2009 HONDA Accord

Paint color is white. Initially clear coat faded all over, then big chunks of paint began flaking off. Dealership refused cover to repainting as its out of warranty.

My engine started knocking due to excessive oil consumption. Even tho there was a lawsuit in 2013, Honda said that in order to get my engine replaced free of charge it is Vin # specific and state specific and I didn\'t qualify. So I had to pay out of pocket because Honda made a faulty engine, even tho I changed my oil on time EVERY time and did everything I was suppose to do. I will never buy a Honda again

Rear rotors and pads self destructed just outside limits of Honda brake settlement. Failed again at about 100k to include a caliper failure. Except for rear brakes, this is an excellent car.

I have a 2009 Honda Accord. The Variable Timing Control (VTC) Actuator rattles at cold startup. Honda has not issured a recall on this notice, but updates the TSB for repair consistently. This should be a recall as it also affects different makes, models and years Honda Specifically 2008-2012 Accord L4 & 2007-2012 CR-V. I purchased my vehicle used and was unaware of this ongoing issue that Honda refused to provide a solution.

In 2013, Piston and Ring was replaced in my engine. I have complained several times to the service department that the car was not driving right. At first, it was ignored by them because they saw no problem. I had to always check my oil level, because it was always low. And it was not registering low oil on the computer,. So, I took it to another service company that immediately told me my car was leaking/burning oil, and to bring it back to the company. After persistence, they finally did and oil consumption test. Again ignoring the problem Only putting pistons and rings in and engine my engine, that they knowwould not last. Yes the engine totally went out about last than 2 years despite my continued maintenance services done.

I have had problems with my rear brake system three times, each costing over $200 to fix, in the past five years of ownership. No other problems. Front brakes are fine. But there is definitely something wrong with the rear brakes.

VTC Acuater problems. And over consumption of oil. I see people having the same issues. I had an issue with my rotors being warped but when I brought it to the dealer they told me on my brake pads were at 1 and I needed new brakes. I took the car to my uncles garage to change my brakes and realized all my pads were worn uneven. My brakes were worn at five at one end of the pad and a four at the other end of the pad and on another break would be a four and a three. When I brought it back to Honda to show them the guy in charge of the garage at the dealership told me to see the mechanic who I did And had him measure the brake pads in front of me and it showed he lied. When I came back out to see the manager he took off. They didn\\\'t take care of the issue. Now I\\\'m having the issue with my car where it\\\'s over consuming oil and I\\\'m getting that rattling noise. The VTC actuater noise. The paint under my driver side door on the frame started rusting after only two years also some paint on my roof.

Eccesive oil consumption

Excessive oil consumption, oil light didn\'t turn on, oil odometer said oil was at 30%. 132000 largely hwy miles. No motor damage has been identified yet. They ran a cleaner through engine.

The brakes pads on my 2009 Honda Accord Lx are wearing out expectionally fast. Every 6 months. There is a lawsuit pending against Honda for fix. I want to join the Class Action lawsuit due to Honda selling me a defective product.

I have a 2009 honda accord lx-p (4 cylinder, 2.4 L). It consumes excessive engine oil. I did a oil consumption test at a honda service center. Result said the car consumed 1 quarter of oil for every 1000 miles (I never see any warning light when oil gets this low.) Honda service center, after taking about a month, said the vehicle meets the requirement and therefor don\'t qualify for repair. So Looks like I will have to check the oil level every week or so, and also refill oil at every 1000 miles instead of standard 3000 miles.

Our 2009 Honda Accord V6 is burning excessive amounts of oil, more than a quart/1000 miles.

Excessive oil consumption

My 2009 Honda Accord was purchased by our local Honda dealer off the lot brand new. Vehicle has always a good vehicle and no serious problems. It was in a minor crash and had some of the frame readjusted. Recently, (within 6 months) I have noticed the vehicle consuming more oil than usual. Sometime the car will be so low on oil it will make a large rattling noise and I have to stop to put more oil in. I followed up with Honda to see what I could do with the extended warranty notice I received in the mail regarding the vehicle. The extended warranty stated that the piston rings may be sticking more than usual and the vehicle could be consuming more oil than normal. The warranty stated it was good for up to 8 years from the purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever came first. At the time the Honda was at 134,000 miles. Honda told me to take it to my local Honda dealer and ask how to start the process on the piston rings. The local dealer stated they needed to start with an oil consumption test with an oil change, then I would have to come back after 1,000 miles for them to track the oil. I brought the vehicle in and was dealt with more bad news. The local dealer stated that I could not start the oil consumption test until I fixed two other oil leaks the vehicle currently has. I was told the vehicle has a valve gasket leak which also needed a valve adjustment as well as a crank seal leak. The local dealer quoted me that the valve gasket would cost $225, the valve adjustment would be $325, and the crank seal leak would be $245. Everywhere I have heard otherwise the cost of these fixes would be much more than I was quoted. After receiving this news I called Honda again to create a claim. I still have not been able to speak to my case representative on the problem. My concern is that the sticking piston rings could have lead to the two other leaks my vehicle is having. I feel as though Honda needs to cover the costs to fix this problem seeing as though the piston rings are an ongoing issue.

Honda Accord engine oil consumption is high. Oil is burning badly. Afraid that I might lose my engine or it fails, catches fire while I am driving. I cannot fix this, the procedure is too much money, complicated and needs time.

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM
DEALER REQUESTS THAT I COME BACK EVERY V1,000 MILES

Excessive oil consumption. About 1 quart per 1000 miles

My 4cyl Honda engine consumes 2.5 quarts of oil every 1600 miles.
Engine pings while driving uphill, even with full oil level. There is heavy soot residue on tailpipe.
Honda dealer is performing an oil consumption test and will follow up after 1000 miles. I was told that 1 quart every 1000 miles is \"normal\" consumption for that engine.

The clear coat is coming off and the paint has faded significantly, making a nice car look cheap.
I have never owned a car that had paint peel and fade like this.

Burns one quart of oil every 1000 miles !! 4 cyl 2009 EX-L Accord

Even with correct tire pressure, TPMS light comes on after driving about 20 minutes, or at times it comes on at start up and remains on. Other times it may go for months without coming on.

engine consumes too much oil. perhaps 1 qt per month or more. talipipe is black. honda says it\'s my problem and that they have never paid a claim as a result of the 2009 honda oil consumption issue.

I bought my Honda Accord 2009 about a year back. I really love the care. I am religious about oil changes and maintenance and run synthetics to insure the best engine performance and life. My previous owner confirmed that he was also always doing the synthetic oil changes.
What I noticed after about a couple of months of buying my car was that a funny rattling and grinding noise was coming from my car. I also occasionally saw the check engine oil like come on and then immediately go off mostly at stops. My oil change was due soon, so I thought that it might be because of that. Yes, sure after the oil change that rattling and grinding sound was gone. So I felt relaxed not for long though as after about 45 days gain the rattling and grinding noise started coming with the check engine oil sign on and off. I did a few checks and when I pulled the dip stick after keeping the car stationary overnight, I was surprised that I had no oil on it at all. I have now added some oil to bring it to the level but I was really disappointed. Then I did some research online and found the information about the excessive oil consumption.
I am still planning to keep this car for another 5 years or so, that\'s why I bought a Honda in the first place. I figure reliable and trouble free with excellent long lasting engines. After going through some online research, I found Honda accord oil defect class action lawsuit but I never got the letter in the mail about the recall and warranty extension. I am planning to start working on it and get it resolved. My biggest battle will be that the lawsuit covers the V6 vehicles but I have V4. Truly disappointing, I just hope I get satisfaction. BTW I am also the owner of Honda Pilot 2008, and no complaints so far and I am very happy with that car. I hope this thing gets resolved.

clear coat paint on my honda has peeled off, started bubbling up and then spread to all areas of the car.

i BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2012 AND STARTING IN 2013-PRESENT, i HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AT LEAST 10 TIMES AND NOW I’M BEING TOLD THAT MY CALIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT I KEEP HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS. IN THE LAST YEAR ALONE, I’VE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS 3 TIMES. I’M A SINGLE MOM OF 3, THIS PROBLEM IS VERY EXPENSIVE AND I DON’T HAVE MONEY TO KEEP FIXING THIS PROBLEM, HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE! AND THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO VERY DANGEROUS AND I DRIVE MY KIDS EVERYDAY. ALSO JULY 2015, MY AC/HEATER STOPPED WORKING, WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUSE, SO WE REPLACED THAT BUT IT STILL DOESN’T WORK. I’VE BECOME VERY FRUSTRATED AND UPSET ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2009 HONDA ACCORD LX 4D.

Rear brakes squeal. Rear pads and rotors wore out very quickly.

I took my Honda in for routine oil change and was told that my brake pads where worn to the point of needing replacement. I was shocked to find out that with only 17,660 miles that they needed to be replaced so soon. I feel that there is a significant problem with the brake pads on the 2009 Honda Accord and anyone with this model should have them checked.

During a telephone contact the Honda representative provided what sounded like a carefully scripted response prepared by Honda’s Legal Department to advise that this car was not included in the recall based on my vin number, when an inquiry was made as to whether my 2009 Honda Accord EX was included in the airbag recall. The representative would only provide the information included in the script and would not answer questions when an attempt was made to explain that this car is garaged in an area that contains weather during the summers that is hot and humid like the weather that Takata alleges causes their airbag inflators to potentially explode when their airbags inflate. The service writer and the parts technician at Northwest Honda, provided similar sounding scripted responses when an inquiry was made as to whether this car was included or should be included based on the weather conditions that exist during the summers where the car is garaged in Maryland.

Honda, Takata and the Honda dealers appear to be operating a carefully crafted and well coordinated cover up of the Takata airbag problem. Honda’s approach strongly resembles the now infamous approach that Ford’s Legal Department developed to deal with the problems related to the Ford Pintos created when their cars were hit from the rear. Ford’s Legal Department studied the Pinto problem and decided that it was cheaper to let the occupants of the Pintos burn and litigate later with the families of the victims. It is unfortunate and very sad that Honda appears to be taking the Ford approach rather than addressing a problem that may go back as far as 2001 based on the content of some the articles contained on the internet.

The problem at this point appears to be more than a civil matter and the facts of this matter may warrant that the responsible parties be the subject of criminal prosecution, following the outcome of further investigation. The government’s attorneys may wish to seek an injunction to suspend Takata and Honda’s right to do business in the United States for a period until this matter has been addressed. Takata and Honda must not be permitted to stall or simply refuse to address this very serious and potentially deadly problem simply to control the expenses required to properly address this matter in a way that protects the public from the potential hazards related to this matter. Honda must obtain replacement airbags from Takata or another source (80% of the global airbag production is provided by other vendors) if Takata is not able to provide adequate replacements. If adequate replacements cannot be found in a timely manner a determination must be made by an independent party as to whether it is safer for the airbags to remain or to be removed to protect the public from the potential hazards in the event of a crash or airbag inflation. The risk to the public is great while this matter drags on unresolved!

I purchased my 2009 Honda Accord EX brand new. I paid close to $30,000 for it and now the paint is peeling from the hood, roof, trunk, and around the back window. I just took the car up to a Honda dealer and they took pictures. At the same time, they tried telling me that it appeared as if something had gotten on the car. I’m so frustrated with Honda. I’ve always purchased Honda, but this is the last and only time I’m dealing with Honda. Completely disappointed in the way they are handling this problem. As of right now, there are no recalls or campaigns for my car. Maybe someone else can help?

The head ‘restraint’ system/seats must’ve been designed not the average sized woman but for tall men! No woman friend of mine can sit in these seats comfortably, but of course it affects the driver, me, the most. It is impossible to drive comfortably if you sit fairly upright – sitting reclined actually increases other injury risks, including upper back and especially right upper back injuries. Others I know hate the entire seat since they have hip and sciatic pain during and after driving.

They should replace at the least the head restraint for those whose heads are pushed forward by the idiotic design.
In close, I’ve been rear-ended before, at 50mph to my to 0-at-a-light in a Camry with a straight headrest. I did have some right upper back muscle damage, but my current head restraint has created more muscle pain and spasm than that accident. I can also guarantee that I’m not as safe a driver in an awkward, painful position!
Make them offer an alternate to average-height drivers!!!

Since I purchsed the car about 2 years ago I had to replace the brakes 3 times and the rotors twice. Recently I had to bring my car back to the shop and now the auto shop is telling me I once again have to replace the brakes, rotos and calibers. This one fix is costing me $650. I think this is crazy that I had to replace this over 3 times. Their is something that has to be done. This is really annoying and making me not want to buy a Honda ever again. I spent $1500 replacing brakes, rotos and calibers on this car and I only had the car for roughly 40,000 miles. I thinks is ridiculous and something should be done.

Rear brakes wore out

brakes making loud noises needs to replace brake shoes at 37000 miles

To:
Honda Motor Company

I put in a complaint addressed to: HONDA MOTORS.

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REPLACE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BOTTOM AND UPRIGHT

THIS DRIVER SEAT IS MADE DEFECTIVELY AS EVIDENCED BY THE SEAT BOTTOM FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THIS PART OF THE SEAT IS NOT LEVEL ON ANY PART OF THE SEAT BOTTOM. ANY OTHER CAR SEAT IS PERFECTLY LEVEL ON ALL AREAS OF THE SEAT BOTTOM ADDITIONALLY THE SEAT IS SLOPED FROM…
I just signed the following petition addressed to: HONDA MOTORS.

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REPLACE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BOTTOM AND UPRIGHT

THIS DRIVER SEAT IS MADE DEFECTIVELY AS EVIDENCED BY THE SEAT BOTTOM FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THIS PART OF THE SEAT IS NOT LEVEL ON ANY PART OF THE SEAT BOTTOM. ANY OTHER CAR SEAT IS PERFECTLY LEVEL ON ALL AREAS OF THE SEAT BOTTOM ADDITIONALLY THE SEAT IS SLOPED FROM FRONT TO BACK UNEVENLY, THERE ARE HIGH AREAS AND LOW AREAS. ALL OTHER CAR SEATS ARE SLOPED EVENLY, HIGHER WHERE YOUR KNEES ARE AND SLOPED DOWN AT AN ANGLE TO BE DETERMINED TO WHERE YOUR TUSH SITS. HONDA ACCORDS SEAT BOTTOM THIRD PANEL CLOSEST TO THE UPRIGHT SINKS EXTREMELY LOW THEREBY CAUSING EXTREME LOWER RIGHT BACK, HIP AND LEG PAIN AND NUMBNESS. THIS SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE FIXED.

THE UPRIGHT PROTRUDES WHEN ALL OTHER SEAT UPRIGHTS ARE FLAT. THIS SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE FIXED AND/OR REPLACED BY HONDA.

WE PAY FOR A QUALITY NAMED CAR AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOLD A CAR WHICH DOES NOT CAUSE BACK, HIP OR LEG PROBLEMS, HERNIATED OR BULGING DISCS AND NERVE ISSUES.

THIS SHOULD RESULT IN A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST HONDA TO SUPPLY HONDA OWNERS WITH A SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED WITHIN ACCEPTABLE PARAMETERS. IT IS AS IF HONDA JUST DESIGNED ANY TYPE OF SEAT THEY WANTED TO AND SOLD IT TO UNSUSPECTING PEOPLE.

I HAVE SPENT MONEY ON PHYSICAL THERAPY, CHIROPRACTOR TREATMENTS, XRAYS AND DEVICES FOR MY CAR, I HAD SUFFERED EXTREME BACK PAIN, MIGRAINES ETC.
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Sincerely,

Sincerely,
Latoya Beverly

My rear brakes are bad at 31500. My front brakes are fine.

Bought car in 9/09 Had to put new front and rear brakes and rotors on in 8/11 at 8,199 miles. 3/13 had to put new rear brakes and rotors on at 15,704 miles. 8/1/13 they are telling me I me I need new brakes and rotors on the front. total cost to date 1300.00 in brakes and rotors

Brakes were repaired at 31,000 under a recall notice and at 61,000 are failing again

The rear brakes wore out at 30k miles on a three year old vehicle. This is ridiculous.

Accord LX: Premature brake pad wear.

Accord EX: I took the car for service to perform on a recall on secondary .shaft bearing and a clicking noise from steering column ended up replacing the steering column assembly.They also advised me about my brakes specially the rear pads being low 1-2 mm.I was shocked to hear brake pads to wear out so fast at 19000 miles. specially the rear pads.I did not get it done but I looked at it and it needs it.The estimate front and rear pads plus brake flush they are asking $610.00 .I don’t understand how HONDA builds a car that at 19000 miles you need to replace brake pads.SHAME ON YOU HONDA…Were this pad made out of cardboard?

Approximately 3 months ago, I was told that I needed to replace the pads to the rear brakes and my car only had 20,000 miles. Presently, my car has 25,000 and my rear pads are completely gone. It’s definitely a defect and I need help. Cannot afford to replace brakes.

Rear brakes are shot at 20K miles, should last 70K miles. A class-action lawsuit has been approved reimbursing owners $150.
This item should be recalled since the engineers screwed up in a design change to the 2008, 2009 and some 2010 Honda Accords.

I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Accord to be used by my 18 year old daughter. She was complaining that she almost hit a car in front of her because the brakes did not take hold. I took the vehicle into the shop to have the brakes checked. I was told that the rear brakes had very little pad remaining. I was told that the rear brakes on a Honda Accord have been a problem for years and that the brakes would need replaced about every 15000 miles. I am very surprised that the issue has not been dealt with or that a recall has not been issued for the brake system on the 2009 Honda Accord.

Both rear inside brake pads prematurely wore down to the metal damaging the rotor.A smell of them over heating and very soft noise started to occur.The calipers i’ve been told are may be defective as its not allowing the pad to release causing it to be destroyed making this a critical safety hazzard forus the owners.

Brake pads (rear) wore out at 17,000 miles. Brake rotors (rear) warped at 17000 miles

Uncomfortable seats causing neck and back pain.

Premature brake failure. No car should have to repair their brakes at 20,085 at that huge expense.

brakes premature woren out and could lock up

Unusual wear on rear brake pads. Pads needed to be replaced at 32306 and rotors resurfaced. I have never had rear brakes wear out before the front on any vehicle prior to this and I have been driving since 1959. In researching this I understand that I was fortunate. Many people had their brakes go at as little as 12000 miles and some had extensive and expensive repairs involved. I would have been expecting wear to be noticeable after 40-45 thousand miles-on the front!

My vehicle started making noises from the front while driving and making noises when braking. It was taken to the dealership over the weekend to find out it needed new brake pads and work on the rotors in the front and the back. Honda covered the pads in the front and I had to pay for the brake pads. Clearly, I shouldn’t need brake pads at 20,000 miles. The service adviser told me about the class action suit concerned the rear brake pads and I’d like more information and Honda to reimburse for my unnecessary expense.

Any help or information is appreciated.

Thank you,
Wendy Thomas

the problem are the seats they are terrible constant back pain they are poorly designed and causes major back pain and leg pain

Rear brake pads wore prematurely as per class action suit notification we received last year. Upon inspection for routine maintenance (no other signs of a problem occured) found that the rotors were also ruined and required repair. Honda seems ready to wash their hands of the situation because of the class action settlement and would not pay for rotor replacement, at least that is what the dealer indicated. Not happy and the second problem with the vehicle on a critical safety system (front wheel bearings went and were replaced by Honda at about 20,000 mi). I’m concerned there will be ongoing critical failures if our experience with this Accord (fourth and newest Honda in the family) is any indication of what is to come.

Original problem was rear brakes at less than 15,000 miles. Dealership replaced with same defective pads under warranty. Returned to dealership as front brake noise and rattle at 33,000 miles. Dealership stated right front rotor is defective and they would have to cut down more than half of rotor to get smooth. this would reduce the life of the rotor as there would not be much left on the rotor. Option was to either cut the front rotors (have to do both even if only one is defective) which would have to be replaced with-in 5 to 10 thousand miles or replace the rotors. Not only was left right rotor manufactured with defects but the front brake pads seem to be the same defective pad design that wears out rapidly and wears out the rotors prematurely as well. So I had to replace both front rotors and brake pads as well as the rear rotors had to be resurfaced again (2nd time) and rear pads replaced for a second time and I only have 33,400 mile on this Honda Accord. I had to replace most of the front and rear braking systems. It appears dumb engineers are infiltrating the Honda motor car company. Honda (and its dealerships) is making outrageous profits while we the consumer of their products are paying for poor engineering, poor quality materials and poor service. I was the first one in at the dealership (6:45 AM) and it took the service department at Rick Case Honda until 10:00 AM to complete the brake job. Then they botched my invoice with the wrong address, wrong phone, wrong tag/plate and wrong description of work done. This was my 2nd Honda Accord and definitely my last Honda of any kind. The dealership told me Honda will reimburse me $150.00 for the upgraded rear pads I had installed yesterday at a cost of over $200.00. I filled out the reimbursement form but have to wait for the dealership to correct all the mistakes on my invoice and mail the corrected invoice to me.

OEM Rear Breaks wearing under 25K. Asked two local Honda Dealerships to replace pads & adjust EBD. They WILL NOT adjust.

See failures

PREMATURE WEAR ON THE BRAKES. NEW BRAKES AFTER JUST 27,000 MILES SEEMS VERY UNUSUAL TO ME. I’VE HAD MANY CARS IN MY LIFE AND NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. DON’T KNOW IF I CAN RECOMMEND HONDA TO ANYONE.

I want to add my name to the list to the numbers of people complaining about having to have the rear brakes on their 2009 Honda Accord replaced. My car had only 17000 miles on it at the time of repair. How Honda can know about this defect in their rear brake pads and not offer to compensate customers for the entire cost of the repair is simply unfathomable.

Horrible front seats. Extremely uncomfortable. Thinking of changing my car. I cannot take it anymore.

At 34,900 miles I’m having to replace my rear breaks on my 2009 Accord due to a very bad screetching sound. It costs 270.00 plus tax to replace these break pads and cut the rotors. I read about a lawsuit that Honda settled about this same thing. How can I get reimburse for this expense? All the driving we do on this car is highway miles. The replacement of the rear breaks only is not acceptable and Honda should take responsibility for this problem. Please help. thank you.

The inner brake pads of both rear calipers we worn out at this mileage. The dealer would do nothing under warranty and didn’t acknowledge there was a problem. I took it to my local independant shop and he replaced the pads.

Rear brakes squealing when brakes applied and back end of car swerved when brakes applied hard to avoid car hitting me.

Rear brake pads completely worn out at 15,000 miles. Happened again at 30,000 Honda wants $280 to fix the problem Front pads are original and still in great shape.

PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR – REAR BRAKES – CLASS ACTION SUIT HAS BEEN FILED AND I AM ENTITLED TO A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPAIR.

Low brake pads,and brake rotors needed to be smoothed out.

At about 29000 miles the rear brake pad sensors began to squeel. I brought the car to a Midas repair show that does most of my work and they informed me the rear pads were worn down and needed new, along with resurfacing the rotors. The front brakes were fine. This indicates a problem because the front pads were OK and they do most of the stopping. I told him to replace the pads, etc because my wife drives the car and did not want to take it to the dealership with the problem. Something wrong here to have the rear pads ware out so prematurely. I did and still do smell brakes burning at times coming from the rear. Many things invloved here. Traction control, ABS system, etc. Honda has to diagnois the problem and correct.

The driver seat is terrible, very BAD. Need to file a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT against Honda for making such a car. I have spent lots of money in x-rays, mri, ct-scan of my low back and hip and am taking over 12 medicines a day. Still the pain is very bad when I am in the car. I think this is a way Honda is making more money as I will be force to sell it at way less and take a loss on it and then buy a new car. I am now afraid to buy Honda again.

After owning the vehicle for about 4000 miles the front brakes begin to squeak when breaking. The squeaking has been a constant issue since. After doing some online research, this seems to be a common issue with other owners. I have brought the vehicle back numerous time to remedy the issue and the dealer has no solutions. They have let me know that it is normal to have a constant squeak when breaking and replacing the brake pads would not help. Honda said that it is the material in the pads is the cause and they will not do anything. Honda is supposed to be known for there reliablilty and customer service. As far as I know I dont know anyone who loves a honda. Quite contradictory of their current ad.

The brakes on my 2009 Honda Accord, purchased at "Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda" (what an ironic name) started squealing badly at 19,000 miles. I have noticed for the past three months that the car seemed to actually slow down more than normal when I take my foot off the gas — as if the brakes were not fully released. I’ve also noticed reduced fuel efficiency. About a week ago, the brakes started squealing badly, as if the pads were fully worn. I figured the problem couldn’t possibly be the brake pads wearing at 19K miles, so I brought it in to the dealer today. Turns out the rear brake pads ARE completely worn down and it is the service technician’s opinion that the cause is my style of driving — NOT a defective Honda problem. After telling him that I drive with only one foot (I don’t hold my left foot on the brake pedal while driving) and that my daughter says I drive like an old lady (in other words – NOT aggresively), he stated that Accords are built with Autobahn quality, high-performance brake parts that are really soft for enhanced braking ability. I told him that I hardly feel that this base-model Accord would be considered a "high performance" vehicle. Nevertheless, the "soft / high-quality pads" and my driving style was his reason for the premature wearing of the brakes. I’ve owned 15+ cars in my life time and have never had brake pads wear down in less than 50,000 miles – especially REAR BRAKES! Nevertheless, the dealership, "Courtesy" Palm Harbor Honda, refused to fix the problem without charge or even offer a discount on their $189 charge because they’re claiming it’s a regular maintenance fix. I told the tech that after doing extensive research, I found out that this is a very well-known problem with Accords and I told him that he and "Courtesy" Palm Harbor Honda knew this. He said his hands were tied and he couldn’t offer me any relief without HONDA Corp’s. blessing. I’m a single father of three children. I purchased a new Honda because we have ONE car in my household and ONE driver. I can’t afford to have car problems because I’m responsible for getting my children to and from school, sports events, church… and I have to drive to work every day. THAT’S why I purchased a NEW HONDA. Live and learn. If anyone out there is considering purchasing a Honda, PLEASE research known problems first. Tonight I will be under my car fixing my own brakes. I have yet to find the part in stock anywhere withing 80 miles of me – it seems there’s a run on this part – is everyone having the same problem? — bunch of aggressive drivers out there I guess.

Seat is unbearably uncomfortable, feel like back is being poked and causing a terrible amount of paid. Driving this car is a miserable experience. Will possibly have to seek medical attention soon.

Rear Brakes woren out faster than they should have.

rear brakes and rotors need to be replaced. Bulk of mileage was done at highway travel. Should not need to replace rear brakes already

Premature wear of my brakes on my 2009 Honda Accord. During braking my car would shake. Only 32k miles on my car, and the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, which was covered under warranty. My rear brakes were not covered and I had to pay $250 out of pocket to replace the brake pads which had been worn down to the brake squeeler, and to resurface the rear rotors.

Premature brake wear.

