Owners have filed 476 complaints
about the 1994 Honda Accord with NHTSA between 1995 and 2019.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 25 of 33 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 26
Against the median year of the Honda Accord. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
33.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 22
13% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
22.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1014.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
22.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1318.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2840.6%
150,000+ miles
1318.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 15Jun 2019
Recalls on the 1994 Honda Accord
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E064000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E065000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E060000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
06E049000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06E044000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06E040000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 117,500 milesUrbana, ILCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, STARTING TO GRADUALLY APPLY BRAKES MORE THAN 200 FEET AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION. THERE'S ONLY ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME; IT ALREADY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE INTERSECTION. WHEN MY CAR WAS ABOUT 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE FRONT CAR, I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND WOULD HAVE A DIRECT COLLISION WITH THE FRONT CAR. I IMMEDIATELY MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN. MY CAR'S RIGHT FRONT LIGHT AREA HIT THE FRONT CAR'S LEFT REAR BUMPER. MY CAR CONTINUED MOVING, AND FINALLY STOPPED ON THE CURB/GRASS BY THE SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION. LATER THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CONFIRMED THAT MY CAR HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL, WHICH WAS ALSO LATER CONFIRMED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, WE (MY GIRLFRIEND AND I) HAD THE CAR FOR 7 YEARS. WE HAD NEVER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE TOWARD THE END OF A 250-MILE ROUND TRIP HIGH WAY DRIVING. I DIDN'T FEEL ANY BRAKE PROBLEM DURING THE DRIVING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10522559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesSkokie, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT TRAVELING 35 MPH, WHERE I HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH MY FRONT END. DURING THE IMPACT I RECALL MY BODY MOVING FORWARD, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINING ME, AND MY HEAD CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING MY CHEST. DUE TO THE LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE IMPACT OF THE AIRBAG OCCURRED ON TOP OF MY HEAD. I WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND IT COMPLICATED THE INJURIES TO MY NECK AND HEAD. I ALSO RECEIVED AN AIRBAG BURN ON MY RIGHT WRIST FROM THE ESCAPING GAS FROM THE AIRBAG VENT.
NHTSA complaint #10504741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Valley, GACrash1 injured
SEATS
I WAS STOPPED WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE... MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #10490452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Valley, GACrash
SEATS
WHILE I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #10490451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLewiston, NCFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND NOTICED BLUE AND BLACK SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND DETECTED NO FLAMES. THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, THE CAM SHAFT SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED WITH NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10399965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesLititz, PACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN PARK. ON JULY 5, 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE WHEN THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INTO A DITCH NEAR HIS NEIGHBORS RESIDENCE. THE WHEELS WERE STRADDLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DITCH. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE POLICE WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000. UPDATED 09/15/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/16/10
NHTSA complaint #10341765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 85,000 milesBakersfield, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING. ON MING AND AKERS BAKERSFIELD CA.,
NHTSA complaint #11228313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesBakersfield, CA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING. ON MING AND AKERS BAKERSFIELD CA.,
NHTSA complaint #11228313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shafter, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BOUGHT CAR FROM TOW YARD, FOR 500 BUCKS, HE GAVE ME PAPERS AND I SMOGGED AND TOOK TO DMV, WHERE I THEN PAID FEES AND THE ISSUED ME PAPERS AND NEW PINK SLIP
NHTSA complaint #11118728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shafter, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BOUGHT CAR FROM TOW YARD, FOR 500 BUCKS, HE GAVE ME PAPERS AND I SMOGGED AND TOOK TO DMV, WHERE I THEN PAID FEES AND THE ISSUED ME PAPERS AND NEW PINK SLIP
NHTSA complaint #11118728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesMarysville CA, CA
TIRES
TIRE DRY ROTTING AT 20,000 MILES. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. TIRES ARE BULGING/SEPARATING ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11113601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 270,000 milesMarysville CA, CA
TIRES
TIRE DRY ROTTING AT 20,000 MILES. ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. TIRES ARE BULGING/SEPARATING ON THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11113602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield CA, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TAMARA RECALL , I BOUGHT THE C A E FROM BIRTHDAY AUTO AUCTION AND I HAD IT FOR 2\1 MONTHS AND IT'S STARTED MAKING A STRUGGLING SOUND AND WOULD TAKE LONGER TO START UP THEN AFTER THAT THE WHOLE ENGUIN STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE THERMOMETER WENT OUT THEN IT WOULDN'T SPEED UP PAST 25 MILES FROM THAT POINT I HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT.
