2010 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- 93
- 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 93 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 18 records
- engine light · 18 records
- excessive consumption · 15 records
- spark plugs · 12 records
- grinding noise · 10 records
- every miles · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Vtc actuator failure on cold starts numerous times.
ODI 10854514
Engine
My motor begins to grind when i turn over the motor for about two seconds..and my motor is burning oil i have to add 2-3 quarts every oil change
ODI 10924692
Engine
I am having an oil consumption problem at least 3 quarts in between oil changes this has been getting worse and started almost immediately after purchase. This past february it started missing and i had a loss of power while on the highway on the way to work. I took it in and the honda dealership replaced four fouled spark plugs and said if it happened again they would replace the rings in the engine, in total i…
ODI 10855198
Engine · Power Train
My accord oil light illuminated on and off when there was 40% oil remaining, and therefore, i took my vehicle into fletcher jones honda, which is where i regularly go for routine maintenance service. Then i received horrific news concerning the life of my vehicle, which is in need of a brand new 3.5-liter vtec v6 engine, which will costs $12,372.87. This was especially alarming news because, my vehicle is only six…
ODI 10811844
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10809742
Engine
I received a letter from honda stating that my car may have a defect in the pistons, and/or piston rings that causes excessive oil usage. As a result of this honda would diagnose and repair the problem but only up to 125,000 miles. At the time i received the letter my car had 150,000 miles. I have noticed excessive oil usage in my 2010 honda accord when compared to my 2004 honda accord with the same 2.4 liter 4…
ODI 10807743
Engine
When starting the car at a cold start, you hear a loud grinding noise sounds for 2 or 5 seconds. There is a tsb 09-010 regarding a vtc actuator that drains of oil and is not properly lubed when starting the engine cold, causing the grinding noise until oil reaches the part again but honda refuses a recall although there have been numerous complaints about this issue.
ODI 10787143
Engine
Car consumes oil between oil changes. It will take 2-3 quarts of motor oil between servicing. Found no oil leak. Oil levels can drop really low and oil light indicator does not turn on. Vehicle has a grinding noise for a few seconds on a cold start. Vehicle computer was updated/programmed previously by honda to eliminate excess oil consumption. Vehicle still has excessive oil consumption issue, as well as the low…
ODI 10895091
Engine
Excessive oil consumption, causing plugs to foul and damaging coil packs. This has happened twice in the last 12 months.
ODI 10783138
Engine
Consumes a quart every 150 miles hah to replace spark plugs twice
ODI 10876119
Engine · Power Train
When driving on the freeway on my way to work the check engine light came on. After exiting i checked for error codes (as i always carry the p-code reader with me). The code stated that cylinder 3 was misfiring. I double checked all spark plugs to make sure the connections were okay. The engine light continued to come on, with a rough idle, and engine codes started to be more spontaneous as it stated random…
ODI 10758949
Engine
Received notice from honda stating engine warranty extended to 120k miles due to oil consumption, attempted to have vehicle service for oil consumption tests at local dealer (mistlin honda, modesto ca.) was denied by service writer due to not having a check engine light on, i asked why would an engine light go on if i keep topping off oil between oil changes (1-2 quarts) he stated unfortunately he couldn't service…
ODI 10853091
Body · Engine · Power Train
The past two times i have brought the car in for an oil change i have been told that the oil level is below the dipstick. Both times i have brought the car in for an oil change with 20% oil life showing. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes gets "blocked". That is the only way i can describe it, you go to shift and cant get into gear, either have to go back to 2nd or back to neutral and then back in. The "double pump…
ODI 10758914
Engine
Excessive oil consumption with early replacement of spark plugs in 2010 honda accord v6. All spark plugs were replaced around 65k miles due to an "computer issue" according to my local honda dealership. I was informed at the time that the warranty had been extended to cover the computer issue not an oil consumption issue. Was also informed the issue was fixed. The oil is now changed every 3k miles (which differs…
ODI 11006744
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. Immediately after an oil change, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10712525
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I bought my car new in 2010 honda accord 4 cylinder. I had been taking my car to get the oil changed on a regular basis to the honda dealership. Since beginning of this year, my car started making noise so it took it to dealer to check the reason. He told that me that my car is out of oil even though indicator say oil level is 70% and that is the reason for it's making sound. He told me that he could not detect the…
ODI 10724387
Engine · Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle slid to the right while slowing down. The rear of the vehicle made an abnormal popping noise when the speed decreased. The failure occurred several times. The dealer diagnosed that the ipm motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure…
ODI 10717825
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. While starting the vehicle, an unknown sound was heard under the hood. The noise was heard constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pistons failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10887600
Engine · Power Train
COLD START RATTLE DUE TO VTC ACTUATOR FAILURE.
ODI 10825235
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Accelerating from a stop sign and check engine light came on, vehicle began to idle rough and shudder. Limped to an auto parts store and diagnosis was cylinder #2 misfire. I was returning home from vacation and contacted dealership service dept where car was purchased from. Was informed that honda issued a tsb for fouled plugs. Drove 290 miles home as all dealerships were closed. *js
ODI 10661411
Electrical System · Engine
Today i went to start my car and noticed that my mileage changed from 45,000 to 700,000. *tr
ODI 10660961
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Brought a car from millennium honda in hempstead. Less then 4 months need a new transmission service manager refuse to give me a loaner car when i went to get it fixed. Still having problems with my car. Sold me a lemon. Making a sound like the engine is going to fall out. *tr
ODI 10631944
Engine
My 2010 honda accord v6 ex-l engine is misfiring and burning excessive oil. Current mileage is 35,340. The add oil lamp does not light up, to at least let me know that oil need to be added. *tr
ODI 10617799
Engine · Power Train
When starting the car at a cold start, you hear a loud grinding noise sounds for 2 or 5 seconds. There is a tsb 09-010 regarding a vtc actuator that drains of oil and is not properly lubed when starting the engine cold, causing the grinding noise until oil reaches the part again. Grinding noises in an engine are bad, and could lead to catastrophic engine failure should the abrasive metallic parts (due to grinding…
ODI 10608081
Engine · Power Train
Excessive oil consumption. I am putting 1-2 quarts oil every 3000 miles, even though the oil life indicates 80% or better. I bought this car new and just noticed this about 9 months ago. The oil is not leaking, it is just gone. Also when i start the car first thing in the morning or when is cold, the top of the engine makes a rattling noise. There is also a loud pronounced noise that sounds like it is either the…
ODI 10677122