60 of the
700 complaints about the 2007 Honda Accord are about the
electrical system — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
89,000 miles.
I became the 2nd owner of this car. My ownership had been a blessing because of the 1st owner having such a profound history of care and maintained. I randomly had a misfire in my cylinder 2. I took my car to EL Cerrito Honda in El Cerrito, Ca. After my car came from this dealership all kinds of different things begun to take place. Ive never put cameras or listening devices of any sort, nothing that was not made with my car should have been added or changed to its original make. The PCM/ECM was reset by the HDS system which has played a part in the illegal malfunctions of its systems. I have been robbed, Followed and watched from inside my car which i HAVE NEVER given anyone consent to have access to my private life. This has been 9 months of my car misfiring, Capital City Honda in Sacamento,Ca had done the same repair and did not sign the release of liability that El Cerrito Honda issued for the return of my 275.00$ diagnoses but the 571.00 paid for the work done they kept. The Bureau Of Automotive Repair told me to contact The NHTSA for the complaint against Honda Motors for Laws/Regulations. My car has become a safety liability to myself and other drivers lives because of its mechanical and electrical altering without my consent and laws broken by the State of California Vehicle Codes and Pen code 637.7.
NHTSA complaint #11699898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 201,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 309,000.
NHTSA complaint #11678158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact purchased the vehicle from a private seller on July 27, 2025. The contact stated that the advertisement and the odometer indicated that the mileage was 151,640. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact purchased a Carfax report which indicated that the last service date was October 22, 2024, at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle, where the mileage was reported as 221,478. The seller was not made aware of the issue.
NHTSA complaint #11676799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Hall, AR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical component malfunctioning Knock Sensor: code error: p0325 I noticed my check engine light had came on but wasn't on for long and had turned off on the dash. A few weeks later the check engine light reappeared and did not go back off. Upon this happening I noticed a major difference in my vehicle performance. The fuel consumption had significantly increased, I recognized these shake like vibrations when sitting in park or at a complete stop. A "knocking noise" I would hear coming from the engine, as well as rough idling almost as if there was a "stalling/hesitant" idling that sounded very off. Adding a very noticeable reduced power from the engine that was not there when the check engine light was not on. This has been a confirmed malfunction and should be replaced due to the importance the knock sensor provides to the engine of this vehicle. This was confirmed by an employee at a parts store, with there computer code reader. Upon request for inspection; I have open availability. Confirmed: March 4, 2025 The additional code provided also stated the catalytic converter is recommended to be replaced as well. Engine related systems that power the vehicle such as (catalyst pipes) Powertrain (previously recalled prior time frame) due to this being a numerously reported issue with many other owners of this same vehicle I own. There is a reoccurring issue that absolutely goes hand in hand with the performance and job of the also stated ongoing problems I'm facing. The knock sensor is a vital part to the powertrain system that helps optimize engine performance and protects it from harmful knocking by monitoring combustion irregularities. Potentially if these are current issues, and have caused any kind of damage, the damage alone effects as follows: -wiring issues, internal malfunction, physical damage , corrosion from exposure to engine fluids, internal short circuit, mechanical damage, faulty wiring,excessive vibrations, wear and tear from use.
NHTSA complaint #11646443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Freeland, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car will randomly honk on its on while drive or even while parked. And the doors also constantly auto lock
NHTSA complaint #11612961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Los Angeles, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I have problems with my Knox sensor on the dashboard of my car. It refuses to accept my Cataylic converter as part of my car and I have taken it to many repair shops to get fixed and it just keep messing up.
NHTSA complaint #11527022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rosedale, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Green key light keeps blinking car won’t start transporter is good but the car won’t start .