Pramature and uneven brake ware after 15K Highway Miles (pads were between 1/4 to1/16 in thikness). Dealer changed rear pads for free after I complained.They charged $200 the other people in front of me for the same problem. It is unheard of to change pads so fast it is rip-off and safety hazard. It increases fuel consumption and decreases retail value. Most important cannot use the car to go up the mountain because you have to come down with burning brakes. Honda is trying to replace the original pads with new pads and a clip but they still have problems. Honda mechanics agree that the rear brakes are under-engineered and the front are squeaking. The rear pads keep touching the rotors without puting force on the brake. Honda has to recall the Lemons otherwise people will die

I was getting an awful squealing sound every time I put the car in reverse. It turned out that the rear brake sensors were touching the rotors! I have owned many cars at this point in my life (this is my FOURTH Honda Accord), and I have never had brake failure at only 20,000 miles. They told me at the dealership to make sure that I hang on to this repair receipt as there may be a recall. I am out $302.96 now. When do I get my refund???

I purchased the car on December 29, 2008 upon receiving the car NONE of the glue had been removed from the out side of the vehicle. I had to return it to a different dealer for it to be detailed. In March 2009 the XM radio in my car stopped producing sound. The dealer ship had me contact XM on two occasions until finally telling me that "it’s a known issue for Honda" and until there is a recall it could not be replaced. This problem still exists, it may be fixed by stopping the car and turning off the engine, which resets the radio. Later during the same time frame the remote to my door locks intermittently stopped working, I was unable to lock, unlock, or use the panic button on my remote. This poses a problem since I am employed in Baltimore City and work odd hours at night and may need to access my vehicle quickly. This problem was corrected however only after several complaints, Honda issued a statement to the dealers that anyone with problems should receive a new battery. The next visit to the dealer ship was to check the brakes in August 2009, which had been squealing for a couple months. The front brakes are 80% and the rear brakes are down to 65% upon inspection after only 14K miles. The dealer ship told me that this was also a "known issue for Honda" and that they could not replace the brakes until there was a recall. They told me to call back MONTHLY to check for recalls on both the XM radio and the brakes. Still today at 23700 miles the brakes squeal nearly every time I brake. They will probably need to be replaced soon! Those things are bad enough but 2 days after my one year anniversary a loud noise came from under the hood and several idiot lights appeared on the dashboard. The codes retrieved were P0305, P0302, and P0300. Indicating misfire in cylinder #5, #2, and random misfires. I had oil coming from the tail pipe of my car as well as oil around the spark plugs! The cylinder head cracked, the cause is unknown.

I bought this car in Aug 2008 and had about 15000 miles on it when I first realized squealing sound from rear and when I take it honda dealer he said the rear brakes needs to be replaced. I have also search online for similar incidents and noticed that this is a common problem among other latest accords..

I am very unhappy that Honda will not stand by their product and fix the defective rear brake pads. The class action process is not good and will only cover half of the repair

Dealer in Iowa received car from Manf. approx Oct 10,2008. Approx Oct 20 dealer noticed car had engine oil leak at 34 miles Put dye in engine could not find leak therefore did not repair. Dealer Community Auto Group, Waterloo Iowa. Sold car to me March 21, 2009 with 103 miles on it. They certified owners manual no mechanical problems. With approx. 600 miles tire pressure monitoring system had to be repaired. April 23,2009 oil leak in engine at approx 1350 miles. MO dealer had difficulty in finding leak but in tearing engine down discovered loose head bolt in block also thought head gasket leaking. AT THIS REPAIR TIME REPAIRING DEALER IN MO DISCOVERED ATTEMPTED NON REPAIR ORDER IN IOWA DEALER AND AMERICA HONDA’S FILE. Auto at 2400 miles approx May 23, 2009 had oil leak reoccur. Back in shop for repairs approx 10 days. America Honda wants to continue repairs under warranty and overlook the fact the car was sold in a defective and undisclosed condition. They say dealer will be handled internally. HELP

Brakes were squeaking within the first six months but we were told nothing was wrong when taken in for regular warranty-covered checks. Started noticeable shimming when brakes were applied and took in for check at 39,000 miles. Ended up replacing rotors, brakes and rear bearing. The rear bearing alone cost $198. All in all, our bill came to $667.73. We’ve taken the car in to the dealer for repair of carpet pulling away in front passenger side; vibration noise on back dashboard (or whatever you’d call the shelf behind passenger seats); driver door handle stick problem, steering wheel clicking noise. Purchased Honda after being recommended by so many satisfied customers/friends. Invested more then we planned but thought it was worth the investment; disappointed in quality of parts and repair work.

BOTH FRONT AND BACK BRAKES WENT BAD HONDA REFUSES TO FIX THEM CAR STILL UBDER WARRANTY. NEVER BEFORE BOTH FRONT AND BACK BRAKES WENT BAD AT 20,000 MILES.

BACK BRAKES ARE ALREADY WORE DOWN, HONDA DENIES ANY PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS PENDING

2009 honda accord. consumer states continued knocking and rumbling noise when the heat is turned on. issues persist after being taken in several times for service. *tgw

My name is [xxx]. between my mother and i we own 4 honda vehicles. 2 accords and 2 civics. the two accords are model years 2009 and 2016. 2009 honda accord lx-s 242k miles 2016 honda accord sport 47k miles i have noticed both of these cars to have a issue with oil at startup. the 2009 makes more noise than the 2016. it seems to be an issue with the vct actuator on the car. this is just an issue at stationary startup. when the car is in motion there is no issues. i did a quick google search to see and i pulled pages and pages of info about people having this same issue. it even shows that honda is aware of this issue and they sent out service bulletins regarding this but as to why the owners are still having to pay for this is not right. this is a video of the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gmjas9cuwg this is obviously not a one time deal with this issue on the accords. my civics do not have any noise at start up, they are 2009 and 2014 year models. thanks for your time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The transmission when started on high way the transmission made a clicking sand then locked up

High engine oil consumption. 4 cyl engine burns 2.5 quarts of oil every 1600 miles. heavy soot residue on tailpipe, and engine pinging while driving uphill with normal oil level. no visible oil leaks. dealer claims that 1 quart every 1000 miles is normal consumption. currently performing engine oil consumption test and will follow up in 1000 miles. *tr

Takata recall, i received the notification of the recall in july of 2016, it is now november of 2016 with no sign of a fix. this is inexcusable, my car is not safe to have with passengers. the airbags have not deployed thankfully, but knowingly waiting to put a fix out for this recall is putting people at risk.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 01/06/2017*ct updated 01/18/17.*jb

"takata recall" american honda failed to notify me when the passenger side airbag inflator replacement part became available. i did not know the part was available until i called the local honda dealer after reading articles in the paper that the parts were available. honda said in the article that they had sent letters and blamed car owners for being slow to respond when in fact this is not true. please require honda to notify owners immediately that parts are available so that other owners are not continued to be placed at risk. thank you.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool was unable to confirm part availability.

Takata recall have attempted both with local dealer and headquarters to obtain information about my airbag and the company has not been willing to help. i purchased a 2009 honda accord from autopark honda in cary, nc several years ago. a few months ago i looked on recall.gov to see if the airbag installed in my vehicle is under recall. recall.gov listed it as under recall. i contacted autopark about this. they said they didn't see a recall on my vehicle. i asked why it was showing on the government listing and they did not know. i asked if one of the takata airbags under recall (which are dangerous to have in the vehicle) was installed in my car. they were unable to tell me and declined to look into it. so, i wrote a letter to honda's corporate headquarters (in torrance, ca) explaining and asking if one of the recalled takata airbags was installed in my vehicle. they sent me a form letter in return. i want to know what airbag is installed in my vehicle (make, model) and whether it is one of the malfunctioning airbags. if it is, i want to know how to get it replaced in a timely manner. i feel honda should provide this information to me. i filed this complaint with the bbb a while ago and yet honda still won't provide me with this information. they have provided inaccurate info to bbb such as they have tried to contact me (they have not). i am not sure what to do to obtain this basic safety information from honda. my children ride in my car every day and i am worried about their safety. my email address is [xxx] if there is anything you can do to help me obtain this information it would be greatly appreciated. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

7/2016 my oil light came on and i went to my mechanic and they said my oil stick was dry and they ended up doing lots of work; maintenance mostly and perhaps it would take care of the oil loss. they did not find a leak. 9/19/2016 my engine had problems starting; went to firestone to get a new battery and i told them no other maintenance as i have a mechanic. they installed my battery and told me my oil stick was dry and i had 50% oil noted on my dash board. went to my mechanic on 9/21/2016 and they said my oil stick was dry again. my mechanic researched and found there was a recall on this issue; therefore am reporting it.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The paint faded, clear coat coming off and it is peeling. terrible quality! leather seats have bubbled and ripped. terrible quality.

The tpms warning light periodically appears despite the fact that the tire pressure is not low on my 2009 honda accord. the tpms light has remained on for the last few days even though i have verified that the tire pressure is normal. the car was driven on highways and city streets while the light remained on.

Engine rattles at cold start-up - service bulletin 09-010 symptom - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. cause - the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective

Oil burn one quart every 1000 miles

Takata recall - unreasonable time since notification for parts still not to be available to replace defected airbag(s). no matter whether i've had an incident i care for my uncle and can not take him places in my vehicle until your company deems it necessary to spend the money to fix its mistake. please find an immediate solution or provide a loner car. and, i find it highly unlikely that the problem is only in the passenger airbag and not the driver or side airbags. your notification did not provide enough explanation or peace of mind. you have lost a 4x honda customer on a future car purchase and i'm sure many others due to your poor performance of this issue.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Eccesive oil consumption

The vtc actuator on my honda accord has been making a rattling sound during an engine cold startup for over a year now. after calling the customer service line they stated that it was not under a recall and that this problem would not cause any damage or reliability issues. however, the sound has been getting worse and the other day, while driving, my wife lost all power in the middle of the road; this is an extremely unsafe situation. after taking it to the service department at the dealership they said the problem is associated with the vtc actuator and we will need to replace this actuator with a redesigned actuator at a cost of $1600(including suggested part changes while the work is being done). the cost is not important to me, it is the safety aspect of the situation that's troublesome. if a redesigned actuator exists shouldn't customers at least be aware of this and the implications of not changing this part?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact suddenly heard a loud pop sound. the contact opened the trunk and found that the passenger side supporting struts for the trunk door had burst open, which prevented the trunk from remaining open when in use. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 108,550.

Srs unit failed after recall completed of the inflator recall. honda does have a 15 year extended warranty on this part, but would not apply it since the technician was not able to read the error codes. inflator was replaced around february, srs light came on in may and repairs was completed on 7/11/17 at my expense.

I bought the honda accord new in 2009 in florida. i gave the car to my daughter in 2016 and she moved to illinois. she had the airbag recall repaired on 6/24/17 but airbag warning light is still on. the dealer states there is a "front weight sensor failure" and needs to be repaired for cost of $882.32. honda indicates this part is not part of the recall and will not pay for repairs. i believe the airbags shoud be functional after the recall reair was completed.

Excessive oil consumption, oil light only flickered when turning corners, oil change odometer said oil was at 30%. car was making a grinding noise when accelerating from a stop. dealer said there was no oil. they were not willing to take apart engine yet. they ran a cleaner through engine.

The drivers side air bag and side curtain and passengers front air bag deployed as my son was driving in a parking lot where he works. thank god he works at a hospital. i thought hondas was safe but have my doubts now? it's seems like no one wants to help other than our insurance. he said he was maybe going about 10 miles an hour.

I have a 2009 honda accord lx-p (4 cylinder, 2.4 l). it consumes excessive engine oil. i did a oil consumption test ( had almost 107k miles on the car) at a honda service center. result said the car consumed 1 quarter of oil for every 1000 miles (i never see any warning light when oil gets this low.) honda service center, after taking about a month, said the vehicle meets the requirement and therefor don't qualify for repair. so looks like i will have to check the oil level every week or so, and also refill oil at every 1000 miles instead of standard 3000 miles.

Takata recall. notified dealer 65 days ago, but no correction taken.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact informed the mechanic of a ticking noise coming from the engine. the contact was informed that the engine oil was low, but there were no oil warning indicators illuminated. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle restarted after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Honda knows all about their 6 cyl engines burning through oil but does nothing about it. my car started burning and now leaking oil badly before it hit 100,000 miles but i am now looking at a large repair bill as my car isn't on "the list". not sure how it couldn't be as articles cite 6 cyl accords between the years 2008 and 2012. mine is a 6 cyl accord, 2009: how is that not on the list?

While driving at about 55 mph on route i-287 in morristown, nj, the car began to shake badly and the engine made a loud rumbling noise. i got the car to my local service station in morristown, where my mechanic told me that one of my spark plugs had failed to function, having been badly oil fouled. he replaced the spark plug and said the computer scanner showed code p0303 misfire cylinder #3. he also noted that honda has a service campaign for piston ring replacement initiated in 2013 to correct the problem. i brought the car to honda on monday, february 13. they replaced 3 of the 4 spark plugs in question (1 having already been replaced) and updated the car’s computer program, calling that step one in solving the problem. the honda service manager explained that honda’s protocol for this is to update the software and replace spark plugs and then wait to see if it happens again. (i later confirmed this protocol by phone with honda america.) lacking that, honda will not reimburse the dealership if they do the repair, but this fix seems to work about half the time. when the service campaign was initiated in 2013, i was not notified. clearly, honda recognized that there was a problem of oil leaking into the cylinders but did not issue a recall, as i believe they should have. in my case, my engine failed while i was driving at high speed on a major highway. this is not something i would like to happen again, but my local mechanic says it definitely will happen again, because honda did not fix the problem. replacing spark plugs is no more than a band aid. i’m left with a serious and expensive problem, and honda’s intention is to skirt the real issue by risking my safety in order to avoid accountability.

Last monday morning, i drove on a 2-lane neighborhood road at 25mph since it was raining. my car suddenly lost control. i touched the brakes. however, the brakes did not work anymore. the windshield started fog immediately. i could not see anything while my car still moved forwarded. i forced the speed shaft into the park position. my car stopped on the opposite lane. luckily, there was no vehicle from the opposite direction. i was safe. the accident location is one mile away from interstate. if this happed on the interstate, tragedy would be inevitable. after my car was towed to the body shop, i found that the right-front lower control arm was fractured at the bushing location. the fracture section was not new at all. it is a typical stress corrosion fracture over years. it should start at the original defect. i called honda accord manufacturing usa last friday. they denied discussing how this part was failed offered no assistance.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 75 mph another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle at a 180 degree angle into three lanes, a 360 degree angle head on into the guardrail, and then onto the shoulder of oncoming traffic. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained neck, head, and back injuries that required medical attention. the passenger sustained neck, back, and head injuries that also required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and then to an insurance towing lot. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. updated 06/08/17*lj updated 06/18/17*lj**** updated 06/27/17*lj *as

We've been calling gunn honda in san antonio tx since august of 2016. since then, at each call we've heard "the parts won't be in for two weeks, and we'll call you". we received a letter from honda today to ask if the car had been sold or demolished, so we called gunn honda. they said they hadn't ever heard of us, but they'll take the car monday. they won't say how long repairs will take. i fear as this is a recall instead of a "paying" job, they'll keep the car for another six months with an estimate of "two weeks".

Takata recall, i've been waiting 5-6 months for the dealer to fix the passenger side air bag. they've not received a replacement part yet. i can't drive my car with a front seat passenger safely. will honda pay for a rental car? appreciate any help with this mess... thanks

Vtc actuator making noise and cold startup..started at about 60,000 miles

Check engine light flashing and engine running rough

Was in an accident and air bags didn't deploy and they should have its front end damage

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v030000 (air bags), 09e063000 (equipment), and 16v056000 (air bags). while driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the driver's side and curtain air bags deployed without impact or warning. the front passenger side air bag failed to deploy, causing extensive injuries to the front passenger. in addition, the brake pedal failed to function when applying force to stop the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into a tree. the driver sustained head, neck, and back pains. the front passenger sustained extensive bruising, pain to the head and back, and injuries to the left arm, collar bone, and sternum. both occupants required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was inspected by the insurance company and deemed the vehicle destroyed. the dealer (mungenast st. louis honda, 5939 s lindbergh blvd, st. louis, mo 63123, (314) 894-1330) was notified. the contact provided the dtc to the dealer. the dealer was uncertain as to which recall may have been associated with the failure or if a different failure happened that was not related to the open recalls on the vehicle. the contact was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer. the contact notified the manufacturer and was waiting on a response to determine the cause of the air bag and cruise control failures. the approximate failure mileage was 151,000. parts distribution disconnect. vin tool confirms parts not available. *cn

Leaking seal on passenger half axle bearing after only 29.2k miles. car bought as certified in 2014, only 9k miles driven since purchase. part is defective. vehicle inspected for routine 30k service, no way this part failed in the 9k miles i have driven the car. bearing burn out can cause axel to fail. failure indicated on service order summary attached.

Excessive oil consumption, causing spark plug malfunction

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the dealer was notified of this issue, but not the manufacturer. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. received notice in july 20016 re: recall. states that no one should sit in the passenger seat. i have a wife and 2 children--what am i supposed to do? i've called honda every week for the past month. they say sorry, but are of no help. the part has not even been manufactured yet. they are very bad at communicating and customer service. i need reliable transportation for my family.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact had to place the gear into neutral and depress the brake pedal in order for the brakes to operate. in addition, while the vehicle was in park, the engine continue to accelerate. the contact had to turn the engine off twice in order to resume driving. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,631. updated 10/21/16*lj *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. the vin was not available.

When the recall first came out, i called and the dealer told me that i was not part to of the recall. this was in 2014 or 15? then i received a letter from the dealer stating that my car could possibly be part of the recall. i called the dealer and they informed me that the letter specifically was intended to sell me a new car using scare tactics. i spoke to american honda because i was so mad at them for trying to sell me a new car, based on fear and they once again promised that my car was not part of the recall and offered me a $200 gift card. i recently received a letter dated july 2016 stating that in fact my car is part of the recall, and instructing me to not have, " any passenger sit in the front seat until repair." now my car is in my garage since july undriveable. i cannot drive my family anywhere and the car sits. they cannot tell me when they will fix it. the dealer has lied to me from day one of the recall and now they are telling me to not have passengers sit in the front of the vehicle. what about the driver? technically, the driver isn't safe either according to the letter. i need help. i am without a car.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I have contacted my local dealership twice about this recall. they did not have a status on my repair parts. that was over 4 months ago. it has been 8 months since i first contacted them about this recall. 2 months is standard for a recall? this will be going on for 2 years at this rate! way to go honda, and way to go nhtsa. how many more lives have been lost on this recall???

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the interim recall letter from the manufacturer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to takata air bag recall. *ld the consumer stated the nhtsa website was not up-to-date concerning recalls on the takata airbags. updated 03/23/2017 *js

Scheduled appointment with honda dealer two weeks in advance. showed up for appointment and dealer stated that part has not arrived. no parts for the recall! my understanding is that supposedly the part should be ordered by the dealer using the vehicle vin number. part should be reserved for that specific vehicle. wasted my time taking vehicle to honda dealer. still they haven't call me to speak with service manager and re-schedule at honda dealer.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v346000 and 16v056000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving various speeds, there was a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. when the brake pedal was depressed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact pulled into the driveway and noticed that the caliper was rubbing together. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

Hello, neither the nhtsa recall website nor honda's website indicates there is a recall for the airbag igniter on my vehicle, yet the dealership mailed/called me about an airbag safety recall. when i questioned them, they were able to show that they verified the recall applies to my vehicle. my question/concern: why would the dealer have access to safety information that is hidden from the public? i've been driving around with a critical safety defect with a false sense of safety. information from dealer: the following is what the honda database is showing for what is outstanding on your vehicle. vin inquiry acknowledgement dealer information dealer: [xxx] 02/07/2017 identification: [xxx] print selected back * indicates an alpha vin * print item vin description view detail 1 [xxx] vehicle information vin [xxx] pdi dealer 207103 model accord pdi date 07/01/2009 model year 2009 demonstrator date engine no. k24z32883171 delivery date 08/31/2009 emission type ka mileage at purchase 10 selling dealer [xxx] stephen vincel honda owner information original owner [xxx] current owner [xxx] warranty extension / cancellation information factory extension - no. of miles factory extension - no. of day(s) factory extension warranty type warranty cancellation date open campaign / recall information 17-002: passenger airbag inflator information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Takata inflators recall letter dated july 2016. was told i would be contacted by fall 2016 and to avoid having anyone in my passanger side until repairs are completed. no one has contacted me its been over 6 months & from what i understand both front air bags need to be replaced due to recall.

Takata recall. i received a notification letter about the recall in july 2016 and was instructed not to allow passengers to sit in the front seat. i was told the remedy parts would be available in late summer or fall of 2016. i've asked the dealer (pasadena honda) about it several times, but i'm told the parts are not available. it's quite an inconvenience to be unable to use my passenger front seat. honda has not indicated when i will, in truth, be able to have the problem fixed.

Tarkata recall - i received notification from honda motor co. in july 2016, asking to take auto to dealership for repairs. i made an appointment with the dealership. when i arrived, they said they knew nothing about problem and they would look into it and advise me. they never did, so i went back on 8/31/16 and spoke with advisor, paul mlynarek. he said honda had not sent them the parts to repair vehicle. they continued to give me the very same response each time i called. i feel that 7-months is ample time to solve the problem

Excessive oil consumption and grinding noise in the engine

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact brought the vehicle to the dealer for a vehicle trade in, but was denied. the contact was informed of the vehicle's involvement in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was notified. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Foul smell emitting from air conditioning vents since i have owned the car. never have been able to eliminate it. a honda repairman told me that it is a known (to honda) design flaw in the air conditioning unit which causes water to pool in the unit causing mold. hence the foul order. honda refuses to fix the problem

My 2009 honda accord was purchased by our local honda dealer off the lot brand new. vehicle has always a good vehicle and no serious problems. it was in a minor crash and had some of the frame readjusted. recently, (within 6 months) i have noticed the vehicle consuming more oil than usual. i followed up with honda to see what i could do with the extended warranty notice i received in the mail regarding the vehicle. the extended warranty stated that the piston rings may be sticking more than usual and the vehicle could be consuming more oil than normal. the warranty stated it was good for up to 8 years from the purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever came first. at the time the honda was at 134,000 miles. honda told me to take it to my local honda dealer and ask how to start the process on the piston rings. the local dealer stated they needed to start with an oil consumption test with an oil change, then i would have to come back after 1,000 miles for them to track the oil. i brought the vehicle in and was dealt with more bad news. the local dealer stated that i could not start the oil consumption test until i fixed two other oil leaks the vehicle currently has. i was told the vehicle has a valve gasket leak which also needed a valve adjustment as well as a crank seal leak. the local dealer quoted me that the valve gasket would cost $225, the valve adjustment would be $325, and the crank seal leak would be $245. everywhere i have heard otherwise the cost of these fixes would be much more than i was quoted. after receiving this news i called honda again to create a claim. i still have not been able to speak to my case representative on the problem. my concern is that the sticking piston rings could have lead to the two other leaks my vehicle is having. i feel as though honda needs to cover the costs to fix this problem seeing as though the piston rings are an issue. *tr

My engine is consuming more oil than it should. i recently noticed this and have done my research and it turns out to be a common random defects with honda accords. i am worried that the engine might one day catch on fire or even fail while i am driving. i have gotten a letter from honda stating that they believe that there is something wrong with the gas bump but they were wrong. the procedure to fix this may cost me a lot of money but i am not responsible for this damage. it effects my safety and i am not willing to risk that. *tr

Airbag (unknown whether tamara) recall: rec'd letter from american honda dated july 2016 notifying me of recall and saying "honda will send you another letter when parts become available...". as of today (12/27/16) i've received nothing, so i called my local dealer - larry hopkins honda; sunnyvale ca. was told they have parts; have had them for a while! - but next appointment isn't until march 16. was also they could have got me in sooner had i called sooner ! why wasn't i notified sooner by american honda? i regularly transport a 95 year old mother, as well as a disabled brother.

Excessive oil consumption: car is burning about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 01/25/18*lj *cn

I hear the rattle noise when cold start engine only 87,000 miles i read the bulletin service they said that noise from defective vtc actuator that valve is control timing to advance and retart depend on engine speed to help control emission to help the environment and less pollution

I received a recall on air bags 07/23/2016 . got another letter from honda that they would replace the bags in september 2016. thats the last i have heard from honda. air bags still not replaced.

Burns 2 quarts of oil between oil changes

Excessive oil consumption

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

When raining car will not come out of turn. steering gets stuck in direction of turn. gear shift goes from drive to neutral without pressing button took car to dealer and they state problem cannot be duplicated.

The car makes metal grinding noise when start the engine in the morning or when the engine is cool down. the noise last about 1 to 2 seconds but it's very loud. mechanics insisted it's okay to drive. it's happened for a few months now and i am just afraid that something will be break very soon.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. when the vehicle was started, a rattling noise emerged from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was transmission failure. the dealer confirmed the diagnosis. the contact stated that the failure occurred for the last two years and was getting worse. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,153.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. within months of owning the vehicle, there was water intrusion during heavy rain. the rear driver's side paneling, electrical function area, and side curtain air bag area was wet. the vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. updated 02/03/17*lj updated 7/11/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while stationary, the vehicle burned oil rapidly in the engine. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed more than a quart of oil within only 700 miles. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine rattled while attempting to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

Takata recall issue not resolved in timely manner. advised in early summer of dangers associated with front passenger airbag and to not allow passengers in front seat. also advised replacement parts would be available by late august. since then have not received any further communication. on this website, i learn replacement parts to be avail by late fall. it is november 28 and less than a month before official start of winter.

My name is alen moffitt. between my mother and i we own 4 honda vehicles. 2 accords and 2 civics. the two accords are model years 2009 and 2016. 2009 honda accord lx-s 242k miles 2016 honda accord sport 47k miles i have noticed both of these cars to have a issue with oil at startup. the 2009 makes more noise than the 2016. it seems to be an issue with the vct actuator on the car. this is just an issue at stationary startup. when the car is in motion there is no issues. i did a quick google search to see and i pulled pages and pages of info about people having this same issue. it even shows that honda is aware of this issue and they sent out service bulletins regarding this but as to why the owners are still having to pay for this is not right. this is a video of the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gmjas9cuwg this is obviously not a one time deal with this issue on the accords. my civics do not have any noise at start up, they are 2009 and 2014 year models. thanks for your time alen moffitt

The crank shaft sensor is going out, but main cost is software up date after installing new sensor. i feel if you get the sell of sensor and installation the software update should be free. been messing up for 2 yrs of the 3 years i have owned it

The srs unit has failed which is an acknowledged problem in some 2008-2010 honda accords but my particular model is not eligible for the recall. considering the failure and the acknowledgment from honda on this exact issue, my car should be eligible for the recall free of charge. i came to know about this problem because of the airbag indicator light being on.

