2007 Honda Accord: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 25, 2023 · Steering · 320,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering fluid hose had failed causing the power steering fluid to leak into the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V222000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Airbags · 108,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 honda accord. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle in his driveway and it caught on fire overnight. The contact stated that the inside the vehicle was destroyed by the flames and the driver's side small window was broken. However, the outside was not damaged. There were no injuries sustained. The contact stated that the police and fire department was called the next morning and came to the residence. A police report was filed. The fire department informed him that the fire was caused by the air bag module exploding and of an unknown air bag module recall. The vehicle was determined a total loss by the fire department. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The vehicle currently was still sitting in the contact's driveway. The failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Steering · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda accord. While at a stop light, smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact pulled the vehicle from the driveway into the street due to a leak under the front of the vehicle. Upon inspecting under the hood, the contact noticed flames. The power steering hose caught fire. The fire extinguished itself, but may have damaged other components near the part. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v222000 (steering), but the contact did not receive a notification. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine the cause of the failure and to address the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Engine, Steering · FL · fire

2007 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire appears to have started from under front hood. *smd the consumer stated she read where similar honda vehicles were catching on fire due to a defect with the steering hydraulic power steering hose and she believed her vehicle may be in that category.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Airbags · 127,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

I was following to close, when the airbags deployed, it burnt my arm pretty bad, my arm felt like it was on fire, got a few lacerations, but really concerned about the airbags, that was extremely hot and could have caused some severe injuries, I cant have my carpal tunnel surgery that was scheduled because of the burns, not a happy person

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · WA · fire

I bought this vehicle from a honda dealership in the beginning of february 2015. The car had 2 or 3 previous owners who did an excellent job of keeping up with the maintenance. The car had also just been inspected in september of the previous year and passed with flying colors. I was in the process of relocating to the west coast with my fianc. Four hours away from our final destination, the car shut off and I noticed that the engine light flashed on. I quickly got the car to the side of the road before it completely died. My fianc and I hopped out the car to check under the hood. By this time you could smell the smoke coming from under the hood, but a fire was not visible looking directly under the hood. Another driver, who happened to be a fire fighter, who was on the same highway stopped and told us to back away from the car because there was a fire underneath the car. Once we moved back, we were able to see the fire under the car on the right hand side (if you're facing the car). We could also see that the fire was melting something. You could see the substance melting to the ground. The fire fighter called the police and investigated the fire himself. He said that it was some type of wiring issue and the fire dept. Confirmed this as well when they finally disconnected the battery to inspect the car. He again stressed the fact that we needed to stay back because the car could blow at any moment, which was devastating news because everything we owned was in the car. Thankfully a police officer arrived and diffused the fire. I noticed that there are no open recalls for this vehicle, but I did notice there was an investigation for some issue that could cause a fire under the hood. I absolutely loved this car and I only had it long enough to make 1 payment to my finance company. I just wanted to bring this to your attention to prevent any other incidents.

Filed Nov 14, 2013 · Body, Engine · 231,158 miles · IL · crash

[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).

Filed Oct 27, 2013 · Steering · 147,425 miles · TX

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.

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 45,000 miles · MI

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!!!

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 11,000 miles · NJ · fire

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2009 · Acceleration · 22,000 miles · PA · crash

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 22,000 miles · VA · fire · 2 injuries

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.