2009 Honda Accord electrical problems

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Electrical · 252,000 miles · TX

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact discovered potential odometer fraud regarding a purchase off Facebook Marketplace. Following a private sale, the contact had the vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic, who identified a significant mileage discrepancy. While the odometer displayed approximately 147,000 miles at the time of purchase, subsequent investigation revealed the actual mileage was 252,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Electrical · 225,000 miles · OR

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 92,000, and at the time of reviewing the Insurance, it was discovered that the mileage was 225,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Electrical · IL · fire

Alternator caught on fire

Filed Jul 25, 2025 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · MS

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts without warning. After obtaining a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 52,000 and it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing an oil leak. The dealer diagnosed that the valve cover gasket had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the valve cover gasket was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a hairline fracture in the engine housing had caused the oil vacuum seal to fracture and the oil to leak. The dealer replaced the engine housing. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal loud sound coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle skipped gears and lunged forward. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH, the contact noticed a burning chemical odor. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights. The contact then drove to the residence, where the contact opened the hood and noticed that the battery had melted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to three different independent mechanics; however, the mechanics were unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact was informed that the failure might be related to a faulty electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Electrical · NY

Had to replace the battery. Turns out the alternator was not charging the battery. I then replaced the alternator. The alternator was contaminated with oil from the VVT. The Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Assembly that is located above the alternator needs to be replaced also. Otherwise the oil leak will damage the alternator again.

Filed Oct 10, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · CO

The SRS unit has failed which is an acknowledged problem in some 2008-2010 honda accords but my particular model is not eligible for the recall. Considering the failure and the acknowledgment from honda on this exact issue, my car should be eligible for the recall free of charge. I came to know about this problem because of the airbag indicator light being on.

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 70,950 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle shutoff without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to racine honda - dealer service & parts (9501 washington ave, racine, wi 53406) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective alternator. The contact had the alternator and the head gasket replaced. Since the initial failure, the contact stated that the same failure recurred on three separate occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer each time to have the alternator replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no further assistance. The vehicle had been repaired for the fourth time. The failure mileage was 70,950.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 170,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to howdy honda (5519 e ben white blvd, austin, tx 78741, (512) 686-1544) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the diagnostic trouble code showed an open circuit within the wiring harness which caused an increased resistance in the driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.