Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-09-010 | 10/21/2011 | 10041669 | Honda: engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
| SB-11-033 | 07/15/2011 | 10040485 | Ready | 08/31/2011 | |
| SB-11-033 | 07/15/2011 | 10040485 | Honda: the engine oil level is low on the dipstick, and the malfunction light may be on with stored trouble codes due to a software problem. *rm | 08/31/2011 | |
| SB-10-033 | 07/15/2011 | 10039424 | Honda: spark plugs may be fouled. the malfunction light comes on with stored trouble lights. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
| SB-10-075 | 11/24/2010 | 10034885 | Honda vehicle: engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover. there is paint overspray in the gasket groove of the cylinder head cover. *pe | 01/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/30/2012 | 3 | ||
| 2009 honda accord. consumer states problem with check engine light and dashboard indicators. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer a bulletin had been issued regarding the respective problem. the supposedly fixed the problem, and the consumer left the dealer satisfied until jan 30, 2012, when the check engine light illuminated again, generating several other dashboard lights, and once again the vehicle was running on a reduced cylinder. on august 18, 2012, the check engine light illuminated again and the dealer charged him $525.43. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Igniti coil premature burnout | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 29000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle tracking control (vtc) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the vehicle was repaired a second time but did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. kmj | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 29000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle stated stalling. the vehicle was able to driver alway. the contact also stated that check engine illuminated on the dash borad. the vehicle was tooken to a dealer were they diagnose the vehicle. the dealer stated that they had to replaced the vtc. the vehicle was repaired. the contact also stated the stalling continued she took the vehicle back to the dealer and always something was bring replaced but the stalling contunued. the manufacture was contacted. the failure mileage 29,000 and the current 42,000.jp | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine was consuming oil at a fast rate. as a result, the vehicle emitted a loud noise and exhaust fumes were present in the interior. the dealer attempted to repair the failure on numerous occasions, but was unsuccessful. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. sm. | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine was burning through the oil, causing the vehicle to make a loud noise and exhaust fuel smells from into the interior of the vehicle. the contact also determined that there was excessive oil consumption in the engine. the dealer attempted to repair the failure numerous times, but was unsuccessful. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. nw | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated the vehicle has excessive oil consumption. the vehicle has run out of oil at 5,000 when the owners states the oil should burn out every 7,000 miles. the contact has called the dealer and the manufacturer and they've both stated to the contact if the vehicle burns one quart of oil every one thousand miles that is acceptable. the contact stated the vehicle is burning oil and could result into engine failure. the failure mileage 35,000. jo | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil abnormally quick and could possibly result in the vehicle stalling on the highway and causing a crash. the contact checked the oil levels and stated that they were abnormally low. the dealer advised that the vehicle was consuming oil as normal. the manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened but was later closed to no avail. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 21,919 and the failure mileage was 7,000. | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact noticed that the vehicle was burning oil quickly and could possibly result in the vehicle stalling on the highway and cause a crash. the contact checked the oil levels and stated that there were very low. the dealer stated that the vehicle was within normal burning limits. the manufacturer opened a case on the contacts behalf and later closed the case. no repairs were performed. the current mileages were 21,919 and the failure mileages were 7,000. bw | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 5000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was examining the amount of oil in the vehicle when he realized it was down 2 quarts of oil. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the oil was replaced. the contact has since noticed that the vehicle was consuming oil at excessive rates. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 11,000. sm. | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 25127 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle would not increase acceleration when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician informed that one of the spark plugs was consumed with oil. also, the engine oil level was low. the spark plug was placed on order to perform the necessary repair. the failure mileage was 25,127. js | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 13000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while the vehicle was parked she checked the oil level and the vehicle was down two quarts of oil. she added a quart and the next day the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they added a quart. she stated that every 1,000 to 1,500 miles the dealer will add a half to 1 and a half quarts of oil. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 20,500. vwb | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving at an unknown low speed the vehicle stalled and shut off. upon restart the check engine and vsa service lights were illuminating on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed one of the cylinders registered a misfire and they reset the computer. the failure recurred the following day and the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was consuming oil too quickly and this was a known failure among the vehicles but there was not fix available. the vehicle was not serviced for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 34,000. sm. | |||
| 02/04/2010 | 14500 | 1 | |
| This is the second time that the oil pressure light just comes on in the car, it starts bucking and is impossible to drive. i was on a 50 mph highway both times it happened. i'm lucky no one hit me. i only have 17,000 miles on my car. i have had 4 oil changes, one tow and 2 check ups on the vehicle for oil related problems. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2010 | |||
| 2009 honda accord coupe with a/c problem. a/c blows dangerously hot air while at a stop. the air continues to blow hot air until you start driving again. the temperatures quickly rises to unknown temperature but it feels like we are in a swet box. may pose threat to health due to extended periods of extreme heat. the vehicle has been to a local honda dealer six times now since may 2010. many hoses have been reported to have leaks, condersor reported to be bad, compressor reported bad, clutch reported bad, low freon reported, pipes reported to be bad and seals on pipes and hoses reported leaking. it is suspected that the dealer and honda manufacture has not found a solution. both parties are in communication with one another with no results thus far. the dealer has now had the vehicle for two working weeks as of 10-22-2010 with no explination to what the problem is. the dealer has replicated the a/c blowing hot air numerous times. overall, since may 2010, the dealer has had possesion of the vehicle for approx. 30 days during the six dealer visits and repairs. online research may show extensive a/c problems with many of the honda models. further evaluation is requested as hot blowing a/c air pose a health threat especially in a warm climate such as florida's summer. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 3000 | 1 | |
| I had just bought a 2010 honda accord which i had purchase in october 20 09, 3 weeks old approximately. i get in my vehicle to turn the air condition on november 1 and found out that it only blew out hot air. i take it to the local honda dealer, they stated a pebble or foreign object got up to the condenser and punctured it which made it unable to function. the cost of repair is about 600 dollars. for honda to be number one for good value with there cars it is not apparent now. i purchased the extended warranty and it is not covered due to road debris not manufacture malfunction. this problem seems to consistent with a lot of their vehicles not only do i have make monthly payments on this car now i am paying for it to be repair when it is not even a month old. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 36000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to decelerate and the check engine warning light and the vehicle stability control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the vehicle was out of oil and needed an update performed to the computer. there was not an oil leak and the oil change had been performed three thousand miles prior to the failure. the technicians were unable to diagnose a failure of the oil. the technicians updated the computer. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000. ds | |||
| 11/24/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 60 mph the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to drive slowly with the hazard lights on to the dealer. the technicians stated there was no oil remaining in the vehicle. the contact stated the oil reminder indicator in the vehicle stated there was eighty percent of oil remaining in the vehicle. the vehicle had an oil consumption test and a soft ware update performed. the spark plugs were also changed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the vehicle began to stall after time. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ds | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 20000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the engine stalls. the vehicle was late in having an oil change for about two months. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated the engine collapsed due to no engine oil. there is no warranty or recalls for this failure and the cost would be $8,000. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 20,000...mw | |||
| 09/26/2010 | 32900 | ||
| My 2009 honda accord ex with only 32k miles on it started to consume oil very quickly. while the % oil life remaining indicator said i have 30% life remaining, the dipstick did not register any oil on it. i'm glad that i checked, because i shudder at the possibility of a car crash due to the engine dying on the highway. when i took the car to the dealership, they handed my a printed out sheet that stated that a loss of 1 qt per 1000miles is considered normal. how is that possible??? this is a serious defect that honda does not want to admit to. | |||
| 06/17/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the engine burns excessive oil and fouled the spark plugs (the contact stated this was the language the mechanic used). as a result the oil is getting in to the cylinder and the spark plugs has to be changed regularly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on a regular basis even though it was repaired under warranty at all times. the contact stated the engine needs to be replaced. the dealer and manufacturer will not replace the engine. they have offered no other assistance in regards to replace the engine. the failure mileage was 59,000.....mw | |||
| 09/26/2010 | 32900 | ||
| My 2009 honda accord ex with only 32k miles on it started to consume oil very quickly. while the % oil life remaining indicator said i have 30% life remaining, the dipstick did not register any oil on it. i'm glad that i checked, because i shudder at the possibility of a car crash due to the engine dying on the highway. when i took the car to the dealership, they handed my a printed out sheet that stated that a loss of 1 qt per 1000miles is considered normal. how is that possible??? this is a serious defect that honda does not want to admit to. | |||
| 06/17/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the engine burns excessive oil and fouled the spark plugs (the contact stated this was the language the mechanic used). as a result the oil is getting in to the cylinder and the spark plugs has to be changed regularly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on a regular basis even though it was repaired under warranty at all times. the contact stated the engine needs to be replaced. the dealer and manufacturer will not replace the engine. they have offered no other assistance in regards to replace the engine. the failure mileage was 59,000.....mw | |||
| 05/13/2010 | 15000 | ||
| Car engine raced while sitting in neutral. unintended acceleration | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 1200 | ||
| I own a 2009 honda accord ex-l. i am having problems with the engine not accelerating when needed to in emergency. i have come close to accidents twice so far on the highway since the car would not give me pick up when i needed to steer clear of trucks and cars. i have complained to two dealers, one in new jersey and the other in mass. both dealers told me that the car is fine when it isnt. at full throttle going from 1000rpm upto 6000rpm there is no pick up what so ever. it is the same as going normal speed and pick up. this is a family car and i drive with my two kids in there less then 5 yrs of age. i've had this issue since i purchased the car and it was my mistake that i did not test drive it prior to purchase. i've owned several honda accords since 96 and none of them have had this serious dangerous problem. please look into this issue. i am stuck with an expensive lemon. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2009 honda accord. consumer states a problem with the abs and squealing fan belt *tgw the consumer stated he encountered a vehicle attempting to cross two lanes of traffic abruptly and without warning. he narrowly avoided a collision, but in the process his vehicle went in a right hand skid with the tires screeching. it became apparent that the anti-lock brakes did not function, no pulsating occurred as he had experienced in previously owned vehicles. the dealer stated the belt was squealing due to it getting wet from the rain. *jb | |||