55 of the
700 complaints about the 2007 Honda Accord are about the
engine — 8% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
70,235 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.
Chicago, ILCrash
ENGINE
Car revs up at a stop sign, red light, heavy traffic, recently when making right turn. While in heavy traffic, stop and go barely moving, car stopped with foot on brake, traffic not moving, car revved up extremely high, the harder I stepped on the brake the higher it revved up, as cars started to move I took my foot off the brake, car jerked forward fast and I hit another car. No injuries, no major damage. Have taken car twice to mechanic, can’t find anything. Called Honda dealer same day of incident and brought in the car the following morning for diagnostic test, received phone call some hours later and told they can’t find anything wrong. There have been no warning lamps, and it happens unexpectedly. It’s happened before but very low and you can drive for months with nothing happening. I’ve been driving all year but this last time was different and happened 7/8 times. Found out on the internet there have been 10 recalls in 2019 one was for Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124, but I’ve never received notification on any of the 10 recalls.
NHTSA complaint #11679648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesOwings Mills, MD
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plug in cylinder #5 had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #11662801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Hall, AR
ENGINE
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.
Rosedale, NY
ENGINE
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.
Chicago, IL
ENGINE
WELL I WENT TO GO LOOK AT A 2007 HONDA ACCORD ON DEC/4/2020 IN CHICAGO,IL & WHEN I FIRST PICKED UP THE VEHICLE IT HAD 93,000 MILES ON IT I EVEN TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVER AROUND THE BLOCK ON 6430 S ELLIS IT WAS DRIVING FINE INTO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOON AS I LEFT FROM GETTING MY PLATES FOR THE CAR SO I DECIDED TO GET IT FIXED JUST BECAUSE I KNEW IT HAD LOW MILES SO A MONTH PASS THEN MY HEATER VALVE WAS BROKEN MY CAR STARTED SMOKING ON THE HIGHWAY SO I LET THE CAR COOL DOWN & HEADED TO THE HONDA DOWNTOWN DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT'S THE PROBLEM THAT'S WHEN THE RAN A DIAGNOSE THEY FIND MULTIPLE PARTS BROKEN( REAR SWAY BAR LINK, HEATER VALVE, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, WINDOWS, INPUT & OUTPUT HOSE, & PURGE VALVE) I TRIED MY BEST TO GET EVERYTHING FIX ON THE CAR BUT I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE SURE THIS CAR DRIVE HOW IT SUPPOSED TOO
NHTSA complaint #11399897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesDenver, CO
ENGINE
I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR AND HAD IT 1 WEEK AND I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY AND CAR STARTED MISFIRING. THIS HAPPENED RIGHT WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND TURNED ON MY A/C. 3 CODES CAME ON WHICH WERE P0420, P0139, AND P2647. I WAS TOLD I NEED TO REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. I HAVE SEEN MANY RECALLS ON HERE FOR THAT SAME THING BUT WHEN I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN IT SAYS 0 RECALLS FOR MY CAR. I JUST REALLY FEEL IT IS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN 11V395000
NHTSA complaint #11340802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,000 milesFort Benning, GA
ENGINE
THE STEERING GOT REALLY TIGHT HARD TO TURN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING LOUD WASN'T DOING IT BEFORE AND I SEEN THERE A LOT OF RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11327146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,689 milesWalton, KY
ENGINE
WAS DRIVING ON MAIN ROAD OF SUBDIVISION AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST A LOT OF POWER. WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH EVEN WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR. ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR STOPPED WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #11266517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesCleveland, TN
ENGINE
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.
Desert HOT Springs, CACrash
ENGINE
MY SON AND HIS FRIEND WERE BOTH WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS AND THEY RAN THE LIGHT ON YELLOW SINCE IT WAS NOT SAFE TO STOP BECAUSE OF THE SPEED HE WAS GOING. WHICH ANYTHING ABOVE 35 MAKES IT UNSAFE. AND OF COURSE THE PERSON TOOK OFF BEING CARELESS HERSELF. AND OF COURSE AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT THE HONDA AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED AND THE SEATBELTS BECAME LOOSE SO BOTH MY SON & HIS FRIEND HAD TO BRACE THEMSELVES FROM THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT. BECAUSE THE SEATBELTS BECAME LOOSE AND NOW THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. AS IF THE AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSE TO DEPLOYED AND NEVER DID.
