2010 Honda Accord: engine failure

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 Oct 11, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · MI · fire

While backing out of my garage, my daughter observed flames coming out from the front center of the hood. I then put the car into park, and we got out of the car. I opened the hood, and observed smoke coming out of the alternator, and flames coming from the lower engine area. I then went into my garage to get my fire extinguisher, and put out the flames. I then phoned a towing service to transport my 2010 Honda Accord to the Mobil Station at 12 mile and Farmington Roads where I normally have my Honda serviced. I then telephoned my mechanic at the Mobil station to let him know that the two truck would deliver my car to him shortly. My mechanic then recommended replacing the alternator and started, which I agreed to. The next repair was to replace the engine wiring in my Honda Accord, which did not repair the vehicle. After 8-9 days, could not repair my 2010 Honda Accord, On October 8, 2024 my neighbor and I visited Suburban Honda in Farmington Hills, and were told to contact Honda America to open a case, which we did. After phoning 800‑999‑1009, and sharing the details of the engine compartment fire, an official Honda case [XXX] was opened to document the engine fire in my 2010 Honda Accord. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that at approximately 47,000 miles, the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that the engine was replaced under warranty related to tsb-12087 however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the engine required a quart of oil every 3-5 days. The oil consumption was confirmed by an independent mechanic. The contact was also informed that the failure was due to defective piston rings which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Engine · 145,000 miles · NH

Had to replace three ignition coils within about eight months. Then, one of the ones had been replaced (#1 cylinder), developed a problem. Mech tech informed/showed me that plug had fouled - due to possible piston ring problem. Learned from cars.com that there was a problem with piston rings of 2008 - 2012 accords and honda had offered a special extended warranty to correct them. I was never notified by honda of this corrective action, ergo I missed the eight years and unlimited mileage from the original vehicle-in-service date deadline (car was purchased in june 2010). To replace the engine would cost more than the car is worth. The federal safety agency at 888‑327‑4236. Reference tsb no. 13-078. Do I have any recourse at all? Is there anything that I can do?

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.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TN

Our engine suffered a massive engine failure due to high oil consumption issue. The car lost all of its oil and there was absolutely no indication of such situation. I opened a case with honda care, but as expected, they denied any responsibility even though these vehicles are impacted with such issue and the fact that I received a service bulletin. I will never buy another honda.

Filed Jan 28, 2018 · Engine · IL

Excessive oil consumption, the car is burning 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. The accord oil change guide per the owners manual is an oil change every 7000 miles. I was driving the car with no oil on the dipstick which is a danger of full engine failure on the road. Honda tested the vehicle and has evidence of the excessive oil consumption. They settled a class action lawsuit agreeing to extend the engine warranty and perform repairs. The dealer stated that v6 engines are not covered in the the technical bulletin issued by honda. I clearly see v6 as being impacted and listed in the class action lawsuit. The dealer instructed me to contact corporate which is my next step.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 43,000 miles · NJ

When starting the car at a cold start, you hear a loud grinding noise sounds for 2 or 5 seconds. There is a tsb 09-010 regarding a vtc actuator that drains of oil and is not properly lubed when starting the engine cold, causing the grinding noise until oil reaches the part again. Grinding noises in an engine are bad, and could lead to catastrophic engine failure should the abrasive metallic parts (due to grinding when there is no oil in the actuator) becoming lodged. This engine failure could happen at any time, possibly in a highway lane. While my car engine has not yet seized, there are online reports of this happening. Currently, honda will only fix this issue under warranty. They also give the car owner a really hard time proving the issue, requiring the car be left at a dealership overnight to replicate the problem. A loaner vehicle is at your expense. If the car is not under warranty, this expensive repair bill is at your expense. If your car is under warranty and they are not able to replicate the noise, both the loaner car and diagnostic fee are at your expense. This greatly reduces the number of people willing and able to have this important safety issue fixed. Running engine components without oil should be a recall. It is clearly a safety issue that can cause other problems with your engine. If the engine stalls unexpectedly, it could lead to death.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Brakes · 30,034 miles · OH

I have had a very troubling and disappointing experience with the honda accord my wife and I purchased from rick roush honda (medina ohio) in july of 2010. I have attempted to work out a solution through the dealer but was told by the assistant service manger that the honda zone manager has refused to offer any compensation. We were expecting a normal $25.00 - $30.00 oil change. Imagine our surprise when the total cost for the services came to $515.32. A) maintenance minder code ?b? Service $82.27. I have no issue with this service as it makes good common sense. B) replaced engine and cabin (hepaa) air filters per maintenance minder code ?2? Code. $66.55. Again no issue. C) replaced rear brake pads and rotors $323.02. This is where I have an issue. According to the inspection checklist; rear pads frozen in pinches? Caused the rotors to overheat. There is no reason why this should have occurred to a vehicle with 30,000 miles. Rear brakes should last 60,000? 70,000 miles. It is quite obvious this premature brake wear is a braking system defective the same as or similar to the issue in the class-action lawsuit settled in late 2010. Have or will other 2010 honda accord owners experience the same problem? Has honda orchestrated a cover up to avoid the bad press and a costly recall at the expense of the safety of its customers? I expect a reimbursement from honda for the $323.02 charge including the sales tax. That will be a total of $344.02 ($323.02 + tax of $21.00.