NHTSA complaint #11092150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield CA, CA
ENGINE
TAMARA RECALL , I BOUGHT THE C A E FROM BIRTHDAY AUTO AUCTION AND I HAD IT FOR 2\1 MONTHS AND IT'S STARTED MAKING A STRUGGLING SOUND AND WOULD TAKE LONGER TO START UP THEN AFTER THAT THE WHOLE ENGUIN STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE THERMOMETER WENT OUT THEN IT WOULDN'T SPEED UP PAST 25 MILES FROM THAT POINT I HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT.
NHTSA complaint #11092150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield CA, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TAMARA RECALL , I BOUGHT THE C A E FROM BIRTHDAY AUTO AUCTION AND I HAD IT FOR 2\1 MONTHS AND IT'S STARTED MAKING A STRUGGLING SOUND AND WOULD TAKE LONGER TO START UP THEN AFTER THAT THE WHOLE ENGUIN STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE THERMOMETER WENT OUT THEN IT WOULDN'T SPEED UP PAST 25 MILES FROM THAT POINT I HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT.
NHTSA complaint #11092150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,400 milesBoynton Beach, FL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1994 HONDA ACCORD EX IS USED 6 MONTHS OF THE YEAR AS IT IS LEFT AT CONDO AND HAS $17,400 MILES. IT IS A PERFECT RUNNING CAR. ON DECEMBER 19, 2017 AN ICON SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. IT SAID "CHECK". WAS TOLD IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE. WAS GOING TO BRING IT TO MECHANICAL STATION AS IT WAS LATE. AFTER DRIVING ON A HEAVY TRAFFIC MAIN ROAD, IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH NO WARNING. IT WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS ABOUT $450.00. I NOW SEE THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THIS YEARS AGO. I NEVER GOT A RECALL WARNING. THE REASON I AM WRITING THIS IS BECAUSE IF THERE WAS A CAR IN BACK OF ME, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD. IF DRIVING ON I95 WHERE CARS GO TO 85 MILES AN HOUR, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. THIS CAR IS EXCELLENT AND I WAS TOLD BY DELRAY HONDA THAT "THIS ENGINE WILL LAST FOREVER". CARS SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC WHERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO JUST STOP WHILE IN MOTION. IT WAS A DISTRIBUTOR. HAVE A RECEIPT IF NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #11056189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vienna, VA
TIRES
DUNLOP SIGNATURE II 195/60X15 DOT PJRB LK1R A SET OF 4 INSTALLED ON A 1994 HONDA ACCORD IN JANUARY 2015. IN FEBRUARY 2016, ONE TIRE DEVELOPED A SIDE WALL BUBBLE AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BUBBLE WAS NOT CAUSED BY MISUSE OR INJURY TO THE TIRE. THE REPLACEMENT TIRE DEVELOPED A SIDE WALL BUBBLE IN AUGUST 2016.
NHTSA complaint #10897064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norfolk, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PRODUCTS. *SMD
NHTSA complaint #10852651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCATOR BEACON HAD BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10825073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30 milesMeridianville, AL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT CLEAR WITH DEFROST ON. IT FOGGS UP SO BAD YOU CAN NOT SEE TO DRIVE. VERY DANGEROUS. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO FOR MY 16 YR OLD TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL. NOW WITH THE WEATHER CHANGE I SEE IT IS NOW IS NOT SAFE.
