1994 HONDA ACCORD
13 recalls, 476 complaints - 73 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
06E064000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E044000 May 22, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASS... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
06E040000 May 15, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
06E032000 Apr 18, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDE... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS 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 D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
06E025000 Mar 21, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THA... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
06E023000 Mar 13, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
94V155000 Aug 16, 1994
TIRES:VALVE
Defect Description
THE TIRE VALVE STEMS WERE DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE.
Consequence
SIGNIFICANT AIR LOSS CAN RESULT IN STEERING PULL,TIRE OVERHEATING, AND EVENTUAL TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL TIRES TO DETERMINE IF THE VALVE STEMS WERE DAMAGED. ANY DAMAGED TIRE STEMS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
476 total complaints
105 crashes 4 fires 59 injuries 4 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 46 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 43 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 37 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 36 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 20 |
| TIRES | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 11 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 9 |
| SEATS | 8 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2019
Incident date: May 17, 1999
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING. ON MING AND AKERS BAKERSFIELD CA.,
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 28, 2019
Incident date: May 17, 1999
"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING. ON MING AND AKERS BAKERSFIELD CA.,
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2018
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2018
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
TIRES
Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: Jan 13, 2017
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.
TIRES
Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: Jan 13, 2017
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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 22, 2018
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 POIN... Read more
ENGINE
May 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 22, 2018
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 POIN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 22, 2018
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 POIN... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 23, 2017
Incident date: Dec 19, 2017
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 WA... Read more
TIRES
Aug 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 14, 2016
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 T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 4, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
1994 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PRODUCTS. *SMD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2014
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 MI... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 22, 2016
Incident date: Jan 22, 2016
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 17, 2014
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... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 17, 2014
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... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 16, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
1994 HONDA ACCORD EX. POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEFECT. *TA THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB
POWER TRAIN
Apr 6, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
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. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 18, 2014
Incident date: Jan 17, 2014
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Jun 21, 2013
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 WOU... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Mar 27, 2013
Incident date: Aug 21, 2012
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, T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Dec 29, 2012
Incident date: Oct 24, 2012
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. *TR
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Dec 29, 2012
Incident date: Oct 24, 2012
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. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 3, 2011
Incident date: Sep 3, 2001
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). *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 11, 2011
Incident date: Mar 29, 2011
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 ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: May 13, 2010
CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO START TWICE. I THOUGHT NOTHING OF THE ISSUE. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MAY 2010 AND THE ENTIRE CAR WENT DEAD. NO POWER TO THE ENGINE OR ANY ACCESSORIES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC OR ELSE THE SITUATION COULD HAVE ENDED MUCH DIFFERENTLY WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. I COA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 7, 2010
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
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 NE... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 7, 2010
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
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 NE... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Jun 22, 2010
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE VEHICLE HAD GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORTED TIRES, SIZE P19560R15, DOT M6V9. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. WITHIN FOUR MONTHS, THE TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD FAILURE. ON A LATER DATE, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE FRO... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2010
