2010 Honda Accord: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Apr 9, 2024 · Brakes, Fuel system · NY

I bought my car in march of 2023 3 months later my ball joint broke & knocked out my axle which caused damage to my car my warranties didn’t cover the damage to my car nor the axle or ball I had to pay out of pocket for a tow truck not only that I had to pay to get it fixed. I’m still having trouble with my car & the dealer hasn’t did anything to fix my problem

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Suspension · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. In 2017, while driving at an unknown speed and making a right turn, the front passenger wheel bent backwards. In 2018, while driving 60 MPH on the expressway, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. In 2019, while driving at an unknown speed and making a right turn, the front passenger wheel bent backwards again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic after each failure. The mechanic diagnosed that the front passenger side ball joint and axle were fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Wheels · 190,000 miles · CT

I was driving down the road and I heard a loud pop and then the car's front end passenger side dropped to the ground and was dragging when I got out I realize the rim was split down the middle into pieces and it caused the ball joint on the lower control arm to separate and caused other damage

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 61,000 miles · CA

Vehicle is a 2010 honda accord coupe, v6 ex-l, manual transmission. 6/28/17: when started the vehicle after an appointment, the electrical warning lights appeared on the dash. Called mechanic to seek guidance. About half where there, the car filled with a loud hum sound, then abruptly went away. Warning lights on the dashboard turned off. Took car to the mechanic anyway. Alternator was failing. Replaced alternator at 60,665 miles. 9/7/17: took car to local mechanic due to persistent rocking noise that was coming from under the front side of the car when slowing/braking. Informed of a significant issue that could cause loss of steering at anytime due to a crack in the steering rack and pinon assembly. Replaced steering rack and pinon, outer tie rod ends and the motor mount by the drive belt area at 62,201 miles. Additional part ordered to complete the work torsion arm bushings) was ordered 9/8/17. Instructed to return with vehicle when for later install. 9/29/17: returned vehicle to local mechanic who installed torsion arm bushings. During this work, they noticed that the lower control arm bushings were badly cracked on both ends (pictures attached) which were replaced at 62.855 miles.

Filed Mar 7, 2015 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · AZ

Since changing the brakes at 55000 miles...I have had nothing but problems. Rotors were fine but I have had to take it in 3 times for wobbling in the front ...they have machined the rotors changed break pads...done everything and it continues to wobble....checked tie rods? Everything imaginable and still having issues....they claim the brakes are getting hot....well that is a bunch of bull as I have lived in az with hondas for my whole life...this is my 4th brand new one.....never problems like this.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Suspension · 70,530 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while reversing at various speeds, a banging noise was heard and the vehicle failed to accelerate. Upon inspection, it was found that the front driver's side tire was protruding awkwardly from the wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ball joint had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 70,530.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Suspension · 59,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While driving approximately 20 MPH the contact noticed a metallic snapping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The sound could be heard at all speeds and more so with more weight in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times. The technician replaced the struts and the sway bar but the failure continued. The technician stated the failure was caused by the ball joint assembly which was faulty. The technician stated there were no repairs available to remedy the failure and stated it was not a safety issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Suspension · 350 miles · FL

Purchased 2010 honda accord march 29, 2010. Within 2 weeks a knocking or popping noise started from the front end. Progressively got worse. So loud that I thought the tires were about to fall off. After 5 trips to the dealership I was finally told that it was the ball joints, both left and right on the front end. Three of the 5 trips was told that the noise could not be re-emulated, and nothing was done. The second trip in, the noise was heard by a technician and was told that "a few bolts were loose on the sway bar". The noise came back within 2 days. Finally came in and requested a manager to drive the car to hear the noise, that is when ball joints were ordered and replaced the following week. Through all of this time I was told the vehicle was completely safe and nothing was wrong with it!

Filed Jun 27, 2010 · Steering · 4,500 miles · VA

Knocking noise at low speed 5 to 10 MPH. Appears to be in steering rack. Thought perhaps brakes but we have eliminated those. Popping noise can felt when moving steering wheel right to left and idle with or without engine running and holding hand on tie rod ends. Dealer says there is no problem but steering is not safe with this being felt. Car has 5000 miles on odometer and is 4 months old. It just started 1 day at about 4500 miles.the longer it is driven in a day the louder the noise becomes.