In the dashboard, EPS (Electronic Power Steering), VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), ABS (Anti Lock Brake system), and BRAKE lights would turn on and off Intermittently. The lights could turn on starting the car in the morning or after driven for some time, for short period of time - 15 minutes to long period of time - 60 minutes. When these lights are on initially, a clank could be typically heard. When driven and slowed to around 10 MPH, the high-to-low whine could be heard. At low speeds, the car jerks on deaccelearation and acceleration. The car may be difficult to drive smoothly at low speeds. OBDII reader found no fault codes. Reports of other cars with simillar problem indicate issue with ABS module, wheel speed sensor, and/or battery.
2014 Honda Accord: whining or grinding noise
6 of the 982 complaints about the 2014 Honda Accord describe whining or grinding noise.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Whining or grinding noise by model year
What owners say
Power steering, and ABS light flash on at random. The vehicle sometimes veers off and steering is frequently very very loose or very very tight. Also, there is a whining that never stops when I turn the wheel all the way to the left or right, the vehicle almost shut off and the entire dash and radio shut off and back on. When I am at a stop or cars at idle everything will dim and car. Sounds like it’s almost going to die and then back to normal had looked at and they couldn’t find any noticeable issues.
I have a 2014 honda accord v-6 exl. The car intermittently will not start. The problem appears to be becoming more frequent. Battery has been replaced. It takes several attempts after pressing the starter button. For lack of a better term it sounds like and electrical whine. This occurs sometimes at the first start-up or while out and about running errands.has been ongoing for approximately 8 months. This car was purchased new in july 2014. I am the only qwnerof this vehicle. It has 5500 miles and is kept in the garage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda accord. While starting the vehicle, a whining noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. Occasionally, the engine would not start immediately. The vehicle was taken to ed morse honda (3790 w blue heron blvd, riviera beach, fl 33404) where the starter was examined, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the manufacturer's technical service bulletin number: 16-002. The failure mileage was 25,000.
There has been numerous complaints in regards to the starter having a "grinding", "static-like", or "whining" sound and it has seemingly affected my car as well. For example, when I am preparing to leave for my destination, do a basic press of the starter button, and I will hear that grinding and whining sound... On occasion, it will take a number of tries to get the car started. This has been happening on the regular. There is a honda technical bulletin (dated february 5, 2016) number 16-002 in regards to the starter and also a pending class action lawsuit (merkin v. Honda north american inc., american honda motor co., honda motor company ltd.) I cannot pinpoint an exact date on when this started (I gave you my best answer), but it has been going on for several months and I fear if it continues, it could hurt my car in the long run or I could possibly be stranded if I go on a long journey somewhere
In july 2016, dealer replaced starter based on service bulletin. Had complained for some time that occasionally when starting the vehicle, the starter energizes but does not engage the flywheel. I provided a video of the occurrence to the dealer which prompted the replacement in july. Car was fine for a couple of months, then the problem began to reoccur. Returned to dealer who evaluated and because the issue is intermittent could find nothing wrong. On 12/6/16, tried several times to start my vehicle without success. All you hear is the whining of the starter, I have on video. Let vehicle sit a while and tried later with success. Brought vehicle back to dealer the next day, showed them the video. The took vehicle in and determined everything was normal. They did not experience the issue with the starter because it is intermittent, occurring about every 3-4 days. They sent me on my way. I am concerned that with winter in full swing, I will be stranded out in my car because of a faulty starter. I am uncomfortable going anywhere with my vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph
- Dealer message
- When adjusting the height or tilt, the driver?s side power seat does not move or moves just a small amount...
- The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded
- The starter grinds or spins at startup
- This bulletin is replaced by 17-017, 201317 accord: judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch all...
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph
- A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60MPH. the...
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
- Risk
- A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138.
Recall number 20V769000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Honda Accord whining noise
Is whining or grinding noise a common problem on the 2014 Honda Accord?
6 of 982 owner complaints about the 2014 Honda Accord (1%) mention whining or grinding noise. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Honda Accord?
There is 1 recall and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Honda Accord
Won't start 137ABS 120Grinding brakes 40Warning lights 39Power steering loss 36Stalling 35Oil consumption 30Key fob 28Loss of power 28Jerking 27Backup camera 26Collision warning 26Check engine light 23Headlights 19Lane assist 18Steering lock-up 15Engine failure 14No deployment 12Sudden acceleration 12Fuel pump 11Hesitation 11CVT failure 9Fire or smoke 8Sunroof shattered 8Pulling 7Adaptive cruise 6Harsh shifting 6Screen failure 6Transmission failure 6Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5Misfire 5
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