NHTSA complaint #11504035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 197,000 milesOxford, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION DESTROYED
NHTSA complaint #11384480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harrisburg, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIRST OF ALL I'M REALLY SURPRISED TO FIND OUT THAT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THE A PCM - ECM POWER RELAY. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. BASICALLY WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IF I HAVE THE HEAT ON THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF WHEN I SLOW DOWN OR COME TO A STOP. IF I FLASH MY HIGH BEAMS THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF (WHILE AT A STOP). FINALLY I TOOK MY CAR TO A FRIEND AND THEIR AUTO LINK TESTER READ P0685-ECM- PCM. HE TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP WHICH I DID AND HAD TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE AGENT THERE INFORM ME THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. NOW FOR 2 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWN FOR OVER 10 YEARS, AND EVERY NOW AND THEN IT TURNS OFF ON ME WHEN I'M AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN AND SOMETIMES WHEN I SLOW DOWN. THERE HAS BEEN 2 TIMES THAT I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE TURNS OFF. FOR YEARS I HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED HONDA ACCORD BUT WITH THEM NOT OWNING UP TO THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING WITH THEIR VEHICLES AS FAR A SAFETY ISSUE I MIGHT HAVE TO LOOK INTO PURCHASING ANOTHER MAKE AND MODEL WHEN I PURCHASE MY NEXT VEHICLE. HONDA NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THESE MODEL OF ACCORDS SO PEOPLE CAN THEIR VEHICLE INTO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEIR ELECTRICAL SOFTWARE UPDATED.
NHTSA complaint #11375673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,523 milesColumbia, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE AN INTERMITTENT BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. IT GETS LOUDER AND MORE OFTEN WHEN THE CAR WARMS UP. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP NAMED O'DONNELL HONDA IN ELLICOTT CITY, MD. THE SUPERVISOR MR. JERRY FURR OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID HE NEVER HEARD OF A DIODE IN THE ALTERNATOR YET I FOUND ON GOOGLE THAT THIS VIDEO SHOWED THAT EXACT PROBLEM. I ALSO CAME IN TO GET MY GLOVE BOX REPAIRED BECAUSE IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THEY SAID IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE BECAUSE THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE GLOVE BOX. SO, THEY SAID JUST PULL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR OF THE GLOVE BOX AND IT MAY OR MAY NOT OPEN WITH TRIAL AND ERROR. THAT GLOVE BOX WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE WHEN IT WAS NEW. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM CARMAX IN 2010. THIS PROBLEM WITH THE GLOVEBOX SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED IN 2007 WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW. SO, I SPENT SEVERAL HOURS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME BACK MY CAR WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING AND THEY CHARGED ME $69. WHAT A WASTE!
NHTSA complaint #11341865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesCleveland, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR ACTS LIKE IT HAS NO POWER ON TAKE OFF, SHIFTING HARD, ONCE UP TO MAYBE 40 MPH CAR BEGINS JERKING AND THE A/C AND HEAT STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY AT ALMOST THE SAME TIME WITHIN A DAY OR TWO. I CAN TURN THE AIR ON AND IT WILL BLOW FOR MAYBE 20 SECONDS THEN JUST COMPLETELY STOP BLOWING WHICH BEING IT ALL HAPPENED AT PRACTICALLY THE SAME TIME IS FISHY TO ME. THE CAR ONLY HAS 156K MILES AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO CONTINUE MAKING PAYMENT AND PAY A COUPLE THOUSAND TO GET IT FIXED. THIS IS CRAZY I THOUGHT HONDA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A GREAT CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11231567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,698 milesIndialantic, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE LOCKS ON MY CAR WILL NOT OPEN. REGARDLESS OF THE WIRELESS ENTRY OR MANUALLY OPENING WITH A KEY OR EVEN FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE DOOR UNLOCKS THEN LOCKS. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS A SEVERE HAZARD AS MY CHILDREN WERE LOCKED IN THE CAR AND I HAD TO TAKE NECESSARY MEASURES TO GET IN THE CAR THROUGH THE TRUNK TO GET THEM OUT. HONDA SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEM AND I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS AND THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA TO FIX. PLEASE HELP ME SO I CAN GET INTO MY CAR AND DRIVE SAFELY WITHOUT KNOWING ILL BE STUCK IN THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11181296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesFresno, CACrashFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IN 2010 I PURCHASED A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. PRICE OF THE VEHICLE WAS 18000. IN THE CITY OF SELMA, AT SELMA DEALERSHIP. I WAS NOT INFORMED THAT BOTH SIDES OF THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T WORK. MY FIRST CAR ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN 2011, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT FLARE UP. EVERY YEAR AFTER THAT ACCIDENT I HAD MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS FIRE DAMAGE AND MORE. IN 2012 OR 2013 I CALL THE HONDA CORPORATE OFFICE AND INFORMED THEM THAT MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T WORK. THE SUPERVISOR AT THE TIME DID NOTHING WHEN I HAD FILED A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE COMPANY. I ALSO WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN SEMLA WHERE I BROUGHT THE CAR, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. SOMETIME IN 2016 I WENT TO A PAINT SHOP AND COULDN'T GET THE VEHICLE PAINTED BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTED AIRBAGS. MACCO PAINT SHOP SHOWED ME A DOCUMENT WHERE MY HONDA 2007 HAD A RECALLED ON AIRBAGS. IN 2017 SOME DOCUMENTS CAME WHERE THEY WHERE SUING HONDA FOR THE DEFECT AIRBAGS, I SIGN DOCUMENTS TO RECEIVE FIVE-HUNDRED NO LATER THAN FEB. 2018. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY MONEY AND I SURE HAVE .
NHTSA complaint #11132709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesLockport, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUZZING SOUND IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND CAR DOES NOT START. CAR IS OFF AND STATIONARY. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY SINCE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2016. I DID READ ABOUT A RECALL ABOUT THIS WITH HONDA'S AND TOYOTA'S.
NHTSA complaint #11120146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48 milesFresno, CACrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN I FRIST BROUGHT THIS CAR THE AIR BAGS WHERE NOT WORKING. I WAS INFORM BY MACCO PAINT SHOP IN 2015 THAT THE AIR BAGS HAD A RECALLED. I ALSO CALLED HONDA CORPORATION OFFICE IN ORDER TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE ACCIDENTS I HAD SINCE I BROUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 8 2010, HONDA REFUSE TO HONOR MY REQUEST. I ALSO HAD CAR REPAIRS THAT DIDN'T PASS SMOG. I NEVER RECEIVE A NOTICE THAT HONDA HAD A RECALLED ON AIRBAG UNTIL 2017 THEY STARTED SENDING UPS LETTERS TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS.I AM A 63 YEAR OLD WOMEN WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PROBLEMS. IN NOVEMBER 2017 THE COMPANY SINCE A LETTER IN REGARDS OF A LAW SUIT AGAINST HONDA. I WENT ONLINE TO FILE BEFORE THE DEAD LINE , WHICH IS JANUARY 08 2018. I ALSO REQUEST FORMS BUT I FEEL THEY DIDN'T GET THEM. I CONCERN I WILL NOT GET MY REFUND. HONDA CORPORATED OFFICE HAS ALL MY INFORMATION AND ALL THE 7 ACCIDENT I OCCUR.
NHTSA complaint #11065435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,000 milesMableton, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY MODULE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY ANYMORE. I GIT IN MY CAR ON 08-15-2017 AND MY AC WAS NO LONGER WORKING. IT HAS COMPLETELY STOP BLOWING. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING TO ANOTHER PERSON. CAN YOU SUGGEST WHAT CAN BE DONE.
NHTSA complaint #11016465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesHouston, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND SHE COULD NOT REMEMBER WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IN MOTION WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH A DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #10967198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,000 milesFresno, CACrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DEFECTED AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDE. HAD SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WHERE I WAS INJURY, AND HAD TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint #10958270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesMcpherson, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALL WINDOWS OTHER THAN DRIVERS WINDOW QUIT WORKING. IT IS NOT WINDOW LOCK, THE SWITCHES CLICK LIKE THEY ARE GETTING SIGNAL BUT THEY DO NOT WORK. ONLY DRIVERS WINDOW WORKS. THEY ALL QUIT ALL AT ONCE.
NHTSA complaint #10920280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesDurham, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEAT AND AIR STOPPED WORKING. ONLY ONE WINDOW WILL GO DOWN BRIGHT LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. DOORS WILL LOCK BY THEMSELVES. CD PLAYER STOPPED RADIO STOPPED BUT STARTED AGAIN
NHTSA complaint #10913896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesFort Worth, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I PUT THE ALL FOUR WINDOWS DOWN BEFORE DRIVING. AFTER I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION, I PUT ALL FOUR WINDOWS UP, LATER ON THAT DAY BEFORE LEAVING MY DESTINATION, I TRIED TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN. THE ONLY WINDOW THAT WOULD GO DOWN WAS THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THE OTHER WINDOWS WOULD MAKE A CLICKING SOUND, BUT WOULDN'T GO BACK DOWN. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN MANY HONDA ACCORD MODELS. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF THE COMPANY WOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM, HONDA OWNERS ARE VERY LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY MANY OF US. THIS PROBLEM MAKES ME A LITTLE SKEPTICAL ABOUT BUYING ANOTHER HONDA.
NHTSA complaint #10893942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,025 milesCypress, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, BATTERY LIGHT TURNED ON AND OFF, STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF, CAR TURNED OFF AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IT SELF.
NHTSA complaint #10872441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesHackettstown, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10854764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesBloomington, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FRONT PASSANGER AND BACK WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WORKS PERFECTLY. I CAN HEAR A 'SOUND' WHEN I TRY TO SLIDE DOWN THOSE WINDOWS, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. WHEN I GOOGLED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I COULD SEE MANY DRIVERS USING ACCORD 2007 FACING SIMILAR ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10850298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 199,656 milesOxford, ME
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION ALLOWS YOU TO REMOVE KEY WHILE STILL RUNNING AND IN GEAR. WENT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR IN A HURRY AND KEPT ROLLING. JUMPED BACK IN BUT COULDN'T STOP BEFORE HIT GARAGE DOOR AND DAMAGED FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #10807540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,000 milesMiami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA ACCORD THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WORKS BUT OTHER 3 WINDOWS DON'T. WHEN I HIT THE MASTER SWITCH ON DRIVERS DOOR TO TRY TO ROLL THE OTHER 3 WINDOWS DOWN YOU CAN HEAR THE SWITCH CLICK AT THE SWITCH ON THE DOOR UR TRYING TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN BUT IT DOES NOT MOVE. IT ALL STARTED WHEN I USED MY KEY TO PUT ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN(TURN KEY TWICE TO LEFT AND HOLD) BEFORE ENTERING THE CAR. THEN, ONCE I BEGAN DRIVING I DECIDED TO ADJUST MY WINDOWS BUT IT DID NOT EVEN BUDGE, EXCEPT OF COURSE FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE NIGHT BEFORE I DIDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10793007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warner Robins, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND BACK ARE MAKING BRINGING NOISES AND FRONT WILL NOT ROLL UP.
