2009 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 92
- 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 92 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 14 records
- engine light · 12 records
- cold start · 11 records
- check engine · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- consumption test · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Excessive oil consumption and grinding noise in the engine
ODI 10947302
Engine
Honda knows all about their 6 cyl engines burning through oil but does nothing about it. My car started burning and now leaking oil badly before it hit 100,000 miles but i am now looking at a large repair bill as my car isn't on "the list". Not sure how it couldn't be as articles cite 6 cyl accords between the years 2008 and 2012. Mine is a 6 cyl accord, 2009: how is that not on the list?
ODI 10980074
Engine · Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving unknown speeds, the passenger side turn signal lever failed to remain in position. Additionally, the vehicle was burning oil excessively without warning. The contact called a local dealer (mcgrath city honda, 6720 w grand ave chicago il, 60707) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11056842
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My engine is consuming more oil than it should. I recently noticed this and have done my research and it turns out to be a common random defects with honda accords. I am worried that the engine might one day catch on fire or even fail while i am driving. I have gotten a letter from honda stating that they believe that there is something wrong with the gas bump but they were wrong. The procedure to fix this may cost…
ODI 10936838
Engine
I hear the rattle noise when cold start engine only 87,000 miles i read the bulletin service they said that noise from defective vtc actuator that valve is control timing to advance and retart depend on engine speed to help control emission to help the environment and less pollution
ODI 10929969
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. The contact stated that the engine rattled while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10928289
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While stationary, the vehicle burned oil rapidly in the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed more than a quart of oil within only 700 miles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10928292
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 10930022
Engine
Engine rattles at cold start-up - service bulletin 09-010 symptom - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. Cause - the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective
ODI 10911176
Engine
7/2016 my oil light came on and i went to my mechanic and they said my oil stick was dry and they ended up doing lots of work; maintenance mostly and perhaps it would take care of the oil loss. They did not find a leak. 9/19/2016 my engine had problems starting; went to firestone to get a new battery and i told them no other maintenance as i have a mechanic. They installed my battery and told me my oil stick was dry…
ODI 10913722
Engine
High engine oil consumption. 4 cyl engine burns 2.5 quarts of oil every 1600 miles. Heavy soot residue on tailpipe, and engine pinging while driving uphill with normal oil level. No visible oil leaks. Dealer claims that 1 quart every 1000 miles is normal consumption. Currently performing engine oil consumption test and will follow up in 1000 miles. *tr
ODI 10924009
Engine
Excessive oil consumption: car is burning about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles.
ODI 10929795
Engine
I was getting ready to leave for work one morning and i noticed when i cranked the car up that it made a knocking noise for about 2 seconds and quit. I done a lot of research a found that a lot of the same cars have had the same problem. I found out that it was the vtc actuator. It only does this when it is cool. If it has been cranked up it will not do it.
ODI 10891881
Engine
Vtc actuator is failing causing a 2 second delay when starting please advise!
ODI 10887980
Engine
My 2009 honda accord was purchased by our local honda dealer off the lot brand new. Vehicle has always a good vehicle and no serious problems. It was in a minor crash and had some of the frame readjusted. Recently, (within 6 months) i have noticed the vehicle consuming more oil than usual. I followed up with honda to see what i could do with the extended warranty notice i received in the mail regarding the vehicle.…
ODI 10939747
Engine
Recently, my car started consume too much oil. To fix that,dealership advised to replace piston rings for better result. After we have new piston rings, in a month and so engine is making grinding noise while starting. Dealership said it wasn't happened due to piston rings replacement. But we don't have that problem before and now dealership can charge us up to $700 for new part .
ODI 10881818
Engine
My car is burning 1-2 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. Dealership says that is normal even though the oil light is coming. My car is
ODI 10865534
Engine
This is a 2009 vehicle and i was notified august 2015 of a oil consumption recall but ask that you have 125,000 miles or less to fix however when you notify a consumer 7 years after it has been sold not to have that many miles i believe it's very unfair to the consumer because this is a problem i have had this this vehicle since ive owned it and now the dealership is refusing to fix it because of the mileage. There…
ODI 10870065
Engine
In april of 2016, i turned the engine off. I heard the fan still running. I also smelled antifreeze. Following advice from a mechanic, i checked the fluids to learn that there was no antifreeze. I took the vehicle to two repair shops. Both put a pressure test on the vehicle and stated that it was holding pressure. I took it to the local honda dealership on a friday was told that they could not find anything. I told…
ODI 10889179
Engine
In regards to honda safety recall jn9. Warranty extension: sticking pistons rings resulting in high engine oil consumption. I had the car inspected by the honda dealership in thousand oaks, ca. Starting back in december 28 2015. They did an oil consumption test that lasted 3,000 miles on the road and had me come in every 1000 miles of those 3k miles. Every oil consumption evaluation at the designed mark is burning…
ODI 10888521
Engine
BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES
ODI 10930375
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle in motion turning right into parking space. Brakes applied, vehicle accelerated into brick post causing significant damage to front end of vehicle and post. Second incident vehicle in motion turning right into parking space. Brakes applied, vehicle accelerated into grassy strip. Vehicle difficult to bring to stop.
Crash reported
ODI 10864873
Engine · Power Train
The car makes metal grinding noise when start the engine in the morning or when the engine is cool down. The noise last about 1 to 2 seconds but it's very loud. Mechanics insisted it's okay to drive. It's happened for a few months now and i am just afraid that something will be break very soon.
ODI 10926479
Engine
Vtc actuator making noise and cold startup..started at about 60,000 miles
ODI 11013119
Engine
2009 honda accord vtc acuator grinding on cold start. Potential to cause engine failure. No remedy from honda.
ODI 10789921