Loud engine rattling noise with cold start up. happens every time now

There is a safety recall on this car. however, the mechanic at the honda dealership said there is no such part on this car

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle shutoff without warning. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to racine honda - dealer service & parts (9501 washington ave, racine, wi 53406) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective alternator. the contact had the alternator and the head gasket replaced. since the initial failure, the contact stated that the same failure recurred on three separate occasions. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer each time to have the alternator replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no further assistance. the vehicle had been repaired for the fourth time. the failure mileage was 70,950.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. due to the failure, the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle and veered of to the side of the road which caused damage to the right side of the road. a police report was filed and the contact was given a case number. the passenger in the vehicle suffered a scrape to their knee but did not seek medical treatment. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. a mechanic came to the contact’s home where he informed him that there were prior recalls on the vehicle for the air bag and linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 19v502000(air bags). there are currently zero recalls on the vehicle. the dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Gerald jones honda on 12/23/17 inspected "srs lt on" and tech clifford warner wrote in invoice "no codes need srs unit" and charged $120. the srs light always comes on when car is turned on. i do not think it is safe air bag system. honda motors refuge to even talk further and it wants me get respected again and again. i had four total inspection and test results does not give any error codes. what should i do?

Have had the car for several years and have taken it in for inspections of the braking system which came back with no issues. reported to owner/ceo of company as well. brakes do not work when used in an emergency. the pedal will go to the floor but the car will not stop even after punching the brakes several times. worse when on a decline of a hill. i have had the brakes redone and the problem still persisted and ended up in an accident due to the faultiness of the braking system. i’m glad it wasn’t worse than it was but there have been a lot of close calls. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the srs warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to howdy honda (5519 e ben white blvd, austin, tx 78741, (512) 686-1544) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the diagnostic trouble code showed an open circuit within the wiring harness which caused an increased resistance in the driver’s side air bag. the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that there was an engine misfire. additionally, the piston rings and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximately failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving between 65-80 mph, shuddered and lost motive power with the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was powered off and was restarted however, the vehicle failed to operate as intended. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that cylinder number 3 misfired and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the spark plug was replaced every two to three months. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Tension bolt snapped causing the belt to loosen and no power steering while i was driving, all this happend while i was on a highway was the scariest moment of my life having no steering power! also check engine light went on few months ago issue with oxygen sensor. i taught honda is such a good car, this will be my last time buying a honda. this car has cost me so much money and towing its rediculos. i read that people had issue with this and honda only made that bracket 2 years becuase of issues why was there never a recall on this?

Car has been with mechanics for day 3 now they thought the problem was at 1st timing belt went to replaced it found out it was not that issue thought it was a sensor was not that as well now told by honda that it is camshaft, i've always maintained my vehicles and oil changes only a 150000 miles on my vehicle. this is extremely stressful i just bought the car from dean honda in 2017

There was a recall on the airbags in august and i was not notified. just wanted to an updated to see when my vehicle would be serviced.

Rear brakes defective-since june 2014 have had 5 califers, 4 rotors, 2 setsof pads replaced. car has total of 73000 miles on it. all replacements by honda. brakes have frozen up, got wheels so hot they smoked, could not touch, pads would not release while driving could hear them rubbing against rotors, parked car in garage and could not get it to move next day, set parking brake and fluid leaked not sure but at times rear brakes did not seem to work when brakes rapidly applied, all repairs seem to be only temporary i had a letter from honda shortly after buying the new car asking me to bring car in for brake inspection-did so- told letter did not apply to me-brakes fine. have complained to two dealers and made formal complaint to honda---stonewalled

Oil is entering combustion chamber cause blue smoke to come out of exhaust at times. seeing oil consumption under 1000 miles of travel at least 1qt of oil consumption.

We have found that are 2009 honda accord has a parasitic draw we have to pull fuses so the battery does not go dead within hours. have tried new batteries, charge batteries. through our own research people are calling this problem a parasitic draw from the battery and its a matter of tracing wires down and pulling fuses. and if you want to use car without running battery down my husband has pulled a fuse or two but this disables several things radio, some dashboard functions. which if it keeps going could be problematic on the function of the honda maybe affecting lights eventually or other safety features. so would like to see how many other people are experiencing this problem and how bad it can get and how it can be fixed. some people were disconnecting wires to remedy the problem and don't want to do that. when we bought car it had to be jump started. so the problem has only increased as time has passed.

Airbag light is on and the recall for the module was completed several months ago oddly enough the srs light and tps are on as well all came in about the same time but unknown as to why

Air bag was replaced

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that he was unable to open the emergency trunk release latch. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they also were unable to open the emergency latch. the contact called cawood honda (located at 2516 pine grove ave, port huron, mi 48060, (810) 987-3030) and notified them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 187,000.

My car has a high oil consumption problem, which is causing rattling sound to come from the engine. i'm afraid that my engine might catch file because of excessive oil consumption. it looks like this is a known problem, and there has been a recall as well. i've been complaining about this problem to the honda dealer from past two years, but they never told me about the recall and were asking me money in the range of $3000-$4000 to fix it. now when i know that it was part of the recall, they are saying that the car is out of warranty and i've to pay everything from my pocket. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/sb-10083874-2280.pdf i feel the honda dealers are cheating their customers, not informing them about the potential issues, and trying to gouge them thousands of dollars for fixing their cars. we, as a consumer, do not know much about the vehicle internal workings, so have no choice but to agree to whatever they ask to charge.

My passenger airbag light has been on ever since november and i took it to the dealership and they could not diagnose the problem

Takata recall airbags etc

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while parking the vehicle, the driver's seat air bags deployed without warning or an impact and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. there were no injuries. an unknown dealer was called, but was not able to assist. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 156,000.

Car is black and 5 years ago showed signs of the paint falling apart. now the paint is getting really bad. i took it to 2 dealers ibwas told because of the sun. its southern california so i said it's in a shade when parked home but cant always be shaded. i was told nothing can be done

Driver's air bag light came on. dealer said there was an issue with the computer/receiver that causes the airbag to operate. they charged $700 to repair. my question is whether this is a safety recall that honda should have paid for.

Couldn't get traction on light snow-covered road. vsa light was flashing and my car wasn't responding to brake to vsa. i applied my brakes to slow down (to no avail). now my car is out of control and proceeding down a slight incline to a stop sign...picking up speed along the way.my brakes are "to the floor" the whole time as i slide through intersection i have my steering wheel turned right. the front passenger side ended up crashing into a street sign & telephone pole. i was told by police that a car that swerved to avoid me made contact with my rear fender and my car then spun right into the poles. also, neither front air bags deployed upon impact

Unintended acceleration. has occurred 6 times since march 2018. no coloration with ambient temperature, weather conditions or speed. symptom: driving & braking hard to slow down, place into neutral and engine revs up to 5k rpm. restart car after about 10 seconds and engine runs fine, if sooner engine revs back to about 5k rpm. taken to shop - no problem found. has only happened at low speeds coming to a stop. was traveling in a strait path 4 times, twice when turning into a parking spot. note: i travel back roads mostly. car has over 110,000 miles.

Engine oil consumption is more and causing burning of engine oil very frequently. this is causing rattling noise when accelarating and would cause more damage to engine and can be hazardous if driving on highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact had to manually turn the steering wheel. the dealer (brighton ford, 8240 grand river ave, brighton, mi 48114, (810) 227-1171) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v042000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (honda city, 501 grumman rd w, bethpage, ny 11714, (516) 717-4766) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm) & car stall and engine is shuddering now. honda will not honor the recall based on a vin #, my car is doing what it states in the recall. so i guess i'm on the hook for a trans repair / replace.

Car starts up with a noisy rattle. this is a known issue with certain honda engines. there is a tsb (a09-010) that describes the repair. i want to bring my car to a dealer for repair but i am told it is not for free.

Takata recall

I have had intermittent shorting out with my radio and locks while driving and the vehicle stops running. took it in to get checked out could not find anything wrong with batter or alternator. brand new battery 2 months old and is still doing it. died this time after arriving to work and will not start.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. the vehicle was taken to colonial honda of dartmouth (225 state rd, dartmouth, ma 02747, (508) 996-6800) where it was diagnosed that the supplemental restraint system sensor needed to be replaced. additional diagnostic testing was needed to determine if the front passenger seat belt buckle sensor and the seat mat needed replacement also. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Each time when i start up my car, my car stalls and makes my check engine light come on. its been happening alot since i got the car in july.

Driver in 4th gear driving on a street when front passenger tire blew as a result the side curtain air bag deployed... impact from the blowout was low with no physical damage to the car or undercarriage... air bag should not have deployed in low impact situations causing safety issues and possibly harming sleeping infant in the back seat... called honda about the issue and filed a claim... claim was denied and was told that the airbag did what it was supposed to do even though there is not damage to thr rim or any other part of the car other than the blown tire. debris from the airbag and ceiling covered sleeping infant in rear facing seat that never woke up because impact was so low.

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to a vehicle crash where the airbag did not deploy. *ld *js

Oil consumption in excessive amount.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. the contact called on behalf of the driver. while the driver was operating the vehicle while intoxicated, the vehicle skidded off the roadway. the speed was unknown. the contact stated that the driver's side air bag deployed, but the passenger side air bag failed to fully inflate. the contact stated that the driver sustained a broken foot that required medical attention, but the contact's daughter (who was the front seat passenger) passed away. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed destroyed. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the passenger side air bag failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The car has excessive oil consumption (0.75 q per 1000 miles) based on a recent oil consumption test. every 2100 miles or so the low oil warning light lit. honda refuses to repair.

The engine won’t start the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run.

Srs light went on and stayed on. honda dealership service department said the srs computer system malfunctioned and needs replacing. stted that the airbags will not deploy unless it’s replaced.

Transmission problem

The customer try to put the seatbelt but it didn’t work for just one time

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to vehicle misfiring and lights illuminated on dash. *ld *tr

The vehicle stationary when starting makes loud noise caused by the vtc actuator is the defaulted part which can cause the engine to malfunction.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's vehicle t-boned a delivery truck. the air bags did not deploy. there was no warning indicator illuminated. a police report was filed. the driver and rear passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. the contact called jim coleman honda at 443-535-0500 (located at 12441 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029) and was informed that they previously repaired the vehicle per an unknown nhtsa campaign number regarding the air bags. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and wanted the insurance company to initiate the investigation. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

My car's sunroof exploded for no apparent reason. i was driving on an uncovered stretch of highway at about 60-65 mph, and suddenly there was a loud bang on my roof, followed by what sounded like gravel being dumped on my car. a few minutes later, i opened the sunroof shade and saw that the sunroof had shattered. there were no cars or trucks in front or along side my car when this happened - so it wasn't due to gravel spun up by another vehicle. i wasn't anywhere near an overpass - so there's no chance something was dumped on my car. the temperature was about 74 degrees - so no excessive heat from the sun.

Tanaka airbags

S10 appropriate handling - copy of a letter to american honda motor company regarding the national takata airbag inflator recall. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the airbag recall repair. *js

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. while the contact's son was driving unknown speeds, the vehicle crashed into a steel pole. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated prior to the crash. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained injuries to the hip, legs, a tear in his lungs, heart damage, and memory loss. medical attention was required. the driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. the front seat passenger was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard an explosive sound. while the sun roof was open, the contact discovered that the sun roof glass shattered. the following day, the vehicle was driven to the dealer (arrowhead honda in peoria, arizona) where it was determined that the sun roof exploded for no apparent reason. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact left a voice message. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Airbag red light stays on. showed dealer for recall. dealer got no code. charged $120. red light is still on! did not fix it because no code was found and cannot repair. recall was denied and i had to pay $120 for diagnosis. lights are all the time when running.

I had stopped at the end of a private road and the car was in park and the engine was running. i was sitting in the driver's seat and adult grandson was sitting in the front passenger seat. he got out of the car and shut the front passenger side door hard. the front and rear passenger side air bags deployed. as well as the side airbag from the front passenger seat.

Ocean honda is where i take my honda for service. the check engine light had been coming on over a year or so. i was told my car is using too much oil and needed pistons, rings and valve repair. that cost almost $6000.00. from research i discovered that this is a problem with this engine generation. the car was in motion when the check engine light came on. i was told by other mechanics that i should have gotten a new engine, it would have been less expensive. i found information that the nhtsa issued a notice to add years to the warranty which would cover my situation. as of the repair i had owned the car for 6 years. i need the information on tsb a12-087.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 30 mph and merging onto the freeway, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed without warning. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. there were no injuries. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,741.

Vtc actuator is bad and requires replacing along with piston rings, according to the dealer. the cost is $2400.00. while i know there will be things that happen to aging vehicles, this is an issue for a very large number of 2008-2013 hondas.

Received a takata inflator recall on my front passenger airbag which was fixed by the dealership. my air bag light started to come on (while vehicle is parked or in motion) after the repair. this has been ongoing for several months. a diagnostic test is reading error code 92-20 where the front passenger side airbag will go off during an accident whether or not a passenger is in the vehicle.

Airbag inflator recall. received urgent safety recall notice from state of michigan regarding airbag inflator recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 55 mph, the front driver's seat reclined backwards and would not lock in position. the contact stated that the failure occurred everyday for the past six months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving various speeds, the vehicle misfired and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to inver grove honda (4605 s robert trail, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (651) 306-8600) where it was diagnosed that there was an oil fouled spark plug failure and the spark plugs needed replacement. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure and no failure code was found. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 56,232.

"takata recall paint start to chip on the roof of the vehicle on white two door honda accord and around rear window after years of having the car only in those areas

Loud grinding noise coming from engine when starting. honda has acknowledged faulty actuator but refuses to issue a recall to pay for repair.

Takata recall honda dealer refuse to speak with me about the replacement of a recall. the farthest i have ever gotten was through their receptionist and then no news. i have tried on multiple occasions and multiple times to contact them

My engine started knocking due to excessive oil consumption, even tho i changed my oil on time every time. there was a lawsuit in 2013, but honda said i didn't qualify to get my engine replaced free of charge because it was vin # specific and state specific. which is crap. i will never buy another honda. quality has went way down..

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. while driving 5 mph in heavy traffic, another vehicle turned unexpectedly in front of the contact 's vehicle. the contact struck the front driver's side of the other vehicle. the contact stated that only the passenger frontal air bag deployed. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that the driver sustained a whiplash, the front passenger sustained bruising from the air bag, and the rear passenger seated on the right also sustained a whiplash. no one received medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the insurance company inspected the vehicle and deemed it a total loss. the vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer to determine why the other air bags in the vehicle failed to deploy. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the air bags were supplementary. the contact stated that case number: 06594835 was opened with the manufacturer. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the recall had not been serviced. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Can hear slight noise when disconnecting my seatbelt coming from lower part of the dashboard

Premature failure of rear brake pads and rotors @40k miles. just outside limits of honda brake settlement. rear brakes failed again at 100k with pads, rotors, and 1 caliper needing replacement.

Called the car place several times to see what i needed to do in case later on my airbags does not deploy in a car wreck.

The vtc valve does not give the proper oil pressure resulting in loud noises and rattles. oil pressures is an important component of safe engine operation. from our research numerous hondas have this problem and honda is not taking responsibility for it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving unknown speeds, the passenger side turn signal lever failed to remain in position. additionally, the vehicle was burning oil excessively without warning. the contact called a local dealer (mcgrath city honda, 6720 w grand ave chicago il, 60707) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Takata recall, i just don't want it to automatically go off, that's scary, and it should be replaced by takata at no cost to myself. unethical, unsafe, and a danger to other drivers as well!

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to malfunctioning caliper piston. *ld *js

Missing some of the dashboard lights on the 2009 honda accord; mainly radio, climate and shifter button displays; rest of the dashboard lights work and still have functionality

I keep getting in the mail about a takata airbag class action settlement payment. so i was told to do the form.

"takata recall" while driving, the light indicating passenger airbag off light comes on then turns off, after several minutes it comes back on. that worries me.

Airbag settlement recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while the vehicle was at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to stevens creek honda (4590 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129, phone: (800) 692-2129). the vehicle was not diagnosed, but the body damage was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Takata recall: i saw the news about recalling the vehicle for air bag safety. i am not sure why nobody contact me since my car's model is in the recalling list. honda accord 2009

I didn't purchase the vehicle until october 20,2015 for my daughter to drive and when i took it to a dealer they told me that there was a recall on the vehicle but they couldn't fix it without writing paperwork. but when i look but the to see if my vehicle had an air bag recall that how i found out about the nose recall that hasn't been fixed.

Electronic stability sensor comes on, vehicle shuts off/loses power while driving. once off, there’s a period of about 10 seconds before it can come back on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. an unknown dealer was contacted at 318-445-6677 to inquire about the notice from tk holdings inc. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure was not diagnosed. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. the driver's and passenger's frontal air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact and passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, shoulders, and chest, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to choice towing facility. neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified. the vehicle was repaired at auto nation honda (4030 hacks cross rd, memphis, tn 38125, (901) 209-1308) per nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. .*bf updated 8/3/18*jb

Faulty vtc actuator - this is a known ongoing problem with honda cars but no recall has been issued. $600-$700 to get replaced

Takata recall, excessive oil consumption, vtc actuator loud grinding on start up cold or warming

Takata airbags i called numerous times last year and two years ago because my passenger airbag light would keep coming on and the vehicle was never in a major accident to set off the passenger airbag. i complained in person at a honda dealership of lisle to a ray underwood. ray claimed that nothing was wrong and they refused to do anything to my vehicle until i paid a minimum $100 testing fee. i am a college student who doesnt have alot of extra income so i was unable to pay for the fee. i argued that this should have been free do to the seriousness of the claim considering i have passengers in my vehicle all the time and i would never want to put them in harms way. ray again refused to do anything. i called honda and they refused to reimburse me for the fee. now about 2 years later i received 2 letters in the mail about my vehicle having defective airbags! are you people ignorant, incompetent, stupid or all 3? i am currently giving all documentation to my lawyer for further action. i want honda of lisle reported to the better business bureau as well as their general manager ken underwood. this is a shady way to conduct business and i could have been seriously injured or killed do to their negligence as well as takata's negligence.

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to sticking piston rings resulting in high engine oil consumption. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer would not completely honor the recall due to it being out of warranty. the consumer stated the dealer began testing the vehicle without providing an expiration date to complete the tests. by the time oil consumption tests were completed, the warranty ran out. the manufacturer offered to cover a portion of the repair cost. the consumer believed the manufacturer should cover the full repair costs under the warranty. updated 10/31/201/2017*js

"6 speed manual transmission will not shift into 3rd gear" when accelerating at a slow to moderate pace, the transmission will not enter 3rd gear when shifting from 2nd gear. the problem occurs randomly and is therefore a danger to everyone on the road. honda 3rd gear tsb on 6 speed manual transmissions did not resolve the issue. for a thorough description of this issue as described by another please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v_j9ct2jrq

Honda accord 2009 - currently 62k miles. engine rattles on start up and also on acceleration. contacted honda dealership about the sporadic flashing oil light and rattling noise. dealership confirmed no leaking oil, but there was oil consumption. now involved with a oil consumption test. dealership couldn't replicate the rattling noise. we never received the notice from honda on the service bulletin about oil consumption. currently 1k miles into the consumption test and we are halfway to the lower mark on the dipstick. updated the dealership of the status and was told not to bring it back until it was at the lower mark on the dipstick. car continues to have the rattling noise, which now the dealership is advising us that is a separate issue. currently still covered under the extended warranty for this issue, but a test has to be completed before the issue is resolved. extended warranty should have taken affect without any testing, since this is a known issue and needs to be dealt with immediately instead of waiting around until someone gets injured or more damage is done to the car. this needs to be fixed for every car that was listed in that bulletin.

Well before honda cars was my top pryority cars. but unfortunatlly 5 month ago i bought a car in a diller call apex in fremont ca . and after the first week using the car the check engine light came on & 45 minutes later another 2 lights came on total 3 lights came on my car (check engine light ) ( vsa ) & last one is a triangle signal with this letter inside /!\ i took the car to the diller already about 5 times & the problem steel on my car after that i took it to the honda diller and they charge me $ 180.00 to fix me the problem they promess me the car was fixed & 30 days later lights came back againg i took it back to the honda diller because they said if the problem came back they supost to fix me the car for free and unfortunatly they charge me $ 375.00 for labor and $ 185.00 for the part but another 3 weeks later the problem with the lights came back againg and the worst thing is the car is no't available to drive because when that lights are on the car doesn't run faster than 30 milles for hourly. & honestly i m tired already because i steel have to pay arround $ 11.000 for the car to the diller because i m steel working my credit and if they can not fix the problem because i pay alot of money already trying to fix i m very disapoint. & because if i go to the honda diller they go to charge me another may be $500.00 o more. thank s for the oportunity for letting me writte this message here.

I bought car cpo and rear pads were supposed to be new. a year later, i started having problems with my rear brake pads (high pitch noise, burnt smell). took it to a dealership. they charged me over $160.00 for cleaning and lubricating. a month and a half later - the same problem appears again. took it to a local mechanic. i was charged $220 for cleaning, lubricating and new brake pads replacement. two and a half years later, started having problems again. rusted rear rotors, 20% left of the rear pads. all needs a replacement - $350.00 bill. i had put a little less than 20k miles for the past two and a half years. front brakes haven't had an issue and are still usable. it appears that i am not alone and a lot of owners of the same make and model report the same issues. this is so ridiculous. i would like honda to acknowledge bad design and replace it in the vehicle altogether.

Complaint involving webasto aftermarket retractable sunroof. while driving into work on 7 september, 2017, on a highwat, i closed the sunroof and when it closed i heard a loud pop and looked up and the sunroof was gone. i looked in my rear view mirror and observed a black car two cars behind me making emergency maneuvering into other lane appearing to avoid something. i pulled over and observed no other vehicles doing the same movements and no accidents. i reported the incident to the state police. i purchased the car new in 2009, and the dealership had the sunroof installed prior to purchasing and pickup of the car. the car was purchased new and the sunroof was covered in the original warranty. when i contacted the dealership, they referred me to their installer who informed me there was a recall on some models. when i contacted the company i learned that my sunroof was part of a recall issued in 2010, and i was never informed of this. that sunroof could have killed someone that day. the next evening when driving the retractable interior cover blew out and the metal sunroof frame came apart and metal rods came flying into the driver compartments dangling and swinging. when i reported this to the company, the representative apologized and stated that he should have told me how to secure the interior cover. that this recall is 7 years old and i was never informed in inexcusable. i have always had my car services at honda dealerships, and i was never informed on this recall. someone could have easily been killed directly by the flying sunroof, or as a result of swerving to avoid the sunroof. if there are any other sunroofs that have not been repaired, people need to know.

We are experiencing excessive oil consumption with mileage under 80,000 with our 2008/2009 honda accord. we have discovered there has been a settlement for this problem on vehicles with a warrantee. honda has given us a run around about our complaints saying the our car is old, suggesting therefore that we need to get a newer model, and by calling us back for two 1,000 mile checks and not taking ownership of the problem they know exists. my wise husband went on line because of his suspicions of their actions and learned he was correct: there have been enough of these problems reported with this model car that there has been a class action suit with a settlement extending the warrantee. honda is reported as issuing tsb #11-033 in july 2011. we did not receive that bulletin. why?

Sumitomo 70k 600ab 94v htr enhance l/x 2255017htr purchased all 4 tires new at 84k on 9-11-2014. on 7-2-2016 at 103k, i was driving down i-95 abt 70 mph, car suddenly started vibrating violently. managed to ride in emergency lane to next exit at 15 mph to find a tire shop on next exit. had to purchase 2 new tires- cause was a six inch sections of tread that appeared to have separated internally. had numerous "bubbling" on both tires, belt separation was noticeable. these are 70k tires and they only had 19k miles on them. i was alone and heading to jax, manager of tire place suggested that we take several pics of the tires since i wasn't able to take them with me (my trunk was full). wasn't able to make it back to ga for another 3 weeks due to med emergency- upon returning back, i took my car to the tire place that installed them along with the pics and receipt. manager informed me that i was supposed to save the 2 defective tires (as in bringing them with me!) and that i was supposed to call them when it happened (they are closed all weekend) and that there was nothing they could do to compensate me for this issue without the actual tires! i had no idea that this was expected of me.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the contact was uncertain of the damage to the other vehicle. the contact's front and rear driver side air bags failed to deploy with the impact. the contact suffered from whiplash, neck, and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was available. ...updated 09/12/16 *bf updated 12/12/16 *bf updated 12/12/16.*jb

In april of 2016, i turned the engine off. i heard the fan still running. i also smelled antifreeze. following advice from a mechanic, i checked the fluids to learn that there was no antifreeze. i took the vehicle to two repair shops. both put a pressure test on the vehicle and stated that it was holding pressure. i took it to the local honda dealership on a friday was told that they could not find anything. i told them that i smelled anti-freeze but did not see any leaking under the car. they asked me to bring it back the next week so they could have more time to analyze the complaint. they provided me with a loner car for three days. when they completed the diagnostics they called me and told me that i needed an engine, i was devastated. when i purchased the auto, in had 22,000 miles. at this time it had about 80,000. i purchased the auto october 2011. my thoughts were, this is unheard of. i still don't know what happened. it has never run hot with me. i have records of the maintenance. i am concerned that there is something about the auto that was not reported on car facts that i am not aware of. every time i took it to the dealership for maintenance, i had to request that they stabilize the floor carpet. that concerned me. why was the old removed and new installed. when posing that question, i was told that more-than-likely it was soiled beyond cleaning. but that is minor compared to having to purchase an engine for an vehicle that is known to endure thru 300,000+ miles during its life. someone is not being truthful. i notified carl hogan that i will never purchase another vehicle from his dealership and i will do my part to ensure that those i come in contact with refrain as well, even if they have to travel to another city or state. now, i must spend a minimum of 2,500 to rebuild the engine or up to 4,500 to purchase a new engine.

I was getting ready to leave for work one morning and i noticed when i cranked the car up that it made a knocking noise for about 2 seconds and quit. i done a lot of research a found that a lot of the same cars have had the same problem. i found out that it was the vtc actuator. it only does this when it is cool. if it has been cranked up it will not do it.

In regards to honda safety recall jn9. warranty extension: sticking pistons rings resulting in high engine oil consumption. i had the car inspected by the honda dealership in thousand oaks, ca. starting back in december 28 2015. they did an oil consumption test that lasted 3,000 miles on the road and had me come in every 1000 miles of those 3k miles. every oil consumption evaluation at the designed mark is burning through 1.2 qt of oil every 1,000 miles. they claim that is standard for the car to burn that much oil. my old 2003 v8 gmc yukon does not burn any oil at all. jut last week on july 19th 2016 my oil engine light came on, they (dealer) top me off with another 1.2 qt of oil off the records. no service report was taken. i do not believe a four cylinder engine should use that much oil unless indeed the piston rings are sticking.. please help!

Even with correct tire pressure, the tpms warning light comes on after about 20 miles, or at times comes on at start up and remains on. sometimes can go months without it coming on. this is not the separate low tire pressure indicator.

