTERY AND CONTROLLER CHANGE. I CAN ONLY RELATE NOW TO WHAT ACTUALLY HAS HAPPENED AND IS VERY CONCERNED FOR MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY TO WHOEVER DRIVES THE VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 03, 2011

I BROUGHT THE CAR IN APRIL WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER I NOTICED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE (SLOWLY) BEFORE COMING INTO A COMPLETE STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD LOCK UP, RELEASE AND THEN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP SLOW ACCELERATION I WASN'T ABLE TO PICK UP SPEED ONCE IT DID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON CODE P0122 THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. *TR

May 28, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AUTOMATICALLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A SMALL TREE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS AND TO HAVE THE BRAKES INSPECTED. HE DISCOVERED ONLINE THAT OTHER VEHICLES WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT HONDA IS AT FAULT AND ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,349.

Mar 18, 2009

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF CAR. PULLING INTO A CAR BAY, ALMOST STATIONERY. ACCELERATOR APPEARED TO BE SUCKED AWAY FROM UNDER FOOT. BRAKES APPLIED, BUT CAR ACCELERATED VERY FAST OVER THE CURB AND INTO WOODEN BOLLARDS (HITTING SO HARD IT RIPPED THEM OUT OF GROUND, AND BROKE IN TWO), THE CAR FELT LIKE CRUISE CONTROL HAD KICKED IN. I DID NOT "ACCIDENTALLY" HIT THE ACCELERATOR, AND MY FLOOR MATS ARE NO WHERE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR (THEY ARE HOOKED DOWN). VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 10, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT HAD A 40,000 MILE REPAIR PERFORMED AT THE DEALER. FOUR DAYS LATER, THE GAUGE CONTROL MODULE SHORTED OUT INTERNALLY. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPROGRAM THE MODULE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MODULE WAS SENT OUT TO PAOLO ALTO, CA TO BE REPROGRAMMED. ONCE IT WAS COMPLETED, THE MODULE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR INSTALLATION IN THE VEHICLE. A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE AND IT CONTINUED MOVING TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO TWO VEHICLES. THE CONTACT AND ANOTHER PERSON WERE INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE CAUSED THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Feb 19, 2009

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE TCS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE DRIVE AND PARK LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FOUR DAYS LATER WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO A BOULDER. ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

Jan 26, 2006

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

2 complaints

Since I have owned this vehicle (bought used with 68,000 miles) it has had an issue that over 10 mechanics have not yet solved. It has slowly escalated to the point it is now unable to be driven at 250,000 miles. It is an idle issue, the car started revving up to around 3,000 rpm’s (on hot days it seemed but it also started to happen in the winter ) whenever I would put the car into park after driving it a small amount of time. The safety mechanism would kick in on the vehicle making it impossible to put back into gear and I would be forced to shut the car off and let it rest for around 30 minutes before it would start without immediately revving up to the red line again. I’ve replaced everything that every mechanic has told me that it could be. Even tried to replace almost everything all at once. Over time this issue began to get extremely worse and the vehicle would start to accelerate on its own to the point I almost crashed it three different times because I would be unable to slow the vehicle down coming to a stop sign and I’d have to throw the e brake on while pressing the main brake system. Afterwards I’d have to quickly find a parking spot and shut the car off due to the damage I felt like the engine was taking. Then it seemed like possibly an electrical issue because the power would drain overnight and the car wouldn’t start without a jump even after replacing the starter, alternator, battery, etc. I’ll end by saying now when I can get the car started, the last time that I drove it, it had the same issue of accelerating on its own and the rpm’s increasing to around 2,500 or 3,000 or even more at times and felt as if the automatic transmission was missing or slipping gears and the car would almost stall out and shake violently as if you were driving a manual transmission and it was the moment right before you killed the engine. The last time I drove it I had to pull over at a gas station and call someone to come pick me up and pull the car home.

Nov 21, 2023

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 20/59 NEAR FT. PAYNE, ALABAMA WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 75 MPH. I CHANGED LANES TO PASS A SLOWER CAR BUT DID NOT TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I TAPPED THE BREAKS TO TURN CRUISE CONTROL OFF BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. THE ACCELERATION WAS NOT A FULL THROTTLE ACCELERATION, JUST A MODERATE INCREASE. I THEN SHIFTED THE CAR FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND THE RPM'S JUMPED UP TO REDLINE, AGAIN WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. LUCKILY, A REST AREA WAS APPROACHING AND I MANAGED TO PULL THE CAR INTO THE REST AREA PARKING LOT PLAYING WITH THE DRIVE/NEUTRAL OF THE TRANSMISSION AND USING THE BRAKES. ONCE I MADE IT TO A PARKING SPACE I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND SHIFTED IT INTO PARK. I WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND TURNED THE CAR BACK ON. THE RPM'S AGAIN JUMPED UP TO REDLINE WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AGAIN AND PUT MY FOOT UNDERNEATH THE GAS PEDAL AND PULLED UP. I CRANKED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT ACTED NORMAL. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE. AFTER SOME DELIBERATION, WE DECIDED TO CONTINUE ON OUR TRIP AND THE CAR WAS FINE FOR THE NEXT 4.5 HOURS. WE DROVE BACK SUNDAY, MAY 19 AND THE CAR AGAIN DROVE FINE FOR 6.5 HOURS AND HASN'T HAD A PROBLEM SINCE. THE MORNING BEFORE THE INCIDENT, I CHANGED THE ALTERNATOR AND OIL. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THIS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ALTERNATOR OR OIL CHANGE. ALSO, I DOUBLED CHECKED THE CARPET MAT IN THE CAR AND IT WAS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. I AM NOT SURE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITH A HONDA ACCORD. I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND I AM DUMBFOUNDED BY THIS. BEING IN A CAR WITH UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION IS QUITE UNNERVING. *TR

May 20, 2013

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

I was driving in Kansas City Kansas. On 635, It was around 6 pm. When I started exiting onto another highway. Due to car stalling by either transmission slipping, or the fuel pump stalling the engine headlights too dim with weird angle in lighting as well, Long story short.... I was almost the cause of a massive wreck ... it made for a quiet drive home... So I was also going to see if they've had a recall on 2005 honda accord aside from airbags.

Oct 19, 2023

MY CAR STALLS AND LOST POWER WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED AND WHEN I ACCELERATE, CAR IS ALMOST LOST POWER AND I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN.

Mar 07, 2020

STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

Lost control of my car my brakes either locked up or went out and steering wheel was hard to turn & it caused me to hydroplane and none of my airbags deployed

Oct 15, 2021

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT I BEEN HAVING STEERING WHEEL NOISE AND IT SHAKES CONSTANTLY. I BOUGHT NEW TIRES, CHANGED POWER STEERING, PUMP, HOSE AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. I GO TO DISCOUNT TIRES NEARLY EVERY TWO WEEKS TO GET TIRES REBALANCED EVEN IF ITS NEW. THEY STILL CANT FIND THE PROBLEM. CAR ALSO TURNS OFF SOMETIMES. HAPPPENED FIVE TIMES ALREADY. THE STEERING WHISTLE SOUND IS CONSTANT NOW AND WHEN MY CAR TURNED OFF IT WAS ON THE STREET PARKED AND ALSO MAKING TURNS CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE STIFF.

Mar 14, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

2 complaints

PUT CAR ON PARKED CAR KEPT MOVING ON PARKING STALL . ALSO WHEN TURNING CAR ON PUSH BREAKS AND PUT ON DRIVE JUMPS HARD AND WHEN PUSHING ON BREAKS DOES NOT BREAK ON TIME HAVE TO PUSH BREAKS TO THE FLOOR

Dec 31, 2020

I HAVE A HONDA ACCORD V6 2005 MODEL CAR AND MAINTENANCE DONE AS PER MANUALS. I AM NOW GETTING JERKS WHILE ACCELERATING OR AFTER STARTING AND PUTTING CAR IN REVERSE GEAR.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON NOW. I DID A CODE SCAN AND GETTING CODE P0741. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSION POWER. I DID SOME GOOGLE AND FOUND THAT HONDA HAD THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THIS MODEL AND LOT OF CAR WERE RECALLED FOR THIS REASON. I FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 11V395000 ADDRESSING SIMILAR PROBLEM AND AS OF 23RD SEPTEMBER 2014, 1.5 MILLION (1512107) VEHICLES HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR SIMILAR ISSUE.THE HONDA RECALL NUMBER IS R89 AND THE RECALL WAS PLACED ON AUGUST 27TH 2011, FOR HONDA ACCORDS 2005-2010 FOR THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ISSUE IS TRANSMISSION POWER IS NOT WORKING AS EXPECTED AND IT JERKS WHILE CHANGING GEAR OR SPEED. THIS IS DANGEROUS FROM DRIVING SAFETY POINT OF VIEW. I NEED HELP BY THE NHTSA AS I STRONGLY FEEL THAT MY CASE IS GENUINE AND WITH REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 11V395000, MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS RECALL BY AMERICAN HONDA. ON THAT NOTE, I DO HOPE TO RECEIVE A RESOLUTION RESPONSE , IN A TIMELY MANNER, FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE TEAM OR SOMEONE ELSE THAT IS IN A POSITION TO DO THE RIGHT THING.

Sep 21, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON HAD FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE GEAR SHIFTER KNOB. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED BROKEN PLASTIC FRAGMENTS COMING OUT OF THE KNOB WHERE THE BUTTON HAD DETACHED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY OPERATE IN THE NEUTRAL AND DRIVE POSITIONS, AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09857723. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

Sep 09, 2019

I HAVE OWNED A 2005 HONDA ACCORD SINCE SEPT. 2005. BOTH OF THE CAR KEY CASEMENTS HAVE BROKEN WITHOUT ABUSE DURING THIS TIME. NOW THAT MAY SEEM TRIVIAL, BUT THEY DO SO WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO EXTREMELY BAD DESIGN/ENGINEERING. THEY SEEM TO HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO FAIL. TO REPLACE THEM I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT EACH KEY WOULD COST $67 AND THE PROGRAMMING ANOTHER $88. WITHOUT THE CASE BEING ATTACHED TO THE KEY, THE IGNITION WILL NOT OPERATE. IF SOMEONE WERE SOMEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY ALONG WAY FROM CIVILIZATION, WHAT WOULD ONE DO? THIS IS WHY I AM COMPLAINING, AND WHY THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PRICE FOR REPLACEMENT IS ALSO OUTRAGEOUS. *TR

Mar 06, 2008

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

MY ALTERNATOR IS COVERED IN ALTERNATOR FLUID INCLUDING MY SERPENTINE BELT ALL THE WAY TO MY POWER STEERING RESERVOIR . ALSO I'VE BEEN NOTICING A LOSS OF POWER IN MY VEHICLE , WHEN I PUMP GAS I TRY TO FILL IT UP AND IT WONT FILL UP ALL THE WAY TO FULL IT STAYS 1/4 LESS OF FULL . OTHER THING IS I HAD TO TAKE OFF THE FUSE FOR THE RADIO DUE TO THE RADIO MAKING LOUD POPPING SOUNDS AND TURNING OF AND ON THE SPEAKERS ARE FINE ITS ALL ORIGINAL . THIS PAST WEEKEND I NOTICED ALSO WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO HIT THE ROAD I WANTED TO SET IT ON CRUISE CONTROL AND IT DIDNT WORK AT ALL ONLY THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON AND I USED IT A COUPLE OF TIMES THIS YEAR WITHOUT PROBLEMS TILL NOW .THIS WEEK IM GOING TO THE DEALER TO HAVE MY AIRBAGS FIXED AGAIN DUE TO AN AIRBAG RECALL .

