304 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 25, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 107,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 260,000.
AIR BAGSJune 7, 2025
The drivers side curtain airbag and drivers side seat belt retention airbag deployed while driving without an impact/collision. It is available for inspection. The airbags deploying while driving blocked my vision and was a completely terrifying distraction. I brought the car to my local Honda dealership for inspection and they confirmed the airbags were deployed without an impact. Honda refuses to give me the inspection report. There were no warning lights or symptoms.
AIR BAGSJanuary 21, 2025
I don't remember the exact days but the air bag light comes on twice
STEERINGDecember 20, 2024
The rack and pinion needs to be replaced with just over 63k miles. This appears to be a common occurrence amongst 2008-2012 Honda Accords but it appears Honda is ignoring the issue. I have included a forum of complaints from owners that have very low mileage. Could you please look into this? [XXX] [XXX] , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ENGINENovember 14, 2024
ENGINE, C1 MISFIRERS, THIS HAS OCCURED OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS AND HAS COSTS ME THOUSANDS TO FIX BUT ITS NOT A PERMANAT FIX, IT'S BEEN A BANDAID TO THIS ISSUE. ITS THE SAME ISSUE AS YOU ALL ARE INVESTAGATING WITH THE NEW MODELS, HONDA DID ACKNOLEDFGE THIS ISSUE BUT THEY SAID AFTER 2014 YOU NO LONGER CAN GET A FIX BY THEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO, I NEVER KNEW OR COULD OF KNOWN THIS WAS A PREEXISTING ISSUE THAT WAS NEVER FIXED, PLEASE HELP ME I AM NOT FEELING SAFE IN MY CAR ANYMORE, IT EITHER SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY OR GIVES ME ALOT OF HESATATION. MY AUTO SHOP HAS ALL MY DETAILED RECORDS ON THIS - GULF 215 362-2223
AIR BAGSJune 18, 2024
The light suddenly came on stating the side air bag is off. Meaning during a collision it won't dobiys part
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJune 12, 2024
Sub Frame corrosion rust out / crack(s). Control arm (s) corrosion. All verified by independent repair facility, A & B Collision Staten Island NY. This has been an issue with previous years as per driveaccord.net
STRUCTUREMay 6, 2024
I was driving on freeway and I heard an explosion. Glass rain down on me. My sunroof shattered for no reason. I was driving with no cars ahead, beside or behind me. The weather was clear. I suffered with glass in my eye and I almost lost control of my car. Honda said they won't fix it with mr having to pay 1,000.00 dollars. I want to join class action lawsuit.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11587347AIR BAGSApril 11, 2024
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT BACK IN OCT 2023. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Crash reported
NHTSA #11582357ENGINEDecember 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating and was losing motive power. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence and later had the vehicle towed to a local independent mechanic. The contact stated that the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle, and the contact was informed that the piston rings needed to be cleaned. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs as well. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to a Class Action Lawsuit regarding the piston rings fouling the spark plugs and causing poor engine performance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
AIR BAGSNovember 22, 2023
On [XXX], my daughter rear-ended a stopped vehicle while trying to merge. She was driving approximately 60-70mph at the time of impact. The front end of her car was completely smashed and the insurance company deemed it a total loss. Despite the force and speed at impact, her airbags did not deploy. She hit her head on the steering wheel, causing a concussion. She continues to suffer from the effects of the concussion. She is under the car of a neurologist and chiropractor. I contacted Honda to report this on 10.3.2023 and was told to "wait by the phone" because someone would be calling me back immediately as it was a high priority case. The case number is [XXX]. No one has called me. I called back on 10.6.2023 to notify them that the car insurance company was taking possession of the car and was told to take pictures. I have never received a call back for additional details. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11556457AIR BAGSNovember 7, 2023
Air bag light is on/ passenger side
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEOctober 13, 2023
When I start my car, I hear a rattle sound for 1-2 seconds. It only happens when the car has been off for about 3 hours. It used to happen once in awhile and now everyday. I searched online and a lot of people say it’s the “engine’s variable timing control actuator” or VTC.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESSeptember 1, 2023
I have a 2011 Honda Accord V6 coupe. At approximately 11:39 hours on 8/15/2023 my car lost all steering and brakes and spun violently multiple times across the highway. Thankfully the car did not impact another vehicle and ended up on the side of the road in soft sand. A scan tool revealed a trouble code for a failing or fault within the VSA modulator. This module controls both the brake system and stability control in one unit. At the time of the above aforementioned incident 2 warning lights were on the dash for the following: ABS and Stability control. The Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to the incident. I file this complaint because the safety of other drivers and myself were placed in serious jeopardy.
Crash reported
NHTSA #11542018SUSPENSIONAugust 31, 2023
*What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Replace both front lower ball joints with proper front alignment as advised in TSB: Replace both of the front lower ball joints with updated service parts made to address this specific symptom. If the ball joints were previously replaced, then replace both front knuckle assemblies. *How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Faulty defective front lower ball joints installed on the vehicle that is considered a safety risk according to the certified Honda service tech that inspected the vehicle. Certified Honda service technician advised ball joints could separate from the front knuckle allowing the suspension to separate from the wheel while vehicle is in motion that could result in potential injury or possible death. Safety of others may be at risk due to other owners may not be aware of the TSB bulletin and vehicle may not reproduce noise or problems due to internal/external factors. *Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, confirmed by Honda certified service technician. *Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Vehicle was first inspected by Pep boys (could not duplicate the noise and visual inspection passed. Took the vehicle to Honda service for second opinion. Service technician followed TSB procedures to duplicate the confirmed noise and diagnose the problem was related to the TSB bulletin provided by Honda. *Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warnings, messages or symptoms identified unless the vehicle is in motion during extremely hot temperatures. Visual confirmation fails due to component failure inside the defective part. Vehicle does not always duplicate the noise unless proper conditions are available.
ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, he shifted into drive(D) and depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that upon accelerating, the vehicle independently decelerated at slow speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved two unknown codes for a faulty manifold air pressure sensor and mass air flow sensor. Additionally, the contact stated that he performed a tune-up and routine maintenance on the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light illuminated again after the tune-up. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that TSB 13-078 Warranty Extension had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,500.
SUSPENSIONJune 10, 2023
Axle broke on passenger side. Broken parts unavailable. Car stopped at a busy intersection. No warning. Parking brake failed to engage at the same time.
ENGINEApril 30, 2023
When starting up a noise it the motor for the sencod time with 71,000 miles why
AIR BAGSMarch 17, 2023
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. There was no further information provided. The contact received a recall notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V502000 ( Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. However, the contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front end of the vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of a construction truck. The air bags failed to deploy, causing the contact's head, left arm, and left breast to hit the steering wheel. The contact was transported to her residence by a police patrol officer. The contact received medical assistance 5 hours later. The contact sustained an inability to bend her left arm, bruises on the knee, and severe pain in the neck, head, and arm. The contact sustained memory loss and confusion. The contact had been receiving physical therapy. 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 85,000
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11512442UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 9, 2023
I was driving and I was at a stop light then went sounded like my car was in neutral but it wasn't.. sounds like a bad transmission, I'm not 100% sure. Started a clanking sound. Went to park and turned off the vehicle then started it up didn't make a sound until I put it in reverse then it wouldn't reverse.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 18, 2023
THE TPMS LIGHT STAYS ON, EVEN AFTER TIRES ARE FILLED WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR AND THEN TIRES REPLACED . ALSO ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL THE LEATHER IS BLISTERING , CAR IS GARAGE KEPT . I AM NOT SURE THE EXACT DATE I NOTICED THIS , IM GIVING AN ESTIMATION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 13, 2023
Was driving and took a left hand turn and transaxle broke in half. Could not move after that. Was no warning and it looks like that transaxle was rusting and broke.
POWER TRAINAugust 29, 2022
Both the passenger and driver side CV axles have a rubber vibration isolator mounted in the center of each drive axle. The rubber is cracking and showing rust heave underneath, The attachment method has deteriorated and the rubber damper is trapping moisture and salt that have seeped underneath. This has caused significant corrosion to the steel axle thereby weakening the axle and creating a safety hazard due to potential breakage. Neither axle has broken yet, but there are currently recalls on other model year Honda Accords for the same issue.
AIR BAGSAugust 26, 2022
Air bag light on, air bag recall not shown
ENGINEAugust 16, 2022
CVT actuator makes noise on cold start up.
TIRESJuly 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Ecopia EP422 Plus, Tire Size: 235/45/R18, DOT Number: BANOO3767. The contact stated that the tire dealer had previously replaced the driver's and passenger's side front tires due to bubbles along the sidewall. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a manhole cover, causing the passenger's side front rim to cut the tire and cause a blowout. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the passenger's side front tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
SEATSApril 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. The contact stated that the electrical seat adjuster on the driver’s seat failed to operate without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to adjust the driver seat to the appropriate setting to ensure safe driving. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the teeth on plastic gear attached to the motor had worn off which rendered the button to adjust the seat useless. The contact also discovered TSB (19-034) which he linked to the failure. The contact spoke with a mechanic at a local dealer who offered no assistance and referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and promised the contact a call back. The contact had yet to hear from the manufacturer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
SEATSJanuary 29, 2022
No accident occurred!, seats are extremely uncomfortable and is causing me back pains when sitting for long periods of time, I can imagine in a collision these seats would be very unsafe to a persons body, they’re so stiff if would be like getting pressed against a wall if hit hard enough, it’s time Honda FIXES this problem!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESJanuary 12, 2022
Vehicle constantly has the calibers seize , causing the brakes to lock on and warping the rotors. It has already happened four times and every Honda dealer stated there’s nothing they can do because there isn’t a recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 5, 2022
The calendar reset to January of 2002 instead of 2022 and the clock is an hour ahead now. I went online and many people are having the same issue with the navigation version such as mine.
STEERINGOctober 5, 2021
I have a 2011 Honda Accord with 70,000 miles and the power steering rack went bad and is leaking fluid. It is unsafe to drive without power steering. There was no warning when it failed.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINEAugust 21, 2021
The engine on the Honda Accord car shudders and loses power when there is a change in gears. Based on my research and after consultation with my mechanic, the Honda Odyssey had similar problems. The problem was traced to the torque converter. Supposedly Honda had to implement a software fix for the torque converter on those Odyssey's.
AIR BAGSAugust 3, 2021
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 40 - 45 mph, a Ford pick-up truck traveling about 50 mph crashed into the her vehicle's front driver side corner then hit her rear driver side. The air bags did not deploy. No medical attention was received however, the contact stated feeling some pain now. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was awaiting inspection from the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11427570POWER TRAINJune 25, 2021
This issue is related to Honda TSB issued for faulty VTC actuator . My car makes a loud grinding sound when started from cold everyday. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10087883-2280.pdf I sent a email to Honda support on June 8th 2021, asking if this issue will cause catastrophic engine failure while driving (case id : 12274491) and can cause serious bodily injury? I never received a response. I sent a followup email on June 17th 2021 and still no response. My only worry is that this issue is so much widespread that all Accords manufactured between 2008 - 2012 are affected. Serious quality control issue. What if my car suddenly stops in the middle of a busy highway..what if Engine completely seized, break apart, due to damage happening over the period of time? I believe that Honda understand all these issues and not willing to respond over email, to avoid legal liability. With this complain i would like NHTSA to get a official statement from Honda on seriousness of this issue and if its a safety issue (if not fixed), it should fall under Recall.
POWER TRAINJune 24, 2021
the drive shaft axle snapped when I made a left turn while driving.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 21, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle the accelerator pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to experience unintended acceleration and crashed into a building causing the airbag to deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000. Invalid VIN.
Crash reported
NHTSA #11421693STEERINGMay 11, 2021
I WAS PULLING SLOWLY OUT OF A DRIVE-THROUGH BANK FACILITY ONTO A ONE-WAY STREET WITH NO TRAFFIC, AND SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTED TO TURN TO THE SIDE. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING AND THE CAR PING-PONGED FROM CURB TO CURB, STRIKING SEVERAL STATIONARY OBJECTS AND A PARKED CAR.
Crash reported
NHTSA #11416183ENGINEMarch 31, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWN'S ARLINGTON HONDA (3920 LEE HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22207) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE HEAD GASKET AND ENGINE BLOCK NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING ENGINE OIL EXCESSIVELY FAST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
ENGINEMarch 23, 2021
ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS AT STARTUP WHILE STATIONARY. I BELIEVE THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE.
AIR BAGSFebruary 17, 2021
I HAVE RESPONDED TO HONDA'S RECALL NOTICES FOR AIRBAG REPAIRS ON THIS 2011 CAR SEVERAL TIMES AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR WAS LEASED IN 2011 AND RETURNED TO HONDA IN 2014. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHOEVER HONDA SOLD THIS CAR TO IS NOT RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES. ON THE LAST NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED, I WROTE ON THE INFORMATION CHANGE CARD PROVIDED THAT THE CAR WAS RETURNED AT JOYCE HONDA IN DENVILLE, NJ WHEN I LEASED A 2014 HONDA. I ALSO WROTE THAT I WOULD NOTIFY NHTSA OF HONDA'S INABILITY TO CORRECT THE RECALL NOTICE. I JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE ON 2/15/2021. PLEASE LET HONDA KNOW WHAT THEY NEED TO DO TO REALLY COMPLY WITH THE LAW.
AIR BAGSNovember 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HIS GIRLFRIEND HAD MADE A COMPLETE STOP UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS EXPERIENCING MINOR WHIPLASH DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE AND NO MEDICAL ATTENTION NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHICH WAS NEAR THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 157,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11377195ENGINESeptember 12, 2020
AFTER 2 YEARS OF OWNING MY NEW 2011 HONDA ACCORD, I NOTICED A GRINDING SOUND DURING COLD STARTS THAT LASTED 1-2 SECONDS AND THEN STOPS. I HAVE THE DEALERSHIP INSPECT THE PROBLEM BUT THEY QUICKLY DISMISSED AND SAID THE NOISE WAS BEING MADE BY THE VTC AND TO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE NOISE. IN ADDITION, THEY SAID THAT NO HARM WOULD BE CAUSED BY THE NOISE. NOW I HAVE OVER 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THE NOISE IS ON EVERY COLD START NO MATTER WHAT THE TEMPERATURE AND LAST FOR 2-5 SECONDS. I RECENTLY CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT IF THE VTC WAS THE PROBLEM (WHICH IT HAS BEEN ALL ALONG), THEN I WOULD NEED TO PAY IN FULL FOR THE REPAIR SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY.
STRUCTUREJune 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE ROOF AND DOOR FRAME AND RUBBER SEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREMay 17, 2020
10 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS LAST DRIVEN OR TOUCHED, THE DOOR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT SEEMS THE SPARK CAME FROM THE DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH AREA. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING. IT BURNED FOR NEARLY 10 MINUTES. THE ENTIRE DOOR IS ALMOST COMPLETELY MELTED.
Fire reported
NHTSA #11324876AIR BAGSOctober 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED RICK CASE HONDA (15700 RICK CASE HONDA WAY, DAVIE, FL 33331, (954) 388-1035) TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL TWICE. BOTH TIMES THE CONTACT CALLED, HE WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL HIM BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT HAD YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER TRAINOctober 7, 2019
ROUGH SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR ONLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeptember 26, 2019
THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN, WHEN YOU PUT IT ON P IT STAYS FULLY ACCELERATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. IN MOTION IS DOING THE SAME THING
AIR BAGSSeptember 6, 2019
TAKATA RECALL WAS DONE DEC 08,2018. ABOUT 2 MONTH LATER MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON ONCE IN A WHILE, IT'S BEEN GETTING WORSE, NOW AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, EVERYTIME CAE IS RUNNING. I AM WANDERING IF THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO A RECALL?
STRUCTUREAugust 13, 2019
I WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND SUDDENLY MY CAR ACCELERATED. I SIDE SWIPED ONE CAR; HIT THE CEMENT BLOCK AT FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND THEN WENT ABOUT 10 FEET AND HIT THE SIDE OF A PICKUP AND FINALLY THE CAR STOPPED. NO ONE WAS INJURED, HOWEVER MY CAR WAS TOTALED
Crash reported
NHTSA #11243595SEAT BELTSJuly 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BECAME TANGLED AROUND HIS CHILD'S LEG. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE BUCKLE, THE SEAT BELT JAMMED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. THE CHILD CRIED PROFUSELY, BUT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
WHEELSJune 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR (TPMS) ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE AND STATED THAT EACH TIRE HAD AIR AND WERE NOT FLAT OR LOW. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,311.
SUSPENSIONJune 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS LOOSE AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
ENGINEMay 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE ALLEN HONDA (LOCATED AT 630 N MAIN ST, DAYTON, OH 45405, (937) 220-6386) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE PISTON RINGS, WHICH CAUSED MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM (MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: A13-079). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,728.
