1994 Honda Accord: ball joint or control arm failure

8 of the 369 complaints about the 1994 Honda Accord describe ball joint or control arm failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Ball joint or control arm failure by model year

2024
1
2023
1
2022
1
2021
1
2019
1
2018
3
2016
1
2015
1
2014
2
2013
3
2012
4
2011
3
2010
9
2009
2
2008
3
2007
11
2006
4
2005
3
2004
6
2003
6
2002
7
2001
4
2000
9
1999
10
1998
25
1997
13
1996
2
1995
2
1994
8
1992
2

What owners say

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Suspension · 149,991 miles · CT

I was driving in my car on february 22, 2006 and the entire drivers side front wheel and suspension collapsed. The tire and wheel literally came off the vehicle as I was traveling in a straight line at 30 miles per hour. I was fortunate enough to slow the car down and immediately pull over on the side of the road without injury. The police had the car towed and the mechanic later made the repair. He told me the lower ball joint was defective.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Suspension · 37,500 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

On march 10, 2004 my wife was travelling south on I-5 in tualatin, or, when suddenly the automobile went out of control and veered sharply to the right. The automobile went over an embankment, and down into a large ditch. My wife was seriously injured, and is still recovering today. She experienced a double fracture of her right heel, five broken ribs, a severely lacerated right arm and wrist, a lacerated right knee, internal injuries, a collapsed right lung, and massive chest contusions. The internal chest injuries have resulted in 4 liters of fluid on the lungs, and pneumonia. Her automobile was a 1994 honda accord ex 2 dr., and it was totaled. Investigation has revealed that this model honda has experienced lower front ball joint failure which can cause loss of control of the vehicle, and a severe accident. This is exactly what happened to my wife. Honda issued a recall letter on this defect, but my wife never did receive any such letter. I have written to honda motor car co., they have investigated the accident, but I have heard nothing from them.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Suspension · 38,500 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's wife was seriously injured when vehicle went out of control, veered off the highway, went over an embankment into a large ditch. (nar) *ph premature lower ball joints.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Suspension · MA

While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a noise coming from vehicle. Soon after front end right side dropped to the ground. Vehicle proceeded into a skid. Technician serviced vehicle, and determined ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 2, 2002 · Suspension · VA

Driving at 30 MPH, all of a sudden the car wouldn't steer straight and then the front right wheel "came off". Diagnosed as the lower ball joint "shattered" tearing away and damaging the control arm, inner ball joint and a few other items. Vehicle was serviced regularly. Dt

Filed Apr 4, 2002 · Suspension · NH

Front end lower ball joint cracked and broke while driving vehicle. Wheel disengaged at 70-75 MPH; then, again at 40 MPH. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 20, 2002 · Suspension · NH

While driving at 70 MPH, right lower ball joint cracked and broke, causing the wheel to come off. Front left lower ball joint on passengers side disengaged shortly after and broke. *ak consumer could not steer the vehicle due to the vehicle slamming down to the pavement, however the vehicle slid off to the right without hitting anything, the failure also caused the axle to be torn out of the transmission/engine block, consumer states that the break on both faulty ball joints is at the same place, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repair costs.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Suspension · MD

When the ball joint broke, the entire are came out of the drivetrain.