honda accord 2007 Complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loud popping sound from the front left side of the windshield. the sound also occurred when driving on rough roads. the sales/service dealer was notified and the vehicle was inspected. when the contact drove the vehicle again, the problem continued, so the vehicle was returned to the sales/service dealer. the sales/service dealer refused to provide a refund, replace the vehicle or to replace the seal to the windshield. the manufacturer was notified. *nm the consumer found a service bulletin regarding improperly sealed windshields (molding problems) that cause popping/rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they claimed they could not hear the noise. *nm the fuse box under the hood near the dashboard and in the interior of the car were tightened because they were loose. this affected the daytime running lights. the left front strut and the firewall were too close and were rubbing together. the gaskets were shrinking around the windshield which were causing the windshield vibrating problems. the windshield sprayer was clogged. the exhaust heat shields were loose. the front door window channels were lubricated and finally replaced because of the excessive rattling noise. the door jambs were irregular which added to the window rattling problem. updated 01/10/08 . *jb

Reported in: PLAINVIEW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66487A

STRUCTURE

dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loud popping sound from the front left side of the windshield. the sound also occurred when driving on rough roads. the sales/service dealer was notified and the vehicle was inspected. when the contact drove the vehicle again, the problem continued, so the vehicle was returned to the sales/service dealer. the sales/service dealer refused to provide a refund, replace the vehicle or to replace the seal to the windshield. the manufacturer was notified. *nm the consumer found a service bulletin regarding improperly sealed windshields (molding problems) that cause popping/rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they claimed they could not hear the noise. *nm the fuse box under the hood near the dashboard and in the interior of the car were tightened because they were loose. this affected the daytime running lights. the left front strut and the firewall were too close and were rubbing together. the gaskets were shrinking around the windshield which were causing the windshield vibrating problems. the windshield sprayer was clogged. the exhaust heat shields were loose. the front door window channels were lubricated and finally replaced because of the excessive rattling noise. the door jambs were irregular which added to the window rattling problem. updated 01/10/08 . *jb

Reported in: PLAINVIEW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66487A

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loud popping sound from the front left side of the windshield. the sound also occurred when driving on rough roads. the sales/service dealer was notified and the vehicle was inspected. when the contact drove the vehicle again, the problem continued, so the vehicle was returned to the sales/service dealer. the sales/service dealer refused to provide a refund, replace the vehicle or to replace the seal to the windshield. the manufacturer was notified. *nm the consumer found a service bulletin regarding improperly sealed windshields (molding problems) that cause popping/rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they claimed they could not hear the noise. *nm the fuse box under the hood near the dashboard and in the interior of the car were tightened because they were loose. this affected the daytime running lights. the left front strut and the firewall were too close and were rubbing together. the gaskets were shrinking around the windshield which were causing the windshield vibrating problems. the windshield sprayer was clogged. the exhaust heat shields were loose. the front door window channels were lubricated and finally replaced because of the excessive rattling noise. the door jambs were irregular which added to the window rattling problem. updated 01/10/08 . *jb

Reported in: PLAINVIEW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66487A

SUSPENSION

dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loud popping sound from the front left side of the windshield. the sound also occurred when driving on rough roads. the sales/service dealer was notified and the vehicle was inspected. when the contact drove the vehicle again, the problem continued, so the vehicle was returned to the sales/service dealer. the sales/service dealer refused to provide a refund, replace the vehicle or to replace the seal to the windshield. the manufacturer was notified. *nm the consumer found a service bulletin regarding improperly sealed windshields (molding problems) that cause popping/rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they claimed they could not hear the noise. *nm the fuse box under the hood near the dashboard and in the interior of the car were tightened because they were loose. this affected the daytime running lights. the left front strut and the firewall were too close and were rubbing together. the gaskets were shrinking around the windshield which were causing the windshield vibrating problems. the windshield sprayer was clogged. the exhaust heat shields were loose. the front door window channels were lubricated and finally replaced because of the excessive rattling noise. the door jambs were irregular which added to the window rattling problem. updated 01/10/08 . *jb

Reported in: PLAINVIEW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66487A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loud popping sound from the front left side of the windshield. the sound also occurred when driving on rough roads. the sales/service dealer was notified and the vehicle was inspected. when the contact drove the vehicle again, the problem continued, so the vehicle was returned to the sales/service dealer. the sales/service dealer refused to provide a refund, replace the vehicle or to replace the seal to the windshield. the manufacturer was notified. *nm the consumer found a service bulletin regarding improperly sealed windshields (molding problems) that cause popping/rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they claimed they could not hear the noise. *nm the fuse box under the hood near the dashboard and in the interior of the car were tightened because they were loose. this affected the daytime running lights. the left front strut and the firewall were too close and were rubbing together. the gaskets were shrinking around the windshield which were causing the windshield vibrating problems. the windshield sprayer was clogged. the exhaust heat shields were loose. the front door window channels were lubricated and finally replaced because of the excessive rattling noise. the door jambs were irregular which added to the window rattling problem. updated 01/10/08 . *jb

Reported in: PLAINVIEW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66487A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

this is a complaint about a particular model car that i do not own, but have driven behind at night. the brake lights on the new, 2007 i think, honda accord, are painfully bright. they are so bright, i pulled down the visor to shield my eyes the other night, and my 12 year old child complained because she could not effectively do the same. i have noticed this several times at dark, and have finally remembered to sit down and submit a complaint. this model honda accord has led taillights. the taillights are not too bright, when the car is not braking. it is just when the car is braking and the brake lights are on. i have noticed many other cars using led lights, such as hyundai's and kia's that do not have this issue. is there a standard of brightness that lights are measured against? i think these must fail. they are too bright, and should at least be adjusted on unsold cars, and next year's model. thanks for your consideration. *jb

Reported in: GRAND PRAIRIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

2007 honda accord lx. delivery taken in december 2006. front driver's seat has become extremely uncomfortable to sit in and drive. lumbar support "wings" are extremely hard causing severe pain and numbness in my lower back (pain and numbness last for a time after i get out of car) if i sit and drive over 15 minutes. i visited dealership, told nothing they could do and to buy a lumbar roll for my seat. came home and called customer service and i was informed that "a tech says" the foam can in fact become very hard under cold weather conditions as being experienced in massachusetts in 2007. was told to go out and buy a lumbar support pillow that inflates and put it in car only when i drive and run the heater before i get in for a while. problem should disappear when weather warms up, but will continue during cold weather. this is totally unacceptable, car cannot be garaged to protect against cold weather. how can i drive this car in the future winters with this existing problem? *nm

Reported in: MANSFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

brand new 2007 honda accord lx purchased the car on february 16, 2007. on february 19, i started the car and the srs indicator lamp stayed lit the entire time the car was operating. each time i started the car later on that day, the srs lamp did not stay on after the initial start-up. on february 20, i drove to work and did not have a problem with the light staying on, but later in the day when i started the car the srs lamp came on and stayed on the entire time i drove it. the car has a total of 150 miles and already am having srs sensor glitches. *nm

Reported in: NORTH CHATHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM55407A

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

i was currently in a mva at the time of the collision i was only traveling approx. 25 mph, i have suffered severe injury to my breast due to the seat belt. every doctor that i have seen and even the insurance adjusters have never seen a seat belt injury to this extent. *jb

Reported in: MARION NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM55807A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the brake lights for honda accord '07 have lead indicator lights. it is very glaring even at day time which very irritating to the person driving behind the car. more over, it is a big safety issue for the person to drive in this situation because of this brake lights because it creates head ache. i talked many people about it, they complain the same. it should be replaced with conventional light. i am not sure if any other auto maker using this same kind of light. all this lights should be replaced with conventional brake light. *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

hit mound of ice at very low speed (under 5mph), plastic bumper cover split and caught on ice. when i backed up to get off ice, entire plastic bumper cover was ripped off. was told by repair shop this part may have become brittle due to extreme cold weather and the slightest impact caused it to split. cost over $900 to repair a piece of plastic. plastic bumper cover and pieces that held it on had to be replaced. car has been repaired, don't know whereabouts of old parts, if still at shop or not. no damage to any other parts of the car, just the bumper cover.

Reported in: REVERE MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56707A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

2007 honda accord does not have door locks that lock automatically when the ignition is turned on. this is a very important safety feature that has been overlooked in this model. *jb

Reported in: GREENACRES FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact depressed the accelerator slightly and the pedal became stuck. the contact's vehicle sped around and crashed into a parked vehicle. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. she continued to apply the brakes and the vehicle stopped abruptly. the dealer was contacted regarding this failure. the current and failure mileages were 2,800. *ak the consumer stated the air bags didn't deploy. updated 06/08/07. *jb

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM568X7A

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact depressed the accelerator slightly and the pedal became stuck. the contact's vehicle sped around and crashed into a parked vehicle. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. she continued to apply the brakes and the vehicle stopped abruptly. the dealer was contacted regarding this failure. the current and failure mileages were 2,800. *ak the consumer stated the air bags didn't deploy. updated 06/08/07. *jb

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM568X7A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord ex. the contact stated that the vehicle shakes while driving at any speed. the battery failed without warning and was replaced by the dealer. the contact stated that when she attempts to turn the vehicle, it feels as if it wants to go in the opposite direction. the dealer and manufacturer were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the engine size and purchase date were unknown. the current mileage is 4,600 and failure mileage was 500.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56717A

TIRES

05/25/07 defectives michelin tires customer states that the tires life was only 1/2 the time expected**cc the consumer provided a copy of the invoice for tires and a copy of the tires make, model, and size. the consumer noticed a buldge on the sidewall of the right rear tire.

Reported in: SAUGERTIES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56797A

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

popping sounds and buzzing sounds while driving. leasing a brand new honda accord less than a month ago. went to the dealership about 7 times already. *ak

Reported in: TUJUNGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66427A

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

popping sounds and buzzing sounds while driving. leasing a brand new honda accord less than a month ago. went to the dealership about 7 times already. *ak

Reported in: TUJUNGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66427A

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

popping sounds and buzzing sounds while driving. leasing a brand new honda accord less than a month ago. went to the dealership about 7 times already. *ak

Reported in: TUJUNGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66427A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving 25 mph, the accelerator pedal began to shake. the dealer stated that the pedal accelerator assembly was loose and made the replacement. approximately four days later, the shaking recurred. the dealer rotated the tires, but the failure continued. as of july 17, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the dealer suggested that the cause of failure could be the lower steering shaft, however, the part was unavailable. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 2,200 and failure mileage was 2,000.

Reported in: HAGERSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCDT13E678

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

i was driving with my family in my new accord purchased brand new less than seven months ago when i noticed the a/c began to get warm within about 5 minutes it was blowing hot air. i was a little upset as we about 50 miles from home and it was about 95 degrees out but figured not a huge problem i will just take it to the dealership and have the problem fixed under warranty, but when i got the call from the dealer it was not covered under warranty due to the fact that the a/c condenser was damaged by some type of road debris. i went the dealer and asked to be shown the problem and the mechanic raised the car on the lift i could see a small amount of damage about half the size of a dime and the mechanic said it was leaking all the freon out through this minute hole. when the car was up on the lift you can see where these huge opening allowing anything to enter and damage this extremely fragile material this a/c condenser is made of. my incident occurred in the summer and i only can imagine how many pebbles will ruin my a/c condenser when winter comes and they start sanding the roads here in colorado. i guess this problem will be something i have to worry about until i trade my accord in on a new toyota camry. honda's are supposed to be known for durability but from looking on this site i see this has been a problem from all the way back in 2003 and honda has done nothing to address the problem. good bye honda hello toyota

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56377C

OTHER

due to the design flaw in the non-existence front lower grill of 2007 honda accord, small pebbles or road debris hits the air condition condenser causing leakage of freon. therefore causing failure of the air conditioning system. *jb

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56367A

TIRES

i have a bulge on the side of my tire, my husband took it to honda they said he probably hit a pot hole, and we are liable for the tire which was quoted at $300.00. i am going to a michelin dealer on sept. 4, to check out the tire. i have 2000 miles on the car leased it in april of 2007 and the dealer says i hit a pot hole. i told him the bulge is on the side of the tire and do i have to buy a new tire everytime i hit a pothole. my car is brand new, i have a ford taurus with cheap tires and never had a problem. your help is would be greatly appreciated. is there any way i can find out if this happens to many tires?

Reported in: HOWARD BEACH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66547A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i am an otr cdl-licensed driver, and, on more than a few occasions over the past 6 months, i have observed several models of nissan and honda vehicles cruising at dusk with their dash lights on, but with no exterior marker, parking, tail, or headlights burning. they are virtually invisible, especially when mixed in with other normally-illuminated vehicles. when alerted as they pass by horn and flashing lights, the driver's usual reaction is to slam on the brakes, and then turn on the headlights. if the headlight switch is configured to actuate the dash lights separately from the exterior lights, that is a definite safety problem. the problem also may be with the allowable threshold sensitivity of the twilight sensor.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

i am an otr cdl-licensed driver, and, on more than a few occasions over the past 6 months, i have observed several models of nissan and honda vehicles cruising at dusk with their dash lights on, but with no exterior marker, parking, tail, or headlights burning. they are virtually invisible, especially when mixed in with other normally-illuminated vehicles. when alerted as they pass by horn and flashing lights, the driver's usual reaction is to slam on the brakes, and then turn on the headlights. if the headlight switch is configured to actuate the dash lights separately from the exterior lights, that is a definite safety problem. the problem also may be with the allowable threshold sensitivity of the twilight sensor.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i am an otr cdl-licensed driver, and, on more than a few occasions over the past 6 months, i have observed several models of nissan and honda vehicles cruising at dusk with their dash lights on, but with no exterior marker, parking, tail, or headlights burning. they are virtually invisible, especially when mixed in with other normally-illuminated vehicles. when alerted as they pass by horn and flashing lights, the driver's usual reaction is to slam on the brakes, and then turn on the headlights. if the headlight switch is configured to actuate the dash lights separately from the exterior lights, that is a definite safety problem. the problem also may be with the allowable threshold sensitivity of the twilight sensor.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

i am an otr cdl-licensed driver, and, on more than a few occasions over the past 6 months, i have observed several models of nissan and honda vehicles cruising at dusk with their dash lights on, but with no exterior marker, parking, tail, or headlights burning. they are virtually invisible, especially when mixed in with other normally-illuminated vehicles. when alerted as they pass by horn and flashing lights, the driver's usual reaction is to slam on the brakes, and then turn on the headlights. if the headlight switch is configured to actuate the dash lights separately from the exterior lights, that is a definite safety problem. the problem also may be with the allowable threshold sensitivity of the twilight sensor.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

i am an otr cdl-licensed driver, and, on more than a few occasions over the past 6 months, i have observed several models of nissan and honda vehicles cruising at dusk with their dash lights on, but with no exterior marker, parking, tail, or headlights burning. they are virtually invisible, especially when mixed in with other normally-illuminated vehicles. when alerted as they pass by horn and flashing lights, the driver's usual reaction is to slam on the brakes, and then turn on the headlights. if the headlight switch is configured to actuate the dash lights separately from the exterior lights, that is a definite safety problem. the problem also may be with the allowable threshold sensitivity of the twilight sensor.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on september 17, 2007, i was making a right turn into my parking space at my condo, when suddenly and quickly, my 2007 honda accord accelerated forward, causing the car to go over the parking block and crash into the palm tree on the lawn. the distance the car traveled was approximately 15-20 feet. it was quite freaky and extremely frightening. fortunately, i did not sustain any serious injuries. if the palm tree had not been there, my car would have crashed into the front porch of my neighbor's ground floor condo. my accord has not yet been towed away for damage assessment and repair. however, the police report listed the damage at approximately. $4000. i am very reluctant to drive a honda vehicle ever again. *jb

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56377A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

i found myself behind a honda with the new led tail lights in a traffic jam and i am concerned that these are a safety hazard. they made me physically ill. i had to pull over and then i had a migraine and a mini seizure. not good if i was on the road.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

tire blew out the first time we took the new honda accord on the interstate. the car barely had 1,300 miles on it when this happened. two shops mentioned that honda/michelin has had problems with these particular tires and they are now substituting a different tire. obviously we had to purchase one new tire but now the vehicle has mismatched michelins since the original is not available anymore.

Reported in: DUNEDIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving 25 mph, the doors did not automatically lock. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure and no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 710. updated 01/02/08. *lj the consumer believed that automatic door locking once the vehicle is placed in drive, should be a feature that comes standard on all vehicles. updated 12/12/07

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3HGCM56497G

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. on september 21, 2007, the contact called the dealer because his vehicle would not start. after several unsuccessful attempts to start the vehicle, he waited a couple of hours and the vehicle finally started. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was failure within the battery. after testing the battery, the dealer stated that the battery was fine; however, there was a micro chip in his key that was preventing the vehicle from starting. the contact informed the dealer that he wanted a new vehicle. during the second week, the engine light would illuminate and the engine would jump and shake as if it would shut off. during the third week, while driving 15-25 mph, the headlights would not dim when they were deactivated. he pulled over and the vehicle would restart. the failure became more frequent as time progressed. the current mileage was 1,500 and failure mileage was 250.

Reported in: PARSIPPANY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

EQUIPMENT

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact purchased a four piece floormat set and noticed a very strong chemical odor. the manufacturer (rally) stated that the mats were made in china and they were unsure how the mats passed the quality control inspection. the quality control plant in china overlooked the mats. the serial number and part number were unknown. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: HESPERIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the brakes on my new 2007 honda grab 50% of the time. especially dangerous after the car is washed. they are too sensitive, and i'm never sure what pressure to use to stop safely. the blind spot on the right rear side of car is unsafe. fault is in the design of the car and the rear view mirror is not large enough and the passenger's head/head rest blocks the driver's vision.

Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

manual shift from 2nd gear to 3rd gear occasionally hits a notch going into 3rd. when you release the clutch assuming you are in 3rd, the gears grind loudly and the shift lever is thrown forcibly back to neutral, leaving you without power. the car has only 3,000 miles on it. the honda dealer and honda america say that the transmission is designed to operate this way, that this is not a defect covered under the warranty and that there is nothing to repair.

