1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi30
30–60k mi19
100–150k mi10
1–30k mi5
150–400k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 20, 2014 · 75,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    Purchased vehicle 5/8/2014. Driving home and i called my husband and stated that the car sounded like crap--wasn't shifting correctly and just had a horrible sound coming from engine. He stated we will check oil and transmission fluid when you get home. To find no oil or transmission on either. We immediately contacted dealer we purchased from and we had it towed there for attention. Car dealer changed oil(which…

    ODI 10679578

  • June 20, 2014 · 62,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Steering

    Driving approximately-15 mph on a local round-about and the engine appeared to stop running. I coasted to an intersection and stopped along the road. Engine turned over initially then only buzzing sound. Shifter locked in park after stopping. Door locks and windows were functional as well as the fan motor. Limited lights on the panel, tire pressure system, and red passenger seat icons were lighted. I would consider…

    ODI 10604874

  • May 15, 2014 · 77,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that the piston rings failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. ..updated 02/24/15*bf updated 9/15/2017*cn

    ODI 10671876

  • April 28, 2014 · 39,246 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving on the highway i was going about 60 mph and the car jerks mildly and the speed increases about 3 mph faster without more acceleration. *js

    ODI 10585448

  • April 22, 2014 · 39,462 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    I was driving about 40-60 mph when the engine mildly jerked and the speed elevated slightly without acceleration. *tr

    ODI 10585972

  • April 1, 2014

    Engine

    ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT GO OFF I LOSE OIL

    ODI 10971961

  • March 22, 2014 · 96,000 miles

    Engine

    I took my car into the dealership, honda cars of columbia, for the air bag recall which was repaired. I informed them of excessive oil consumption and of error codes that appeared. They informed me that there was nothing they could do without engine light on. I called honda cars of america and after getting the run around, they told me that my vehicle was not covered under their campaign for excessive oil…

    ODI 10929631

  • January 23, 2014 · 52,175 miles

    Engine

    Engine light came on; car chugged; called aaa and had it towed for the third time to honda . A switch, oil pressure rocker arm pressure switch (rear) was replaced. This is the third time that a part failure has caused oil pressure/engine problems and left me stranded out of town. *js

    ODI 10579422

  • August 17, 2013

    Engine

    2010 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to issue with unusually high engine oil consumption. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle needed oil added inbetween oil changes. *js

    ODI 11066408

  • July 30, 2013 · 42,286 miles

    Engine

    When i took my automobile in at recommended service interval the oil level did not register on the dipstick.the mechanic said the rear spark plugs were fouled by the oil indicating the car was burning oil at a high rate. *tr

    ODI 10532692

  • June 13, 2013 · 19,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine and the vsa warning lights illuminated. The contact shut the vehicle off and when restarted, both of the warning lights were still illuminated. The vehicle later stalled while the contact was driving 15 mph. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, who determined that the engine overheated and caused other engine…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10520546

  • February 16, 2013 · 34,338 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle independently decelerated to 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 34,338.

    ODI 10505411

  • August 17, 2012 · 45,000 miles

    Engine

    Oil light started coming on at that point. My car wasnt due for an oil change. Was hearing the pistons in the engine when i would start driving the car. I checked oil and it showed no oil. I would have to put in 2 to 3 quarts of oil. This has been happening and is still occuring to this day 2015. I have mentioned this to dealer and they claimed nothing is wrong. I just received a warranty extension from honda and i…

    ODI 10760069

  • April 2, 2012

    Engine

    There is a recall for 2010 honda accords re engine stalling while driving. Before i found out about the recall, i experienced my vehicle stalling twice on two seperate occasions and i immediately took it to honda dealership, and they said they could not duplicate the problem so there was nothing they could do. Now that i am aware of the recall, i called honda and they said my vin doesnt apply. Which puzzles me when…

    ODI 10579384

  • March 31, 2012 · 28,536 miles

    Engine

    Engine light came on while driving on the interstate. Car chugged and threatened to cut off. I miraculously got it into the honda dealership in orlando. Had to leave it,get rental to get home and go back for it 4 days later. Defective front spool valve assembly was found to be binding/sticking causing engine to misfire. *js

    ODI 10579421

  • July 1, 2011 · 13,000 miles

    Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving any speed, rocks would enter the grill and damage various components of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the condenser for the air conditioner was fractured. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from stops. The…

    ODI 10445437

  • December 23, 2010 · 11,183 miles

    Engine

    While driving, the car chugged and engine light came on. Engine cut off. Had car towed to honda dealership . *js

    ODI 10579420

  • October 15, 2009 · 1,500 miles

    Engine

    I bought this car new in october 2009. It is a 2010 model. It has burned oil excessively since the very first time i drove it. It has continued to burn oil and misfire under acceleration. Currently it burns about 3 quarts of oil every 5000 miles.

    ODI 10903678