NHTSA complaint #11191433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesGlendale, AZ
ENGINE
I HAD TO REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION WITHIN FIRST YEAR & HONDA DEALER TOLD ME IS VERY COMMON; BAD SUSPENSION ON 07 HONDAS, BUT ONCE REPLACED WILL LAST FOREVER-SO WHY NOT A FACTORY DEFECT!? THEN AT 3 YEARS SOMETHING IN FRONT SUSPENSION, SAME STORY. NOW THE VTC ACTUATOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT-RUMBLING NOISE AT STARTUP FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE, WHICH I'M FINDING OUT IS THE CASE WITH A LOT OF HONDAS NOW, OLD & BRAND NEW. OLD HONDAS USED TO LAST; USED TO BE EXCELLENT & ALL I'VE DRIVEN PAST 25 YEARS. NOW THE HONDA BRAND IS UNRELIABLE - LOYAL HONDA OWNERS LIKE ME, AFTER 25 YEARS DRIVING ONLY HONDA, ARE SWITCHING BRANDS. HONDA IS NOT THE RELIABLE CAR IT ONCE WAS. I WILL NEVER BUY HONDA AGAIN BECAUSE OF MAJOR PROBLEMS I HAD ON MY 07 RIGHT FROM THE START (I BOUGHT MY 07 HONDA BRAND NEW IN 08) & HAD PROBLEMS I NEVER SAW BEFORE IN THE PAST EVEN WITH 15+-YEAR OLD HONDAS.
NHTSA complaint #11172998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 192,867 milesHouston, TXFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN EAGLE HONDA OF HOUSTON (18787 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77065, (866) 495-7073) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V222000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,867.
NHTSA complaint #11169947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesSmyrna, GA
ENGINE
MY CAR HAS HAD ENGINE ISSUES FOR THE LAST ALMOST 8 YEARS. BURNING OIL AT A MASSIVE RATE. IT ALSO STALLS WITH THIS SUDDEN JERK AND ROCKING SENSATION WHEN ACCELERATING/SHIFTING AT A LOW SPEED. I BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW BUT FIRST BEGAN EXPERIENCING THIS ROCKING SENSATION IN NOVEMBER OF 2008 WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AT A LOW SPEED ON A STREET. THIS ROCKING STOPPED ON ITS OWN FOR QUITE A WHILE. THEN IN APRIL 2011 IT BEGAN AGAIN WHERE AT HONDA'S DIAGNOSIS AND RECOMMENDATION THEY TOOK MY ENGINE APART AND 'FIXED' THE PROBLEM WHEN IT LATER AROSE IN 2014. THIS ISSUE HAS NOW ESCALATED TO THE ENGINE STALLING WHEN I DRIVE OVER 80 MILES AN HOUR - ACCELERATION SUSPENDS UNTIL THE SPEED DROPS BACK DOWN TO 70 MILES AN HOUR. IT'S SO UNSAFE BUT BECAME PREDICTABLE AND NORMAL. IN ALL OF THIS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF HENCE CAUSING THE CAR TO FAIL EMISSIONS TESTS. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP ALONG WITH EXCESSIVE BURNING OF OIL. I HAVE PERFORMED THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO SAY THAT MY CONSUMPTION - THOUGH CLEARLY EXCESSIVE AND VERY DARK - IS TECHNICALLY WITHIN HONDA'S PARAMETERS. EVERY TIME I RE-VISITED EITHER ISSUE I WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND AND NOW DEEMED BY MANY MECHANICS EVEN AT HONDA TO NOT PUT ANYMORE MONEY INTO THE CAR. THE DIAGNOSES WENT FROM O2 SENSOR TO CAM CHAIN TO NOW THE ROCKER ARM. IN 2014 WHEN HONDA SUPOSSESLY 'FIXED' THE CAM CHAIN I WAS EXPLICITLY TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE REASON MY CAR JERKED AND ROCKED BUT CLEARLY THAT WAS A FABRICATION. MY CAR PRESENTLY BURNS AT MINIMUM 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK. UPON RECENT RESEARCH I SAW A RECALL ON 2007 HONDA ACCOR ENGINES FOR STALLING BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA complaint #11099366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,136 milesHouston, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLY THE FUEL CAP, WHICH WAS PURCHASED AT THE DEALER (RUSSELL & SMITH HONDA, 2900 S LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77054). THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACE THE FUEL CAP, BUT THE ENGINE INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER (GILLMAN HONDA, 10595 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, HOUSTON, TX 77099) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED IN 2014. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,136.