Reported in: BELLAIRE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM81757A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the fuel tank could hold 17.1 gallons of gas. when the gas tank was full, he could drive 225 miles before the fuel ran out. he calculated that the vehicle was getting 17.78125 mpg. the dealer stated that the mpg is normally incorrect. the vin, number of cylinders, engine size, and estimated speed were unknown. the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 5,000.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that on three separate occasions, while driving approximately 50 mph, the brakes locked when the pedal was depressed. the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. the first time, they replaced the master cylinder, 4 rotors, and 4 brake pads. the second time, they replaced the brake booster, 4 pads, and 4 rotors. the third time, the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. they declared that the vehicle was operating normally. the current mileage was 5,000 and failure mileage was 800.

Reported in: MARTINEZ CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56337A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

check gas cap started flashing in the odometer section. i had recently filled up three days earlier. found out later that you have to turn the gas cap until you hear three clicks (not just one). one click or no clicks will cause the error to show up. it took a few days for the check cap error to show up. i tightened the gas cap correctly and drove 15 miles and the error cleared itself. other than the self-induced error my accord has run perfectly.

Reported in: BONAIRE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56107A

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

date of service - 6/15/07 windows engrave number: 273256989 2007 honda accord coupe ex-l purchased from: west hills honda, bremerton, washington to whom it may concern: i am not sure if i received a defective new honda accord, or perhaps a lemon. i have had my car to the dealership over five times already. i have less than 5,000 miles on my car and the rattling problems that i am having on the left side of my interior inside of my car both front and back and the sunroof is nerve wrecking. i want this fix and tired of going back and forth, only being told they couldn't find anything. i am not retarded nor am i hearing rattling in my mind. i am still having excessive rattling inside of my car, each attempt they (dealership) claim they can not pin point the problem. i am not hard of hearing and i hope the tech's are not deaf, because even my passengers complaint about the noises. i just think honda does not want to stand up and correct the problems. i will have no choice but to suit for a defective product. this is a new car under full warranty. i should not be getting excessive rattling in the compartment of the car. i want the dealer to pinpoint the rattling and make it so that the rattling goes away. the interior quality is not good and needs to be taking care corrected this is supposed to be a brand new car. i brought a honda for it reputation of quality, not to hear constant rattling. i am pissed off. i paid good money for this car and should not have all of these problems.

Reported in: KINGSTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM72627A

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while the release lever was pushed downwards to slide the passenger seat forward, something underneath the release lever cut the contact's middle finger. he received six stitches. the current and failure mileages were 3,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07

Reported in: WESTERVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM72707A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was in aa parking lot, i backed out of the space and i put the car in drive. i accelerated to go up a slight incline at the top of the incline i made a right turn to exit form the stores driveway. after the turn the car suddenly act strangely and suddenly accelerated jumping forward and i.

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56457A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

my new car was totaled in a car accident rear ended and smashed into a car in front, air bags didn't deploy 2 setting a low and high.

Reported in: HERCULES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

my new car was totaled in a car accident rear ended and smashed into a car in front, air bags didn't deploy 2 setting a low and high.

Reported in: HERCULES CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

ever since i bought my 2007 accord, the brakes clunk periodically. this usually happens when i first start it up and drive but it can happen anytime. brakes really squeak too.

Reported in: BUFORD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56357A

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord with michelin pilot hx tires (tire size 2t215/50r17). the contact stated that he noticed bubbles on the left front passenger side tire. the dealer advised the contact to speak with the manufacturer of the tire. the current and failure mileages were 10,300. updated 03-05-08 *bf the consumer stated had to pay for the cost of the tire which was $150 to replace, michelin did offer a 40% discount. updated 03/05/08

Reported in: WEST ISLIP NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66407A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

january 2007 i purchase a 207 honda accord coupe from bale honda in little rock ark. on october 31 , i was hit from the rear of my car started making this breathing noise and i could see sparks coming from the rear. the power in the car stop working and i could not get the door opened. several people start hollering to get out of the car but i could not get the door opened. they kept kicking the door and finally got it opened to pull me out of the burning car just as they got me out the whole car engulfed in flames and started just blowing up and we were throw about 10 feet. the salvage yard said the car is a total loss it estimated damage about 27,000 dollars.

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM72637A

SEAT BELTS

while my 2007 honda accord was stopped in traffic, it was hit in the rear by a car moving at a high rate of speed. damage to my car was extensive, and both i and the driver of the other car were injured. i lost consciousness and suffered a concussion. i and the other driver were transported to the hospital by ambulance. in my car, the front, side and curtain air bags failed to deploy. the seat belt pre-tensioners probably did not work because i hit my head on the steering wheel with sufficient force to lose consciousness. i reported this to the local honda dealer where my car is being repaired, and i requested that the dealer inform the honda zone representative. my insurance company insists that my car is repairable, but i have lost total confidence in the safety systems of this car.

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66457A

AIR BAGS

while my 2007 honda accord was stopped in traffic, it was hit in the rear by a car moving at a high rate of speed. damage to my car was extensive, and both i and the driver of the other car were injured. i lost consciousness and suffered a concussion. i and the other driver were transported to the hospital by ambulance. in my car, the front, side and curtain air bags failed to deploy. the seat belt pre-tensioners probably did not work because i hit my head on the steering wheel with sufficient force to lose consciousness. i reported this to the local honda dealer where my car is being repaired, and i requested that the dealer inform the honda zone representative. my insurance company insists that my car is repairable, but i have lost total confidence in the safety systems of this car.

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66457A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while the vehicle was in park with the emergency brake engaged, the contact placed the gear into drive. the vehicle immediately surged and struck a gate. the contact plans to notify honda. the current and failure mileages were 600. the consumer stated while stopped she released the emergency brake and put the vehicle in gear. the consumer stated when she stepped on the gas pedal the vehicle surged forward and took off. updated 03/18/08

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56307A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

engine vibration began at 1750 miles after replacing oil control solenoid and oil changed at that time. engine vibrates so bad entire car vibrates. is felt in steering wheel and hands go numb. dangerous! also felt in gas and brake pedal, visor and exhaust system, entire car. stomach gets upset from seat vibration if in car too long. is felt in passenger seat, rear seats! no one wants to ride in my car. was offered replacement vehicle but it had navigation system and they wanted additional $2500 to which i do not want, need or can afford. *cn

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56867A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

bought 2007 honda accord hybrid in oct, 07. reported that the car makes clunk noises when shifting sometimes and vibrates the entire when pulling off slowly as it automatically shifts into gear. the car also hesitates when pressing gas to speed up which nearly caused me to get rear ended by another car who had to hit brakes to stop from hitting me. have reported this problem several times in which the last time the engineer was contacting and it was stated that this is normal operation of the car and nothing could be done to prevent. complaints started at 1000 miles and car now has 600 miles. have voiced complaint with dealership and honda of america and to date nothing has been done about the issue. it is crazy to spend this much money on a car that am being told that vibrations and clunking noises are normal. this is truly a matter of the customer being treated unfairly. additionally honda said they would take the car in as trade and give me $23,000 for the car when blue book says it is work close to $26,000.. $3000 below blue book value and yet there is nothing wrong with the car.

Reported in: KANNAPOLIS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCN36417C

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

does not stay in third gear; pops out. dealer replaced transmission fluid which did not fix the problem honda corp apparently says they are working on a solution but this will not be ready for at least a month. my car is now sitting at the dealers. it is unsafe to drive.

Reported in: GREEWOOD VILLAGE CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

when pressing on the gas pedal, car hesitates and then will surge or lunge and then accelerate. also when applying a little pressure to the brake to slow the car down, the car will automatically apply more brake and the car will lunge forward to an abrupt stop.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66317A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

honda 6spd transmission has problem with 3rd gear. when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, transmission will either pop out of gear or grind into gear. problem does not occur all of the time and started with the first 7,500 miles. problem occurs at various intervals at about 1-5% of total drive time. this usually takes place when i first start driving the car but still happens after this at fewer intervals. i've taken the car in several times and addressed the issue at every service. the dealer is unable to reproduce the problem since the issue doesn't happen very often. on or about the 21 feb 08 the transmission failed to enter 2nd gear. i was able to get it into 2nd but could not shift into 1st gear. the dealer fixed the issue with 1st gear and said they fixed 3rd. on the drive home and there after i still had trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd. i now have trouble shifting from 3rd to 4th. i've tried to take it in recently but they where still unable to reproduce the problem.

Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM65537A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

i have seen this problem on both honda and acura models. the dash board is illuminated and the day time running light are on but the headlights are not. the problem is the driver believes the lights are on as the dash board is on and they have some forward vision. i believe the problem is the owners forget to manually turn on the headlights. it appears as if the headlights are on when in fact they are not. the main problems is the tail lamps are not on. twice in the recent past on a dark curved section of the highway i have almost changed lanes into a black honda accord and on a different occasion a black acura tsx due to the same issue. from behind in the dark they are basically invisible. both times i have tried to notify the driver and both times i was unsuccessful. i could see their instrument panel illuminated and could not get them to understand their headlight were not on since from their perspective everything was on. either the headlights should turn on automatically or the instrument panel should not be illuminated if the headlight are off. the current operation of these vehicles is unsafe.

Reported in: MOORPARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

i was involved in a motor vehicle accident in which my 2007 honda accord was hit on the drivers side at approx twenty miles per hour. the side impact air bags did not deploy. the point of impact was on the drivers side door.

Reported in: FRANKLIN SQUARE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56427A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

backing into my parking spot at work i inadvertently turned the engine off while the car was in reverse. i removed my foot from the brake and the car rolled forward, across the driveway. i was told, by the dealer and american honda, that this was normal - that the car goes into "neutral" when the ignition is off and i should put the car in park (duh!). this seems a serious safety risk should a child or anyone put a car (i tested this with my 2006 volvo s60, as well) in gear, it will not gear-lock.

Reported in: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM568X7A

SEATS

the seat on our 2007 honda accord ex has a terribly loud squeak/creak sound in it every time the car moves and/or we get in or out. we have taken it back to the dealer to fix three different times over the 8 months that we have owned it and they have replaced almost every part in the base, track and cushion, but the creak will not stay away longer than a couple days before it returns, often worse than before. i know it is not a life-threatening defect, but when you pay over $20,000 for a brand new car, this should not be happening or they should at least be able to fix it!

Reported in: FOREST GROVE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM55747A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

it's a major design flaw of honda to deviate from the standard that the dash lights do not illuminate unless the headlights are on. i'm sure most other drivers are accustomed to this standard. compound that with other vehicle models (of which we have two) that will turn on headlights automatically, and you have serious potential to drive at night without nothing but the automatic running lights on. these running lights produce enough reflective light, along with the dash lights, to lead the driver to believe they have the headlights on.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

it's a major design flaw of honda to deviate from the standard that the dash lights do not illuminate unless the headlights are on. i'm sure most other drivers are accustomed to this standard. compound that with other vehicle models (of which we have two) that will turn on headlights automatically, and you have serious potential to drive at night without nothing but the automatic running lights on. these running lights produce enough reflective light, along with the dash lights, to lead the driver to believe they have the headlights on.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

it's a major design flaw of honda to deviate from the standard that the dash lights do not illuminate unless the headlights are on. i'm sure most other drivers are accustomed to this standard. compound that with other vehicle models (of which we have two) that will turn on headlights automatically, and you have serious potential to drive at night without nothing but the automatic running lights on. these running lights produce enough reflective light, along with the dash lights, to lead the driver to believe they have the headlights on.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

we were driving on highway 75 in richardson, tx on 4/23/08 about 9pm on a stormy night with a lot of lightning and rain and the passenger side air bag and passenger side curtain airbags came out with a very loud gun shot like sound but did not fully inflate. my wife and i were trying to figure out what happened to cause them to do that so we slowed down and pulled over to the side of the highway. we thought we had been shot at or something was thrown at the car because we were not hit by another auto. i got out and looked the car over and found no reason for the airbags and curtain to do that. my wife was thoroughly shaken and is still "gun shy" so to speak today riding in any vehicle. we started to get back on the highway and a few car lengths down the road realized that we also had a flat on the front right tire. honda says we ran over something that caused the airbags to deploy and that it was an insurance issue since we coincidentally had a flat after the airbags partially deployed. we obviously did run over something to cut the tire but no reason to make the airbags partially deploy and we certainly never expected side impact air curtains and airbags to deploy even if we ran over something. the honda serviceman said whatever we hit raised the back floorboard 2 inches - we think in that car that low to the ground that we would have heard it hit and/or felt it hit if it did that much damage. we have had the car since last september and have not had one complaint and the outside of the car is just like brand new - not even a scratch on it. we have pictures of the car with the defected airbags and curtain shown with an "undamaged" body. the air curtain you can tell never inflated - looks like new with all the wrinkles and folds. it never hit my wife at all. we surely thought honda would have stood behind their products better than this.

Reported in: FERRIS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56307A

TIRES

i owen a 2007 honda accord model lx 4 dr. 6 cyl. the car is equipped with michelin pilot mxm4 p215/50r17 93v xl rrbl tires. at 4000 miles the left front tire developed a bubble on the side. i replaced at my cost. at 8000 miles the right front tire developed a bubble. i replaced it my cost. the tire dealer said it was the car design and the car dealer said it was the tire. i am reporting this because i have been driving for 50 years and owen numerous cars and never had this problem. please advise . thank you

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

when it gets cold (below 45) the horn on my 2007 honda accord will not sound. it has been into the honda service shop they say nothing is wrong with it.

Reported in: LANCASTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56307A

STRUCTURE

2007 honda accord with very bad blind spots. consumer states that the blind spots are so bad around the front window supports that you can't see vehicles. he also states that he has almost hit 2 people due to these blind spots. *kb

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2007 honda accord with very bad blind spots. consumer states that the blind spots are so bad around the front window supports that you can't see vehicles. he also states that he has almost hit 2 people due to these blind spots. *kb

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

a/c condenser in honda accord 2007 damaged by pebbles in freeway. my honda accord lx sedan a/c was not working after 16000 miles. took it to dealer and he said it is from pebble from road or from other cars damaged the a/c condenser. what kind of vehicle design is that allows pebbles to allow it to hit cars internal part and damage it. honda dealer as well as customer service asks to claim file to insurance. why should i pay $500 deductible for car which is not designed to protect it sensitive parts .!! i had my baby in car while driving through the summer at july , and if a/c is not working , due to honda's inability to act on genuine complaints, what reliability does these cars have?

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56857A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

had bought the car new and after about 6 months, the car made a funny sound while starting, drove for about a mile and the check engine light turned on followed by the car jerking and getting stuck at the 3000rpm mark, did not go past 3000rpm. the car was taken to the dealer where it was purchased and repairs were made.

Reported in: PICO RIVERA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56897A

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle swayed across the highway to avoid striking an animal. the vehicle rolled over twice before crashing into a chain link fence. the air bags failed to deploy, but the contact was not injured. the fire and police departments arrived at the scene. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Reported in: SHAFTER CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56457C

SEATS

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

AIR BAGS

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

SEAT BELTS

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

EQUIPMENT

multiple electrical difficulties vehicle has been at the dealership on 2 separate occasions due to sporadic working of the power door locks and keyless entry system. they still have not found the issue. it is worse when it is humid and/or rains. during the winter months of 2007/2008; the stereo's lcd went warped and the whole stereo had to be replaced. on memorial day 2008; the drivers side seat caught fire while i was sitting in it parked waiting on my children to come out of a theme park. my husband burned his hand trying to put out the fire; and was out of work for about 2-weeks due to the burn. the dealership and honda refused to take responsibility for this fire; which started inside the seat due to the electronic seats and/or heated leather seats, as determined by the insurance company appraiser. the seat had to be replaced, the electronic seat components, heated leather seat components, part of the center console, and the carpeting and floor mats. we got the car back on july 3. on monday, july 7; my husband took the car to have it inspected (at the dealership); since the state inspection was past due. they rejected the inspection stating that the electronic system is not recognizing the seat belts. they later changed their tune when i called them and are now trying to say it wasn't that it was the airbag wasn't hooked up; and they could fix it. i know they are lying, and they are trying to cover their tracks as this i am sure is just another electrical issue in my car. i am at my wits end on what to do with this car. i can't afford to trade it in, i have spent over $1000 on rental cars waiting for it to be repaired, and now this. also, the power door locks still do not work.

Reported in: GLOUCESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

my 2007 honda accord a/c stopped working this week but is not covered by warranty. i was told by honda dealer that the condenser has a small indent/hole. i found a lot of hondo consumers have the same story as me. since the condenser is not properly protected from debris, it is definitely a design flaw. why our consumers have to pay for the design flaw?

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56407A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the dash and headlights flicker whenever the air conditioning compressor cycles, even at highway speed. i brought it to the dealer, and they said that all honda's do it. i researched the problem, and it's evident that the issue is widespread. my car is a 2007 accord.

Reported in: WANTAGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the dealer. the contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, it held for a moment and then began to vibrate. he applied more pressure to the pedal, but it would not hold. the failure mileage was 13,000. updated 10/16/08. *lj updated 10/20/08. *jb

Reported in: CYCLONE WV || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56307C

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. he was involved in a four vehicle crash. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. the contact sustained minor injuries and both vehicles were damaged. he was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2HGFA16587H

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and is currently being repaired. the dealer was notified, but would not assist because the vehicle was not brought to their body shop. the contact sustained minor injuries such as bruises on the knee and head due to striking the steering wheel. a police report was filed. the failure and current mileages were 16,000.

Reported in: HOCKESSIN DE || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM72637A

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

in approximately august 2008, the horn on my 2007 honda accord stopped working. it had been working fine before, but would not work when i tried to warn another driver who was veering into my lane. i took it to the dealership and confirmed with the customer service rep that it wasn't working. then, when i picked it up that evening, he said that it had started working and he couldn't replicate the problem. he said intermittent problems are hard to diagnose and to come back when it stops working again. since then the problem has been on and off and in heavy traffic i have narrowly avoided 3 accidents without being able to use my horn.