ENGINEApril 20, 2019
ON 4/5/19, MY WIFE'S HONDA PILOT EX EXPERIENCED SEVERE ENGINE PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD IN FAIRVIEW TN RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE, HESITATION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AND A FLASHING 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT. THESE SYMPTOMS WERE IDENTICAL TO AN ISSUE SHE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE IN 2017 THAT NECESSITATED A TOW TO DARRELL WALTRIP HONDA IN FRANKLIN TN FOR REPAIR, AND SIMILAR TO LESS SEVERE EPISODES OF HESITANT ACCELERATION BOTH SHE AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE AT LEAST 2016. GRASSLAND CAR CARE CENTER IN FRANKLIN TN DIAGNOSED THE SPARK PLUGS WERE OIL FOULED CAUSING A MISFIRE. ENGINE CODES P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, AND P0300 RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT. WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL OF HONDA AND THAT THE VCM-2 CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT RESULTED IN A WARRANTY EXTENSION OF EIGHT YEARS FROM PURCHASE DATE. WE HAVE AN OPEN CASE WITH HONDA OF AMERICA (CASE MANAGER: ZOE; CASE #09478660), BUT ARE BEING TOLD THAT OUR VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE EXTENDED EIGHT YEAR WARRANTY BY FOUR MONTHS. WE CONTEND THIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS CONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTIED ISSUE WELL BEFORE THE 4/5/19 FAILURE, TO INCLUDE THE SAME TYPE OF EPISODE SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED BY DARRELL WALTRIP HONDA ON 5/1/17. THE SUDDEN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE ON A ROADWAY IS A CONSIDERABLE SAFETY CONCERN. WE ARE QUESTIONING WHY THIS WASN'T A SAFETY RECALL ITEM. WE HAVE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
AIR BAGSMarch 23, 2019
PASSENGER AIR BAG IS ALWAYS LIT ( OFF) WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON..ALARM IS ALARM ON ( LIGHT) WHETHER ITS STATIONARY OR CAR IS IN MOTION..EVENTHOUGH THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING, PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ALWAYS LIGHTING ( FLASHING)...HONDA DEALER SAYS THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO RESET OR DIAGNOSTIC IS DONE..
AIR BAGSMarch 22, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V661000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CARBONE HONDA OF YORKVILLE, 5009 COMMERCIAL DR, YORKVILLE, NY 13495, (315) 790-6106) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGSMarch 2, 2019
MY HONDA ACCORD 2011, PASSENGER AIR BAG HAS BLINKING OFF, I HAVE A PASSENGER SIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE HOPE TO RESET THE ALARM AND NO AVAIL...THERE IS ALSO A RED INDICATION OF THE ALARM ( RED LIGHT) THAT WNEN I TRIED TO START THE IGNITION, THE LIGHT WONT DISAPPEAR..HONDA DEALER SAYS, I HAVE TO PAY DIAGNOSTIC ETC TO RESET THE ALARM..THE ALARM COMES ON WHETHER ITS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
STEERINGFebruary 27, 2019
HEARD A WHIRRING NOISE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY ENGINE, MY RACK N PINION POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING AND MY CAR ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE STATED THERE IS A CRACK IN THE RACK N PINION WHICH IS LEAKING FLUID, ESTIMATED 600-1200 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. I LOOKED ONLINE AND THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON ANOTHER YEAR BUT NOT THE 2011.
ENGINEFebruary 23, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (55 MPH) AND THEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL ACTUATOR APPARENTLY STUCK. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPES. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LACK OF POWER TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. THIS CONTINUED UNTIL THE CAR WAS AT A SERVICE SHOP. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE ENGINE WENT FROM 6 CYLINDERS TO 3 CYLINDERS (ECO MODE) BUT NEVER RECOVERED. THE TROUBLE CODE WAS: P3400 MEANS THAT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS DETECTED AN ABNORMALITY IN THE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION SYSTEM FOR ENGINE BANK ONE. BANK 1 DENOTES THE BANK OF THE ENGINE WHICH CONTAINS THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER. THIS PROBLEMS APPEARS TO BE THE SAME AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY OTHER CONSUMERS. HONDA NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE AND RECALL THE VTC ACTUATORS.
ENGINEJanuary 30, 2019
ENGINE MAKES LOUD RATTLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 SECONDS ON COLD STARTUP. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT PROBLEM COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. HONDA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS AS A PROBLEM, HOWEVER IS NOT OFFERING TO FIX IT. OUT OF POCKET COST IS AROUND $800, AND CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS WHEN IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.
STEERINGJanuary 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND TURNED IN A CIRCLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA HONDA (1772 RITCHIE STATION CT, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743, (301) 899-7800). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSJanuary 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V661000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. RICHARDS HONDA (7791 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806, (225) 341-6650) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
ENGINEDecember 9, 2018
MY ENGINE MAKES A LOUD RATTLING SOUND FOR 2-3 SECONDS AFTER A COLD START-UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER THE CAR SAT OVERNIGHT. AFTER 2-3 SECONDS, THE SOUND GOES AWAY. ACCORDING TO HONDA TSB, THE VTC ACTUATOR IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE TIMING CHAIN CAN BE STRETCHED WHICH LEADS TO REDUCED FUEL ECONOMY AND POSSIBLY OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. UP TO THE TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT, HONDA HAS NOT YET ISSUED ANY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY HONDA DEALER QUOTED ME $680 TO REPLACE THE VTC ACTUATOR. MY VEHICLE'S WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED SO IF I WANT TO HAVE IT REPLACED, I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. I REALLY LOVE MY ACCORD. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY A BIG AUTO MANUFACTURER LIKE HONDA HASN'T DONE ANYTHING, GIVEN THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHICH HAPPENS TO MANY VEHICLES ALREADY.
AIR BAGSDecember 4, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V661000 (AIR BAGS). PARAGON HONDA (5706 31ST AVE, WOODSIDE, NY 11377, 718-507-3950) WAS CONTACTED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PROVIDE THE PART TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER KEPT STATING THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS, BUT NEVER DID. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGSDecember 2, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: I WAS DRIVING AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE TRAFFIC STOPPED AND I REAR ENDED THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR'S FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN ALMOST TO THE DASH. I ESTIMATE MY SPEED AT 25MPH. THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM SUFFERING FROM A FRACTURED XIPHOID PROCESS.
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NHTSA #11155525UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 31, 2018
MY CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEM WHEN I PURCHASED IT IN 2011. THE CAR WOULD RUN SLUGGISH. I TOOK IT IN FOR SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS. I COMPLAINED IT WAS A DEFECT FROM THE BEGINNING. FINALLY THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE RATTLING SOUNDS. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD I HAD AN OIL LEAK. I WAS FURIOUS AND TOLD THEM THAT IT IS THAT SAME [XXX] PROBLEM I HAD FOR 7 YEARS. MY CAR HAS 80000 MILES. THE DEALER THAN TOLD ME I NEEDED TO CHANGE TRANS OIL. I BEEN BRINGING IN MY CAR FOR MAINTENANCE FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS AND NEVER DID ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT OIL LEAKS AND TRANS OIL ISSUES. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE AND THEY COMPLETELY IGNORED THIS ISSUE. THEY KEPT THE CAR AND FINALLY FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM MY CAR HAD FOR 7 YEARS. IT HAD A BAD TIMING BELT. I TOLD THEM IT WAS A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY AND IT SHOULD BE COVERED THROUGH MY WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME DEFECTED! THE DEALER TOLD IT WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO FIX IT. I PAID FOR IT AND NOW THE CAR RUNS PERFECT. I AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE I SHOULD NOT HAVE PAID TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR HAD A DEFECT FROM THE BEGINNING. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE. AGAIN I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER DID NOTHING TO HELP ME. I AM GOING TO WRITE TO HONDA AND COMPLAIN ALSO TO THEM. I WAS MISTREATED AND WAS PUNISHED BY PAYING FOR A DEFECTIVE PART THAT WAS NOT MY FAULT. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND WILL BE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. HAVE A GOOD DAY. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
STRUCTUREJuly 1, 2018
NOTICE LARGE AMOUNT OF PAINT CHIPPING OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED AND WASHING IT WITH WATER HOSE. IT'S NOTICEABLY A BAD PAINT JOB BECAUSE IT'S JUST 7 YEARS OLD WITH LARGE PAINT PATCHES CHIPPING OFF.
AIR BAGSJune 30, 2018
ALERT: SIDE AIRBAG OFF
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREJune 30, 2018
INTERIOR WATER LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN IT RAINS OR CAR IS WASHED. AIRBAG IS GETTING WET. DEALER CANNOT FIX
POWER TRAINJune 25, 2018
IT SEEMS THAT HONDA HAD FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUE WITH VTC ACTUATORS FOR YEARS 2008-2013 BEING DEFECTIVE YET WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL. THEY HAVE PUT OUT NUMEROUS SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THE ISSUE. THEY JUST RECENTLY CAME IT WITH A REPLACEMENT PIECE FOR THE DEFECTIVES BUT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR IT YOURSELF. THEY SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THESE AT THEIR EXPENSE.
ENGINEJune 20, 2018
I JUST BOUGHT A 2011 ACCORD WITH 2.4L ENGINE AND I NOTICE IN THE MORNINGS ON COLD START, MY ENGINE MAKES LOUD RATTLE NOISE FOR FEW SEC. I DID RESEARCH AND LOTS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ENGINES. IT TURN OUT TO BE ENGINE TIMING VTC ACTUATOR DEFECTED. HONDA ISSUED SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS BUT REFUSING TO REPLACE THIS PART. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE RECALL. IT COST BETWEEN 700-900 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT. IM ABOUT TO PAY THIS OUT OF MY POCKET FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED FROM HONDA. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. ITS ALL OVER INTERNET PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS. ITS HAPPENING ON MOST 2.4L ENGINES.
SEATSJune 7, 2018
THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS MOVED INTO THE FORWARD POSITION FOR NO APPARENT REASON (I.E., THERE WAS NO REAR COLLISION). IT HAPPENED FIRST WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND SEPARATELY, AT SOME LATER POINT, WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE RESTRAINTS WERE SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY MOVE BACK TO THEIR NORMAL POSITION (ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL), BUT THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN - THEY REMAINED LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SCHAUMBURG HONDA IN ILLINOIS AND THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE SEAT FRAMES SHOULD BE REPLACED. HE SAID THE PROBLEM INDICATED THAT THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS MIGHT FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY IN A COLLISION. I DECIDED TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE IT COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WITH SIMILAR HONDA MODELS/SEAT FRAMES.
AIR BAGSMay 17, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN EMAIL CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V268000 (AIR BAGS), BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING PART AVAILABILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS TO START ON JUNE 1, 2018. ASHEBORO AUTO MALL (1625 E DIXIE DR, ASHEBORO, NC 27203, (888) 643-7432) WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TT THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIRBAG DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. SHORTLY AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Fire reported
NHTSA #11090489STRUCTUREMarch 29, 2018
THE CAR HAVE A CROWS FEET CRACKS ALL OVER AND WENT TO MEL RAPTON HONDA BODY SHOP AND SAID THAT THE CAR HAVE A PROBLEM WITH PAINT FROM FACTORY , NOTHING FROM HONDA RECALLS REGARDING THE PROBLEM , NO ONE WANTS TO HELP , THIS IS THE LAST HONDA CAR WILL BUY IN OUR FAMILY
AIR BAGSMarch 21, 2018
PRIOR TO YOUR RECALLS ON TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE LAST 2 YEARS MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THE HONDA DEALER SHIP REGARDING MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON, THEY SAID THEY COULD CHECK IT OUT BUT WOULD CHARGE $14900.FOR A DIAGNOSTICS FEE. MONEY I DON'T HAVE. MY VEHICLE IS IN MY DAUGHTER POSSESSION WHO ALSO HAS 2 KID AGES 6 AND 9. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD DISCONNECT THE SWITCH SO SHE WOULDN'T HAVE TO SEE IT. THAT IS NOT THE ANSWER. I WOULD HATE TO SEE IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE AIR BAGS AND IT S NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY DAUGHTER OR MY GRANDKIDS . I JUST WATCHED THE NEWS ON THE UPDATES AND THE PERSON THAT DIED BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT RECOGNIZED AS A PROBLEM. IT ALSO SAID SHE WOULD HAVE LIVED IF THEY WERE FIXED.(SHE WAS 17 YEARS OLD). IS THERE A WAY TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE CHECKED OUT NOT AT MY EXPENSE PLEASE. ( ON DECEMBER 6 I RECENTLY TOTALED MY 2014 HONDA ODYSEE AND MY AIR BAGS SAVED ME AND THE VAN WAS TOTALED ) MY POINT ISI DON'T WANT MY FAMILY TO END UP LIKE THAT 17 YEAR OLD DEAD. AGAIN TO REITERATE THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND I AM NOT COMFORTABLE WITH IT. PLEASE HELP TO FIX THIS. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
AIR BAGSJanuary 16, 2018
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO SERRA HONDA OF SYLACAUGA ON OR AROUND APRIL 2017 TO HAVE MY HAVE MY TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. SINCE THE REPAIR, MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF AND I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO INFORM SERRA HONDA SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERRA HONDA PERSONNEL HAS INFORMED ME THAT THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT BEING ON HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THAT IF I BROUGHT IT BACK, THERE WOULD BE A MINIMUM OF $140 CHARGE TO LOOK AT MY AIRBAG. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. ALTHOUGH THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, IT IS STILL A CONCERN FOR ME ESPECIALLY SINCE MY FIANCE IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN TITLED TO HER. TERRA T. FOSTER. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS FOR ME.
AIR BAGSJanuary 5, 2018
DASHBOARD LIGHT SHOWS A SYMBOL SAYING AIRBAG OFF EACH TIME ENGINE STARTS. IT REMAINS ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE GOING OFF.
AIR BAGSJanuary 3, 2018
RECALL AIRBAG WAS REPLACED FILING BECAUSE OF NOTICE SENT TO ME
UNKNOWN OR OTHERDecember 29, 2017
NOTHING HAPPEN U GUYS R TELLING ME THERE IS RECALL SO I AM REPLY ON THIS INFORMATION.
AIR BAGSDecember 14, 2017
MY CAR WAS MOVING WHEN IT WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND THE OTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT ME. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT DID CATCH ON FIRE
Crash reportedFire reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11054659AIR BAGSDecember 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. *TT UPDATED 8/27/18*JB
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11054763AIR BAGSDecember 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL-HONDA IS OUT OF AIRBAGS
AIR BAGSDecember 9, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGSDecember 9, 2017
THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURN ON WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT CAR WAS RUNNING.ON THE HIGHWAY
AIR BAGSDecember 9, 2017
WHEN SOMEONE ACCIDENT TO MY CAR AND AIRBAG NOT BLOW OUT YET ALSO HAVE PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG FLASH LIGHT,
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11053693AIR BAGSDecember 8, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN IN AN MOTORVEHICLE ACCIDENT (MY HONDA ACCORD 2011) . THE ACCIDENT ACCURED ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINING, THE IMPACT WAS FRONT OF THE VEHICLE , CAUSED DAMAGES TO BOTH SIDE FINDERS AND BUMPER WITH THE GRILL. ONLY THE STEERING AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED. NO SIDE AIRBAG ,ROOF AIRBAG OR DASHPOOL AIRBAG DEPLOYED, I HAVE A SLIGHT VERTBRAL SHOULDER , REAR NECK SLIGHT INJURY .
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11053430AIR BAGSDecember 6, 2017
TAKATA RECALL- I AM THE ONLY OWNER AND DRIVER OF THIS CAR AND FOR THE PAST 1-1/2 YEARS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR HAS BEEN GOING AND OFF WHEN IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS AUTO TECHNICIANS CHECK THE SENSOR AND BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING INDICATING ANY ISSUES. THE SENSOR SHOULD NOT GO OFF ON A CAR THAT HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS!. I HAVE PAID PARAMUS HONDA TO CHECK MY CAR AND TOLD THAT THE SENSOR CODE HAS WORN OFF OR DISAPPEARED AND THAT A SPECIAL AIRBAG TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO INSPECT THE CAR FOR A FEE. I NEED THIS TO BE REMEDIED AS I DRIVE MY CHILDREN IN THIS CAR DAILY AND RELY ON IT TO GET TO WORK. THE SAFETY OF ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS JEOPARDIZED IF I HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNovember 30, 2017
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIAGNOSED FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER . IS THIS PREMATURE OR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR 5 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES ? BACK FIRES AT START AND BACK FIRES AT STOPPING . MISFIRE /BACK FIRE HAS BEEN CONSTANT FOR YEARS .
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 1, 2017
WATER LEAK IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. ANYTIME IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE TOP SECTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND STARTS DRIPPING.