Jul 11, 2019

TAKATA AIR BAG, IMA, POWER STEERING, AND LEMON LAWS BROKEN. EVERYONE MAKING 2005 HYBRID COMPLAINTS CONTACT ME AT [XXX] FOR POTENTIAL LAWSUIT FOR HONDA VIOLATING ALL LAWS MENTIONED IN CIVIC LAWSUIT. WE HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS CIVIC OWNERS, THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE SAME HONDA CORP. WE CAN FIND SOMEONE TO HELP US IF WE STICK TOGETHER AS A GROUP. INDIVIDUALS HAVE NO RIGHTS - GROUPS DO!! THAT IS HONDA'S VIEW OBVIOUSLY. 2005 HYBRID OWNERS UNITE AGAINST HONDA. THE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT STILL HAS NOT FIXED MY POWER STEERING - THEY DON'T KNOW HOW! THE IMA HYBRID STILL DOES NOT WORK AND LIGHT STILL STAYS ON. THE AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN FIXED EITHER. NO ISSUES HAVE BEEN FIXED AND HONDA CONTINUES TO DENY OUR RIGHTS FOR A SAFE VEHICLE!!! NOW THEY ARE COMING OUT WITH A NEW ACCORD HYBRID. WHEN THEY HAVEN'T RESOLVED THE ISSUES PLAGUED BY HONDA HYBRIDS!! THEY WON'D BUY BACK MY HONDA FAIR AND EQUITABLE PRICE. I HAVE OWNED 4 HONDA'S AND THE 2005 ACCORD HYBRID WAS A LEMON FROM THE VERY START AND HONDA KNEW AND KNOWS IT AND WON'T DO ANYTHING!!! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Jul 07, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

HYBRID LIGHT CAME ON...WANTED TO KNOW IF THEIR IS A RECALL TO FIX IT

Mar 10, 2019

PURCHASED CAR IN 2007 - DIED WHILE DRIVING 2 WKS LATER: NEW BATTERY SUPPOSEDLY. HAD BATTER/ELECTRIC PROBLEMS REPAIRED THRU STARTER, NEW BATTERIES AND ALTERNATORS EVERY OTHER YEAR. TODAY: 6/5/18 - CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM & SO TODAY I ENTER VIN # INTO NHTSA WEBSITE WITH RESULTS: " 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" CALLED HONDA HDQTRS AND CAN'T DO ANYTHING

Jun 05, 2018

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY HONDA TO LESTER RAINES HONDA IN WV FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. TWO DAYS AGO MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY ART 10 NEAR HEARTS WV LET OFF THE GAS, TRIED TO BRAKE BUT LOST ALL CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR IS TOTALED AND CURRENTLY AT ROBBIES WRECKER SERVICE TOW YARD AT BRANCHLAND WV

Feb 22, 2019

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A MONDAY NIGHT, I HAD MY PHONE IN THE FRONT SEAT WITH ME AND I HAD HEARD IT GO OFF A FEW MOMENTS EARLIER. I LOOKED OVER QUICKLY AT THE PHONE TO SEE WHO IT WAS,I QUICKLY LOOKED BACK AT THE ROAD, I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP QUICK ENOUGH AND I HIT THE YOUNG LADY IN FROM OF ME. I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I HIT HER AND THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO MY CAR. WHAT REALLY PUZZLED ME WAS THAT MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, EVEN WITH AN IMPACT AS BIG AS THIS ONE. I HAVE SUSTAINED A FEW INJURIES BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF AIR BAG. *TR

May 19, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

MY POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE IS LEAKING, ALSO RESERVOIR LEAKS AND STEERING ALWAYS WHINES AND ITS FULL OF FLUID. LEAKS ON MY DRIVEWAY. WHEN ITS STATIONARY IT LEAKS AND WHEN IN MOTION IT WHINES.

Feb 12, 2018

WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNING OUR HONDA, THE CLUTCH WENT OUT. WE PAID $2700 TO DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY. EVER SINCE THEN THE CLUTCH OR RELATED PARTS SUCH AS THE MASTER CYLINDER GOES OUT SUDDENLY EVERY 12 MONTHS. *TR

Nov 06, 2014

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

WE LIVE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AREA. ONE RECENT WEEKEND, MY WIFE AND I WERE IN MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD DRIVING ON AN UNOCCUPIED ROAD (LIGHT WEEKEND TRAFFIC AND NO ONE WITHIN 1000 YARDS). MY WIFE AND I HEARD A HUGE EXPLOSION. WE WERE IN MOTION AT THE TIME AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CAR, BUT WE KNEW IT WAS POWERFUL. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EXPLOSION, WE HEARD A RUSH OF AIR AND WHEN OPENING THE SUNROOF COVER (MOVED BACKWARDS), WE WERE RAINED WITH BROKEN GLASS PARTICLES (ANYWHERE FROM 1MM TO 1INCH). THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED AND THE PIECES WERE VERY DANGEROUS. THANK GOODNESS FOR THE COVER THAT CAUGHT MOST OF DEBRIS. HAD WE HAD THAT OPEN, IT'D HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC RESULT. WE DO NOT FEEL ANYTHING CONTACTED THE ROOF AND CAN ONLY SURMISE THAT EITHER A MAJOR PRESSURE CHANGE OCCURRED, A SIGNIFICANT TEMP CHANGE OCCURRED, OR A STRUCTURAL CHANGE CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO EXPLODE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY SIGNIFICANT ACCIDENTS AND IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. THE SUNROOF WAS FUNCTIONAL PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, BUT USED VERY LITTLE. I HAD TO ORDER ANOTHER SUNROOF AND CUT MYSELF SERIOUSLY WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL THIS UNIT.

Jul 26, 2017

Injuries: 1

WITHOUT WARNING MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR ANY TYPE OF EXPLANATION. THE SUNROOF UNEXPECTEDLY EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE.

Apr 06, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. UPDATED 11/04/15*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 11/8/15.*JB

Sep 10, 2015

AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DADSHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. IT ONLY COMES ON IF I START THE CAR AND DO NOT HAVE MY SEATBELT ON. IF MY SEATBELT IS ON, THE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON. FURTHER, WHILE DRIVING AND THE LIGHT IS NOT ON, THE MOMENT I TAKE MY SEATBELT OFF, WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING, THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. *KB

Oct 11, 2011

AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

I HAVE A HONDA ACCORD 2005 AND HAVE NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO LIGHT UP SHOWING THERE IS SOME DEFECT. I COULD NEVER FIND A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND THE LIGHT HAVE COME ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE WE ARE MILITARY AND NOW WITH THE AIRBAG RECALL ISSUE I HAVE FOUND OUT TALKING WITH THE CORPORATE HONDA DEALER THEY ARE ONLY GETTING THE VEHICLE LOCATION FROM LOCAL DMV OFFICES. THE PROBLEM IS MILITARY REGISTER THEIR CARS IN THEIR HOME STATE, BUT LIVE IN OTHER STATES. SO MY CAR IS IN CA AND HAS ALSO BEEN IN FL AND VA. BECAUSE OF THIS OVERSIGHT, IT APPEARS I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. I CALLED HONDA TO CONFIRM IF THE FAULTY PART IS IN MY VEHICLE, AND HONDA REFUSES TO TELL ME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD "I AM NOT PART OF THE RECALL BECAUSE I AM NOT ON THE LIST". BUT IF I HAVE THE PART, AND SINCE MY CAR HAS BEEN IN A RECALL STATE, I SHOULD BE INCLUDED. IT IS A TOTAL LACK OF COORDINATION AND RECORD KEEPING. THEY REFUSE TO LISTEN AND REFUSE TO ASSIST. I HAVE WARNED THEM I AM PREGNANT WITH TWINS AND NEED TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, BUT THEY REFUSE TO LISTEN. THIS AMOUNTS TO NEGLIGENCE AND I AM NOW WORRIED HONDA DOES NOT CARE ONE BIT FOR MY SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF MY UNBORN TWINS. *TR

Dec 23, 2014

ON MONDAY 06/05/06 AT AROUND 8:45 PM. AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY. I STARTED SMELLING SOMETHING LIKE GUN POWDER WHEN A FEW SECONDS LATER ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH NO REASON WHAT SO EVER, THE SEAT BELT PULLED ME BACK AGAINST THE SEAT REALLY HARD. I DIDN'T CRASH, I DID NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS. THANK GOD I DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURIES OTHER THAN A PAIN ON MY LEFT ARM DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER SEAT AND A SLIGHT PAIN ON MY LOWER BACK I THINK DUE TO THE SEAT BELT PULLING ME BACK SO HARD AS THE AIR BAGS WERE BEING EPLOYED. *JB

Jun 06, 2006

Injuries: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON LOW IMPACT WHEN SHE HIT A LAMP BASE POLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER. THE CONTACT INJURED HER RIGHT FOREARM WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000...UPDATED 04-10-14 *BF UPDATED 06/30/2017*JS

Jan 27, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD EX-L WAS ILLUMINATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY HONDA DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE WIRING SUBHARNESS. THIS WAS THE SAME SYMPTOM, ISSUE AND RESOLUTION AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #06E064000. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE INCLUDED IN THE VIN NUMBERS RECALLED PER THAT CAMPAIGN AND I FEEL THAT HONDA DIDN'T RESOLVE THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT BY THE TIME MY VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED. IN OTHER WORDS, I DON'T THINK HONDA RECALLED ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED. *TR

Mar 16, 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

MY CAR STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS. THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUALLY FADE OUT AND THEN RETURN AND THEN FADE AGAIN. OFTEN I HAD NO LIGHTS ON MY DASH OR RADIO. MY WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING AUTOMATICALLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. WE COULD NOT LOWER THE WINDOW. THE LOCKS STOPPED WORKING OCCASIONALLY. ALL OF THIS IS SOMETHING I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY OTHER HONDA AS WELL. IT WAS THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR!! I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FLUKE BUT WHEN I GOT THIS CAR THE SAME PROBLEMS STARTED. *TR