Takata recall

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v056000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall: i received a letter from honda on 07/18/2016 informing me of the issue. i brought the car to the local dealer the next day and they told me to call honda to arrange alternate transportation. i called on 07/19/16 and they told me that my report was received and they would provide alternate transport as soon as possible. i called again on 07/21/2016 and found out that a case was never opened for me and there is no record of my contact on 07/19. another case was supposedly opened, and i followed up again on 07/22/16, only to find out that again, my case was never created. i am driving a hazardous vehicle and honda is refusing to provide alternative transport. only on my third attempt was a case opened, and i have not heard a response since. honda is not allocating appropriate resources to the recall to provide alternate transport to consumers at risk.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Last week i heard a rubbing/scraping noise coming from the right rear of my 2009 honda accord. today i took it to the dealers and had to have the right rear caliper replaced, new brake pads and new rotors. this vehicle is well taken care of and is garage kept. i do not understand why i needed new brakes and rotors as my car has approximately 22,000 miles on it. i am extremely upset by this.

Vtc actuator is failing causing a 2 second delay when starting please advise!

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Power window rear rt - won't close. the motor gets very hot. very unsafe, had my mechanic disconnect the motor. the window started opening on its own while i was in motion & wouldn't close. when engine is on, the motor is on all the time and could cause a fire when key is on positiin.i just realized that this had to be the cause of the melted molding only on that one window. rarely open this window throughout the years.

Recently, my car started consume too much oil. to fix that,dealership advised to replace piston rings for better result. after we have new piston rings, in a month and so engine is making grinding noise while starting. dealership said it wasn't happened due to piston rings replacement. but we don't have that problem before and now dealership can charge us up to $700 for new part .

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle made a whining noise when depressing the accelerator pedal. the dealer daignosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 30,360.

I bought my honda accord 2009 about a year back. i really love the care. i am religious about oil changes and maintenance and run synthetics to insure the best engine performance and life. my previous owner confirmed that he was also always doing the synthetic oil changes. what i noticed after about a couple of months of buying my car was that a funny rattling and grinding noise was coming from my car. i also occasionally saw the check engine oil like come on and then immediately go off mostly at stops. my oil change was due soon, so i thought that it might be because of that. yes, sure after the oil change that rattling and grinding sound was gone. so i felt relaxed not for long though as after about 45 days gain the rattling and grinding noise started coming with the check engine oil sign on and off. i did a few checks and when i pulled the dip stick after keeping the car stationary overnight, i was surprised that i had no oil on it at all. i have now added some oil to bring it to the level but i was really disappointed. then i did some research online and found the information about the excessive oil consumption. i am still planning to keep this car for another 5 years or so, that's why i bought a honda in the first place. i figure reliable and trouble free with excellent long lasting engines. after going through some online research, i found honda accord oil defect class action lawsuit but i never got the letter in the mail about the recall and warranty extension. i am planning to start working on it and get it resolved. my biggest battle will be that the lawsuit covers the v6 vehicles but i have v4. truly disappointing, i just hope i get satisfaction. btw i am also the owner of honda pilot 2008, and no complaints so far and i am very happy with that car. i hope this thing gets resolved.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while parking the vehicle, the air bag deployed on the front driver side once the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

This is a 2009 vehicle and i was notified august 2015 of a oil consumption recall but ask that you have 125,000 miles or less to fix however when you notify a consumer 7 years after it has been sold not to have that many miles i believe it's very unfair to the consumer because this is a problem i have had this this vehicle since ive owned it and now the dealership is refusing to fix it because of the mileage. there is no specific amount noted on how much oil consumption this car should have and honda dealership is using that to their advantage and ask that i have 3/4 of a quart of oil consumption before they would even consider which is so unrealistic.

My car is burning 1-2 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. dealership says that is normal even though the oil light is coming. my car is

After pulling into a shopping area parking lot, with the car stationary and the engine off, the door locks failed to open trapping us in the car in the sunlight of a 90 degree day, pressing the key unlock actuator to unlock the doors by using the key unlock button fails to unlock the doors thereby preventing the occupants from getting out of the car. this has happened more than once and has subjected my wife and i to being trapped in the car in rapidly rising heat for more than a few minutes until after repeatedly pressing the key unlock button the doors unlock. the car is not capable of starting during this time. this frightening circumstance has now happened a few times - not comfortable for two people in their seventies.

Vehicle in motion turning right into parking space. brakes applied, vehicle accelerated into brick post causing significant damage to front end of vehicle and post. second incident vehicle in motion turning right into parking space. brakes applied, vehicle accelerated into grassy strip. vehicle difficult to bring to stop.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord equipped with federal super steel 657 tires, size 215/60/r16 (na). while driving 40 mph, the rear driver side tire blew up and created a hole in the tire. the failure occurred three times previously. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the tires were replaced. the tire failure mileage was unknown and the vehicle failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while going for a routine oil change, it was informed that the power steering rack was leaking fluid. the dealer diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v5222000 (steering). the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. updated 05/18/16*lj *tr

About a year ago when i arrived back home, my boyfriend (the driver) put the car in park, got out of my car on the passenger side, the car was still running, i closed the door, and boom! all of the passenger side air bags deployed. my kids were in the back seat immediately frightened. they did not inflate, they only dropped. i contacted american honda, opened a claim, brought my car to a local dealer, and of course i was told that it was my fault. they are blaming the deployment on an accident that a previous owner had got into many years ago. after leaving the dealership, i tried contacting american honda again to get further explanation and another inspection i never received a call back.

Friday, march 25th i accelerated quickly into a left turn from a dead stop at church street and rt 20 in northborough, ma and the accelerator stuck in the full throttle position. i took my foot off the throttle and applied breaks heavily but the engine continued to rev, i reached down to turn the key and kill the engine but before i was able to do that there was a large clunking noise and the throttle released to idle. a similar issue happened today as i entered the highway (190 south) at the 140 south intersection. the highway entrance and both lanes were empty so i stomped on the accelerator to see if friday's issue was a fluke - the throttle stuck again. i tapped the breaks but nothing happened. this time i was able to watch the tachometer rev up to 5,000 rpms and it released on its own. in both situations the cruise control button was on but not engaged.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated above 100 mph for two miles or longer. the contact applied both feet on the brake pedal. the vehicle shook aggressively and continued to increase in speed. the contact was alone on the road and noticed that the brake pedal went to the floor but did not slow down the vehicle. the contact was able to change gears to neutral. the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise and was able to gradually decelerate. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

I was driving down the road, a city street traveling 30 mph, and my driver side window airbag deployed. they have recently announced recalls on 2008-2009 honda 4-door accords for the sensitivity of the side impact sensors being too high. this isn't an issue that's exclusive to their 4-door sedans, and also relates to their 2 door coupe. as a result of my airbag deployment i took my car to honda and they were unable to give me any explanation as to why my airbag deployed but wouldn't accept responsibility. i also had my insurance company inspect the vehicle and after their thorough examination they deemed it a manufacturer defect. as a result of the incident i wound up having to pay $2600 for my airbags to be replaced. overall a very frustrating experience for someone who was a loyal honda owner who wound up accepting financial responsibility without doing anything wrong.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light and oil warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. the mechanic was unaware of what caused the excessive oil consumption. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,243.

Takata recall. i own a 2009 honda accord 2-dr and the recall is applied to the 4-dr only. however, i wouldn't be able to describe my car's issue better than the recall. i was driving on the highway (i-35) with approx. 65 mph, going straight not turning in any way. i heard a very loud pop noise and my passenger's seat and curtain airbags had deployed. honestly, it's very hard to tell if i ran over a pothole or if i hit a rock because the loud noise and my shock dominated the moment. thankfully, i was commuting alone that day and nobody got hurt. i stopped the car to inspect it and i couldn't see anything. i filled a claim with honda customer service and took the car to the nearest honda center for a diagnosis ($120). honda customer service requested that one of their field engineers inspected the car. after his inspection, he determined that an impact caused the airbags to deploy. when i requested to see the impact signs, they pointed a scratch on the frame rail. they said that the scratch seems minor only because it happened on the toughest part of the car, the frame rail. that scratch is almost underneath the passenger's side sensor. i asked for more information, such as the threshold when an airbag deploys, how do they know that this scratch was not there before, etc. they didn't answer my questions, instead they told me that the scratch was "fresh". i'm attaching the pictures of the scratch on the frame rail. it's not very obvious but look at the silver scrape. i decided to take my car to my insurance (progressive). they were baffled with what they saw and they couldn't believe that such scratch would cause the airbags to deploy. the estimator helping me wasn't sure if they'll cover it. he'll elevate the issue and call me on monday. honda doesn't recognize this as a defect since they found a scratch. progressive may not fix it. no car out of nowhere!

Front driver's seat, backrest upper right corner first one hole appeared now there are three, behind these hole is a metal bracket that is coming through the seat, in an accident this bracket would strike just above the base of my skull. i have notified the dealer and they don't want to deal with it...

I bought my car in 2012. from 2013-present, i've had to replace my brakes and rotors at least 10 times and now i'm being told my calipers need to be replaced. there is no way that i should have to replace my brakes that many times. in the last year alone, i've had to replace my brakes and rotors 3 times. i currently have to replace my rear brake pads and rotors when i last did it 3 or 4 months ago. i don't have the money to keep fixing this problem, honda should be responsible! also in july 2015, my ac/heater stopped working, we thought it was the fuse, so we replaced it but its still not working. i am very frustrated and upset with the problems with my car, i will never buy another honda! i have never had this problem with any car that i've owned.

There is a loud rattling noise coming from the engine (which lasts for a couple of seconds) when i start the car. the noise worsens in loudness and duration in the cold weather.

2009 honda accord vtc acuator grinding on cold start. potential to cause engine failure. no remedy from honda.

I was the driver, enclosed is the passenger eye witness account.sudden uncommanded acceleration incident vin 1hgcs 12869a011349 nov. 5, 2015 us rt 12 just north of illinois / wisconsin border. northbound lanes enroute to lake geneva. november 5 20115 9:15 a.m. weather clear and dry. cruise control is not on or engaged. normal driving until we make a lane change and driver says, “the car is taking off on me.” i look over at the steering wheel assuming she means we are sliding. she then tells me she can’t stop the car. at this point i realize we are accelerating (estimating speed 80 mph). i look at the floor to see where denise’s feet are placed. both feet are on the brake pedal and she is nearly out of her seat from pressing hard. both of her hands are on the steering wheel. she directs me to place the car in neutral. i comply but do not sense any affect. driver tells me there was no change and we are not decelerating. in fact the car continues to accelerate. i direct her to aim the car for the right shoulder and i would turn the ignition off. we successfully exit the roadway and come to a stop. the brakes are severely overheated and the engine is emitting strong odor of hot metal. we sit for two minutes or more attempting to make sense of what just happened. i try an engine start and engine immediately goes to red line rpm. i immediately shut down engine.

Was in a car accident and hit another car, my air bags did not deploy. police, ems, and fire department, and insurance company all advised me that they should have deployed on impact. instead my chest hit the steering wheel causing loss of breath and bruising. i was traveling on a city street. ..updated 11/13/15 *bf *js

Key fobs only work sometimes on parked car whether locking or unlocking. have 2 sets of keys and both have stopped working intermittently. replaced the batteries each time at the dealership. cannot unlock car doors or trunk or lock or set alarm then later that day it works. i see that others have the same issue so it's not the key fob battery. when inquired at honda dealership - they said they never heard of this. has been occurring since purchased new. currently happening again.

Makes a loud noise when car is cold started. it sounds like metal on metal. why is there no recall call when so many people state having this same problem.

Whenever i turn my steering wheel in either direction, it makes a noise. took it to honda dealer and they are now replacing the steering wheel column and asking me to pay some $800. i see that this is a regular honda accord problem, not sure why i have to bear the cost.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that after closing the front passenger side door, the passenger side curtain air bag suddenly deployed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 89,000.

On 9/7/2015, i shut my passenger door to my 2009 honda accord and the side air bag deployed. i have been battling honda north america and have had two independent insurance adjusters verify that the air bag was not deployed due to any type of collision. the car was stationary and parked when this occurred.

While endeavoring to make a slow speed maneuver, the steering wheel was not responsive by power assistance. it eventually came back to normal. concerned i took the car to a mechanic who suggested replacing the power steering pump. replaced the power steering pump with a honda remanufactured and flushed system with genuine honda power steering fluid. never was anything found in the fluid that would contaminate the fluid or cause system blockage. problem seemed corrected for several days. it resumed again. went back to my honda dealer. at the honda dealer it was suggested that i needed to replace my rack and pinion setup. this is a costly repair! i have had 15 hondas and never had to have this done. the problem is progressively becoming more pronounced. it comes at varied times during the operation of the vehicle.

My honda accord 2009 needed to have both left and right control arms replaced at the cost of $500. my mechanic tells me that this is a very common among honda accord, civics and cvr, and my internet search also revealed that this is common problem. shouldn't a defect like this result in a recall?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving at various speeds, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,929.

Car started having excessive oil consumption around 100,000 miles. received first notice today from american honda about sticking piston rings causing excessive oil consumption. warranty limitations are 125,000 miles or 8 years, whichever comes first. my car is at 127,000 miles. american honda customer service says this car is inelegible for warranty repair because it exceeds their mileage cutoff.

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to vehicle excessive oil consumption. *smd

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to airbag indicator light illuminated. *smd the consumer stated the dealer did not offer a satisfying explanation. *jb the consumer was informed the problem she experienced with the air bag, was not covered under the recall. update 01/10/17.*jb

I am the original owner of my honda accord, and use my car primarily for pleasure driving on weekends and holidays. recently, i took my car to my local service station for an oil change and safety check, and was informed that the rear disc brakes were completely worn and needed replacement, whereas the front disc brake linings were fine. this information came as a surprise because rear are generally last more than 70,000- 1000,000 miles, and certainly longer the than the front pads. the service station attendant told me that premature wear on rear brake pads is a well- appreciated defect for the 2009 accord, and honda is aware of the problem and has even settled a class action suit in 2010 relating specifically to this matter. for reference, a link to a new york times article is: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/06/honda-settles-class-action-suit-over-brakes/?_r=0 sound brakes are necessary for vehicle safety. i request that the ntsb demand honda issue a recall to repair the brake defect for accord owners who were unable to take advantage of the class settlement. thank you for your kind consideration of this request. *tr

Loud rattling noise upon cold start. honda says no fix available. sounds like metal on metal and honda can not fix this?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord equipped with goodyear advantage ta (na) tires, size: 225/50/r17 (na). while driving at approximately 20 mph, there was a loud noise and an abnormal smell emitted as the vehicle veered to the left. the vehicle was merged over to the side of the road, where the contact observed that the treads separated around the entire rear passenger side tire. the tire was replaced with a spare. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate vehicle failure mileage was 96,810 and the tire failure mileage was 25,000.

When i was rear ended at a red light the drivers seat fell back wards and now the seat is not stable. it concerns me that the seat went back on its own upon impact.

From the beginning upon taking delivery of the vehicle, the rear brake calipers were not releasing properly. we noticed a burning smell once after driving, but no warning lights were on. we also noticed the emergency brake was not always releasing, as per the warning light. at a routine oil service it was determined that right rear caliper was not full disengaging. the entire rear brake assembly had to be cleaned and adjusted, the rear brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. both rear calipers had to be replaced. in the past, our vehicles have gone 90,000 miles before replacing only the pads, and then only the front. to replace an entire rear bake assembly indicates some sort of defect or engineering problem. ma 07/30/15 updated 10/23/2017*cn

2009 honda accord ex v6 has numerous problems at 130k...most originating at 70-90k. excessive oil consumption (1 qt a week)! rough idle and acceleration, 6 lights lit up on dash, including check engine...comes on and off intermittently.....fouled spark plugs, ticking noise coming from steering wheel when turning, brakes must be replaced every 10k miles, loud ticking noise from engine, poor acceleration with missing/sputtering, smoke emits from tailpipes, vsc light stays on along with tpms! the list goes on and on...i have been loyal to honda since 1993 having owned many, especially accords and this one takes the cake....the worst vehicle ever owned! do not buy honda...they do not care about you and never will! i missed the class action lawsuit by a couple of months on the engine misfire deal...just recently was made aware of it. never again honda!!!!

Side airbag light, driver's airbag light and passenger airbag light is on. i bought the car new and it's never been in an accident.

The white paint on my 2009 honda accord is flaking off in big chunks all the way down to the beige under-layer. it started on the channels around my rear windshield. i then noticed spots on the trunk, drivers side door and roof. this is unacceptable! after consulting a local repair shop, it was determined that the paint is not adhering - manufacturer error!

The sunroof shattered for no apparent reasons, no cars nearby, sunny day. there was a pop, then the sunroof glasses started to come down. *tr

Chain reaction where i was the last vehicle in a stopped line of cars i was rear ended by an usb who was traveling fast and never attempted to brake the suv struck the rear of my accord and pushed me into the car in front my car had crushed rear end and crumpled front end while the side air beg went off the front air bag did not deploy....this is my concern since it struck the front of the next vehicle causing damage. *tr

My driver side (left) courtesy light will not automatically turn on when the door(s) open nor when the remote is used to unlock the car. yes the switch is set to door mode. yes the light works when manually pushed. yes all other lights come on when the door(s) open. the bulb is fine, the fuse is fine, and the door-light switch is fine. i find this to be a safety issue, not particularly regarding driving, but for my physical safety. i need this issue resolved so if i need to use this light in particular, i can. *tr

Slid into a curb. locked up the seat belt, did not deploy airbags. i thought it was lifetime warranty on seat belts. honda charged me $469 to replace driver side seat belt. srs system would not reset. now it points to front sensors. honda wants $859 to replace front sensors and srs control unit. *tr

Rear tires overheated to the point that it would burn a hand that touched it on 6-11-2012 (mileage 46,384). smelled of burning rubber. had to replace the left rear brake caliper, brake pad, and rotor. on 4-18-2013 (mileage 65,922) the same problem on right rear. this required replacement of the right rear brake pad and rotor. on 6-13-2014 (mileage 93,310) the same overheating occurred and required replacement of the rear brake pads. the latest occurrence was on 3-16-2015 (mileage 112,411). we have an appointment to have this examined in two days so do not yet know the diagnosis. i am very concerned that this failure could occur while we are driving and could result in a fire, blown tire, or crash. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the windshield wipers intermittently operated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

This was the second incident, while i was stopped at the red light, as the light turned green i let go of brake and applied the gas and suddenly the rpm went to almost red line and i was real lucky to be able to put the gear shifter in to neutral and pull over and turned the engine off, few minutes later started the engine and it was normal again, this was the second time in a month that this happened first time i didn't even apply any gas my foot was still on the brake pedal, i will be calling american honda to report this also and will take my car to the dealer, but they said this problem is not going to show on the scanners, the service advisor told me that he has heard about this, but has not seen one in person, i told him to do a google search and he can see this problem with honda's all over the internet. this is known as unintended acceleration that forced toyota to recall their calls and now is honda's turn to do the right thing before anyone dies. *tr

Engine surged and vehicle sped up, on it's own, when pulling into a parking lot. vehicle collided with boulders and railroad ties causing damage to the front, rear, undercarriage, and ruptured the fuel tank. when the vehicle came to rest, people were yelling for the occupants to "get out" of the vehicle, because fuel was gushing all over the ground. driver is 84 and passenger is 82. both sustained injuries to their spines and driver is still in the hospital as of 3/8/2015. needless to say, this could have been much worse. *tr

I was driving my 2009 accord on my snow covered street and the vehicle stability (vsa) light flashed on, as it should, when the vehicle loses traction. however, the light stayed on and the abs and brake lights both appeared as well and all 3 stayed lit. at first, i thought they would reset, but after a few days, they did not. the vsa and anti-lock brake functions were no longer working. my car was brought to a local dealership where they performed a diagnostic test and based on the computer codes, determined that the abs modulator needed to be replaced. the cost for this repair was over $1300! at that time, i decided not to complete the repair because i wanted to call american honda to see if they could provide a discount for this very important and expensive safety component. after more than a week, they did finally offer a discount and the repair was completed for $800. my research has indicated that this part has had a history of problems in some honda vehicles manufactured around 2009. the abs modulator should not have failed on my honda accord with such low mileage. i believe that it must have been a manufacturing defect with 2009 honda vehicles. *tr

Since the vehicle purchased there is air bag lights on went to workshop at honda dealer three times. but still the problem exits. *tr

On two occasions in the last six months, my 2009 honda accord experienced what i would describe as unintended acceleration while operating the vehicle at a low speed (first time turning on to a road; second time accelerating while attempting to park the vehicle). the engine surged with power and nearly redlined the tachometer. each case i shifted to neutral to disable the drive train and then shut down the car; waited five minutes and restarted the car. i scanned the ntsb data base to look for similar reporting but found none. i bought this car used, in 2014, from a honda dealership, with only 15440 miles on it. i drove it without incident for at least nine months. i now have about 25500 miles on it. i also own an older accord and consider their vehicles to be quality products. i am not treating this as a complaint as much as i am trying to determine if similar incidents have occurred. unlike the recent toyota issues of floor mats inducing acceleration, the mat i used is secured to the floor of the car and does not come within three inches behind and below the vehicle's acceleration pedal. of note, this model variant is powered by a 4-cylinder engine. given the infrequency of this; i am wondering if this is a software glitch in the vehicle's computer command module. *tr

The brakes squeal. as the brakes heat up the noise gets unbearable. *tr

I have had my honda accord 2009 v6 serviced for constant spark plug fouling and oil consumption. after a total of 10 visits, and over 40 days without my car over the course of 3 years, i had received a total of 3 spark plug sets, two oil consumption tests, lost two catalytic converters, and o2 sensors. even with this constant spark plug replacement, it did not alleviate any issues. i kept breaking down on the side of the road with a rumbling, misfiring engine. after numerous trips to honda, they refused to acknowledge the problem. after speaking to a district rep and being referred to paragon honda in woodside, ny, they had agreed to replace my engine. they have now had it for two months. after receiving a new engine, i instantly received check engine lights stating the car was running too lean. after returning it for another week, i received it back, but this time, it would literally choke out and stall at every other red light. i returned to honda with a check engine light for too rich and a car that would not make it more then a few miles if stop signs were involved. it has now been there for two weeks, on top of the two months. plus the 40 days, that's a total of 4 lost months. i had to fight this weekend for a loaner car, which for them, seemed like a very difficult thing to do. honestly, i don't know how the nhtsa has allowed honda to keep their oil consuming dangerous cars on the road, i have broke down in the left lane of a 4 lane highway, and i know this should not be happening. i am a meticulous person, who constantly checks his own oil, plugs, filters, etc.... i monitor my o2 sensors for bad fuel trims constantly, and i have never been nothing but disappointed with this hunk of junk. i've filed consumer complaints, honda complaints, to no regard. *tr

Replaced rear brakes twice in 15months with less than 15000 miles on car. *tr

I took my honda in for a routine oil change and was told that my brake pads where very low and had to be replaced. i was shocked to find this out with only 17,660 miles on the car. this could have been a dangerous problem and other owners of this model should be aware. *tr

Ok, to summarize i am on my 3rd battery and i can't remember how many jump starts in 1.5 years. since i have owned this 09 i have never been able to keep my keys in the ignition in order to listen to music while the car isn't running. it doesn't matter if it is less than a minute the battery will totally drain and require a jump or replacement. i have gotten every battery tested and i have been told that the batteries are in good working order. but for some reason if i try to use the battery, the battery dies either requiring a jump start or like my last two incidents a brand new battery. there must be something wrong with electrical system because this surely should not be happening. *tr

I was driving through a neighborhood one night on my way home and my car just stopped and cut off in the middle of the street. it would not turn back on so i called aaa. once aaa arrived, they stated that it was my battery. he then said this battery is not any good, i told him i had just bought it 6 months prior from aaa . so the driver replaced my battery for free. this would be my 3rd battery in 1.5 years. new problem, my car still would not start. not knowing the problem, my car was towed to the mechanic. the mechanic claimed that my fuel filter had went bad, that the car was not able to receive any gas. first of all, i had never heard of a fuel filter going bad especially with the mileage on y car. honda service states to replace the filter around 75,000. since i was no where near 75k what is the problem. anyway, i had the fuel filter replaced at my own expense. at this point the engine light was on showing there was still a problem. the mechanic then stated that my o2 sensor went bad. so, i replaced the o2 sensor. the engine light remained. my car is too young for this many issues. my car had a little over 60k but i have replaced the battery 3 times, replaced the ball bearings, o2 sensor and gas filter. i find out today the brand new tires i purchased from honda are not any good and the belt inside the tires are almost broken in two. thanks honda, i use to love you. *tr

I purchased my 2009 honda accord brand new from a honda dealership. the paint on my car is now peeling on the hood, roof, trunk, and around the back window. i took it to a honda dealer and they took pictures and at the same time tried telling me it appeared as if something got on the car. there's no clear coat left on the car. i'm so frustrated with honda. i take good care of my vehicles and have had hondas in the past. i'm completely disappointed in the way i've been treated by honda and their inability to help. i think this is my last and final honda. *tr

Vehicle suddendly lost all power. this exact same power loss has occurred four to five times since i own the vehicle. i bought the vehicle brand new from a gillman honda dealership in houston, texas in late december 2009. the first time that this happened was a few months after i bought the vehicle. afterwards, i took the vehicle to the gillman dealership that i purchased the vehicle and discussed the issue with a service manger. i also complained about a noise that the vehicle was making. i was told then that there was no such problem similar to what i described reported, i left after getting an oil change. since the first incident, the same power lost has occurred to me 3 to 4 more times. the last time was on sunday, november 23, 2014 while i was at a chevron gas station. this time it happened when i tried to start the vehicle after finishing pumping gasoline to the gas tank and finished with the payment. i had to get someone to push the car away from pump station and tried to get help from people who came to the gas station to fill their vehicles with gasoline. my wife eventually came to the gas station with a jump cable and i was able to jump start the vehicle then. afterwards, i drove the vehicle to an o'reilly auto part store and proceeded to purchase a new battery. however, before i let the store clerk replace my car's battery, i asked him to run a test on the car's battery, and the result indicated that the battery is still in good condition. this reminded me of the exact same situation when i lost complete power to the vehicle, and had to jump start it about 6 - 8 months earlier. i also drove myself to another o'reilly auto part store and the same scenario played out. these experiences told me that something is not normal. some form of short-circuitry must happen that caused my car to lose its power.