AIR BAGSOctober 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS TURNED ON. ONCE THE EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS TURNED OFF, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
AIR BAGSOctober 24, 2017
MY SISTER WAS IN A ACCIDENT EARLIER IN THE YEAR AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #11039429STRUCTUREOctober 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE UNLOADING THE TRUNK, IT INDEPENDENTLY SHUT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POWAY HONDA (13747 POWAY ROAD, POWAY, CA 92064) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.
AIR BAGSSeptember 14, 2017
I AM STATIONED IN GERMANY AND HAVE HAD THE AIR BAG RECALL FIXED ON MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD. IT SHOWS AS CLEARED IN THE HONDA EUROPE TRACKING SYSTEM (PDF ATTACHED) BUT STILL SHOWS AS OPEN IN THE HONDA USA AND SAFECAR,GOV SYSTEMS. I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH HONDA USA PDF ATTACHED BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE ISSUE RESOLVED. MY MAIN WORRY IS I'LL BE RETURNING TO THE US ON 8 DEC 17 AND THE SHIPPER WON'T SHIP THE VEHICLE IF THERE ARE OPEN RECALLS. FILING THIS WITH YOU TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
AIR BAGSAugust 13, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL"
TIRESAugust 12, 2017
ON 11/25/15, I PURCHASED TWO GOODYEAR 225/50R17, 94V SL ASSUR COMTFD TOURING TIRES (M740KH1R1815). THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON A 2011 HONDA ACCORD WITH 54556 MILES. ON 8/9/17 BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE BECAUSE OF DEFECTS. MILEAGE ON THE CAR IS NOW 78445. SIGNIFICANT CRACKS HAD DEVELOPED IN THE SIDE WALL OF ONE OF THE TIRES AND MINOR CRACKS WERE SHOWING ON THE OTHER SUGGESTIVE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THE WORST CRACKS WERE 4 TO 5 INCHES IN LENGTH AND POSED A DANGER OF SUDDEN HIGHWAY FAILURE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN SUCH DEFECTS IN TIRES IN 50 PLUS YEARS OF DRIVING. THE FACT BOTH TIRES SHOWED SIMILAR DEFECTS RAISES QUESTIONS AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT MAY INVOLVE AN ENTIRE PRODUCTION BATCH OR SOMETHING LARGER. WHILE OUR DETECTION AND CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE PREVENTED A LIFE-THREATENING ISSUE FOR OUR FAMILY, OTHER FAMILIES MAY BE RIDING ON DEFECTIVE TIRES OF THIS TYPE AND NOT BE AWARE OF IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAugust 1, 2017
TPMS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITH VARIABLE TIME IN BETWEEN ! THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING !
AIR BAGSJuly 22, 2017
TAKATA RECALL -- THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER-- LEFT DEALERSHIP AND AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON -- COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY-- DEALER SAYS BECAUSE IT WASN'T ON WHEN THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ITS NOT PART OF THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT CAME ON ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER AND I RETURNED-- THEY RESET IT BUT IT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR USUALLY SHORT PERIODS-- THE TECH WHO PERFORMED THE RECALL SAID THERE IS A PART THEY HAVE REPLACED AS PART OF THE RECALL BUT THE DEALER IS BALKING AT FIXING THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 11, 2017
I KEEP HEARING WHINING SOUNDS UNDER HOOD. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS POWER STEERING BECAUSE IT WAS A LITTLE LOW. HOWEVER, AFTER TOPPING IT OFF, IT CONTINUES AND SOMETIMES GET EVEN LOUDER. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED CRACKING SOUND FROM WHEEL WHEN DRIVING. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN ROADS/STREETS ARE UNEVEN. IT SOUNDS LIKE WHEELS ARE GOING TO ROLL OFF AT ANY TIME. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME MY DRIVER SIDE MAP LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, DRIVER SIDE MAP LIGHT WORKS ON RARE OCCASIONS. I ALSO NOTICED THAT LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE VISOR SEEMS TO HAVE A SHORT. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING. I OWNED A 98 HONDA ACCORD AND NEVER HAD THESE ISSUES FOR 13 YEARS. I NOTICED THERE HAS BEEN RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2011 HONDA ACCORD FOR SUSPENSION ISSUES. WHY IS THIS CAR NOT INCLUDED?
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,WHEELSJuly 9, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" I'VE TAKEN MY HONDA ACCORD TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY ARE STILL THE SAME ONES FROM WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THERE EXCUSE IS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE NEW REPLACEMENTS IN YET! SAME WORDS FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST 3YRS ALONG WITH THE INSIDE LIGHTING HASN'T WORKED SINCE 2011.
STRUCTUREJuly 1, 2017
1ST ISSUE: INTERIOR LEATHER ON DOOR PANEL BUBBLES WHEN IN SUN AND HAS STARTED TO COM OFF DRIVERS DOOR SIDE. 2ND ISSUE: OUTSIDE FRONT COVER/PANEL OF CAR FELL OFF DUE TO WORN PLASTIC BOLTS WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. 3 ISSUE: WHILE PARKED AND REMOVING ITEMS FROM TRUNK, TRUNK CAME DOWN AND HIT ME ON THE FOREHEAD. ALSO, TRUCK WILL NOT STAY DOWN UNLESS I CONTINUOUS SLAM IT WHICH HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO LOCK. BUMP WITH SLIGHT CUT TO FOREHEAD.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERJune 25, 2017
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOESN'T SNAP BACK INTO PLACE AFTER USE. I USE IT TO HELP PROTECT MY EYES FROM THE SUN WHILE DRIVING, OR TO HOLD UP THE SUN SCREEN WHEN PARKED. INSTEAD OF SNAPPING INTO PLACE AFTER USE, IT DANGLES DOWN ABOUT 2" IN FRONT OF MY FACE. I'M OVER 6' TALL AND THE DANGLING VISOR CAN BLOCK BY VIEW. HONDA HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE CIVIC MODEL A FEW YEARS BEFORE AND THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVEN'T FIXED THE POOR DESIGN.
AIR BAGSJune 16, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE DATED JULY 2016 INFORMING ME OF THE RECALL BUT SAYING THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. I NEVER RECEIVED A SECOND NOTICE THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. RECENTLY I SCHEDULED THE REPAIR WITH HOLLER HONDA OF ORLANDO FL. I ASSUMED I WOULD BE GIVEN A CAR TO DRIVE WHILE THE REPAIR WAS BEING DONE. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NOT BE FURNISHED A CAR WHICH MEANT THAT I WOULD HAVE TO RENT A CAR OR PAY TAXI FARE. SINCE THIS AIR BAG DEFECT IS NOT OF MY DOING I FEEL THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING OUT OF MY POCKET. AM I RIGHT OR WRONG? I FEEL THE RECALL SHOULD BE TOTALLY COST FREE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
AIR BAGSJune 6, 2017
T BONED A VAN AT 35 MPH. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS WORKED. TOTALED CAR ON 2/29/2016 . CHEST AND NECK INJURY. HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, RIGHT KNEE INJURY. VAN CUT ACROSS ME , HIS AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CHEST BADLY BRUISED AND KNEE. KNEES HIT UP UNDER DASH. BENT THE FRAME ON MY CAR. HAD SEATBELT ON.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10993413ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE BATTERY AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION WIRE HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.
SERVICE BRAKESMay 15, 2017
I HAVE SPENT OVER $2500 IN BRAKES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS AND THIS TIME WHEN PURCHASING NEW TIRES FOR MY CAR, I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED FRONT AND BACK BRAKES AGAIN!!! I DID NOT PUT THEM ON THE CAR THIS TIME AS MY BUDGET WAS EXCEEDED WITH THE TIRES. NOW, IT NEEDS A CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH I WILL NEED IN ORDER TO PASS INSPECTION. I AM READY TO GIVE THIS CAR BACK TO THE DEALER IN WHICH I GOT IT FROM!!!!
VISIBILITY/WIPERMay 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUNV ISOR MECHANISM DETACHED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE MECHANISM THAT SECURED THE SUN VISOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD COVER THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10984957AIR BAGSApril 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S GRANDSON FLEW THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE EYES, HEAD, AND SHOULDER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10979745AIR BAGSApril 18, 2017
FRONT AIR BAG LIGHT ON, MEANING THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK IF IN A FRONT COLLISION
AIR BAGSApril 13, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGSApril 8, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" HONDA DEALERS STATE THAT THEY DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND THE RECALL IS NOT SOLVED
AIR BAGSApril 5, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ENGINEMarch 30, 2017
VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS RECALLED ON EARLIER MODELS. I'VE SEEN LOTS OF FORUMS WHERE PEOPLE WITH 2010'S AND 2011'S STILL HAVING THIS PROBLEM. WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM BY RESEARCHING WHAT THE RATTLING SOUND COULD BE WHEN WE START THE CAR FROM THESE FORUMS. THE OIL LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND THE CAR WAS LOSING OIL. IT STARTED RATTLING EVEN WHILE DRIVING IT OR IDLING AT A LIGHT. THE AUTO MECHANIC VERIFIED IT AND WE HAD TO PAY $900 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IF THIS PROBLEM WASN'T RESOLVED AS HONDA SAYS IT WAS THEN WE SHOULDN'T BE OUT THE COST TO FIX IT.
AIR BAGSMarch 29, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSMarch 25, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. ON 3/4/17, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT AUTONATION HONDA IN FREMONT, CA FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. ON 3/16/17 THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH IT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELT LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10968497AIR BAGSMarch 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
Crash reported
NHTSA #10968397AIR BAGSMarch 24, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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.
ENGINEMarch 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MADE A WHINING NOISE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE NOISE STOPPED WHEN THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL, WHICH CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST COMPLETED. THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,600.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMarch 17, 2017
I NOTICE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE 2011 ACCORD V6 EXL AUTOMATIC I JUST BOUGHT. 1. WITHOUT FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR ROLLS AT 10MPH SPEEDS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF GARAGE THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM. 2. RIGHT AROUND 45MPH MARK, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD BRIEFLY BEFORE IT PICKS UP THE ACCELERATION. BOTH THESE ARE CONSISTENTLY REPRODUCIBLE IN THE CAR I HAVE.
AIR BAGSMarch 15, 2017
RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL TO REGARDING DEFECT IN AIR BAGS AND INDICATING I WOULD BE CONTACTED TO HAVE THE AIRBAG(S) REPLACED. EXPECTED TO BE CONTACTED LATE SUMMER/FALL 2016. NOW MARCH 2017 AND HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED ANY NOTICE TO REPLACE BAGS. IN THE MEANTIME THEY SUGGESTED NO ONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IN CAR. WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME ACTION TO GET THE AIR BAG REPLACED.
AIR BAGSFebruary 28, 2017
2011 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
AIR BAGSFebruary 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSFebruary 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/11/17 LJ *CN
AIR BAGSFebruary 3, 2017
TAMARA RECALL. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME. IT HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS AND NO FIX!
AIR BAGSJanuary 23, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSJanuary 19, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" - MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED ACCORDING TO THE EMAIL I RECEIVED TODAY FROM NHTSA. IT SAYS "NO REMEDY," BUT THE FURTHER STATEMENT INDICATES I SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED MY SECOND LETTER IN THE SPRING OR FALL OF 2016. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THAT LETTER. I DID RECEIVE THE 1ST ONE, ADVISING TO TO HAVE PERSON IN PASSENGER SEAT, BUT NOTHING AFTER THAT.
AIR BAGSJanuary 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL VIA CARFAX APP IN MAY 2016. I SEE THAT A REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG REPAIRED OR REPLACED. THE TIME FRAME GIVEN INITIALLY WAS LATE SUMMER OR FALL 2016. I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES SO FAR (NO ACCIDENTS).
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 12, 2017
I HAVE TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT KEEPS SPEEDING UP AND DOWN AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND IT'S STILL DOING IT AND I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE HOPING IT WOULD HELP IT BUT IT DIDN'T .. THEY CHANGED THE FLUID BUT NOT THE FILTER.. NOW THE TRANSMISSION SEAL IS LEAKING.. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES.. THE CAR SPEEDS UP GOING UP OR DOWN HILLS OR DRIVING STRAIGHT ON FLAT ROADS.
AIR BAGSJanuary 3, 2017
I AM WRITING BECAUSE IT TOOK MY DEALER OVER 60 DAYS TO GIVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. 7/2016 RECV'D RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA. STATED "HONDA WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE." (THEY NEVER DID). 10/21/2016 CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS THE ONE THAT NEEDED TO ORDER THE PART, SO I ORDERED IT. WAS TOLD THE PART WOULD BE IN IN LATE NOV. AND I'D BE CALLED. HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM. CALLED 12/12/2016 AND WAS TOLD PARTS WOULD BE IN THAT WEEK. THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK (CONFIRMED THEY HAD CORRECT PHONE #) AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THEY NEVER CALLED BACK. I CALLED TODAY 1/3/17 AND WAS FINALLY GIVEN AN APPOINTMENT FOR TOMORROW. THE DEALERSHIP IS KEYES WOODLAND HILLS HONDA, 6111 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367
AIR BAGSDecember 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGSDecember 29, 2016
NOTIFICATION FOR DEFECTS OF THE AIR BAG. IT HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED BY A NEW ONE.
AIR BAGS,ENGINEDecember 29, 2016
WARRANTY EXTENSION NOTIFICATION: PISTON RINGS THAT STICK TOGETHER RESULTING IN HIGH MOTOR OIL CONSUMPTION. AND DEFAULT NOTIFICATION IN THE AIR BAG.
AIR BAGSNovember 29, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSNovember 28, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGSNovember 22, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGSNovember 22, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGSNovember 17, 2016
TAKATA INFLATORS, NO INCIDENT, BUT, THE WARNING FROM HONDA IS THERE NO RECALL READY AND AT SAME TIME WARNING TO NOT HAVE A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER DUE TO A DEFECTIVE BAG CAUSING INJURY. WE ARE A COUPLE SO THERES ALWAYS A PASSENGER WHO IS OVER 6FT AND MUST SIT IN TBE FRONT. THIS DELAY IN REPAIR IS UNACCEPTABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERNovember 17, 2016
VEHICLE FACTORY RADIO CHANGES STATIONS ON ITS OWN AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR MOVING. VEHICLE HEAVILY CONSUMES OIL. IT REQUIRES 1.5 - 2 QUARTS OF OIL BE ADDED BETWEEN SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES.
AIR BAGSNovember 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/04/17*L'S UPDATED 01/17/17.*JB
AIR BAGSNovember 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 20 MPH. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSIS WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A GASH ON THE LEFT ARM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. UPDATED 01/26/2017*CT UPDATED 7/5/18*JB
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10925932AIR BAGSNovember 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10925400AIR BAGSNovember 6, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL". THE INITIAL NOTICE IS DATED MAY 2016. IT IS NOW 4 NOV 2016 AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE SECOND LETTER WITH RECALL REPAIR INFO ALL INDICATORS STATE THAT HONDA HAS YET TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. YET I AM SUPPOSED TO AVOID HAVING ANY PASSENGERS IN TEH FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FOR ALL THIS TIME? THIS IS RENDERING THIS VEHICLE USELESS FOR THE INTENT OF HAVING IT AS A FAMILY CAR. PERIOD! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FROM AN AUTO MANUFACTURER OF ANY KIND, MUCH LESS ONE AS LARGE AS HONDA. I SEE THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY SUSPENSION ON ME PAYING FOR THE VEHICLE BUT WHEN THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD, THEN WE ARE TO JUST SIT BACK AND TAKE IT? THIS IS HOW CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS START. I AM EXPECTING THAT SOMEONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THEIR JOB, COME UP WITH A PLAN OF ACTION AND ACTUALLY GET THIS FIXED. THE ISSUE IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!
AIR BAGSOctober 18, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED SO FAR THANK GOD. BUT I BELIEVE SUFFICIENT TIME HAS PASSED SINCE THE RECALL NOTICE AND THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION FOR MY RECALL. THEY ADVICE TO NOT HAVE ANYONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS THEY COULD POTENTIALLY BE HARMED BY THIS ISSUE BUT HOW MUCH LONGER AM I SUPPOSED TO KEEP THIS UP? THIS IS A TWO DOOR CAR SO IMAGINE THE HASSLE OF ASKING PEOPLE TO RIDE IN THE BACK. THIS IS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THIS CONDITIONS, IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO SPEED UP A SOLUTION OR ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVES. I'VE CONSIDERED TO RETURN MY CAR IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES. PROVIDED THEY PAY A FAIR VALUE FOR IT SINCE MY CAR IS ALREADY PAID OFF. *TR
POWER TRAINSeptember 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSING IT TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. ..UPDATED 12/20/16 *BF *TR
AIR BAGSSeptember 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. AFTER THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS), THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN TO FAIL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT TURNED THE KEY INTO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,354.