I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO ST... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2010
I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO ST... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2010
I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO ST... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2010
I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO ST... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jun 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2010
I BOUGHT A 1994 HONDA ACCORD ON FEBRUARY 2, 2010. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THE LEFT TIRE ROD BROKE ON THE CAR.,,,, IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO GET REPAIRED ON 2/13/2010, THEN AS I DROVE THE CAR ON 2/16/2010, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT ENABLING ME TO ST... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 25, 2009
Incident date: Sep 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE FUEL TANK. AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE FUEL LINE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 23, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEYS WOULD COME OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND IN PARK OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND ONLY COMES OUT WHEN HE TURNED THE KEY ON THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LOCK POSITION. THERE WER... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 26, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
WELL I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A FRIEND AND IT SEEMED TO RUN FINE. ONE DAY I WAS JUST DRIVING IN THE CITY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. SO BY THE TIME I MADE IT HOME THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER GO INTO ANY GEAR EXCEPT REVERSE. AND NOW I AM STUCK WITHOUT A CAR BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFO... Read more
TIRES
Mar 23, 2009
Incident date: Mar 21, 2009
TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED. VALVE STEM HAD BEEN REPLACED 14 MONTHS AGO. VALVE STEM HAD THREE LARGE CRACKS NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEM. THE RESULTANT LEAK OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR PRIOR LOSS OF AIR, AND THE TIRE LOST ALL PRESSURE AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING AND RESULTED IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TIR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 17, 2008
Incident date: Apr 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AFTERMARKET SONAR ANGEL EYES HEADLIGHTS IN 2006. HE WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E032000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS), BUT HE NEVER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. THE COMPANY HAS SINCE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THERE H... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Apr 2, 2008
TRAVELING 65 MPH FOR 32 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START (VEHICLE NOT ON ROAD FOR 12 HOURS), VEHICLE DEVELOPED A SHIMMY AS IF A TIRE WAS OUT OF BALANCE. BEFORE I COULD PULL OFF THE ROAD (APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS AFTER THE SHIMMY DEVELOPED), THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 13, 2008
Incident date: Oct 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 HONDA ACCORD. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR P19560R14 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH NEW TIRES, THE SIDEWALLS FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES WITH THREE DIFFERENT TIRES. THE CONTACT CONSULTED GOODYEAR AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES EACH TIME AT HIS EXPENSE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 13, 2008
Incident date: Jan 3, 2008
HONDA ACCORD. MANY! AIR CONDITIONERS CONTROL UNITS FAILURES REPORTED BY CONSUMERS AND VERIFIED BY DEALERS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 6, 2007
Incident date: Sep 22, 2006
THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. I THOUGHT IT HAD STALLED, AND IT TOOK ME A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO GET IT RESTARTED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AGAIN, I THOUGHT IT HAD STALLED, BUT I THOUGHT IT ODD THE CAR WOULD STAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 31, 2006
Incident date: May 30, 2006
IM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE CAR JUST STALLS. I HAD TO USE TWO HANDS TO GET HER OFF THE ROAD,BECAUSE OF NO STEERING, AND TRY TO START HER AGAIN. SHE WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START. HAD TO HAVE HER TOWED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A WEEK. HAD BATTERY,ALTERNATOR,AND ALL CONNECTIONS CHECKED,NOTHI... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 21, 2006
Incident date: Mar 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ALUMINUM USED TO MANUFACTURE THE ALLOY WHEEL DOES NOT ALLOW A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE. AS A RESULT, THE WHEELS MUST BE CLEANED AND AIR MUST BE REFILLED MORE THAN USUAL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK AND WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A CONCRETE BARRIER, INTO A PLANT SHOP AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED NO REPAI... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 26, 2006
Incident date: Feb 22, 2006
I WAS DRIVING IN MY CAR ON FEBRUARY 22, 2006 AND THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE TIRE AND WHEEL LITERALLY CAME OFF THE VEHICLE AS I WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER ON THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 9, 2005
DT: ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. . UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ANOTHER CAR ATTEMPTED TO TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND HIT IT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH FROM THE CRASH. V... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 26, 2005
Incident date: Jul 26, 2005
FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH ON HONDA ACCORD 1994 EX SEDAN. WHILE DRVING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE JUST QUITS. THERE IS NO STUTTERING, STALLING, OR ENGINE MISFIRES, IT QUIETLY JUST QUITS.WHEN YOU FINALLY COAST TO A STOP AND TRY TO RE-START, IT IMMEDIATELY RE-STARTS AND RUNS OKAY.WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO 'S... Read more
