2010 Honda Accord: check engine light

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

I own a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerks, and fails to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal on the hwy. The check engine warning light VSA is on. In 2022, I had Honda replace the engine, However, just after the warrenty expired, I started to experince the same issues. The vehicle has been sitting since 2023, and so I have it in the shop now (2026). He has replaced the spark plugs but there is misfire code for cylindars 1 and 2. The mechanic states that it's an engine issue. The vehicle was had been diagnosed and repaired on multple occassions. A scanner has been used mutiple times to retrieved a code for a misfire in the engine. Replaced the engine, time and chain, spark plugs, catalac converter, ignition coil. Mileage is 165,000

Filed Aug 29, 2025 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact replaced the spark plugs and became aware that the parts were covered in oil. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while restarting the vehicle there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failure. The contact used a scanner and retrieved a code for a misfire in the engine. The contact replaced the spark plugs after each issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 26, 2023 · IN

I own a 2010 Honda Accord. I was driving on the highway while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake and failed to operate as needed. I was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a dealership where the vehicle was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. I have 59,000 original miles on it! I was told by the service advisor that it was common in Hondas with v6 due to the Ecco or vcm. I found out extended warranty was given to owners, I didn't. I want to know why I didn't and why I never received a recall? I'm not spending $6000 for something that was a terrible design. Please call Helen Crowe or David Bryant 317‑701‑7600 or email [email protected]

Filed Aug 19, 2022 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake and failed to operate as needed. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a relative’s residence where the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure but no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 7, 2022 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when he drives his vehicle over 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would lose power. The contact stated that the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle failed to increase in speed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank sensor, spark plugs, as well as catalytic converter. The vehicle was driving normally for about a year, however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer or manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V004000 (Electrical System) however his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000

Filed Jul 16, 2021 · Engine · 142,357 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with oil consumption failure and that the piston rings need to be replaced. The oil was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V004000 (Electrical System) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,357.

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Engine · 75,402 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking sound was heard coming from the engine with check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dch honda of mission valley (5812 mission gorge rd, san diego, ca 92120) on three separate occasions and was given three separate diagnosis. The contact was first informed that the brakes were defective and needed to be replaced however, after the repair, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who informed her that the axle needed to be replaced. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that her axle was fine and did not need to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken back to the same dealer for a third time where the contact was informed that the failure was due to excessive oil consumption. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on her vehicle and that the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. *bf

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Engine · 68,694 miles · NY

On a road trip to mass, check engine light blinks and car runs poorly. Stop at the nearest honda, garber honda in rochester, ny. First made aware of recall. Garber says repair is made and is covered under recall program. I was advised to return if problem comes back and told I had unlimited miles to do so. Car continues to consume oil. I was unaware that the consumption was part of the extended warranty campaign regarding the number 2 cylinder. 26 october - 9 november 2018 check engine light starts to blink and car runs poorly. On the road I take it to the nearest honda, lia honda of williamsville, ny. Number 2 plug fouled again. I was told the warranty campaign had ended and I had to bring in all the maintenance records to qualify for a 'good will' repair. I fax and called northtown but records from previous years not available due to dealership buyout. I paid to have spark plug replaced. I spent 3 weeks exchanging emails with adrian bonsey at lia to resolve the issue. In my final follow up he mentions he had cleared the exchange of emails from his system. I go online and research the issue discovering the warranty campaign letter, a letter I had never been given before.I am unable to get my emissions done for the state of ny due to a nearly always on check engine light. I consume 2 - 3 quarts of oil between oil changes and foul out a plug every few months. I think honda owes me a repair since the previous repair did not resolve the known issue.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Engine · 145,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the check engine and vehicle stability assist system warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and six codes appeared. The vehicle was taken to route 23 honda (located at 700 nj-23, pompton plains, nj 07444, (888) 733-9372), where it was diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine · 90,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The following day, the vehicle was towed to autonation honda thornton road (located at 1979 thornton rd, lithia spring, ga 30122, (770) 674-6078) where it was diagnosed that the spark plug was misfiring and needed to be replaced. Also, a computer reset was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 09633930. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Engine · DE

Takata recall..I've had a problem with the engine light flashing and vsa light. The first time it happened I was on busy i95 with my infant in the car needless to say I was afraid and I call honda immediately and took it to honda in de they said nothing was wrong, the second time it also happened on the road I returned to honda and they suggested that it was low on oil which was strange because I only get oil changes from honda, the third time it happened while driving on the highway I returned the car back to honda and they suggested that it was the engine and it was leaking oil and the cost would be $3500. This has happened to a few honda owners and I feel it should be recalled because this is a obvious problem with the oil leaking and engine and before there is a serious injury because of this problem it should be recalled immediately

Filed May 30, 2018 · Engine · 84,534 miles · AZ

October 2017-check engine light was flashing while in motion on a highway. Vehicle was shaking and hard to drive, pulled over to safe area. Unable to move vehicle once ignition was turned off and on. Towed to nearest dealer. Recall was preformed; computer update and spark plugs were replaced. May 2010-check engine light came on once ignition turned on. Vehicle was taken for diagnostics and air bag recall. While driving vehicle kicked while on the freeway. Honda states oil was 3 quarts too low. Oil indicator was at 30% and never warranted low oil. Oil was added and I was instructed to come back once I have driven 1000 miles to see if engine is burning or consuming too much oil. If so, service stated an engine replacement may be needed and could be costly.