1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Engine

2004 Honda Accord Engine Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 12, 2012 · 94,100 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While stopped at a stop light, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the transmission would have to be overhauled. After the repair, the contact noticed a vibration in the transmission. The vehicle was taken back to the…

    ODI 10457798

  • February 22, 2008 · 74,000 miles

    Engine · Steering

    Oil consumption burns oil & engine clatters noisy valves & minor problem front end feels un stable honda accord 2004 v tech while i brought concerns to service i requested engine compression test and check spark plugs for any oil leaks inconsiderate of problem service dept did no compression test for engine only did a oil consumption test which i was told to pay for i still have papers of test the engine problem…

    ODI 10351110

  • March 23, 2007

    Engine

    My husband and i purchased a 2004 honda accord. Before bringing the car back to autofair honda in manchester, new hampshire; we reported numerous times of a burning smell coming from the car. The smell was so bad that we called our city's fire department. The firefighters could see and smell the smoke coming from the engine. We made the owner of the dealership aware of the problems with the car and never once did…

    ODI 10189757

  • May 15, 2006 · 40,000 miles

    Engine

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the engine was easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the engine stalling. Afterwards, the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to await further inspection.

    ODI 10157600

  • March 28, 2005 · 7,500 miles

    Engine

    A fire started underneath the vehicle while driving 40 mph. The location of the fire was a little behind the right front tire area. Other passing by motorists were flagging down the consumer to make her aware of a fire. Vehicle was pulled over, and the consumer got out of the vehicle. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire had not been determined. *ak prior to the fire the brakes…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10117313

  • September 15, 2004 · 15 miles

    Engine

    Car hesitates on start up, takes two times to start car on numerous occasions. Dealer states that can not duplicate the problem and system checks fine. *nm

    ODI 10093851

  • September 10, 2004

    Engine

    While driving vehcile caught fire. *bf deadlership found that the sound deadening material came too close to the heat of the engine. *tt

    Fire reported

    ODI 10097363

  • November 3, 2003

    Engine

    While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the catalytic convertor and exhaust needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred eight times. *ak

    ODI 10094037