2004 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle died going up a small hill for no reason.... Like it stalled but i had to restart the vehicle... Also the stereo doesn't work i think it could be electrical or the ignition switch? Seen on youtube i'm not the only one that this is happening to. It stalls almost and doesn't propel in fifth at i have to down shift and go back to 5th and tei again... Sometimes it works other times i try 2 or three time to…
ODI 11280200
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving down a city road and the vehicle started to accelerate on its own and it did not want to shift gear. I was able to apply brakes but the car continued to accelerate to very high rpms. I had no choice but to turn the shut off the car midway and pull-over. While stationary and car shut off on side of the road i tried to turn it back it and it automatically jumped to high rpm and was never able to change…
ODI 11299657
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. When starting the vehicle, an abnormal grinding noise could be heard from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 11089568
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Went onto highway at 60 mph suddenly car won't drive you can here when i put gas into it but wouldn't drive at all.
Crash reported
ODI 11003532
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I'm driving 427 south (toronto) late evening, and i approach someone who is driving 80 km/hr, so i decide to overtake the car. I change a lane, accelerate for couple seconds, and when i release a gas pedal, my car doesn't slow down, it continues to accelerate on its own, and engine is running violently, it reaches max rpms (i think it's 5000 rpms), and than a computer drops rpms down. So, nothing is pressing a gas…
ODI 10994932
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
I did tune up my car because is run not good. The ball joint broke good the happen on street in repair get new ball joint and new axle both thing for drivers side used car had a good on gas mileage but after start giving bad mileages. Many time tune up. After that car not pick speed. One day i did google search. I find honda recall for transmission over one million. I call honda dealer about transmission recall he…
ODI 10936183
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
As i merged into a freeway lane, my 2004 hondas transmission failed causing me to nearly be rear ended by an oncoming vehicle.
ODI 10787994
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,865.
ODI 10725684
Engine
While driving on the interstate the rpm needle began oscillating rapidly between low and high numbers and the car was in a distressed state. I pulled onto the shoulder and drove slowly to an exit at which pointi had to stop at a redlight. Once green, i attempted to accelerate forward without success. The car would not engage in any gear, including reverse. I called the police who pushed me out of the road to a safe…
ODI 10691668
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
ODI 10679949
Engine
I was driving, the engine light came on, car stalled out. *tr
ODI 10676505
Electrical System · Engine
Hi, the honda knock sensor harness wire is made with low-grade material, which is getting snapped or cut due to engine heat or attracting vermin as per blogs dirveaccord.net, odyclub.com as being soya based. The part number for accord v6: p/n 30531-rca-a00 h/c 7134133 or odyssey, pilot: p/n 30531-p8f-a00 h/c 5878327. This wire cost is $5-$6 but it takes about $600 to $700 to replace in local dealership with engine…
ODI 10649357
Engine · Power Train
While driving home from work i came to a red light, as i proceeded to hit the gas the car started to jump and would not accelerate. I was hitting the gas the engine would rev and the rpm's were super high but the car would only go about 5 mph with the ending revving really loud. After about a few seconds of hitting the gas and only going 5mph the car would finally jump into gear and go. Every time the car would come…
ODI 10615988
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter was driving on the freeway and without stepping on the gas, the car kept accelerating. When she tried to brake to slow down, the car would shudder and kept trying to accelerate. It was not a floor mat problem. She got up to 85mph!! She had to down shift (automatic transmission) to try and slow down to get off the freeway in yorba linda, ca. Thankfully, she got off safely and managed to stop the car. She…
ODI 10604416
Engine · Power Train
The car went crazy revving up and down on its own. Driving on the highway, it felt like the car would be applying the brakes on its own only to rev up again but felt like it was on neutral, then the gear would shift abruptly. At the intersection, once the light turned green, the engine would not proceed no matter how light i applied the gas pedal (i didn't want to "drown" it), it felt as if it were in neutral - only…
ODI 10577837
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While i were driving locals, i notice a sudden drop in speed and spike in rpm. When i tried to accelerate, only rpm would go up and the car would not shift to higher gear. This happened without any warnings. No engine light. Nothing. If this happened in the freeway, it would have been very serious situation. I also noticed numerous 2003 2004 honda accord owners to have similar problems. This is definitely…
ODI 10630781
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, grey smoke emitted from the engine compartment and from the rear of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the malfunction indicator warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the head gasket was blown and the engine would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10507472
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that when driving at speeds over 50 mph, the vehicle would shake violently. The dealer was contacted and advised that the engine mount needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the…
ODI 10505436
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My 2004 honda accord had an engine fire caused by a defective high pressure power steering hose. The hose sprung a leak, spraying power steering fluid onto the engine, which caught fire. This defect is already the subject of nhtsa recall 12v-222, but inactivity and foot-dragging on honda's part has caused this otherwise avoidable safety incident. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10489530
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle air conditioner drain hose improperly installed by factory, causing excessive water build up in a/c reservoir. Water drained onto vehicle ecu, causing corrosion. Engine started running poorly, followed by failure of ecu to recognize valid keys. Vehicle would not start and had to be towed. Problem could have easily cause stalling in interstate traffic. Internet searches show this to be a common problem due to…
ODI 10504376
Engine · Power Train
As i was driving the transmission (automatic, v6 accord) kept slipping so although i was applying the gas the car was slowing down and not moving. So i had to turn the car off and then back on and it would move again for a little but and then the transmission would slip again and i would have to pull over and turn the car off and back on. I then had to have the car towed to a transmission shop for repairs. The…
ODI 10493373
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I had been driving 10 min. (70mph) on the interstate when i went to pass another motorist as soon as i turned on my blinker the car started to shutdown. After several minutes i discovered that when i applied the brakes the car would also make an sudden jerk and begin to shutdown. The car would drive completely normal as long as you did not activate either the blinkers or the brakes. I tried several other electrical…
ODI 10465917
Engine · Steering · Wheels
Today was just another day to work. I have taken this road to work for past two years with me driving. First you get off the ramp, then stop at a stop sign, then you pass under the bridge to follow the straight road to work. However, today it was different. I first took the exit ramp and went to the end of it. Stopped at the stop sign. Checked both sides to see if it was clear for me to proceed and go ahead with…
Crash reported
ODI 10464510
Engine · Power Train
Preceding a high pitch whine the vehicles slipped out of gear at third gear. There were no prior warnings. Upon investigating other honda transmission problems i found the same problem was found in other 2004 honda accords. However, i was told by honda that my vin # did not match the recall. *tr
ODI 10458205
Electrical System · Engine
The transmission is fail according to honda dealer inspection, honda dealer does not take any responsability of the transmission problem neither the honda manufacturer. Air condition does not cool on even it was repaired once but it still does not work. *tr
ODI 10465220