2010 Honda ACCORD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
580 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
41,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 373 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 133 of 580 complaints (22.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 142 | 24.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 26 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 23 | 4.0% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 18 | 3.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 0.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 133 |
| Engine | 116 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 |
| Service Brakes | 59 |
| Seats | 39 |
| Power Train | 35 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
Air Bags: 133; Engine: 116; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 62; Service Brakes: 59; Seats: 39; Power Train: 35; Electrical System: 33; Unknown Or Other: 32
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 118 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 87 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 54 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 47 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 48 |
| 150,000 and above | 19 |
Under 25,000: 118; 25,000 to 49,999: 87; 50,000 to 74,999: 54; 75,000 to 99,999: 47; 100,000 to 149,999: 48; 150,000 and above: 19
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (118). 207 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2010: 49; 2011: 62; 2012: 48; 2013: 31; 2014: 51; 2015: 44; 2016: 90; 2017: 70; 2018: 41; 2019: 24; 2020: 18; 2021: 6; 2022: 19; 2023: 7; 2024: 11; 2025: 6; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 142 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 26 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 23 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10305475 · 2010-02-04 (February 4, 2010)
I BOUGHT A NEW 2010 HONDA ACCORD AT MARIN HONDA IN LARKSPUR, CALIFORNIA ON SUNDAY 1/31/2010. BUT I DID NOT PICK UP THE CAR UNTIL MONDAY 2/1/2010 BECAUSE THE CAR WAS "NOT PREPARED" ON SUNDAY EVENING. I DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALER IN THE AFTERNOON ON 2/1/2010 AND I BEGAN TO NOTICE A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER ON TUESDAY MORNING WHERE A MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE NOISE MAYBE COMING FROM THE DEFECTIVE HOUSING UNIT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. THE MECHANIC ORDERED THE NEW PART BU…
Owner-reported narrative. 52 miles reported. Look up ODI 10305475 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10321591 · 2010-03-23 (March 23, 2010)
2009 HONDA ACCORD WAS FOUND BY DEALER TO HAVE "NO REAR BRAKES" TODAY DURING A SERVICE VISIT. PER THE DEALER, HONDA CHANGED THE BRAKE PROPORTIONING FOR THESE VEHICLES SO THAT ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL OF THE BRAKING IS DONE BY THE REAR WHEELS. AS A RESULT, THE REAR PADS ARE WORN TO NOTHING PER THE DEALER WHILE THE FRONT PADS ARE HARDLY WORN AT ALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 21 miles reported. Look up ODI 10321591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324022 · 2010-04-06 (April 6, 2010)
HONDA 2010 ACCORD EXL THIS VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WILL NOT DISENGAGE AND BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE SECURELY TO STOP IT FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.. THE MILEAGE IS UNDER 1,000 MILES. THE INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED TWICE (2) IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. MY NAME IS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 925 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10332598 · 2010-05-27 (May 27, 2010)
HONDA ACCORD 2010 EX 4-CYL MANUAL TRANSMISSION - VEHICLE ID IS [XXX] I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AS I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. IT HAD FELT 'ODD' LEAVING THE PREVIOUS LIGHT. THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND STAYED THERE. THE GEARBOX LOCKED UP SO I COULDN'T SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING NORMALLY. A MOTORCYCLE COP CAME TO HELP ME - IT WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC - AND HE COULDN'T GET THE CLUTCH OR GEARS TO WORK. I TURNED IT OFF. AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, I LOOKED AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL. A GENTLE TUG AND IT CAME BACK UP. I…
Owner-reported narrative. 990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10335481 · 2010-06-09 (June 9, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. SHE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FUEL PUMP CLIP WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,100. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,800.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10335481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10389832 · 2011-03-11 (March 11, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS. NONE OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000. UPDATED 05/03/2011*LJ UPDATED 1/5/12 *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10389832 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10311578 · 2010-02-17 (February 17, 2010)
I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT WHEN I WENT TO PURCHASE 4-CYLINDER 2010 HONDA ACCORD I NOTICE THAT STEERING SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNSAFE. I USED TO BE A STEERING ENGINEER HENCE KNOW THE SYSTEM EXPECTATIONS. I DID NOT BUY THE VEHICLE. STEERING DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTER. I DROVE MY FRIENDS CAR AND IT HAS THE SAME ISSUE. SOMEONE CAN GET REALLY HURT. THIS IS TYPICALLY A SAFETY TO FUEL ECONOMY TRADEOFF ENGINEERING CHOICE. I DO NOT WORK IN AUTO INDUSTRY ANYMORE BUT WANTED GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10311578 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10386040 · 2011-03-01 (March 1, 2011)
IN RECENT, COMPANIES HAVE CHANGED HOW THEY MAKE THE INSULATION FOR CABLES ATTACHED TO A CAR'S ENGINE. THE SOY PRODUCTS NOW USED TO CREATE THE WIRE INSULATION CONCERNS ME A GREAT DEAL. THIS WEEKEND MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CAR, A 2010 HONDA ACCORD, AND WHILE ON THE ROAD THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND STUTTER VIOLENTLY, AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THIS COULD HAVE ULTIMATELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND HARMED HER AND OTHER PEOPLE. AFTER HAVING OUR CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT A RODENT OF SOME TYPE HAD CHEWED ON THE CABLES. NOT ON…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10386040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915940 · 2016-10-13 (October 13, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FUEL PUMP FRACTURED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 164,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915940 at NHTSA ↗