Reported in: EAST POINT GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; there was a loud clicking noise in the steering wheel when making a turn. while the ignition was turned off and in the lock position, the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch. the gear shift was placed in the ¿park¿ position; however, there were several attempts before he was able to remove the key. there were no prior warnings. in addition, there was power steering fluid leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the failure was related to the steering wheel rack and the part was on back order. currently, the repair has not been performed. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage and current mileages were 21,000.

Reported in: CREEDMORE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56317A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord se. he stated that the low beams have failed which reduces his visibility. he has replaced the bulb and verified that the fuse was in normal condition. he has not taken the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected to determine the cause of the failure. he notified the manufacturer and was not provided with any assistance. the failure and current mileages were 48,000.

Reported in: HULL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM55317A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vehicle: 2007 honda accord ex - 6 cylinder problem: transmission failure with less then 5k miles, my accord began to surge when driving. a service light came on and i took the vehicle to the dealership. the transmission had failed and honda replaced it with a rebuilt transmission even though the dealer told me initially it was a new transmission. the vehicle now has 17k miles and i still have problems with the transmission. when slowing for a red light the vehicle will down shift suddenly causing the vehicle to lurch. i am not confidant in honda.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

while driving a/c quit working. took to honda for warranty since car was less than a year old for repair. the said that their was a hole in the condenser from a rock and that warranty would not cover it. estimate for repair was $620+tax.

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56807A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving into a mcdonald's parking lot, looking for an empty spot so that we could use the rest rooms. it was nov. 30th, sunday afternoon, and the loot was full of people returning from their thanksgiving holiday. finally saw one open spot. as i turned right to enter the spot, there was a noise and a sudden acceleration. this parking spot ended with a 6 to 8 inch concrete curb. there was a sudden acceleration and my auto flew like a rocket ship into the concrete curb. smoke was coming out of the engine, oil was flowing all over the pavement, people were screaming get out of that car. fortunately, we turned the engine off immediately most probably avoiding a more serious problem. the damage to the body of my auto was almost $5000 and approximately the same amount to fix the engine. this car was only two years old with a mileage of approximately 22,000 miles. this car was in the honda body shop for 4 weeks until the repairs were completed. they were unable to duplicate the surge and therefore made no correction for the failure.

Reported in: MYRTLE BEACH SC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66557A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 4 separate occasions i've been driving at highway speeds and before entering the highway( at 25-35 mph) and have felt a lurch forward movement from the vehicle almost like a rough shift from transmission(veh is automatic)--its happened when i've warmed the car up for less than my customary 10 minutes . i've felt it several times(4-5) while driving a distance of 25 miles)on each trip. i went to the dealer/balance tires/couldn't find anything/told to bring back when it happens/it happened again when it was snowing (and the other times i've noticed it. it was also snowing and the car hadn't been warmed up 10 minutes) the lurch is very noticeable when driving almost making you feel like the vehicle will "conk out"--which is scary to say the least when driving on a interstate.

Reported in: CAMEL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM727X7A

TIRES

tl*- the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the vehicle had michelin pilot tires 215/55r17. while driving 65 mph and attempting to slow down, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle spun out of control and crashed into a concrete divider and ended on the other side of the road. the driver stated that it was a severe crash. the driver confirmed that the rear passenger tire blew out. one of the passengers was taken to the hospital; however, there were no injuries sustained. a police report was filed. there were no prior warnings signs of the tire being defective. the vehicle was less than one year old. the failure occurred in august 2008. the dot number was unknown. the failure mileage was 4,000.

Reported in: ARCADIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66587A

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

2007 honda accords trunk spring seems to have no effect, and it slams down easily if it is not fully raised. the trunk slammed down on my wife's arm a few times when she is putting in the grocery (her wrist was badly bruised). i took it to the dealership, but they will not fix it stating that it is not an issue. honda did fix the problem for the 2009 model.

Reported in: WILLOWBROOK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56367A

AIR BAGS

i was driving down 95n interstate highway in my 2007 honda accord when all of a sudden my side airbag curtain deployed on the passenger side. at the time i thought that i was in the middle of a car crash or something flew off of a truck that smashed into my side windows but when i turned to see, all i saw was my side airbag curtain hanging down. the sound alone scared me half to death it was the loudest popping sound i have ever heard! i somehow made my way to the breakdown lane to calm my nervous an try to figure out what happened. when i had the chance to get out an look @ my car i noticed there was no sign of impact (no dents, etc.) i called the dealership that i purchased my car from and explained what happened an they said they have never heard of such a thing happening an if i had replaced anything on my car.. it's a bran new car 1 1/2 yrs old, other than oil changes nothing has been replaced. thank god no one was in my passenger side seat which doesn't explain why the airbags were on in the 1st place. and thank god i didn't crash due to the horrifying sound and being scared to death! my ears were ringing for a good hour after it deployed. honda stated that i must have ran something over. they put my car on a lift an said there was a hole on the floor of my car which would have triggered the sensor which then set the airbag off. i know i didn't run anything over... i was just driving down the interstate. they then said that the slightest impact would set the sensor's off. so now my car is in a shop after having no car for 2wks. and i'm paying over a $1000 to get it repaired. honda has not been helpful in this whole ordeal. pretty much what i got out of what they said is that anytime that i run over any debris in the road that i now have to worry about my sensor's setting my airbags off. if their sensor's are so sensitive then this can be an ongoing issue and if it happens to someone else the outcome could be alot worse....

Reported in: UXBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

2007 honda accord lx sedan, doors rattle. brought to two local honda dealers and the rattle can not be fixed. repairs are over 10 times!

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i am concerned that honda has used substandard brake rotors and faulty airbag equipment on some of their models. i owned a 2007 honda accord lx that required replacement of airbag components within two years of purchase(the car was new at purchase in 2007). it also developed faulty braking in the form of vibration and excessive stopping distances within 18 months of purchase--this was under mild driving conditions. i have been told by honda that it is common for their brake rotors to need turning within two years of service, which, based on my experience with vehicles, would constitutes a marginally sound brake rotor. substandard braking equipment coupled with questionable airbag components could lead to catastrophic consequences in the event of an incursion or near-incursion.

Reported in: EVANS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56427A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i am concerned that honda has used substandard brake rotors and faulty airbag equipment on some of their models. i owned a 2007 honda accord lx that required replacement of airbag components within two years of purchase(the car was new at purchase in 2007). it also developed faulty braking in the form of vibration and excessive stopping distances within 18 months of purchase--this was under mild driving conditions. i have been told by honda that it is common for their brake rotors to need turning within two years of service, which, based on my experience with vehicles, would constitutes a marginally sound brake rotor. substandard braking equipment coupled with questionable airbag components could lead to catastrophic consequences in the event of an incursion or near-incursion.

Reported in: EVANS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56427A

TIRES

tire separation while stopping at traffic light, causing loud hissing sound.

Reported in: LARGO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56387A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

we had filed a complain with our 2007 honda accord for sudden acceleration. we have not picked up hundreds of identical accidents with injuries, etc. we have never received reply on what the nhtsa is doing about these accidents.

Reported in: HAWLEY PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66557A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

entered a parking spot that ended with a 6 inch concrete curb. vehicle suddenly accelerated causing $10000 damage to body & smoke coming out of engine, oil flowing all over area. my foot was on the brake and i was moving at a snail's pace.

Reported in: HAWLEY PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66557A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

i was passing a large truck, downgeared into third gear, let out the clutch, and the transmission popped out of third gear. i found myself in neutral facing on coming traffic, and had to slam on my brakes and pull in behind the truck (almost had a head on collision). this popping out of gear, and difficulty shifting into gear has been going on for over a year and occurs perhaps 3 or 4 times a month. after this near miss i decided to get it fixed. before going to the dealer this morning i did an internet search on "3 gear accord 6 cylinder manual" and one of the results was honda service bulletin 08-020. this bulletin covers my 07 accord and is for "transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear, note: these symptoms can be intermittent and sometimes more noticeable in colder climates. faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or shift sleve" sounds exactly like my problem so i went to the dealer today to have it corrected. the dealer went for a test drive and couldn't duplicate the problem (it can go for over a week without showing up), he said honda's policy was unless they could see the problem honda would not authorize any repairs to be made. i called up us honda (800 999 1009) and spoke to a mr jimmy rudner who verified what the dealer said. so honda has found a problem with their transmission (the one that almost caused me to have a head on collision), released a service bulletin on how to fix it, but refuses to do any repairs until this 3 or 4 times a month intermittent problem starts to fail often enough for it to fail while the dealer is actually driving the car. meanwhile the problem continues.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM65897A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 honda accord. headlights flicker periodically. suspect taillights are doing the same. reported to dealership. they tested battery and charging system and could not find a problem. took to my mechanic. same result. replaced bulbs in lights. problem remains. had electronics shop check all data system but there are no listings. online bulletin board suggests this is a pervasive issue with honda vehicles but honda has not addressed it. i don't know if this is an electrical problem or just faulty vehicles but the dimming of lights at night time when following another driver could be mistaken as me trying to get their attention. in the seattle, wa area that could be a dangerous thing.... please help!!

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56357C

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2007 honda accord. headlights flicker periodically. suspect taillights are doing the same. reported to dealership. they tested battery and charging system and could not find a problem. took to my mechanic. same result. replaced bulbs in lights. problem remains. had electronics shop check all data system but there are no listings. online bulletin board suggests this is a pervasive issue with honda vehicles but honda has not addressed it. i don't know if this is an electrical problem or just faulty vehicles but the dimming of lights at night time when following another driver could be mistaken as me trying to get their attention. in the seattle, wa area that could be a dangerous thing.... please help!!

Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56357C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2007 honda accord with 23,800 miles on it stalls and will not restart. this occurs after it has been driven lightly (a few local miles) in moderate temperature conditions. the ignition doesn't work; the battery loses its charge. the occurrences are unpredictable and leave me stranded wherever the incident occurs. yesterday i was stranded one-hour from my home; called aaa for assistance. aaa observed the battery needed recharging which solved the problem. however when taken to the dealer, the honda dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the battery. this appears to be an electrical or fuel pump problem and appears to relate directly to the nhtsa honda recalls for stalling and/or sudden stopping by recalled 2005-2006 models. the problem has not been corrected in my 2007 model. what iis my recourse? i haven't paid the car off yet and consider it to be a lemon.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56387A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2007 honda accord with 23,800 miles on it stalls and will not restart. this occurs after it has been driven lightly (a few local miles) in moderate temperature conditions. the ignition doesn't work; the battery loses its charge. the occurrences are unpredictable and leave me stranded wherever the incident occurs. yesterday i was stranded one-hour from my home; called aaa for assistance. aaa observed the battery needed recharging which solved the problem. however when taken to the dealer, the honda dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the battery. this appears to be an electrical or fuel pump problem and appears to relate directly to the nhtsa honda recalls for stalling and/or sudden stopping by recalled 2005-2006 models. the problem has not been corrected in my 2007 model. what iis my recourse? i haven't paid the car off yet and consider it to be a lemon.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56387A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

car loses acceleration when driving. tachometer rises but car will not movie. incident has happened a total of 5 times beginning 9/08.

Reported in: NESCONSET NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56847A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ac condenser on honda accord ex v6 was hit by "road debris" and is not covered by warranty. frequent complaints about this happening with many types of hondas built before 2008. honda refused to assist with repair cost of a new ac condenser, approx. $900.

Reported in: HARWICH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66517A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated while applying the brakes he noticed that the rear brakes were making a squeaking noise. the dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that the brake calipers in the rear have failed. the contact stated that he will replace the brake pads. the manufacturer stated that they are aware of the failure and are currently looking seeking a solution. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 12,200

Reported in: LANCASTER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn and applying pressure to the brake pedal a forceful unintended acceleration occurred and crashed into a vehicle. the contact was unable to remember the details of the incident. the police and ambulance were notified. the driver sustained no personal injury; however, the opposing vehicle driver was transported to the hospital. the vehicle sustained severe damages. the vehicle was towed to the police department and collision center. the insurance company was also notified. the cause of the failure has not been determined. the contact has concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 9,500.

Reported in: SALEM NH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56487A

AIR BAGS

i just bought a used honda accord 2007 and while driving it back home the srs driver airbag light went on and has been on and stays on from now on when i start the engine it goes of and then comes on and stays on, this is a safety matter of concern for me as if i get into an accident the airbags won't deploy and i really cant afford to get this fixed as i have read that honda charges 800 dollars to fix it. please do something about it. thanks.

Reported in: RICHMOND HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56337A

TIRES

arizonian silver editions tires rated at 60,000 miles. two of four tires have cracked on the side wall before 20,000 miles.

Reported in: MOORESVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

while parking my car in my garage, i had put it in park and took my foot of the brake pedal, my 2007 honda accord sedan lunged forward hitting my drywall, solar water heater, washer and dryer then it jumped back and stopped. i was so stunned as i didn't know what was happening here. instantly the car decided to go in reverse at an accelerated rate down the hill of my driveway hitting the concrete side of my neighbor's garage, their car and bounced forward up the hill to hit my house again and stopped at the crest of the hill. the car is totaled. state farm insurance hired an investigator sea that decided that there are no deficiencies yet they failed to look at the transmission, electronic control module, powertrain only reviewed the brakes, tires, throttle. can you help me. after reviewing an article of the toyotas and how they and other manufacturers have gone to a new electronic throttle control module which has resulted in the same type of problem, i accelerated as my foot was on the brake the whole time and the shift gear was in park. this needs to be investigated further . possible new recall. there are several other incidents listed on the honda malfunctions complaint page under 2007 honda accords with the same type of problems, cars being totaled and what recourse do we have as consumers? obviously state farm isn't going to pursue it with honda just charge to me as an accident and probably drop me and raise my rates sky high. i need help on how to pursue this further. $10,000 damage to my house, car totaled @ $18,000+, and $19,000+ damage to my neighbor's house. luckily no children were out and no deaths occurred as a result of this. the only air bag that deployed were the side curtains not the driver's side either.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM561X7A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while parking my car in my garage, i had put it in park and took my foot of the brake pedal, my 2007 honda accord sedan lunged forward hitting my drywall, solar water heater, washer and dryer then it jumped back and stopped. i was so stunned as i didn't know what was happening here. instantly the car decided to go in reverse at an accelerated rate down the hill of my driveway hitting the concrete side of my neighbor's garage, their car and bounced forward up the hill to hit my house again and stopped at the crest of the hill. the car is totaled. state farm insurance hired an investigator sea that decided that there are no deficiencies yet they failed to look at the transmission, electronic control module, powertrain only reviewed the brakes, tires, throttle. can you help me. after reviewing an article of the toyotas and how they and other manufacturers have gone to a new electronic throttle control module which has resulted in the same type of problem, i accelerated as my foot was on the brake the whole time and the shift gear was in park. this needs to be investigated further . possible new recall. there are several other incidents listed on the honda malfunctions complaint page under 2007 honda accords with the same type of problems, cars being totaled and what recourse do we have as consumers? obviously state farm isn't going to pursue it with honda just charge to me as an accident and probably drop me and raise my rates sky high. i need help on how to pursue this further. $10,000 damage to my house, car totaled @ $18,000+, and $19,000+ damage to my neighbor's house. luckily no children were out and no deaths occurred as a result of this. the only air bag that deployed were the side curtains not the driver's side either.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM561X7A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

while parking my car in my garage, i had put it in park and took my foot of the brake pedal, my 2007 honda accord sedan lunged forward hitting my drywall, solar water heater, washer and dryer then it jumped back and stopped. i was so stunned as i didn't know what was happening here. instantly the car decided to go in reverse at an accelerated rate down the hill of my driveway hitting the concrete side of my neighbor's garage, their car and bounced forward up the hill to hit my house again and stopped at the crest of the hill. the car is totaled. state farm insurance hired an investigator sea that decided that there are no deficiencies yet they failed to look at the transmission, electronic control module, powertrain only reviewed the brakes, tires, throttle. can you help me. after reviewing an article of the toyotas and how they and other manufacturers have gone to a new electronic throttle control module which has resulted in the same type of problem, i accelerated as my foot was on the brake the whole time and the shift gear was in park. this needs to be investigated further . possible new recall. there are several other incidents listed on the honda malfunctions complaint page under 2007 honda accords with the same type of problems, cars being totaled and what recourse do we have as consumers? obviously state farm isn't going to pursue it with honda just charge to me as an accident and probably drop me and raise my rates sky high. i need help on how to pursue this further. $10,000 damage to my house, car totaled @ $18,000+, and $19,000+ damage to my neighbor's house. luckily no children were out and no deaths occurred as a result of this. the only air bag that deployed were the side curtains not the driver's side either.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM561X7A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i took the battery out of an 2007 honda accord v-6 to get access to the headlight bulb behind the battery. i put the battery back into the car and installed the positive terminal then touched the negative terminal to the negative post on the battery and the car engine started without the key being turned on. if i would have had my hands in the wrong area in the engine compartment i would not be typing this e-mail. no one was in the car with the key turned on, the car started by itself and would not shut off when i turned the key to on or off, i had to get into the car and put it into gear and then back to park to get the key to shut the engine off.

Reported in: WARRIOR AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66527A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i'd like to report an issue with my 07 honda accord brakes with 32,642 miles. after a few miles of freeway driving (no stop and go) all 4 rotors are very hot. any rotor is too hot to touch, and in fact, would blister your finger. they are so hot that they sometimes smell of burnt brake material. these brake rotors are excessively hot without virtually any usage of the brakes. this is not a normal condition for any car. i do not use my brakes excessively, drive almost exclusively freeways, and got over 100,000 mile on my previous honda's rear brakes. i took my car to the local honda dealer for service under warranty. when i pulled in to the service area the service person came right out. i asked him to verify that the rotors were extremely hot. he did so. the reason i had asked the service person to verify the hot rotors was so that he could acknowledge the fact that the rotors were indeed hot before the car had a chance to cool down. after 20 minutes or so the service technician had the opportunity to check the brakes. he said that there were no hot spots on the rotors and there was no problem. of course the rotors were not hot after cooling down for 20 minutes. the service person also told me that the rear pads were close to needing replacement. needing to replace the rear pads after 33,000 mile of freeway driving is premature pad wear. the only reason for premature pad wear on my brakes after 33,000 miles is dragging brake pads. because the brakes are dragging all the time is the reason that the rotors are excessively hot and the reason that the pads are prematurely worn. this is not a normal condition for any car. brake rotors being excessively hot is a dangerous condition. rotors that are excessively hot all the time will lead to premature brake fade in conditions where the brakes would be used a lot, like driving downhill mountain grades. this is a definite safety issue.