Showing 50 of 476 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 HONDA ACCORD
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 HONDA ACCORD
73 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
05012004
May 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM
404
Apr 16, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
204
Feb 16, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
WATER LEAK AT DOORS AND/OR FLOOR. *NM
11012003
Nov 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
REAR BRAKE SHOE KITS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT *JB
1102
Nov 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
LEAKAGE FROM MOONROOF GLASS WEATHERSTRIP. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOGGY FLOOR CARPET DURING CAR WASH. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT
02057
Sep 24, 2002
200000 WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GROWLING OR WHINING FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS WHEN DRIVING. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT
302
Mar 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT
5905
Feb 14, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC
3534
Jan 25, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WARNING LIGHT AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE TRUNK SPOILER. *SLC
010901
Sep 1, 2001
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET
01070
Aug 7, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET
061301
Jun 12, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL LABOR OPERATION . *ET
00073
Mar 13, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION USED WHEN THE ABS CONTROL UNIT SETS A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8 (ACCUMULATOR VOLUME PROBLEM). *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION ON REGARDING: BRAKES ABS DTC. *ET
161200
Dec 16, 2000
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8, ACCUMULATOR VOLUME. *TT
011100
Nov 1, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT
95057
Oct 17, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT
161000
Oct 16, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT
00073
Oct 6, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE OIL CAN BE RAPIDLY PUMPED OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE IF CONTINUED TO
A000036
Oct 5, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HONDA CELLULAR TELEPHONE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT
010400
Apr 1, 2000
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION ON PREVENTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-3 AFTER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR WORK. *TT
DDSDD
Dec 3, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
DSSS
Dec 3, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
DSR
Dec 3, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
DSR
Dec 3, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
MTSB
Dec 3, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
test
090199
Sep 1, 1999
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0401 AND P1491. *TT
N/A
Jan 4, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
TEST
Jan 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
N/A
Jan 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TEST
ABCD
Jan 1, 1999
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
THIS IS TESTING
ABCD
Jan 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
TEST
011098
Oct 1, 1998
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE CEILING LIGHTS. *TT
98058
Aug 11, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CORROSION ON THE ANTENNA'A COZXIAL CONNECTOR IN THE BACK OF THE AUDIO UNIT CAUSING, POOR RADIO RECEPTION, WITH STATIC, NOTICED MOSTLY ON THE AM BAND. YD
A980027
Jul 7, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT ON BRAKE ASSEMBLY FLUID (CCI #20). *TT
96050
Jun 30, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONCERN OF BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC
98042
May 12, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS OF OIL SEEPAGE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. *YC
97102796050
Oct 27, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC
97102094024
Oct 20, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING A "CLUNK" NOISE WHEN YOU ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN. *YC
97101395057
Oct 13, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC
97092297060
Sep 22, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH FRONT DOOR GLASS COMES OUT OF RUN CHANNEL. *YC
97080195057
Aug 18, 1997
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC
97016
Apr 28, 1997
221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE SEATS HARD TO RELEASE.. *JD
97018
Mar 31, 1997
204000 WHEELS:HUB
REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. *JD
97011
Feb 3, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CRACKING NOISE FROM THE DOOR ARMREST. *TW
A97004
Feb 3, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CRACKING NOISE WHEN PRESSURE APPLIED TO DOOR PANEL ARMREST. *TW
94024
Oct 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
A 'CLUNK' NOISE WHEN YOU ROLL WINDOW DOWN. REPLACE THE WINDOW GLASS MOUNTING BOLTS. ADJUST THE DOOR GLASS AND THE RUN CHANNEL.
95041
Oct 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
AN OCCASIONAL SCREECHING NOISE WHEN THE DRIVER'S WINDOW IS LOWERED. THE NOISE IS USUALLY HEARD WHEN THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR IS COLD. IT BECOMES MORE FREQUENT AS THE CONDITION GETS WORSE. REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. ON THE AC
95040
Oct 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE FRONT DOOR GLASS COMES OUT OF THE RUN CHANNEL. ADJUST THE FRONT CHANNEL. REPLACE THE RUN CHANNEL AND MIRROR GASKET IF THEY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE GLASS.
93049
Oct 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD, A CREAKING NOISE IS HEARD FROM ONE OR MORE POINTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. MAKE SURE THERE IS CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE GAUGE ASSEMBLY. RELOCATE AND APPLY EPT TO THE WIRING HARNESSES. APPL
95036
Oct 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
A SQUEAK COMES FROM THE FRONT END WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD OR TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. REPLACE THE BUMP STOP WITH THE NEW PART LISTED UNDER PARTS INFORMATION.