AIR BAGSSeptember 23, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINESeptember 19, 2016
A DESIGN DEFECT THAT ENABLES OIL TO ENTER INTO ENGINE'X COMBUSTION CHAMBER. THIS LEADS TO PREMATURE SPARK PLUG DEGRADATION AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION. ESSENTIALLY, THE ENGINE IS WORKING MUCH HARDER THAN IT HAS TO IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. UNFORTUNATELY, MY DAILY COMMUTE DOES NOT CONSIST OF CLIMBING THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL ROCKIE MOUNTAINS, BUT FIGHTING TRAFFIC ON I94. THUS THE OIL CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE NORMAL, AND YET IT'S NOT!!
AIR BAGSSeptember 12, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSSeptember 12, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ UPDATED 12/21/16.*JB
AIR BAGSSeptember 12, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSSeptember 8, 2016
TAKATA RECALL MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF COMMISSION FOR OVER 5 MONTHS. THE AIR BAG INSTALLATION WAS SCHEDULED AFTER 2 MONTHS, BUT THEN A PART WAS BROKEN DURING INSTALLATION AND I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A PART EVER SINCE. HOW LONG IS A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR?
AIR BAGSSeptember 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGSSeptember 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
SERVICE BRAKESSeptember 6, 2016
FOR THE PAST TWO AND HALF YEARS, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES AT ALMOSE EVERY OIL CHANGE. THIS TIME, IT HAS ONLY BEEN ABOUT 6 WEEKS SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED
AIR BAGSSeptember 2, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 29, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
SUSPENSIONAugust 27, 2016
2011 HONDA ACCORD WHEEL BEARINGS BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD AT 60000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE WAS USED BY MY DAUGHTER FOR COMMUTING TO COLLEGE. IN A WORST CASE SCENARIO A BAD WHEEL BEARING CAN SEIZE UP AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IN MOTION THE CAR WAS VERY LOUD WHILE DRIVING. THIS REPAIR COST $700.00 AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. OWNING MULTIPLE VEHICLES OF NUMEROUS MAKES AND MODELS NEVER HAD A WHEEL BEARING GO BAD. HONDA DID NOT CONTACT NOTIFYING OF THE PROBLEM.
AIR BAGSAugust 25, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I HAD A ACCIDENT AND SOMETHING OUT OF THE AIRBAG HIT AND CUT THE SIDE OF MY FACE. .....UPDATED 08/31/16 *BF *TR
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10898605AIR BAGSAugust 24, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 16, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 16, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 16, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 11, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL"---> I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MY AIR BAGS ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. MY HUSBAND HAS CALLED GWINNETT PLACE HONDA TO FIND OUT ABOUT PARTS, WHERE TO TAKE THE CAR, AND HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A RENTAL. THEY REPLIED THAT WE NEEDED TO CALL HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR AN AUTHORIZATION TO GET A RENTAL. IT HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS AND NO ONE HAS CALLED BACK. DURING ALL OF THIS I HAVE TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO AND FROM WORK WITH MY KIDS. I ALSO TAKE SEVERAL CHILDREN TO SCHOOL ALONG WITH MINE SO I HAVE SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. I EXPLAINED THIS TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALL HE COULD TELL SAY THAT HE COULD ONLY PUT IN A REQUEST FOR A RENTAL. HE COULD NOT TELL ME AN ESTIMATED TIME TO HEAR BACK FROM ANYONE OR ANYTHING ELSE I COULD DO IN THE MEAN TIME. HONESTLY I AM NOT MADE OF MONEY AND THIS IS A COMPLETE INCONVENIENCE. THE FACT THAT THEY DO NOT SEEM TO BE THE LEAST BIT CONCERNED IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO.. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING A CAR WITH AN AIRBAG THAT COULD GO OFF AT ANY TIME. DO I HAVE TO GO OUT AN RENT MY OWN CAR FOR AN UNSPEAKABLE AMOUNT OF TIME... DUE TO NO ONE KNOWING WHEN MY CAR WILL BE ABLE TO BE SERVICED (THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE)
AIR BAGSAugust 9, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSAugust 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSJuly 29, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGSJuly 28, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESJuly 28, 2016
I CONTACTED TO HONDA DEALER NEAR MY PLACE TODAY REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG. THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THE PARTS AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RENTAL CAR. HONDA TOLD ME NOT TO ALLOW ANYONE SEAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN I ASKED THEM A TEMPORARY REMEDY BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO RISK ANY LIFE OF MY FAMILY. IT DID NOT MAKE SENSE THAT I CAN NOT TAKE MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF.
AIR BAGSJuly 27, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MORE THAN ONE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERJuly 12, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 NEAR RUSKIN FLORIDA WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED FOR NO KNOWN REASON. FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL RESPONDED AND COULD NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF THE VEHICLE BEING STRUCK BY ANY FOREIGN OBJECT. GLASS ENDED UP IN SEVERAL PLACES INCLUDING BEHIND ME (THE DRIVER AND SOLE OCCUPANT), UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THE FAR REAR RIGHT SEAT AND FLOORBOARD. I HAVE PHOTOS. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 6:40 P.M., JULY 11, 2016. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I HAVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 8, 2016
CPSC: 2011 HONDA ACCORD: CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO A LOOSE HYDRAULIC FLUID HOSE. *SS
AIR BAGSJuly 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE RECALL BY MAIL BECAUSE IT WAS SENT TO AND OLD ADDRESS. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL VIA THE NEWS. I AM CURRENTLY MOVING IN A WEEK TO ANOTHER STATE. THE TRIP WILL BE AT LEAST 3 DAYS. I AM ALSO TRAVELING WITH A PASSENGER AND MY DOG. I WILL ALSO BE TAKING MOST OF MY POSSESSIONS WITH ME. I AM VERY NERVOUS TO TAKE THIS TRIP KNOWING THAT SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN FATAL TO PEOPLE COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN TO ANY OF US. IM AWARE OF THE RENTAL CARS BEING OFFERED, HOWEVER THIS IS KIND OF A DIFFERENT SITUATION CONSIDERING I WILL NEED TO HAVE MY CAR IN THE END. I HAVE ALREADY PAID RENT AND CAN NOT POSTPONE THIS MOVE. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX MY CAR AND SAID THEY ARE BEING SENT BUT IT COULD TAKE UP TO 2 MONTHS TO HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANK YOU! *TR
AIR BAGSJune 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - I OWN 2 HONDAS THAT ARE BOTH UNDER RECALL AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE REQUESTED A RENTAL FROM HONDA DUE TO FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND THE LIFE OF MY PASSENGERS. THEY TOLD ME TO NOT LET SOMEONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WHICH MEANS I CAN ONLY TRANSPORT 4 PEOPLE INSTEAD OF 5 THAT THE CAR IS SUPPOSE TO SAFELY TRANSPORT. I BOUGHT THIS AUTOMOBILE TO TRANSPORT 5 PEOPLE SAFELY. HONDA IS TELLING ME I CAN'T TRANSPORT 5 PEOPLE SAFELY UNTIL THIS IS FIXED. HONDA NEEDS TO PROVIDE ME WITH SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR 5 PEOPLE UNTIL THEY CAN FIX THIS CAR TO TRANSPORT 5 PEOPLE SAFELY. MY COMPLIANT IS HONDA IS NOT PROVIDING ME WITH MY CAR OR ANOTHER CAR TO TRANSPORT 5 PEOPLE SAFELY WHICH IS WHAT I PURCHASED FROM THEM.
AIR BAGSJune 14, 2016
ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY CAR. ABOVE MY HEAD WHERE THE AIRBAG IS AT WATER GETS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND HONDA DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND SAW THAT MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH HONDA ACCORDS AND HONDA CIVICS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HONDA WAS NO HELP WITH FIXING THE ISSUE OR KNOWING WHAT IS WRONG. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS BECAUSE THE AIRBAG WONT WORK. ALSO, THIS CREATES MOLD IN THE CAR AND WONT BE EASY FOR THE OWNER TO SELL THE CAR. PLEASE MAKE THIS A RECALL ON THE CARS. I HAVE A 2011 ACCORD COUPE V6. THEY WILL SAY MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW AND WITHIN THE LAST YEAR THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AND I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS ANYTHING UNTIL I REALIZED IT WAS COMING THROUGH MY CAR WHEN IT RAINED OUTSIDE. PLEASE HELP!
ENGINEMay 16, 2016
MY ENGINE IS CONSUMING 3 QTS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED CONSECUTIVELY.
POWER TRAINMay 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE ACCELERATING TO 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO PART UNAVAILABILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTUREApril 11, 2016
WHEN IT RAINS THE WATER INTRUDES INSIDE, WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THROUGH THE ROOT-CAUSE IT WAS FOND THAT THE SOURCE IS NOT WINDSHIELD. CLOGGING OF THE VINYL/PLASTIC TRIM PIECES THAT RUN ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE CAUSES THE ISSUE. NOW AT EVERY SINGLE RAIN OR SNOW, I CAN SEE THE CURTAIN AIRBAG IS SOAKED IN THE WATER. I AM SURE THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT WATERPROOF.
AIR BAGSMarch 31, 2016
SIDE AIR BAG OFF, WHEN I HAVE A PASSENGER WITH ME IN FRONT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 21, 2016
WHEN DRIVING MY 2011 HONDA V6 ELX, PURCHASED 1/21/15 I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION IN MANY SITUATIONS. WHILE SLOWING IN TRAFFIC,AT A STOPLIGHT OR SIGN,MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE IS A ACCELERATION GAP. THIS OCCURS WHEN I'M READY TO GO AND REACH SPEEDS UPWARD OF 15-40 MPH, DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION. THERE'S JUST NOTHING AT THE PEDDLE. I MUST LET OFF AND QUICKLY RE- APPLY THE PEDDLE AGAIN WHEN IT FINALLY ACCELERATES! NOW THAT I'VE READ THESE COMPLAINTS I SEE SEVERAL OTHERS WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED RIGHT AWAY! IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR SOME OTHER SITUATION WHILE IN MOTION. IT'S OCCURRED AT INTERSECTIONS WITH NO 4 WAY STOP SIGNS, ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF A 3 LANE BUSY BOULEVARD WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. HOW MANY ACCIDENTS MUST OCCUR BEFORE YOU PURSUE THIS?THIS NEEDS A RECALL INVESTIGATION. OTHER THAN THIS, THE VEHICLE HAS NO OTHER MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ISSUES.
STEERINGFebruary 12, 2016
THIS CAR CURRENTLY WITH 20349 MILES.I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR OVER 50 MI.ALL OF SUDDEN THERE'S NO POWER STEERING.I MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME IN FEW MILES. I CHECK THE STEERING FLUID STILL FULL.PLEASE CHECK IS THIS PROBLEM IS THE SAME RECALL WITH 2007 HONDA ACCORD MODEL??
STRUCTUREFebruary 6, 2016
MY HONDA ACCORD 2 DOOR COUPE'S SUNROOF SHATTERED WITH NO EXPLANATION WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A SMALL CITY HIGHWAY. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS MY LARGE REAR WINDOW BUT WHEN I LOOKED IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW SHARDS OF GLASS FLYING BEHIND ME I COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS MY SUNROOF. I DID NOT HAVE IT OPEN AND THERE WAS NO CAR OR TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME TO EXPLAIN THIS "EXPLODING SUNROOF". I WAS CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS APPROACHING BEHIND ME AND ALSO FOR MY SAFETY SO I PULLED OVER AND LEARNED THAT MY SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. I HAD TO GET TO WORK SO I WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THIS WAS VERY SHOCKING AS I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND THE "EXPLOSION" COULD EASILY HAVE KILLED A DRIVER THAT MAY HAVE LESS "NERVES" OR HEALTH ISSUES THEN I, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL MY EMOTIONS AND PULL OVER SAFELY WITHOUT HURTING MYSELF OR ANYONE AS THERE WAS A CAR NEXT TO ME AND I HAD TO SLOW DOWN IN ORDER FOR THEM TO PASS BY IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR ME AS I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUNROOF TEMPERED GLASS IS COMING THINNER NOW IN ORDER TO MAKE THE AUTOMOBILE LIGHTER. THIS DEFINITELY HAS TO BE ADDRESSED AS I BELIEVE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ITEM THAT ARE BEING PUT IN AUTOMOBILES AND COULD POSSIBLY ENDANGER THE PASSENGERS AND OTHERS NEAR AN "EXPLODING" SUNROOF AUTOMOBILE AS GLASS WAS "FLYING" OUT AND MAY HAVE HURT ANYONE CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING THIS UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE SUCH AS MINE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AND EVEN IF SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN, I HATE TO THINK "WHAT IF" THEIR WINDOWS WERE OPEN AND SHARDS OF GLASS FLYING OUT FROM A CAR WITH A SHATTERING SUNROOF HIT THEIR EYES OR ANY PASSENGER OR EVEN A PEDESTRIAN THAT MAY HAVE BEEN NEAR THE CAR AS THE WIND WAS ALSO VERY STRONG THAT MORNING THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ME. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED WITH ALL AUTOMOBILES WITH SUNROOFS. THOSE READING THIS SHOULD ALSO "GOOGLE" OR WATCH "YOUTUBES" ON EXPLODING SUNROOFS!!
STEERING,AIR BAGSFebruary 4, 2016
I HAD AN SRS LIGHT ON AT 44000 MILES AND TOOK IT INTO HONDA, FIGURE IT WAS A SAFETY THING THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. HONDA WANTED TO CHARGE ME 100 DOLLARS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. I TOLD THEM NO. THEY THEN TOLD ME THEY WOULD TALK TO HONDA TO WAVE FEE. HONDA PAID FOR DIAGNOSTIC CAME BACK WITH CODE INDICATING CABLE REEL ISSUE. HONDA SAID IT WOULD BE 545 DOLLARS TO REPLACE AND IF IT DIDN'T GET REPLACED IT MAY CAUSE ISSUES WITH AIRBAG INFLATOR AND MAY NOT INFLATE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS A HONDA SAFETY PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT. THE NEWEST ROUND OF RECALLS WERE FOR ACCORDS 2008-2010. I GUESS I WILL JUST WAIT AROUND UNTIL MY CAR EVENTUALLY GETS RECALLED UNTIL THEN CROSS MY FINGERS I DON'T GET IN AN ACCIDENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 4, 2016
THE REAR WINDOW OF MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD JUST EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS OF AUTOMOBILES AND THAT THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE IS DEFECTIVE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WIRES. WE WERE MOVING ABOUT 5 MPH ON A CITY STREET
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 2, 2016
SUNROOF EXPLODED. COST OF REPAIR TO GLASS AND REPAINTING ROOF, DECK LID,ANTENNA, SPOILER, AND RIGHT QUARTER PANEL WAS OVER $2,400. CAR HAD 61,000 MILES ON IT. DRIVING WITH CRUISE SET AT 70 MPH AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT 9:30 A.M. WAS 63 DEGREES.
STRUCTUREDecember 18, 2015
I HAVE WATER ENTERING THE CAR. IT HAS POOLED UNDER THE THICK FOAM UNDER THE DRIVERS FLOORBOARD AND IS RUNNING INTO THE BACK DRIVER SIDE. I NOTICED ONCE I DETECTED THE ODOR OF MOLD AND NOTICED BLACK MOLD GROWING IN THE REAR FLOORBOARD. AFTER LAST NIGHTS RAIN IT HAS BEGAN POOLING IN THE FRONT BELOW THE BRAKE PEDAL SO I KNOW IT IS A LOT OF WATER ENTERING SINCE THE FOAM ITS SELF IS THICK. I FEEL MOISTURE ON THE FIREWALL NEAR THE FOOT REST BUT I AM UNABLE TO TELL FURTHER WHERE IT IS COMING FROM DUE TO THE FABRIC MATERIALS. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING BUT IT WAS RECENTLY I NOTICED THE MOLD SMELL. I HAVE CHECKED THE SUNROOF DRAINS BY PUSHING CLOTHES LINE DOWN THEM AND THEY ARE CLEAR OF DEBRIS.
STRUCTUREDecember 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TENSION ROD, THAT HELD THE TRUNK OPEN, FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDecember 12, 2015
MY CATYLETIC CONVERTORS HAVE ALL GONE OUT AT 127,000 MILES
AIR BAGSNovember 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO LOCATED A FAILURE CODE FOR THE ENTIRE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. THE INSPECTION LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DRIVER SEAT AIR BAG INFLATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINEOctober 30, 2015
MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD MAKES NOISE ON COLD STARTS. ON 10/20/15, I PICKED UP MY CAR FROM HONDA SERVICE AND THEY EXPLAINED IT AS NOISE FROM THE VTC ACTUATOR AND STATED IN WRITING THERE IS NO REPAIR YET AVAILABLE FROM HONDA. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE AND I WON'T BUY A HONDA AGAIN UNLESS THEY REPAIR THIS AT NO CHARGE TO AVOID ANY FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE...I HAVE ONLY OWNED HONDA ACCORDS SINCE 1989.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)October 26, 2015
I LOST POWER AND I NOTICE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE GOING 5 MPH WHILE RAINING IN A PUDDLE OF WATER. SHORTLY AFTER WHICH, MAYBE 5 SECONDS, I REGAINED POWER BACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE TURNING DURING A RAIN, ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME IT RAINS.