Reported in: LA MESA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56877A

AIR BAGS

vehicle was in an accident on eb i-270 which totaled the car and no air bags deployed. travel speed was 60-65 mph hitting concrete side wall of freeway once in front and once in back of vehicle. driver slammed head against driver side window as a result.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

2007 honda accord there is a problem with the ignition lock with the automatic transmission vehicles. the key will get stuck in the ignition at random times. i came to the conclusion where the vehicle will not register its in park. so you can turn the engine off however the key will be stuck in the on position where the radio would still be playing but will not let you turn the key back to remove it out the ignition. you have to put the car in gear then back in park multiple times before it will let you turn the vehicle completely off where you can remove the key.

Reported in: STAFFORD VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

creaking sound when steering wheel turned to the left. dealer replaced the power steering rack, bellows, clamp bellows, power steering fluid. do not have old part as dealer must either have them or discarded them.

Reported in: CORDOVA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66537A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

defective abs switches.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

defective abs switches.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

SEAT BELTS

child seating in car seat in my 2007 honda accord,(self latching) became tangled in the adult seat belt. it was so tight that she had to be cut out of it by a police officer. this is the first time that this has occurred. i called the honda dealership and was told that there is not retraction option when the seatbelt is pulled out so far. they said that this isn't considered a safety issue. they didn't offer to repair it.

Reported in: COTTONTOWN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56407A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that as she was driving approximately 45 mph her vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building causing damages to her vehicle. the contact and the passenger were injured and pregnant. they were transported to the hospital. a police report is available. the vehicle was destroyed. the honda manufacturer stated that if specialist diagnose the failure the contact would have to pay the cost since there were no related recalls. the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: IRVINGTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i'm having anti-lock brake problems on a honda accord 2007 se. the problem is that in snow the brakes are taking a ridiculous amount of time to stop. i have driven in snow for decades and it feels like it takes twice as long to stop with honda's antilock brakes compared to conventional brakes. i am referring to city driving in situations where i'm only going 25 mph or less and the brakes stop poorly.

Reported in: OREM UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

power steering very tight. sometimes feel loss of control. honda dealership (planet honda) denies service saying out of warranty. this is manufacturer defect. i want this inspected and fixed. i am starting to have tennis elbow because i have to apply lot of power to turn the steering.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66537A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated as she started her vehicle and press the accelerate pedal the vehicle accelerated up to a high speed. this had happened twice. fortunately, she was able to control the vehicle as she depress the brakes. the dealer and manufacturer was never call and this was never reported. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56387A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

was at honda dealer for service on my 2001 honda as i was driving my new 2007 honda out the dealer lot car accelerated and couldn't control the car. speed up and crashed into another vehicle in service are causing that car to damage garage door to the repair area. no injuries luckily. damage to my car is $7500 and had the car less than a month.

Reported in: ORANGE NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66487A

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) car was parked in driveway (turned off) when [xxx] (my husband) noticed smoke in the garage. the car was on fire. the fire was so hot it melted the vinyl siding on the front of our house. the insurance adjuster thought the fire was fuel related due to the intense heat.

Reported in: LAKEWOOD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56327A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

honda accord 2007, brakes slips a lot, car vibrates, car doesn't stop as suppose to when properly depressing the brake pedal, had to put the tranny to lowest gear step by step in order to really slow down and stop. i had it check and repaired by ace tire, result of check up was, original equipment front brake pads caved in the front rotors due to low grade brake rotors and brake pads.

Reported in: NATIONAL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56397C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

car alarm on honda accord se 2007,bought from fuller honda, san diego did not activate, never activate while the car was burglarized/broken in to while car alarm was armed at our designated parking lot outside our apartment . i emailed fuller honda to report the incident and inquire why it did not activate at all, even ask them if all the cars they sell do the same. i never got any reply from the company about my email/ car problem. i did claim from aaa what was stolen as a result of this equipment failure. claim #[xxx] .i sent them copies of pictures i took before i even called san diego police to investigate on the theft and why the alarm never activated while its armed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: NATIONAL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56397C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was hearing a rubbing noise when driving my car. upon taking it to the auto repair shop, it was found that the break pads had cracked/split and caused damage to the rotors. the break pads were not worn, but had to be replaced due to the splitting and my rotors had to be turned on the machine due to damage from the split break pads.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56117A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

a/c condenser damaged my rock. leaks all coolant out. many people having the same issue.

Reported in: MECHANICSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

EQUIPMENT

a/c condenser damaged my rock. leaks all coolant out. many people having the same issue.

Reported in: MECHANICSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

i was driving my 2007 honda accord and a piece of debris was in the road. something hit the bottom of my car and caused the air bags to deploy on the passenger side front and back and also seat airbag. the airbags never inflated, just dropped down like a curtain and all the wrinkles are still in there.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66457A

AIR BAGS

i was driving my 2007 honda accord and a piece of debris was in the road. something hit the bottom of my car and caused the air bags to deploy on the passenger side front and back and also seat airbag. the airbags never inflated, just dropped down like a curtain and all the wrinkles are still in there.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66457A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

driving on highway back form airport. engine light blinks then stays on then blinks again. at low speed engine , muffler, and car itself strong vibrations. feels like going to stall.note this a 2007 honda sedan 2.4 lit. 4 cyl. vp. this car warranty only 3 years and x amount of miles. therefore not covered. this car is not old. should not be having this problem did not do anything wrong did scheduled oil changes and then some. i added dry gas and checked air filter still problem. so i am left with car payments and cant drive this young car. please help me!

Reported in: GOSHEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56177A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

driving on highway back form airport. engine light blinks then stays on then blinks again. at low speed engine , muffler, and car itself strong vibrations. feels like going to stall.note this a 2007 honda sedan 2.4 lit. 4 cyl. vp. this car warranty only 3 years and x amount of miles. therefore not covered. this car is not old. should not be having this problem did not do anything wrong did scheduled oil changes and then some. i added dry gas and checked air filter still problem. so i am left with car payments and cant drive this young car. please help me!

Reported in: GOSHEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56177A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

letter from congressman defazio on behalf of constituent lewis mortensen re a defect in honda vehicles*tgw the consumers wife was driving the vehicle. she was within 5 feet of the stop sign, with the intent to make a right turn when she was struck head-on by a 3/4 ton dodge pickup. the force of the impact pushed the vehicle 65 feet backwards. she suffered a fractured sternum and a laceration on her left leg. the drivers side air bag failed to deploy during the collision. *jb the consumer stated she found a mechanic who explained to that the air bag sensors were located beneath the front bumper. but, because of the height of the 3/4 ton pickup it didn't connect the air bag sensors on her vehicle and they were not programmed to deploy. updated 07/20/10.*jb

Reported in: JUNCTION CITY OR || Crash: Y || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

letter from senator merkley on behalf of constituent lewis mortensen re a defect in honda vehicles (response directly to constituent) note duplicate letter sent to senator defazio *tgw the consumers wife was driving the vehicle. she was within 5 feet of the stop sign, with the intent to make a right turn when she was struck head-on by a 3/4 ton dodge pickup. the force of the impact pushed the vehicle 65 feet backwards. she suffered a fractured sternum and a laceration on her left leg. the drivers side air bag failed to deploy during the collision. *jb

Reported in: JUNCTION CITY OR || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2007 honda accord brake rotors warped, front and rear, replaced pad on both f&r, still problem did not go away at 30,000 miles problem has gotten worst, and the car is unsafe to drive on the free way since brakes shake vigorously, called honda corporate, and they are in denial, saying its normal for brakes to fail at this many miles car is under 60,000 miles warranty or 5 years. i would like a full investigation on my car it is not safe, and i will not pay $800 for repair what the dealer is asking my contact info is: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56797A

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

i was driving my 2007 honda accord sedan approximately 30mph on a highway service drive when my passenger side curtain airbag (front and rear) deployed without any cause. no collision occurred and there were no passengers in the car. there was no damage to the car except what was caused by the airbag deployment. i contacted the michigan state police and was told because there was no collision i did not require a police report and an officer was not sent to the scene.

Reported in: ROYAL OAK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56807A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

overly sensitive brakes on 2007 honda accord 4 cylinder.

Reported in: FUQUAY VARINA NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56787A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

unintended acceleration.

Reported in: FUQUAY VARINA NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56787A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

unintended acceleration.

Reported in: FUQUAY VARINA NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56787A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

07 honda accord rear brake pad pins become rusted and will not let the rear brake pads release, causing them to be applied all of the time, on one pad on each side, causing excessive wear and damage to the brake pads and brake rotors. this car has 45000 miles on it and i had to replace the rear pads and rotors on this car. the sides that stuck on my car were the ones without the wear indicators. my wife heard a grinding noise and then i checked out the rear brake system and found the problem. a salesman at advance auto told me to check these pins, because he had seen this problem several times. i think honda needs to step forward and make this problem known to the public, several have complained on internet web sites about this problem on 07 models, but there seems to be many more complaints coming in on the 08 accord models.

Reported in: DRESDEN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56347A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

according to the watertown honda dealer(watertown ct), running my air conditioner caused the short circuiting of my on board computer. my onboard computer was filled with water and fried, resulting in loss of electric for the vehicle(which i am told would include abs brake system, air bags, power steering, engine control, lights and all other safety features). the honda dealer that has my vehicle determined that the air conditioning condenser dripped onto the computer which caused it to malfunction. there are no modifications or damage to my vehicle, it has never been in an accident or flooded. it has been maintained and driven under normal driving conditions only. the vehicle was purchased new 3 years ago. i had driven my car from nh to ct for fathers day. i parked the car, then moved it from one parking space to another. later after lunch, my car would not start. it turned over and over, but would not start. the green key light was blinking, the orange engine light was on, and the red oil light was on. there was static coming from the speakers even though the radio was off, and it sounded like every relay and switch under the hood was cycling on and off. it had been completely dry on the drive down, but had a few sprinkles while the car was parked. i had the car towed to a honda dealership in ct(honda of watertown) i further explained that i have never had any accidents modifications to the vehicle. i had hit a pile of snow coming into my driveway (the first winter i owned the vehicle) that cracked the cowl, but had grappone honda (concord nh)service inspect it during my next oil change to determine it was only superficial damage. i explained that i have only driven it under normal conditions, ie i have driven in the rain and through regular puddles, but the car has never been flooded or through any deep puddles ever. luckily i was parked when this happened, or i may not be here to file the complaint at all.

Reported in: HENNIKER NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM55327A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2007 honda accord trunk deck. when you open the trunk deck in the open position it will not stay in place and it will come down and hit you in the head. dealer has stated that there is nothing they can do. this has hit my family multiple times. i have contacted honda america about this problem and they spoke to the dealer but led to a dead end. someone can get severely hurt. new cars in the showroom do not have this problem.

Reported in: MENDON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56877A

EQUIPMENT

my air conditioning stopped working in june of 2010. when turned on, warm air came out. when i brought it to the shop to diagnose the problem, i was told that there was a hole in the air compressor and the unit required replacement to fix. the damage, as stated by the repair technician, was caused by "a rock or something" that was kicked up from the road while operating the vehicle, and made a hole in the compressor. the hole cannot be repaired, therefore, the compressor requires replacement. the estimate given for the repair was $1,044. the technician indicated that there was nothing protecting the condenser unit from being hit by road debris, and it is absolutely a design flaw on the part of honda. if someone is unable to afford the repair cost, this becomes a health concern. when i was driving to a doctor appointment 1 hour away in july on a 98 degree day, i suffered mild heat stroke from having to drive for an hour on the highway with the sun beating down on the car and the heat rising up from the hot pavement and surrounding vehicles on the road. i had to seek an alternate route home using back roads shaded by trees in order to avoid suffering from heat stroke again, and this caused a major inconvenience as it took me 2 hours to get home. it is apparent that this issue has been recurring in accords since at least the early 2000's, and honda is being negligent by not addressing it. this is a definite design flaw that honda should address with a recall, as it is my understanding that the simple addition of some type of screen can remedy the situation and save a lot of trouble and costly repair bills for the consumer. what is most disturbing is that this design flaw poses a health risk for certain individuals in certain situations and, for this reason more than any other, it should be brought to honda's attention immediately.

Reported in: WADING RIVER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCE6640VA

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while he was waiting to pull onto the highway the driver side air bag on the drivers seat and the window air bag deployed. the driver momentarily lost consciousness. the driver was able to continue driving the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that the air bag was not covered under the warranty and he should contact his insurance company. the insurance company also stated that there was nothing they could do. the current and failure mileages were 28,000.

Reported in: SELMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

rear disc brake failure on 2007 honda accord se. no warning from wear indicators that a problem existed. the car was inspected just 1000 miles before and pads and rotors were good. rotated tires two weeks before the failure occurred and the rotors and pads were fine. noticed a grinding sound from the rear right side and investigated. the pads were gone and ate deep into the rotor. car had 23,949 miles on it and honda refused to do anything other than replace at my cost.

Reported in: JOHNSON CITY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56367A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

engine starts shacking and makes wheezing noises , whenever i drive it.

Reported in: EAST ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56307A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the front brakes vibrate violently when applying brakes at speed of 60 ~ 75 mph. the vibration started when the car had about 10,000 miles; i went to dealership, they told me it was warping disc caused the problem, i would have to pay for re-surfacing the front discs; at 20,000 miles, the vibration had become a safety concerns, i had to change rotors and pads, but the vibration started again after driving about 2000 miles. i went back the mechanics, they told me the front discs are ok, maybe the vibration caused by overly sensitive abs. i went back to dealership again, they said there are no service bulletins or recalls regarding the abs or front brakes, and i should re-surface or replace the rotors one more time (even the new rotor has about only 7000 miles on it).

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56457A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my son was driving my 2007 honda accord. it was approximately 5:00 pm. the weather was clear and dry. he was parked in a residential driveway. after starting the car normally, he proceeded to put the car in reverse and lightly pressed the accelerator pedal to exit the driveway. the car began to rapidly and uncontrollably accelerate in reverse. he then depressed the brake pedal attempting to stop the car. however, the brake pedal had no effect and the car continued to accelerate through a 4x4 wooden mailbox post and uphill on the driveway on the opposite side of the street. he continued to depress the brake pedal, however acceleration continued unimpeded. the car finally came to a stop after crashing rear-ended into a house on the opposite side of the street. luckily, he did not sustain any injury. however, due to the severe damage to the car, my insurance company declared it a total loss. the cause of this uncontrollable and unintended acceleration has not been determined.

Reported in: LEECHBURG PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66537A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while at a complete stop and ready to make a right turn, the vehicle accelerated on its own. the contact applied the brakes, but they did not engage in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle drove over a curb, a busy intersection and then crashed into a tree. the contact sustained bruises to her face and body. the vehicle was destroyed and was towed from the crash site. honda had not been contacted and a police report was available. the failure and the current mileage was 52000. updated 09/08/11*lj updated 09/16/11*jb

Reported in: WINDSOCKET RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56897A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2007 honda accord has braking problems. i recently had to replace the all of the brakes and rotors due to over heating. the brakes are mushy and applying the brakes results in a jerky, spasmodic, uneven effect that is close to resulting in loss of vehicle control. the symptoms are very similar to those of the 2008 odyssey that resulted in a recall.

Reported in: ACWORTH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66587A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

read this through and accept it as accurate. i am sane, intelligent, a former cpa. the problem is unusual, but i was there; you weren't. 2007 honda accord. when stopped for a traffic signal, car began to vibrate and shake violently to a booming base noise. the level of sound: louder than standing by the speakers at a rock concert. the volume hurt my ears; it was easily loud enough to cause hearing damage for a prolonged exposure. i've worked in a machine shop, and i know loud. (i assumed someone with a mega stereo and sub-woofer pulled up alongside me. my radio was off, and i have a stock system, not capable of this magnitude of sound.) when i turned at the light, my vehicle was the only one there, and i realized the sound was coming from my car. the sound was definitively from speakers and an amplified sound, not a normal engine or exhaust sound. i revved the engine, and the sound did not change. the sound decreased slightly as i drove, and then resumed its former level. i pulled into a gas station, shut the engine off, and looked under the hood and body. i saw nothing. on the way home, i stopped by a honda dealer, and they said they had never heard of such a thing. the service advisor mentioned it might have been the anc, or electronic noise cancellation, which is used to produce opposite sound waves to cancel out engine and road noise, creating a quiet cab environment. i asked if the system had the power to shake the car, and she responded yes. i was stopped at a light, so the only danger was to my hearing. if this happens to someone in traffic, the results could be dangerous. the onslaught of noise and shaking was jarring. this would appear to be an electronic glitch, and therefore very hard to diagnose. i am putting this on record so that anyone else experiencing it has supporting incidents.

Reported in: KENTWOOD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56497A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

read this through and accept it as accurate. i am sane, intelligent, a former cpa. the problem is unusual, but i was there; you weren't. 2007 honda accord. when stopped for a traffic signal, car began to vibrate and shake violently to a booming base noise. the level of sound: louder than standing by the speakers at a rock concert. the volume hurt my ears; it was easily loud enough to cause hearing damage for a prolonged exposure. i've worked in a machine shop, and i know loud. (i assumed someone with a mega stereo and sub-woofer pulled up alongside me. my radio was off, and i have a stock system, not capable of this magnitude of sound.) when i turned at the light, my vehicle was the only one there, and i realized the sound was coming from my car. the sound was definitively from speakers and an amplified sound, not a normal engine or exhaust sound. i revved the engine, and the sound did not change. the sound decreased slightly as i drove, and then resumed its former level. i pulled into a gas station, shut the engine off, and looked under the hood and body. i saw nothing. on the way home, i stopped by a honda dealer, and they said they had never heard of such a thing. the service advisor mentioned it might have been the anc, or electronic noise cancellation, which is used to produce opposite sound waves to cancel out engine and road noise, creating a quiet cab environment. i asked if the system had the power to shake the car, and she responded yes. i was stopped at a light, so the only danger was to my hearing. if this happens to someone in traffic, the results could be dangerous. the onslaught of noise and shaking was jarring. this would appear to be an electronic glitch, and therefore very hard to diagnose. i am putting this on record so that anyone else experiencing it has supporting incidents.

