2010 Honda Accord: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 8, 2025 · Engine, Steering · CA

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine piston rings failed or malfunctioned. These parts were previously replaced under a Honda recall in 2018 due to excessive oil consumption. The same issue has returned — the vehicle is again burning oil. The engine and related components remain available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The excessive oil consumption can cause low engine oil levels, which may lead to engine damage or stalling while driving. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident, especially at highway speeds or in traffic. Additionally, the burning oil produces smoke that can obstruct visibility for the driver and nearby vehicles. im scared it might damager my life or the life of others. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The issue was confirmed by a Honda dealership, which verified that the vehicle is consuming excessive oil. However, they stated that the vehicle is no longer covered under warranty, despite the same issue being repaired under the 2018 recall. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes. The Honda dealership (manufacturer’s authorized representative) inspected the vehicle and confirmed the oil consumption problem. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. The vehicle displayed low oil level warnings, and I had to add oil between scheduled oil changes. These symptoms reappeared around 2021, approximately three years after the piston rings were replaced under the recall.

Filed Aug 16, 2022 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · PA · crash

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle lost power and began to fall out of gear from drive to first gear, additionally the contact said he lost reverse gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence and placed the vehicle in park (P) and the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There was damage to both vehicles' bumpers and hood with scratches and dents on both vehicles. The vehicles were drivable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who was unable to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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 28, 2017 · Engine · 65,000 miles · OH

Accord v6 with variable cylinder management (vcm). At exactly 65,000 miles, in expressway rush hour traffic, immediate catastrophic power loss and check engine light comes on. Tow to honda dealer. Dealer receipt shows code p3400 found and dealer replaced rear oil pressure sensor. Car owner suggests that an oil change might be in order due to event. Once home, owner finds oil overfilled. This vehicle is part of class action engine misfire settlement. Dealer did not report any other error codes, that is, those that are covered under the settlement. American honda has declined the owner's request to have the engine performance reviewed with the vehicle owner and an american honda regional service manager present.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Engine · 92,000 miles · GA

I am having an oil consumption problem at least 3 quarts in between oil changes this has been getting worse and started almost immediately after purchase. This past february it started missing and I had a loss of power while on the highway on the way to work. I took it in and the honda dealership replaced four fouled spark plugs and said if it happened again they would replace the rings in the engine, in total I will have taken the car to the honda dealership 6 times for this problem and I am getting very tired of taking it in so they can tell me that they fixed the problem. With the loss of power I could have been in a serious accident and I am concerned about the engine failing every time I drive the car. I would consider this car unsafe because it could fail at anytime and leave me stranded or worse it could fail when I am pulling into traffic or merging onto a highway.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · TX

While attempting to pass a semi-truck on a two lane highway, my 2010 honda accord v6 lost power a few minutes after acceleration. The truck driver probably felt that I was being rude and slamming on my breaks, but I was trying to move to the shoulder of the road because my car was losing power. The car was towed to an independent shop that specializes in honda makes/models. Upon review of the vehicle, the shop found oil in all three catalytic converters. My 2010 honda accord is part of the class action lawsuit for misfire and oil consumption (leakage). I called honda america and notified the company about the issue while attempting to pass. I have been told by the dealer's service department and the independent shop that they have never seen this type of issue. I asked if it was related to the issues identified in the class action lawsuit, both stated they couldn't understand "why oil would be in the converters". I have used the dealerships service department for all work minus the alternator (2 weeks ago). A new shortblock was installed 20k miles ago (part of the misfire/oil issue). My main concern is the situation of losing power in the middle of acceleration. I was extremely lucky today (and I did not have a solid yellow line when I was passing - pretty much a straight away). I told honda america they needed to look into the possibility that the issues with the 2010 honda accord v6 goes beyond misfire and oil consumption. I attempted to google accidents and issues with 2010 honda accords. This is a major safety concern and the federal safety agency should look into this issue (potential causes for accidents involving 2010 honda accord v6 models).