Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 624167 | Information on regarding: tcs operation explained. *et | 11/01/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 5905 | 02/14/2002 | 629541 | Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc | 04/02/2002 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 05021 | 11/03/2006 | 05021 | 10017432 | Rear stabilizer link is broken. *tt | 11/07/2005 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 11012003 | 11/01/2003 | 10009272 | Humming or growling? check the wheel bearings. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/29/2011 | |||
| I had my 01 honda accord ex recently inspected by an independent mechanic and they found a rusty hole (size of a quarter) on the topside of the subframe on the passenger side. they stated, that other than this small rusted area, the rest of the subframe and car body was in excellent condition and completely free of rust. mechanic stated, air conditioning unit is draining on this area of the subframe and this could be under recall. they said this was very dangerous and serious safety issue, the subframe should be replaced asap, and recomended i take it to a honda dealership for recall issues. took it to mike pruitt honda akron,oh for inspection (for this issue), they put it on a lift and from underneath said they couldn't find a hole in the subframe. i told them, the rust hole is only visable on the topside of the passengerside subframe. they found a small hole (where i mentioned), said it wasn't a safety issue, and there weren't any recalls for this issue. they denied it was caused by the air conditioning leaking on that part of the subframe, yet couldn't give me an alternate reason.they were evasive and dishonest and told them i'm going to another dealer. i brought it to park honda for their inspection, they found the rust hole, and recommended the entire subframe be replaced at the cost 0f $2250.00. they evaded answering what caused this issue (air-conditioning leaking on subframe) . i had them do this work and in the meantime,i will consult a lawyer. | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer heard a rattling noise. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Excessive vibration from steering wheel at stops,,,brought this to the honda dealer @ 1700 e sahara ave, las vegas nv.. on march 25...april 9th/03 dealership replaced engine rear mount 16029 c- check for idle vibration c-idle adjustment bulletin 03-016 & rear engine mount malfuinction r-bulletin perform idle speed adjustment prodecure replacement rear engine mount..was not pleased...complained to corp...on may 22 met with regional manager, service manager and took the car for a ride...the regional manager assured me thats the way honda's ride and all is normal...i had asked why was the service done re: bullentins...his comment was...they were wrong....i now find out thru your site that it may be suspension/steering...they sent me on my way, saying i was nuts | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 3 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Consumer states when driving between 25-40mph under light throttle, vehicle shudders/vibrates excessively. checked by dealer 3x who finally replaced right rear wheel bearing. problem still occurring.*jb *yh | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Vibration problem - vibration is felt throughout the car at highway speeds. the vehicle has been tested by the honda dealer and by the district manager and they acknowledged the vibration. honda took back the car for three weeks and conducted tests. they concluded the vibration is acceptable - however they would not provide me with any written coorespondence. i have spoken to several other honda owners with the same model and year as my car and they are having the same problem. it appears to be something that cannot be easily diagnosed. please investigate. thank you.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| While traveling at highway speeds of 45 mph or higher vehicle begins to wander and there is a vibration in steering column. dealership has examined vehicle, and could not determine a cause for the problem. *ak vehicle experiences starting problems. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking noise from the front wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service where the contact was informed that the front axle bearing was wearing into the transmission and could possibly cause the axle to completely detach from the transmission. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure yet the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact noticed a clicking noise coming from the front wheel and took the vehicle to the dealer for service. the dealer informed the contact that the front axle bearing was wearing in the transmission and could cause the axle to detach from the transmission. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 160,000. bw | |||
| 04/17/2004 | 59564 | 3 | 01/05/2001 |
| 2001 honda accord, steering wheel lost out of control, brakes did not function properly. there was no control with the steering wheel and the brakes did not respond. the failure of these two main components caused a serious collision on the freeway. possible suspension system failure. *la | |||
| 05/09/2001 | 3 | 02/26/2001 | |
| Vbiration in steering wheel while traveling at 55-60 or more mph; vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. provide any further informtion on this matter.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle experiences excessive vibration of the front end while driving 50-70 mph. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 06/27/2007 | 1 | 11/30/2000 | |