NHTSA complaint #10821620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 215,000 milesUnion City, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S RPMS LOWERED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN IGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
NHTSA complaint #10669709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 215,000 milesUnion City, CA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S RPMS LOWERED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN IGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
NHTSA complaint #10669709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Hampton, NY
AIR BAGS
1994 HONDA ACCORD EX. POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEFECT. *TA THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN HIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10659571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesWestlake Village, CA
POWER TRAIN
KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WAS INADVERTANTLY LEFT IN THE " DRIVE " POSITION. VEHICLE HAD ROLLED ABOUT 20 FEET IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I RETURNED. THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN IF THE " IGNITION INTERLOCK " IS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10577728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,200 milesFalls Church, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN THE PEDAL WENT DOWN NEARLY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY. THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED JUST AFT OF THE GAS TANK WHERE IT PASSES TRANSVERSELY OVER THE FRAME TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. THE LINE FORE AND AFT IS COATED BUT THIS SECTION IS NOT AND HAD CORRODED. THE CONDITION OF THE BRAKE LINE AT THIS POINT IS NOT VISIBLE TO INSPECTION WHEN THE CAR IS ON A HOIST.
NHTSA complaint #10564745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,500 milesUrbana, ILCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, STARTING TO GRADUALLY APPLY BRAKES MORE THAN 200 FEET AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION. THERE'S ONLY ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME; IT ALREADY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE INTERSECTION. WHEN MY CAR WAS ABOUT 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE FRONT CAR, I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, AND WOULD HAVE A DIRECT COLLISION WITH THE FRONT CAR. I IMMEDIATELY MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN. MY CAR'S RIGHT FRONT LIGHT AREA HIT THE FRONT CAR'S LEFT REAR BUMPER. MY CAR CONTINUED MOVING, AND FINALLY STOPPED ON THE CURB/GRASS BY THE SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION. LATER THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CONFIRMED THAT MY CAR HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL, WHICH WAS ALSO LATER CONFIRMED BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, WE (MY GIRLFRIEND AND I) HAD THE CAR FOR 7 YEARS. WE HAD NEVER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE TOWARD THE END OF A 250-MILE ROUND TRIP HIGH WAY DRIVING. I DIDN'T FEEL ANY BRAKE PROBLEM DURING THE DRIVING BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10522559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesSkokie, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT TRAVELING 35 MPH, WHERE I HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH MY FRONT END. DURING THE IMPACT I RECALL MY BODY MOVING FORWARD, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINING ME, AND MY HEAD CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD HITTING MY CHEST. DUE TO THE LATE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE IMPACT OF THE AIRBAG OCCURRED ON TOP OF MY HEAD. I WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND IT COMPLICATED THE INJURIES TO MY NECK AND HEAD. I ALSO RECEIVED AN AIRBAG BURN ON MY RIGHT WRIST FROM THE ESCAPING GAS FROM THE AIRBAG VENT.
NHTSA complaint #10504741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Valley, GACrash1 injured
SEATS
I WAS STOPPED WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE... MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #10490452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Valley, GACrash
SEATS
WHILE I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR. MY SEAT BROKE AND IT LEFT ME IN A RECLINING POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #10490451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodland, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL IN 2004. OVER SEVEN YEARS, HAS BECOME EXTENSIVE. I DID COMPLAIN TO DEALER AND HONDA EVEN THOUGHT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WAS TOLD IT WAS "AN OLD CAR". AT THIS POINT, PERHAPS 40 PERCENT OF PAINTED METAL HAS CLEAR COAT MISSING (PEELED). HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER HONDAS WITH SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10425301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesSeattle, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
CLEAR COAT ON VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL IN 2001. OVER TEN YEARS, HAS BECOME EXTENSIVE. I DID NOT COMPLAIN TO DEALER AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. AT THIS POINT, PERHAPS 40 PERCENT OF PAINTED METAL HAS CLEAR COAT MISSING (PEELED).
NHTSA complaint #10423189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.