Oct 07, 2012

OVER 6 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED THAT THE LIGHT WHICH SHOWS WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN ON THE SHIFT COLUMN ON THE FLOORBOARD WASN'T STAYING LIT. SOMETIMES IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND OTHER TIMES NOT. SOMETIMES IF I THUMPED ON THE SHIFTER ON PURPOSE, IT WOULD COME BACK ON. THEN SEVERAL WEEKS AGO MY RADIO STOPPED WORKING. AT FIRST THERE WAS NO SOUND BUT THEN A VERY LOUD WEIRD NOISE STARTED HAPPENING AND IT IS EXTREMELY LOUD. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE NOISE IS TO TURN THE RADIO OFF. THEN AT OTHER TIMES YOU TURN ON THE RADIO AND IT WORKS FINE. NOT LONG AFTER THAT I WAS DRIVING ONE NIGHT AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLICKED OFF AND ON AGAIN VERY QUICKLY. IT DID IT SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY 3 HOUR TRIP AND THEN STOPPED AND I HADN'T NOTICED IT AGAIN UNTIL TODAY. TODAY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I KNOW SOMETIMES IF YOU DON'T CLICK YOUR FUEL CAP THREE TIMES AFTER REFUELING IT CAN CAUSE THE LIGHT TO COME ON BUT I HAVE NOT REFUELED IN SEVERAL WEEKS. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, WENT OFF AND THEN CAME ON AGAIN. SHORTLY AFTER THIS, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHED ON AND OFF AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES VERY QUICKLY. THE BATTERY IS NOT THAT OLD AND THIS CAN HAPPEN WHETHER IT'S WET OR DRY CONDITIONS. THE USER MANUAL SAID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS EMISSION RELATED BUT THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER THINGS HAPPENING THAT I WONDER IF THIS IS SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IT IS SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS BECAUSE SUDDENLY ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH CANNOT BE SEEN SO YOU CAN'T SEE THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE OR ANYTHING. IT'S OK IF IT HAPPENS IN DAYLIGHT BUT IS TRULY UNSAFE IF IT HAPPENS AT NIGHT. *TR

Oct 19, 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 complaints

2005 HONDA ACCORD FIRE DANGER. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS WARRANTED 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES. MY HONDA ONLY HAD ABOUT 45,000 WHEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS FAILED. I TOOK THE AUTO TO A HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE HONDA COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND SHE REFUSED TO PAY ANY PART OF THE REPAIR. WE ALSO CALLED THE HONDA REPRESENTATIVE SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM HONDA. THIS PERSON REFUSED TO LET ME SPEAK TO HER SUPERVISOR. THE REASON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO PREVENT FIRES FROM HEAT GIVEN OFF BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE AUTO IS UNSAFE WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELDS WHICH SURROUND, AND ARE PART OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER A MAJOR EMISSION CONTROL DEVISES. *TR

Mar 17, 2012

2005 HONDA ACCORD FIRE DANGER. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS WARRANTEED 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES. I TOOK THE AUTO TO A HONDA DEALER. THEY CONTACTED THE HONDA COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND SHE REFUSES TO PAY ANY PART OF THE REPAIR. WE ALSO CALLED THE HONDA REPRESENTATIVE SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM HONDA. THE REASON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS HEAT SHIELDS IS TO PREVENT FIRES FROM HEAT GIVEN OFF BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE AUTO IS UNSAFE WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELDS WHICH SURROUND AND ARE PART OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER A MAJOR EMISSION CONTROL DEVISE. *TR

Mar 15, 2012

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2 complaints

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AWAY FROM MY HOME AND HAD TROUBLE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS AND I COULD NOT USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP EITHER. THE BRAKE WAS HARD AND SEEMED AS IF IT WAS FROZEN OR STUCK IN PLACE. WHEN I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER ALL IT DID WAS BEEP AND FLASH THAT I HAD PULLED IT, IT DID NOT SLOW ME DOWN OR STOP ME. I HAD GONE THROUGH 2 STOP SIGNS AT THIS POINT. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR INTO REVERSE SO THAT THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FINALLY DEPRESS. THAT WAS THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD WORK. THE CAR DID NOT GO IN REVERSE BUT IT DID STOP ENOUGH FOR ME TO ACTUALLY USE THE BRAKE. I CALLED HONDA DIRECTLY AND BECAUSE NO COMPLAINTS WERE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. MY LOCAL DEALERS WERE TOO BOOKED UP TO HANDLE THE ISSUE AS WELL. AFTER IT HAPPENING A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH A MECHANIC WHO WILL BE CHECKING OUT THE VEHICLE. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT END UP IN A CRASH OR FATALITY. I HAD MY 3 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR AND I AM PREGNANT WITH OUR SECOND CHILD. SYSTEMS SHOULD BE IN PLACE TO HELP PEOPLE OUT IN SITUATIONS LIKE THIS AND THERE WERE NOT. FOR THIS REASON I WOULD NEVER BUY A HYBRID NOR A HONDA AGAIN. IM HOPING THE MECHANIC I FOUND CAN FIX THE PROBLEM OR ATLEAST FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS BEFORE MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE GETS HURT WHEN MY BRAKE PEDAL DECIDES TO FAIL AGAIN. I HAVE TRIED LETTING MY CAR WARM UP BEFORE LEAVING MY HOME TO ENSURE THAT MAY HELP AND IT DOES NOT. IT ACTUALLY MADE IT WORSE AND INSTEAD OF IT ONLY HAPPENING ONCE ON THAT TRIP, IT HAPPENED TWICE. WHEN THE PEDAL IS STUCK I CANNOT STOP, I CAN SLOW DOWN BUT NOT ENOUGH TO STOP. SOMETHING REALLY SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE IT HAPPENS TO ANYONE ELSE. *TR

Dec 14, 2010

WHEN STARTING CALL FIRST THING IN THE AM IN COLD WEATHER (BELOW 35) I MUST PUMP THE BRAKES BEFORE DRIVING, IF NOT THEY RESPOND AS IF THERE IS NO POWER BRAKING OCCURRING AND HARD BRAKING IS REQUIRED. THIS WILL OCCUR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY SEEM RESPOND NORMALLY. *TR

Dec 13, 2010

INTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

2005 HONDA ACCORD: INTERIOR LIGHTS (ROOF, RADIO;CLICK, AUTO TRANSMISSION BACKLIGHTING) DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, THE LIGHTS ARE ALL OUT. *TR

Oct 11, 2010

DT: JUST PURCHASED 2005 HONDA. THE ILLUMINATION OF THE PANEL OF THE HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL PANELS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. IT IS VERY POORLY LIGHTED. *TT

May 16, 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

HONDA ACCORD EX - ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER GETTING TESTED OXYGEN SENSOR O2 SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE 3 OTHER FRIENDS WITH HONDA ACCORDS AND ALL OF THEM PROBLEM WITH O2 SENSORS WITHIN 5 YEARS OF NEW HONDA ACCORD EX. *TR

May 14, 2010

4/13/2007. 2005 HYBRID. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH GAS OR THE NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY PACK. THE IMA BATTERY LEAKED FUMES AND THE FUMES CORRODED LOCKING THE MECHANISM OF THE TRUNK. *MC THE DOOR RELEASE CABLE FOR THE GAS DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Apr 13, 2007

STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

The contact owned a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and attempting to pass a vehicle on the right lane of the road, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and pulled to the left side of the road and towards the median. The contact did not recall whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into the pole of a traffic sign, and the traffic sign broke the windshield. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts pretensioners failed to engage, causing the contact to hit her head against the windshield. The shattered pieces of the windshield were propelled to the contact. The contact stated that she was unconscious for an hour. The contact was transported to the hospital by emergency unit. The contact sustained severe headaches and was advised to follow up with a neurologist. Additionally, the contact sustained minor lacerations on the legs and arms. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Jul 19, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated while entering a parking lot the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact stated he noticed several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact desperately pressed on the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The front driver-side air bag deployed without any warning obstructive the contact's view and causing him to crash into a building and causing the other air bags in the vehicle to deploy. The contact's daughter stuffed minor injuries but did not seek medical attention. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was not towed, but the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. A police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted but the dealer stated that there were no open recalls under the VIN. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 315,986.

Apr 10, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

AFRAID CAR MIGHT KILL ME! Hello, I have reported this issue before but am getting zero help. My car has a problem where it is burning through the oil, I've had numerous mechanics try to figure out what is causing it but, nothing. I would get an oil change today and before the month is out, I would have to continue checking and putting oil in the car because it would be completely dry. No leaks ever detected... I've change the oil to full synthetic and still have the problem. The vehicle continuously losses power when driving uphill, My check engine light stays on and the light in the glove compartment does not go off while driving. I'm worried my engine will blow up if the problem persist. I am the original and only owner of this vehicle. There is also a problem with the suspension or axel, when I push hard on the brakes, the car makes a noise like the bottom fell out and is dragging metal on the floor. Mechanic also cannot figure that out, I've paid over 6k in diagnosis, repairs and time trying to get help and nothing. I would like to get my honda checked and fixed. I Anxiously await a response and solution to this car. I have Covid and this is my only source of transportation.

Jan 10, 2022

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

HI. I GOT AN ACCIDENT ABOUT 3 WEEK AGO. MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AT FRONT OF BUMPER AND THE AIRBAG DRIVER SIDE IS PULL OUT, BUT THE COST IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR REPAIR MY CAR. I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH AT THE MOMENT. CAN YOU HELP ME? PLEASE

Sep 17, 2020

AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY AIRBAGS ARE OFF MY DOOR LOCK IS BROKE I TRIED TO LOCK THE CAR ONE DAY THE ALARM WENT OFF AND WHEN I TRIED TO PUT THE KEY IN THE DRIVER DOOR THE SPRING POPPED OUT SO I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO LOCK MY CAR . I PUT MY CAR IN THE SHOP AND ONCE I DID A FEW DAYS LATER THE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON.

Jan 29, 2020

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

ENGINE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING (AT VARIOUS SPEEDS) AND ALMOST CAUSED CRASH. VEHICLE SOMETIMES WILL NOT START, IDLES ERRATICALLY WHILE RUNNING OR WHILE DRIVING, OR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. APPARENTLY THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON OTHER 2005 HONDA ACCORDS HOWEVER WHEN I LOOK UP MY VEHICLE'S VIN, THERE IS NO RECALL. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY TOO SAID THERE IS NO COVERAGE FOR THIS REPAIR AS MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Dec 16, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

REPEATEDLY STOPPING. WITH NO WARNINGS. WHEN DRIVING, ENGINE QUIT IN JANUARY, WOULD NOT MOVE OR EVEN TURN OVER. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT MOVE. DOOR LOCKS, ELECTRIC AS WELL AS WITH THE KEY COULD NOT BE USED AT. CALLED AAA TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. JUMPED THE BATTERY TO MOVE THE CAR. STILL FROZEN IN GEAR. HAD IT TOWED TO TWO DEALERS. SAID THE CLUTCH WAS DESTROYED. PRIOR TO THIS ISSUE, NOT ONE PROBLEM. I HAD TO PAY 250.00 FOR DIAGNOSTICS TO TELL ME CLUTCH WAS BURNED OUT. I HAVE DRIVEN OVER 34 YEARS AND ALWAYS HAD A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. AFTER CLUTCH WAS REPLACED, IT DID IT AGAIN AND AGAIN. AT THIS POINT, WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY. ONCE AGAIN, I CALLED AAA AND THEY JUMPED THE BATTERY. I AM REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONSTANT ELECTRICAL FREEZE. I WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF THE DIAGNOSTIC. CHARGES AND REPAIRS. CLUTCH WAS INSTALLED FOR 1500.00. BATTERY WAS120.00. PLEASE CALL [XXX]. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ALT NUMBER IS [XXX]. POWER TRAIN PROBLEM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR **JB

Jun 16, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY WENT INTO A DOWN SHIFT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH SPEED. RECALL # R89

Mar 24, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE ROOF LINEAR FABRIC CAME OUT BLOCKING HER VISIBILITY FROM THE REAR. SHE COULD NOT SEE DRIVING IN THE FAST LANE AND WITH THE BABY IN THE BACK SHE PANICKED AND PULLED OVER. HALF OF THE ROOF LINEAR CAME DOWN BLOCKING VISIBILITY TO THE REAR AND TO THE SIDES.