NHTSA complaint #11067029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,136 milesHouston, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS POSSIBLY THE FUEL CAP, WHICH WAS PURCHASED AT THE DEALER (RUSSELL & SMITH HONDA, 2900 S LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77054). THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACE THE FUEL CAP, BUT THE ENGINE INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER (GILLMAN HONDA, 10595 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, HOUSTON, TX 77099) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED IN 2014. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,136.
NHTSA complaint #11067029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesHagerstown, MD
ENGINE
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS A SPARK PLUG BLEW INTO THE ENGINE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, WE WERE GOING NO MORE THAN 50MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY JUST SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CUT ON . HAVE TAKEN IT TO A NEARBY HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE SPARK PLUG FLEW OUT OF PLACE AND THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED. LAST YEAR IN 2016 THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11044424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,840 milesNokomis, FL
ENGINE
A WEAK POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE LEAK IS A FIRE HAZARD & MAY HAVE A RECALL...PER MECHANIC ON 7/26/16 CAR HAS 101,000 MILES. I JUST BOUGHT CAR 6/16 & TOOK IN FOR OIL CHANGE. I AM LEERY OF DRIVING CAR VERY FAR SO CHECKING FOR RECALL BEFORE INVESTING ANY FURTHER.
NHTSA complaint #10893945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 205,000 milesClemmons, NC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10888577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,720 milesAtlanta, GA
ENGINE
I WAS LEAVING HOME ON JULY 7TH AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON JUST AFTER I PULLED OUT. ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON. TESTING BY KIA SERVICE CENTER DONE ON JULY 13TH SAYS THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS GOING OUT AND REPAIRS WILL COST OVER $2,000 AND WILL STOP MOVING WHEN IT GOES OUT. THERE IS NO WAY TO ESTIMATE HOW LONG BEFORE IT BREAKS DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND MAINTAINED. I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THEN THE LIGHT CAME ON. RESEARCH SHOWS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2003 - 2004 HONDA ACCORD THAT OCCURS BEFORE 60,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS A DEFECT IN MY VEHICLE ALSO.
NHTSA complaint #10887977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boca Raton, FLFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED FROM UNDER FRONT HOOD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE READ WHERE SIMILAR HONDA VEHICLES WERE CATCHING ON FIRE DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE STEERING HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING HOSE AND SHE BELIEVED HER VEHICLE MAY BE IN THAT CATEGORY.
NHTSA complaint #10851591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,135 milesSpring Valley, CAFire
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG IN CYLINDER #4 WAS BLOWN OUT WHILE GOING FREEWAY SPEEDS, DESTROYING THE IGNITION COIL AND ENGINE COVER AND DENTING THE HOOD. THE EJECTED SPARK PLUG LANDED IN THE FRONT BUMPER /PASSENGER FENDER IGNITING A FIRE!
NHTSA complaint #10760180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,000 milesRuskin, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AIR CONDITIONER HAS NEVER WORKED WELL SINCE NEW IN 2007.
NHTSA complaint #10700770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesBrookline, MA
ENGINE
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WITH ENGINE STUCK AT FULL THROTTLE.. CONDITIONS AT THE TIME: SNOW ON ROAD; LARGE SNOW BANKS AT SIDES OF ROAD.. I HAD BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN ORDER TO TURN MY CAR AROUND SO AS TO POINT FRONT-OUT.I THEN STARTED TO BACK DOWN THE DRIVEWAY.THE CAR GOT STUCK AGAINST A PILE OF SNOW PART WAY INTO THE DRIVEWAY (WE JUST HAD A SERIES OF LARGE SNOWSTORMS, BUT THE NIGHT WAS CLEAR).I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN "'DRIVE"' AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE DRIVEWAY.A WHEEL STATED TO SPIN (I BELIEVE IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVEWHEEL), SO I GUNNED THE ENGINE.THE CAR GOT FREE, HEADING TOWARD THE SNOW BANK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OPPOSITE THE DRIVEWAY.I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND ONTO THE BRAKE, APPLYING FORCE ON THE BRAKE.THE ENGINE REMAINED IN FULL THROTTLE DESPITE MY HAVING MOVED MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND ONTO THE BRAKE AND MY APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE..THE CAR HAD PROPELLED ITSELF INTO THE SNOW BANK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE ENGINE REMAINED IN FULL THROTTLE. I COULD FEEL THE PULSATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL UNDER MY FOOT AS I CONTINUED TO TRY TO BRAKE.I FINALLY TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE ENGINE STOPPED. I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION INTO "PARK".I THEN TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON AND STARTED THE ENGINE WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE, AND IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE WAS AGAIN IN FULL THROTTLE, ALTHOUGH IN "PARK"' -- SO THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AGAIN.I TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON. THIS TIME THE IDLE WAS NORMAL..I WAS ABLE TO BACK THE CAR BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10681387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesChicago, IL
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VIBRATIONS INCREASED, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,300.
