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ProblemsByVin Index / 2010-HONDA-ACCORD / COMPLAINTS
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2010 Honda Accord owner complaints

579 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 5 complaints shown

131 total in this category · critical · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/31/2014 ODI #10669261.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

12/30/2016 ODI #10938829.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Honda accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/16/2017 ODI #11055050.0

"takata recall" I want this repaired/ replaced and will be part of the class action law suit

12/16/2017 ODI #11055059.0

Takata recall- I tried to get an appointment with a Honda dealership in towson,maryland and they won't give an appointment because my VIN is not listed as requring my car to be checked for the airbag.

12/16/2016 ODI #10935912.0

Takata inflator, recall in july 2016 and now it is the end of december 2016 and the replacement parts still not available????????????

brakes 5 complaints shown

115 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/29/2021 ODI #11445386.0

E brake failed three times since owning car in 8 years. Rear left brake rotor stuck brake pads burning replaced 4 times in 8 years Is this much recurrence dangerous?

12/27/2010 8,000 mi ODI #10372616.0

Rear brake pads were worn unevenly at 8,000 miles? Inboard brake pads worn down to < 1 mm where the inboard pads were still at 3.5 mm costing $ 220 brake job. This was brought up to the poway californial Honda service advisor, service manager and service director who all stood by the initial response given "it's normal". *tr

12/19/2011 30,000 mi ODI #10440467.0

When I took the car for servicing to the open road Honda (rt 1s) in nj, they told me that the wear and tear on the rear brake pad is heavy and it needs to be replaced. I drove the car mostly highways during my previous job for most of the miles and I didn't even apply much brakes and now the dealer is saying that the rear brake pad is gone and it needs to be replaced. However the front pad is as good as new. How can it be. I came to know that there is a class action suit with Honda on this subject, but it seems they're covering only a certain few VIN number, this is total absurdity, if the braking system is failing for any / all models of Honda, it should be considered. *tr

12/18/2010 11,000 mi ODI #10371181.0

I own a 2010 accord with 11000 miles on it, 9 months old. The rear brake pads are supposed to be worn out and the dealer wont cover it under warranty. I was told that it will cost $199+tax and I had to leave the vehicle with the service station for 3 days for the part to be stocked. *tr

12/17/2015 36,000 mi ODI #10810858.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda accord. The contact stated when making a left turn, a screeching noise occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake pads needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure occurred every time a left turn was intended. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

engine 3 complaints shown

98 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/23/2017 ODI #11056234.0

Since december, 2016 the engine has been using excessive oil. I have regularly scheduled oil changes every 5,000 miles (synthetic). On 7/13/17 the oil was changed but I was told that the engine oil was very low. It was changed again on 12/21/17 with less than 4,000 miles since the last change. Again the check engine light was on. This problem is definitely getting worse.

12/21/2022 ODI #11498462.0

Vehicle has 73k miles every 1000k miles its burning at least a quart of oil

12/21/2018 145,000 mi ODI #11162954.0

Had to replace three ignition coils within about eight months. Then, one of the ones had been replaced (#1 cylinder), developed a problem. Mech tech informed/showed me that plug had fouled - due to possible piston ring problem. Learned from cars.com that there was a problem with piston rings of 2008 - 2012 accords and Honda had offered a special extended warranty to correct them. I was never notified by Honda of this corrective action, ergo I missed the eight years and unlimited mileage from the original vehicle-in-service date deadline (car was purchased in june 2010). To replace the engine would cost more than the car is worth. National highway traffic safety administration at 888-327-4236. Reference tsb no. 13-078. Do I have any recourse at all? Is there anything that I can do?

other 2 complaints shown

12/29/2011 ODI #10441628.0

I leased a new 2010 accord ex 4-cyl. On the drive home from the dealer I noticed the seat was not to my liking and tried to adjust it to no avail. The discomfort caused by the lumbar support in the active restraint system in the front driver's seat is intolerable. As others have noted, it is very noticeable on long drives over an hour and may cause a safety issue by the distraction it creates due to constantly shifting around trying to find a comfortable position. I have contacted Honda of america and have gone back to the dealership several times with no solution. I'm dismayed by Honda's lack of response to this problem and specifically to my complaint with a 'sorry'. I'm now experiencing back pain which I've never had until driving this car around for the last two years. *kb

12/23/2019 39,000 mi ODI #11290992.0

When alarm goes off it locks my doors and windows and I can't get out until it stops I was trapped inside car in summer like 101 outside book said roll window down and open the door from the outside handle the window well won't open and I can't open my door and I'm locked in there with no air in the dead of the summer this is a real problem. One time I tried to get out and the alarm went back on again and I was locked in there another five or 10 minutes even my neighbor came out and tried to help me

lighting 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
12/29/2010 ODI #10373220.0

The daylight running lights on the 2008-2010 Honda accord are very bright and the signal lights are relatively dim and directly inboard of the running lights making the signal lights extremely difficult to see. The daylight running lights mask the signal light. As the daylight running lights are always on, the danger is any time during daylight hours. No fix has been offered by Honda. Permanently disabling the daylight running lights on this automobile is the only sensible answer to this problem. *tr

wheels 1 complaint shown

9 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $400 · see wheels cluster analysis →
12/27/2010 20,980 mi ODI #10372618.0

Rear wheel bearing failure at freeway speed (manifested by grinding noise and burnt smell) and premature and uneven wear on rear brake pads. (1) dealer service at pacific Honda in san diego ca misdiagnosed the failed bearing as the "often" encountered brake pads "issue" with "2010 Honda accords". $220 brake job later, grinding noise is still present. Shaft was discolored due to heat but dealer claims "it's ok". *tr

powertrain 1 complaint shown

38 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/23/2015 68,818 mi ODI #10811844.0

My accord oil light illuminated on and off when there was 40% oil remaining, and therefore, I took my vehicle into fletcher jones Honda, which is where I regularly go for routine maintenance service. Then I received horrific news concerning the life of my vehicle, which is in need of a brand new 3.5-liter vtec v6 engine, which will costs $12,372.87. This was especially alarming news because, my vehicle is only six years old and I've only have Honda to service it. Also, it was recommended that the following maintenance is performed: timing belt replacement $565.39; clutch assembly $2,019.86; spark plugs replacement $209.52 and syn power (efi service/fuel injection cleaning service $159.95,which brings my out of pocket costs to $15,327.59.

visibility 1 complaint shown

15 total in this category · severe · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/19/2017 125,000 mi ODI #11055446.0

I was driving to work on the sam houston tollway going about 70 miles (with the flow of traffic) in 65 degree weather when I heard a loud sound like an explosion. I could not pull over where I was so I continued to drive. I heard the wind like you would if your windows were down a bit. I pulled the opening of the sunroof (the cover that is inside the car) and I heard the glass. I shut it immediately and drove to work. Upon arriving at work I inspected the sunroof and found no debris that would indicate something had struck my car. I called my husband and he had researched this and saw the article that brought me here to your website.

steering 1 complaint shown

18 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/16/2013 34,975 mi ODI #10555643.0

2010 Honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to power steering rack and pump replacement. *smd

Showing 300 of 579 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Honda/Accord#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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