Mar 11, 2019

STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THROUGH SOMEONES YARD AND ITS LIKE MY VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING SOUND AND A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AN EXCLAMATION POINT IN A TRIANGLE. I ALMOST GOT STUCK AND I WAS HORRIFIED AT THE SOUND. LATER ON I STARTED NOTICING IT WAS HARDER TO CONTROL THW VEHICLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON THE ROAD. ESPECIALLY AFTER IT RAINED I WOULD LEAVE MY YARD AND WOULD ALMOST BE TRAPPED IN MY YARD. VERY EERIE GRINDING SOUND WITH 3 MALFUNCTION LIGHTS ON: ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED.

Feb 02, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

HELLO, ON MY WAY TO GROCERY STORE I REALIZED THAT MY CAR WASN'T ROLLING SMOOTHLY. THEN I LOOK ON MY DASHBOARD AND FOUND THE STEERING LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT POPPED UP THEN AFTER HALF BLOCK ALL OTHER LIGHT LITE UP AND THE WORST PART WAS THE STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT WAS HARDER I WOULD SAY IT WAS NEXT TO STEER SO I USED EMERGENCY LIGHT AND PULLED THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER 10-15 MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AND SAFELY REACHED A GARAGE THERE THE TECHNICIAN AFTER INSPECTION TOLD ME THAT THE PARTS SEEMS TO BE FINE AND CAR NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPDATE . WHICH CAN ONLY BE DONE BY A DEALER.

Aug 27, 2018

SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

SIMILAR ISSUE AS REPORT 10659813. THE AIRBAG/SEATBELT LIGHT ABOVE THE GAS GAUGE RANDOMLY STAYS LIT. DOESN'T HAPPEN EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS USED, AND OCCURS MORE IN COLD WEATHER THAN WARM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME STATES THAT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING UNLESS WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THEM WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ON. THIS SITUATION DOES NOT HAPPEN CONSISTENTLY ENOUGH TO ALLOW US TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. ALSO SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK!

Aug 13, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD TO HONDA WORLD IN WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA AND WAS TOLD THERE'S NO RECALL FOR MY AIRBAGS EVEN THOUGH I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICES IN THE MAIL AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS OR HIGHWAY, WHETHER GO STRAIGHT OR TURNING, THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS OFF AND ON. THIS DEALER HAS REFUSED TO CHECK THE AIRBAGS UNLESS I PAY AND SAYS THERE'S NO RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS THOUGH I'VE RECEIVED NOTICES.

Jun 05, 2018

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE CAR WENT INTO FULL THROTTLE WHILE WAITING AT A LIGHT WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THROWING ME OUT AND INTO THE INTERSECTION AND GETTING HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC. MY FOOT WAS NO WHERE NEAR OR ON THE GAS PEDAL.

May 02, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

WIPERS AND WIPER WASHER STOPPED WORKING; NO BLOWN FUSES INVOLVED; KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM NOT WORKING; REMOTE CONTROL IS NOW OPENING JUST THE TRUNK BUT NOTHING ELSE; RADIO BACKLIGHT NOT WORKING & POWER STEERING GETS HARD IN COLD WEATHER OR AFTER DRIVING ON STREETS OR ROADS WITH LITTLE MANEUVER. EVEN AFTER PUMP REPLACEMENT.

Mar 28, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL -I AM THE OWNER OF A BEAUTIFUL 2005 HONDA ACCORD EX. I AM THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY OWNER OF MY CAR. MY CAR HAS THIS ISSUE WHERE IT IS BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL AND ENGINE SIEZES. (I MEAN REALLY BAD). I WOULD GET AN OIL CHANGE TODAY AND CAR WOULD BE OUT OF OIL WITHIN 2WEEKS...I'VE SPENT OVER 3000K DOLLARS ON TRYING TO FIGURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND NO MECHANIC COULD FIGURE IT OUT. I FINALLY WENT TO A SPECIAL MECHANIC WHO FINALLY DID SOME RESEARCH AND FIGURED OUT THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BY HONDA AND HAVE NOT YET DONE A RECALL FOR THE ISSUE. APPARENTLY BASED ON ARTICLES FROM THE HONDA/BRAMAN AND TAKATA SITES (WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ACCORD THAT AFTER 80K MILES THE ENGINE BURNS EXCESSIVE OIL IN THE ENGINE. MY CAR TAKES "FULL SYNTHETIC" SO ITS GOTTEN TO BE REALLY EXPENSIVE TO OWN THIS CAR. TO MENTION, THE CAR HAS NO LEAKS, ALL PARTS ARE IN WORKING ORDER. I CALLED AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE WEBSITE SINCE JANUARY 2017 AND HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING BACK. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED AND PUT MY CAR BACK TO NORMAL. THIS ISSUE IS AFFECTING OTHER AREAS OF THE CAR LIKE THE RADIO, THE BACK LIGHTS. I HAVE TO CHECK AND PUT OIL IN THE CAR EVERY COUPLE DAYS SO THAT MY ENGINE DOESNT SEIZE.

Dec 14, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, ALL THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE PRESSING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLAWSON HONDA OF FRESNO (6346 N BLACKSTONE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93710 (559) 435-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL, BUT NO OPEN RECALLS WERE FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT THEY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

Nov 15, 2017

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS COMING TO A STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND DID NOT BRAKE IN TIME TO STOP MY VEHICLE BEFORE I TAPPED INTO THE REAR BUMPER OF AN SUV. I WAS GOING VERY SLOW /PROBABLY UNDER 10MPH. MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I GOT CUTS ON MY ARM AND A CHEMICAL BURN AS WELL. MY DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT IS NOT WORKING NOW (LOCKED.) I HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER. I BECAME AWARE OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AFTER THIS HAPPENED. THIS OCCURRED ON 2/20/2017 IN THE DAYTIME/ CLEAR, SUNNY SKIES.

Jun 29, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

THE CLUSTER LIGHTS AND THE DOME LIGHT WILL GET DIM. THE DOME LIGHT DOES WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOORS. THE CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL WHILE THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE ON. THE LIGHTS ON THE RADIO DO THE SAME. THE RADIO WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND STOP PLAYING UNTIL YOU TURN OFF AND TURN BACK ON.THE WIRING TO BACK SPEAKERS IS PUT IN WRONG DONT WORK AT ALL. THE SEAT BELTS WILL LOCK WHEN TRYING TO PULL THEM AND IT DONT MATTER IF ITS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY.

Feb 09, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. IT CONTINUES TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED SOMEDAYS AND THEN NOT AT ALL ON OTHERS. HOWEVER, OUR CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THAT THE METAL CHARDS THEY ARE KNOWN TO EXPLODE IS WORSE THAN NO AIRBAG! THE INTERMITTENT NATURE OF THE PROBLEM MEANS IT CAN'T BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. ALSO, THE ACCORD HYBRID MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA RECALL, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT APPARENTLY HAS THE VERY SAME TAKATA AIRBAG SYSTEM..NOR WAS IT A PART OF THE IMA LAWSUIT THAT WAS THE SAME SYSTEM THAT THE CIVIC HAS A LAWSUIT OVER. JUST BECAUSE OF THE LOW NUMBER OF THIS MODEL BEING SOLD, OWNERS SHOULDN'T BE IGNORED AND NOT SERVED AS THE MASS NUMBER OF OTHER MODEL OWNERS, WHO DIDN'T BUY THE DISCONTINUED PROBLEM MODEL THAT ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF US GOT STUCK WITH. LIKE AT 91,000 I NEED A IMA BATTERY REPLACEMENT JUST AS I KNEW THERE WAS PROBLEMS A LONG TIME BEFORE THE DASH ICON ILLUMINATED, BUT HONDA WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE UNTIL THEN. CONVENIENT TO MASK BATTERY PROBLEMS WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH SERVES THE PURPOSE TO PRETTY MUCH JUST DELAY AND SUPPRESS THE ISSUE UNTIL THE 10 YR/100,000M WARRANTY IS OVER. IT IS KNOWN TO MAKE MILEAGE FAR WORSE BUT HEY-DRAWS OUT BEING ABLE TO PROVE ITS THE BATTERY! WORKS FOR THEM-( HONDA) WHATS WORSE IS WHEN YOU BOUGHT THE JUNK MODEL FOR OVER THE KBB VALUE, HAVE PAID IN FULL AND ONLY BOUGHT 2YRS AGO- SO THAT NOW YOU NEED A CAR ALL OVER AGAIN AND CANT SELL THIS WHEN IT GETS POOR GAS MILEAGE AND NEEDS 4000 IN REPAIRS. HONDA SHOULD FOCUS ON US BEFORE THEIR ADVERTISING RANDOM FINANCIAL GIFTS OF AWARDS TO ANYONE! TRY GIVING IT BACK TO THOSE WHO GAVE YOU THAT MONEY FIRST...

Jul 23, 2016

STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

2005 ACCORD HYBRID - IMA FAILURE, TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS, AND POWER STEERING FAILURES. I HAVE TAKEN MY HYBRID IN SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 8 YEARS WITH THE IMA AND ENGINE LIGHT ON. DEALER DID 2 COMPUTER UPGRADES TO "FIX" IT. "NOT FIXED"; I STILL HAVE THE IMA AND ENGINE LIGHT ON. NOW NO POWER STEERING OR $1500.00 TO FIX THAT AND HONDA SENT ME HOME WITH IT NOT FIXED - NOT SAFE! AT ONE POINT I HAD NO POWER AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SEATTLE TO PORTLAND WITH NO ACCELARATOR POWER. IT WAS LIKE I WAS COASTING AT 50 MPH FOR ABOUT 75 MILES UNTIL I REACHED MY HOME. I TOOK IT TO HONDA DEALER, THEY SAID IT WOULD COST ME OVER $4500.00 TO REPLACE THE IMA, WHICH WAS UNDER WARRANTY WHEN I FIRST TOOK IT IN IN 2009, 2010, AND AFTER. THEY SAID "DRIVE YOUR CAR MORE". BUT MY IMA STILL COMES ON SINCE I DON'T DRIVE MUCH SINCE MY STROKE IN 2012 AND DON'T HAVE $5-10K LAYING AROUND. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTIES. HOWEVER, HONDA REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. NOW THAT I AM BEYOND 8-9-10 YEAR WARRANTY, THEY WILL FIX IT ALL FOR $8-10K. I ALSO HAVE THE TAKATA AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. I HAD A STROKE IN 2012, I CANNOT PAY $5K, $10K, OR EVEN $2K. THE ACCORD HYBRID WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CIVIC IMA LAWSUIT, NOR INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL BECAUSE THERE ARE ONLY A FEW OF US OWNERS OF ORIGINAL 2005 ACCORD HYBRIDS, BUT BY THE COMPLAINTS I READ; ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. I NOW HAVE THE POWER STEERING OUT AND THE DEALER TODAY SENT ME HOME CHARGING ME $250.00 FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND DIAGNOSTIC; THEY TOLD ME WHAT I TOLD THEM AND HAVE BEEN TELLING THEM SINCE 2009 WHEN I INHERITED IT FROM MY DAD. NOW I'M ON DISABILITY AND CAN'T WORK. HONDA WANTS ME TO PAY THEM 10K TO FIX IT ALL KNOWING IT VIOLATES SAFETY AND HEALTH LAWS OTHER LAWS THEY WERE SUED FOR. I WANT HONDA TO FIX MY CAR OR GIVE ME A NEW ONE ALL FOR FREE BEFORE I DIE IN THE DANG CAR!