SEATSOctober 4, 2015
I AM HAVING MAJOR LOW BACK AND TAIL BONE PAIN FROM THE FRONT SEATS. I HAVE A HARD TIME EVEN DRIVING 15 MILES TO WORK. THE SEAT ISSUES MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TRAVEL FAR DISTANCES AND I NEED TO RENT A CAR. I DRIVE A LOT FOR MY JOB, SO I'M IN THE CAR MOST OF THE DAY. THE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT ARE IN EVERY POSITION THE SEAT CAN GO. THERE IS NO RELIEF.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINEOctober 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
STEERINGSeptember 21, 2015
TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD WHINING NOISE. DEALER DIAGNOSED A POWER STEERING RACK FLUID LEAK. I'M TOLD VERY UNUSUAL FOR ONLY APPROX. 46K MILES. NO RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR MODEL YET. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS OVER $1500. MY 36K MILE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED SO DEALER WON'T COVER THE REPAIR. I BOUGHT A HONDA BECAUSE I HEARD AND BELIEVED THEY WERE VERY GOOD CARS. I NO LONGER HAVE THAT BELIEF! I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA. NO OTHER MAKER HAS REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE.
SEATSAugust 12, 2015
THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD IS EXCELLENT CAR BUT THE SEATS ARE INCREDIBLY A NIGHTMARE. THE SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE IN FACT I HAD TO SEEK THE HELP OF A CHIROPRACTOR. YOU CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR 3 MILES BEFORE YOU START FEELING NECK PAINS, SHOULDERS AND UPPER BACK. HEAD REST AND THE SEAT CURVES MAKES ONE MORE MISERABLE ON THE WHEELS. I HOPE SOMETHING WILL BE DONE TO HELP THIS SAD NEWS.
SEATSJuly 19, 2015
I PURCHASED THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE USED FROM NORM REEVES HONDA IN CERRITOS, CA. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING EXTREME LEG AND BACK PAIN AFTER LONG COMMUTES. I AM COMPLETELY AFRAID TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO RESORT TO DRIVING A COMPANY CAR INSTEAD, THE PAIN STILL EXISTS AFTER 3 WEEKS OF NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE INTO THIS, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CONSUMERS AFFECTED BY THE SEATS. HONDA WILL NOT DO ANYTHING.
AIR BAGSJuly 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SHOULDER INJURY AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISING AND INTERNAL BLEEDING THAT BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10734112SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEJuly 1, 2015
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2015. THE FIRST THING THAT I HAD TO FIX WAS THE AXLE ( OUTPUT SHAFT ) SEAL LEAK WHICH THE HONDA DEALER DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THE CAR ONLY HAD 62,000. ALSO, IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN I GO OVER THE SPEED BUMP WHICH IS COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO NTB FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS STARTING TO LEAK MOTOR OIL. AND AGAIN, THE HONDA DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ON MY VEHICLE DESPITE THE LOW MILEAGE IT HAS. SEEMS LIKE I NEED TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM.
Crash reported
NHTSA #10731475SEATSJune 22, 2015
THE DRIVER SEAT CAUSE BACK PAIN, BACK INJURIES AND REQUIRE IBUPROFEN TO TOLERATE DRIVING THE CAR. SEVERAL OF HUNDREDS OF CONSUMER COMPLAINT TO HONDA AND EVEN THOUGH THE LOCAL DEALER ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. HONDA IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECTIVE SEAT THAT CAUSE BACK INJURIES AND REPLACE THE SEAT.
2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10726471SEATSMarch 30, 2015
I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS AND I GET THE SAME ANSWER. IF I FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX MY SEAT PROBLEM IT WILL VOID MY WARRANTY. I CAN NOT GET THE SEAT ON A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.IT IS CUTTING OFF MY CIRCULATION AND MY FOOT GOES NUMB. I HAVE A KNEE REPLACEMENT AND CAN NOT GET MY LEG STRAIGHT ENOUGH SO MY KNEE DOES NOT START TO HURT. BETWEEN THE NUMBNESS AND THE KNEE PAIN I AM AFRAID OF HAVING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT. I HAVE TRIED ALL SORTS OF PILLOWS, ETC. DOES NOT HELP. IF I REPLACE THE SEAT WITH ONE THAT WILL SHIFT TO A RIGHT ANGLE IT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY, SO WILL PUTTING A WEDGE OF ANY KIND UNDER THE BACK OF THE SEAT. I AM HEADING FOR AN ACCIDENT AND APPARENTLY I CAN NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE SITUATION WITHOUT GIVING MYSELF ANOTHER BIG PROBLEM. I CAN NOT IMAGINE THAT I AM THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. SOME PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS MAY NOT EVER REALIZE THAT THE CAUSE WAS - NUMB LEG AND FOOT DUE THE SEAT CUTTING OFF THE CIRCULATION. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN MID AUGUST 2014. *TR
SEATSMarch 22, 2015
THIS MODEL CAR HAS THE MOST AWFUL, POORLY DESIGNED SEATS. I AM VARY SURE PEOPLE WILL GET SEVER BACK PROBLEM WITH THIS KIND OF SEAT DESIGN. *TR
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYMarch 3, 2015
MY DRIVER SIDE VISOR IS NOT WORKING. I BELIEVE IT TO BE A HAZARD. MY MECHANIC SAID THE TOYOTAS HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I DID NOT SEE ANY RECALL NOTICES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYFebruary 24, 2015
THE SUNROOF OPENED ON ITS OWN, WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. IT WAS DURING A SNOWSTORM AND EXTREME COLD WITH HIGH WINDS AND BELOW ZERO WINDCHILLS. *JS
SEATSFebruary 19, 2015
THIS VEHICLE HAS KILLED MY BACK, AND THAT TOO WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT. IT HAS THE MOST AWFUL, POORLY DESIGNED SEATS. FOR OVER TWO YEARS I THOUGHT MY BAD BACK WAS A PROBLEM DUE TO MY WORK POSTURE AND DIET. AND I TRIED EVERY THING I COULD THINK OF, ALONG WITH MONTHLY VISITS TO A CHIROPRACTOR. I CONNECTED THE PROBLEM TO THE CAR QUITE ACCIDENTALLY. I HAPPEN TO CHANGE CARS FOR A FEW MONTHS AND MY BACK PROBLEMS JUST VANISHED. AND NOW I CAN NOTICE HOW MY BACK GOES OUT OF WHACK THE MOMENT I DRIVE IN THIS CAR, WHETHER A PASSENGER OR A DRIVER. I CANNOT LAST MORE THAN A MILE OR TWO. IF I GO LONGER THAN TEN MINUTES, I HAVE TO VISIT THE CHIROPRACTOR THE NEXT DAY. THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT WRECKED, IT HAS WRECKED MY BACK. *TR
AIR BAGSFebruary 2, 2015
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG "OFF" LIGHT ALWAYS ILLUMINATES EVEN WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER OCCUPYING THE SEAT. I AM NOT AWARE IF THE AIR BAGS ARE TAKATA BRAND AIR BAGS. *TR
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELSJanuary 20, 2015
OUR CAR WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS STRUCK BY OTHER CAR IN THE RIGHT FRONT. ONE PASSENGER WAS IN FRONT SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG FULLY DEPLOYED PREVENTING HER FROM IMPACTING WINDSHIELD.THE DRIVER AIR BAG ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED (APPROXIMATELY 1/3 SIZE OF PASSENGERS). THE DRIVER WAS SEVERELY BRUISED BY SEATBELTS. *TR
Crash reported
NHTSA #10676841AIR BAGSDecember 11, 2014
FRONT AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS SAY THEY ARE OFF EVEN IF SOMEONE IN SETTING IN SEAT. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDecember 9, 2014
THIS IS THE HONDA ACCORD 2011 EX (V6) MODEL. WHEN MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, SAY AROUND 2-4 MPH, THERE SOMETIMES IS A FLAT SPOT, IE NO ACCELERATION WHEN STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. , AT THIS POINT THERE SEEMS TO BE A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION BEFORE THE CARE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES AND LURCHES FORWARD. SOMETIME, WHEN THIS SITUATION OCCURS, NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR; THEN THE ACCELERATOR MUST BE COMPLETELY RELEASED AND PRESSED AGAIN, OR PUMPED, TO GET MOVING AND AT SOME POINT POWER SUDDENLY RETURNS AND THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST OFTEN WHEN MAKING A TURN, AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AS YOU ARE SITTING ALMOST MOTIONLESS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LEFT LANE AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS COMING AT YOU AND USUALLY MOVING ALONG BRISKLY. MY VEHICLE, WHEN IN THIS PREDICAMENT, HAS NOT YET BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING CAR, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CLOSE CALLS. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS, BUT LIVE AND DRIVE MOSTLY IN THE SUBURBS, AND THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INFREQUENTLY, SO I NEVER REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. BUT LATELY I HAVE BEEN MAKING DAILY TRIPS TO THE CITY, AND THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY DAY. IT ALSO OCCURS WHEN WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT AND THEN WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND TRAFFIC STARTS TO MOVE, CARS START TO CREEP FORWARD AT A FEW MPH UNTIL IT IS TIME TO ACCELERATE UP TO NORMAL TRAVELING SPEED. AND WHEN THE CREEP IS VERY SLOW, 2-4 MPH, AND THEN IT IS MY TURN TO MOVE OUT AND I HIT THE GAS, I OCCASIONALLY GET THE SITUATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. AND IN THIS SITUATION I AM NOT MAKING A TURN BUT TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM! *TR
AIR BAGSNovember 9, 2014
CAR STUCK 3 TREES AND WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. FRONT PASSENGER AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO ALL SIDES OF THE CAR AND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELDS WERE SHATTERED. DRIVER AIR BAD WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT DEPLOYED. *TR
Crash reported
NHTSA #10653689SEATSNovember 5, 2014
THE SEATS IN MY CAR I FIND TO BE HORRIBLY UNCOMFORTABLE. I AM NOT SURE THIS SITE IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE COMPLIANT, BUT THOUGHT I WOULD TRY. THE HEADREST IS NOT ERGONOMIC AT ALL, IT PUSHES MY HEAD FORWARD WHEN I SIT BACK. THIS CAUSES LITERALLY A PAIN IN MY NECK FROM STRAIN, AND SIMPLY A DANGER SINCE THE ANNOYANCE IS A DISTRACTION FROM DRIVING. *TR
AIR BAGSNovember 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRUCK AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Crash reported
NHTSA #10652760STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND ONLY DURING RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
AIR BAGS,TIRESOctober 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES FAILED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO ENTER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A HEAD ON COLLISION OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PRESSURE FROM THE DEPLOYMENT CAUSED MAJOR INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FOR WHICH MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BRAIN, A BROKEN NOSE, A BROKEN ARM, AND A LACERATION TO THE KNEE. THE PASSENGER WAS IN A COMA AND SUSTAINED MASSIVE FACIAL CUTS, LACERATIONS TO THE HEAD, AND THE RIGHT EYE WAS MOVED OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10641588STEERINGOctober 1, 2014
HAD A LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO POWER STEERING FLUID BEING TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A LEAK IN THE RACK AND PINION. *TR
AIR BAGSSeptember 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Crash reported
NHTSA #10638507SERVICE BRAKESSeptember 4, 2014
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON BRAKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME I HAD THIS OCCURRED IN THIS CAR. AT APPROXIMATELY 18,000 MILES I HAD THE SAME SITUATION. HONDA RESURFACED THE ROTORS AND THIS PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. HONDA IS REFUSING TO CHANGE THE ROTORS. THIS IS A SAFETY AND MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT HONDA SHOULD RECALL. PLEASE ATTEND TO THIS MATTER URGENTLY. *TR
STEERINGSeptember 3, 2014
THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING THE FLUID AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME THING ON EARLIER MODEL HONDA ACCORDS. I WONDER IF IT'S STILL AN ISSUE AS MY CAR IS JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD AND ONLY 46,000 MILES. *TR
AIR BAGSAugust 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 37 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
STRUCTUREJuly 7, 2014
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY COMPLAINT BUT MORE OF A DEFECT. I HAVE A 2011 HONDA ACCORD AND IT HAD LESS THAN 50,000 MILES WHEN I NOTICED THE ISSUE. I HAVE LEATHER INTERIOR AND THE ARM REST ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR BUBBLES IN EXTREME HEAT. ONCE IT COOLS OFF, IT LAYS BACK DOWN SOME, BUT NEVER FLAT AS IT SHOULD BE. IT IS CONCERNING THAT THIS IS HAPPENING ON A CAR THAT IS NOT THAT OLD. UPON GOOGLING THIS ISSUE, I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY HONDA OWNERS WHO HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME THING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND IT IS VERY CONCERNING ESPECIALLY WHEN THE DEALER (PRIOROITY HONDA IN CHESAPEAKE, VA) SAYS THAT ITS THE GLUE AND IT WILL BE $150.00 TO REPAIR. REALLY....I WOULD HAVE BEEN BEST OFF GETTING CLOTH INTERIOR. THIS IS THE 3RD HONDA I HAVE OWNED, BUT AFRAID IT MAY BE MY LAST. *JS
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPERJune 6, 2014
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW THE GLASS FROM THE SUNROOF FLYING OFF INTO THE ROAD. THE TRUCK BEHIND ME HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS THE DEBRIS. WE WERE IN AN OPEN AREA - NO BRIDGES OR OVERPASSES. WE STOPPED, LOOKED AT THE DAMAGE, TURNED AROUND AT THE NEXT EXIT AND CAME BACK TO LOOK AT THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO DEBRIS, JUST PIECES OF GLASS IN THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO OTHER CHIPS OR NICKS ON THE CAR BODY. I HAD HAND WASHED THE CAR THE DAY BEFORE AND THERE WERE NO CHIPS IN THE SUNROOF. HONDA DEALER REFUSED TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY, ALTHOUGH THEY HAD SEEN THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO AN ODYSSEY. THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. ABOUT 2/3 THIRDS OF THE SUNROOF BROKE OFF. LUCKILY WE HAD THE COVER DOOR CLOSED OR WE COULD HAVE BEEN HIT WITH BROKEN GLASS. APPARENTLY THEY ARE USING CHEAP LIGHTER WEIGHT UNLAMINATED GLASS WHICH DOES NOT HOLD UP. THE WEATHER WAS IN THE 80'S AND CLOUDY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD . *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 24, 2014
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIPS IN THE PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS OF NEW VEHICLE IGNITION SYSTEM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOT-WIRING MODIFICATIONS WERE FOR THE BENEFIT AND CONVENIENCE OF CAR DEALERS FOR PHYSICALLY MANAGING THEIR INVENTORY. *JB
SEATSMarch 20, 2014
THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SEATS ARE EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. THESE SEAT ARE GOING TO CAUSE BACK PROBLEMS. HONDA SHOULD FIX THESE IMMEDIATELY. *TR
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKESFebruary 5, 2014
LEFT FRONT BREAK FILLS LIKE IT'S NOT BREAKING PROPERLY,MAKES A NOISE WHEN BREAKING AT ALL TIMES SLOW OR FAST .I HAVE CALL HONDA FOR THIS ISSUE AND SEE IF MORE PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS AND THEY SAID NO ONE ELSE HAD.I HOPE NO ONE ELSE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM BUT IF THEY DO SO HONDA CAN DO A RECALL TO FIXED THE PROBLEM
SERVICE BRAKESJanuary 25, 2014
BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED AND CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL IN CURVES AND WET OR LOW TRACTION CONDITIONS. *TR
EQUIPMENTNovember 4, 2013
THE NAVIGATION UNIT SHUT OFF AND WOULD TURN BACK ON, THEN AN ERROR REPORT CAME ON. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 19, 2013
HI, I PURCHASED A HONDA ACCORD (EXL, V6) OF 2011 MODEL. I AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS EXPERIENCE HEADACHE WHENEVER WE USE THE CAR, MAINLY FOR LONG DRIVE (SAY, MORE THAN 2 HOURS). I THINK ITS DUE TO ITS NEW ELECTRONIC NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM (THAT HONDA INSTALLED IN ITS ACCORD MODELS AROUND 2010) AND HIGH INTERNAL CABIN NOISE, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEED. HONDA RECONFIGURED THE NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM IN ITS 2013 ACCORD MODELS. I REPORTED THE ISSUE TO HONDA TECHNICAL SERVICE AND TWO HONDA DEALERS. NONE FIND/ACKNOWLEDGE ANY ISSUE WITH THE CAR OR WITH ITS NOISE CANCELLATION/SOUND SYSTEM. I WANTED TO INFORM YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH AN AIM TO KNOW IF THAT CAN BE CONSIDERED AS MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION (FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE) OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THAT PARTICULAR HONDA MODEL AND IF I AM ENTITLED FOR REFUND. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINEJune 10, 2013
I HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON 5/31/ 2013. THIS MAINTENANCE INCLUDED ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AS SUGGESTED BY HONDA. ON 6/9/2013 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A TRIP ON AN INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR WAS OPERABLE, MEANING I HAD POWER FOR THE STEERING AND THE ENGINE WAS ON, HOWEVER I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. AN ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AT AN EXIT POINT. I EXITED THE INTERSTATE TO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP. AT THIS TIME I DISCOVERED I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME. I ALSO REALIZED I WAS IN AN UNDESIRABLE LOCATION FOR A SINGLE WOMAN TRAVELING ALONE. I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE CAR AT LEAST TO A MORE SECURE LOCATION FOR PERSONAL SAFETY REASONS. AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES PER HOUR ON A BUSY ROAD, I RELOCATED THE CAR TO A LOCATION I FELT MORE SAFE. I DISCOVER ON JUNE 10, 2013 WHEN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPENS THAT MY CAR CAN BE REPAIRED AND THAT IT IS NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM (RELATIVE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING 70 MILES AN HOUR AND LOSE POWER), BUT RATHER A SIMPLE ELECTRICAL OIL SWITCH. I WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A ?BULLETIN? (13-031) ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM I ASKED IF THE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED WHY CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS NOT COMPLETED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT TWO WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS TOLD THAT BULLETINS WERE NOT MEANT FOR PROACTIVE CORRECTION, BUT RATHER RE-ACTIVE CORRECTION AFTER THE ISSUE OR REPAIR NEED PRESENTS ITSELF. I WAS TOLD ONLY A ?RECALL? WOULD HAVE ALLOWED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO PROACTIVELY CORRECT THE KNOWN ISSUE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A HORRIFIC DISASTER. IF AN ISSUE IS KNOWN TO CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATION, AND THIS LOSS OF ACCELERATION CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME UNPREDICTABLY (WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH SPEED) THIS IS NOT A BULLETIN BUT A RECALL. *TR
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPERMay 13, 2013
MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE WINDOW BLOWING OUT WHILE IT WAS FULLY CLOSED. I WAS DRIVING ON AN ELEVATED INTERSTATE WITHOUT ANY CARS AROUND ME. THE SUNROOF HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY HIT BY A ROCK. THE EXPLOSION SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN FIRING, SHOCKING ALL 3 OF THE ADULTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE INITIAL HONDA DEALERSHIP STATED I WAS HIT BY A ROCK WITHOUT SEEING THE VEHICLE. A SECOND DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. CORPORATE HONDA HAS STATED THE WINDOW IS MY PROBLEM AND CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 29, 2012
I BROUGHT THE CAR USED CERTIFIED WITH 6,800 MILES. AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING, THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HAS A MIND OF IT OWN,I DON'T HAVE FULL CONTROL OF THE CAR. EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP THE CAR WILL SWING LEFT AND RIGHT. OR WHEN I'M GOING OVER 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR MOVES LEFT AND RIGHT BY IT SELF. SOMETHING FEELS LOOSE, I WAS DRIVING LOCAL ON 11/25/12 AND MADE A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF ON ME, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OR WITH THE SUSPENSION. MY FRIEND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS CAR, THE SUSPENSION ON THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD SE DON'T FEEL RIGHT.THE PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED, I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD AND A NEW BORN IN MY HOUSE THAT GOES IN AND OUT OF THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T NEED TO WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS FOR THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
STEERING,ENGINEDecember 16, 2012
AT APPROXIMATELY 50+ MPH THE FRONT OF THE CAR SHAKES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST OVER AN YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, SAID NOTHING IS WRONG. IT STARTS TO SHAKE SO BAD THAT YOU HAVE TO LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND ALMOST STOP, BEFORE YOU FEEL SAFE ENOUGH TO CONTINUE ON. SHAKING IS THE WORSE FOR THE FIRST 3 MILES AT THE START OF THE DAY BUT NEVER SEEMS TO COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. *TR
AIR BAGSDecember 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,500.
