2010 Honda Accord: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 1, 2026 · Engine · OH

When driving at a normal speed, like 55mph, I’ll still be pushing on the gas pedal and it will drop down to 15mph on its own, then stall. It’s happened several times. I was sitting at a traffic light, went to turn left, pushed on the gas pedal, started to go, then just died. Someone told me they had a car like mine, and it does the same thing, another friend said his 2012 four door accord just had it happen to his when he was turning left, he pushed on the gas and it started to go, then died, he was hit and it totaled his car. He said it would happen to him all the time, but couldn’t afford a new car. Someone told him that it’s the eco system, that it happens all the time with the Honda accords. If this is true, Honda needs to recall them, there’s a lot of them still on the roads.

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 May 1, 2024 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact veered over to the side of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed a failure with the rubber coating which caused corrosion to the driveshaft. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 89,002 miles · GU

Stalling. Fuel consumption. Headlights repaired. Electrical.

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that the ignition failed. Once the vehicle was started, it hesitated while driving as if it would stall. Also, the maintenance and spark plug indicators illuminated. Furthermore, the tail lights shorted out and failed to illuminate randomly. The contact was uncertain if the failures were related to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 11v395000 (power train) and 11v004000 (electrical system). Crown honda of southpoint (1001 southpoint autopark blvd, durham, nc 27713, (919) 883-4960) was contacted and indicated that an appointment needed to be scheduled to diagnose the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall or warranty campaign. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · NJ

The car jolts when put into gear and when transmission shifts between gears. Feels like the car is going to stall during transmission shifts during acceleration/deceleration. The check engine light is on and d light is blinking. Required the engine wiring harness and drivers under dash fuse box to be replaced. Honda says the car is not included in recall for this even though honda has a recall for potential failure with the engine wiring harness connector for the 2010 accord.

Filed Oct 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · AL

Car acts like it doesn't want to take off, then stalling while driving, it sometimes starts to jerking. When pressing the accelerator it doesn't want to accelerate. I sometimes pull over to turn the car off to see if it would do better if I restart it, but then it starts acting like it doesn't want to crank back up.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 106,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While coming to a stop or applying the accelerator pedal after a complete stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The battery and oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact researched the failure online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v004000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Engine · 224,000 miles · CA

Car stalled in middle of road with engine light on. Upon checking mechanic found that there was hardly any oil left. Low oil light didn't light up as it should. This was very strange as I maintain my vehicle real well with regular oil changes etc. Upon researching online it seems honda cars consuming oil is top issue reported by consumers, check this forum... Http://www.hondaproblems.com/trends/excessive-oil-consumption/ there was a class action lawsuit and honda agreed to fix issue via software upgrade, please refer to technical service bulletin (tsb #11-033) in july of 2011 that acknowledged the problem. However, only certain v6 models were covered and v4 etc. Were not covered apart from other models. There is no doubt in my mind, I being an engineer, that this is same issue that honda needs to expand it investigation to and recall/fix it. This is an extremely dangerous problem and we are blessed that our vehicle didn't stall on freeway, even though it stalled on surface street during commute hours and we were lucky to be not hit. I request the federal safety agency to review this issue immediately in interest of public safety and take appropriate action. I have also notified honda USA of this issue. Awaiting a response.

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · TX

Takata recall.there is also 2 more recalls regarding the engine and transmission.when driving the car wants to get into stall mode feeling like if its going to stop while driving on highways or streets.called honda several times since july so far they have not fix the problems they keep on giving me the run around dont know what else to do.dont feel safe driving.

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Body · 129,000 miles · MS

Burning oil excessively since I have had the car. I never got a recall notice. Having to add a qt or better a week. June 12 it stalled out all the way home from work. That was a sunday. Just checked the oil on thursday. Oil was okay in thursday. On sunday no oil to show on dipstick. Burnt at least 3 qts in less than 200 miles! Drained what little oil was left. Changed filter and put new oil in. Still would not run. Changed spark plugs and it ran better but still has a slight mis. Dtc p0303. The dealership deleted the code and said it wasn't a code in there. Will not do anything. I had it read before I took it there and have a picture of it. The paint has been chipping off for over a year, not where rocks hit. Places that are curved or rounded. Edges of the roof or fender. It's only 6 years old. Honda doesn't stand by either of these issues. Never again will I own a honda. The car is not leaking oil and it is not smoking. The oil is going some place. And that is causing serious damage to my car. Not to mention the damage that's already been caused. A software update doesn't fix the damage that's been caused already.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Engine · 123,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.