I bought my car brand new in july 2009, in nov. 2009 i started having issues with the door actuators. since nov. 2009 they have fixed my actuators 7 times, 4 times in 2012. i also have had the center arm rest replaced twice due to bubbling (needs to be replaced again). about 3 weeks ago i was unable to lock my car from the inside. this brings up a huge safety issue. i have also informed the dealership that my actuators are going again in my car. in august 2014, the dealership told me i would have to pay since my car is out of warranty. when i was unable to lock my car from the inside i decided to contact honda. they refuse to fix the issue because my car is out of warranty and has 83,000 miles on it. even though this has been an ongoing issue since nov. 2009. my steering wheel has also cracked and the casing has had to be replaced. the vtc actuator had to be repaired ( i had to personally do research and diagnose my cars' issue and find the service bulletin in order for the dealership to cover/fix it). my car has run out of oil and had to go through an oil consumption test (yet my gauge still said 30%). the arm rest on the drivers door has also had to be replaced due to bubbling and slicing in the "leather". after all of these issues, honda still refuses to fix the actuator problem because my car is no longer under warranty. i take excellent care of my car and expect honda to stand behind their parts/products/cars, especially when it becomes a safety issue and the car cannot be locked from the inside. *tr

I noticed that the passenger side airbag sensor came on intermittently when someone was in the front passenger seat. i took it in to be checked at honda of the avenues in jacksonville, fl. but they informed me that this was a normal action designed to shut off the airbag when persons lean in the path of the side airbag. i let them know that i wanted to have this checked, which they told me it was. fast forward to oct 2014 i heard of the airbag passenger problem and checked my vin. i was not included in the recall but because of my original concern i called front range honda in colorado springs (we moved) and they ran a check of my system on 10/30/2014. fortunately they found and replaced the faulty passenger seat rail sensors when they showed as major failure! thank goodness i never had an accident to test the passenger sensor's! please let me know if others have complained of the same failure and hopefully this will lead to a recall to prevent someone from finding out the hard way. *tr

Gas light came on 11.01.14, check book stated check gas cap and tighten which i did. driving on highway next day and car made loud sound lots of smoke coming from under hood. i pulled over and call tow truck, vehicle taken to repair shop. he check oil stated that it was 3 quarts low, after further investigation it was shown that engine blown. i contacted honda waiting a response. *tr

While making lane change, side curtain airbag, seat, and seatbelt retractor, deployed with out any contact to vehicle. 2009 honda accord located in orlando. airbags, controller module, headliner, and seat have not been replaced yet. seatbelt retractor was replaced with original honda part. *tr

Airbags failed to deploy when vehicle hit in front on driver's side. vehicle was damaged to the extent the insurance company declared it a total loss. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while making a slight right turn, the steering wheel seized. in addition, the contact stated that the brakes seized and the vehicle violently jerked forward. as a result, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into a stop sign and a gravel road. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Dashboard illustrates and indicates "side airbag" is turned off, randomly. this happens frequently(once a week), while nothing is blocking or conflicting with it's normal operation. in the event of a side collision, i'm deeply concerned this could be an electrical issue or faulty sensors for which will not allow the air bag to work properly.. or worse... not at all. *tr

Bought car in 2012 with 24,000 miles. after driving it for a while , a loud droning noise became audible. i thought it was a tire problem. recently had tires replaced and car aligned at 57,000 miles. noise became much louder. took car for inspection and mechanic said passenger side rear wheel bearing was making the noise and needed to be replaced. the cost quoted is approximately $330. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact indicated that the rear brakes became worn prematurely. the dealer stated that the rear brake line and rear brake pads needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. in addition, the vehicle accelerated and decelerated independently without engaging the accelerator pedal. the contact sustained bruises to the right hand and left arm. the contact did not seek medical attention. the contact mentioned that the vehicle moved after being shifted into park and the engine warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the abs/vsa and the check engine warning lights illuminated. in addition, the vehicle unintended accelerated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the vsa system and the timing change needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 61,000. djr updated 11/14/14*cn updated 7/28/2015 *js

No incident at this time. but airbag light stays lit and on dashboard the seatbelt lights up and the off lights, keeps blinking on dashboard and above hazard button. are there any other complaints? *tr

I took my 2009 honda accord to the dealership to complain that the warning light would come on indicating the passenger side airbags were off. the dealership told me that an object or passenger in the seat would affect this indicator. i advised them that nothing would be in the seat when the light would intermittenly light up. after much effort the dealership replaced the seat back senor in january 2014. the problem subsided temporarily. today the dashboard indicator constantly turns on and off while i am driving regardless whether anyone or anything is in the passenger seat. if the indicator is correctly monitoring my passenger airbags, then i am driving my car 70 % of the time without the benefit of passenger side airbags never knowing if they will deploy properly, which is outrageous. i contacted american honda and despite living in a recall "humidity zone" (miami, florida) my honda was not included in their limited recall of defective passenger airbag inflators. i think this is absurd and the nhtsa needs to force american honda to include newer honda's on their recall list for defective airbags. *tr

Upon accelerating from a stop, the car has no power making it unsafe to move out of the way of approaching traffic. there is a considerable amount of hesitation between shifting gears until the vehicle reaches a level driving speed. there is a hard downshift when slowing the vehicle to a stop or even just decreasing the speed. there is a significant amount engine noise during acceleration until the transmission changes gears. driving up a hill from a stop or slow roll causes the vehicle to barely respond and the rpms reach very high levels before the gears change and acceleration is achieved. *tr

Engine makes whispering noise. pulled over to find no oil on dipstick. oil light never lit. filled with 2.5 quarts oil and went to dealer. told there was a recall related to timing at start-up causing excessive oil consumption, but told that a quart of oil every thousand miles is normal. dealer performed recall service and monitored oil several times at thousand mile intervals. oil consumption about a quart each time and told it is normal. vehicle went out of warranty and monitoring stopped. vehicle now around 50k miles and oil consumption now much greater than 1 quart per thousand miles. i must constantly monitor and add oil. honda recently had a class action settlement for 6-cylinder vehicles for excessive consumption. however, based on online research there appears to be many owners of 4-cylinder engines that also have similar problems. clearly honda knew/knows there is a problem but has failed to address it. in addition to the extra cost of oil, i'm sure there will be problems in the future. the vehicle oil pump makes noise at startup and there will likely be repair costs in the future. honda should fix the cause of the oil consumption. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the technician advised that the supplemental restraint system module be replaced in order to locate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 72,032.

The car would not break, the emergency break did not work, car would not park. car kept rolling.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road. the vehicle crashed and rolled over multiple times. all of the air bags deployed except for the steering wheel air bag. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the contact sustained a head laceration and multiple contusions. medical attention was received. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over multiple times. all of the air bags deployed except for the steering wheel air bag. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a head laceration and multiple body contusions that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 138,000.

I am currently having water leakage from the headliner right where the side curtain airbags are located. this is occurring on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle. i am concerned not only for the damage this is causing to my vehicle but because if i were to be in an accident i am afraid that airbags will malfunction and not deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and the contact crashed into the driver's side of the second vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact was taken to a hospital where arm, neck, and lower back injuries were treated. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Since i purchsed the car about 2 years ago i had to replace the brakes 3 times and the rotors twice. recently i had to bring my car back to the shop and now the auto shop is telling me i once again have to replace the brakes, rotors and calibers. this one fix is costing me $650. i think this is crazy that i had to replace this over 3 times. their is something that has to be done. this is really annoying and making me not want to buy a honda ever again. i think something should be done about this problem. their have been thousands on complaints about this one incident and it costing hardworking people like myself alot of money out of our own pockets. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that when turning and reversing, an abnormal noise was coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 18,378. updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and replace the steering column. this resolved the problem. updated 11/12/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the contact heard a grinding sound near the driver side wheel. also, the anti-lock brake warning indicator illuminated. an independent mechanic replaced the driver side wheel bearing. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 18,000.

On a drive last friday week (7/25/2014) from chicago to oklahoma city, i experienced a very frightening scenario. about 2 miles out from st louis with the cruise control on and the car at 65 miles/hr in the middle lane of traffic, i applied the brake to slow down. to my horror applying the brake did not slow the car down & the car continued to want to stay at the original speed. after pressing down harder on the brake pedal my next instinct was to put the car in neutral €“ which while slowing the car down somewhat then resulted in the engine revs going to somewhere around 6000rpm & rising€¦and so obviously not a good solution. i then put the car back into drive & tried further very heavy pressure to the brakes at the same time as pressing the cancel button on the steering wheel. eventually €“ with both feet now on the break pedal pressing with as much force as i could - i was able to slow the car down enough to change lanes & move to the side of the road €- where the engine still wanted to rev uncontrollably but this could be fixed by turning off the ignition switch. after some minutes had elapsed i had enough confidence to turn the car back on and €“ as everything else appeared to be normal €“ proceed slowly €“ taking care not to engage the cruise control. a few miles later the car still seemed to be performing normally otherwise and so we decided to continue on our journey. the car was then turned into the honda dealer to fix the issue. his diagnosis was that the brake switch had failed. this was replaced - but when i finally had enough confidence to test the cruise control out on an open stretch of road on the return journey to chicago, it was no longer functional - so until i resubmit the car to a local dealer (which i will do in the next couple of days) i am unsure if this was the only issue with the cruise control that had gone wrong. *tr

Knocking rattle drivers side front. *tr

Air bag lamp came on and would not go out, then later, the warning buzzer and seat belt warning lamp quit working. srs control unit failed after 32,188 miles. *tr

The srs indicator stays on permanent and the brakes have to change again after only 6 months. called honda headquarters and was told that there was a recall for srs in 2011 but my vin number was not on the recall list and the my vechicle is out of warranty. i bought my car as a used car at herb chambers in 2010 and the according to them the car was already out of warranty. i need them to call the dealership and have me take the car in for diagnostic and have the issue fixed without me absorbing the cost. *js

Air bag failure indicator came on. took vehicle to dealer and was advised that air bag needed to be replaced as it had failed. *tr

While pulling into parking space, with foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle violently lunged forward into a block wall. the driver was unable to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes. the driver was hospitalized for 2 days. *tr

I have a 2009 honda accord and recently noticed a clicking sound in the wheel when i turn either direction. the clicking has become progressively worse. i took the car to the honda mechanic and they noticed the noise as well but did not know what it was. since then the clicking continues. *tr

I took the car to my mechanic on 11/23/13 with complaints of noise with the rear wheel brakes. when they checked this out, they found the rear breaks had worn out and had to replace the rotor and the brake pads. i had them do the pa state & emission inspection early (were due in january 14) while they had the car. the total cost including inspection was $361.05. the cost of the brake pads & rotors were $328.10. i took my car to honda dealer in hamilton, nj on 3/22/14 foran oil change. during this visit they did a multi point inspection of the vehicle and found stated that the rear brakes have only 5mm (6/32") lining left. the mileage at this date was 36,995 (10,153 miles after the last replacement of the rotors and pads). i was shocked to hear the lining had worn down to this thickness so quickly. i will have to replace the brake pads and rotors again before the next inspection now due innovember 2014, which will cost me another $328.10. *tr

12 volt positive connection for battery get corrosion. the connection was covered by plastic cover so i could not see any damage until my car didn't start. i was lucky because it was happened at my garage. however, i am very scared by this problem. because, i do not have any protection without battery if the terminal is disconnected on the highway. this problem is the same or more dangerous as gm's ignition key recall. please research how many honda vehicles have the same problem, and how many people got injury or fatality as quick as possible. *tr

On october 30 2013 i received a certified letter to inform me of a lkq wheel recall. this recall is for a new aftermarket wheel identified as 2009 honda accord. i have been unable along with numerous individuals to get information on what has prompted this recall. that being said i believe there needs to be more monitoring of aftermarket parts recalls. i don't believe this is a viable way to get these wheels off the roadways. shops that purchased these wheels should not be relied upon to inform their consumers of the dangerous wheels. the company that sent out recall is lkq-keystone corporation. wheel part number aly63934u20n in this recall they state " this recall is being conducted due to potential defects which could cause the wheel to fail, resulting in an accident in which serious injury or death could occur. i see this as a very serious and dangerous incident. please look into this extremely serious issue. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that all of the dashboard lights were hardly visible during daylight. the dealer was alerted about the failure however, stated that it was a design defect. the manufacture was not alerted of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 48,000. kmj

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the engine failed due to high oil consumption. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure.the failure mileage was not available.

A federal class action lawsuit claims that 2008-2010 honda accords have “a systematic design defect that enables oil to enter into the engine’s combustion chamber.” the defect causes excessive oil consumption, premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction. in my 2009 honda accord, this has caused cylinder misfires on the following three dates, including spark plug failure, multiple spark plug replacements and engine trouble: - june 21, 2012 - april 18, 2013 - september 17, 2013 honda has settled this lawsuit but details are still unavailable. here are the details: http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/4946-class-action-settlement-reached-over-honda-accord-oil-defect

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that when the passenger door was closed, the air bags deployed without warning. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was contacted about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tr

Ever since i bought my car i've noticed that my oil burns up a lot faster than other cars. when i get an oil change done it only takes less than 2 months for the oil in the tank to burn away quickly. i use the recommended 5w 20. i'm having to top off the tank more often and spend more money on oil consumption. *tr

There was a grinding sound on a cold startup for approximately 1 second. i took it to the dealership about a year ago and they fixed the problem at no cost. even after they fixed the problem the sound still existed but wasn't as loud. i recently took the car back to the honda dealership and they wanted to charge me over $500 for the same problem and claimed that they fixed a different problem last time. they said the issue had to do with the vtc actuator. now the problem has become a lot worse and the sound is very loud. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, a popping noise was heard. the contact notified the local dealer and was informed that the defect was due to defective bearings in the steering column, which would require the entire steering column to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified, and they stated would take no responsibility in the matter. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 05/12/14 ma

I was driving my 2009 honda accord on the interstate i-44 east near fort leonard wood missouri. no other vehicles were in front of me or around me. weather was clear, temperature was in the mid 50s. no impact to the vehicle occurred. the sunroof on my vehicle spontaneously shattered and exploded sending glass throughout the interior of the car. further, while cleaning up the glass many of the pieces were sharp and glass splinters were prevalent. there were numerous nicks and cuts on my hands and my son's hands from cleaning up the glass which was everywhere. if anyone had been in the back seat of the car (particularly a child), they could have been seriously hurt. my son witnessed this as well - he was sitting in the passenger seat. again, both of us can confirm that there were no vehicles in front or to the side of us and nothing happened (such as a rock from a vehicle in front) that would have caused the sunroof to shatter. further, the fact that it shattered the way it did with sharp glass and splintering throughout the car is problematic. i have tried to address this matter with honda to no avail. i consider this a significant safety issue. a sunroof should never explode in this matter absent a manufacturing defect. more importantly, had those small, sharp shards of glass and splinters hit someone's eyes in the backseat of the car, it could have resulted a very serious injury. based upon searches on the internet, other honda owners have experienced the same occurrence. *tr

I have a terrible problem when driving during the daytime. sunlight shines in through the wind shield onto the dash board (directly behind my steering wheel) and reflects the dash board onto the wind shield in my total field of vision straight ahead. i'm not sure what to do about this but i have to do something because its like trying to see through a muddy glass and is very dangerous. *tr

The rear brakes began making a grinding and humming sound. after taking it to a dealership i was told that they needed to be replaced at a cost of 348.00 dollars. they failed about 40000 miles before the warrantied distance of 70000 miles. i later found a class action settlement (browne vs honda) in which it was detailed that honda was to pay 150 dollars for the parts and 125 dollars for the labor. i was never notified that my brake pads were defective or issued a recall. the case only applies to vehicles under 3 years from original purchase, but because of my military service my vehicle has only half of the expected mileage 6 years after i bought it. i now expected to shoulder the cost of defective parts and labor as well as an inherent risk to my safety based on the importance of the braking system. i was told by the dealership that they would not honor the class action law suit against them, and that it was somehow my problem now. *tr

Loud whining noises coming from the rear wheels when the brakes were applied, caused us to have the local honda dealer check the brakes. the rear brake pads were very badly worn through. the car is driven at highway speed approximately 50% of the time, meaning the brakes would not have excessive use. the dealer told us that the type of driving we do and how we drive caused the problem. we have since learned that honda has had two class action law suits about this problem, here is the united states and canada. the settlement does not benefit us since the car was purchased new in july 2009. we have also learned that many drivers must repeatedly replace these brake pads. since this is a serious safety issue, honda should be held accountable now and in the future. *tr

Started from stop at light intersection and accelerated while making a left turn. after letting off accelerator and now going straight, found car was still accelerating at full throttle. began heavily stepping on brake with continued unintended acceleration continuing. shifted from drive to neutral and rpm meter showed engine revving toward 7000 rpm and decided to go back to drive gear to avoid causing engine damage while still heavily stepping on brake. unintended acceleration continued in drive gear and after several more seconds, i turned the ignition off while in drive gear. engine successfully shut off and i continued to keep foot on brake and steering the car to a parking lot. after car came to a stop in parking lot, put the gear back to park mode and proceeded to start the car ignition (i have not touched the accelerator pedal at all since realizing the unintended acceleration had occurred). car started as normal with normal idle speed in park. drove the car to dealer and had dealer check for codes and take it for a test drive. nothing abnormal was found during code reading and test drive. dealer said that driver side rug could have caused accelerator to stick but this is not likely cause (in my opinion) because the accelerator pedal should then have still been stuck when i re-started the car in the parking lot.

The noise coming from the passenger side under the glove box when the air is on is annoying and pretty loud. the radio can't even conceal the sound at low volume. likewise, the glove box isn't latched according to the lines of the dash (1 cm gap). the glove box moves and rattles. the seat also rattles and shakes when going over any surface whether highway or city streets... these noises are just too much. the car is 09 not 1988. actually 1988 probably wouldn't have all these problems. the deal said the air noise is normal??? sorry it's not normal to not be able to talk to someone because the car feels like it's breaking down and noise is coming from every direction.

Power door locks did not operate for car doors or trunk via the remote key fob. the key would not manually unlock the car doors. there is no manual key access for the trunk. *tr

Engine light and vsa warning light came on while driving on the freeway. luckily my family reached our destination shortly after this occurred in fontana, ca. while the vehicle was in motion it would jerk and hesitate backwards while driving. i took it to rock honda the following morning on 10/18/2013 in fontana, ca and they charged me 638.60 stating the vehicle needed a pcm updated software and adjusted valves. in doing further research it seems i should have never been charged this as there is a recall id #74308 stating issues with the pcm and tcm and that honda would update the control module software free of charge. *tr

Engine noise on cold start. honda states a defective vtc actuator. tsb 09-010. *tr

I replace a rear brake pad on july 10,2010 just a year after purchasing a brand new car. it was 18,257 miles.as of october 29 ,2013 i facing a gain a same problem. my mileage now it 60,000. is honda still responsible for this problem? thanks, *tr

Honda has a real problem here...they tried to fix it with ceramic brake pads..what that did is make more heat for a undersized brake system. in my case this heat caused the rear calipers to to stick. in as little as 10 miles i could not touch the wheel.. if i had driven another 15+ miles i believe fire would have started..right below the gas fill cap...not good... so not only are my rear calipers cooked, rotors warped,brake pads shot, brake fluid boiled...the rear hub and bearing assembly has had grease cooked out of it and makes noise...this problem goes way past brake pads... *tr

Honda has a rear brake problem with this car. replacing the pads does not correct this problem. in my case the rear calipers stuck. the wheel was too hot to touch...the wheel...this after only 8 miles to home from work. honda went to a ceramic rear pad which only added heat to a rear brake system that does not fit that car....the next problem will be rear hub assemblies failing because of over heating...i believe had i driven 20 plus miles this problem would have started a fire..just below the gas filler cap ...not good... honda has a problem and needs to step up on this one. *tr

My car uses 1 qt oil weekly and makes a grinding noise when starting. change oil every 7,000 miles and have to add 1 quart weekly. vsa & oil lights stay on even after clearing the error codes. replaced the cam shaft sensor which malfunctioned weeks later. pearson honda & west broad honda, richmond va informed me there is no recall for this problem. unbelievable after reading so many blogs about this issue from other honda owners. this model honda is a lemon and honda needs to repair at no charge to the owner. replaced wheel bearing on front and now the rear is making a loud noise. never had a honda with these many issues. wanted to trade it for the 2013 and dealer offered me $6,700 for a car i paid $26,000 for. this is ridiculous! *tr

White paint near rear windshield is peeling off. *tr

Around september 6, 2013, while driving on a side street, my passenger side front and rear airbags deployed after closing the car door. i took the car to the dealer who said they would contact american honda who said the car was involved in an accident, yes it was back in 2010. honda won't stand behind their product and said to file an insurance claim. if you look online this has happened to several honda owners, with several makes. is honda waiting for someone to get killed before issuing a recall? honda said i probably hit a pothole or curb, if that were the case there would be hundreds of thousand air bags deploying. honda in california won't stand behind their product. glad it did not happen on a highway where someone could have gotten killed. maybe if it happened to a honda corporate employee's car they might fix it!!! i have printed out pages upon pages of honda owners that this has happened to and i will be at the dealership handing out this information to incoming customers to let them know they are doing nothing about a safety issue. i will do this every weekend until there is a recall. *js

I have 2009 honda accord i purchased from bayridge honda 23089 miles at 2011. today 36700 miles. when i was driving brooklyn queens expressway two weeks ago vsa and engine light is on. and feeling engine is vibrating& uncontrolled brake distance, two weeks ago i visit my car dealer; there is vsa & engine light on when my car 36500 miles. bayridge honda service checked there is no mistake in the car. when i back my car engine light is off everything looking smooth. (charged 105.00$)following weekend short trip connecticut- new haven (180 miles) and i returned as some problem engine is irregular working or stalling when is working. i called american honda before serviced my car.just suggest serviced your car. first vsa following engines light and uncontrolled loose brake condition is came when engine not take gas irregular. engine vibration and shut off engine .my personal auto technician test driven car with me , he diagnosed some problem. something is running wrongly . please be advice this unsafely condition where complaint this situations . i will be international trip september 20 to october 1 out of usa ,car is parking not driving for unsafely condition. sincerely *tr

There is a knocking noise coming from the steering wheel. took it into the dealership and the service manager says the steering column needs to be replaced. he further commented that there is a service bulletin on the defect but honda has not issued a recall. this is a safety issue due to the fact it can over time affect the steering of the vehicle. there are many complaints online about this issue and obviously honda knows there is a problem. there is no reason for a car less than 4 years old to need the steering column replaced. *ln

A noise was coming from the engine. i had it checked twice by an outside mechanic then twice by honda. they all agreed that there are 2 issues. one is per honda's service bulletin 08-017, the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance which causes the rocker to rotate and make noise. the second, and most important, is an oil consumption issue, of which honda is well aware of a problem. i currently get 755 miles per quart. i contacted american honda and they will not pay for the repair. *tr

My rear brakes need replacing at 31500 miles for a 2009 honda accord my 97 honda accord didn't have the front brakes go out until 80000 miles, rear brakes at 150000. my mechanic states my brakes have gone longer than most. *tr

I went to independence honda and asked as to why between maintenance, i was having to add oil. i was told to bring it back when it was needed, and he would document it. come to find out, they were doing an oil consumption test. independence honda closed and is now legends honda. he told me to bring it in and they would fix it. gave me a loaner car. called me back and said they would have to do a oil consumption test. they claim they only put in about a quart per 1000 miles. regardless of what my dip stick shows. i will just need to watch my oil. i've had to have my spark plugs replaced twice in the year. honda continues to actively conceal the defect from consumers and deny there's a known problem. *jb

When you turn the steering wheel there is a clicking noise coming from the bottom of the steering column, i called honda and they said there is a tsb on the problem and that it is covered under standard warranty,3 years or 36000. my honda has 57800 on it and is not covered!!! i searched the internet and found that may honda accord owners are very unhappy with the response from honda with this problem that they know they have. can the ntsb bring this potential safety problem to the publics attention. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the soft leather upholstery on the arm rest exhibited numerous bubbles. in addition, the top exterior door panel leather upholstery on the front driver and passenger's sides also had bubbles. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the illumination of the check engine light. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

My accord is using a quart of oil about every 1500 - 2000 miles and more than 2 quarts every 3000 miles. there is no oil dripping on the floor and the engine is clean; however, there is no blue smoke coming out of the tail pipe. i am aware of a federal class action lawsuit and have also read that honda did acknowledge a problem (quietly) in 2011. i will be contacting honda tomorrow to hear what they say. *tr

Bought the car in 9/09 had to have front and rear brakes and rotors replaced because the brakes were burnt and disintegrated therefore ruining the rotors 8199 mileage. 3/26/13 same issue with rear brakes and rotors at 15704 miles. 8/1/13 same issue with front brakes and rotors at 17321. in march the front brakes and rotors were fine and after 2000 miles they now need replaced? *tr

Car burns engine oil at a rate of 1 quart + per 1000 miles driven. *tr

Michelin, "primacy", 235 45r18 -- mxm4 soft sidewall gives smooth, soft ride, but may contribute to a "mushy", "jello-like" sway in turns tire w/ less than 3000 miles blew-out for no apparent reason at 75 mph, on an interstate, clear weather, warm & sunny, but tire had been driven in hot ( 95* + & at interstate highway speeds ) conditions during previous week. driver did not see or hear, nor was there any object in the road that might cause prior damage to the tire -- it just blew-out". the tire was totally destroyed by the time the driver could decrease speed and move from the far left lane ( of three lanes ) to the shoulder. owner/driver had driven 50,000+ thousand miles on a previous set of michelin "pilot" tires ( same size, same car, same driver, same variety of conditions ) without any problems -- and plans to immediately replace the three remaining "primacy" tires. *tr

Vehicle has been consuming oil since purchased with 9,500 miles. oil consumption has contributed to fouled spark plugs. fouled spark plugs triggered "cylinder #3 misfire" code and extremely poor performance at highway speeds. two different occasions the car experienced different cylinder misfire issues. honda dealer performed engine computer software updates on two different occasions that did not remedy the oil consumption issue. no warning lights to indicate that the engine was 3 quarts low on oil. if the consumer is not aware that the vehicle is using oil, there is potential for the engine to seize causing costly repairs or to lose power in a dangerous situation. dealer is now performing honda oil consumption test. according to honda, consuming 1 quart of oil in 1,000 miles is normal and acceptable. this burned oil is being released into the environment as evidenced by the black carbon on the tail pipes. it is hard to believe that a leading car manufacturer would deem oil consumption in a brand new vehicle as normal or acceptable. this is the first vehicle out of 12 that i have ever owned that consumed oil. even vehicles with over 200,000 miles did not consume oil. i purchased a honda so that i did not have to worry about reliability or break downs for many years. now i have to worry with checking the oil every week as to not get low or run out. same vehicle has also had premature rear brake pad wear and had to be replaced at 60,000 miles. complaint has been filed with american honda. class action lawsuits have been filed against honda over the premature rear brake pad wear and the oil consumption issues.