Jun 29, 2016

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

SEVERELY MALFUNCTIONING POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM OR ENGINE FAILURE THAT EMITS BURNING OIL AND TOXIC SMOKE. THIS VEHICLE WA PLATE AWJ1933 WAS EMITTING BURNING OIL AND NITROUS OXIDE COMPONENTS THAT WERE VISIBLE TO THE HUMAN EYE. THIS VEHICLE WAS AT THE INTERSECTION OF 112TH AVE/GHER RD AND SR500. IT WAS IDLING AND POLLUTING CANCEROUS CLOUDS. IT SEEMS THERE IS NO ONLINE REPORTING FORM FOR VEHICLE AIR POLLUTION IN WA STATE, BUT THERE IS ONE IN OREGON.

Jun 15, 2016

Fire: 1

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED MY HONDA, IT WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR A "SHAKING" AT CERTAIN SPEEDS. THIS WAS DISMISSED OVER AND OVER AND BLAMED ON TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND ALIGNMENT. I KNEW THIS COULD NOT BE THE CAUSE AND FOUND OTHER HONDA DRIVERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. RECENTLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH DOWN ON THE ROTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS AT A DEALERSHIP RECENTLY FOR A REPAIR, I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OVER LOOKED BY HONDA AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHER DRIVERS. IT APPEARS THE SHAKING DIRECTLY CAUSED THIS ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE.

May 31, 2016

Crash: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY CAR IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH STABILITY CONTROL, BUT IT DOES HAVE TRACTION CONTROL, WHICH CAN BE DISABLED BY A SWITCH ON THE LEFT END OF THE DASHBOARD. THE TRACTION CONTROL SEEMS TO WORK WELL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH, BUT WHEN STARTING OUT, IF THE CAR HITS A SLIPPERY PATCH, INSTEAD OF PULSING THE BRAKES TO KEEP THE WHEELS FROM SPINNING, AS THE CHRYSLER LHS I OWNED PREVIOUSLY DID, IT SIMPLY GIVES UP, CUTTING MOST OF THE ENGINE POWER, LEAVING THE CAR UNABLE TO GO MORE THAN 2 OR 3 MPH. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS WITH STOP SIGNS AND CAN EVEN CREATE A HAZARD WHEN THE INTERSECTION IS CONTROLLED BY A STOP LIGHT. IT CAN BE AVOIDED BY DISABLING THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM BEFORE HAND, BUT THE DISABLE BUTTON WON'T WORK IF UNLESS THE CAR IS AT A COMPLETE STOP, CREATING A PANIC SITUATION IF THE SYSTEM KICKS IN UNEXPECTEDLY. NO CAR SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD WITH A SYSTEM LIKE THIS, BUT MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT A NUMBER OF OTHER MAKES EXHIBIT THE SAME BEHAVIOR, POSSIBLY DUE TO A COMMON VENDOR. THERE ARE TRAFFIC DEATHS DUE TO IMPROPERLY TIMED INTERSECTION CROSSINGS EVERY DAY, AND GIVEN THE BEHAVIOR OF SYSTEMS LIKE THIS, I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT NO DEATHS HAVE RESULTED FROM IT. I'VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO RECOGNIZE THE SYSTEM'S BAD BEHAVIOR AND DISABLE IT MORE OFTEN THAN I WOULD HAVE TO DISABLE A PROPERLY DESIGNED SYSTEM; THE AVERAGE DRIVER SHOULD NOT BE FACED WITH SUCH A BURDEN. PLEASE TAKE ACTION AGAINST ALL OF THE COMPANIES THAT ALLOWED A SYSTEM LIKE THIS TO GET ONTO OUR ROADS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I LISTED THE "DATE OF INCIDENT" AS THE FIRST OCCURRENCE I RECALL, BECAUSE A DATE WAS REQUIRED, BUT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING, AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID IT, FROM THE TIME I GOT THE CAR IN 2006 UP TO NOW. THANK YOU.

Feb 14, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. MECHANIC I SPOKE TO SAID THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UP UNTIL THE DAY IT BROKE, THE WINDOW WOULD GET STUCK AND NOT ROLL BACK-UP. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES UNTIL IT BROKE. THE ISSUE, IN MY OPINION, DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE BECAUSE OF ANY WEATHER. THE CAR WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT, NOR WAS THE PASSENGER WINDOW EVER TAMPERED WITH OR VANDALIZED.

Dec 20, 2015

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

OWNER:I HIT A DIP WITH THIS ACCORD 3.0 WITH VTEC ENGINE WAS DRIVING DOWN STREET WHEN CAR MADE FUNNY NOISE AND THE STEERING GOT HARD TO TURN. PULLED OVER AND FOUND POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING. DROVE IT TO SHOP ORDERED HOSE THEN DROPPED HOSE WITH FLUID AT REPAIR SHOP. TECHNICIAN: POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE HARD AND OLD LEAKING FLUID EVERYWHERE CAUSING CERPINTINE BELT COME OFF. THE HARDENED POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE DUE TO FACT THAT BREAKING OF 2 PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT TO BRACKET BOLTS IN BRACKET CAUSING ENGINE TO RAISE DURING ACCELERATION AND PULLING ON HOSES. CAR DROVE IN OK. AFTER REPLACING BRACKET AND HOSE NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM BEHIND TIMING BELT AND REMOVED TOP COVER. FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING WEEP HOLE AND FOUND IDLER PULLEY AND BOLT CAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF.(IDLER PULLEY HAS A SPECIAL BOLT WITH WASHER END THAT IF DONT WIGGLE THE PULLY WHILE TIGHTENING CAN TIGHTEN PULLEY TWEAKED AND NOT COMPLETE ALSO USE LOCTITE) ALSO FOUND THE HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT TO BE OVER TORQUED MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE WITHOUT SPECIAL OCTAGON HOLDING TOOL. OF COURSE CUSTOMER DOESN'T UNDERSTAND HOW SO MANY THINGS ARE WRONG WHEN ALL HE SAW WAS BROKEN POWER STEERING HOSE.(WHICH WHEN FLUID LEAKS CAN ALSO CATCH CAR ON FIRE) NOW WE SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP AND TIMING KIT BUT CUSTOMER WANTS VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AND FEELS WE CREATED THESE OTHER PROBLEMS ON PURPOSE WHICH LEFT ME NO CHOICE BUT TO DO LABOR FOR FREE JUST TO PROVE IM NOT! THE LIFT OF ENGINE AND FLUID LEAK CAUSED SEVERAL BUSHINGS TO COME APART. HE MUST HAVE HIT DIP HARD.

Nov 23, 2015

STEERING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM UNDERNEATH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND A CLAMP WAS PLACED ON THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS FASTENED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Nov 23, 2015

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE. I WAS ON MY HOME FROM WORK AND HAD STOPPED TO PURCHASE A FEW ITEMS. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. I HAD BEEN IN THE STORE FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD THE LOUDSPEAKER ASKING FOR THE OWNER OF A 2005 GOLD HONDA ACCORD TO COME TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. WHEN I APPROACHED THE PERSON BEHIND THE COUNTER, HE ASKED ME TO LOOK OUTSIDE TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE WAS, IN FACT, MY CAR. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE OF MY CAR AND TWO VEHICLES FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. HONDA INSISTED IT WAS MY FAULT, BUT I FOUND OUT MUCH LATER THAT ENGINE FIRES HAD OCCURRED IN OTHER 2005 ACCORDS. STATE FARM GAVE ME THE REPLACEMENT VALUE FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WASN'T ENOUGH TO PURCHASE A CAR OF EQUAL VALUE. THE HONDA ACCORD WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I FELT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED FOR THE ENTIRE COST OF THE CAR. PLUS, IF THE FIRE HAD OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I MIGHT NOT BE HERE WRITING THIS LETTER TO YOU. I WAS JUST RECENTLY MADE AWARE OF SOME OF THE RECALLS FROM HONDA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. I BELIEVE HONDA SHOULD TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THIS PROBLEM AND COMPENSATE ME FAIRLY FOR MY LOSS. I HAVE THE VIN NUMBER AND ALL OF THE PAPERWORK FROM STATE FARM, INCLUDING PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE TO CAR TAKEN AFTER THE FIRE. *TR

Sep 22, 2015

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I WAS LEAVING A STORE ON HULL ST. AND MY CAR WAS AT ABOUT 40 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED MOVING AND I FELT THAT IT WAS SOMETHING BAD SO I CUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT STARTED UP NICELY ONCE I SWITCHED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. SO I WENT TO PUT CAR INTO PARK AND THERE WAS A REALLY LOUD NOISE WHICH SCARED ME CRAZY. I CUT THE CAR BACK OFF AND IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS IN THE PARK GEAR SO I HAD TO PUT THE CAR EMERGENCY BREAK ON TO KEEP IN PLACE. MONDAY MORNING WHICH I'D TODAY I GET MY CAR TOWED TO AAMCO AND THEY DIAGNOSTIC MY CAR AS A SHAFT FAILURE WHICH HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO MAKE THE LOUD NOISE WHEN PLACED IN THE PARK GEAR AND THE CAR DOESN'T REALIZE WHICH GEAR IT'S IN BECAUSE IT IS BROKEN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION

Sep 21, 2015

STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

GOT INTO A CRASH. LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE DAMAGE. NOT DRIVABLE.. AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF..

Aug 03, 2015

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

WINDOWS WONT COME DOWN, ITS A ELECTRIC PROBLEM, CERTAIN LIGHTS IN THE CAR NWOULD GO ON AND OFF EXAMPLE TALE LIGHT. TIRE PROBLEMS, AND OTHER STUFF

Jul 23, 2015

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS VEHICLE CAUSES AN ACCIDENT DUE TO INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION DEFECT. I WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP TO PARK THE CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND SPED INTO A BUILDING. FIRST IT HIT AN IRON BENCH PUSHING IT INTO THE WALL. THE CAR MISSED HITTING A YOUNG MOTHER AND HER FOUR LITTLE KIDS BY MERE SECONDS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY SENT ONE OF THEIR OWN ADJUSTERS TO INSPECT THE DAMAGES, AND DETERMINED THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE REPAIRED. IN THE MEANTIME THE PEOPLE AT THE BODY SHOP WHERE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO KEPT TELLING ME THAT THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO BE PUT ON THE ROAD AGAIN. I PLEADED WITH MY INSURER TO HAVE IT TOTALED AS I WAS TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AGAIN AFTER TWO ACCIDENTS, AND MY CONSCIENCE DID NOT ALLOW ME TO SELL THE CAR AFTER THE REPAIRS PUTTING SOMEBODY ELSE IN SAME KIND OF DANGER. I ALSO CALLED HONDA, BUT THEIR REPLY WAS THAT HONDA WAS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HONDA FOLKS WERE EVEN ANNOYED THAT I CALLED THEM SAYING THAT MY INSURER WAS THE ONE TO CONTACT THEM THROUGH THE PROPER CHANNELS. FINALLY MY INSURANCE AGREED TO TOTAL THE CAR. HOWEVER, I SAW THAT THE CAR WAS SOLD TO AN AUCTION DEALER LISTING IT AS "SALVAGE TITLE/REBUILDABLE." THE CAR IS FOR SALE AGAIN STATING THAT IT WILL COST $4,872.00 TO FIX IT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY INCREASED MY PREMIUMS CONSIDERABLY CONSIDERING ME THE PARTY AT FAULT. I ASK NHTSA TO ACT QUICKLY TO STOP THIS UNSAFE AND UNFAIR PRACTICE.....UPDATED 08/20/15 *BF UPDATED 9/30/2015*JS

Jun 16, 2015

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

AFTER CRANKING THE CAR THE GEARSHIFT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO PRY THE CAP OFF THE SLOT TO THE LEFT OF THE P AND STICK A SCREWDRIVER IN TO RELEASE THE GEARSHIFT AND THEN PULL IT DOWN TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE CAR WOULD THEN CRANK AND SHIFT LIKE NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE BUT ALWAYS IN THE WINTER. IT HAS HAPPENED IN BOTH MICHIGAN AND ARKANSAS. I ALWAYS FEAR THAT ONE DAY IT WON'T RELEASE AND I WILL BE STUCK SOMEWHERE.