| I am writing in regards to a 2001 honda accord that i own. i have close to 76,000 miles, and i have always done every recommended service with a local honda dealer here in canandaigua , ny. on june 21, 2007 i took the honda to dealer for a noise in the rear of the car, it turned out to be rear stabilizer joints, both of them were replaced. not even a week later, i am driving home from a short trip and hear this loud pop like my tire blew up. i had no idea what was happening, the next thing i knew something was scraping the road, and i could see some smoke in the rear view mirror, i somehow stopped the car and my mother and i get out. fortunately, we weren't killed, a lower ball joint separated and pulled the axle out of the transmission and fluid leaked all over. i never expected this from a honda, especially when i took good care of the car. my next question was the life expectancy of a lower ball joint,was it something that could go or break apart. also, i would like to know how this could happen with no warning signs. when repairing the car i had the dealer check the other ball joints on the other side, and they noticed some play or movement in them. so they replaced the upper and lower ball joints on the other side. which was also odd to me that 3 out of 4 ball joints needed replacement at such low mileage. i had the car inspected at the honda dealer in october 2006, and during an inspection i understood that ball joints were to be looked at. if so, how come i was not informed of any rust in the ball joints at that time. how could they possibly have gotten so bad in 8 months time to cause such a catastrophe. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 06/27/2007 | 1 | 11/30/2000 | |
| I am writing in regards to a 2001 honda accord that i own. i have close to 76,000 miles, and i have always done every recommended service with a local honda dealer here in canandaigua , ny. on june 21, 2007 i took the honda to dealer for a noise in the rear of the car, it turned out to be rear stabilizer joints, both of them were replaced. not even a week later, i am driving home from a short trip and hear this loud pop like my tire blew up. i had no idea what was happening, the next thing i knew something was scraping the road, and i could see some smoke in the rear view mirror, i somehow stopped the car and my mother and i get out. fortunately, we weren't killed, a lower ball joint separated and pulled the axle out of the transmission and fluid leaked all over. i never expected this from a honda, especially when i took good care of the car. my next question was the life expectancy of a lower ball joint,was it something that could go or break apart. also, i would like to know how this could happen with no warning signs. when repairing the car i had the dealer check the other ball joints on the other side, and they noticed some play or movement in them. so they replaced the upper and lower ball joints on the other side. which was also odd to me that 3 out of 4 ball joints needed replacement at such low mileage. i had the car inspected at the honda dealer in october 2006, and during an inspection i understood that ball joints were to be looked at. if so, how come i was not informed of any rust in the ball joints at that time. how could they possibly have gotten so bad in 8 months time to cause such a catastrophe. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 48437 | 1 | |
| While driving rear struts made a rattling noise. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 79800 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| While returning from vacation the car began to make noises from both front tire areas. the car suspension felt loose and there was a distinct lack of control. the honda dealer took it in immediately and replaced both front wheel bearings and the links that hold the stabilizing bars to the frame. we have already replaced the bearings in the back wheels. *nm | |||
| 02/24/2005 | 21000 | 1 | 12/22/2000 |
| While accelerating from a stop the accelerator pedal became stuck intermittently. the consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle. dealership repaired the iac valve. *ak both rear seat belt became stuck. the transmission was very noisy. both front wheel bearing were replaced because they were making noise. *nm | |||
| 12/16/2002 | 20100 | 2 | |
| The automatic transmission failed while the consumer was driving. the dealer suggested that they would have to replace the transmission. ts also, the wheel bearing(s) failed. scc | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 79800 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| While returning from vacation the car began to make noises from both front tire areas. the car suspension felt loose and there was a distinct lack of control. the honda dealer took it in immediately and replaced both front wheel bearings and the links that hold the stabilizing bars to the frame. we have already replaced the bearings in the back wheels. *nm | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 17950 | 2 | 03/22/2001 |
| I heard a loud pop while making a right turn into a driveway. i brought the car in a dealer who replaced a broken driver side rear stabilizer link. in february 2005 i heard a knocking noise while driving. i brought the car to an independent honda repair shop. the driver's side rear stabilizer link broke again. i had to replace it. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 36000 | 07/01/2001 | |
| My father is an owner of a 2001 honda accord ex v6 sedan. the car was purchased in july 2001 and has recently exceeded its warranty mileage of 36,000 miles. two weeks ago, as my father was replacing the rear break pads, he noticed the linkage connecting the rear sway bar to the left rear wheel assembly was broken at the weld points. this broken linkage had caused the inside break pad to wear at much greater rate than the outside pad. my uncle is also an owner of a 2001 honda accord v6 sedan and upon hearing of the broken sway bar in my father | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Both right and left links connnecting the rear stabilizer bar to the rest of the rear suspension broke. this allowed the bar itself to swing freely and bang against other suspension components and the underside of the car. both links failed in the same way, breaking into two at the lower welded joint.*ak | |||