HON950601
Jun 1, 1995
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ACCORD FRONT DOOR CHECKER FAILURES. *TW
HON950516
May 1, 1995
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FRONT DOOR CHECKER DOOR FAILURES. *TW
95025
May 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
HON93041
Apr 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE SEAL AROUND THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE OR DAMAGED. *TW
94039
Mar 1, 1995
151200 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
BUZZING FROM THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR. *TW
95013
Feb 1, 1995
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *TW
95011
Feb 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *TW
A04
Oct 1, 1993
100000 POWER TRAIN
ODOMETER STICKS. *TW
93045
Oct 1, 1993
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON. *TW
A80
Sep 1, 1992
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE GLOVE BOX LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN THE GLOVE BOX DOOR IS CLOSED. *TW
14-48-84
Dec 1, 1984
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ENGINE SAG/POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER HOT RESTART DUE TO FUEL FOAMING- PROCEDUR ES AND
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA ACCORD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA24002
Opened: Apr 15, 2024
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda A... Read more
RQ24006
Opened: Apr 4, 2024 , Closed: Mar 26, 2025
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
On April 4, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ24006 to investigate American Honda Motor Co.’s (Honda’s) proposed remedy for recall 23V-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23V-782 on November 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (MY) 2... Read more
PE22003
Opened: Feb 21, 2022 , Closed: Apr 18, 2024
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
On February 21, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE22003) to assess reports of inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system, in model year 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda A... Read more
EA21001
Opened: May 6, 2021 , Closed: Aug 25, 2023
Loss of Direction Control
On May 6, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA21-001) to assess a sudden loss of steering control, in Model Year (MY) 2013-2015 Honda Accord vehicles. Consumers alleged while driving the steering wheel would pull to the left or the right independently. Stee... Read more
DP20005
Opened: Nov 23, 2020 , Closed: May 7, 2021
Loss of Direction Control
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated October 19, 2020 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect in the steering system in Model Year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles. The petitioner alleges that MY2013 Honda accord vehicles are experiencing a sudden loss of steer... Read more
PE15029
Opened: Aug 18, 2015 , Closed: Jun 17, 2016
SRS Control Module Failure
As discussed further below, and by letter dated January 22, 2016, Honda is recalling certain model year (MY) 2008 through 2010 Honda Accords to replace a defective air bag/SRS control module that can result in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) becoming fully inoperative (disabled).See NHTSA Sa... Read more
PE14033
Opened: Nov 4, 2014 , Closed: Oct 6, 2015
Electric Power Steering Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-033 to investigate 24 complaints alleging loss of power steering while driving in model year (MY) 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).Analysis of service data for the original 24 complaints and 33 additional com... Read more
AQ14004
Opened: Oct 30, 2014 , Closed: Apr 21, 2016
Honda EWR Reporting
In a Consent Order executed on December 29, 2014, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) admitted that it violated the Safety Act by failing to report certain death and injury incidents that were required to be reported to NHTSA under 49 C.F.R. ? 579.21(b), and by failing to report certain customer satisf... Read more
EA14004
Opened: Jul 29, 2014 , Closed: Jan 4, 2016
Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment
Honda is conducting a safety recall of approximately 303,900 model year 2008-2009 Honda Accord sedans to address inadvertent deployment of the side air bags (see NHTSA recall 15V-665 for more information).It should be noted that almost all of the recalled vehicles are the 2008 Accords (built from st... Read more
PE14004
Opened: Jan 31, 2014 , Closed: Jul 29, 2014
Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment
ODI has identified 293 incidents of alleged inadvertent deployment of the side air bags in model year (MY) 2008 Honda Accord 4-door vehicles.This total represents all incidents reported to both ODI and Honda including those from Honda's warranty system (note: the total shown above eliminates all dup... Read more
DP10004
Opened: Nov 18, 2010 , Closed: Dec 14, 2011
Braking Performance
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under... Read more
EA09001
Opened: Jan 5, 2009 , Closed: Oct 14, 2010
Ignition Shift Interlock
On August 4, 2010, American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (MY) 2003 Honda Accord and Civic and MY 2003 and 2004 Honda Element vehicles with automatic transmissions (Recall 10V-364... Read more
RQ08006
Opened: Sep 8, 2008 , Closed: Jan 5, 2009
IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK
ODI HAS RECEIVED 16 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING FAILURES OF THE IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK THAT ALLOWED THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION BEING SHIFTED TO PARK IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.ELEVEN OF THE ... Read more
PE05043
Opened: Aug 12, 2005 , Closed: Mar 24, 2006
SRS READINESS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED WITH AN OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SUPPRESS THE SIDE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OPDS UNIT AND SENSOR GRID MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HIGH MOISTURE CONTENT AND/OR TO SPORADIC ELECTRICAL... Read more
DP04006