May 29, 2015

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

AS I WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, PARKING, THE CAR SPED UP INVOLUNTARILY. I KEPT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, BUT IT DID NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE UNTIL THE CAR WAS STOPPED BY HITTING A BUILDING. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES WHILE THE CAR WAS AT THE BODY SHOP, AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THEM. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED, AND I CONTINUED DRIVING IT. THE INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN, BUT I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING OF IT BECAUSE I WAS NOT COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND IT ADJUSTED ITS SPEED AGAIN. UNTIL...I HAD ANOTHER ACCIDENT EIGHT YEARS LATER DUE TO NONE OTHER THAN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION. SEE A SEPARATE COMPLAINT.

May 13, 2015

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

MAY 4, 2015, 2005 HONDA ACCORD V6 STALLED AND ALL SYSTEMS NON-FUNCTIONAL WHILE DRIVING. ACCORD REAR-ENDED A CAR AT REST AT A STOP SIGN. IN NOVEMBER 2011, THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT ON FREEWAY. VEHICLE STAYED ON AND I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY COAST OFF THE FREEWAY, BUT DRIVE TRAIN WAS OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (105K MILES). THIS TRANSMISSION FAILURE SEEMS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH OTHER NHTSA REPORTS. IN APRIL, 2011 THE ACCORD BEGAN STALLING AND ALL SYSTEMS FAILED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND MOVING. IN MAY, 2012 THE DCH HONDA OF TEMECULA FOUND FAULTY THROTTLE SENSOR AND REPLACED THE PART. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AGAIN UNTIL THIS FAILURE AND ACCIDENT. I SEE SEVERAL REPORTS OF ACCORDS STALLING ON THIS SITE. IS THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM? MY DAUGHTER WAS FORTUNATE THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN WHEN APPROACHING ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR THE FREEWAY. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

May 05, 2015

Crash: 1

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS

1 complaint

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL AND THE CAR DID A 180. SHE CAME TO REST AGAINST A CEMENT BARRIER AND THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA CARE AND WILDE HONDA IN MADISON WI. 4 TIMES AND THEY REFUSED TO INSPECT THE CAR OR ACKNOWLEDGE ANY DAMAGES OR FAULT. *JS

Feb 07, 2015

Crash: 1

AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE METHOD USED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.

Jan 09, 2015

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING HOME, I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. I HIT THE CORNER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND MY FRONT LEFT AND KINDA IN THE MIDDLE (HOOD AREA) WAS SMASHED IN ALMOST TO MY WINDSHIELD. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED & I HIT MY FACE ON THE STEELING WHEEL CAUSING MY TEETH TO GO THROUGH MY BOTTOM LIP & BROKE MY NOSE. INSURANCE CLAIMED IT AS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Nov 18, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD LX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V395000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Sep 04, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I'VE EXPERIENCED MY CAR PULLING ITSELF TO DRIVE FORWARD WHEN I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP. *JS

Jul 29, 2014

EQUIPMENT,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY GETTING 22 MILES PER GALLON, BUT THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT IT SHOULD GET 42 MILES PER GALLON. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE NOISE BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Jun 11, 2014

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

EVEN THOUGH I REGULARLY MAINTAIN MY CAR, MY CAR STALLS AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING AND THE STEERING ALSO LOCKS UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - THE MALFUNCTION COULD HAVE KILLED ME OR POTENTIALLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET ROAD - THERE WAS NO WARNING, AND NO INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT OFF PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING - THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF (STALLED) AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP! LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WILL NEVER FEEL SAFE IN A HONDA AGAIN. *TR UPDATED 10/1/2014 *JS

Apr 13, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

THE DOOR ACTUATORS ARE NOT WORKING, ITS THE 2 LEFT SIDE ONLY WORK ON COLD DAYS. NOW, DON'T USE THE BACK DOORS AND MOSTLY USE THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR

Feb 26, 2014

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

AFTER GETTING THE HONDA ACCORD STEERING HOSE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING, I BEGIN TO HEAR NOISES AND HAVE STEERING ISSUES. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PION STEERING AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP. I BELIEVE THAT DUE TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS THE CAUSE TO ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS TO THE STEERING. *TR

Feb 15, 2014

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

ACCELERATOR JAMMED IN CEMENT GARAGE CAUSING CAR TO HIT THE WALL OF THE GARAGE AT VERY HIGH SPEED AND SEVERELY DAMAGING THE FRONT OF THE CAR (ESSENTIALLY TOTALING THE CAR). *TR

Oct 14, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, ARM AND LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. *TT

Aug 28, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

CAR DETAILS: - 05 ACCORD SE COUPE WITH ~65K MILES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 4 CYLINDER) RECENTLY, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN I KEEP PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT AROUND 50 TO 60 MPH MARKER (THE MPH NEEDLE WILL JUST STALL AT ONE LOCATION AND NOT MOVE). I HAVE TO TAP THE BRAKE LIGHTLY A COUPLE OF TIMES OR LET THE CAR COAST DOWN WITHOUT GIVING IT ANY GAS (IT KIND OF RELEASES WHATEVER IS HOLDING THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING AND RELEASES THE MPH NEEDLE). I THEN ACCELERATE THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WILL GO HIGHER THAN 60 MPH. KEEPS HAPPENING OFTEN (NOT EVERY TIME THOUGH). MY GAS MILEAGE IS LOWER WHICH CONFIRMS THAT SOMETHING IS HAPPENING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE ON HIGHWAYS. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED TO ALL THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE ISSUES THAT HONDA ACCORDS CONTINUE TO SEE ON MODELS MANUFACTURED IN THE MID 2000S. *TR

Aug 17, 2013

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

HONDA ACCORD 2005 SEEMS LIKE HAS FAULTY MECHANICAL ON THE BRAKE. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE DOWNWARD THE HILL AND MY BRAKE DID NOT STOP. I WAS SUSPICIOUS NOW THAT MY CAR HAS FAULTY MECHANICAL BRAKE BECAUSE ABOUT LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO WHERE MY CAR HAS PROBLEM DID NOT BRAKE PROPERLY ON THE FREEWAY. THEN, I REPLACED MY BRAKE LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO AT HONDA DEALER. THE LAST TIME MY CAR MAINTENANCE WAS APRIL 2013 AND THEY STATED THE BRAKES ARE STILL GOOD. *TR

Jul 26, 2013

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT OF COLLISION. *TR

Jun 15, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS

1 complaint

MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD LX V6 SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT APPROX. 63000 MILES. THE HONDA DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO DTC 71-10 (BROKEN DRIVER SEAT SENSOR HARNESS). HONDA HAD A SAFETY RECALL (SERVICE BULLETIN 07-002) REGARDING THIS PROBLEM IN JANUARY 2007. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. OUT OF POCKET COST $203.29. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS LODGED WITH THE NHTSA ON THIS MATTER. WHY WAS THIS RECALL NOT EXPANDED? *TR

Mar 12, 2013

TIRES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I WERE DRIVING ON FREEWAY 405 NEAR UCLA AT 55MPH. THERE WAS A COMPLETED FLAT TIRE ON MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF HONDA ACCORD 2005. I FELT THE FLAT TIRE AND SEE THE ABS LIGHT ON MY DASH BOARD TURNED ON. AFTER COMPLETE FLAT TIRE, THE TIRE DEBRIS RIP OFF MY ABS SENSOR WIRE FOR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. MY RIM HAS NO DAMAGE. SINCE MY TIRE IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD, SO I GET FREE REPLACEMENT FROM COSTCO. I THINK THE HONDA HAS A BAD DESIGN ON THE ABS SENSOR WIRE TO MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ABS SENSOR WIRE IS NOT PROPERLY COVERED. THE FLAT TIRE DEBRIS RIPPED OFF THE ABS SENSOR WIRE. CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THIS. THEY SAID IT IS NOT THEIR ISSUE. I THINK A PROPERLY DESIGN CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING RIP OFF WHEN A COMPLETE FLAT TIRE HAPPENED. HONDA SHOULD HAVE COVERED THE ABS WIRE MORE EFFECTIVELY. *TR

Jan 09, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

DOOR LOCK REMOTE FAILS TO OPEN LOCKS. IF I'M INSIDE THE CAR, SOMETIMES THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WILL BE JAMMED DOWN, AND KEY WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. NOTHING WORKED, I HAD TO CRAWL OVER THE CONSOLE AND EXIT BY THE PASSENGER DOOR. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE IT COULD HAPPEN IN AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Oct 23, 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR. *JS

Apr 21, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

I HAVE AN 05 HONDA ACCORD COUPE. NEITHER WINDOW WILL ROLL DOWN, HAD THE RELAY SWITCH REPLACED BUT 6 MONTHS LATER BACK TO THE SAME PROBLEM. RADIO WOULD GO ON AND OFF, EVEN WHEN CAR WAS OFF. NOW THE RADIO WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL UNLESS I UNPLUG/PLUG THE BATTERY, THEN THE RESULT IS ONLY TEMPORARY. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON WILL NOT WORK. IF I PUSH IT DOWN THE GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON BUT THE BUTTON WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED. I'VE SEEN SO MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS I WAS SURE THERE WAS A RECALL I MISSED BUT THERE ISN'T??!! *TR

Feb 26, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

MY 2005 ACCORD HAD AN ILLUMINATED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) LIGHT. THE HONDA DEALER DIAGNOSED IT DOWN TO A BROKEN DRIVER SEAT SENSOR HARNESS; FAULT CODES 71-10 (DRIVERS SEAT POS SENSOR) AND A2-10 (FAULTY PWR SUPPLY). THIS CONDITION IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 07-002, "SAFETY RECALL: DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS REPLACEMENT." JUST AS DESCRIBED IN THE BULLETIN, THE WIRES ON THE HARNESS BECOME DAMAGED AND IN FACT WERE COMPLETELY BROKEN AWAY FROM THE PLUG END. HOWEVER, MY VIN FALLS OUTSIDE THE AFFECTED VIN'S LISTED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS ACTION. FURTHERMORE, I FEEL THE DEALER CHARGED MORE THAN NECESSARY FOR THE REPAIR: THEY CHARGED 1.96 HRS OF LABOR (AT $97.00/HR), OR $190.00, AND $15.20 FOR THE PART TOTALING $205.20. IN COMPARISON, THE SERVICE BULLETIN CALLS FOR 0.6 HRS OF LABOR, WHICH WHEN ADDED TO THE PART COST WOULD HAVE TOTALED $73.40. BOTTOM LINE: HONDA DID NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER FIX FOR DAMAGED DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION HARNESS'S IN LATER PRODUCTION VINS. SINCE THEY CONTINUE TO CAUSE THE SAME UNSAFE CONDITION, HONDA MUST BE COMPELLED TO INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS RECALL. *TR

Feb 25, 2012

POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER KNOB FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE RUBBER SEAL ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS LOOSENED WHEN THE WINDOW WAS BEING OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE KNOB AND THE WINDOW. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,329.

