Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-11-049 | 08/26/2011 | 10041345 | Ready | 09/27/2011 | |
| SB-11-049 | 08/26/2011 | 10041345 | Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start ay create deposits on the oil control rings that could lead to increased oil consumption. *rm | 09/27/2011 | |
| SB-11-049 | 10/15/2011 | SB-11-049-1 | 10041345 | Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start ay create deposits on the oil control rings that could lead to increased oil consumption. *rm updated 10/24/11. *pe | 09/27/2011 |
| SB-11-049 | 11/16/2011 | SB-11-049-2 | 10041345 | Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start ay create deposits on the oil control rings that could lead to increased oil consumption. *rm updated 10/24/11. *pe | 09/27/2011 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/08/2013 | 51000 | ||
| All electrical components(radio, dashboard lights) in dashboard blinks while driving, makes it feels like car is about to die. i noticed this happens when fan is on. | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 42315 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit was activated and caused the headlights to blink and become dim. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,315 and the current mileage was 44,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 42315 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while vehicle air conditioning was on it caused the headlights to blink and loose visibility strength. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,315 and the current mileage was 44,000. li | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that she was positioned in the front passenger seat while attempting to remove her child from his child restraint. during the process, the anti-theft system engaged and locked all of the doors. the contact was unable to open any of the doors. the contact had to break the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the anti-theft system malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that she was positioned in the front passenger seat while attempting to remove her child from his child restraint. during the process, the anti-theft system engaged and locked all of the doors. the contact was unable to open any of the doors. the contact had to break the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the anti-theft system malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. sm. | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while attempting to un buckle her son out of the car seat while seating on the passenger front seat the anti-theft system engaged locking all the doors. the contact stated that she was trap in her vehicle and was unable to open any of the doors manually as a result she had to brake the front windshield. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the anti theft system had malfunction and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000. pm | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Igniti coil premature burnout | |||
| 03/26/2012 | 22000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that when using the air conditioning unit, the air would blow hot instead of cooler air. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised the contact that air conditioning unit was leaking and needed freon. the dealer added freon to the vehicle however, the failure recurred shortly after the contact left the dealer. the dealer then advised him to drive an additional 1,000 miles before determining if the failure had been corrected. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 22,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 03/26/2012 | 22000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that when using his a.c it would blow out hot air instead of cool air. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that a.c was leaking and they would add some free-on. after leaving the dealer the failure had recurred and he went back to the dealer. the dealer advised him to drive 1,000 miles extra before coming back. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 22,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 11/13/2011 | 2 | 11/02/2011 | |
| 2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to repairs related to remote start and main fuse *tgw the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she purchased a honda care vehicle service contract extended warranty. the vehicle came equipped with a remote start. however, on november 13, 2011, her son was unable to start the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined a main fuse had blown, possibly due to the remote start. the fuse was replaced. however, on december 9, 2011, the vehicle broke down again, and had to be towed to the dealer. it was determined, a wire in the remote start blew the main fuse again. however, the consumer had to pay $241.31 for the repairs. the dealer refused to the honor the extended warranty the consumer purchased, because they were concerned that the remote start was an after market component. it was determined, that the selling dealer did in fact install the remote start through an authorized representative. *jb | |||
| 08/17/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the four automated windows released and opened independently. in addition, the four power doors unlocked. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Drivers side window motor has stopped working not allowing window to roll up/down. the dealer is attempting to say it is the after market tinting. i have had the same tinting on all four windows since a few days after i purchased the car, but driver's side is the only window that the motor will no longer work. my husband's civic has the same issue on his driver's side window. | |||
| 08/17/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the four automated windows released and opened independently. in addition, the four power doors unlocked. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Drivers side window motor has stopped working not allowing window to roll up/down. the dealer is attempting to say it is the after market tinting. i have had the same tinting on all four windows since a few days after i purchased the car, but driver's side is the only window that the motor will no longer work. my husband's civic has the same issue on his driver's side window. | |||
| 08/17/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied the four automated windows released downwardly without intent. in addition, the four power doors unlocked. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 61000 | ||
| Drivers side window motor has stopped working not allowing window to roll up/down. the dealer is attempting to say it is the after market tinting. i have had the same tinting on all four windows since a few days after i purchased the car, but driver's side is the only window that the motor will no longer work. my husband's civic has the same issue on his driver's side window. | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 70 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord lx. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the tire pressure light(tpms) illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that it illuminated due to the air temperature changing. upon leaving the dealer the failure continued to occur intermittently. the contact had the tires inspected by firestone to see if the problem was the tires. firestone informed her that there was nothing wrong but she might have a slow leak. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 70. tb | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 3000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the windows and sunroof were opened when she left out of a store. the contact called the dealership and explained that the button on the remote control was being pressed without being pushed manually. the dealer stated that they would see if the problem could be duplicated. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 3,000. | |||
| 09/06/2009 | 100 | 1 | |
| A 2009 honda accord headlight flicker when ac or heather fan turns on. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2009 | 3300 | 1 | |
| My wife and i bought a 2009 honda accord from john hinderer honda. every 27-30 seconds the headlights flash when running anything like defrost or a/c unit. she has been experiencing road rage harassment as people believe she is flashing them at night while driving home from medical assisting school in worthington,ohio. we took to dealer they tested it inside as well as two other vehicles they had of same year and saw that all vehicles had same problem. they say it is normal to save gas.doesnt seem the savings are worth the risks to me. dealership seems to be slow in responding to this and honda corp refuses to run a campaign until enough people call or report it. i also don't feel its safe to basically be driving a strobe light. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2008 | 12500 | 1 | 10/31/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that whenever the air conditioning is activated, the headlights blink. the lights stopped blinking when the air conditioner was turned off. the failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. the dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence for this year, make, and model vehicle. the dealer will not repair the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 12,500. updated 07/08/09 *bf updated 07/08/09. *jb | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2009 honda accord - my headlights blink when my ac is on. it is very annoying and distracting and a safety hazard. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2009 | 80 | 1 | |
| 2009 honda accord head light blink every 27 seconds when a/c is on honda sees it normal a characteristic according to honda i didn't see this on the window sticker anywhere nor was i informed about by my sales man just 4 different service departments apparently is a very large problem of the car ,its just plain dangerous,there is no fix unless ,somebody starts a campaign,or enough people call honda and complain after spending a little time on the internet there seams to thousands of people with the same problem. *tr | |||