My 2009 honda accord has a grinding noise that occurs when the ignition is activated from a cold start. the noise lasts for approximately two seconds and sounds like the timing belt system is ratcheting into place. this only occurs on a cold start, meaning the engine has not been running for 4 or more hours. i have had this problem for over a year. an internet search located honda service bulletin 09-010 dated 08/17/10 and then updated on 10/21/11. the safety bulletin describes the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator as being, "defective". additional internet search identified that the grinding noise was common with the 2009 accord. i spoke with my dealer, hugh white honda, columbus, ohio. the dealership agreed with my diagnosis and noted that honda was aware of the problem, but had not issued a recall on the vtc actuator. further, the dealer noted that honda issued a 2011 software update on the 2009 accord to address complaints of excessive oil consumption. a september 2011 notice from honda is titled "product update: software update to improve fuel-injector and vtc timing" the notice states that the fuel injector timing and vtc timing at cold start may create deposits on the oil control rings that could contribute to increased oil consumption." the dealership confirmed that my car had the software update. the dealer argues that the update is separate from the current grinding noise and that the vtc actuator has failed. the dealership could not explain why my grinding noise appears to have started after the 2011 software update was completed. based on the foregoing, i am forwarding this complaint. i believe there is some evidence to indicate the vtc actuator is defective as being not suited for its intended purpose. *tr

Premature wear on the rear brakes of 2009 honda accord. at 20,000 miles i started to get a small "squeak" in the rear of the car non the left side. i didn't know what it was. only at low speeds. as the months passed it became clear that the problem was worse, but i never suspected worn brakes. the car had less than 25,000 miles on it. when i brought the car into the dealer on nov 3, 2012 - i was told that it was my bad driving and the traffic in the dc area that had caused the problem. i paid $586.22 for a brake and rotor replacement. in 44 years of driving i had never even heard what worn brakes sounded like. va has annual inspections, each year they check the brakes. i had the inspection done in november of 2012 after the pads and rotors were replaced. this is a safety hazard when brakes fail at such an early rate. \many drivers have never experienced that before. *tr

Upon exiting driveway and traveling about 50 feet, auto accelerated as if the gas pedal had been driven to the floor. driver swerved off the roadway into a tree about ten feet from the roadway. airbag was deployed. no skid marks on roadway. *tr

The car is equipped with the v6 engine that has vcm (variable cylinder management). i have read several different reasons for the problem at hand but, the car is consuming far more oil than it should. from the consuming of the oil it is also causing spark plugs to foul. there are tons of forums online with people that have the same complaint as well as a class action law suit that was filed sometime in 2012. from everything i have read from researching the problem, honda either denies there is a problem with the vehicle, supposedly installs some computer upgrade that doesn't fix the problem, tells people their engine needs to be rebuilt, is told they need to run a different type of oil, or like myself was told that it is completely normal for these engines to consume 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles driven. its seems as though there is a problem with the valves or valve seals sealing off completely. it is a well known problem yet honda is not doing anything to remedy the problem. *tr

In dec/12 i noticed a clicking noise in my steering when i was driving and turned left or right , i contacted honda and they said bring it to the dealer and that it was not a safety issue . since i was not home i decided to wait until i returned since it was not a safety issue ( more of an annoyance) . i went to the dealer and found out they need to replace the steering column and a couple of bolts at a costs of $800 . now while i am not a mechanic if you need to replace the steering column it would definitely sound like a safety issue to me . there is even a tsb on it from honda .and while i am out of warrantt honda ( after complaining did agree to cover the costs of parts approx 50% but the bigger issue is that they issued this tsb in 09 and there must be a flaw in the mechanism . *tr

At approx. 35,000 miles, my 2009 honda accord coupe wear indicator for left rear disc brake is rubbing the brake disc indicating that the brake pad has reach the point where the pads need to be replace. this is very perplexing as to why the rear brake need to be replaced before the front brake pads. seems to be a common complaint on the 2008-2009 honda accords and 2009 acura tsx, and a class action lawsuit that honda has agreed to pay out $150 to owners who have had to fix this premature brake wear issue. obviously a design flaw with the braking and vehicle stability control system. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the rear middle seat belt had a design flaw. the buckle was too short to connect to the latch housing and the passenger was unable to engage the seat belt. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 10,000. the vin was unavailable.

Uses excess amount of oil. have to check daily. this is not normal. have heard there is some kind of leak into the engine and a class action lawsuit. this should be a recall!!! also, metallic paint is peeling- very cheap and stereo system components not working. also makes a loud weird sound from engine when it first starts. *tr

Excessive motor oil consumption approximately 2 quarts for 850 miles. *tr

Metallic silver paint is peeling and the car looks beat up and looks cheap. *tr

Driving on highway at 55 mpg noticed vibration coming from engine. felt like engine mounts had failed. when i pulled into our home driveway it felt like i was driving a diesel powered car. i noticed oil light glowing. checked oil level, nothing showed on dip stick. under 3000 miles since last oil check. took to dealer and complained. checked for oil leaks-none. flashed engine management with upgrade said service bulletin from honda should fix issue. kept checking oil levels at each gas fill up. noticed a quart of oil used around every thousand miles of mixed driving. by 50,000 that had dropped to using a quart of oil every 600 miles and by 56,000 miles a quart of oil every 500 miles. engine ran rough all the time and blew smoke. no visible engine leaks from dye test. engine oil would turn black within 1000 miles after an oil change at dealer. dealer instigated oil consumption test every 1000 miles. used 2.5 quarts of oil. at 58,000 miles dealer received permission to replace motor with new short block from honda and remanufacture heads with all new parts. this was after dealer tore down the motor and confirmed it was shot. scored bore and destroyed rings, and black oil sludge in motor. engine oil had been replaced at dealer within honda recommended intervals. never heard of a honda motor failing at 58,000 miles in my life. new motor runs great and car is like new again. i'm glad the engine failed within the 60,000 drivetrain warranty. it would have been thousands of dollars to replace if honda did not come through with a new engine. reading on the internet that this is an all to common problem with 2008, 2009 4cyl engines. there should be a recall of these engines, as in the 2011 model year honda upgraded engine parts and the new motors do not display the same problems as i experienced with my engine. *tr

I have had upper back and neck pain for about 3 years now and could not figure out why. i've recently gone to a back pain specialist and found that my problem has been caused by my posture, mainly from the newer cars i've been driving the past couple years. i've now bought and sold several cars in the past 3 years thinking "i just need a larger more comfortable car" however that i not the case. the known fact that automobile seats are "very uncomfortable" made so by the forward design of the headrest, causing your head to bent forward while driving. to correct the problem, i've turned my headrest around backwards "not too safe" to relieve my neck pain and this has worked, but it is very unsafe.....but i have no choice another example, i am renting a car because my honda is at the body shop. the rental car company gave me a 2012 chevy malibu "it is even worse" i started driving this car at 5am this morning and within 10 miles, i was in severe pain. the problem now is i cannot turn this headrest around backwards as it appears you are not able to remove the headrest to turn it around. to resolve this, i'll be turning this car back in today in an attempt to get a different car that might allow me to drive without severe neck and back pain. please - change the headrest requirement "now" to allow a safe but more comfortable ride while driving. i've now driven a 2006 civic, 2009 accord and a 2012 malibu in the past 3 years and all three vehicles are very uncomfortable. at least the honda's you can remove the headrest and turn them around. please help! *tr

Check engine light came on due to misfiring and fouled #3 spark plug. also, between motor oil changes at 35,761 miles and at 43,140 miles, approximately 2 quarts of oil were added due to excessive motor oil consumption.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the battery failed while sitting in traffic, causing the contact to become trapped in the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the battery post failed and caused the battery wires to separate. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the battery was replaced. the failure and current mileage was 70,000.

Premature brake wear rear pads. *tr

Grinding or squealing sounds while braking is applied. brake pads was 100% (totally) worn out and there's metal to metal grinding contact at the (passengers) right rear wheel rotor, but the left side back brake shoes was 80% worn out. the front wheels brake shoes was still 80% thick. *tr

When making a hard braking stop from as slow as 35 mph an hour the front of the car dips so badly front of the touches the ground making the occupants lurch forward. *tr

Check engine light came on. brought to dealer, oil low. tech b. had already been issued, and suggested work completed at that visit. problem persists, using 2 /12 to 3 qts oil between changes. *tr

Vibration in car at highway speeds (55 to 65 mph). unknown reason. checked tires, alignment, and even wheel rims and all were ok. car has never been in an accident. cause or source of vibration is still unknown at this point in time. *tr

While driving and turning my wheel i hear a loud clicking noise, took it to honda and they said that it is my steering column. they refused to cover under warranty. there was a recall on the steering tube but no other recalls. i have heard several other complaints on other websites with this same issue. honda claims they have reliable vehicles. if you make this claim maybe you should repair a vehicle that has only 40k miles on it and has bad steering column. poor company. this is my third honda vehicle and the very last one that i will ever buy. *tr

All electrical components(radio, dashboard lights) in dashboard blinks while driving, makes it feels like car is about to die. i noticed this happens when fan is on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while parked, the front and rear air bags suddenly deployed when the front passenger's side door was closed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Rear brake issues at 31,000 and 61,000 front brakes required repair at 61,000 tires not turning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated the vehicle rolled out of the driveway while the gear was in park and crashed into a house which pushed the bedroom wall and window out. the gear was still in park after the vehicle was driven away from the scene. there were minor scratches on the bumper. no one in the house suffered injuries. the manufacturer investigated the failure and stated that there was no evidence that the transmission or ignition was defective. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 51,983. updated 04/03/2013 *js

Purchased a used 2009 honda accord from carmax in madison tennessee. in dec. 2012 check engine light came on. no oil in engine. 2009, 6 cylinder v-tech. have monitored the oil consumption after dealer overfilled, with pictures of overfill, with milage and various pictures of the dip stick. this engine has an eco system. no permanent damage but dealer encourages an oil change every 4000 miles and not what is in the manual. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine consumed oil excessively. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that the vehicle was functioning properly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.

Sudden screeching of rear brakes and short after grinding noise when breaking. took car to get brakes checked and had to replace brake pads due to calipers sticking and making interior pads wear out completely while exterior pads where still good. rotors worn to or below minimum specifications. will have to replace both rear rotors and calipers. i have never had to replace rotors or calipers on any car, not even with 86k miles on them and on this 2009 honda accord ex-l i have to replace them at 46,413 miles? this is not good! honda should pay for all expenses and parts. lowest quote to replace with oem is approximately $750.00 what would the cost be if i would of not hear the noise and check the brakes? *tr

I was driving up i-95 north in about woodbridge, virginia at about 60-65mph. suddenly, i heard a noise that sounded like a gun shot and a loud wind sound as if the window was open. i pulled over on the side of the road and pulled back my sunroof shade, come to find that the entire sunroof glass was completely shattered. i immediately put the shade back and drove home and immediately called my insurance company. i did not witness anything hitting my car, the only thing that i could determine is that i had my heater turned on high because it was so cold that day. my assumption is the extreme temperature differences and pressure that caused my sunroof to shatter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a noise coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. updated 1/23/13 *cn updated 2/12/2013 *js

Secondary shaft bearing broken. *tr

I brought my car into honda today for service and they tell me that i need rear brakes. i was a part of the class action suit two years ago to this day when i had to have my rear brakes replaced with a "new improved" pad. i had 16,527 miles then and now i have 35,859 and they need to be replaced again. these are rear brake pads and should last much more that 17,000 miles. due this issue, my rotors were damaged by these "new and improved" brakes and have to be replaced, again. i feel that this is something that honda should cover and not sure if anyone else out there has had a similar issue. two sets of rear brakes before 36000 is unacceptable. *tr

At speeds between 65 and 70 mph the car vibrates as if the wheels were out of balance. have had the wheels balanced twice in the past month with no change. had the car aligned within the past month and dealer says there was no change. a new set of michelin mxm4 primacy tires were installed in april 2012. just returned from a 3000 mile trip and found the vibration to be very annoying. this is a honda accord 4dr ex-l v-6 help. *tr

Service person says i need rear brake pads replaced and the rotors cut. i complained that the wear was too premature and should be a subject of manufacturer's recall and should be free of charge. after talking to two other personnel at the findlay honda henderson i got the same response. it must be my driving habits that i brake hard. of course i know i don't. the other guy says it's normal wear. i've had several cars and the normal wear is beyond 60k miles. i'll never buy honda ever again and will volunteer to all not to buy honda cars. i'll also put a sign on my rear windshield of the poor quality of the brakes. cost of brake job-$200. mileage 32586. *tr

The head restraint is too far forward and causes neck pain. i've only had the car a week, and i'm having the same issues as others who have filed complaints and hundreds of people in online forums. *tr

There was grinding noise for couples days on and off. vehicle was dropped at local dealer and rear brake had to be replaced. vehicle mileage was only at 22k miles. considering that accord is fwd, i was wondering why rear brake worn out much faster than typical life time of brake pads. *tr

2009 honda accord. consumer states problem with check engine light and dashboard indicators. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer a bulletin had been issued regarding the respective problem. the supposedly fixed the problem, and the consumer left the dealer satisfied until jan 30, 2012, when the check engine light illuminated again, generating several other dashboard lights, and once again the vehicle was running on a reduced cylinder. on august 18, 2012, the check engine light illuminated again and the dealer charged him $525.43. *jb

When driving between 55-75 miles an hour, there is a violent shake from the front wheels. its even more evident under heavy acceleration as the shaking becomes more severe. i've had the car looked at by pep boys, my mechanic, and the honda dealership in aventura, fl and no one seems to know what the issue is. i have found others having the same issues i did on the edmunds.com forum. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f197b14/136. *tr

Rear brakes are completely gone and i only have 25,000 miles in my 2009 honda accord. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph and approached a traffic stop, as the brakes were applied a loud screeching noise emitted continuously. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both rear brake pads were replaced. in addition, the rear rotors were resurfaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 24,914. updated 10/16/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit was activated and caused the headlights to blink and become dim. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,315 and the current mileage was 44,000. updated 10/11/12*lj updated 10/17/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated hat while driving approximately 40 mph and engaging the brake pedal, a metal to metal noise was heard from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the defect where both rear brake pads were replaced each time. in addition, the rear rotors were replaced once. the failure recurred after the repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. updated 10/10/12 *cn

I went to have my car serviced at the honda dealership and was told that my rear brakes measured at 3mm and they needed to replace the pads and resurface the rotors. i was also told that this should not have happened on a vehicle with this amount of miles,although the dealership says that this is a defect they say it is out of their hands and will do nothing about it. *tr

The driver seat is very uncomfortable to drive. the seat design is kind of pushing and putting pressure particularly on the lower back and causing too much back pain even driven for less than 20 miles. the seat design is also causing neck pain. did not complain till now because thought it was design issue rather than safety issue. when driven even for few hours (less than 2 hrs), causing a lot of back pain. the steering wheel is not properly designed to hold it causing bad shoulder pain when drove for few hrs, particularly the lower spokes are designed to resemble the honda logo 'h' which prohibits the driver to hold the steering wheel either at the bottom (or) at the outer end of the lower spokes which has very less space to hold the steering wheel. *tr

Noticed that rear brakes started making a high pitch squealing noise. took it in and had the rotors cleaned and they said brakes were fine and it was a defect on honda cars that the brakes tend to squeal. the cleaning did not help as it still makes a high pitch squealing noise. *tr

Started hearing rear brake squeaking. mentioned to dealer when getting an oil change and was told i needed the rear brakes replaced at 20,493 miles. i was given an excuse that this could be due to my driving habits. the front brakes should go first, so i did some research and found that a class-action lawsuit has been approved to cover $150 of the repair which i do not feel is adequate. it appears to be an engineer design error on the 2008, 2009 and some 2010 honda accords. i believe there should be a recall and they should fix the problem due to their own error. we pay big bucks to these car companies and they need to be held accountable when they cut corners or their engineers screw up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle began jerking. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and as she decelerated to a stop, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that they needed to replace the spark plug wire. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. updated 09/11/12*lj the consumer stated the same thing happen in july of 2012. the spark plug was replaced. the vehicle was also low on oil. an oil consumption test was performed. updated 09/14/2012 *js

Power driver side seat slips in track randomly. feels like it is not locking in track as it should. sometimes happens when adjusting seat. other times will happen when braking. occasionally can find spot in track where seat will constantly slip front to rear and back again. *tr

I am fortunate to be alive as my brakes were not working and i was coming off a ramp but driving in the speed limit...that is the key. there was nothing wrong with the brakes-but the "brake booster and master cylinder was leaking"a reliable mechanic did not detect anything-but i had the car towed to the dealership even though the brakes were now working fine. the mechanic at the first place said nothing was detected-there were no signs visual or electronic ( on the dashboard)of anything wrong. however the dealership said the master cylinder was leaking and damaged the brake booster. how was i to have known? there was no indication of this on the dash and no sign of anything. i am lucky to be alive because of the way i handled this situation. they are charging me a pretty penny and i feel i have a lemon. this is a product defect and could have killed many people.this is the first time but it could have been the last time as the car could have been totaled along with me.is this how one finds out about issues with brake boosters? i want my money back or i want a new car. i am very very uncomfortable driving this car now. *js

Head restraints are uncomfortable and cause neck and back problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and it was determined that the vehicle was burning an excessive amount of oil. the dealer was not sure why the failure was occurring but recommended having an oil consumption test performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. the vin was not available.

Sitting at red light waiting for turn signal, car begins to rough idle. upon turn and acceleration, car spits, sputters, jerks, jolts and would not accel properly. engine light begins blinking. motor runs/idles very rough. next morning on drive in to local dealership, vsa light illuminates and stays illuminated. car still idles and runs very rough, spitting and sputtering etc. dealership inspects car. dealership determines the mount of oil in the car is too low. no evidence of oil leaks. dealership consults with honda. oil consumption test is now recommended. i am to return the car to the honda dealership to check the oil level at 1,000 miles intervals for an unspecified period of time. this consumption will be forwarded to honda to determine what "fix" will be recommended. internet search provides endless identical complaints with no resolution from honda or dealerships. *jb

The check engine light came on as a result of a spider web build up in the evap fuel vent box and a spring was installed to prevent this from happening again. *js

I was stopped on side residential street preparing to turn right onto major thoroughfare. started to turn right and car shot forward as if the car was possessed-- straight ahead and then veering left. took foot off gas but still continued at high speed. i struggled with steering,which seemed to be more stiff and not responsive, fearing i would crash first into the stores, trees, light poles directly in front, then as i went with the direction it seemed to be pulling, and veering back left then right, pulled it back to the right enough to get into right curbside lane. i don't think the brakes responded either. finally somehow controlled it enough to pull into gas station, where i parked but did not turn off the motor. i was afraid to move it any more. called aaa and honda to report and ask what to do. i was so lucky that for once traffic was light and no one got hurt. i was surprised that i had no police coming after me or some driver who would have been curious as to why i seemed to be driving erratically and screaming through the intersection at such high speed. floor mats were not touching the pedal. curious side note: after i made two calls to aaa and honda, the phone would no longer respond. doing the diagnostics, it said it had full five bars of strength but kept getting "call failed" when i tried to call them back to check tow truck progress. the history of those two calls also seemed to have been wiped off my phone. tow truck could not call me back and got report that my phone was "busy". finally while we were waiting for tow truck, my husband took out the battery completely, reinserted and it reprogrammed itself. question: is it a car defect or did it have something to do with the nearby high tension lines and the phone cell tower across the street? how do i know it won't happen again? thank god that it did not happen in rush hour traffic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that she was positioned in the front passenger seat while attempting to remove her child from his child restraint. during the process, the anti-theft system engaged and locked all of the doors. the contact was unable to open any of the doors. the contact had to break the front windshield in order to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the contact was informed that the anti-theft system malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Dry rot affecting all 4 oe tires caused major danger to occupants -discovered at service verified by 4 independent retailers. replacement of all 4 tires with approx 65% of tread life remaining. *tr

The brakes on my honda accord 2009 ex have squeaked from day one. after 27000 miles the squeaking was extremely loud and continuous. repair costs > $385 for new pads and resurfacing of the rotors that are expected to correct the issue. the car is under warranty and honda refuses to fix the issue under warranty. honda will provide $150 reimbursement that does not even cover half of the cost. it should be fixed under warranty at no cost to the owner. *js

Required premature replacement of rear brake pads with normal use. rear brakes wore down to sensors after only 22,000 miles. original front brake pads are still in very good condition. *tr

Center console are rest, bubble forms in arm rest, leather changes shape. *js

Igniti coil premature burnout. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle tracking control (vtc) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. the vehicle was repaired a second time but did not correct the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

I have rear brake pads that have worn out after just 19,000 miles driven. *tr

Honda service department told me my brake pads needs to be replaced.i was told specially the rear pads down to 1-2 mm.total estimate was $610.00. i taught this was a joke or a scam at 19000 miles brake pads? not the way i drive. i did not get it done but later i checked it myself and looks like it needs it.i have been driving over 40 years never replace brakes so soon. shame on you honda.were these pads made out of cardboard? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while she was closing the front passenger door, the airbags deployed inadvertently. the airbag warning light illuminated after the deployment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised that the vehicle could not be diagnosed for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 36,000. the consumer also stated the tpms light illuminated. when she took the vehicle to the dealer, it went off and then came back on. the dealer stated by plugging in her cell phone, it was causing the light tpms light to illuminate. updated 07/18/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine was consuming oil at a fast rate. as a result, the vehicle emitted a loud noise and exhaust fumes were present in the interior. the dealer attempted to repair the failure on numerous occasions, but was unsuccessful. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.

The driver seat in my 2009 honda accord is horrible!!!!!!!!!! the active restraint is killing me. i plan on removing the safety device if it is not plugged into a sensor. it causes my to squirm around while driving effecting my driving. what a joke this is my first honda buying because of style and great history of reliability. like everything else on the vehicle. hope i can remove seat cover and bend something or remove the safety device. what a joke honda. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that when using the air conditioning unit, the air would blow hot instead of cooler air. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised the contact that air conditioning unit was leaking and needed freon. the dealer added freon to the vehicle however, the failure recurred shortly after the contact left the dealer. the dealer then advised him to drive an additional 1,000 miles before determining if the failure had been corrected. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 22,000. the vin was unavailable.

I brought my 2009 honda accord in for a regular oil change and was told that my rear brakes need to be replaced. i only have 30,000 miles which a lot of these miles are highway miles. never with any lease i have had in the past 18 years, did i ever have to replace brakes. the cars were returned within the 36,000 mile allowance. they were not honda leases, however, this was my first honda. prior leases were cadillac and nissan vehicles. *tr

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to repairs related to remote start and main fuse *tgw the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, she purchased a honda care vehicle service contract extended warranty. the vehicle came equipped with a remote start. however, on november 13, 2011, her son was unable to start the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined a main fuse had blown, possibly due to the remote start. the fuse was replaced. however, on december 9, 2011, the vehicle broke down again, and had to be towed to the dealer. it was determined, a wire in the remote start blew the main fuse again. however, the consumer had to pay $241.31 for the repairs. the dealer refused to the honor the extended warranty the consumer purchased, because they were concerned that the remote start was an after market component. it was determined, that the selling dealer did in fact install the remote start through an authorized representative. *jb

This is the second honda accord that i have bought that had premature brake failure. the first honda accord 1996 had to have new rear brakes and pads at around 20,000 miles. this 2009 honda accord had premature brake failure at 21,085. this is not acceptable!! the bill was 409.24 + tax. absolutely ridiculous!!! *kb

2009 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to problems with vehicle brakes *tgw the rear rotors were resurfaced and the brake pads were replaced. the second time the consumer returned to the dealer, the problem had worsened. the brake pads and both rear calipers had to be replaced. the consumer stated due to a class action lawsuit concerning the rear brakes, she received half of her money back. *jb

Brake premature wear causing brakes not to work properly,talk to dealer and they say i have brakes fixed and submit to honda and they might reimburse me for the repair is this honda's and the dealers way to make more money. that's why i think we should look at american made cars when we buy from now on . nothing like the good old u.s.of a. go ford. *tr

My mileage is 34,505 i took my car to honda north , danvers they said to go to ins co geico to have repaired. no one wants to take responsibility please help me![xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

On the 2009 honda accord at 28,691 the rear brake pads started to smell like a burning smell then it started to make a noise from the back of the car.i sat in the back seat on the way to the vets office when all this occured.i do not drive this car as its my wifes car,she said that she could not hear the noise from the front seat but could smell a wierd ordor.she sometimes carry our frist grandchild in the car and with this happening thank god nothing happened.please do something before the brakes catch fire or go out completely.the calipers i've heard are defective,they freeze up not allowing the inside brake pad release,i can understand this happening.honda knows the problem but to call a full out recall they want to hide this critical safety defect. *tt

Rear brakes squeaks and worn out prematurely at 17,900 miles. *kb

Premature brake wear on rear brakes of honda accord 2009 2.4 liter. dealer inspection describes rear pads at 3mm. front brakes ok. this is not normal. nhtsa please get honda to recall. dealer wants 295.00 for rear brake job. *tr

The rear inner brake pads wore down significantly while the rear outer pads had about 3-4mm left. this seemed to be a very premature wear compare to other vehicles i owned over the years. *tr

There is a known fabrication defect of the steering column on honda accord 2009 model. a service bulletin was issued by honda corporation regarding this issue in 2009. the lower bearing of the steering column was mis-installed. as a result, the steering column makes a clunk noise when the steering wheel is turned. i first brought this issue to the attention of the honda dealership soon after i purchased the car in october 2009. they did not do anything about it. meanwhile the steering became sticky. in other words the bearing in causing binding. i am afraid that at a sudden turn of the steering wheel, the bearing might shatter and lock up the steering column. i consider this to be a serious safety issue. *kb

Since the first incident i have had a clicking noise coming from the ac on the right side vent on my 2009 honda accord. it is october of 2011 and the dealer has now replaced the same blower motor 3 times. it alleviates the issue, only for it to return. the dealer has no other explanation. also, i have replaced 2 door actuator motors. this car was bought in december of 2009 and it is october of 2011. i will not buy another honda due to having issues occur repeatedly and so soon after a new purchase. obviously brakes have to be fixed again and again. *tr

Had to replace rear brake pads front fine, right rear completely worn down left fine. *tr

A noise has developed in our 2009 honda accord in the dash, where the passenger side and right side "a" pillar air bags are located. the car has been returned to a local dealer on 3 seperate occasions. they continue to repair the problem by installing some type of padding in the dash. after each repair, the noise returns after driving about 10 miles. i have asked them on two separate occasions to remove the dash/air bags and inspect the effected areas. i have also reported the problem to the honda customer assistance department. they have indicated they will review my information and have someone call back. my concerns are; that something is loose, creating the noise, along with the fact that some type of problem may exist with the air bags which could result in either an unwanted/non deployment situation or if something is rubbing on a wiring harness a passenger compartment fire. *kb

I was told my rear brake pads need replacing after only 21000 miles. honda service quoted me $269. these pads should have lasted well beyond 60k miles. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the front center console leather armrest exhibited several bubbles and cracks, which eventually began to split. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

Drivers side window motor has stopped working not allowing window to roll up/down. the dealer is attempting to say it is the after market tinting. i have had the same tinting on all four windows since a few days after i purchased the car, but driver's side is the only window that the motor will no longer work. my husband's civic has the same issue on his driver's side window. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the four automated windows released and opened independently. in addition, the four power doors unlocked. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable.

I bought two honda's on the same day from proctor honda in tallahassee, fl. the 2009 accord has been recalled for a safety defect.. i contacted the dealer i bought them from and was told via e mail they would not have time to make that repair until 11-7-2011 or later. i was just at the dealer getting an oil change and they were working on every kind of car the us makes. it is not a recall if they decide to assign insufficient resources to correct this. it is an unsafe joke! this repair takes one hour or less according to another family member that had it done in jacksonville. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle started to sway from left and right. the front driver side wheel then detached from the vehicle, causing him to crash into a guard rail. all of the air bags deployed but the front passenger was injured and taken to the hospital. the front bumper was damaged and the vehicle was towed to a body shop. the insurance company and the was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 17,000.

2009 honda accord. consumer writes to express discontent related to brake repairs and unwanted ac service at local dealer *tgw the consumer stated there was a strange smell coming from the ac. the dealer stated they added a deodorizer in the ac. the consumer was informed the smell would disappear in a few days, but it had not. it only seemed to get worse. the dealer informed the consumer, she was not the first person to complain, but it was because of mold. the consumer requested the ac to be flushed to get rid of the odor as she never requested it to begin with. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected that both rear brakes were worn prematurely. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 25,178.

Very loud grinding metal on metal when light or hard braking. its seized caliper according to the mechanic to fix this not covered under warranty. also said the back should last at least 40 -70k lasted only 19k of very easy miles. *kb

Front brakes on this model are prematurely going out. i have 21,000 miles and they are terrible! someone is eventually going to get hurt. transmission is also acting up since the time i bought the car. i have complained six times about both issues but to no avail.

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Rear brake wear signal indicator stated to squeal and make scraping sounds. inspection reveals excessive wear on right rear brake. dealer told me on 09/13/2011, brakes are warranted for 1 year or 12,000 miles only and no warranty service would be made available. dealer informed me on 09/13/2011 that a form will be provided, as a result of law suit. that would reimburse me $150.00. how can a lawsuit be successful without a safety recall? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while looking through the side and rear mirrors, the contact stated the vehicle appeared to be closer than it was causing the drivers judgment to be altered. the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 24,000. the vin was unavailable.

My 09 accord began making horrible metal on metal screeching sound out of the blue at 24,900 miles. took it in for checkup and was told my rear rotors needed to be replaced due to manufacturer error caused by caliper slides being frozen and too much brake pressure applied to rear brakes. was told by technician that he has seen many accords with the same problem of manufacturer error. i am very disappointed as i was not and have not been made aware of this problem by honda.

My '09 honda accord started having brake noises at under 20k miles. upon taking in the first time at 22k miles i was told the car needed new rear brake pads and resurfacing already. after much complaining (because brakes aren't usually a warranty item, and this was prior to the class action settlement) they did repair and replace them for free. 1 year later i began experiencing a shimmy when braking on the freeway or especially on a hill, and was told then that the front rotors are now magically "warped". i dealt with it for a while, but then recently began hearing the metal on metal sound of the rear pads going out again. sure enough, upon taking to the dealer we purchased the vehicle from, it does in fact now need rear pads again at 46k miles, as well as front rotor resurfacing....which now i'm also told you can't use the front pads anymore when you resurface the rotors. so essentially, i'm replacing both front and rear brakes(rear brakes for the second time), and resurfacing for the second time at only 46k miles. naturally, the honda service department people don't care and won't cover anything under warranty even though this is clearly a well known honda defect. sorry honda, but you just lost a customer who has owned 4 hondas up to this point. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated while driving various speeds, a squealing noise emitted from the rear brake sensor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing who replaced the rear brakes and resurfaced the rear rotors. in addition to the repair, the rear brake calipers were also cleaned. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that both front wheel bearings failed. while driving 30 mph, noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle when making a turn. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the bearings under warranty. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 22,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was using oil at an excessive rate. the contact also stated that the vehicle ran out of oil after approximately 5,000 miles, when the oil was supposed to last for approximately 7,000 miles. both the manufacturer and authorized dealer were made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was using the oil at an acceptable rate. the contact expressed concerns over a possible engine failure. the failure mileage was 35,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate as the check engine and vehicle stability control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated that the vehicle was out of oil and needed an update performed to the computer. the contact stated that an oil change was performed three thousand miles prior to the failure. the technicians were unable to diagnose a failure with the oil and updated the computer. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Key fob has a known defect and works intermintently. $160.00 to fix what should be a covered issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord lx. while attempting to stop the vehicle, the contact would have to repeatedly pump the brakes for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. the vehicle would also make a loud scrapping noise. the dealer was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 23,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to drive slowly to the dealer with the hazard lights activated. the technicians advised that there was no oil remaining in the vehicle despite the oil level gauge indicating that there was over 80 percent of oil remaining in the vehicle. an oil consumption test and a software update were performed on the vehicle and the spark plugs were replaced yet, the failure persisted. the contact stated that the vehicle began to stall shortly after repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Took my 2009 honda accord in for schedule maintenance and was told that my rear brakes needs replacement; was also informed that drum/rotor will need to be turned. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the rear brakes were worn prematurely. the dealer advised the contact that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 28,000. the vin was unavailable.

The dealer discovered premature brake wear for 2009 honda accord - rear brakes started to grind at 16,300 miles. he said that this is a common problem for this car. i was quite surprised to find out that honda would not pay for the repair since it was clearly their fault that the brakes were wearing out too early. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds above 5 mph, the tpms warning light would illuminate on a consistent basis. the vehicle was taken to several dealers where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and they stated that the rear brake pads were worn. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 19,500. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and all three of the passengers were injured. the passenger in the rear seat suffered lacerations to the head that needed stitches. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 21,000. the consumer also stated there was a problem with the seat belts. updated 07/22/11

My honda accord 2009 is only 33, 216 miles, less than 2 years old but the abs has problem, i have to replace wheel speed sensor, honda does not cover because the warranty is over. i have never had abs problem with my 2002 accord that has mileage is over 100,000. i would like to report this issue as abs malfunction. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated the vehicle was being inspected for registration when she was told the rear brakes needed to be replaced. the brake disks were replaced but the contact expressed concern with the brakes failing at such a low mileage. the failure and current mileages were 19,000. updated 06/03/11 *bf updated 06/10/11

Pulled sun visor down and something broke, now it just hangs about half way down, seems to be a lot of this with civics as well according to postings on the web. this is a distraction and blocks view of driver.

Rear brake pads wore prematurely as per class action suit notification we received in 2010. upon inspection for routine maintenance (no other signs of a problem occurred) found that the rotors were also ruined and required repair. honda seems ready to wash their hands of the situation because of the class action settlement and would not pay for rotor replacement, at least that is what the dealer indicated. total cost of repair was $337. not happy and the second problem with the vehicle on a critical safety system (front wheel bearings went and were replaced by honda at about 20,000 mi). i'm concerned there will be ongoing critical failures if our experience with this accord is any indication of what is to come. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil abnormally quick and could possibly result in the vehicle stalling on the highway and causing a crash. the contact checked the oil levels and stated that they were abnormally low. the dealer advised that the vehicle was consuming oil as normal. the manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened but was later closed to no avail. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 21,919 and the failure mileage was 7,000.

Rear brake pads having to be replaced along with resurface of rotors, both front and rear. *tr

I went to take my 2009 honda accord exl coupe 2.4l 4cyl. for routine oil change in the course the advisor at the oxala service desk said that my rear brakes are in severe change and rotor replacement. i said that the car has 33,000 miles. he said this happens. i found out in the showroom waiting for my car that there was a class action lawsuit for the 2009 accord brake problem. i removed my car took elsewhere to check it out only to find the break pads and the rotors needed changing as well . i went ahead for the repair so that i would be safe. to find out that month earlier i had an accident by not being able to stop even with time to stop the vehicle needless to say i had an accident. i believe that my brakes locked up due to manufactures defect of the onboard braking system. i should get reimbursed for the repair. the parts on the car were defective. if this is the care i should have compensation from the auto accident as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while having the vehicle serviced for unrelated issues, the contact was informed that the rear brakes and calipers would need to be replaced. the contact was also told that the brakes were wearing prematurely due to a failure involving the calipers. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 36,000. the vin was unavailable.

In june 2009 i purchased a 2009 honda accord. at 10,000 miles i was told i needed to replace my rear brake pads. after i complained barber honda changed my brakes for free. now i have 27,000 miles on my vehicle and once again my rear brake pads need to be replaced. i was told by barber honda that i would be responsible to pay for my new brake pads. i was also told it was normal wear and tear. i've had many cars in my life and have never had to replace the rear brakes even once w/27,000 miles on it much less twice. at this rate i will have to replace the rear brakes once a year at $150 each time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled. the contact was two months over needing an oil change. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the engine collapsed because an oil change had been needed; the engine needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 20,000. the consumer stated the manufacturer would not consent to an appeal or send their engineer to examine the vehicle. updated 04/29/11

At about 20,000, our 2009 honda accord (v6) started having rear brake noises. we took it to the west covina dealership and they said the rear pads were worn and needed replacing. i said that is very premature to have rear pads wear out so soon and they said it is normal and would not consider any warranty replacement or discount as it was normal wear and tear. we took it to our local independent shop and had them replaced. strange that it was both inner pads that had worn out--the outers had about 50% life left.*tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while in a stopped position, the contact noticed that the right passenger side head light had started to smoke then it caught fire. the fire department was notified and they extinguished the fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the insurance company contacted the dealer and the contact was awaiting an investigation. the current and failure mileages were approximately 25,000. the vin was unavailable.

We own a 2009 accord with 24,000 miles. at our first oil change, my husband asked the honda annapolis dealer about a card we had received regarding a brake pad class-action lawsuit. the dealer said not to worry about it; if there is a problem they will take care of it for free. our brakes are now making a lot of noise and the pads need to be replaced. my husband stopped in and talked to the same person in the dealership, [xxx], who said the repair would cost $230, and we would be reimbursed through the class-action. he did not mention that the reimbursement is $150 at best. so this is the second time we have been given misinformation by this honda dealership. i called honda annapolis and spoke to the service manager, [xxx], whose attitude is best summed up by his statement, "i don't want to get involved." he said that the customers and lawyers caused this problem by bringing a lawsuit. he also stated, "we don't make the cars here," and suggested that we take the car somewhere else. although my husband had just spoken to [xxx] in person, who then spoke to [xxx], he acted as though he had no idea what i was talking about. in researching this issue, i see that many consumers are complaining that the replacement pads also wear out prematurely and cause other damage. what a disgrace. i contacted the class-action law firms and got a call from someone at gibbs. she said it has to be an upgraded replacement part in order to be reimbursed; the part costs $66 and with labor the charge should be around $150. i asked how it is that honda can charge $230; she said they can't monitor that. good business sense, as well as common decency, dictates that honda caused this problem and should pay in full to resolve it. honda dealers should be authorized to make these repairs, at no charge to consumers, and apply for reimbursement themselves. it is outrageous for dealers to give customers false information and make us jump through hoops to get reimbursed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I am leasing a 2009 honda accord ex coupe. i was informed at less than 15,000 miles that i was in need of new rear brake pads. while i fully expected to pay for general maintenance and reasonable "wear items" during my lease. there is no reason that i should need to replace my brake pads at 15,000 miles. in speaking with the service center at my honda dealer, they informed me that it is not uncommon for 2008 and 2009 accords to experience premature rear brake wear but that honda nor the dealership would pay for the service. i was then informed of a class action lawsuit that could reimburse $150 of the $239 it would cost to replace the brake pads. while this does help with the financial burden, it does not cover the entire expense. nor does it excuse honda's unwillingness to fix this quality/safety issue and spare their customers the hassle of the up-front expense and additional paperwork required to take part in the suit. i even contacted honda u.s. directly regarding the issue and they directed me back to the class action hotline and said there was nothing more they could do. although honda does not take responsibility for the faulty product, they have released an "improved" brake pad which, supposedly, has a longer lifespan. clearly, however, there is a defect with brakes that wear down so quickly with normal use. one of the reasons i chose a honda product was due to what i thought was a superior quality and safety rating. in light of the current situation, i will likely not lease or purchase another honda vehicle when my lease runs out. *tr

2009 honda accord 4 cylinder, 22k miles-original owner accelerator got stuck and car continued to accelerate on the on ramp to i-64 in louisville, ky. tried to downshift, even tried neutral. engaged the brakes and the brakes locked up. eventually the brakes released and i was able to coast to a median in the middle of the highway. very thank i didn't hurt anyone. took car to the honda dealership and they say that their diagnostic test shows that nothing is wrong. nothing registered on the car computer. i am 100% certain that the pedal was not caught on the floor mat. one of the most frightening experiences of my life. i will be buying a new car immediately. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that he noticed that the vehicle was abnormally down two quarts of engine oil. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the oil was replaced. the contact since noticed that the vehicle was consuming oil at excessively abnormal rates. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 11,000.

Had to repair rear brake pads at only 26k miles!

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance when she was informed that she needed to replace the brake pads. the dealer advised the contact that there was a lawsuit and that she could fill out the form in order to receive a partial reimbursement. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls and did not offer her any additional assistance. the current and failure mileages were approximately 16,000. bw updated 02/17/11*lj updated 12/06/2011 *ln

I want to add my name to the list of people with defective brakes on their 2009 accords. my brakes started squeaking like mad at about 17000 miles. it is unbelievable to me that honda would not issue a recall, knowing that their rear brake pads are defective. they acknowledge this fact by making a replacement pad different from the original pad. to charge customers any amount of money for their defective product in simply unthinkable on honda's part. *tr

Under normal use, rear brake pads fail at an alarming rate. my original pads were completely gone at 15,000 miles. now the second set of pads is worn out at 30,000 miles. front pads seem to be barely worn, and are original to the car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 60 mph she engaged the brakes and the vehicle began to vibrate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and she advised them of the problems with the brakes. the dealer did not mention anything about the brakes nor did she ask them for any information regarding them. within a few months the vehicle was taken to the dealer to service the regulator and they suggested that she replace the rear brake pads. the dealer advised her that she had to pay for the repairs and request reimbursement. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. she notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint with them. the approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 17,160.

2009 honda accord. consumer states that she and her husband had to pay to get brake repair work done. she would like to know why the lawsuit is only going to pay back a portion. *kb the consumer stated she heard a noise coming from the vehicle. when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, she was advised the problem was the rear brake pads. the consumer stated she was not aware that a recall had been issued as well as a lawsuit. the consumer was informed she would have to pay for the repairs and then seek reimbursement through the lawsuit. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord lx. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the tire pressure warning light (tpms) illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that the warning light was illuminated due to the air temperature changing. upon leaving the dealer, the failure continued to occur intermittently. the contact had the tires inspected by the manufacturer to determine if the problem was within the tires. the manufacturer informed the contact that there was nothing wrong with the tires yet they also stated there could possibly be a slow leak. the vehicle was not repaired. updated 01/26/11*lj updated 04/20/11

2009 honda accord. rear brakes worn out at only 11,000. problem is well know by honda. class action has been filed. result of class action, customer must pay for repair and submit receipt for refund upto $150.00, but honda is charging $300.00 for the repair. this is a safety issue and honda should be forced to correct the problem at no charge to the customer. *tr

Brakes were squeaking within the first six months but we were told nothing was wrong when taken in for regular warranty-covered checks. started noticeable shimming when brakes were applied and took in for check at 39,000 miles. ended up replacing rotors, brakes and rear bearing. the rear bearing alone cost $198. all in all, our bill came to $667.73. we've taken the car in to the dealer for repair of carpet pulling away in front passenger side; vibration noise on back dashboard (or whatever you'd call the shelf behind passenger seats); driver door handle stick problem, steering wheel clicking noise. purchased honda after being recommended by so many satisfied customers/friends. invested more then we planned but thought it was worth the investment; disappointed in quality of parts and repair work. *tr

I own a 2009 honda accord. at around 25000 miles i heard a noise from the rear wheels. the honda dealer where i had purchased the car told me my brakes needed to be replaced. i stated there must be some defect in the vehicle or brakes because the brakes should not need replacing that soon and the rear brakes should never need to be replaced before the front brakes. they said it was normal wear and charged me the full price of more than $250 for replacement. they admitted the new brake pads were "a longer lasting material". i was not aware of the well-documented deficiency in 2008-2009 accord brakes at the time and the dealer did not mention the issue nor offer any discounts. *tr

2009 honda accord. brakes worn out at only 12,000. problem is well know by honda. class action has been filed. result of class action, customer must pay for repair and submit receipt for refund upto $150.00, but honda is charging $300.00 for the repair. this is a safety issue and honda should be forced to correct the problem at no charge to the customer. *tr

Needed new brakes after only 29,950 miles. disc,rr.brak; set, pad rr. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving through the intersection approximately 5 mph, a vehicle moving in the opposite direction crashed into the contact's vehicle. the seat belts failed to restrain the control. the air bags did not deploy. the contact and two passengers sustained injuries. there was a police report filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 27,000.

2009 honda accord coupe with a/c problem. a/c blows dangerously hot air while at a stop. the air continues to blow hot air until you start driving again. the temperatures quickly rises to unknown temperature but it feels like we are in a sweat box. may pose threat to health due to extended periods of extreme heat. the vehicle has been to a local honda dealer six times now since may 2010. many hoses have been reported to have leaks, condensor reported to be bad, compressor reported bad, clutch reported bad, low freon reported, pipes reported to be bad and seals on pipes and hoses reported leaking. it is suspected that the dealer and honda manufacture has not found a solution. both parties are in communication with one another with no results thus far. the dealer has now had the vehicle for two working weeks as of 10-22-2010 with no explanation to what the problem is. the dealer has replicated the a/c blowing hot air numerous times. overall, since may 2010, the dealer has had possession of the vehicle for approx. 30 days during the six dealer visits and repairs. online research may show extensive a/c problems with many of the honda models. further evaluation is requested as hot blowing a/c air pose a health threat especially in a warm climate such as florida's summer. *tr

Brakes in 2009 accord required replacement and rotor polish after 17k miles costing 292.69 usd. at the time of brake replacement there was noticeable degradation in stopping time. *tr

Headlights on my 2009 honda accord blink intermittently at night. *tr

At 18k, car started to shimmy when brakes applied. dealer said rotors were bad but pads good, said that i had driven while riding on the brakes which is patently false. *tr

I own a 2009 ex honda accord. took car to get normal maintenance at 14,000 miles to my honda dealership when they told me that my back brakes were almost worn down to needing replaced. a couple months later i took my car in for a normal maintenance at 21000 miles and said my back brakes needed replaced. now i am stuck paying $250 for back brakes on a year and ahalf old accord. even though honda will give me up to $150 back. i think that they should recall the vehicle and pay for the full price. also this is a safety issue if people don't know if there brakes are bad!!! very disappointed in honda and may not buy honda vehicles anymore!!! *tr

2009 honda accord driver's power seat "jumps" when moved forward and reverse (most notable on an incline). i had the dealer check it and i was told that this is 'normal' due to the mechanism design. a couple of weeks later, i had to brake hard to avoid a collision and the seat jerked forward noticeably as it slipped in the track mechanism. i feel that this is an unacceptable and unsafe defect that should be corrected. *tr

2009 honda defective brake pads worn out at only 20,000 miles. honda steadfastly refuses to take responsibility and fix the problem under warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the "check engine" warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle would not increase acceleration when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician informed the contact that one of the spark plugs was consumed with oil. also, the engine oil level was low. the dealer placed an order for a new spark plug to repair the problem. the failure mileage was 25,127.

Rear brakes on 2009 honda accord lx need replacing at 18,000 miles. *tr

My 2009 honda accord ex with only 32k miles on it started to consume oil very quickly. while the % oil life remaining indicator said i have 30% life remaining, the dipstick did not register any oil on it. i'm glad that i checked, because i shudder at the possibility of a car crash due to the engine dying on the highway. when i took the car to the dealership, they handed my a printed out sheet that stated that a loss of 1 qt per 1000miles is considered normal. how is that possible??? this is a serious defect that honda does not want to admit to. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine was burning excessive amounts of engine oil and fouled the spark plugs. in addition, the engine oil was entering into the cylinder causing the spark plugs to be changed more frequently than normal. the vehicle was repaired by the dealer several times. the contact stated that the engine needed replacing. the dealer and manufacturer would not replace the engine. the manufacturer would not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 59,000.

2009 honda accord. consumer states problem with tires *tgw the consumer noticed a three inch jagged crack on the lower sidewall of the tire. the consumer took the vehicle to his local shop and was informed the damage could be called a slice or sliver. the tires were measured and they were still in good condition as there was no evidence of any road hazard to the tire or wheel. *jb updated 09/29/10

Premature wear of brakes pads and defective rotors. *tr

2009 honda accord 4 cylinder, 30k miles, first owner passing a large truck on highway 80, california, east bound, near green valley road exit, approaching fairfield on september 28 at 2:30pm. accelerator got stuck and car continued to accelerate to dangers speeds in excess of 70mph. i had to press on the brake pedal as hard as i could to maintain control. then i shifted the car into neutral. the engine revved very high. i made sure my foot was only on the brake pedal. with in about 10 seconds the car stopped revving, but now my brake rotor are warped. i made sure my floor mat was out of the way. i have contacted the dealer. they have never heard of this problem. i had this same problem happen with my honda odyssey. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance with 33,000 miles on may 10, 2010. the dealer stated that the rear brake pads were prematurely worn out and replaced them. the failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was driving 50 mph when the rear brakes began to exhibit an unusually loud grinding. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where the rear brake shoes were replaced. the failure and current mileage was approximately 33,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while the vehicle was parked she checked the oil level and the vehicle was two quarts low. she added a quart of oil and the next day the vehicle was taken to the dealer who also added a quart. she stated that every 1,000 to 1,500 miles the dealer had to add a half to 1 and a half quarts of oil. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 20,500.

The driver seat is terrible, very bad. need to file a class action law suit against honda for making such a car. i have spent lots of money in x-rays, mri, ct-scan of my low back and hip and am taking over 12 medicines a day. still the pain is very bad when i am in the car. i think this is a way honda is making more money as i will be force to sell it at way less and take a loss on it and then buy a new car. i am now afraid to buy honda again. *tr

The mechanics of this car are great, the problem is the seat and how terribly uncomfortable it is and the tremendous amount of back pain it is causing. it is not safe to drive in this much pain because of poorly designed seats. i am putting in the date of incident as a month after car was purchase as the seat issue was noticed right away. *tr

Premature worn rear brakes at 21,000 miles for accord lxi 4 cylinder! mostly all highway miles to commute to work. *tr

2009 honda accord brakes, made terrible noise and my car was shaking on freeway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact was braking from 60 mph when he experienced and unusual increase in stopping distance. the failure recurred whenever the brakes were engaged and the stopping distance progressively increased. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage is 12,000. updated 11/16/10*bf updated 11/16/10*jb

I leased a 2009 honda accord lx-p in nj. after 11,000 miles i needed to replace the rear brakes due to premature brake wear. i needed to pay $200 out of pock in order to fix the problem. the dealership mention they did not have any information regarding the problem since it was a honda issue and not a dealership issue. why has honda not reached out to their customer regarding this issue? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the front drivers side windshield wiper does not properly remove water while driving in rainy conditions. when the wipers are in the down position the wiper blade pulls water back onto the windshield. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the windshield wiper was operating as it was designed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 12,000.

I have notice that while i am driving at night, my 2009 honda accord's headlights will dim. sometimes so low that if makes it hard to see. at this time i can't correlate it to the air conditioning, heater or anything else. the lights just dim down randomly and have increased in frequency over the past few months. we purchase the car in august of 2009 and it has done this from day 1. the honda service department where we bought the car says it is a normal load issue. *tr

I had to replace rear pads and rotors in 2009 honda accord lx 4dr at 24,000k because of premature wear. most of my mileage was highway. *tr

I had brand new car bought in march 2009 , later in april 2010 i had accident and airbags didn't blow out and i hit my head, sent it to dealer by insurance company and figured that sensor was defected and they exchanged , later on they flights for abs and vsc come on intermittently , sent it to dealer , they figured sensors are defected and will exchange , my concern is how come car with defected parts released to market , and honda company didn't do any thing for me , the car cost over $ 20,000.00 it's better to buy a $ 2000.00 car. *tr

Rear brakes squeaks, and prematurely worn at 25,020 miles on our 2009 honda accord sedan. *tr

I have a 2009 honda accord ex-l v6 which i bought new in august of 2008. i noticed when driving down the road that a metallic scraping sound was coming from the brakes that went away when i applied the brake pedal. i took the car to the honda dealer who said that the rear brake pads were worn and that they had been grinding into the rear rotors. there were 31,480 miles on the car as i drive mostly highway. the cost for new rear pads, rotors, and labor was $522. the class action lawsuit only pays out $150. this is extremely unfair and this defect should force a recall with full reimbursement by honda. *tr

Original rear brake pads had to be replaced at 15,500 miles. the replacement rear brake pads are now at 4.0 mm at 25,400 miles. that is only 9,940 miles after the first replacement. original p/n:43022-tao-a40. *tr

My new 2009 honda accord has premature back brake wear. honda refused to pay for this. now i have to pay for it and then get reimbursed? i will not get reimbursed the full amount per class action lawsuit. *tr

It is unbelievable. own a new 2009 accord, rear brake pads gone after 15,000 miles. i am told by the dealership i need to change every 10,000 miles to be safe, this is unconscionable and fraudulent. where has honda quality control gone? *tr

Premature wear and warping of brake rotors. noticed rotors required resurfacing due to vibration during braking. dealership turned rotors, drove vehicle for approximately 700 miles, and the problem recurred. returned to dealership and all rotors were replaced under warranty. pads were also replaced with merely 7000 miles. dealership stated that the life expectancy of brake pads for this vehicle was about 10,000 miles. i find that to be absurd, typically brake pads will last 20k-30k miles. there appears to be a flaw in the materials used to manufacture the pads, in the manufacturing process, or perhaps the brake assembly is inappropriate for this vehicle weight, causing the rotor to over temp and warp if not capable to dissipate the excess heat. this vehicle has been driven in extremely normal driving conditions, primarily highway driving, and had not experienced a hard braking event to that point that may have contributed to this failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord with michelin pilot tires, line size p225/50/r17. the contact stated the front tires exhibited bubbling on the sidewalls. the dealer would not provide any assistance and referred the contact to the manufacturer of the tires. the tires were not replaced and the contact stated he was not driving the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 12,000.