Nov 17, 2011

POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. NO PROBLEMS. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED THE SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SEAT BELTS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY IT WAS ON. I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND CONTINUED HOME. WHEN SLOWING TO TURN INTO DRIVEWAY A LOUD BANGING NOISE OCCURRED. THE CAR WAS PUT IN PARK AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A HAZARD IF A CAR HAD BEEN PASSING BY OR IF THIS HAD HAPPENED IN BUSY TRAFFIC. I COULD HAVE ROLLED BACK AND HURT SOMEONE, HURT MYSELF OR ROLLED BACK INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALSO IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN WALKING BEHIND THE CAR AND GOTTEN RAN OVER AND KILLED. ANYWAY IT WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER AND DIAGNOSTICS RAN. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THAT IS NOT RIGHT. MY CAR WAS LIKE NEW WITH A LITTLE OVER 68 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. I STILL OWE ON IT AND PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME AND I HAVE BEGUN TO RESEARCH THIS I FOUND A TON OF RECALLS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, YET I AM TOLD MY CAR IS A 6 CYLINDER AND IS NOT UNDER RECALL. PLEASE HELP. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ME 4400 PLUS $ TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COST. *TR

Oct 19, 2011

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I PREVIOUSLY DROVE MY AUNT'S 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ALMOST AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED ACCIDENTS. THE ACCELERATOR WOULD ALSO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CAR WOULD SIMPLY SPEED UP ON ITS OWN. THE CAR WOULD ALSO AT TIMES STOP OR TURN OFF ON ITS OWN. I ASSUMED BECAUSE THE CAR WAS A HYBRID OR DIFFERENT THAT IT WAS NORMAL. AT TIMES WHEN ACCIDENTS WOULD OCCUR, I COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. THE CAR LITERALLY DROVE AWAY. A FEW TIMES OTHERS DROVE THE CAR AND MENTIONED THE SAME. MY AUNT PREVIOUSLY TRIED TRADING IN THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE TO TRADE IN. ON JANUARY 11,2011. A FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. MY MOTHER, WHOM IS A PRECAUTIOUS DRIVER WAS DRIVING MY COUSIN TO SCHOOL AND WERE INVOLVED IN A FATAL CAR ACCIDENT. THE HONDA STRUCK A SCHOOL BUS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE. I BELIEVE THE CAR LIKE ON MANY OTHER OCCASIONS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN OR THE BRAKES FAILED. I FEEL DEVASTATED THAT I HAVE LOST MY MOTHER AND COUSIN BECAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT, BUT FEEL THAT MY MOTHER WAS NOT AT FAULT. SHE WAS ALWAYS A SAFE DRIVER AND IN THIS CASE I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE WAS AT FAULT. *TR

Jul 01, 2011

Crash: 1

CHILD SEAT

1 complaint

1) STRAP CONNECTING LATCHES HAS TWISTED AND KINKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CORRECTLY USE LATCHES. HOWEVER SEAT CAN STILL BE SAFELY INSTALLED WITH SEATBELT 2) CHEST CLIP ON SEAT BROKE WHILE IN USE (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2005, MAKE=ACCORD, MODEL=HONDA). *TR

Jan 24, 2011

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE OF MY HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2005 STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN. A PASSENGER RIDING WITH ME DISCOVERED THAT THEY COULD NOT EXIT THE CAR BECAUSE THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THIS WAS A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE AND THE DOOR HANDLE NEVER WORKED AGAIN AFTER THAT POINT. THE PROBLEM WAS THE CABLE FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS A DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INSERT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE DOOR PANEL. FAILURE OF THIS PIECE RESULTS IN THE PASSENGERS OF THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR ROLL-OVER. THE CABLE HOLDING THE PLASTIC INSERT HAD TO BE ORDERED AND REPLACED AFTER TAKING OFF THE DOOR PANEL. *TR

Nov 23, 2010

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND FAILED TO STOP. WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION, AND THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN OR RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE POLICE WAS AT THE SCENE AND HE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO THE DRIVE RANGE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE IGNITION KEY SUDDENLY TURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM WAS UPDATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,788. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ UPDATED 12/7/10 *CN

Aug 02, 2010

VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

HONDA 2005 ACCORD EX: MY POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION. WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN WHEN SWITCH IS PRESSED. IF IT IS DOWN, IT WILL NOT COME UP. NEITHER DIRECTION WORKS CORRECTLY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ALMOST 5 MONTHS. THIS WEEK THE WINDOW WENT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING BUT HAD NOT PRESSED THE SWITCH. OUR HONDA FIT 2007 JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. IS THERE ALSO A PROBLEM WITH HONDA ACCORD 2005?

Mar 24, 2010

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

LOSS OF LIGHTS ON CONTROLS FOR HEATING, DEFROST AND ALL OTHER CLIMATE CONTROLS. OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL WEEKS, I HAD AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BACKLIGHT TO THE CLIMATE CONTROLS FOR MY CAR. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING AS THE DOME LIGHTS MUST BE SWITCHED ON AND IT TAKES LONGER TO FIND THE APPROPRIATE CONTROL FOR DEFROST FOR THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS ALSO RELATED TO THE BACKLIGHT ON THE RADIO, WHICH WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH HONDA ACCORDS FOR A VERY LONG TIME. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT, THEN COME BACK ON AGAIN WHEN I WENT OVER A BUMP OR TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS ON OR OFF (INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL INSTEAD OF BULB PROBLEM). THE LOSS OF FUNCTION INCREASED GRADUALLY IN TERMS OF NUMBER OF OUTAGES, LENGTH AND DURATION. THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN AFTER TWO NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO TRYING TO TURN ON THE DEFROSTER WHILE DRIVING. DESPITE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH PRIOR YEAR ACCORDS IN THE EXACT SAME SYSTEM, FOR WHICH HONDA HAS ISSUED RECALLS, I DID HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

Feb 27, 2010

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

INTERMITTANT LONG CRANKING BEFORE STARTING *CN

Feb 06, 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

THE AUDIO UNIT DISPLAY LIGHTS GO DIM 1-2 MINUTES AFTER THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. THE RADIO DIALS AND HVAC CONTROL SWITCHES ALSO GO COMPLETELY OUT. THE ONLY LIGHT ON IN THE AREA IS THE SMALL GREEN LIGHT SHOWING WHICH HVAC BUTTON HAS BEEN SELECTED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DO LIGHT UP AND ARE CONTROLLABLE WITH THE DIMMER SWITCH. I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSES; NONE WERE BLOWN. I CAN COPE WITH THE PROBLEM BY TURNING ON THE INTERIOR OVERHEAD LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTROLS.JUST VERY INCONVENIENTAND CREATING A UNSAFE CONDITION. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH EARLIER MODEL YEARS (2003-2004) OF THIS MODEL RUN. IN 2007 HONDA ISSUED A 7 YEAR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY EXTENSION LETTER FOR THESE YEARS. THERE IS ALSO A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THESE REPAIRS. PERHAPS HONDA SHOULD HAVNE EXTENDED THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION TO INCLUDE THE 2005 MODELS. *TR

Feb 27, 2009

POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD HAS 40K MILES ON IT AND FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE TO AND INCLUDING TODAY'S DATE MY VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THIS OCCURS IN 4-6 SECONDS I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED BEGINNING AT 1K MILES. DURING THIS TIME THEY HAVE ALIGNED IT 2 TIMES AND THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED 5 TIMES. I INFORMING MY DEALER OF THIS PROBLEM EVERYTIME I TAKE MY CAR IN FOR MY REGULAR OIL CHANGE (EVERY 3-4K MILES) AT WHICH TIME MY DEALER ADVISES ME THIS IS 1. A "SAFETY FEATURE" AND/OR 2. THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THEY CLAIM TO INFLATE THE TIRES, ROTATE OR ALIGN MY CAR AND TO DATE IT IS NOT FIXED. I HAVE HAD ALL WORK DONE AT STOCKTON HONDA AND TO DATE I HAVE RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION IN GETTING THIS FIXED. *TR

Sep 22, 2008

STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAT WAVE, THE AIR CONDITIONING IN MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID HAD STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. I HAD ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR THREE MONTHS, SO I WAS CONFUSED AT WHY MY AIR CONDITIONING HAD GONE OUT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT A ROCK HAD HIT AND DAMAGED THE AC CONDENSER, CAUSING THE FREON GAS TO LEAK FROM THE CONDENSER. HE SAID THAT THE CONDENSER IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR AND BECAUSE OF ITS LOCATION IS WILL ALWAYS BE EXPOSED TO DEBRIS WHILE DRIVING. THE CONDENSER CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE LARGE HOLES OF THE VENT AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE MECHANIC GAVE ME A $750 ESTIMATE FOR THE PART AND LABOR. SINCE THE CAR IS A NEWER MODEL, THERE ARE NOT OLD PARTS AVAILABLE. HE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NOT DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE CONDENSER, THAT IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THE PART WILL BE DAMAGED AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS PART IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY $750 EVERY TIME THIS OCCURS. *TR

Jul 08, 2008

TIRES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, HAD TIRE RAPIDLY DEFLATE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. USING SPARE TIRE, TOOK CAR TO TIRE KINGDOM WHERE THEY DETERMINED CAUSE OF FLAT TIRE WAS CRACKED VALVE STEM. TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE SIDEWALL GOT CRUSHED AND INTEGRITY OF TIRE RENDERED IT UNUSABLE. A MONTH AGO AS I EXITED MY CAR, I HEARD A HISSING SOUND AND NOTICED ANOTHER TIRE HAD AIR LEAKING FROM THE VALVE STEM. I WAS ABLE TO INFLATE THE TIRE AT A NEARBY GAS STATION AND BRING IT TO TIRE KINGDOM WHERE THEY REPLACED THAT VALVE. NO TIRE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED, AND THE TIRE WAS STILL USABLE. THREE WEEKS AGO I DROVE ABOUT 30 FEET OFF THE DRIVEWAY AND REALIZED ANOTHER TIRE (COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN THE FIRST TWO) HAD GONE COMPLETELY FLAT. USING SPARE TIRE, I RETURNED TO TIRE KINGDOM WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FLAT WAS ANOTHER CRACKED VALVE STEM. BECAUSE THE TIRE HAD A CRUSHED SIDEWALL, IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED THE MECHANIC TO REPLACE ALL 4 VALVE STEMS, AND HE INDICATED THAT ALL FOUR OF THEM, INCLUDING THE TWO THAT WERE REPLACED WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, SHOWED SIGNS OF DRYNESS AND SLIGHT CRACKING. *TR

Jun 12, 2008

AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE ON APRIL 28TH 2008. THE CARFAX REPORT HAD AN ACCIDENT INDICATOR BY THE SECOND OWNER, BUT DID NOT MENTION WHAT TYPE OF ACCIDENT IN TERMS OF MODERATE, MINOR, NO DAMAGE, ETC. THIS REPORT WAS PRINTED MARCH 24TH 2008. WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON, AND WHEN DRIVING; IT STILL STAYED ON AND I TOLD ATLANTA USED CAR DEALERSHIP, WHO TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP TO LOOK AT IT AND STATED THAT ITS PROBABLY A GLITCH. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA CAR DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP FOUND THE SRS CONTROL UNIT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FAULTY. AS STATED ON MY CUSTOMER INVOICE FROM GWINNETT PLACE HONDA, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG APPEARED TO BE CUT OUT. CARFAX DID NOT REPORT THAT THERE IS A DEFICIENT AIRBAG. ANOTHER INCIDENT FOUND IS THAT THE ACCELERATOR OCCASIONALLY STICK WHEN TRYING TO DEPRESS. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP FOUND THERE WAS A CARBON BUILD UP AND IT NEEDED SERVICE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END, WHICH IS ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER WHERE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS UNSAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE WITHOUT REPLACING THE TIE ROD, WHICH WAS SERVICED AND THEY ALSO PERFORMED A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND TEST DRIVE BEFORE I LEFT. MY EXPERIENCE HAS LED ME TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO COMMUNICATE WITH MY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, AND OTHER CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT. SINCERELY, OLUTOMILOLA AIYETIWA *TR

Jun 03, 2008

AIR BAGS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,CHILD SEAT

1 complaint

THIS IS A TEST. PLEASE DISREGARD THIS COMPLAINT. *TR

Mar 20, 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

OUR 2005 HONDA ACCORD SEVERELY OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING IN EXTREMELY CONGESTED TRAFFIC ON A NEARLY 100 DEGREE DAY. THE DEALER, WHERE THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE NEW, VERIFIED THAT THERE WAS NO FUSE FOR THE COOLING FAN. THERE IS NO CREDIBLE ANSWER FOR THIS ABSENCE. *TR

Jul 14, 2007

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

1) THE VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEED. 2) THE VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEED SOUNDS LIKE THE WHEEL BEARINGS ARE GRINDING THEMSELVES DOWN 3) THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SLOW AND HIGH SPEED BUT MORE SO AT HIGH SPEED WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDDLE 4) THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVE TRAIN AND THE BRAKES. STILL AFTER THE THIRD TIME OF HAVING NEW BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARING THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO VIBRATE TO SUCH A MANNER AS I FEEL IT HIGHLY UNSAFE. *TR

Jun 04, 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HAD A LONGER BRAKING DISTANCE. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATED 2/12/2007 - THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED ALTHOUGH THEY HAD LESS THAN 5000 MILES IN THEM. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE REAR BRAKE ARE DOING MOST OF THE BRAKING WHICH IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE RATHER THAN STOP. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THEY THINK HIS DRIVING HABITS ARE THE CAUSE OF THE BRAKES WEAR SO QUICKLY. WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE RIGHT OR LEFT FRONT WINDOWS THE CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE TECHNICIAN LUBRICATED THE WINDOW GLASS RUNS. *NM

Dec 11, 2006

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND HITTING BUMPS, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. ALSO, TO DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD THE HEATER HAS TO BE ON. THE DEALER INDICATED THE DEFOGGER PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN WET WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

Nov 16, 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UPON EXITING A CAR WASH AS I CHANGED FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. THE DESIGN OF THE EXIT LANE FROM THE CAR WASH DRIVEWAY AND ACCESS TO THE FOUR LANE STREET WHERE THE CAR WASH IS LOCATED DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY SPEED AS THERE ARE TWO SHARP TURNS . MY CAR SPED ACROSS THE DRIVEWAY, INTO A CULVERT AND TOWARD THE HEAVY TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND STEERED THE CAR AWAY FROM THE STREET, CROSSING SEVERAL BUSINESS PARKING LOTS AND LANDSCAPED AREAS. MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD RECEIVED SEVERAL THOUSANDS DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. HONDA DENIED IT WAS WARRANTY AND DID NOT SHOW ME THE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. IN FACT, THIS INFORMATION SEEMED TO BE CLOSELY GUARDED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT HONDA ORR IN HOT SPRINGS, AR. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. THIS CAR EXPERIENCED WHAT I WOULD EXPLAIN AS AN OPEN THROTTLE WHICH MAY BE A NEW PROBLEM FOR COMPUTERIZED CARS. I HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL PHOTOS OF MY CAR AND THE SCENE, WHICH SHOWS SEVERAL FEET OF SKID MARKS. *NM

Oct 11, 2006

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING SUDDEN, HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER, DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THEN WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH ON A SLUSHY DOWNHILL ROAD THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHICH WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AS WELL. THERE WAS A ROUGH IDLE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AT TIMES. UPDATED 07/05/06. *JB

Jun 02, 2006

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES

1 complaint

I DROVE A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER TWO DAYS OF PURCHASED WHICH WAS IN APRIL , 2005 I PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE MY LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS POPPED. I HAD IT REPLACED AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SENT ME TO ONE OF THEIR TIRE AFFILIATE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT MANUFACTURER FAULTS. FOUR OR FIVE MONTHS AFTER, I HEARD MY BRAKES MAKING THIS SCREECH LOUD NOISE SO I BROUGHT IN FOR THE DEALER TO TAKE A LOOK AT AND THEY HAD IT RE-DO ON THE BRAKE. LAST WEEK, BEGINNING OF MAY 2006. THE CAR BRING IN MY ATTENTION ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN I DRIVE AT 65 MILES, THE CAR WAS SHAKING, IT MOVES SIDE TO SIDE AND I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH CONTROL WITH THE WHEELS. I BROUGHT IT IN AND THE DEALER HAD MY WHEELS ROTATE FOR ME. AND TODAY, THIS MORNING I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER TO HER BABY SITTER HOUSE AT 9:30 A.M. IT IS A BUSY RESIDENTIAL AREA SO I WAS DRIVING AROUND 15-20 MILES PER HOUR. I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE FROM MY CAR AND THE CAR WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING IN THE FRONT, RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE FOR FEW SECONDS AND THE CAR WAS DEAD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. I COULD NOT START THE ENGINE AT ALL. SO I WENT OUT AND LOOKED. I SAW MY FRONT RIGHT SIDE CAR DROPPED ON IT'S OWN WHEEL WITH BLACK PIECES, BOLT, AND SILVER RING PIECE SCATTERED ON THE STREET. I LOOKED DOWN AND SAW MY FRONT RIGHT AXLE WAS BROKEN AND FELT DOWN ON THE STREET. THERE ARE NEIGHBORS WALKED BY AND SAW WHAT HAPPENED. I CALLED A TOWED TRUCK AND THEY CAME BY TO TOWED MY CAR TO THE NEARBY HONDA DEALER. WITH THE CONDITION THE CAR WAS IN. THE TOW TRUCK MAN TOLD ME THAT HE MIGHT HAD SCRAPED MY FRONT BUMPER BECAUSE MY CAR HAD VERY SMALL SPACE FOR THE LIFT OF HIS TRUCK TO GO UNDER AND LIFT UP THE CAR. WE MANAGED TO SECURED THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL TAKE A LOOK AT IT. *NM

May 16, 2006

STRUCTURE,TIRES

1 complaint

HONDA ACCORD COUPE (2005) NEWLY PURCHASED 8 MONTHS AGO. THE PROBLEM: THE CAMBER IS THE ANGLE AT WHICH THE TIRE ATTACHES TO THE CAR. INCORRECT ANGLE CAUSES IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR AND CREATES PULL ON STEERING. THE IRREGULAR TIRE WARE CAUSES INCREASED MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR AS WELL AS A DRIVING HAZARD. FINAL REPORT IS THAT THERE IS NOT A FIX AND HONDA WILL NOT REPLACE THE CAR. -THE DISCOVERY OF THE PROBLEM: THE CAR HAS BEEN PULLING TO LEFT. I ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS ALIGNED AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP (TIME OF CARS FIRST OIL CHANGE) THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO TEST ALIGNMENT AND ALSO DID NOT INFORM ME THAT THEY DO HAVE A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH A COMPANY THAT DOES PERFORM ALIGNMENT IT WAS ALSO TIME FOR TIRE MAINTENANCE ACCORDING THE MANUAL. THE LOCAL SERVICE MANAGER OVER LOOKED THIS BECAUSE IT WAS NOT 'HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SYSTEM". SHE STATED THIS AFTER I INQUIRED ABOUT HAVING MY TIRES ROTATED, BALANCED AND ALIGNED. SHE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THEIR BALANCING MACHINE WAS OUT OF SERVICE AND SHE COULD NOT ASSIST ME, BUT THAT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET THINGS CORRECTED AT MY NEXT OIL CHANGE). -THEREFORE ON A FOLLOWING OIL CHANGE I WENT TO ANOTHER COMPANY FOR ALIGNMENT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE CAMBER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVIDED A REPORT TO PROVE SO. I CONTACTED HONDA CORPORATION TO INFORM THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY ASKED THAT I HAVE ANOTHER TEST. I PAID FOR A SECOND REPORT SHOWING THAT THE CAMBER AND TOE IS OUT OF MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS . AT THIS TIME THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A 'FIX' FOR THIS ISSUE. - I REPORTED THE FINDING TO THE HONDA CORPORATION AND ASKED TO EXPLORE THE OPTION OF RETURNING THE CAR. THEY INFORMED ME TODAY THAT I CAN NOT RETURN THE CAR. THEY CAN NOT FIX THE CAMBER. -THE INITIAL ALIGNMENT INQUIRY WAS MADE PREVIOUS TO THE 12000 MILES DURING NORMAL SERVICE CONDITIONS. NO INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO ASSIST ME IN CORRECT THE ALIGNMENT ISSUE. *JB

Feb 16, 2006

POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

MY 2005 HONDA ACCORD EX HAS THREE FEATURES THAT COMPROMISE MY SAFETY: 1. THE RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SUN VISOR, WHEN IN ITS FULLEST POSITION (NOT AT AN ANGLE), OBSCURES NEARLY HALF OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THIS HAS CAUSED A NUMBER OF "NEAR ACCIDENT" EVENTS. 2. THE HONDA IS DESIGNED TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. NOT ONLY DOES THIS DIMINISH GAS EFFICIENCY, BUT CAN CAUSE SKIDS IN ICY WEATHER. 3. THE BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO TWO AREA HONDA SERVICE CENTERS AND A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT HONDA HEADQUARTER. THE AREA MANAGERS SAY THAT "THEY'RE ALL LIKE THAT; THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO," AND THE HONDA HEADQUARTERS REP SAYS THE SAME. SHE EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO RECOMMEND I GET THE LOWER HALF OF MY WINDSHIELD TINTED TO PREVENT SUN GLARE! WHAT ABOUT NIGHT DRIVING? I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT SOLUTIONS TO THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE FOUND. CAN YOU HELP IN ANY WAY? *NM

Nov 29, 2005

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