NHTSA complaint #10785806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I PURCHASED/FINANCED A USED- 2007 HONDA ACCORD ON 4/2/2015. OUTSIDE OF AN AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN JUNE, THERE WERE 4 CONSECUTIVE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS THAT OCCURRED AND IS CURRENTLY PENDING - 1) REAR DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW MOTOR SEIZED, 2) BOTH KEYLESS FOBS STOPPED WORKING AND REQUIRES REPROGRAMMING, ACCORDING TO MECHANIC, 3) CD/AUX BUTTON NO LONGER FUNCTIONING, AND 4) REAR DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE WINDOW MOTORS HAVE ALL SEIZED AND NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE SALESMAN DID NOT DISCLOSE PHYSICAL FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE ON SALE DATE, AND DID NOT OFFER ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION UPON NOTIFICATION. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN DEALERSHIP'S POSSESSION OVER A YEAR - FROM SALE DATE. HOWEVER, THEY (OWNER/SALESMAN) GUARANTEED THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE AS ABOVE STANDARD AND RECOMMENDED EXTENDED WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #10780930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,617 milesOakville, CT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PASSENGER WINDOWS (1 FRONT & 2 REAR) STOPPED WORKING. WHEN THEY STOPPED WORKING, THE WINDOWS WERE PARTIALLY DOWN. I COULD NOT RAISE THE WINDOWS BY ANY USUAL MEANS. ALL I WOULD GET IS A CLICKING SOUND AT THE MASTER WINDOW CONTROL AND THE INDIVIDUAL RESPECTIVE WINDOWS CONTROLS WHEN I TRIED TO RAISE THEM. THE ONLY WINDOW THAT WOULD OPERATE IN A NORMAL MANNER WAS THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. THE DRIVER'S WINDOW WOULD GO UP OR DOWN AS NEEDED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT HAS AFFECTED MANY HONDA MODELS OF VARIOUS YEARS, INCLUDING MODELS NEWER & OLDER THAT MY 2007 HONDA ACCORD SE. THE ISSUE DOES NOT INVOLVE A WINDOW REGULATOR, NOR WINDOW MOTOR. IT APPEARS TO INVOLVE THE MASTER WINDOW CONTROL AND/OR THE VEHICLE'S ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S WINDOWS. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY HONDA AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS OF HONDA VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10746351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,000 milesSeatac, WAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A HONDA DEALERSHIP IN THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY 2015. THE CAR HAD 2 OR 3 PREVIOUS OWNERS WHO DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF KEEPING UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE. THE CAR HAD ALSO JUST BEEN INSPECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RELOCATING TO THE WEST COAST WITH MY FIANC. FOUR HOURS AWAY FROM OUR FINAL DESTINATION, THE CAR SHUT OFF AND I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED ON. I QUICKLY GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE IT COMPLETELY DIED. MY FIANC AND I HOPPED OUT THE CAR TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD. BY THIS TIME YOU COULD SMELL THE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, BUT A FIRE WAS NOT VISIBLE LOOKING DIRECTLY UNDER THE HOOD. ANOTHER DRIVER, WHO HAPPENED TO BE A FIRE FIGHTER, WHO WAS ON THE SAME HIGHWAY STOPPED AND TOLD US TO BACK AWAY FROM THE CAR BECAUSE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. ONCE WE MOVED BACK, WE WERE ABLE TO SEE THE FIRE UNDER THE CAR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE (IF YOU'RE FACING THE CAR). WE COULD ALSO SEE THAT THE FIRE WAS MELTING SOMETHING. YOU COULD SEE THE SUBSTANCE MELTING TO THE GROUND. THE FIRE FIGHTER CALLED THE POLICE AND INVESTIGATED THE FIRE HIMSELF. HE SAID THAT IT WAS SOME TYPE OF WIRING ISSUE AND THE FIRE DEPT. CONFIRMED THIS AS WELL WHEN THEY FINALLY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO INSPECT THE CAR. HE AGAIN STRESSED THE FACT THAT WE NEEDED TO STAY BACK BECAUSE THE CAR COULD BLOW AT ANY MOMENT, WHICH WAS DEVASTATING NEWS BECAUSE EVERYTHING WE OWNED WAS IN THE CAR. THANKFULLY A POLICE OFFICER ARRIVED AND DIFFUSED THE FIRE. I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT I DID NOTICE THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION FOR SOME ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CAR AND I ONLY HAD IT LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE 1 PAYMENT TO MY FINANCE COMPANY. I JUST WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION TO PREVENT ANY OTHER INCIDENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10712032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.