2010 Honda Accord
Common Problems
Ranked from 363 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
27 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Airbag System Malfunction / Takata Inflator Recall
93complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags fail to deploy correctly or the SRS light illuminates intermittently, indicating potential issues with the Takata airbag inflators.
Related recall: 11V004000
- 2
Premature rear brake pad wear
75complaintsHigh severityBrakesRear brake pads wear out prematurely, requiring replacement at low mileage (often under 50,000 miles), causing uneven wear and safety concerns.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Excessive oil consumption and low oil level issues
55complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive oil between oil changes, often leading to low or no oil levels, which can cause engine noise, stalling, or failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Uncomfortable front seats causing back and hip pain
28complaintsMedium severityOtherNumerous complaints about the driver's seat design causing discomfort, backaches, hip pain, and numbness after short drives due to hard plastic components and poor lumbar support.
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Premature brake component failure
18complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake pads, rotors, and calipers wear out prematurely, requiring frequent replacements and causing noise or failure under normal driving conditions.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine stalling and loss of motive power due to engine harness coupler or internal failure
17complaintsHigh severityEngineVehicle stalls or loses power while driving, often without warning lights, due to engine harness coupler failure or internal engine issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission slipping and gear shifting issues
16complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission slips between gears, jerks during shifts, or fails to engage gears properly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 11V395000
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VTC actuator grinding noise at cold start
15complaintsMedium severityEngineA grinding noise occurs during cold starts due to failure of the Variable Timing Control (VTC) actuator, often resolving after the engine warms up.
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Suspension noise and vibration issues
14complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components produce knocking, humming, or thumping noises, especially at highway speeds or after driving for extended periods.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 10V640000
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Electrical system malfunctions including door locks and stereo
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system experiences intermittent failures including malfunctioning door locks, stereo, and key fob.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 11V004000
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Engine stalling and hesitation during acceleration
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or hesitates during acceleration or after coming to a stop, often accompanied by illuminated check engine or oil warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine misfires and check engine light due to faulty spark plugs or ignition coils
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates due to faulty spark plugs or ignition coils.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Sunroof shattering while driving
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof unexpectedly shatters while driving at high speeds, posing a risk of injury or distraction.
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Brake vibration and rotor issues due to uneven wear
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesUneven brake pad wear caused vibration during braking, requiring rotor resurfacing or replacement despite low mileage.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Unintended acceleration or power loss
5complaintsMedium severityOtherOwners reported sudden unintended acceleration or power loss while driving at various speeds, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be towed.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Airbag failure to deploy during collisions
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags fail to deploy during collisions, increasing injury risk despite impact severity.
Related recall: 11V004000
- 17
Steering stiffness and wheel lock-up during turns
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stiff or locked during turns, requiring the vehicle to be turned off and restarted to unlock.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Trunk/liftgate malfunction causing injury risk
3complaintsMedium severityOtherTrunk or liftgate fails unexpectedly, causing injury risks due to sudden closure or mechanical failure.
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Daytime running lights masking turn signals
2complaintsMedium severityOtherDaytime running lights are so bright that they obscure the visibility of turn signals, increasing the risk of accidents during daylight hours.
- 20
Door lock actuators failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalPower door lock actuators fail, causing doors to remain locked or not unlock via remote or interior controls.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 11V004000
- 21
Engine fire due to electrical or fuel system failure
2complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine catches fire while driving or after startup due to electrical short or fuel system malfunction.
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Engine oil leak and coolant leak from heater system
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine oil leaks or coolant leaks into passenger compartment, often due to heater core or vent issues.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Oil light malfunction or failure to illuminate
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe oil level drops significantly without triggering the oil light, increasing the risk of engine damage.
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Power steering pump whining noise
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringA loud whining noise originating from the power steering system was reported, persisting even after replacement of the power steering pump.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Roof Molding and Water Intrusion
2complaintsMedium severityOtherPremature wear of roof molding allows water to seep into the vehicle, damaging the headliner and potentially affecting airbags.
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Sunroof Malfunction / Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherOwners reported sudden loud noises resembling gunshots, later identified as sunroof failure with a hole appearing in the panel.
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Windshield Wiper Sucks Water Back Onto Windshield
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe driver-side windshield wiper sucks water back onto the windshield during operation, severely reducing visibility in rainy conditions.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.