SEATSDecember 5, 2012
DRIVERS SEAT CAUSES UNBEARABLE PAIN AND DAMAGE TO CERVICAL SPINE, LUMBAR SPINE AND LEGS. POOR DESIGN PLACES SPINE IN UNCOMFORTABLE AND DAMAGING POSITION AND CAUSES NUMBNESS AND NERVE DAMAGE TO MY LEGS. I AM IN SEVERE PAIN WHENEVER DRIVING CAR HONDA SHOULD REPLACE OR REPAIR SEATS OR COMPENSATE OWNERS FOR COST OF TRADING IN CAR. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPERNovember 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE SUN ROOF WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,298.
STEERINGNovember 15, 2012
2011 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE STEERING VIBRATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING VIBRATION TRAVELED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED, BUT TO DATE, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSeptember 25, 2012
AS I WAS COMPLETING A LEFT HAND TURN, I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND MY CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE DESPITE MY FOOT BEING FIRMLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKE. I CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE YET THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHERE I HIT AN EMBANKMENT / TREE, I STEERED THE CAR BACK ONTO THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I CONTACTED HONDA THOUGH WAS GIVEN A REPORT INDICATING THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES & THE HONDA FACTORY ENGINEER DROVE THE CAR 5 TO 6 MILES WITHOUT ACCELERATION ISSUES. I'M GREATLY CONCERNED BECAUSE I DROVE THE CAR FOR OVER 13,000 MILES PRIOR TO THIS WITHOUT HAVING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AND I'VE READ ROUGHLY 18 OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THE 2011 ACCORD ON THIS SITE CITING VARIOUS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS! JUST SEEMS TO ME THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING MORE I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO, BUT I CAN'T AFFORD TO JUST WALK AWAY FROM THE CAR! *TR
Crash reported
NHTSA #10477019STRUCTURESeptember 4, 2012
THE TRUNK LID ON MY WIFE'S 2011 HONDA ACCORD CAME DOWN AND HIT MY FOREHEAD AND CAUSED A CUT AND BLEEDING. THE HONDA TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN ALL THE WAY UP. THEY HAVE NO SAFETY DEVICES INSTALLED ON THE TRUCK LID AS OTHER VEHICLES HAVE. THIS TRUNK LID HAS HIT MY WIFE AND I A FEW TIMES. WHEN WE PUSH IT UP, WE EXPECT IT TO STAY UP IN ALL POSITIONS LIKE OTHER CARS. THIS IS A UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO ANYONE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS SITUATION. I WENT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND ALSO WROTE TO THEIR HEADQUARTERS AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT THE TRUNK LID. "IT WOULD NEED A MODIFICATION AND WE DON'T DO THAT". PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. THE POWER OF THE LID COMING DOWN SO FAST CLOUD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES, TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10474641STRUCTUREAugust 23, 2012
THE TRUNK ON THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD DOES NOT STAY UP UNLESS YOU PUSH IT ALL THE WAY UP. I WAS LOADING A BAG INTO THE TRUNK AND THE TRUNK CAME DOWN AND HIT ME ON MY FOREHEAD. I RECEIVED A CUT FOREHEAD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT. MY WIFE WAS HIT A COUPLE OF TIMES AND I WAS HIT. IF A SHORT WOMAN/CHILD CAN NOT PUSH THE TRUNK ALL THE WAY UP, IT COULD COME DOWN AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. A MODIFICATION CAN BE MADE BY INSTALLING A DOOR HOLDING DEVICE AVAILABLE IN MANY OTHER VEHICLES. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO HONDA AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THERE ARE NO SAFETY WARNINGS ON THE TRUNK. *TR
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NHTSA #10472101VISIBILITY/WIPERAugust 21, 2012
EVER SINCE I PURCHASED BY 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR THE WINDSHIELD HAS HAD PROBLEMS: IT SCRATCHES EASILY AND IT FINALLY CRACKED AFTER A VERY SMALL ROCK STRUCK IT. IT SEEMS TO CHIP LIKE A DRINKING GLASS WOULD RATHER THAN A WINDSHIELD. I THINK THE WINDSHIELD GLASS IS UNSAFE AND NOT TO STANDARDS. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE SALESMAN LAMENTED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH HONDA WINDSHIELDS AND I SHOULD HAVE RECONSIDERED THE PURCHASE THEN. I HAVE OWNED TWO OTHER HONDA VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD THE PROBLEMS THAT I DO WITH THIS CAR. I AM REPLACING THE GLASS (I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT) WITHIN A MONTH AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMEONE TEST IT TO SEE IF IT MEETS REGULATIONS. THE DEALER INTENDS TO DISCARD IT OTHERWISE. *TR
SEATSAugust 16, 2012
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DUE TO OVER PROTRUDING LUMBAR SUPPORT. TOOK CAR INTO DEALERSHIP TO ASK ABOUT ADJUSTING THE SUPPORT AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO WAY TO DO IT AND THIS IS MY ONLY OPTION. WAS TOLD THAT LUMBER ADJUSTMENT WAS AVAILABLE IN HIGHER TRIM MODEL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY BASIC FUNCTION AND DON'T SEE WHY I WOULD NEED TO BUY A TOP OF THE LINE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE ADJUSTMENT AVAILABLE. IT IS SO BAD THAT IT IS ACTUALLY HURTING MY LOWER BACK WHEN I'M DRIVING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. *TR
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NHTSA #10471165SEATSAugust 15, 2012
THE FRONT SEATS IN THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. IT HAS CAUSED ME (AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS ONLINE) TO HAVE SEVERE BACK PAIN. THE LOWER LUMBAR SUPPORT STICKS OUT WAY TO FAR AND CAUSES UNEVEN SUPPORT TO YOUR LOWER AND UPPER BACK. I HAVE NEVER HAD BACK ISSUES, BUT AFTER DRIVING THIS CAR FOR A WEEK, I AM IN SERIOUS PAIN. SO WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? GO BUY EXPENSIVE AFTERMARKET PILLOWS THAT DON'T WORK? TRADE THE CAR BACK IN AND LOSE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS? OR MAYBE I SHOULD JUST LIVE WITH THE PAIN AND ABSORB THE COST OF A CHIROPRACTOR? NORMALLY I WOULDN'T COMPLAIN, BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. JUST LOOK IT UP ONLINE. THIS SERIOUSLY NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP OR HONDA COULD GET SUED. THERE IS ENOUGH INFO OUT THERE AND UPSET CUSTOMERS TO CAUSE HONDA A HUGE LEGAL NIGHTMARE. *TR
WHEELSJuly 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 16,000.
SEATSJuly 12, 2012
SEATS IN 2011 HONDA ACCORD ARE UNBEARABLE ESPECIALLY PASSENGER SEAT. AFTER RIDING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BACK HURTS & REMAINS SORE AFTERWARDS. TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED(STILL UNDER WARRANTY), WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. ITS THE SEATS DESIGN & WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO TRY USING A PILLOW TO SIT IN A DIFFERENT POSITION. I DON'T THINK U SHOULD HAVE TO USE A PILLOW FOR COMFORT IN A $ 28000 CAR. *TR
POWER TRAINMay 18, 2012
MANUAL TRANSMISSION BROKE ON 8 MONTH OLD BRAND NEW ACCORD WITH 11,500 MILES. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUAL HONDA'S FOR OVER 100,000 IN THE PAST WITH NO PROBLEMS AND CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE CLUTCH BREAKS AT 11,500 MILES. HONDA CLAIMS MIS-USE. NOT TRUE. MUST BE DEFECT WHICH HONDA REFUSES TO COVER IN THEIR NEW CAR WARRANTY. DUE TO PROBLEM, CAR WAS IMMOBILIZED IN TRAFFIC. NEEDED TO BE PUSHED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TOWED. BIG SAFETY ISSUE TO OTHER ACCORD DRIVERS IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION ACCORD THAT HONDA REFUSES TO ADMIT TO. *TR
ENGINEMay 15, 2012
CAR HESITATES OR PAUSES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM A ROLLING STOP. IT FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN GOING FORWARD. THE ENGINE DOES NOT STOP BUT REMAINS IN IDLE MODE. RAPID ACCELERATION FOLLOWS THE HESITATION. *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 5, 2012
THE SECOND DAY AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THE CAR HESITATES OR PAUSES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM A ROLLING STOP. IT FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS GOING FORWARD. THE ENGINE DOES NOT STOP BUT REMAIN IN IDLE MODE. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 4, 2012
WE PURCHASED A HONDA ACCORD A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. RECENTLY THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS FAILED AND WE WERE TOLD BY THE HONDA DEALER THAT "A ROCK PROBABLY DAMAGED THE CONDENSER" AS THEY FOUND A LEAK. THEY REFUSE TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY QUOTED US A REPAIR COST OF $841.88. UPON INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THERE IS NO PROTECTION PROVIDED TO THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. FURTHER, I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN AND CONTINUOUS PROBLEM THAT HONDA HAS BEEN AWARE OF FOR YEARS. THERE IS NO QUESTION IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. FURTHER, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED A.S.A.P. HEAT STROKE IS A SERIOUS CONDITION THAT CAN BE DEADLY. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE REGARDING THIS, THANK YOU. *TR
SEATSApril 16, 2012
BACK PAIN BEGINNING SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE. INITIALLY JUST IN CAR; EVENTUALLY BECAME CHRONIC. THIS LEAD TO CHIROPRACTOR CARE, PHYSIOLOGIST, X-RAY, MRI, SHOTS, PAIN MEDS AND LIKELY WILL INCLUDE SURGERY FOR 2 BULGING DISCS/SCIATICA. I HAVE PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK, EXTENDING DOWN ONE LEG AND NUMBNESS IN MY FOOT AS WELL AS SPASMS. MY DOCTOR ADVISED ME TO SELL THIS CAR; BUT IT WILL BE AT CONSIDERABLE LOSS. I HAVE HAD TO GIVE UP DRIVING THIS CAR BUT SINCE MY PAIN IS CONSTANT; IT NO LONGER MATTERS WHAT I DRIVE. WE PURCHASED HONDA BECAUSE THEY HAVE A GREAT REPUTATION FOR LONGEVITY; BUT WE DIDN'T COUNT ON HOW LIFE ALTERING THAT DECISION WOULD BE. *JS
SEATSApril 10, 2012
I OWNED A 2003 ACCORD AND LOVED IT. WHEN IT CAME TIME TO GET A NEW CAR, I ONLY WANTED A NEW ACCORD. I DIDN'T EVEN TEST DRIVE IT. WHAT A MISTAKE! FOR THE FIRST WEEK, EVERY TIME I DROVE THE CAR I TRIED TO READJUST THE SEAT TO MAKE IT MORE COMFORTABLE. NOTHING WORKED. I HAVE BEAUTIFUL LEATHER SEATS, BUT I SIT ON A WEDGE AND HAVE A LUMBAR PILLOW STUFFED BEHIND MY BACK. MY HIP AND BACK WERE THROWN OUT OF LINE TO THE POINT THAT 4 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE CAR, I WAS USING A CANE. I NO LONGER USE THE CANE, BUT I NO LONGER TAKE THIS CAR FOR LONG DRIVES. THE SEATS CAUSE PAIN IN MY BACK, HIPS AND LEGS. IN MY 2003 ACCORD I WAS ABLE TO TIP THE SEAT SO MY KNEES WOULD RAISE UP OR DOWN. THE NEW "IMPROVED" SEATS DID AWAY WITH THAT FEATURE. IN ADDITION, THE HEAD RESTRAINT PUSHES MY HEAD FORWARD AND DOWN CAUSING NECK PAIN. MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER IS IN THE MARKET FOR A 4 DOOR CAR TO REPLACE HER 2 DOOR CAR. I OFFERED TO GIVE HER THE ACCORD AND PAY TO HAVE IT SHIPPED TO L.A. FOR HER. ON A RECENT TRIP HOME FOR A WEDDING, SHE DROVE THE CAR FOR HALF AN HOUR AND REFUSED THE GIFT. CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW BAD THE SEATS ARE TO TURN DOWN A 1 YEAR OLD CAR WITH 11,000 MILES ON IT BECAUSE IT'S SO UNCOMFORTABLE?? HONDA HAS LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER. WHEN I CALLED HONDA TO COMPLAIN SEVERAL TIMES, THEY MADE ME FEEL AS IF I WERE THE ONLY ONE WHO HAD EVER COMPLAINED OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 10, 2012
THIS HONDA ACCORD HAS LESS THAN 20K MILES AND THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ALREADY. THE TECHNICIAN AT CAREY PAUL HONDA IN SNELLVILLE, GA, SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THIS IS PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. AT THE TIME OF THIS SERVICE, THE BACK BRAKES HAD 10% WEAR; THE FRONT, 30% WEAR. I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE WILL BE METAL FATIGUE WITH THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO FAIL. *TR
STEERING,WHEELSJanuary 29, 2012
I PURCHASED A NEW 2011 ACCORD EX-L AND AFTER 6 MONTHS OF LIGHT DRIVING (CITY AND HWY) I NOTICED A SHIMMY/SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY REPLACED ONE TIRE AND ONE WHEEL, BALANCED THE TIRES NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NOW THE DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM SAYING IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL AND THAT ALL ACCORD HAVE THIS ISSUE. I EVEN MET WITH THE FACTORY REP AND HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT HONDA AND DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE IT AS IT IS NOT RELATED TO TIRES, WHEELS OR DRIVE TRAIN. BUT COULD NOT OFFER ANY EXPLANATION AS TO WHAT CAUSES THE SHIMMY SAYING THE SHIMMY IS "NORMAL" AND IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL. I'VE ASKED FOR A NEW SET OF TIRES AND WHEELS BUT THEY REFUSED TO DO IT SAYING THEY CAN'T AFFORD THE COST AND IT WILL NOT MAKE THE CAR DRIVE DIFFERENTLY. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH HONDA AND DEALER. *TT
POWER TRAINJanuary 16, 2012
AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A 2 TO 3 SECOND HESITATION IN ACCELERATION UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE DRIVER THEN IS INCLINED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR FURTHER. THE POWER RETURNS SUDDENLY AT THIS NEW FASTER LEVEL & THE CAR TENDS TO LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAYS LINKAGE IS ELECTRONIC & WORKING AS EXPECTED. I'VE OWNED SEVERAL NEW HONDAS & HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHERS. I CONSIDER IT DANGEROUS! *TR
AIR BAGSDecember 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE WAS INVOLVED IN A FOUR VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND HE SUFFERED INJURIES, BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. THE POLICE AND INSURANCE COMPANY WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10440479VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO 15 MPH, CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE OF THE CRASH AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OFFICER DECLARED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND HAD A TECHNICIAN INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Crash reported
NHTSA #10439740STRUCTUREDecember 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT OPEN ENTIRELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRUNKS HYDAULIC SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED DURING COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600.