Premature wear of my brakes on my 2009 honda accord. during braking my car would shake. only 32k miles on my car, and the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, which was covered under warranty. my rear brakes were not covered and i had to pay $250 out of pocket to replace the brake pads which had been worn down to the brake squealer, and to resurface the rear rotors. *tr

My 2009 honda accord started having front and back brake problems from 17,000 miles. as it went on the noise got bigger and bigger now at 21,000 miles i need front and rear brakes the dealer refuses to fix the brakes. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving 30 mph, there was a grinding noise when the brakes were applied and they failed to work properly. the dealer was contacted and would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the diagnostic test indicated that the rear brake pads were prematurely worn out. the brake pads were replaced. the failure mileage was 23000 and the current mileage was 26000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that whenever the brakes were applied a squeaking noise was heard in the rear brakes. the failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. the failure continued to recur whenever the brakes were applied. the failure and current mileages were 22,000. the vin was unavailable.

2009 honda accord- the car had 200 miles on it and the cvb boot with all the brake fluid broke making the car unsafe to drive. had to argue to dealer to get it fixed. the car now has 11,900 miles and the brakes squeal, took to the dealer informed half of the rear brakes are gone and that the squealing canbe from the weather. this was suppose to be a new car. there is a class action suit against honda due to the brakes wearing out prematurely but the consumer has to pay first to have them repaired . someone needs to look into the safety of honda accord braking system for 2008 and 2009 models.*tr

I purchased a 2009 honda accord on october 27th, 2010 at 227 miles. i have not had an issues until this month when my brakes began to ware prematurely at only 11k miles. i had revived a class action letter informing me of this but see it as a clear safety violation on honda's part one as they had know there was an issue with this type of model and two as they refuse to perform work and replace the item with issues under warranty. i find it irresponsible that honda is making me pay for repairs when they know its there design flaw. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving at an unknown low speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. upon restarting, the check engine and vsa service lights were illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that one of the cylinders registered a misfire. the dealer reset the computer. the failure recurred the following day and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the contact was advised that the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil yet the dealer could not repair the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 34,000.

I have a 2009 honda accord that has stalled twice in the last two months on the highway while i was decelerating. i brought it to the dealer both times and they were unable to find any problem. *tr

2009 honda accord coupe v6 - front brakes were replaced at approx 12,000 due to defective parts. rear brakes need to be replaced at approx. 19,000 miles. honda is refusing to provide any warranty repair and refuses to acknowledge a problem with its brakes. *tr

2009 honda accords have been recognized to wear prematurely because of caliper pins that were installed incorrectly at the factory. honda has a court hearing on this and you can see more info on www.accordsettlement.com. the consumer who purchased or leased one of these cars will be reimbursed $100 - $150 to replace the pads, but the general price to do this at the authorized honda service centers is sometimes double that. the consumer is being ripped off, and the nhtsa should step in and rectify this. *tr

2009 honda accord completely worn out rear brake system. it was purchased just over a year ago with 20,000 miles on it. i do mostly highway driving and this is premature. rear brakes must be replaced. *tr

2009 honda accord. consumer states vehicle has major defects in the rear brakes *tgw the consumer stated the front brakes pulsated when traveling on a hill in his area. the dealer replaced the front brake pads. *jb

2009 honda accord. consumer states a problem with the abs and squealing fan belt *tgw the consumer stated he encountered a vehicle attempting to cross two lanes of traffic abruptly and without warning. he narrowly avoided a collision, but in the process his vehicle went in a right hand skid with the tires screeching. it became apparent that the anti-lock brakes did not function, no pulsating occurred as he had experienced in previously owned vehicles. the dealer stated the belt was squealing due to it getting wet from the rain. *jb

Air conditioning stopped working after 12000 miles. dealer determined that ac condenser had a hole from a impact. told that this is not a covered repair. *tr

Premature brake wear. *tr

There is something wrong with the head restraint system on the car that causes constant back pain. *tr

I was coming out of my driveway. i hit my brakes and my car would not stop. i hit a parked car across the street. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. upon taking the vehicle in for routine service, the contact was informed that his rear brakes needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing recurring brake issues since the purchase. the vehicle experienced increased stopping distance and also wobbled when the brakes were applied. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure and current mileages were approximately 20,000.

Air conditioner in 2009 honda accord won't work. brought to dealer and they say a rock hit the condensor which is located in front behind the openings in the bumper without any screen or protection. they do not cover in warranty and we have to file with our insurance which may raise the cost. someone my husband works with has the same year accord and this has happened twice to them and honda will not cover. seems to be a design flaw which is costing consumers and their insurances money. *tr

Rear brake pads worn out at 24,000 miles while front pads are fine. service bulletin 09-096 proves honda is aware of the problem but insists on charging me for replacement pads pending the class action lawsuit settlement. *tr

I had my 2009 honda accord in for service and was told the rear brakes needed replacement. i have only 25,000 mile on it. it was not covered by the warranty, but i was told there is a class action lawsuit pending against honda. this is a major safety issue and a recall should be made. *tr

Upon leasing a 2009 honda accord i noticed an audible squeaking sound emitted by both rear brakes. this sound is clearly heard when brakes are applied and vehicle's speed is below 25 miles per hour. i returned to dealer and was reassured that this was normal for new brakes on honda accords and that over time the sound would stop. at this point, the car was at less than 1,000 miles. i currently have 22,000 miles on the car and i was informed that the rear brakes are worn to 2 mms. similarly front brakes are prematurely worn and are measured at 6 mms. after researching the issue online i have found thousands of other customers who are experiencing an identical problem with the 2008-2009 honda accord braking system. honda is offering a replacement of rear brakes, but cannot guarantee whether this will solve the issue. *tr

Intermittent scraping sound from rear of 2009 accord lx-p <20,000 mi. increased frequency over time. took to the dealer where purchased who replaced both rear brake pads (old parts not available) and resurfaced both rear rotors for a cost of $250 - declaired not covered by warranty. internet research and notification of a class action lawsuit for this rear brake failure indicates this is a common problem for specific honda and accura models. i contend that honda is aware of this problem since they have devised (but not delivered to dealers as yet) a replacement set of brake pads. also this is indeed a safety problem since both rear brake pads were at zero pad life remaining and rotors were damaged per the dealer service techs. that means to me that my accord had only 1/2 the designed braking ability which was engineered for this car - making the car unsafe in any emergency braking situation. *tr

The rear brakes of my honda accord 2009 began making a terrible scraping noise. honda claimed i had left the parking brake on while i drove it. i had never used the parking brake. i had driven 20,000 highway miles on the vehicle. i do not think i wore out the rear brakes. it was repaired 5/24/2010. the following day, i rec.'d a notice of a class action suit against honda for rear brakes. why is honda not repairing the brakes for free? *tr

This complaint is regarding the seat rails for 2009 honda accord. aside from the rails providing a bumpy adjustment via the power controls, the seat itself lunges forward and backward during braking and acceleration. this experience leads one to believe that the seat is not properly attached to the frame of the car which creates a dire safety concern. in the event of a crash, will the seat dislodge? *tr

Purchased a 2009 honda accord full loaded. after 18 thousand miles, i needed to change the rear brakes. according to dealer it was a defect on the pads and that is why i ran with the problem. i saw online all the complaints on the same issue and is incredible, i believe the 2008 and 21009 should be recall on all brakes since it looks like people are changing their brakes every 7-8 month and honda is not doing anything about fixing the problem. i had to pay for my brakes and had such a big problem addressing it to the manager at honda mission valley, he keeps saying that is no the dealers problem, but once i send him the link with all the problems people have on their brakes, he said nothing else. i am concern on my family and my self safety. how many times would i have to change in a year my brakes. is that something normal? i don't think so. please let people know the problem that all hondas are having right now. something needs to be done. is not fair that we pay thousands of dollars and before 1 year old of purchasing the car, now i am having problems with brakes, accessories inside the car and tire pressure. one of my tires leak tat i have to put air every month. i am very disappointed on how honda handles the issue. i trusted their opinion and what do i get a piece of crap. this will be the last time i will purchase a honda, i have had the worse experience. i will love for someone to really investigate the problem on the rear brakes , on why they ran out so quickly . *tr

I needed to change the rear brake pad of my 2009 honda accord which only has 20,000 miles. the front brake pad was fine. clearly this is a defective design or manufacturing fault. honda needs to recall the car to fix the brake problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that when she returned to her vehicle, the windows and sunroof were open although she closed them whenever she exited the vehicle. the contact stated that the keyless remote was activated without her assistance which caused the windows and the sunroof to open without her knowledge. the contact is concerned that the windows and sunroof could open during rainy weather conditions and cause extensive damage to her vehicle. she filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 3,000.

Car engine raced while sitting in neutral. unintended acceleration. *tr

My fiance' purchased a 2009 honda accord ex 4 door sedan. she complained about a month ago that she started hearing a high pitched squeal coming from the rear. she had about 19k miles on it so i was bewildered what it could be saying it can't be brakes so it must be a bearing problem. i took it to the dealer, where he reported i needed brakes. he said "honda admits they might have an engineering problem with the brakes with premature failure, but won't admit it." service rep stated that the pads especially in the rear are far too small to handle the weight of the car so they wear especially faster than other vehicles. he stated they did a modification by adding a steel sensor so the owner knows when they are getting low. he wouldn't admit that before the modification, there were no sensors on the brakes people would be metal to metal and not know it because of the extremely low miles of wear. online reports put brake failures for this model starting from 2008 anywhere from 14k to 21k. see your own site here: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com/honda%20accord%20brake%20problem.htm question is: in acknowledgement of toyota's current safety issues, when are you going to call honda front and center to address their cavalier attitude to this issue? honda's catatonic movement addressing this issue implies they are more concerned with revenue for repairs than safety for it's owners. this is going on now for 2 model years! when i left the dealer, i still heard a squeal when i hit the brakes. i went back and took the technician who did the brakes for a test drive. he said i needed the front's replaced too. that is over $400 for brakes and the car is only 1 year old. once again, honda is more concerned over repair revenue than passenger safety. how many people have died from brake failure in late model hondas? fyi: there was another woman waiting in the dealer lounge with me... her 2009 accord had 19k miles and she was told she needed brakes on all 4 wheels. *tr

Complete rear disc brake failure on a honda accord 2009 with approximately 20,000 miles. replaced rotors and brake pads by a firestone repair shop, as dealer was not open on a saturday. in the 2 days time we heard a noise coming from the rear of the car, the noise increased by about 300%. brakes were down to the metal. front brakes were fine. we kept the parts and are reporting to a honda dealer in danbury, ct. this sat. may 1, 2010. *tr

2009 honda accord sedan. purchased on 11/6/2009. car was out of alignment when picked up . 1/27/2010 6336 miles resurfaced front rotors and balanced tires due to severe vibration. 2/5/2010 6897 miles resurfaced rear rotors and road force balanced all tires. 3/24/2010 10380 miles resurfaced rear rotors and road force balanced all tires. 4/28/2010 11813 miles replaced rear brake pads, resurfaced rear rotors. mounted and balanced 4 new tires due to continued vibration. car remains in shop trying to correct vibration. *tr

I have a 2009 honda accord. i began having problems with the a/c not cooling, so i took to the dealership for assessment. i was informed that a line was not working and i had a freon leak. they placed dye in the fluid to determine where the leak originated. they determined it was coming from the condenser. this part is located in the grill of the car and isn't protected in any way and they decided it had been damaged, without proof, from something i had hit, such as a rock. they then inform me that my full warranty does not cover it, and informed me it would cost $432.00 to repair. they also cannot guarantee that it will not occur again and again. the freon continues to leak and will not cool the car. it also causes a foul smell to come into the car. i do not believe consumers should be responsible for paying to replace a part that is put in a place that is vulnerable to debris or anything, without protecting it in some way. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated while driving at 35 mph, she noticed the air conditioning unit would only blow warm air. she attempted to adjust the temperature but to no avail. the dealer advised the failure was due to a hole in the condenser most likely caused by a rock or pebble. there were no recalls and the deale advised the repair would not be covered under factory warranty. the failure and current mileages were approximately 4,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 mph and applying the brake, she could smell a burning odor and the vehicle was making an unusual noise. she confirmed the brake pedal would periodically stick to the floor board. the vehicle had been to the dealer twice for the failure. the dealer replaced the brakes on both occasions. the failure persisted. the approximate failure mileage was 300 and the approximate current mileage was 35,000.

The 2009 honda accord has a problem with the drivers side front head rest. i continually place the headrest in the down position however because of it's design, when i get into the car and my back makes contact with the back of the seat it also makes contact with the headrest causing the headrest to rise up to the highest position making it hard to look behind you when you back up. i had a minor, parking lot fender bender because i could not see over my right should while backing very slowly. this is a very dangerous condition and should be fixed right away. *tr

I own a 2009 honda accord ex-l. i am having problems with the engine not accelerating when needed to in emergency. i have come close to accidents twice so far on the highway since the car would not give me pick up when i needed to steer clear of trucks and cars. i have complained to two dealers, one in new jersey and the other in mass. both dealers told me that the car is fine when it isn't. at full throttle going from 1000rpm upto 6000rpm there is no pick up what so ever. it is the same as going normal speed and pick up. this is a family car and i drive with my two kids in there less then 5 yrs of age. i've had this issue since i purchased the car and it was my mistake that i did not test drive it prior to purchase. i've owned several honda accords since 96 and none of them have had this serious dangerous problem. please look into this issue. i am stuck with an expensive lemon. *tr

Premature brake wear on 2009 honda accord v6. brakes have squealed every time vehicle is driven (since about 5k miles). on 3/20/10 after routine service, i was told vehicle needed rear brakes (disks) at 19,203 k miles. i subsequently did checking on edmunds.com and it appears this is not an isolated incident. also, i visited an acura dealer's service center to see if the acura tsx had similar issues - it does.

Brakes on front have been replace 2 times by turning rotors twice and second time pads replaced the fear is now there is a weakness in the rotors and they could fail during a panic stop,also there is a whine in power steering which honda of america admits to but claim they do not have a fix for,they say it is not a safety issue but have do they know that the power steering could cease working at any time since that the whining is not the normal sound of the accords up to late 08 and all the 09 accord 4 cyl. *tr

My 2009 honda accord ex-l was rear impacted by a big suv when i was stopped at signal light. as a result of rear end collision, i hit the car in front. the front airbag was poorly inflated. i was injured and went to the nearest emergency room. the air bag part was repaired by the auto body shop.

2009 honda accord airbags didn't deploy with radiator wrapped around engine on a front end crash. the other vehicle was a jeep and was hit in the side and all the airbags were deployed. this was not a minor accident as they are thinking of totaling out the vehicle. my mother in law weighs around 100 pounds, but the airbags should have been deployed. she was taken to the hospital, with chest injuries. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact started the ignition,and the gear shifter was placed into the "reverse" position. the vehicle began to accelerate at the speed of 5 mph. the driver applied pressure to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure occurred whenever shifting into drive or reverse positions. the technician stated that the vehicle was operating properly. the failure mileage was 264. updated 5/20/2010 *cn updated 05/14/10. *jb

2009 honda accord ex-l 4 cyl. rear brakes worn at 18,000 miles. *tr

This is the second time that the oil pressure light just comes on in the car, it starts bucking and is impossible to drive. i was on a 50 mph highway both times it happened. i'm lucky no one hit me. i only have 17,000 miles on my car. i have had 4 oil changes, one tow and 2 check ups on the vehicle for oil related problems. *tr

2009 honda accord sedan. consumer states design problem found with head restraint. *tgw the head restraint was very uncomfortable. *jb

I own a 2009 honda accord . it was purchased around october 2008. on january 21, 2010, it was taken to our local honda dealer due to squealing brakes. the dealer reported that the rear brakes were worn and the pads needed to be replaced even though there is only 12,901 miles of use on the car. according to the dealer, this has been a common problem with 2008 and 2009 model accords because the rear brakes were reduced in size even though more of the car's braking power was shifted to the rear axle. the dealer stated that many recent honda accords were needing rear brake pads replaced within one year and in as few as 7000 miles of use. as a "goodwill" gesture, the dealer agreed to replace the brakes for free. i then contacted honda's corporate customer service center in torrance california and was informed that honda is aware of this issue, but does not consider it a safety matter and has not issued a service bulletin regarding this issue. i believe the matter is a safety issue as few drivers would assume that their rear brakes might need to be replaced annually or after as few as 10,000 miles of use or less. by way of comparison, my 2004 honda accord has over 92,000 miles and the brakes are still original. i urge the nhtsa to investigate this issue promptly before a driver hits the brakes in a honda accord and discovers little or no brake power due to the unexpectedly few miles such brakes work before needing to be replaced. *tr

Brakes squeal loudly on 2009 honda accord coupe (v6) since purchased new in september 2008. all four brake pads have been replaced and all four rotors have been shaved twice with no effect. rear brakes are also wearing out prematurely, new pads are almost gone with less than 14,000 miles on car. was told by the dealer service garage that honda is aware of the problem but they instructed dealer not to do any more repairs on the car. that was in 2008 and all through 2009 and no repair is in sight. because of the constant squealing sound, there is absolutely no way to tell when brakes are worn out and they are clearly wearing out prematurely. this seems to me that this would have to constitute a safety issue. *tr

In july of 2009 i purchased a 2009 honda accord ex-l sedan. from the beginning when adjusting the power driver seat, the movement of the seat forward and backward was rough (i.e. wobbly). i took the vehicle into the dealership where i purchased it and they replaced the seat rails, but the problem remains though not as severe. additionally the electrical controls for the heated front seats were not connected properly (actually not connected at all) and consequently they did not work until the dealership corrected the problem. *tr

I was driving my 2009 honda accord 4dr sdn about 70 miles per hr. when the glass on the sunroof blew out the top. it was not hit by a rock or anything as we were not following anyone or met anyone going in the opposite direction. the glass was almost all sucked up and out the top so very little fell in on us. we took it to dealer and had the repairs made. *tr

2009 honda accord. consumer states continued knocking and rumbling noise when the heat is turned on. issues persist after being taken in several times for service. *tgw

Purchased 2009 honda accord in oct. 2008. at around 15k miles, the brakes staring squeaking and making loud noise in the rear brakes. i thought it was something loose back there and kept driving. then around 24k miles the noise came back and was unbearable. took to dealership complained brakes wore out too quickly. said it was normal wear and tear and i had to replace brake pads and resurface rotors. paid $130.00, dealer gave free pads, but made me pay to resurface rotors. told me the front brakes will have to be replaced soon cause car shakes when braking, rotors need immediate resurfacing. if i didn't take in asap, this could of cause an accident due to me being out of town when problems starting to occur. *tr

Brakes on 2009 honda accord started periodic vibration at 5,000 miles. at 10,600 miles the rear pads were completely worn out and braking on a steep hill was compromised. an online search indicated that there are numerous complaints about the brakes on this auto. *tr

I have recently purchased a 2009 honda accord lx-premium and believe that the front seats are unsafe. i believe that the feature to move the headrest forward in the event of a rear-end collision puts the upper-back region of the seat too far forward, creating a very uncomfortable region with little lower-back support. i find that my lower-back aches after an hour of driving, and needed to lean up against the steering wheel while driving to relieve the pain. i believe this is unsafe if the airbag deployed. i have resorted to putting a bolster pillow in the lumbar region, but this again places me too close to the airbag, on the edge of the seat, and no more seat adjustment is possible. i have seen these comments on-line as well, and some have been cutting into the seats to disable the headrest feature, with mixed results. i don¿t want to open the seats to perform these actions since the side airbags are in the seatbacks. i think these front seats should be promptly recalled in order to fix this design defect. *tr

On sept 22, 2008, we purchased a new 2009 honda accord v6 and started experiencing brake problems within the first week of ownership. the car has been serviced by honda 12-15 times. honda has replaced the brake pads, machined the rotors, replaced calipers, installed new abs modulator and we are still experiencing brake problems. after having all these repairs, the car still has brake issues. we feel as if honda isn't taking this seriously. not only is the car still experiencing brake problems, the passenger safety restraint & air bags indicators come on in the car when a passenger is in the car. these brake problems and indicator lights do not happen every time the car driven and that is why we believe honda won't correct the problem. honda is aware that there is an issue with the brake pads, however our car's brake pedal will go to the floor, making it extremely hard to stop the vehicle on occasion. we have had very close encounters to crashing due to this problem. we would like to know if you are aware of these problems with honda? *tr

A 2009 honda accord headlight flicker when ac or heather fan turns on. *tr

I purchased a new 2009 honda accord in november 2008. the day after i pulled off of the lot i noticed extreme squealing coming from the brakes. i reported the problem to my dealer and they said it would just need to break in. 1 year, 14000 miles, and 3 complaints later it was still making the noise. i found a service bulletin number online and mentioned this to my dealer who finally replaced the front brakes and retooled the rotors. i am reading of many premature failures of the rear brakes on 2008-09 accords also. i feel this should be looked into by the government. *tr

I was hearing grinding noises from my front and rear brakes on my 2009 honda accord lx 4 door sedan. the honda dealer reported that my rear brake pads were worn down to the sensor level and would need to be replaced. my honda has 16,000 miles and i am the only owner and driver. when i inquired that for brake pads to wear down this fast, the honda dealer did not respond. after further investigation on google, it appears that this is a defect in the quality and craftmanship of the brake pads and honda or the dealer is not willing to accept or acknowledge this defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact started the ignition and the vehicle failed to start until the steering wheel was in a tilted position. suddenly, the "danger" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, followed by an unintended acceleration. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the contact is in the process of notifying the authorized dealer of the malfunction. the vin was unavailable.

Rear brake pads needed to be replaced after less than a year. *tr

Rear inner brakes wore out at 26,000 miles. the brakes should not wear out this fast. most of the miles put on the car were highway miles. there is a defect in the brake system for this car. i am afraid this defect could cause the brakes to fail in the rear. honda knows there is a defect but doesn't recall the car and fix the problem. *tr

I purchased a 2009 honda accord within the past few months. i was looking into a problem with another vehicle of mine and stumbled across an issue many if not all 08' and 09' accord owners are facing. countless consumers report defects with the rear brakes. mostly that they need to be replaced every 12,000 miles. dealerships are telling the consumer this is the normal wear period for the rear brakes. this of course is not true, the front brakes are the ones that usually go first at around 50,000 depending on driving, conditions, etc. i learned honda is using soft small organic pads. furthermore i've learned of the dealerships unwillingness to cover the cost of the pads and labor from state to state. there is a serious design flaw regarding the brake system. my accord currently has only 4,000 miles on it. though i have not yet experienced the problem everyone else has, i know it is coming. it may seem odd for someone to report a problem that has not happened yet, however the need to be proactive regarding this matter will no doubt save lives. as a police officer in texas, i see the grim reality of what happens when vehicles are driven beyond their means or when the vital systems of these vehicles are defective. if these pads can't handle "normal wear and tear" they certainly will not be able to provide adequate stopping power during a harmful event. we all care about safety and our families welfare. please look into this matter. our safety should never be compromised over the gain or loss of a dollar. lets fix this now, not after a major incident. someone should not have to die before we decide something should be done about a problem that existed all along. thank you. *tr

2009 honda accord there are serious brake noise problems and premature brake wear issues on these cars. *tr

Rear brakes are having to replaced at 16,000-20,000 miles, called honda dealer they said it is a problem in the 2008 and 2009 models ,the engineers put rear brakes that are too small on the car. honda corporate office knows it is a problem and are logging complaints at this time. my concern is that i have a 6 cylinder and that it is a heavier car then the 4 cylinder version. *tr

What happens when a light on the instrument panel comes on or goes off? you look at it - taking your eyes off the road. the 'eco' light (notification of cylinder deactivation feature being dis/activated) located just below the tachometer regularly comes on and off causing a distraction. asked multiple dealers, they have no way of disabling this distracting light. at first, i figured i would be accustomed to the light going on and off all the time; having had the car for 9+ months it still annoys me. i have no issue with the eco feature, just the stupid, distracting light. *tr

2009 accord coupe v6 - brake noise (squeal) present since vehicle was purchased in 3/09 so i performed regular visual inspections and noticed pronounced wear of rear pads. at 13k mi - took car to dealer who replaced rear pads under warranty (after originally telling me that they were a wear item therefore not covered but i balked due at paying knowing the high number of complaints for this same issue). told new pads have same formula but new spring to force pad away from rotor after brake pedal is released. inspection of original pads showed maybe 10% pad remaining and chipping of pad surface. *tr

While driving my 2009 honda accord to work on 1/15/10 the steering malfunctioned throwing me into the left lane the steering wheel moved back and forth on it's on and i had no control of the steering until i hit my brake and the car was thrown to the right. i had no noise but because of the force involved thought i had something break on the front end or blew out a tire. i stopped and inspected the tires and so no problem with the front end. i decided to go on to work about 2 miles down the road the same thing happened. i had my car taken to the dealer and as of yet they have found nothing wrong. they have been unable to duplicate my experience as of 1/22/10 they say there is nothing wrong. i'm scared to death to drive it afraid i will get hurt or hurt some one else. if there had been a car in the left lane that friday morning i would *tr

Brakes making a noise, turned rotors and replaced pads, problem returned in jan.10, rotors turned again, honda said faulty pads was the clause replaced once more, call had less then 4,000 miles on it first time, approx.7000 second, i think rotors should not be milled over once and then rotors replaced ,they will not hear of that. strange whine coming from bottom right side of transmission or engine, honda claimed service bulletin call for oil pump to be replaced, which they change, no change in the sound plus now there is a leak from where they made repair. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. while driving approximately 45 mph and applying the brakes she could hear a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. the contact previously noticed that the brake became more difficult to engage after each stop. the current and failure mileages were 17000.

Brakes have squeaked since the first day of purchase have made an attempt for repair appointment to fix but have been told that squeak will come back that more than half the 2009 hondas do that and that they don't know why it's do it that. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. the contact stated that whenever she slides the driver side seat forward, the track was very rough. she was also not sure if it was locked in place due to the rough slide. she took the vehicle to the dealer twice and was informed that an updated seat track was unavailable. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. she called the manufacturer and was told that they could not assist her. the current mileage was approximately 10,100. the failure mileage was 4,169.

My 2009 honda accord's rear brakes went after only 20,000 miles. i only noticed the problem because of juddering and squeaking. honda should recall these vehicles and fix this potential safety issue. *tr

2009 honda accord, trim level ex, engine v6 with navigation system. at regular service, dealer advised rear brake pads needed to be replaced. car had, at that time, 16,354 miles on the odometer. deterioration is four times more than front brake pads. honda is aware of this problem on all 2008 and 2009 honda accords but has never notified individual owners of the problem. dealers have been advised by honda to offer owners a partial refund on brake pad replacements. however, the replacement does not alleviate the problem. the owner would again have to replace the brake pads every 15,000 miles or less. honda continues to sell these cars new without advising the potential buyer that the vehicle has a major rear brake pad problem. i feel honda is attempting to hide the problem to avoid a recall and to lessen their financial liability. research into this problem on the internet reveals that thousands of owners have this problem for which honda refuses to accept liability. i consider such premature brake pad wear exposes the owner to potential brake failure resulting in serious injury or death. *tr