Opened: Oct 8, 2004 , Closed: Jan 13, 2005
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) PRODUCED AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER DATED OCTOBER 14, 2004 WHICH DEFINED THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS MODEL YEAR 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRIOR RECALL ACTION (03V423) HONDA CONDUCTED TO RESOLVE AN INTERLOCK DEFE... Read more
PE04053
Opened: Jul 26, 2004 , Closed: Nov 22, 2004
FRONTAL DRIVER AIR BAG
DURING TWO OF 13 NHTSA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COMPATIBILITY CRASH TESTS, THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG FAILED TO PROPERLY DEPLOY DUE TO A LARGE TEAR IN THE AIRBAG FABRIC.BOTH R&D TEST VEHICLES THAT CONTAINED A FAILED AIR BAG WERE 4-DOOR, 4-CYLINDER (L4) VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENT STATIC AND DYNAMIC TESTS ... Read more
EA03017
Opened: Sep 9, 2003 , Closed: Dec 17, 2003
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE ONE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR WHO HAD INADVERTENTLY PARKED THE VEHICLE IN AN UNSECURED STATE (NOT IN PARK, BRAKE NOT ENGAGED).HONDA IDENTIFIED THE WARRANTY CLAI... Read more
PE03014
Opened: Apr 15, 2003 , Closed: Sep 5, 2003
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF THE MANUFACTURER COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE NOTED INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE THAT HAD BEEN INADVERTENTLY PARKED IN NEUTRAL STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR.THE WARRANTY CLAIM COUNT SHOWN FOR OTHER REPRESENTS INCIDENTS WHERE HON... Read more
PE02072
Opened: Oct 2, 2002 , Closed: Mar 28, 2003
SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE
THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON 10 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS IN THE ODI DATABASE ALLEGING THAT THE POWER ASSISTED SEATS WERE FAILING IN CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES.FAILURES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE 1998-99 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BOTTOM TO THE SEAT BASE IS FRACTURING ... Read more
DP01002
Opened: Mar 1, 2001 , Closed: Aug 6, 2001
ABS
SQ99002
Opened: Jan 25, 1999
HEADLAMP WIRING
HONDA HAS APPARENTLY ISSUED A REPAIR KIT FOR HEADLAMP WIRING FOR THE HONDA ACCORD WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW THE WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED.THE PRODUCT NUMBER FOR THIS REPAIR KIT IS 06200-SEO-306 WITH COMPONENT PART NUMBERS 32119-SEO-3050 0060-1 AND 32109-SEO-3050 006002.THE A... Read more
PE96014
Opened: Feb 23, 1996 , Closed: Oct 31, 1996
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93083
Opened: Sep 27, 1993 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
STALLING
There is no summary currently available
EA91018
Opened: Mar 18, 1991 , Closed: Oct 31, 1991
TRUNK LID FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91013
Opened: Jan 23, 1991 , Closed: Dec 5, 1991
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91023
Opened: Dec 5, 1990 , Closed: Mar 18, 1991
TRUNK LID FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90123
Opened: Sep 27, 1990 , Closed: Jan 22, 1991
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP88008
Opened: Jan 13, 1988 , Closed: Mar 30, 1988
ACCORD SUDDEN ACCEL-SEE DP87-026
ACCORD SUDDEN ACCEL-SEE DP87-026
DP87026
Opened: Jul 13, 1987 , Closed: Jul 21, 1987
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP87013
Opened: Mar 3, 1987 , Closed: May 4, 1987
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
HONDA HIGH ENGINE SPEED
PE86066
Opened: Jul 28, 1986 , Closed: Nov 3, 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INFORMATION FROM HONDA RELEVANTTO THIS PE WAS PROVIDED BY LETTER DATED 8 SEPTEMBER AND A PRESENTATION TONHTSA ON 2 OCTOBER.HONDA HAS ISSUED NO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OROTHER NOTIFICATIONS TO DEALERS RELATING TO FUEL FLOW AND DELIVERY, THROTTLECONTROL, OR... Read more
DP86013
Opened: Jul 8, 1986 , Closed: Aug 21, 1986
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
HONDA ACCORD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA ACCORD across all model years (1976, 2024).
414
Total Recalls
31,800
Total Complaints
32
Investigations
2,806
Reported Crashes
373
Reported Fires
83
Reported Deaths
HONDA ACCORD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 110 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 200 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 142 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 346 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 327 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 533 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 1,045 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 2,835 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 762 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 813 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 817 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 1,429 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 1,892 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 506 | View |
| 2011 | 9 | 357 | View |
| 2010 | 13 | 703 | View |
| 2009 | 11 | 858 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 1,855 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 700 | View |
| 2006 | 17 | 541 | View |
| 2005 | 24 | 880 | View |
| 2004 | 22 | 1,307 | View |
| 2003 | 24 | 2,384 | View |
| 2002 | 16 | 1,267 | View |
| 2001 | 19 | 1,160 | View |
| 2000 | 21 | 1,506 | View |
| 1999 | 17 | 1,345 | View |
| 1998 | 19 | 1,429 | View |
| 1997 | 15 | 546 | View |
| 1996 | 13 | 579 | View |
| 1995 | 14 | 673 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 13 | 476 | |
| 1993 | 11 | 222 | View |
| 1992 | 12 | 249 | View |
| 1991 | 13 | 242 | View |
| 1990 | 12 | 229 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 114 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 102 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 131 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 63 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 25 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 26 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |