2006 Honda Accord: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 9, 2025 · Steering · 141,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the smoke increased while at a complete stop in traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle after pulling over to the side of the road and after arriving at the residence. The contact stated that the power steering hose was leaking at the back of the engine, near the firewall, onto the catalytic converter, and onto the power steering lines. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V222000 (Steering); however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair could not be performed because the power steering pump was an aftermarket part. The contact stated that the dealer failed to honor the recall repair, which only involved the power steering hose replacement. The vehicle was taken to Automotive Technology of West Islip, where the contact was informed that the vehicle should be repaired under the recall. The mechanic contacted the manufacturer on the contact's behalf; however, the manufacturer confirmed that the recall repair could not be performed because the power steering pump was an aftermarket part. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 11, 2022 · Steering · OH

My car is leaking power steering fluid somewhere. I can fill it to the recommended line, drive 10 minutes down the road and start having problems turning again. It is worse when turning slowly like when backing out of a parking spot and then turning the wheel to be able to accelerate in the correct direction. I have also noticed smoke coming from my car if I am sitting in park after putting fluid in, it is worse if I have my heat on. I am currently pregnant and this is my only form of transportation to be able to get my son to and from school and myself to work and every where else I have to drive to. I have almost hit parked cars because I can't get the steering wheel to turn. I am afraid that I will be driving down the road and end up not being able to turn into a curve in the road or something and end up rolling/wrecking my car. I am afraid that my car could catch on fire while I am waiting in the pickup line for my son which would put other parents, children, and other cars at risk. Yes the problem has been confirmed. The vehicle has not been inspected. No warning lamps or anything. I have been dealing with this for almost 3 months. It is causing pain in my neck, back, arms, and shoulders.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Engine · CO

According to a honda dealership I am having power steering issues related to the hose getting too hot and eroding causing my car to start burning under the hood causing not only a burning smell but also visible melting to areas of my vehicle both under the hood and areas on the passage side of my vehicle near the windshield. I am lucky my car did not set in fire while driving around with my 7 year old in the car with me. Especially considering the issue had gone undiagnosed for several weeks although I had been attempting to find the source of the issue.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Engine · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal noise from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The VIN was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Steering · 132,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the contact stated that her vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated after exiting her vehicle and entering her home she noticed her vehicle was on fire. The fire department responded and there were no injuries. The contacts vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 97,000 miles · TN · fire · 1 injury

I took my honda accord e6 into darrell waltrip honda for a recall to repair a power steering hose. I picked the car up and returned 27 miles on the interstate directly to my home. I was told the repair procedure was to take 5 hours plus oil change but it actually took less than 60 - 90 minutes. I parked the car in my garage and went upstairs into the house. About 12 minutes later the alarms went off and I found the garage and car in flames with heavy smoke. The forensics fire expert says that the fire was caused by oil that had sprayed across the back inside of the car which was ignited by the catalytic converter - probably due to a faulty repair by the mechanic or by a faulty repair procedure designated by honda or the dealership. The fire thus far has caused more than $200,000 damages to my home plus injury to me. I understand that at least four other drivers have experienced the same problem.

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Steering · 160,000 miles · CA

Power steering pressure line hose started leaking and is dripping down on to the exhaust heat shield. Mechanic had same model car catch on fire due to this problem, even though it was a v4 not a v6. V6 model has recall for this issue. V4 does not. Ours is also a v4. We were advised not to drive the car and now required to replace the hose at $336. The hose is very close to the engine and is not protected from heat, also when it fails it will drip on the heat shield. We believe the v4 model should be included in the recall and is a safety risk to owners.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Steering · 60,000 miles · AZ

I noticed my vehicle was leaking fluid on the garage floor. Later my steering started to get rigid and make noises. While I was driving I started to smell something burning. I took the vehicle into the closet shop and I was told that my high pressure power steering hose was leaking oil on the exhaust system and was dangerous to be driving because of a fire. After, I fixed my vehicle I noticed that there was a recall for the same issue on the 2003-07, v6 honda accords. According to the honda service bulletin the recall was the same hose by just a part number apart. Because my honda accord in a 4 cylinder it was not shown as being eligible to be fixed by honda. I am very disappointed in honda!!

Filed Oct 14, 2012 · Steering · 83,247 miles · AL

My 2006 honda accord ex v6 was taken on a trip. The first day of the trip, dark smoked poured into the vehicle through the interior vents and also came out from under the hood. A very large amount of dark smoke was involved and also had a distinct smell of burning. It appeared as though the car was going to catch on fire. We immediately pulled off of the road, jumped out of the car, and called a tow truck to take the vehicle to a nearby honda dealership. The service manager called to say the high pressure hose had a hole in it which caused fluid to leak onto the catalytic converter. He said the pump seals were leaking and the power steering pump needed to be replaced. We were without a car for two and a half days while on vacation. Later found out appletree honda in fletcher nc charged $314 for a used pump, though never telling us it was used. The hose cost $136.43, along with other belts, etc... We left with a $914.00 bill.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Engine · 78,000 miles · CA · fire

Smelled smoke in interior compartment as of I was about to park the car. Got out of the car with all passengers.. Then seconds later the engine was in flames. By-standards grabbed extinguishers (4) in total but did not put the flames out. Fire dept came, cut open the hood and put it out with water. Front bumper and headlights had melted completely. Battery and fuse box nearly gone and nothing but bare wires all over the engine. Even the head cover all melted.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Body, Locks · 82,840 miles · CA

My daughter was not able to open the driver side door from either the inside or outside door latch. This really scared her so that we she walked to our house doors she was shaking. This is a 2-door coupe and she was scared and almost panicking. She asked me what was wrong with the door because she could not open it. I investigated and the remote door opener was working. Even used the manual key to try to open the door but the latch would not engage to open the door. My biggest concern was the safety issue. What if my daughter was driving and had an accident and she had to get out of the car? What if the car was on fire? There is obviously a design flaw in the way the door was designed. I went to the dealer and I was told that there were other honda cars that have had the same issue. Again, this is a safety issue. I am not aware if the other honda owners who have had the same problems have actually reported this. I have seen several online post complaining about this problem...

Filed May 25, 2011 · Steering · 90,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated the power steering hose leaked oil into the exhaust system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no recalls for the failure and the cost to replace the hose would be $400. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The manufacturer offered no other assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 06/10/11 *bf the power steering high pressure hose leaked onto the exhaust generating smoke and a burning smell. The vehicle was taken to an acura dealer who stated that the smoke was caused by a failure of the high pressure steering hose which was included on a safety recall by the same manufacturer for two separate acura models with the same engine and high pressure power steering hose as the one in the honda accord. However, there was no recall for the failed part on the honda model. The replacement hose and installation would cost $400. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. The manufacturer offered no other assistance. The vehicle was repaired by the acura dealer at the vehicle's owners expense of $438.80. The replacement part listed on the dealers repair invoice is the same as the failed part listed on the service bulletin filed with the federal safety agency by the manufacturer. Updated 08/31/11