Honda Accord 1976-2013
Model Accord made by Honda got 34 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (exterior lighting).
Car model
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 802 | 08/16/2002 | 637979 | Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p1705 with aftermarket security systems for certain 1996 - 2003 models. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 011098 | 10/01/1998 | 6092363 | Information on oil and coolant gallery plugs now available. *tt | 12/06/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 980801 | 08/01/1998 | 613002 | Brief information on torquing head bolts. *tt | 06/14/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 638061 | Subject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification for certain 1998 - 2003 model year vehicles. *tt | 12/10/2002 | |
| 802 | 08/16/2002 | 637974 | Information on tightening bolts using torque and angle for 1998 to 2003 model year vehicles. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 502 | 05/16/2002 | 638017 | Information regarding an accessory mounting adhesive that will not stick. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 02062 | 10/11/2002 | 10000264 | Warranty extension - automatic transmission. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 802 | 08/16/2002 | 637992 | Subject regarding buffeting noise with windows open for certain models from 1996 to 2003. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 802 | 08/16/2002 | 637990 | Subject regarding body clip removal for certain 1996 - 2003 modelyear vehicles. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 120301 | 03/12/2001 | 619967 | Information to sales, service and parts managers regarding audio unit campaign update. *tt | 07/06/2001 | |
| 090301 | 03/09/2001 | 619966 | Information to all honda dealers regarding incorrect labor operation numbers for service bulletin 01-033 - audio unit. *tt | 07/06/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| SQ99002 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/25/1999 | HEADLAMP WIRING | |||
| Honda has apparently issued a repair kit for headlamp wiring for the honda accord whichdoes not included a set of instructions for how the work is to be completed | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 0 | |||
| Consumer wants air bag deactivated due to her short stature and the risk of injury. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer placed the key inside of the ignition and the key would not come out of the ignition. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the shift interlock under warranty.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Fax on behalf of constituent request assistance in getting nhtsa to pursue american honda re sudden engine shut downs, his honda accord shuts down suddenly without warning. *nj | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Fax from the office of congressman duncan on behalf of constituent re engine shutdown on honda accord. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle would shut down while driving. *jb | |||
| 01/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| The ignition switch failed.*dt *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer was not willing to perform the recall without charging the consumer, stating the consumers vehicle contained an alarm and the wires would have to be removed and the warranty would not cover that.*yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Fax on behalf of constituent request assistance in getting nhtsa to pursue american honda re sudden engine shut downs, his honda accord shuts down suddenly without warning. *nj | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Fax from the office of congressman duncan on behalf of constituent re engine shutdown on honda accord. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle would shut down while driving. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| Purchased honda accord ex june of 2003 and noticed a hydrogen sulfide smell (rotten egg smell) entering the passenger compartment when the car came to a stop at street lights, or when entering garage at end of car use. was told by dealer that this should stop after 5000 miles. still notice problem, but not as strong a smell when it was a few weeks old. have not yet reached 5000 miles to date. have noticed more than a few complaints of a similar nature at ntsa site. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving engine check light appeared on the dashboard until the vehicle was turned off. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine were two codes appeared. mechanic determined that the valve exhaust manifold sleeves needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The alpine radio in the vehicle performs in an unsatisfactory manner which stems from design or manufacturing deficiencies (attorney for client). | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked in the driveway and without warning it rolled backwards and hit a tree. consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that interlock gear needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 45 mph on the highway and without prior warning driver's side seat belt broke in half. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Right front passenger seatbelt tightens until it must be released. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| Seat belt on right front passenger seat, gradually tightens until the belt must be released, due to design. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 06/04/2000 | 0 | ||
| Cloth edition ex driver's seat is too high in the down position, and does not allow driver's kneesto fit properly. also, when pressing on brakes knees jam into the ignition, causing driver not brake properly, and can result in an accident. this is the only cloth edition that has this problem . leather seat edition is fine. but, only the cloth edition has a two-way motor that does not allow the seat to go all the way down. consumer cannot touch brakes properly, and feels it is unsafe.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 10/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Instability and faulty performance, jiggles when brakes applied. *bf aside from roadside vibration it is a ruff ride up to 90 mph. the consumer would like to *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/04/2000 | 0 | ||
| Cloth edition ex driver's seat is too high in the down position, and does not allow driver's kneesto fit properly. also, when pressing on brakes knees jam into the ignition, causing driver not brake properly, and can result in an accident. this is the only cloth edition that has this problem . leather seat edition is fine. but, only the cloth edition has a two-way motor that does not allow the seat to go all the way down. consumer cannot touch brakes properly, and feels it is unsafe.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/07/1997 | 1 | 03/25/1997 | |
| Brakes did not work when engaged during sudden acceleration. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| The defective design of speed sensitive steering which caused stress injury to hand and arm. yh | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 07/07/1997 | 1 | 03/25/1997 | |
| Vehicle's steering wheel locked in position, causing accident. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 11/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire sidewall blowout on a michelin p19565hr15. cj | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the front driver side tire had tread seperation while driving at 60mph. the vehicle was considered a total loss. contacted dealer. p195/60r14, honda accord, dot#esr4 jbaa058. nlm | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 1 | 09/23/2000 | |
| While vehicle was parked, one of the dayton quadra se 13 inch tires exploded, a piece of the exploding tire blew off the decorative molding from vehicle, and caused the fender to be torn loose and apparently damaged the power steering pump.(attorney for client)*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/24/2010 | 1 | ||
| Letter from congressman dent on constituent regarding problems her honda accord; please forward response to megan everett *tgw the consumer stated her vehicle unexpectedly accelerated in a parking lot. the consumer stated as she slowed down to make a turn, with her foot on the brake, that's when the incident occurred. the vehicle only came to a stop when it crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a honda repair shop. upon inspection, the repair shop claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 4 | |||
| Engine runaway problem on honda accord.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle experienced 4 incidents of a runaway engine, and is concerned whether or not the government has looked at this as a safety related serious defect and considered it as an investigation. *cb *jb | |||
| 4 | |||
| Engine runaway problem on honda accord.*mr the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on four occasions. the consumer noticed on the website that there were quit a few 2001-2003 honda accord owner's who's vehicle experienced the same problem and wanted to know what was being done about the failures. *nlm *jb | |||
| 08/05/2003 | |||
| While parking and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated and ran into a brick wall. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1997 | 1 | 03/25/1997 | |
| Sudden acceleration. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| Without prior warning gas pedal suddenly sticks intermittrently.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | KNOXVILLE | RUSTY WALLACE HONDA | ||
| TN | KNOXVILLE | WALLACE HONDA |