Reported in: KENTWOOD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56497A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2007 honda accord, oil pressure switch has been replaced twice, both times shut the car off on the freeway, shutting the car down making me pull off the freeway in heavy traffic with no way to speed car up. first time, no injuries, honda replaces oil pressure switch, second time, major car accident, 13k of damage to my car due to being rear ended on the freeway, parts were replaced again.

Reported in: PACIFIC GROVE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56767A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission slippage was first noticed when weather turned cooler or car was cold, not so much at first, then all the time. torque converter was replaced by dealership.

Reported in: PLYMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66597A

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

failure of braking system -abs brakes of my 2007 honda accord hybrid car. brakes have failed to stop car when i've gone over a bump --they vibrate and make noise, but do not stop the car. this has led to near accidents four times since i bought the car new over three years ago. a similar problem has occurred when brakes are wet and i'm trying to stop at low speed. the honda dealer, herb chambers, westboro, ma. has dismissed these reports as "normal" abs braking system characteristics. this is unacceptable -- this is definitely a braking failure and flaw, and poses a high risk in certain situations. i have recently read of similar complaints on this vehicle, and feel i need to corroborate this problem. i request an investigation and recall to correct this problem on the accord hybrid.

Reported in: SPENCER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCN36487C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord coupe. the contact stated that while decelerating from 5 mph, the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in engine rpms, up as if it were trying to accelerate. the contact would have to shift into neutral to stop the engine from idling. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 28,000. updated 02/03/11*lj updated 03/17/11

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM726X7A

AIR BAGS

when temperatures are below 20 degrees f my air bag warning light on my dash is illuminated. after the car warms up the light goes off when the ignition switch is cycled. *ln

Reported in: WHITEFISH BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56877A

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph in wet pavement, she lost control and crashed into a guard rail. none of the air bags deployed. the contact was injured. the vehicle was towed but had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they said that they would send a brochure. the failure and current mileages were 40,000.

Reported in: WARWICK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM72657A

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord equipped with bridgestone turanza el41 tires, tire size p195/65r15. the dot number was unknown. while the contact was driving approximately between 65 -70 mph, the front passenger side tire exploded unexpectedly. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic where the tire was replaced with a new tire. the identical failure occurred with the rear passenger tire which was replaced. the contact stated prior to the failures the tires were inspected by a certified mechanic who informed that the tires exhibited good tire tread. the contact had concern of the potential safety risk involved with the other two tires installed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 19,700.

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56157A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have a 2007 honda accord exl 2dr v-6 with an automatic transmission. i bought it used in august of 2010 with 32,000 miles. shortly after buying the car, the brake pedal started to become progressively softer. after about 6 weeks, i took the car into have the brakes done, and was told by the technician that a tsb, #07-045 dated march 5, 2009, had been published concerning the vsa modulator on the vehicle, and that i should check with honda. i took the vehicle to ken garff honda in orem, utah, and spoke with the service manager, showing him a copy of the tsb. he told me there was nothing could do for me as it was not a recall. i explained i was having trouble with the brakes on the vehicle, but he was not willing to look at the car. that was a concern to me as the brake pedal was almost to the floor to get the car stopped. there was also a noticeable pull to the right when i braked. i took the vehicle back to a brake repair shop and they changed the brake fluid, making me aware there was quite a bit of air in the brake lines. i had the brakes bled again three weeks ago, and again the pedal is almost to the floorboard to get the car stopped. i feel this is a significant safety problem with the vsa modulator, and that honda is aware of it. they conducted a recall of the element and odyssey for the same problem, and are replacing the vsa modulators in cars under warranty, yet are not willing to step forward and make safe a vehicle that has a potentially catastrophic problem .

Reported in: OREM UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my accord has a history of "buzzing" when i turn the ignition key. the noise is coming from the lower left area of the dash. i've had it in the dealer repair shop more than once, but the problem still exists.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM568X7A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the consumer stated the rear brakes had to be replaced twice within 15,398 miles from the first replacement. the dealership informed the consumer the vehicle was not being driven enough. updated 02/14/11 *bf

Reported in: BRECKSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56377C

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 07' honda accord lx sedan has 58,000 miles on it and i have had to replace front rotors and brake pads in approximately 15,000 mile intervals. under braking, the vehicle suffers from shudder which makes it difficult to steer and control. i have approached honda dealership and they are not able to resolve this issue. several other people also complain of this and i believe that honda should issue a recall and fix this recurring and expensive problem if they value consumer loyalty.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2007 accord, dealer said a/c compressor was over charged and sent metal fragments throughout the system. cost $2,700 to repair. the only one who has serviced this vehicle is wolfchase honda in bartlett, tn.

Reported in: COLLIERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66877A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda accord coupe ex. the contact stated that on an intermittent basis that the horn would not function properly and it almost caused a crash since the horn malfunctioned intermittently. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 98,900. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: LIPHONIA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

i have had at least visited paragon honda dealer located in woodside newyork, for front rotors and pad problem, car wants to go out of control when crosses 80mph speed, and their reply was it comes in every accord.

Reported in: EAST ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own 2007 honda accord se 2.4l, this car gives 10 to 12mpg, in city and 15mpg on highway, and i have replaced ignition coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors but i haven't found the resolution yet, honda doesn't care at all, visited dealer at least ten times, but he couldn't do anything.

Reported in: EAST ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i own 2007 honda accord se 2.4l, this car gives 10 to 12mpg, in city and 15mpg on highway, and i have replaced ignition coils, spark plugs and fuel injectors but i haven't found the resolution yet, honda doesn't care at all, visited dealer at least ten times, but he couldn't do anything.

Reported in: EAST ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

when driving the car, the check engine light flashed on, then off. we took it to the mechanic who found nothing wrong. a week later, the light flashed on and off again. another trip to the mechanic and then to the dealer revealed that a spark plug had come loose and broke apart causing the cylinder head, cylinder wall and piston to be damaged. the fix was that the car basically needed a new engine (replaced short block, cylinder head, all spark plugs and all necessary gaskets and seals). due to the number of miles on the car (69k at the time of incident), it was no longer under warranty. everyone from the mechanic to the dealer said they had never seen this happen before. honda did end up paying for a percentage of the repair, but our portion was still around $2500. this was our first honda, we bought it based on reputation and because we put a lot of miles on cars. we never expected to have to replace the engine at three years old.

Reported in: PRIOR LAKE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66417A

VISIBILITY

driving down the interstate my glass sunroof spontaneously shattered.

Reported in: MARYLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2007 honda accord v6 inside the door it says it was manufacture on aug 2006 and i bought it that year in september. what it happening is the transmission is doing all the signs of the 2003-2006 recalls of the transmission. the high pitch noise and it wont go into 3rd gear. i also sometimes drop right in to the first gear. i have since stop driving it. i was on the freeway in the carpool lane during commute time with my children when it decided to go out of gear. it is at 90000 miles right now and i have done all the maintenance on it and it is just went out of commission. i called honda and they told me that there is no recalls for the 2007. i think they need to investigate this to see if some of the 07 accords fall under the recall list. i paid 40000 for this vehicle and still have 6 payments left on it. pleased do something about this. i am single parent and have no transportation.

Reported in: EL SOBRANTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rpm reading elevated and the vehicle decelerated independently. the contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Reported in: EL SOBRANTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

CHILD SEAT

sunshine radian 80xtsl superlatch installation becomes loose (by inches) after a proper and tight installation anytime one of the kids' feet touches the top of the tightening belt mechanism. if i push down with just one finger, it will loosen on it's own also. this has occurred almost daily when using the car seats because the kids' feet will touch it and i have to retighten the anchor belt before we leave the house. i have not heard of any recall or replacement parts for this seat. (related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=accord, model=honda).

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

CHILD SEAT

sunshine radian 80xtsl superlatch installation becomes loose (by inches) after a proper and tight installation anytime one of the kids' feet touches the top of the tightening belt mechanism. if i push down with just one finger, it will loosen on it's own also. this has occurred almost daily when using the car seats because the kids' feet will touch it and i have to retighten the anchor belt before we leave the house. i have not heard of any recall or replacement parts for this seat. i have two radian seats, one sits rear facing, the other sits forward facing, both have the same problem. (related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=accord, model=honda).

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated the rear brakes were grinding and making a loud noise. the contact mentioned that he had to replace the brakes twice since he purchased the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since it was considered wear and tear. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 14,068 and the current mileage was 32,600. updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 09/09/11

Reported in: HONEOYE FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56377A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

had to slam on brakes at 65 mph, for the first time ever, to avoid a car that swerved in front of me. shortly after, normal braking resulted in a dangerous wobble in the front wheels. i brought to a honda dealer the next day who advised the brake calipers were warped because i had slammed on the brakes. the dealer inspection reported front brakes had 75% life left (which is indicative of my moderate driving style), but were replaced when the calipers were ground to eliminate the warping. dealer service rep advised the warping could happen any time i went down a hill or slammed on my breaks. which to me is normal use. i complained that the calipers were seriously underbuilt and was told it would be too expensive for honda to make more robust ones for their cars. in other words, i should expect to get warped front calipers from normal everyday driving. basically i am stating that honda has scrimped on the quality of their honda accord from brake calipers and the consumer has to pay for it. i have complained to honda and was told that i could expect this problem in everyday driving on hills (i live in ct) or from slamming on the brakes.

Reported in: NORWALK CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56747A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

had to slam on brakes at 65 mph, for the first time ever, to avoid a car that swerved in front of me. shortly after, normal braking resulted in a dangerous wobble in the front wheels. i brought to a honda dealer the next day who advised the brake calipers were warped because i had slammed on the brakes. the dealer inspection reported front brakes had 75% life left (which is indicative of my moderate driving style), but were replaced when the calipers were ground to eliminate the warping. dealer service rep advised the warping could happen any time i went down a hill or slammed on my breaks. which to me is normal use. i complained that the calipers were seriously underbuilt and was told it would be too expensive for honda to make more robust ones for their cars. in other words, i should expect to get warped front calipers from normal everyday driving, to which the dealers service rep agree. basically i am stating that honda has scrimped on the quality of their honda accord from brake calipers and the consumer has to pay for it. i have complained to honda and was told that i could expect this problem in everyday driving on hills (i live in ct) or from slamming on the brakes. this is a dangerous situation being fostered on the consumer. i shudder to think what would have happened if i didn't have the work done the next morning, especially in winter driving.

Reported in: NORWALK CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56747A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

honda has made an inferior product and does not stand by their car. i have found is pointless to contact customer service because it does nothing but frustrate me the consumer! their customer service is horrible and blames the customer for being upset because they built a cheap product. i bought this car because it is a reliable car, that would last me years if maintained properly. i have honda do my regular maintenance, but this time, i couldn't afford their outrageous costs. i have under 32000miles and my rear brakes and entire a/c system have already been replaced. since my car is out of warranty (4years old now) for the a/c they said since i did not go to their dealership, it was out of pocket for me. of course they tease me and tell me if i did pay the $60 for the inspection, then they could have done something about it. my brakes did occur during warranty, and they said nothing was wrong with the brakes and that having them wear out under 20,000miles is normal. there is really no way to know when the a/c needs to be replaced, but because they put in a small receiver drier, the drier needs to be replaced every 15,000-25,000 miles!! honda doesn't tell you this, and if you don't do this, your condenser will be destroyed, and you run the risk of having to install a brand new a/c system in a car not even 10years old! this has happened to my brother's honda accord 2004, my mom's honda civic 2009, and my honda accord 2007. this is not a safety problem, but a huge expense to the consumer. i recently read that honda is recalling vehicles to update the software on the automatic transmission to reduce the possibility of transmission damage. this will affect my year, but i have not been notified or seen any recalls on their official website. i wonder what else honda has skimped on and is going to force me to pay for because they refuse to listen to their consumers.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56317A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

honda has made an inferior product and does not stand by their car. i have found is pointless to contact customer service because it does nothing but frustrate me the consumer! their customer service is horrible and blames the customer for being upset because they built a cheap product. i bought this car because it is a reliable car, that would last me years if maintained properly. i have honda do my regular maintenance, but this time, i couldn't afford their outrageous costs. i have under 32000miles and my rear brakes and entire a/c system have already been replaced. since my car is out of warranty (4years old now) for the a/c they said since i did not go to their dealership, it was out of pocket for me. of course they tease me and tell me if i did pay the $60 for the inspection, then they could have done something about it. my brakes did occur during warranty, and they said nothing was wrong with the brakes and that having them wear out under 20,000miles is normal. there is really no way to know when the a/c needs to be replaced, but because they put in a small receiver drier, the drier needs to be replaced every 15,000-25,000 miles!! honda doesn't tell you this, and if you don't do this, your condenser will be destroyed, and you run the risk of having to install a brand new a/c system in a car not even 10years old! this has happened to my brother's honda accord 2004, my mom's honda civic 2009, and my honda accord 2007. this is not a safety problem, but a huge expense to the consumer. i recently read that honda is recalling vehicles to update the software on the automatic transmission to reduce the possibility of transmission damage. this will affect my year, but i have not been notified or seen any recalls on their official website. i wonder what else honda has skimped on and is going to force me to pay for because they refuse to listen to their consumers.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56317A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine would begin to sputter. the failure occurred three times over the past two years. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Reported in: SAN MATEO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56867A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

the third gear in honda accord 2007 v6, manual transmission pops out that can be a potential safety hazard. upon investigation found that this problem is present in all 6 speed manual transmission honda civic, accord, and acura from 2002 to 2007. my research found that this issue has been a problem with even brand new honda. honda has issued a tsb, but it refuses to fix the problem the moment warranty has expired. this can cause potential rear ending in on ramp. *kb

Reported in: MERRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

heavy traffic, large truck in front of me, a large muffler in the middle of my lane in the road, was unable to change lanes due to other vehicles next to me, and was unable to drive off road - barriers set in the berm next to road. did my best in straddling the muffler, in which it had seemed it would clear the bottom of my car. i didn't clear it, the curtain airbag and seat airbag imploded on the left side of my head/ear (very loud pop and some smoke-type substance in air) on the driver's side, along with my seat belt retracting very tightly. was able to move the airbag so that i could drive the remaining short distance to my home.

Reported in: MERRITT ISLAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM826X7A

SEAT BELTS

heavy traffic, large truck in front of me, a large muffler in the middle of my lane in the road, was unable to change lanes due to other vehicles next to me, and was unable to drive off road - barriers set in the berm next to road. did my best in straddling the muffler, in which it had seemed it would clear the bottom of my car. i didn't clear it, the curtain airbag and seat airbag imploded on the left side of my head/ear (very loud pop and some smoke-type substance in air) on the driver's side, along with my seat belt retracting very tightly. was able to move the airbag so that i could drive the remaining short distance to my home.

Reported in: MERRITT ISLAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM826X7A

POWER TRAIN

vehicle went to dealer for a transmission problem, transmission being replaced under warranty. problem is that lower control arms are corroded and can not be re-used. these arms need to be removed to do transmission. problem - corroded lower control arms at 52414 miles

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66307A

SUSPENSION

vehicle went to dealer for a transmission problem, transmission being replaced under warranty. problem is that lower control arms are corroded and can not be re-used. these arms need to be removed to do transmission. problem - corroded lower control arms at 52414 miles

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66307A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

i was driving my car home on saturday evening. when i turned into my complex car in motion, it died. no warning. everything shutdown. engine, lights everything. i thank god i wasn't on a main road or freeway. i put the car in parked and it started back up with no problem. when i made it home, i researched my issue online searching for a recall. i found one that described my issue. however, the dealership and honda advised me this morning that they are aware of the recall and my car was exhibiting the same symptoms. however, my car was not included in the recall because it was manufactured at a different factory. what!!! now in order for them to fix my car i have to pay $105 for honda to run a diagnostic on it to tell me what¿¿s wrong with it. really! why should i have to pay for that? i think that is unfair to my son¿¿s safety and me. you would think they would run a diagnostic free. i am soo afraid to drive my car. anyone out there have any suggestions? i may just have to bite the bullet and pay the money. :( recall id # 11v395000 - power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm).