POWER TRAINNovember 20, 2011
SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR I QUICKLY NOTICED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ACCELERATING THROUGH A "ROLLING STOP" THE VEHICLE HESITATES OR PAUSES. IT FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN GOING FORWARD OR MAKING LEFT/RIGHT TURNS. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS. THIS PROBLEM CAN OCCUR WITHIN MINUTES OR HOURS OF DRIVING. *TR
SEATSNovember 16, 2011
MY CURRENT ACCORD IS THE 4TH I'VE LEASED SINCE 2002. WHEN THE CAR HIT 1,000 MILES THE SPRINGS IN THE BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION STARTED TO FEEL LIKE THEY WERE PUSHING UP THROUGH THE SEAT. THE LONGER I WAS IN THE CAR THE WORSE IT GOT. IT ACTUALLY BECAME PAINFUL TO DRIVE. SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I SAW THAT I WAS NOT ALONE. MANY COMPLAINED OF THE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE TOLD BY THEIR DEALER THAT THE SEATS WERE WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS AND NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND. SADLY, MY DEALER TOLD ME THE SAME, ALTHOUGH THEY MADE AN "ADJUSTMENT" TO THE PROBLEM THAT DIDN'T EXIST AND REDUCED THE SEAT FROM PAINFUL TO JUST REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE. I'M 6'3". IF YOU SIT INTO THE BACK OF THE SEAT YOU WILL REGRET PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE. HONDA IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THE ISSUE AND WON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSIONOctober 22, 2011
MY CAR HAS A STEERING SHIMMY AND VIBRATION PROBLEM THAT BEGAN AS MILD AND IS NOW SEVERE AND VIBRATES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. HONDA BALANCED MY TIRES SEVERAL TIMES, THEN REPLACED ALL 4 MICHELIN PILOT TIRES WITH 4 NEW ONES. THOSE HAD TO BE REPEATEDLY BALANCED AND THEN WERE REPLACED A 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 1,000 MILES. THE 2ND SET WAS REPEATEDLY BALANCED WITH NO RESULTS. BOTH FRONT AXLES WERE REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED WITH THE VIBRATION NEVER CHANGING. HONDA'S AREA REP AGREED TO REPLACE WHEELS AND TIRES WITH AFTER MARKET BBS WHEELS AND BRIDGESTONE SERENITY TIRES TO RULE OUT WHEEL AND TIRE PROBLEMS. PROBLEM DID NOT CHANGE AND HAS NOW GOTTEN WORSE AS THE MILEAGE INCREASES. (9K MILES NOW). YOU CAN GOOGLE 2011 HONDA ACCORD SHIMMY PROBLEM AND SEE THAT THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD IN THE USA AND CANADA, BUT HONDA USA IS TELLING ME THAT I AM THE ONLY ONE. I HAVE BOUGHT 4 BRAND NEW ACCORD EXL V6 CARS IN 8 YEARS, HAVE LOVED THESE CARS, AND AM VERY SURPRISED THAT HONDA IS FLAT OUT LYING TO ME. MY DEALER HAS BEEN HELPFUL AND SUPPORTIVE, AND THE AREA REP HAS BEEN DILIGENT IN HIS EFFORTS, TOO. HOWEVER HONDA USA IS STONEWALLING ME, BY NOT RETURNING CALLS, AND DELAY AFTER DELAY. I HAVE ASKED FOR A BUYBACK UNDER LEMON LAW STATUTE, AS THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY CANNOT FIX THIS PROBLEM, THAT THEY DEFINITELY ACKNOWLEDGE. (THEY REPLACED TIRES 3 TIMES, AND WHEELS AND AXLES ONCE) HONDA USA IS TAKING THE POSITION THAT THIS IS NOT A BIG DEAL, BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HONDA USA TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER TODAY, BUT THE DEALER DOESN'T WANT IT AND SAYS THAT HONDA IS DONE CHASING THE PROBLEM. CAN YOU HELP ME UNDERSTAND MY OPTIONS, AND IF YOUR ADMINISTRATION CAN ASSIST ME IN GETTING HONDA'S ATTENTION AT (HOPEFULLY) A HIGHER LEVEL OF MANAGEMENT? I SINCERELY APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT YOU CAN OFFER. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 11, 2011
WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED (65) THE ENGINE WOULD JUST LOSE POWER WITH NO WARNING!! ITS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES NOW FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. NOW NO ONE IN THE FAMILY WANTS TO DRIVE THE CAR. ITS JUST TOO NERVE RACKING TO GUESS WHEN THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER, OR TRUST IT FOR A LONG TRIP. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPEN WE WERE ALMOST HIT BY A TRUCK AS WE WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *KB
SEATSSeptember 27, 2011
FRONT DRIVER SEAT LUMBAR PAINFUL TO SIT IN FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME (NOW THAT MY BACK IS IN SPASM CREATED BY THE SEAT) DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT AND OVER INFLATED LUMBAR SUPPORT BAG, EVEN WHEN COMPLETLEY DEFLATED. THIS IS CAUSING SIATICA AND LOWER LIMB NUMBNESS AND TINGLING RELATED TO SPINAL NERVE COMPRESSION. DRIVING IN A CONSTANT DISTRACTED MANNER DUE TO SEVERE PAIN AND NUMBNESS INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACCIDENT DUE TO DISTRACTION. I WAS DISTRACTED :LAST NIGHT TRYING TO READJUST THE SEAT FOR THE 50,000TH TIME TO DECREASE THE PAIN, AND I ALMOST HIT A JAYWALKER! SO, I HAVE SEEN SO MANY OF THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE SEATS . WHY DON"T YOU DO ANYTHING TO HELP US? *TT
TIRESSeptember 20, 2011
DEFECT IN DUNLOP SPORT 7000 A/S TIRE: TIRE SIDEWALL BULGED OUT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. SIZE OF BULGE IS APPROX 1.5 IN X 2.0 IN. RUBBER EXTERIOR WALL OF TIRE APPEARS AS FRAYED. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS OR OTHER KNOWN CAUSES OF THE BULGE OR FRAYING. TIRE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AND HAD 8600 MILES, MOSTLY SUBURBAN DRIVING (SOME HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE), DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE CAR'S SENSOR SHOWING TIRE AIR PRESSURE INDICATED LOW PRESSURE IN AT LEAST ONE TIRE; VISUAL INSPECTION IMMEDIATELY REVEALED THE DEFECT; TIRE PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO 22 PSI, PROBABLY OVER A PERIOD OF 2-3 DAYS. NO INJURIES, ACCIDENTS OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY DEFECT DUE TO ALERT PROVIDED BY TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR. DUNLOP OFFERED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE UNDER WARRANTY; OFFER DECLINED, AND OWNER REPLACED ALL FOUR (RELATIVELY NEW) DUNLOP TIRES WITH OTHER BRAND TIRES. ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED, BUT PHOTOS OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRE ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. OWNER TELEPHONED DUNLOP TO NOTIFY MANUFACTURER OF THE DEFECT SEPT 20, 2011 11:40 A.M. EDT. *TR
SEAT BELTSSeptember 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO FASTEN THE SEAT BELT AROUND THEIR NECK, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SEAT BELT FROM THE CHILD'S NECK. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT WITH A BOX CUTTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,568.
SEATSSeptember 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, HE WOULD SUSTAIN INTENSE BACK PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN THE LEFT LEG WHICH WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE DESIGN OF FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CONSTANT PROBLEM. THE CONTACT NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45.
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NHTSA #10423872SEATSAugust 26, 2011
BOUGHT ACCORD 2011 SE ON JULY 22. AFTER FIRST WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, I FOUND IT HARD TO ADJUST THE DRIVER SEAT TO A CONFORTABLE POSITION. IT STARTED GIVING ME EITHER LEG PAIN OR BACK PAIN OR SHOULDER/NECK PAIN. THE SEAT FEELS SO HARD AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A GOOD POSITION TO DRIVE FOR MORE THAN 10 MIN. THANKS TO THE POWER SETA, I KEPT ADJUSTING THE SEAT WHILE DRIVING BUT COULD NOT FIND A GOOD POSITION. CALLED HONDA, THEY ASKED ME TO CALL DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED ME TO TRADE IN THE CAR. ONLY IF I HAD FELT THIS DURING MY TEST DRIVE..AHH....TOO LATE NOW. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. DONT WANT TO LOOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLORS IN REPLACING THE CAR, BUT CANT SEE MYSELF DRIVING THIS CAR UP TO 150,000 MILES. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE AN ENGINEER FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,300.
SEATSAugust 21, 2011
THE FRONT SEATS IN MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD LX-P GIVE ME LEG CRAMPS AND LOWER BACK PAIN. THE SEAT BOTTOM IS VERY HARD AND UNFORGIVING, AND THE LUMBAR SUPPORT IS TOO PRONOUNCED. I TEST DROVE THE CAR FOR 15-20 MINS. AND DID NOT NOTICE THIS. BUT I SURE NOTICED IT ON MY 30+ MIN. COMMUTE TO WORK THE FIRST TIME. I'VE TRIED NUMEROUS SEAT ADJUSTMENTS AND SEAT CUSHIONS TO NO AVAIL. I'M 6'2" 170 LBS. SO I DON'T CONSIDER MYSELF AN ABNORMALLY SIZED PERSON. I ACTUALLY CONSIDERED TRADING IN THE CAR AFTER A FEW WEEKS FOR A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS. I REALLY HOPE HONDA DOES SOMETHING TO ADDRESS THESE UNCOMFORTABLE FRONT SEATS.
SEATSAugust 18, 2011
I JUST PURCHASED MY NEW 2011 HONDA ACCORD EX MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR ON 8/12. I'M VERY SATISFIED WITH THE CAR EXCEPT FOR TWO THINGS. THE FRONT SEATS ARE VERY HARD AND THE HEADREST IS AT A SEVERE ANGLE THAT FORCES MY HEAD FORWARD WITH MY CHIN DOWN. I NORMALLY SIT WITH MY BACK AGAINST THE BACK REST WITH THE BACK REST AT A FAIRLY UPRIGHT POSITION. IN MY OTHER CARS (1994 SATURN SL2 AND 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE), THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. WITH THE 2011 HONDA ACCORD MY NECK GETS STIFF AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT ALLOWED ON THE HEADREST AND THE ONLY RELIEF IS TO SET THE BACK REST TO A RECLINED POSITION AND SIT UPRIGHT WITH MY BACK AWAY FROM THE BACK REST. I KNOW OTHER 2011 ACCORD OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN MADE FROM HONDA. I'VE COMPLAINED TO MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION. I NEED HONDA TO RESPOND BY PROVIDING A REPLACEMENT HEADREST WITH A LESS ANGLE OF INCLINE AND/OR A HEADREST THAT ALLOWS FOR ADJUSTMENT TO OTHER ANGLES. THE FRONT SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. DURING THE 10 MINUTE TEST DRIVE MY WIFE AND I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THESE SEATS. DURING A 1 HOUR TRIP WE BOTH REALIZED WE WERE VERY FATIGUED AND OUR LEGS WERE STARTING TO BECOME NUMB. ON THE RETURN 1 HOUR TRIP HOME WE FELT THE SAME SENSATIONS AND BY TIME WE RETURNED HOME WE WERE BOTH FEELING BACK AND LEG PAIN AND FATIGUE. I'VE BEEN ASSURED BY TWO SALES PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE SEATS WILL 'BREAK IN' AND BECOME SOFTER AND MORE COMFORTABLE. I'VE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM IN THE OTHER NEW CARS I'VE DRIVEN OR RENTED. I'VE NEVER HEARD OTHER DRIVERS WITH THIS PROBLEM IN THEIR NEW CARS EITHER. I CANNOT BELIEVE A NEW CAR WITH MANY GREAT FEATURES AND A GREAT DRIVING EXPERIENCE CAN HAVE SUCH UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THESE SEATS HAVE AIRBAGS INSTALLED AND CANNOT SIMPLY BE REPLACED WITH NON-STANDARD SEATS OR WITH SEAT CUSHIONS OR COVERS. THIS CANNOT BE NORMAL AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY HONDA. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE LXS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,200. UPDATED 9/13/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. UPDATED 09/30/11*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AT A HIGH SPEED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SLOWED DOWN, BUT FAILED STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLY THE BRAKES AGAIN TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FAULTY BRAKES INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASED THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,300. UPDATED 09/07/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HONDA AGREED TO SWITCH VEHICLE.UPDATED 09/14/11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 11, 2011
I WAS PARKING MY 2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE IN A SPACE IN A PARKING LOT, FEATHERING THE BRAKE AND ABOUT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. SUDDENLY THE CAR REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE ENGINE RACED AS IF THE THROTTLE HAD BEEN FLOORED. IN ABOUT 2 FEET OF SPACE IT ACCELERATED ENOUGH TO JUMP ABOUT A 6-INCH CURB WHERE IT HIT A WOODY BUSH, WHICH STOPPED ITS FORWARD MOTION. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. UPDATED 11/03/11 *TR
Crash reported
NHTSA #10418529SEATSAugust 3, 2011
CAR SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE MAKING DRIVER TO EXPERIENCE SEVERE BACK PAIN AND LEGS TO GO TO SLEEP.
SEATSJuly 8, 2011
I WANT TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF HOW NEW NTSA REGULATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF HEAD RESTRAINTS HAVE INJURED ME PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY. I TRADED IN A 2000 TOYOTA FOR A 2011 HONDA, ONLY TO FIND THAT THE HEAD RESTRAINT GAVE ME SEVERE NECK MUSCLE SPASMS. THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT SINCE 2008, ALL NEW CARS MUST FOLLOW UPDATED NTHSA REGULATIONS IN HEAD RESTRAINTS. I WENT TO MANY DEALERSHIPS TO FIND A HEAD RESTRAIN THAT I COULD TOLERATE. ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PAIN-PRODUCING, FEDERALLY-MANDATED STYLE. FINALLY, AFTER MUCH SEARCHING, I FOUND A FORD SUV THAT HAD A MORE TOLERABLE HEAD RESTRAINT. I WAS VERY RELIEVED BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BUY AN OLD USED CAR IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. I HAVE MILD NECK ARTHRITIS, AND YOUR NEW STYLE OF HEAD RESTRAINTS CAUSED ME SUCH DISCOMFORT THAT I WAS WILLING TO SELL MY 5 DAY OLD HONDA ACCORD (WITH 225 MILES) AND LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS (DUE TO DEPRECIATION)! IN ADDITION, I WORRY THAT THE HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE HURTING OTHER PEOPLE. I AM A PHYSICIAN, AND I KNOW THAT CHRONIC REPETITIVE STRESS CAN SOMETIMES LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY. WITH SO MANY DEALERS AND CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE NEW HEAD RESTRAINTS "NOT BEING COMFORTABLE," I SUSPECT THAT THE NEW RESTRAINTS ARE CAUSING NECK STRAIN TO MANY PEOPLE. I JUST HAPPEN TO BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE BECAUSE OF MY NECK ARTHRITIS. PERHAPS YOU CAN USE ME AS A SENTINEL CHICKEN TO REALIZE THE PROBLEM THAT YOU HAVE CREATED. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR ADVISING PHYSICIANS ABOUT WHETHER THE NTHSA COULD BE INADVERTENTLY CAUSING NECK STRAIN AND EVENTUAL NECK INJURY TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. I DON'T WANT THIS EXPERIENCE TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. REGULATIONS SHOULD HELP NOT HURT. YOURS HAVE HURT ME PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY. PLEASE ALLOW MANUFACTURERS TO REDESIGN THE HEAD RESTRAINTS SO THAT THEY ARE COMFORTABLE AS WELL AS SAFE, OR AT LEAST GIVE OPTIONS TO PEOPLE LIKE ME WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10412488POWER TRAINJuly 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS VERY STIFF AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN UPDATED 09/26/11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING OIL AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH RATE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE ON THE ISNTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. AFTER ADDING MORE OIL TO THE ENGINE, THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,200.
SEATSJune 17, 2011
SEATS IN 2011 ACCORD ARE EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE RESULTING IN ME BEING DIAGNOSED WITH SCIATICA. HAVE HAD SEVERE LEG AND BACK PAIN SINCE PURCHASING THIS CAR IN MARCH AND AM OTHERWISE HEALTHY. HONDA DENIES ISSUE DESPITE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10407274ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 10, 2011
I PURCHASE A HONDA ACCORD 2011 ON 2/18/2011. I ALWAYS GET AN OIL CHANGE VERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES. THE SECOND TIME I TOOK IT IN FOR OIL CHANGE THE TECH TOLD ME THERE IS A LEAK IN THE MAIN REAR SEAL AREA AND THAT THEY NEED THE FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS. I DIDN'T MIND IT DUE TO THAT FACT IT WAS NOT THE MAJOR REPAIR LIKE TOUCH THE ENGINE, BUT SOON AFTER I RECEIVE A CALL TELLING ME THAT THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE SHORT BLOCK OF THE ENGINE THAT'S WHEN I GOT CONCERN. IT A BRAND NEW CAR WITH A NEW ENGINE AND THEY ALREADY TO PLACE THE SHORT BLOCK ENGINE ! I WAS UPSET. I ONLY HAVE THE CAR ONLY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTH NOT AND NOW I'M PAYING NOTE FOR A NEW CAR BUT DRIVING A REBUILT HONDA ACCORD 2011. AND THE BEST PART OF MY CAR NOW IS AN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTING TO SHAKING A LITTLE WHEN IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP OR IN PARK. REMIND YOU MY CAR WAS IN FOR REPAIR ON 5/25/ TO 6/8/2011 AND THE SHAKING STARTED ON 6/9/2011. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND HONDA TO SEE IF THEY CAN GET ME IN TO ANOTHER CAR, SAME MODEL AND EVERYTHING. THEY BOTH TOLD ME THAT CAN'T BECAUSE THE CAR WAS A FEW MONTH OLD AND THEY WOULD LOSS SOME MONEY AND ONCE YOU SIGN THAT CONTRACT YOUR SOL AND IT NOT THEIR PROBLEM.BUT THEY ARE WILLING TO GIVE ME A ACCESSORIES FOR THAT CAR FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. I GUESS ONE YEAR FROM NOW WHEN I WHEN MY CAR BRAKE DOWN THAT ACCESSORIES WOULD DO GREAT HELP. LOL . NO MORE HONDA FOR ME!!! CUSTOMER SER. SUCK. HERE IS A LIST WHAT THEY DID TO THE CAR: "CHECK AND REPORT ON OIL LEAK AT ENGINE AREA.TROUBLESHOOT OIL LEAK. INSPECTION INDICATED OIL LEAK AT REAR MAIN SEAL AREA.R/R TRANSMISSION AND INSPECT REARE MAIN SEAL= DRY. INSPECTION INDICATE LEAK AT ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLY. RE-INSTALL TRANS. REMOVE ENGINE/TRAN ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE. REPLACE ENGINE SORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. REPLACE ALL RELATED GASKETS AND SEAL. EVACUATE AND RECHARGE A/C SYSTEM ADD COOLANT/ ROAD TEST VEHICLE.". *TR
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 26, 2011
2011 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH STEERING AND BRAKES *TGW
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINMay 26, 2011
I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA ACCORD LX, IT WAS DELIVERED WITH 11 MILES. AFTER I DROVE THE CAR FOR LITTLE OVER 300 MILES IT WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. THE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN REVERSE. I CONTACT HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA AND INQUIRE ABOUT THE LOUD NOISE THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR. I THEN CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGH THE CAR FROM TO CHECK IT OUT. I MEET WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND I LET HIM LISTEN TO THE NOISE, HE THEN STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL WHICH I FIND VERY STRANGE. ABOUT A FEW DAYS LATER THE LOUD NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION ALSO CAME A NEW PROBLEM A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION. I CONTACT THE DEALER AND TALK TO SERVICE REP AND EXPLAIN WHAT WAS GOING ON HE CHECK THE SERVICE RECORD AND SAY IT WAS NORMAL. *TR
SEATSMay 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS EXTREMELY HARD AND WAS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SIT PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MODIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 400.
SEATSMay 13, 2011
AFTER PURCHASING CAR DROVE HOME AFTER A FEW DAYS STARTED NOTICING PAIN SHOOTING DOWN LEGS AND LEGS GOING NUMB. ALSO CAUSING BACK PAIN AND ON OCCASIONS PAIN SHOOTING DOWN ARM. CONTACTED LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A FIX. THIS IS A DANGER BECAUSE IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE ON DRIVING AND SOMETIMES YOU CANNOT FEEL THE FUEL OR BRAKE PEDALS. *TR
SEATSMay 13, 2011
THE DRIVER SEAT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. IT CAUSES NUMBNESS ON THE LEGS AND THE BUTTOCK, AND LOWER BACK PAIN EVEN WITH A SHORT TRIP OF ABOUT HALF AN HOUR. CANNOT FIND A COMFORTABLE ADJUSTMENT WITH THE 10 WAY POWER SEAT. I FIND MYSELF KEEP SHIFTING SITTING POSITION IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND A MORE COMFORTABLE POSITION. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING ON THE DRIVING. *TR
SEATSMay 11, 2011
UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT IN HONDA ACCORD 2011 LX SEDAN . CAN'T DRIVE FOR MORE THAN 45 MINUTES AT A STRETCH WITHOUT SQUIRMING /SHIFTING IN SEAT AND THIS MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS . THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUSES BACK PAIN PLUS THIGH PAIN AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING OR 45 MINUTES LUMBAR SUPPORT PILLOWS, THIGH SUPPORT PILLOWS DOES NOT HELP MUCH WITH BACK OR LEG PAIN. I HAD A CAMRY SOLARA AND I OWN A MERCEDES AND THEY DON'T GIVE ME BACK PROBLEMS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 26, 2011
VEHICLE SUFFERS FROM AN UN-COMMANDED ACCELERATION/THROTTLE PROBLEM WHICH IS COMPLETELY REPRODUCIBLE. IT AFFECTS THE LOW SPEED BEHAVIOR OF THE VEHICLE PARTICULARLY DURING TURNS WHERE THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DEFECT WAS CONFIRMED BY HONDA STAFF WHEN ROAD TESTING IT VERSUS OTHER SIMILAR NEW VEHICLES. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM HONDA TO CORROBORATE THAT. IN ANY CASE, AT THIS POINT, HONDA IS EITHER UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE THIS SAFETY DEFECT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINApril 26, 2011
WIFE WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN CAR BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AS IF ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN SEVERELY REDUCED POWER. SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO EXIT AND MAKE IT ACROSS THE ACCESS ROAD AND INTO A TURN LANE WITH THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR. CAR STILL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AS SHE PLACED IT IN PARK. DEALERSHIP CANNOT EXPLAIN SHAKING. CAR ONLY HAS 4,700 MILES AND WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM SERVICING DEALER. THEY SAID OIL WAS 1.5-2 QUARTS LOW SO THEY TOPPED IT OFF. TRIPPED A CODE FOR A STUCK SOLENOID IN THE CAMSHAFT TIMING SYSTEM SO THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND GAVE THE CAR BACK TO US. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS MY WIFE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC. HAD THERE BEEN MORE TRAFFIC IN HER WAY OR SOMEONE FOLLOWING CLOSELY, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER WAS STILL PUZZLED AS TO THE POWER LOSS AND SHAKING AND JUST SHRUGGED THEIR SHOULDERS. THEY SAID TO WATCH THE OIL LEVEL AND IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN TO BRING IT BACK. WE HOPE THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN AS IT WAS DANGEROUS AND STRANDED MY WIFE ON THE SIDE OF AN INTERSTATE FOR 3 HOURS WAITING ON A TOW TRUCK. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THIS WARRANTS INVESTIGATION OR YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *TR
SEATSApril 20, 2011
BOUGHT A BRAND NEW HONDA ACCORD 2011 LX-P IN THE SECOND WEEK OF MARCH. THE FRONT SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THE LUMBAR SEEMS TO BE OUT OF PLACE AND HURT THE BACK AND NECK. FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THE SEAT DESIGN IN NOT CORRECT. UNFORTUNATELY, DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS BEFORE BUYING THE CAR, ELSE WOULD NOT HAVE GONE FOR ONE. THE SEATS DESIGN NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND RECALLED BY HONDA TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND SAVE PEOPLE FROM THE BACK AND NECK PAINS. *TR
SEATSApril 19, 2011
DRIVER SEAT IS CAUSING CHRONIC BACK PAIN. THE SEAT HAS ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR BUT, ABOVE THAT, THE SEAT HAS A HARD SECTION THAT PROTRUDES DIRECTLY INTO MY MID BACK. AFTER A MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, THE PAIN IS SO BAD AS TO MAKE THE CAR EFFECTIVELY UN-DRIVABLE. *TR
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINApril 19, 2011
BRAND NEW 2011 ACCORD V-6 COUPE HAS SO MANY ISUES.THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I EVER OWNED THAT YOU HEAR GASOLINE SPLASHING AROUND THE TANK,WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAKS,THE TRANSMISSION BUCKS LIKE CRAZY WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING!CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. I AM GETTING RID OF IT. PIECE OF JUNK. DO NOT BUY ONE!BEEN HORRIBLE AND ONLY HAD IT SINCE 1/1/11. *TR
SEATSApril 12, 2011
BRAND NEW HONDA ACCORD LX 2011 WORST SEAT EVER BACK PAIN LOWER BACK PAIN EVERYDAY WITH SINGLE COMMUTE TO WORK IT IS HORRIBLE. *TR
SEATSApril 2, 2011
1.VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVER SEAT, CAUSES SERIOUS BACK PAIN FROM MID TO LONG DRIVE. 2.PAIN OCCURS EVERY DAY DURING DAILY COMMUTE. 3. ONLY SOLUTION SEEMS TO BE COMPLETE SEAT REPLACEMENT WITH DIFFERENT DESIGN. *TR
SEATSMarch 28, 2011
2011 HONDA ACCORD DRIVER SEAT IS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. I AM CONSTANTLY ADJUSTING THE SEAT, BUT UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ACCEPTABLE SEATING POSITION. LUMBAR SUPPORT IS VERY HARD AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO MY SATISFACTION. I FIND THE DISCOMFORT WITH THE SEATING VERY DISTRACTING. *TR
POWER TRAINMarch 13, 2011
NEW 2011 HONDA ACCORD (STARTING WHEN THE CAR GOT TO ABOUT 500 MILES ON ODOMETER): DOESN'T DECELERATE SMOOTHLY (GIVES A BIT OF A ROUGH "BRAKING" & ACCELERATION ACTION (A BIT OF A ROUGH RIDE) & ABOUT 100-200RPM INCREASE) THROUGH 20MPH, THEN, AGAIN THROUGH 15MPH. HONDA DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG BECAUSE OTHERWISE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD GO ON. THIS OCCURS CONSTANTLY EVERY DAY, USUALLY AFTER THE CAR HAS WARMED UP FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES & GONE FROM "COLD" TO ABOUT 45MPH SPEED LIMIT DRIVING. I WANTED TO MAKE A RECORD OF IT HERE FOR NOW IN CASE OTHERS EXPERIENCE THIS. *TR
SEATSMarch 3, 2011
BACK PAIN SEAT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. *TR
SEATSFebruary 7, 2011
JUST PURCHASED A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE DRIVERS SEAT IN THIS CAR CAUSES YOU LEGS TO GO NUMB AFTER ABOUT 30 MILES (A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE). SINCE EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND COUNTLESS FORUMS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2008 APPARENTLY AND HONDA HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. THIS SEAT SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. IF HAVING YOUR FEET FALL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS. *LN
SEATSFebruary 6, 2011
HONDA 2011 DRIVERS SEAT IS EXCEPTIONALLY UNCONFORTABLE TO THE EXTENT THAT I HAVE BACK PAIN FROM DRIVING EVEN SHORT TRIPS. I HAVE NOT YET FOUND A WAY TO ELIMINATE THE DISCOMFORT. I'VE TRIED A BACK SUPPORT, AND VARIOUS CUSHIONS TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE HAD 5 PREVIOUS HONDA (2 PREVIOUS ACCORDS, 1 PILOT, 1 PREVIOUS ODYSSEY, AND CURRENTLTY HAVE AN ODYSSEY) MODELS WITH NO COMPLAINTS. *TR
POWER TRAINJanuary 26, 2011
WHILE BRAKING TO A STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR TO SLOW DOWN TO LESS THAN 10 MPH TO TURN AND THEN ACCELERATING TO PROCEED, THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE FOR 2-5 SECONDS AND THEN FUNCTION NORMALLY. ENGINE DID NOT STOP, BUT REMIANED IN IDLE MODE. HESITATION HAPPENS AT RANDOM ABOUT 2% OF TIME. NEW VEHICLE WITH UNDER 1500 MILES. DOES NOT MATTER IF ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD. TAKEN TO DEALER AND EXPLAINED IN DETAIL. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE; SO NOTHING WAS REPAIRED. ISSUE DID NOT CAUSE A WARNING LIGHT OR ERROR CODE. CAME REAL CLOSE TO BEING HIT ON A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN ENGINE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 25, 2011
OWNED AUTO FOR 2 DAYS WHEN AUTO BEGAN TO HESITATE WHEN PUSHING ON GAS PEDAL AND THEN SURGED FORWARD. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. 5 DAYS LATER DID SAME FOR A PERIOD OF 20 MINUTES AND WHEN DRIVING TO DEALER (15 MIN) BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. DEALER HAS HAD AUTO FOR 8 DAYS AND CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENTJanuary 18, 2011
FAULTY LUMBAR SUPPORT IN HONDA ACCORD SE 2011. THE LUMBAR SUPPORT IN THE ABOVE MODEL IS FAULTY AND IS RESULTING IN SERIOUS BACK-ACHE TO MANY DRIVERS (ONLINE POSTS CAN BE CHECKED). EVEN WITH ZERO SETTINGS ON LMBAR SUPPORT, IT PROTUDES OUTSIDES RESULTING IN BACK PAIN TO MANY INCLUDING MYSELF. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS DUE TO UNCOMFORTABLE POSITION AND THE RESULTING PAIN CAUSES THE DRIVERS TO MOVE AND ALTER POSITIONS OF SITTING, CHANGING THE SEAT SETTINGS WHILE DRIVING. THE PAIN ALSO RESULTS IN TAKING MIND OFF TRAFFIC AND WHATS HAPPENING ON THE ROAD. THE ISSUE IS SOMETIMES EXPERIENCED BY MANY ON DRIVING MORE THAN 30 MILES ON THE FIRST TRY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD ABNORMALLY HEAR GASOLINE FUEL SPLASHING AROUND IN THE FUEL TANK FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OR PARKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT THE SPLASHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOUND WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 14, 2011
I OWN A 2011 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AND PRESSING THE GAS THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THEN GO. OTHER TIMES IT ACCELERATES PREMATURELY WHILE DRIVING. *TR
POWER TRAINJanuary 5, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE IT WOULD HESITATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME FAILURE TWICE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WANTED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 3,900.
SUSPENSIONJanuary 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT END PASSENGER SIDE AXLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MAKE THE KNOCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING TO LEFT, OR RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT N012010-01-0301268 THEY ADVISED A FIELD MANAGER WILL CONTACT HIM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 1,750.