NHTSA complaint #10598977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesLitchfield Park, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE MOUNTS ARE CRACKED. WHEN CHECKING THE INTERNET THERE ARE A HIGH NUMBER OF INCIDENTS. THIS HAS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL TO HAVE THE CRACKED MOUNTS FIXED !
NHTSA complaint #10595657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VSA AND ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON THEN VEHICLE LOST POWER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEED WENT DOWN FROM 65 MPH TO 20 MPH. HE TRIED TO STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR TO REGAIN SPEED, BUT TO NO AVAIL. SO, HE DECIDED TO TURN OFF A RAMP TO PREVENT ANY ACCIDENT. A WEEK PRIOR, HIS WIFE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. HIS WIFE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY STATED THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE UPDATED, AS THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10567323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 231,158 milesDES Plaines, ILCrash
ENGINE
[XXX] OF APOLLO CASUALTY COMPANY INSURANCE AS SUBROGEE OF [XXX], OUR INSURED SAYS WE WERE DRIVING WEST ON STEARNS ROAD WHEN WE NOTICED A PLASTIC/RUBBER SMELL COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER WE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH. AT WHICH POINT WE PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. I WALKED OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO CHECK ON THE SMOKE AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED FLAMES FROM UP UNDER THE DASH. WE BACKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN TWO MINUTES THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10552216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,721 milesCarson, CA
ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING & NOTICE MY CAR WAS DRIVING A LITTLE BIT SLUGGISH & KEPT ON GETTING WORSE, SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THEY HAD MY CAR FOR A WEEK & TOLD ME THAT BOTH CAT. CONVERTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE CAUSE: TENSIONER LEAKING & MOUNTS BROKEN, SO I PAID FOR WORK, GOT MY CAR BACK BUT IT SEEMED LIKE THEY DIDN??T EVEN TOUCH MY CAR BECAUSE IT WAS DRIVING THE SAME WAY IT WAS THE DAY I TOOK IT TO BE FIXED, I HAD CALL THE DEALER TOLD THEM & THEY TOLD ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING & IT SHOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL AGAIN, IT WASN??T EVEN A WEEK LATER & NOT ONLY WAS CAR LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE COME FROM THE ENGINE & THEN CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, ALSO CAR WAS LEAKING OIL AT THE BOTTOM ALL OVER THE ROAD, HAD TO FIND AWAY TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD (TRAFFIC WAS BUSY), WHEN I GOT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN, THEY WERE GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 4 MONTHS, & DIDN??T EVEN OFFER ME NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, I HAD TO PAY FOR THE WORK THEY DONE $2000 (POWERTRAIN WARRANTY SHOULD OF COVERED) THE DAY I GOT IT BACK THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A TICKING NOISE, SO I CALL THEM TO SEE IF THAT??S NORMAL, THEY TOLD ME, YES, THAT IT JUST NEEDED TO BE BROKEN IN, THEY HAD REPLACE SHORT BLOCK AND THE SOME INTERNAL PARTS, SINCE THEY MADE THINK I COULD TRUST THEY'RE WORK THEY DID & GAVE ME THEIR WORD & DIDN??T WANT TO BE MONTHS WITH OUT A CAR I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT, CONSTANTLY HAVING TO CHANGE OIL OR ADD MORE, NOW ITS BEEN A LITTLE BIT OVER A YEAR & THE TICKING NOISE NEVER WENT AWAY & THINGS KEPT GETTING WORSE, SO I FINALLY TOOK IT BACK IN TO DEALER THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR 2WEEKS NOW AND HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO MY CAR, NOT EVEN THE RECALL THAT WAS ON MY CAR, THEY CALLED ME YESTERDAY TELLING ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A WHOLE NEW ENGINE DUE TO INTERNAL DAMAGE, DUE TO THE WORK THAT THEY HAD DONE IN THE PAST.
NHTSA complaint #10550528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesBristow, VA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. UPDATED 10/22/13 *CN UPDATED 10/24/2013
NHTSA complaint #10544419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.