Reported in: DESOTO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66517A

TIRES

the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the right rear tire. the tire pressure monitering system did not indicate a problem. tire pressure was checked at a recent oil change and was acceptable. the dot no. for the failed tire is not available. the other 3 tires dot no,'s are two dot b 938 cttx 2407's and one dot m678 lner 3109. the later tire was also replaced and is available. *tt

Reported in: VALLEY CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM665887

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was pulling into a parking space in front of my apartment building and slowing down to park. my foot was on the brake slowing the car down to a complete stop when suddenly the car accelerated on it's own as if possessed. the car jumped over the curb of the parking space and smashed into the brick wall of my apartment building causing extensive damage to the front of my car and breaking the brick wall and window of the building. i know for a fact that my foot was on the brake and not on the gas pedal. this is clearly an issue with the vehicle. we have reported the issue to honda usa and they will provide further instructions after the vehicle is repaired. *kb

Reported in: MEDFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66517A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i was pulling into a parking space in front of my apartment building and slowing down to park. my foot was on the brake slowing the car down to a complete stop when suddenly the car accelerated on it's own as if possessed. the car jumped over the curb of the parking space and smashed into the brick wall of my apartment building causing extensive damage to the front of my car and breaking the brick wall and window of the building. i know for a fact that my foot was on the brake and not on the gas pedal. this is clearly an issue with the vehicle. we have reported the issue to honda usa and they will provide further instructions after the vehicle is repaired. *kb

Reported in: MEDFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66517A

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord with michelin mxm4 tires, size p215/50/17. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side tires blew out. the contact had to replace the tires three times due to the identical failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay half of the repair cost. the tires were replaced. the dot number was not available. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

STRUCTURE:BODY

the trunk door won't stay open on a low slope surface or under slight wind on a flat surface. door lock hit the head on multiple family members head causing bruises on head and headaches for months. i believe the root cause is that the trunk door spring is no strong enough to hold the door under normal use. report the problem to honda in new vehicle survey in 2007, but no response from honda. file a complaint to honda on sept. 2011. honda customer service denied the problem.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3HGCM56427G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the regulators of two rear windows made loud noise during window open operation on sept. 22, 2011. one of the window was not able to close all the way up after it was open. these two windows only are used less than a dozen times. it was raining that day. the windshield was smoggy while i was driving because the window was not able to close. the defrost was not able to clear the windshield. this defect can potentially resulted in fatal accident.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3HGCM56427G

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the regulators of two rear windows made loud noise during window open operation on sept. 22, 2011. one of the window was not able to close all the way up after it was open. these two windows only are used less than a dozen times. it was raining that day. the windshield was smoggy while i was driving because the window was not able to close. the defrost was not able to clear the windshield. this defect can potentially resulted in fatal accident.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3HGCM56427G

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord that has firestone champion hr tires, line size 215/50/r17. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for regular service, he was advised that the front driver and rear passenger tires were splitting. the tires were replaced and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/06/12

Reported in: RED OAK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66577A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my wife recently purchased the 2007 honda accord se from an elderly gentleman who has gently used the vehicle (having only driven the vehicle 53,000 kms in the four years he had it from new). all of the maintenance receipts are with the vehicle. imagine my surprise when i drove the car and discovered the brakes to be not acting as expected. upon review, i noticed that the rear brakes were worn down significantly and the rotors were badly scored. i was not expecting this on the rear brakes of such a car. apparently the brakes are a major concern on this vehicle, yet honda doesn't appear to be willing to take responsibility for the problem unless threatened (and even then it may not happen). my concern for the safety of this vehicle has resulted in me driving it very rarely and i feel that honda has duped me on this one. my toyota camry has over 200,000 kms on it and i just recently replaced the rear brakes on it after 180k. appreciate any information on how i can get my dealer to repair this problem (and what type of replacement brakes / pads / rotors i should be asking for). if they won't repair then i'll have to take it to a reputable brake specialist and have them fix honda's problem.

Reported in: DARTMOUTH AA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56727A

POWER TRAIN

since my purchase, june of 2007 i have had several problems with the brake system and at that time honda had fulfilled the quality expectations. however; a larger issue is at hand regarding my car transmission causing a leaking problem. upon discovering the leakage, i immediately took my car out for service. i have now found out that honda misdiagnosed the problem and performed unnecessary repairs charging me a $300 dollars out of my pocket. within couple of weeks i was back at the dealership to raise my concerns about consistent leakage. at this point they advised me that it's transmission needs to be replaced. after 3 months of arguing and writing letters to the honda ceo, finally the same case manager who refused to help me at first, offered a 50% coverage by honda to replace its transmission. that is around $2000 out of my packet fixing their defective transmission. at this point, i can't drive this car. the smoke and burning smell coming from under hood causes a safety concern. i worry that if i take this car for a ride it would be my last time seeing my family. my faith in this company has been ruined forever - but thanks to one person - they don't care. please help!!!

Reported in: COMMERCE TWN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56707A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

since my purchase, june of 2007 i have had several problems with the brake system and at that time honda had fulfilled the quality expectations. however; a larger issue is at hand regarding my car transmission causing a leaking problem. upon discovering the leakage, i immediately took my car out for service. i have now found out that honda misdiagnosed the problem and performed unnecessary repairs charging me a $300 dollars out of my pocket. within couple of weeks i was back at the dealership to raise my concerns about consistent leakage. at this point they advised me that it's transmission needs to be replaced. after 3 months of arguing and writing letters to the honda ceo, finally the same case manager who refused to help me at first, offered a 50% coverage by honda to replace its transmission. that is around $2000 out of my packet fixing their defective transmission. at this point, i can't drive this car. the smoke and burning smell coming from under hood causes a safety concern. i worry that if i take this car for a ride it would be my last time seeing my family. my faith in this company has been ruined forever - but thanks to one person - they don't care. please help!!!

Reported in: COMMERCE TWN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56707A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

since my purchase, june of 2007 i have had several problems with the brake system and at that time honda had fulfilled the quality expectations. however; a larger issue is at hand regarding my car transmission causing a leaking problem. upon discovering the leakage, i immediately took my car out for service. i have now found out that honda misdiagnosed the problem and performed unnecessary repairs charging me a $300 dollars out of my pocket. within couple of weeks i was back at the dealership to raise my concerns about consistent leakage. at this point they advised me that it's transmission needs to be replaced. after 3 months of arguing and writing letters to the honda ceo, finally the same case manager who refused to help me at first, offered a 50% coverage by honda to replace its transmission. that is around $2000 out of my packet fixing their defective transmission. at this point, i can't drive this car. the smoke and burning smell coming from under hood causes a safety concern. i worry that if i take this car for a ride it would be my last time seeing my family. my faith in this company has been ruined forever - but thanks to one person - they don't care. please help!!!

Reported in: COMMERCE TWN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56707A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchased new with retirement money hoping for long use. today dealer informs me it will cost me 200.00 to repair rear brakes only( 26000 miles.on car)after checking internet i see many other complaints of defective brakes on 2007 accords. with little mileage. please help.

Reported in: PULASKI PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56387A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle started to jerk while driving 25 mph and the steering wheel turned toward the right abnormally. as a result, the ignition key broke in half and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileages were 100,000.

Reported in: LAKE ELSINORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56757A

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle started to jerk while driving 25 mph and the steering wheel turned toward the right abnormally. as a result, the ignition key broke in half and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileages were 100,000.

Reported in: LAKE ELSINORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56757A

SEAT BELTS

2007 honda accord ex-navigation. i have owned this vehicle since 2010 with 30k. they should be multiple recalls on this vehicle. in 2 occasions on the highway, i was unable to stop this vehicle. i rear ended one vehicle doing 45 mph without the airbags deploying. the airbag light stays on with it flashing. i had a complete brake system overhaul. second time, the same thing happened. i pressed on the brakes and it takes so long for the vehicle to respond. dealership told me there was no issue with the airbags or braking system. after both accidents the airbag light flashes and stays on. also the seat belts stay in a locked position and won't retract. dealership says the piston in the seat belts were bad. i waited to have them fixed. good thing because both seat belts retracted after three weeks. separate issue with the seals on the outer doors. every time it rains i end up with 3 inches of water on the driver side rear floor. i had the dealership also check this. they said they fixed the problem. all problems still occur to this day. i had owned honda accords all my life of 48 years. i have my doubts of ever buying another honda vehicle after this awful experience.

Reported in: GUILFORD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM668X7A

AIR BAGS

2007 honda accord ex-navigation. i have owned this vehicle since 2010 with 30k. they should be multiple recalls on this vehicle. in 2 occasions on the highway, i was unable to stop this vehicle. i rear ended one vehicle doing 45 mph without the airbags deploying. the airbag light stays on with it flashing. i had a complete brake system overhaul. second time, the same thing happened. i pressed on the brakes and it takes so long for the vehicle to respond. dealership told me there was no issue with the airbags or braking system. after both accidents the airbag light flashes and stays on. also the seat belts stay in a locked position and won't retract. dealership says the piston in the seat belts were bad. i waited to have them fixed. good thing because both seat belts retracted after three weeks. separate issue with the seals on the outer doors. every time it rains i end up with 3 inches of water on the driver side rear floor. i had the dealership also check this. they said they fixed the problem. all problems still occur to this day. i had owned honda accords all my life of 48 years. i have my doubts of ever buying another honda vehicle after this awful experience.

Reported in: GUILFORD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM668X7A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2007 honda accord ex-navigation. i have owned this vehicle since 2010 with 30k. they should be multiple recalls on this vehicle. in 2 occasions on the highway, i was unable to stop this vehicle. i rear ended one vehicle doing 45 mph without the airbags deploying. the airbag light stays on with it flashing. i had a complete brake system overhaul. second time, the same thing happened. i pressed on the brakes and it takes so long for the vehicle to respond. dealership told me there was no issue with the airbags or braking system. after both accidents the airbag light flashes and stays on. also the seat belts stay in a locked position and won't retract. dealership says the piston in the seat belts were bad. i waited to have them fixed. good thing because both seat belts retracted after three weeks. separate issue with the seals on the outer doors. every time it rains i end up with 3 inches of water on the driver side rear floor. i had the dealership also check this. they said they fixed the problem. all problems still occur to this day. i had owned honda accords all my life of 48 years. i have my doubts of ever buying another honda vehicle after this awful experience.

Reported in: GUILFORD CT || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM668X7A

STEERING

between 11/04/11 and 12/03/11 my power steering hose busted and leaked out all my fluid for no apparent reason. my driver-side power window stopped working,and then my transmission started slipping and is getting progressively worse.

Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM82687A

POWER TRAIN

between 11/04/11 and 12/03/11 my power steering hose busted and leaked out all my fluid for no apparent reason. my driver-side power window stopped working,and then my transmission started slipping and is getting progressively worse.

Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM82687A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

between 11/04/11 and 12/03/11 my power steering hose busted and leaked out all my fluid for no apparent reason. my driver-side power window stopped working,and then my transmission started slipping and is getting progressively worse.

Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM82687A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that when the brake was applied, the brake would exhibit an abnormally loud noise as the pedal went to the floorboard. the contact stated that there was an extreme increase in stopping distance. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. the dealer replaced the master cylinder, brake modulator, brake pads, and the rotors were adjusted but to no avail. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.

Reported in: LAKEWOOD RANCH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the front brake master cylinder was leaking fuel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that he would replace the master cylinder at the owners expense. there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56457A

STRUCTURE

paint on the roof is coming off in large pieces.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56327A

AIR BAGS

i was in the driver seat of my 2007 honda accord with a passenger in the right side front seat. i was traveling in the left lane on a highway (476 southbound in pennsylvania, approximate mile marker 21) at 5:30 am with no cars to my immediate front, side or rear. with no provocation, all of the right side airbags went off, causing damage to the right ear of my passenger as well as myself. there was no impact whatsoever, as well as no potholes or road damage at all. the insurance adjuster as well as the collision center (vinart collision, associated with lehigh valley honda) both found no impact and no external reason why the airbags would deploy. if there had been another vehicle on the road near me, this could have very easily caused an accident and possibly more severe injuries. i have reported it to american honda corporation and they sent a representative to look at the vehicle. i have yet to receive any information from them as to why this has occurred. *kb

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

this description as contained in honda service bulletin 07-745 fits: brake pedal is low and feels soft. when you apply the brakes, the brake pedal travels lower and feels softer than normal.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM665X7A

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the front passenger window and the two rear windows failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the power window master switch failed because water had entered the switch area. the current mileage was 45,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 4/2/12 *cn

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56447A

STRUCTURE

2007 honda accord. consumer states driver and passenger doors/windows crackle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the repair shop four times for the same problem.*jb

Reported in: EUREKA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HCGM56887A

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and approaching a turn, the steering wheel began to vibrate. the failure recurred whenever attempting a turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. in addition, both headlights failed to operate and were replaced once a year on numerous times. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: JERSEY CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66597A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and approaching a turn, the steering wheel began to vibrate. the failure recurred whenever attempting a turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. in addition, both headlights failed to operate and were replaced once a year on numerous times. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: JERSEY CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66597A

STRUCTURE:BODY

the driver and passenger door rattle noise. i had taken the car to the honda authorized service center when the car was in warranty and they said it?s a lubrication issue. now i have been taking the car to the honda authorized service center more than 5 times and they were not able to fix it yet. the say they had done some taping etc, but after a day or so, it the same noise again especially on bumpy roads and it gets annoying most of the times. *tt

Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56307A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the brake pedal depressed. there was no warning before the failure occurred and the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure. the dealer test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. a diagnostic test was also performed and did not locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: PLAINSVILLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56187A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

honda issued two (2) tsbs for the air conditioner (a/c): 07-075 (11/02/2007) and 08-046 (07/18/2008) and a/c has never worked properly.

Reported in: MANASSAS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66477A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes unevenly have worn on the back, and there appears to be a caliper issue and the brake pads do not even cover the entire surface of the rotor. suddenly the car had a very difficult time stopping. with less than 28k miles the brakes should be fine. the back brakes need to be replaced but the front brakes are fine and the pads cover the entire rotor. honda needs to take responsibility for this faulty design of the rotors. *js

Reported in: FITCHBURG WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66587A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

on exiting from a beltway on to a ramp and applying the brakes to slow the car, it accelerated the car and as i took my foot off the accelerator, it sped up further. i applied the brakes and the emergency brake and after going very fast over several curbs and through an intersection i was able to stop the car along side of another curb. this damaged the right fender and activated the passenger side airbag. all of the tires were flattened and the frame bent, so the car could not be repaired. the event was quite frightening and fortunately there were no cars in the road or intersection and the car stopped before hitting any structure. i was alone and not injured. i had the car inspected during the past year, since it had accelerated a few times after i removed my foot from the accelerator and applied the brakes.

Reported in: TOWSON MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56417A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on exiting from a beltway on to a ramp and applying the brakes to slow the car, it accelerated the car and as i took my foot off the accelerator, it sped up further. i applied the brakes and the emergency brake and after going very fast over several curbs and through an intersection i was able to stop the car along side of another curb. this damaged the right fender and activated the passenger side airbag. all of the tires were flattened and the frame bent, so the car could not be repaired. the event was quite frightening and fortunately there were no cars in the road or intersection and the car stopped before hitting any structure. i was alone and not injured. i had the car inspected during the past year, since it had accelerated a few times after i removed my foot from the accelerator and applied the brakes.

Reported in: TOWSON MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56417A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on exiting from a beltway on to a ramp and applying the brakes to slow the car, it accelerated the car and as i took my foot off the accelerator, it sped up further. i applied the brakes and the emergency brake and after going very fast over several curbs and through an intersection i was able to stop the car along side of another curb. this damaged the right fender and activated the passenger side airbag. all of the tires were flattened and the frame bent, so the car could not be repaired. the event was quite frightening and fortunately there were no cars in the road or intersection and the car stopped before hitting any structure. i was alone and not injured. i had the car inspected during the past year, since it had accelerated a few times after i removed my foot from the accelerator and applied the brakes.

Reported in: TOWSON MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56417A

SERVICE BRAKES

while braking the steering wheel began to shake. took to the dealer who insisted a pebble or something must have gotten between so they wont replace pads for free. this problem has continued since and i keep paying their prices which is really affecting my life.

Reported in: SOUTH GATE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56397C

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she noticed that when she applied the brakes that the vehicle would jerk abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 44,490.

Reported in: EAST NORTHPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56827A

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that water leaked inside of the vehicle near the front driver's seat belt area after a rain storm. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the seat belt, sun roof frame and headliner. the failure recurred following the next heavy rain. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,100.

Reported in: FORT LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56787A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

getting off interstate 95 (ct), slowing down for stop sign, brakes failed. shifted to park, pulled emergency brake, foot still on brakes to no avail. bump car in front of me before stopping. no warning lights whatsoever. called 911 and reported accident. drove car the next day to nearest honda dealer in westport, ct. explained accident to service technician. was informed that they found air entering abs modulator. they indicated that it was unsafe to drive. had to order part and repair was completed on may 9th. requested original service manager (mahwah honda, nj) of problem and asked to speak to a honda regional representative to discuss as to why no warning lights and may be caused by a defective modulator. as of today, have not received any feedback after numerous emails and telephone calls to mahwah honda. seems like honda do not want hear about these problems. i requested and received the modulator that was originally in the car. someone will get hurt if honda do not act on this problem. honda forums shows many 2007 accord brake problems. please help. thank you.

Reported in: NEW CITY NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66547A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

car was idling waiting as a gas station, foot on brakes, in drive gear, all of a sudden, the engine started to rev up (like car in neutral and pressing the gas pedal), i shifted to park and pulled the emergency brakes. car stopped revving. car was returned to the dealer the next day. they could not duplicate the problem. again, on or about september 23, 2008, it happened again while waiting on line at the gas station. did the same as before, shifted to park, pulled emergency brakes on. revving stopped. returned car to dealer, explained problem again. they road tested car, checked idle control, and transmission pcm for failure codes and retrieved none. the same problem happen again approximately 3 more time after that and the problem had not recurred since. did anyone encountered a similar problem with their honda accord? if i did not shift to park, would the car accelerate even if my foot was still depressing the brake pedal? i read on one of the honda forums that someone said it was a software problem? appreciate any feedback.

Reported in: NEW CITY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66547A

ENGINE

car was idling waiting as a gas station, foot on brakes, in drive gear, all of a sudden, the engine started to rev up (like car in neutral and pressing the gas pedal), i shifted to park and pulled the emergency brakes. car stopped revving. car was returned to the dealer the next day. they could not duplicate the problem. again, on or about september 23, 2008, it happened again while waiting on line at the gas station. did the same as before, shifted to park, pulled emergency brakes on. revving stopped. returned car to dealer, explained problem again. they road tested car, checked idle control, and transmission pcm for failure codes and retrieved none. the same problem happen again approximately 3 more time after that and the problem had not recurred since. did anyone encountered a similar problem with their honda accord? if i did not shift to park, would the car accelerate even if my foot was still depressing the brake pedal? i read on one of the honda forums that someone said it was a software problem? appreciate any feedback.

Reported in: NEW CITY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66547A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord hybrid. the contact was traveling 45 mph when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly, crashing into the rear of another vehicle twice. the contact sustained injuries to the hand. the police were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 40,000.

Reported in: VIRGINA BEACH VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCN36487C

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the horn failed to activate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was working up to standards. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM727X7A

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit shifting contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number :11v395000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module -tcm, pcm) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the vehicle was repaired however, the shifting failures persisted. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileages were 122,000.

Reported in: SCOTTS VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56457A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that after shifting from park to reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without any warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,445. updated 10/10/12*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer found no failures with the vehicle. the manufacturer stated the unintended acceleration was caused by the driver placing a foot on the brake and acceleration at the same time. the consumer foud this to be false, stating that it would feel unnatural to depress the brake and accelerator at the same. the consumer tested this theory at home after the meeting took place. updated 10/15/2012 *js

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56307A

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v395000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module tcm, pcm) and was taken to the dealer for repairs. after the repairs, the vehicle exhibited an unusual wining noise when shifted into first gear. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: OXFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56787A

SERVICE BRAKES

when backing out of our downwardly-sloped home driveway, the vacuum assist for the brakes fades or doesn't work at all. brakes work fine going forward. this is a potential safety issue if someone were walking on the sidewalk behind the backing up car, because once the vacuum assist fails, it is very difficult to press the brake pedal hard enough to stop the car in reverse. the above-described event occurs often.

Reported in: KAYSVILLE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56427A

ENGINE

i was passing a car on the expressway doing 75 mph and the engine sent an errant signal to the spark plug causing it to grenade . this sent pieces into the engine destroying it. this happened with only 47000 miles on the 3.0 vtec v6 motor. the first motor blew the exact same way. the previous year i was stuck in a snow bank so i was putting it into drive then reverse to rock the car out of the snow bank and the engine sent an errant signal to the spark plug causing it to grenade . this sent pieces into the motor destroying it. honda replaced the first motor because it was still under factory warranty but wouldn't replace the second motor because it wasn't under factory warranty even though it happened with less than 50,000 miles on the motor. i was forced to purchase a used car so i could get to work and the honda dealership wouldn't give me anything for trade-in from their piece of junk accord.

Reported in: WATERFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i was driving on the interstate with the flow of traffic, approx 60 mph, when there was a sudden explosion, and smoke filled the inside of my honda accord. i maintained driving control, and pulled over to the side of the road, after gaining my composure. the passenger side curtain airbags were covering my entire front and rear passenger side. the headliner was ripped, along with the passenger front seat. i realized that the airbags had deployed for no apparent reason.

Reported in: MARION AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM55387A

ENGINE

i was passing a car on the expressway doing 75 mph when the engine sent too strong a current to the spark plug which grenaded it. this sent pieces into the engine destroying it. the engine is honda's 3.0 vtec v6. the engine had less than 50000 miles on it when it happened. the first engine blew the same way when the motor grenaded the spark plug at 53000 miles. honda replaced the first engine because it was under factory warranty. honda of casper wyoming would not replace the second motor because the factory warranty was up. this is ridiculous for them not to stand by a motor when it has less than 50000 miles and the same problem that the first engine and many other owners have experienced. i was forced to buy a used car so i could get to work and was not given any trade in value. i even had to pay for the tear down on the blown motor .

Reported in: WATERFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66417A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have already had to replace the drivers side power window motor. then in july while my car was parked for a week i came back from vacation used the remote to unlock the car and it would not work. i had to manually unlock the door. then realized that the only power window that works now is only the drivers side. while searching on the internet for a remedy to this issue i found many, many honda users that this has happened to. i see that the master switch has been recalled but only on the crv. maybe, this should be extended to the 2007 honda accord also. this is an extreme safety issue since i am unable to quickly unlock the door with the remote and none of the other windows will roll down or unlock. the replacement on the power window motor was over $300. any help would be appreciated. thank you for looking into this matter.

Reported in: ODESSA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

i have already had to replace the drivers side power window motor. then in july while my car was parked for a week i came back from vacation used the remote to unlock the car and it would not work. i had to manually unlock the door. then realized that the only power window that works now is only the drivers side. while searching on the internet for a remedy to this issue i found many, many honda users that this has happened to. i see that the master switch has been recalled but only on the crv. maybe, this should be extended to the 2007 honda accord also. this is an extreme safety issue since i am unable to quickly unlock the door with the remote and none of the other windows will roll down or unlock. the replacement on the power window motor was over $300. any help would be appreciated. thank you for looking into this matter.

Reported in: ODESSA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

had vehicle serviced a day later i heard a clicking noise. this noise continued. i thought it was a fuse. then two days later the driver window will raise and lower by the master control switch. the passenger front and rear windows would not lower only click when pushing the master control switch/button. i took vehicle to honda they said it was not under warranty but after a diagnostic fee of $59 it was working however the switch isn't grounded properly and still makes the clicking noise and won't work with the key trying to lower the windows. i then observed online that there was a recall for v6 model of 2007 accords. mine is a 4cyl. honda wants about $359 for the repair. the repair is for the master control window switch.

Reported in: ROCK HILL SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56427A

SEATS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the driver's side seat rail would not allow the seat to lock into place, causing the seat to move freely as the contact was driving or applying the brakes. the contact was unsure as to what caused the failure. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the seat rail. the failure mileage was 32,725.

Reported in: SUN CITY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66457A

POWER TRAIN

as i started the car in the morning, i felt jerk while it changed gears from 1st to 2nd and so on. i think it is a safety issue since it is unexpected and car can fail anytime and may cause accident. i have spoke to other owners of 2007 honda accord 3.0 and they have same problems, and i have also tried to contact american honda but received no response.

Reported in: EAST ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

as driving on the highway around 50mph, i applied brakes and it almost had no stopping power. later that day i checked it with the dealer and got brake pads and brake rotors changed. not even after two months the braking power has faded. please get this issue fixed as it is causing excessive braking problems which can cause an accident and damages.

Reported in: EAST ELMHURST NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

driving 10mph and just made a left hand turn when the driver side, side curtain airbag deployed. the bag hit the operator in the head /neck area causing pain to his neck. no accident occurred or no obstructions in the road where hit to cause deployment.

Reported in: ALLLENTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM567X7A

SERVICE BRAKES

in very cold weather the car does not have brakes. the dealership told me that this a defect with this car. honda is aware of the problem but has not done a recall. i am the second owner of the car. the previous owner was in az, therefore would not have had a problem. i am very fortunate that i did not have an accident. the dealership stated that the brake valve had to be replaced in all the 2007 honda accord hybrids. i think that this should be investigated. ## vin failed ##

Reported in: LAKEWOOD CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

on a six hour vacation trip, i began to experience acute middle back pain. i had begun a new job about a year prior to this trip, in which i made commutes of about 1 hr. and 15 minutes round-trip on 4-5 days a week. i had noticed over the course of my new commute that my car seat became increasingly uncomfortable. however, while on this long six hour trip, about 3 hours into the trip i began to feel severe back pain. i don't think we had taken a rest break by this point in the trip. it became uncomfortable for me to rest my back in the seat, as my middle vertebrae felt very sensitive to the touch. it then became more difficult to sit in a chair for more than a few minutes, and of course the driving posture became increasingly painful and uncomfortable. after some chiropractic treatment, the intensity of the pain has lessened, but the discomfort has never fully gone away. in recent months a physician has treated my back pain by with a prescription strength topical neuro/inflammation ointment. the physician has not yet given a specific diagnosis to my condition, but the pain and discomfort seems to be lessening very gradually. i believe the pain and discomfort is caused by the pronounced "cupping" shape of my car's seat and headrest, which keeps me from finding a comfortable posture while driving, especially on long-distance drives.

Reported in: ENTERPRISE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56857A

STRUCTURE

paint is horrible, looks more white than the original black!

Reported in: MOOREVILLE MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM568X7A

ENGINE

check engine light went on and off a few times, took it to autocheck and found a code. took it to dealer, they could not locate the code and claimed there is no issue they can find, come back when it happens again. few weeks later, the check engine light came again in the evening, and now with other problems, the whole electric system including lights, radio etc started dancing on and off, abs light came on and off. happened for a few minutes and then everything went smooth. i took the car back to dealership and they claim the code p0685 was found and there was a software update for the pcm and they applied that update. i asked why was there no intimation about it and the response was that it was not considered as one of the critical updates. with the experience i had, the way things were happening in that 2-3 minutes of electric system dance, anything could have gone wrong with the car. there should be a recall notice sent for this update.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56837A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

check engine light went on and off a few times, took it to autocheck and found a code. took it to dealer, they could not locate the code and claimed there is no issue they can find, come back when it happens again. few weeks later, the check engine light came again in the evening, and now with other problems, the whole electric system including lights, radio etc started dancing on and off, abs light came on and off. happened for a few minutes and then everything went smooth. i took the car back to dealership and they claim the code p0685 was found and there was a software update for the pcm and they applied that update. i asked why was there no intimation about it and the response was that it was not considered as one of the critical updates. with the experience i had, the way things were happening in that 2-3 minutes of electric system dance, anything could have gone wrong with the car. there should be a recall notice sent for this update.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56837A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

check engine light went on and off a few times, took it to autocheck and found a code. took it to dealer, they could not locate the code and claimed there is no issue they can find, come back when it happens again. few weeks later, the check engine light came again in the evening, and now with other problems, the whole electric system including lights, radio etc started dancing on and off, abs light came on and off. happened for a few minutes and then everything went smooth. i took the car back to dealership and they claim the code p0685 was found and there was a software update for the pcm and they applied that update. i asked why was there no intimation about it and the response was that it was not considered as one of the critical updates. with the experience i had, the way things were happening in that 2-3 minutes of electric system dance, anything could have gone wrong with the car. there should be a recall notice sent for this update.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56837A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

check engine light went on and off a few times, took it to autocheck and found a code. took it to dealer, they could not locate the code and claimed there is no issue they can find, come back when it happens again. few weeks later, the check engine light came again in the evening, and now with other problems, the whole electric system including lights, radio etc started dancing on and off, abs light came on and off. happened for a few minutes and then everything went smooth. i took the car back to dealership and they claim the code p0685 was found and there was a software update for the pcm and they applied that update. i asked why was there no intimation about it and the response was that it was not considered as one of the critical updates. with the experience i had, the way things were happening in that 2-3 minutes of electric system dance, anything could have gone wrong with the car. there should be a recall notice sent for this update.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56837A

POWER TRAIN

i began having trouble with my power steering at least a year ago, if not more. upon taking the car to my regular place of maintenance i was informed there could be an issue with the power steering pump but, since it was expensive to replace, it was suggested i replace the fluid first, which i did. problems persisted and again suggestions from both honda and other repair/ maintenance facilities were to have the hose or fluid replaced. the hose was never replaced by me. upon receipt of the safety recall issued in feb 2013 for the "power steering hose" i took my car in to landmark honda in alexandria, va to have the recall processed on my car. i was informed the "power steering hose" was replaced, per honda but was also informed the issue with my car was not the specific hose honda identified in the recall???????? i was informed my "reservoir hose" was leaking therefore causing my power steering pump to fail. upon arguing with the local honda dealership i was informed i was out of luck to have the issue resolved by honda. i placed a call to american honda motor co., inc and was informed of the exact same thing because "the hose that honda identified as faulty was in fact replaced, that was just not the issue with your car." this letter is being sent because, how does the power steering fail on a 6 year old car and how can honda tell me all of these issues are not related to the same recall? i want these issues addressed as a safety concern and as an expense concern on my part. all of these issues are 100% related and have caused my power steering pump to go bad but honda will take no responsibility for it. honda is responsible for fixing this on my car and i want this information made public since clearly they want to ignore it. i expect to be contacted by honda or by the national highway traffic safety administration and i expect nhtsa to do its job.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66517A

POWER TRAIN

manual transmission failed completely, with no warning .

Reported in: ZACHARY LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM713X7A

ENGINE

2007 honda accord ex v6 coupe. first failure incident came at around 88,000 miles on the car. check engine light came on and said it was due to an oxygen sensor bank 2 sensor 1. replaced the oxygen sensor and the code disappeared. at about 96,000 miles the same error code came on. did some research and found that this was common amongst this model accord and engine v6. after about 5,000 miles of driving on this code with a new oxygen sensor, the cel(check engine light) flashed. i was driving on the highway in about 70 degree weather and traveling at 65 mph. after pulling over to check the car, the spark plug and coil pack had blown completely out of cylinder number 5..(another common issue for 2007 honda accord v6). have not taken it to the dealer for repair costs, but the entire engine will now have to be replaced. there needs to be a recall out for this as it will not cause me to replace the entire engine. i will be calling honda as well to see what they will be doing about this problem.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2007 honda accord ex v6 coupe. first failure incident came at around 88,000 miles on the car. check engine light came on and said it was due to an oxygen sensor bank 2 sensor 1. replaced the oxygen sensor and the code disappeared. at about 96,000 miles the same error code came on. did some research and found that this was common amongst this model accord and engine v6. after about 5,000 miles of driving on this code with a new oxygen sensor, the cel(check engine light) flashed. i was driving on the highway in about 70 degree weather and traveling at 65 mph. after pulling over to check the car, the spark plug and coil pack had blown completely out of cylinder number 5..(another common issue for 2007 honda accord v6). have not taken it to the dealer for repair costs, but the entire engine will now have to be replaced. there needs to be a recall out for this as it will not cause me to replace the entire engine. i will be calling honda as well to see what they will be doing about this problem.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i had alignment/suspension issues (along with car groaning at low-speeds and turns) for several weeks. local mechanic originally thought it was a tire or alignment problem because the tires were wearing unevenly in an odd pattern and car was pulling strongly. the problems persisted, so i then took the car to my local dealer. the dealer identified the problem as the compliance bushing. i had never heard of this auto part before, but after the dealership told me about it, i researched it on the internet and saw dozens of complaints about this issue from honda accord owners on various honda forums. the car is a 2007 honda accord ex-l v6.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66537A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the seat position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 39,926.

Reported in: MILWAKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66537A

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who detected that both front bushings were severely cracked. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66587A

AIR BAGS

had to stop short when coming around a bend as a vehicle ahead made a sudden illegal left. hit last vehicle in line, did not damage car hit at all. my car was damaged left front panel as i swerved left while braking, body damage was only 800.00 approximately. air bag damage 5800.00 approximately. air bags deployed, mother broken rib, self burnt eyelashes and neck disc injuries.

Reported in: WASHINGTON NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM723X7A

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

2007 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to rear doors latch issues. *smd the consumer stated the rear door would not close, despite the several times she tried to close it. she attempted to push the white piece of plastic in the same position as the door, but it would not budge. the door had to be tied with rope, in order for her to proceed home.

Reported in: BLACKWOOD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my v6 honda accord had problems reversing up a slope/incline from the day i bought it a little over two years ago. initially it was just a problem on steep slopes. it got worse over time. it finally got to the point where i couldn't push on the gas at all when it was in reverse or the transmission would lock up and the car wouldn't reverse at all. i called honda and inquired about the problem but was told there were no issues reported in regards to the transmission on my model year. they said they had issues on prior model years but not on mine and said there was nothing they could do as it was no longer under warranty. i also inquired at two local honda dealers and they said they the same thing. i did find several other accord owners' posts online that stated they have had their transmissions fail or cause them problems as well. i finally had to take the car in and have it repaired at my own expense.

Reported in: SANDY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66807A

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 175,000. updated 10/22/13 *cn updated 10/24/2013 *js

Reported in: BRISTOW VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56197A

STEERING

i had my vehicle serviced at honda of spring dealership in texas. they did a power steering flush. after they were done, they told me my high pressure power steering hose was leaking and had to be replaced. it was not leaking before i had the vehicle serviced. they wanted over $600 to replace the hose. i believe the hose was defective and the flush finished it off. the dealership told me the hose was not recalled for my vehicle vin number. i can't afford to pay that much for a hose and the car might catch on fire if the hose is not replaced. if it does, i am suing honda for defective high pressure power steering hose damages.

Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56327C

STRUCTURE:BODY

the passenger side door allows moisture/water to enter the passenger compartment when it rains/snows and during car washes.

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCMB2647A

POWER TRAIN

when initially driving the car from a parked/stopped position the transmission slips/stalls. i have nearly had an accident due to oncoming traffic nearly colliding with me due to the cars sluggish acceleration. there is some noise present during operation of the vehicle.

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM82647A

STRUCTURE:BODY

the paint finish/clear coat is very dull and has faded. also the paint is peeling off around the rear window area.

Reported in: LAWRENCEBURG IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM82647A

POWER TRAIN

i was driving & notice my car was driving a little bit sluggish & kept on getting worse, so i took it in to the dealer they had my car for a week & told me that both cat. converters had to be replaced, the cause: tensioner leaking & mounts broken, so i paid for work, got my car back but it seemed like they didnÂ??t even touch my car because it was driving the same way it was the day i took it to be fixed, i had call the dealer told them & they told me to continue driving & it should go back to normal again, it wasnÂ??t even a week later & not only was car losing power while driving, i heard a loud pop noise come from the engine & then car came to a complete stop, also car was leaking oil at the bottom all over the road, had to find away to get it off the road (traffic was busy), when i got it back to the dealer again, they were giving me the run around they had my car for 4 months, & didnÂ??t even offer me no means of transportation, i had to pay for the work they done $2000 (powertrain warranty should of covered) the day i got it back the engine was making a ticking noise, so i call them to see if thatÂ??s normal, they told me, yes, that it just needed to be broken in, they had replace short block and the some internal parts, since they made think i could trust they're work they did & gave me their word & didnÂ??t want to be months with out a car i continue to drive it, constantly having to change oil or add more, now its been a little bit over a year & the ticking noise never went away & things kept getting worse, so i finally took it back in to dealer they have had it for 2weeks now and haven't done anything to my car, not even the recall that was on my car, they called me yesterday telling me that i would have to pay for a whole new engine due to internal damage, due to the work that they had done in the past.

Reported in: CARSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

ENGINE

i was driving & notice my car was driving a little bit sluggish & kept on getting worse, so i took it in to the dealer they had my car for a week & told me that both cat. converters had to be replaced, the cause: tensioner leaking & mounts broken, so i paid for work, got my car back but it seemed like they didnÂ??t even touch my car because it was driving the same way it was the day i took it to be fixed, i had call the dealer told them & they told me to continue driving & it should go back to normal again, it wasnÂ??t even a week later & not only was car losing power while driving, i heard a loud pop noise come from the engine & then car came to a complete stop, also car was leaking oil at the bottom all over the road, had to find away to get it off the road (traffic was busy), when i got it back to the dealer again, they were giving me the run around they had my car for 4 months, & didnÂ??t even offer me no means of transportation, i had to pay for the work they done $2000 (powertrain warranty should of covered) the day i got it back the engine was making a ticking noise, so i call them to see if thatÂ??s normal, they told me, yes, that it just needed to be broken in, they had replace short block and the some internal parts, since they made think i could trust they're work they did & gave me their word & didnÂ??t want to be months with out a car i continue to drive it, constantly having to change oil or add more, now its been a little bit over a year & the ticking noise never went away & things kept getting worse, so i finally took it back in to dealer they have had it for 2weeks now and haven't done anything to my car, not even the recall that was on my car, they called me yesterday telling me that i would have to pay for a whole new engine due to internal damage, due to the work that they had done in the past.

Reported in: CARSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

SEATS

[xxx] of apollo casualty company insurance as subrogee of [xxx], our insured says we were driving west on stearns road when we noticed a plastic/rubber smell coming from the dashboard. about 30 seconds later we noticed smoke coming from the passenger side dash. at which point we pulled over and exited the vehicle. i walked over to the passenger side to check on the smoke and immediately noticed flames from up under the dash. we backed away from the vehicle and within two minutes the car was engulfed in flames. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: DES PLAINES IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56137C

ENGINE

[xxx] of apollo casualty company insurance as subrogee of [xxx], our insured says we were driving west on stearns road when we noticed a plastic/rubber smell coming from the dashboard. about 30 seconds later we noticed smoke coming from the passenger side dash. at which point we pulled over and exited the vehicle. i walked over to the passenger side to check on the smoke and immediately noticed flames from up under the dash. we backed away from the vehicle and within two minutes the car was engulfed in flames. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: DES PLAINES IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56137C

STRUCTURE:BODY

[xxx] of apollo casualty company insurance as subrogee of [xxx], our insured says we were driving west on stearns road when we noticed a plastic/rubber smell coming from the dashboard. about 30 seconds later we noticed smoke coming from the passenger side dash. at which point we pulled over and exited the vehicle. i walked over to the passenger side to check on the smoke and immediately noticed flames from up under the dash. we backed away from the vehicle and within two minutes the car was engulfed in flames. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: DES PLAINES IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56137C

TIRES

this is the second same size cooper tire that has failed the same way in the same time frame. the tire was properly inflated and began to lose air even though it had no punctures in the tire. the tire started to run low and the sidewall cracked and did not deflate but ran with low pressure. i noticed that the tire was low but not deflated. upon examination of the tire the same cracks appears on the side wall and nothing was hit that had abraded the tire. both tires were size 215/50 r17 cs4 v xl bw 95 tl. both tires lasted approx 15-17k miles before failing and approx 2 years in each case. one was replaced by the tire dealer only because i had bought the tire protection policy and the other was no longer covered as replacements are no longer covered after 12k or 1 yr. both tires could not be repaired as the sidewall has failed.

Reported in: MATAWAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM663X7A

POWER TRAIN

per honda manual recommendation for a tune-up @100,000 mile; on april, 2013 i went into nalley honda for my 100k tune-up. shortly after this service was performed, my car stared to pulsate. i return my car back to dealer and was advised i need a fuel flush. they stated this was not part of the tune-up, but should be done with a tune-up. i paid for a fuel flush. the problem still existed. i went back to the dealer and inquired if they had changes all six of my plugs and wires. they said yes...i asked why was i still having this issue after getting a tune-up. i was asked the grade of gas i use. i told the service tech 87, that is what the manual recommended. i was told to try 93 grade for about a month to see if that will filter and clean the lines. i did... however, the problem still occurs but not as bad. i call and scheduled an appointment for saturday after thanksgiving. i'm now being told my transmission is going bad (torque converter). i said that is not possible. a 2007 vehicle with only 117,000 mile and my transmission is going out. while sitting in the customer waiting area, a gentlemen with the same identical vehicle as mine told me he had more mile on his vehicle than mines, but his transmission went out also and he had to have his rebuilt for around $2,000.00. i said there is no way transmission should be going out on a 2007 model vehicle with only 117,000 miles. honda need to investigate if this is a defect issue. the service manager said no, honda does not have a recall on the problem. someone please help!

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

per honda manual recommendation for a tune-up @100,000 mile; on april, 2013 i went into nalley honda for my 100k tune-up. shortly after this service was performed, my car stared to pulsate. i return my car back to dealer and was advised i need a fuel flush. they stated this was not part of the tune-up, but should be done with a tune-up. i paid for a fuel flush. the problem still existed. i went back to the dealer and inquired if they had changes all six of my plugs and wires. they said yes...i asked why was i still having this issue after getting a tune-up. i was asked the grade of gas i use. i told the service tech 87, that is what the manual recommended. i was told to try 93 grade for about a month to see if that will filter and clean the lines. i did... however, the problem still occurs but not as bad. i call and scheduled an appointment for saturday after thanksgiving. i'm now being told my transmission is going bad (torque converter). i said that is not possible. a 2007 vehicle with only 117,000 mile and my transmission is going out. while sitting in the customer waiting area, a gentlemen with the same identical vehicle as mine told me he had more mile on his vehicle than mines, but his transmission went out also and he had to have his rebuilt for around $2,000.00. i said there is no way transmission should be going out on a 2007 model vehicle with only 117,000 miles. honda need to investigate if this is a defect issue. the service manager said no, honda does not have a recall on the problem. someone please help!

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my issue relates to the power steering system. this is something that developed over time, worsened, i paid boatloads of money over time, only to have it reoccur over & over. i've actually experienced other issues but since this is a safety issue, and i've paid good money to have repaired on a few occasions, only to be back at square one today barely able to steer the car i've decided to stick to this alone. this issue is probably as much an issue with defective power steering as it is with honda not addressing my problem. in other words since from around 50,000 thru today this has been an ongoing problem which they only suggested to do one service, the problem temp would go away, only to reappear shortly thereafter dragging me back in all over again. high-pressure hose @ $58,000, almost immediately thereafter power steering pump that i waited till 72,000 to pay for, almost immediately thereafter the rack & pinion which i put off till 93,000 due to the cost and how much all of the other problems were costing me. today the car has 104,000. i had all work done by honda up to 85,000, but have tried to save money and have had someone else do the rack & pinion and a few other costly items since. i went back to honda today for their opinion - net result - all of the above items have a bad leak and need to be done all over again - $2400 cost! the other thing i want to add is the recall on honda accords "high pressure power steering hose" - of course, the recall was not until after i'd already paid for the service - my car's hose went bad & needed to be replaced for the same reason as which all of the other hondas were under recall for (the heat of the engine caused it to melt). when i heard about the recall i anticipated receiving a letter in the mail but never did - the reason was that the recall for the hose was for many other model years not including 2007 (my car year).

Reported in: ESCONDIDO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56167C

VISIBILITY

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the contact stated that the headlights and the interior lights flashed on and off and a strong burning odor emitted while driving. the dealer advised that nhtsa campaign number 13v260000 (visibility) was performed however the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 88,871.

Reported in: SAN JUAN PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMGD38687S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2007 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to vsa and engine lights came on then vehicle lost power. *smd the consumer stated the speed went down from 65 mph to 20 mph. he tried to step on the accelerator to regain speed, but to no avail. so, he decided to turn off a ramp to prevent any accident. a week prior, his wife experienced the same problem. his wife took the vehicle to the dealer, where they stated the computer needed to be updated, as they were unable to diagnose the problem. *jb

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66497A

SUSPENSION

took care in for maintenance. was told compliance bushing is wearing and should be replaced soon. i'm finding this item cost about $20. and several hundreds to fix due to labor. looking at all the blogs, this particular item has upset many because of the design and looks to be a cash cow for the dealerships. if i wee to purchase all bushings for the lower control arm (3 each side) the total in parts would be $89. but to have the dealership to replace just one busing would be over $500. the lower control arm has to be removed to replace just the one bushing. to purchase the lower control arm which includes the 3 bushings, is just over $300 per side. plus reading all the blogs, the compliance bushing has a tendency to wear quickly. honda should fix at no cost to the owner.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

STEERING

took care in for maintenance. was told compliance bushing is wearing and should be replaced soon. i'm finding this item cost about $20. and several hundreds to fix due to labor. looking at all the blogs, this particular item has upset many because of the design and looks to be a cash cow for the dealerships. if i wee to purchase all bushings for the lower control arm (3 each side) the total in parts would be $89. but to have the dealership to replace just one busing would be over $500. the lower control arm has to be removed to replace just the one bushing. to purchase the lower control arm which includes the 3 bushings, is just over $300 per side. plus reading all the blogs, the compliance bushing has a tendency to wear quickly. honda should fix at no cost to the owner.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66567A

AIR BAGS

we were driving north on interstate 495 in virginia near mile marker 45.2 . we hit a rock in the road puncturing tire. the air bags exploded out of their compartments on passenger side tearing up seat off the car and ceiling compartment of the car. the explosion was so loud it rendered me deaf, but my hearing is cleared up some now.

Reported in: STARKVILLE MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56837A

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud noise from the steering wheel. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: MIRA LOMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3/4 power windows failed to work. because i was over my mileage by a little my extra warranty that i apid a lot of money for would not pay to fix this. i also had a problem with my petal sesor, which my mechanic said many honda's have. the petal sensor cost me over $700 out of pocket and the power window switch cost me $218. i wont be wasting my time buying a honda anymore. i know they last a long period of time and this and that. their customer service is the worst. i am going to try toyota now, hopefully they are better. i know toyota has been in the limelight lately, but at least they came foreward not like gm.

Reported in: HADDON HEIGHTS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56127A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2007 honda accord has a starting problem. initial diagnosis test leads to faulty ignition switch as the cause. the car does not start on the first attempt. it starts after turning the key for more than 5 times.

Reported in: EAST GREENBUSH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM56897A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2007 honda accord had starting problem, and the engine stalled when i backed up sometimes,especially when in hot condition. it will eventually started after 3 or 4 time when i tried to started. the mechanic didn't find any problem with starter or battery, but i change it anyway for my safety; the problem still there. after researched on the internet, i changed the ignition witch; the problem solved. honda should look into this problem to prevent accidents or deaths. my car engine shut off when i backed up a few times not in forward. hopefully it will not happen in forward condition to any drivers.

Reported in: SUNNYVALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HJYK16368H

POWER TRAIN

engine mounts are cracked. when checking the internet there are a high number of incidents. this has to be a safety issue and should be a recall to have the cracked mounts fixed !

Reported in: LITCHFIELD PARK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle when the brake pedal was released with the vehicle in park. there were no injuries. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a rubbing noise coming from the vehicle. there were no indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer stated that they would send a representative to the dealer to inspect the vehicle. the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 16,815.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM66437A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

after a week long period of heavy rain, three out of four power window switches on the driver's side door failed. it seems like the 'master power window switch' may have shorted out. all windows except the driver's window fail to open now from any window switch in the entire car. after searching online, people report this to be a common problem in this generation of accords (2003-2007). honda has also recalled the honda fit 2007-2008 for this same reason/part. http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=7262-en

Reported in: EL CERRITO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56387C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after a week long period of heavy rain, three out of four power window switches on the driver's side door failed. it seems like the 'master power window switch' may have shorted out. all windows except the driver's window fail to open now from any window switch in the entire car. after searching online, people report this to be a common problem in this generation of accords (2003-2007). honda has also recalled the honda fit 2007-2008 for this same reason/part. http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=7262-en

Reported in: EL CERRITO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCM56387C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that immediately after starting the vehicle, it began to vibrate violently without warning. the contact mentioned that the vibrations increased, particularly when the vehicle was at a complete stop. the failure has recurred on several occasions. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 91,300.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM826X7A

SEAT BELTS

my husband and i were hit by a driver who went thru a red arrow. the air bags did not deploy even though the car was hit on drivers side fron the head light past the rear door. both the windows were broken on driver's side there was glass everywhere, damage was extensive. the driver's and front passengers dual-stage airbags, driver's and front passengers side airbags and side curtain airbags did not deployed. the seat belt on passenger side did not tighten up went passenger was thrust forward. the magnitude and force of the crash caused abrupt jerking to our heads and necks. the range of motion in my neck is very limited i cannot turn head to see blind spots or back out of parking spots when driving. we both have disc problems to our back and neck causing us difficulty when walking, standing or sitting and in our every day living. if the airbags deployed our injuries would not have been so extensive and our lives would be better.the car was repaired using some used parts costing $12,000.00 to repair. i feel this car is unsafe. six airbags did not deploy in a major car crash and someone could be driving this car today. we bought this honda because of all the safety features but they failed to work.

Reported in: LAGUNA WOODS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56427C

AIR BAGS

my husband and i were hit by a driver who went thru a red arrow. the air bags did not deploy even though the car was hit on drivers side fron the head light past the rear door. both the windows were broken on driver's side there was glass everywhere, damage was extensive. the driver's and front passengers dual-stage airbags, driver's and front passengers side airbags and side curtain airbags did not deployed. the seat belt on passenger side did not tighten up went passenger was thrust forward. the magnitude and force of the crash caused abrupt jerking to our heads and necks. the range of motion in my neck is very limited i cannot turn head to see blind spots or back out of parking spots when driving. we both have disc problems to our back and neck causing us difficulty when walking, standing or sitting and in our every day living. if the airbags deployed our injuries would not have been so extensive and our lives would be better.the car was repaired using some used parts costing $12,000.00 to repair. i feel this car is unsafe. six airbags did not deploy in a major car crash and someone could be driving this car today. we bought this honda because of all the safety features but they failed to work.

Reported in: LAGUNA WOODS CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JHMCM56427C

AIR BAGS

while i was driving 40-45 mph i was involved in a car accident which caused my airbag to deploy. i suffered severe burns on both of my hands caused by a powdery substance emitted from the airbag.

Reported in: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM56117A

AIR BAGS

i had previously filed a complaint 7/31/2013. id number: 10532958. due to the recent recall of air bags honda had purchased by a certain manufacturer and the time frame being allowed to honda to rectify, i felt the need to update my complaint. the impact to the car in from was so minimal they did not have a dent, our airbags deployed at 30-35 mph, reading other complaints, yes the sound was horrific, likely to hitting a brick wall, the seat belt tension rod snapped at the impact, my eyelashes were burnt and at the time i reported the complaint i was under the impression that i had suffered two herniate disc's from this. far worse, one disc had herniated so badly it was pressing against my spinal cord, i was at a 50% risk of becoming completely paralyzed. i had cervical disc removal surgery. too many complaints about this, either exploding without cause with debris and chemical causing injuries and or not operating at all, peoples lives are at stake, honda should not be allowed to take their time in assessing these types of damages.

Reported in: WASHINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM723X7A

SEAT BELTS

i had previously filed a complaint 7/31/2013. id number: 10532958. due to the recent recall of air bags honda had purchased by a certain manufacturer and the time frame being allowed to honda to rectify, i felt the need to update my complaint. the impact to the car in from was so minimal they did not have a dent, our airbags deployed at 30-35 mph, reading other complaints, yes the sound was horrific, likely to hitting a brick wall, the seat belt tension rod snapped at the impact, my eyelashes were burnt and at the time i reported the complaint i was under the impression that i had suffered two herniate disc's from this. far worse, one disc had herniated so badly it was pressing against my spinal cord, i was at a 50% risk of becoming completely paralyzed. i had cervical disc removal surgery. too many complaints about this, either exploding without cause with debris and chemical causing injuries and or not operating at all, peoples lives are at stake, honda should not be allowed to take their time in assessing these types of damages.

Reported in: WASHINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM723X7A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owned a 2007 honda accord. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. the contact's vehicle spun around and crashed into a fence. the driver side was damaged extensively and both frontal air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained major injuries and the passenger suffered minor injuries. both occupants received medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: VILLA HILLS KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1HGCM72357A

TIRES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord equipped with bridgestone potenza g109 grid tires, size p205/60/r16. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the tires were cracked. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle and tire failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: ROSLYN HEIGHTS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGTM563X7A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when i have an adult passenger sitting in my 07 accord front passenger seat i occasionally see the passenger airbag off light lit up. the passenger is about 95 pounds and i believe it should be sufficient to keep ensure airbags are kept alive for an grown up adult. i am very concerned about this and worried that airbag may fail to deploy. i request honda and nhtsa to consider this complaint seriously and investigate asap before it is too serious.

Reported in: AUBURN HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

AIR BAGS

when i have an adult passenger sitting in my 07 accord front passenger seat i occasionally see the passenger airbag off light lit up. the passenger is about 95 pounds and i believe it should be sufficient to keep ensure airbags are kept alive for an grown up adult. i am very concerned about this and worried that airbag may fail to deploy. i request honda and nhtsa to consider this complaint seriously and investigate asap before it is too serious.

Reported in: AUBURN HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66507A

SERVICE BRAKES

i recently had purchased a 2007 honda accord se from the honda dealer on 12/20/2012. march of 2013 i wasf having some problems with my brakes, so i thought. i took it to the honda dealer. they stated the caliper was sticking on the left rear side and that was the sound that i was hearing. so i had to have my caliper replaced and my brakes. so it is now august 2013, the same caliper is sticking again. but of course it is out of warranty to have it replaced again.. there has to be something wrong with this picture for the same exact problem in a little more a years time.

Reported in: RUTHER GLEN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or replaced. the manufacturer had not been notified. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Reported in: LEXINGTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HGFA16547H

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that the power steering hose was replaced under recall nhtsa campaign number 12v222000 (steering). however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: JERSEY CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM66597A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when i went to go turn on my car the radio went dark. i have done some online research and apparently this is a common problem for model years 2000,2001,2003,2004,2006,2007, and 2008. i also have issues with the interior ceiling light. it keeps burning out. i have also experienced my power windows go down on its own after i locked the vehicle by pressing the remote button. occasional, when i put my key in the ignition and im about to turn on the car i hear a buzzing sound be fore it officially starts.

Reported in: VINELAND NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl-the contact owns a 2007 honda accord hybrid. the contact stated that after going over a bump, the driver side sun visor independently opened. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the sun visor needed to be replaced. the contact replaced the driver side visor himself and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. jb

Reported in: SYCAMORE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JHMCN36537C

AIR BAGS

tl-the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the side skirt air bag and driver's seat air bag deployed independently. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. ne

Reported in: CEDAR HILL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: