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Honda Accord 1999 Sedan 224000 miles
My car make a grinding noise when I move car when I turn left or right.
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Commentengine click noise recently
Honda Accord 2003 sedan 110000 miles
Checked with mechanic:engine oil burn out ?
Flush add stablizer changed new engine oil,still have that noise there.
Flush add stablizer changed new engine oil,still have that noise there.
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I have an accord touring v6 at cold start tick tick noise honda should do something because is not normal that everyone complaints about it
2004 Honda Accord, boy hooked new battery up backwards and now nothing works, nothing at all, fuse under hood replaced, no lights, everything is out
Please point me in the right direction
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CommentRadio light display is working but no sound from radio. Radio reset
Honda Accord 2003 Honda accord lx 2100 miles
Radio display light works but no sound or anything from radio. How to radio reset
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Sound comes on occasionally in my own tho.
my car stereo problem was that sometimes turned on and sometimes don't, also sometimes that it turned on the volume was too high, in addition i was having problems with the A/C sometimes does not responded to the control buttons, then a good friend that has a shop repairing starters, alternators, rewiring and all electronics in vehicles told me that is very common problem that the connection in the rear of the stereo looses i only have to push it a little bit to "make better contact" and everything was fixed
el stereo de mi auto a veces encendia y a veces no ademas algunas veces encendia con el volumen demasiado alto, tambien tenia problemas con el aire acondicionado que no respondia a los controles, un buen amigo que tiene taller electrico (marchas, alternadores, recableado etc) me dijo que era un problema muy comun en esos autos que se afloja la conexion del estereo me dijo que solo lo empujara un poco para que hiciera mejor contacto y todo se arreglo
el stereo de mi auto a veces encendia y a veces no ademas algunas veces encendia con el volumen demasiado alto, tambien tenia problemas con el aire acondicionado que no respondia a los controles, un buen amigo que tiene taller electrico (marchas, alternadores, recableado etc) me dijo que era un problema muy comun en esos autos que se afloja la conexion del estereo me dijo que solo lo empujara un poco para que hiciera mejor contacto y todo se arreglo
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CommentMoaning noise 50-70mph pitch rises with speed
Honda Accord 2007 UK 2.4 EX saloon 119000 miles
Most noticeable on smooth road unrelated to engine speed or gear used. Louder than engine noise. Declutched engine idle and it's still there. Wheel bearings, UJ's, brakes, tyres all checked by Honda dealer just passed Mot. Differential? Its a mystery.
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CommentExcessive road noise
Honda Accord 2010 Sedan EX-L 160288 miles
Hey guys can someone help shed some light on my situation. When driving fast, slow, or even normal speed it sounds like my engine is in the passenger seat. When I first got the car last year I though it was because it was a v6 and it was just louder. Not the case then I though maybe it was a tires that were installed but a year later with the same tires and still has loud road noise in the cabin. I’ve done research and I’ve read it could be a number of things. But before I start buying parts I don’t need and waist time and money can someone tell me what to do if you know what I’m talking about… Read complete
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I have the exact same issue! 2007 Honda Accor Euro luxury 6 speed manual. Mechanic can’t find anything! Even charged me for wheel bearings and changed nothing.
CommentNoise from Engine
Honda Accord 2016 Honda Accord Coupe 52305 miles
When I first start my car in the morning, some noise coming out from engine
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If its a rattle sound, it might be the timing chain belt or the VTC actuator
Hello Dami,do you have an idea what could be the possible cause of key indication on the dash board and hard start even after changing the brain box,chip and mobiliser and yet it's still having the same issue
CommentCracking sound in the upper engine
Honda Accord 2009 sedan, 2.4liter, automatic 175000 miles
Cracking sound in the upper engine started after car got into flood.
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CommentLoud metal on metal gringing noise
Honda Accord 2002 Automatic 180000 miles
When starting the car it sounds like a horrible grinding noise. It goes for a little while and then srops. Doesnt matter wether im breaking or hitting the gas. Tapping the brakes dont make it stop so i dont think its a locked caliber. It just does it... Any ideas what it could possibly be? Husband said maybe it has something to do with the parking break but he don't know wither. Hes not a car guy.
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I have the same issue! Did you ever find out what it is?!
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CommentHonda Accord 1994 model has a problem with the gearbox knocking when c
Honda Accord 1994 200000 miles
Honda Accord 1994 model has a problem with the gearbox knocking when changing gears
2010 accord v6 no radio sound and cooling fans out
Honda Accord 2010 Sedan v6 3.5l 220000 miles
I was connecting my speaker box to my subwoofer in the trunk of my Accord and actually touched the metal frame while I was connecting the wire to the speaker and it sparked now I have no sound in my speakers and my cooling fans are not engaging they turn on when I put on my AC and that keeps my car from overheating but other than that they don't turn on I was trying to run a toggle switch but I couldn't figure out which relay to tap into I also found a 20 amp fuse blown under the dash passenger side as soon as I insert a new fuse it blows again I looked up online and it said that it's the stoc… Read complete
Bubbling Sound
Honda Accord 2014 2.0 VTIL 10254416 miles
I get bubbling sounds come and go below my Steering wheel. Sound like overheating radiator but its not. I was told that theres water tank below there but its not the water tank.
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Sound of cranking tik tik tik
Honda Accord 2003 Sedan k24 A 161485 miles
Whenever I cold start my car a unnecessary voice comes from engine which is very loud and it looks like there's is no engine oil in the engine although it is filled and new and I also change oil time to time but I have no idea why this voice comes it comes every time whenever I cold start my car I can not even say only in winter this voice comes it also comes in harsh summer even in 45 degrees
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Gri gri sound once in a while when on motion
Honda Accord 2010 10000 miles
My Honda Accord recently gives this gri gri sounds when on motion
Hollow fluttering noise from the engine bay
Honda Accord 2020 Touring 2.0 54000 miles
The fluttering noise can be heard from inside the car, it changes with rpm. Noise can be heard closer to the left of the engine.
Noise on legs no friction
Honda Accord 2008 Honda Accord 850000 miles
It makes funny sound when I drive or turn the steering
Grinding noise
Honda Accord 2010 Coupe 107000 miles
A grinding noise coming from the passenger side rear wheel when the car is slowing down and or moving slowly. Brake disc, caliper, bracket and brake pads all changed but the grinding sound is still there
3 reports
Unusual noise when in gear
Honda Accord 2014 Manual 50000 miles
I was stuck in traffic for a long time and started to hear a usual noise when I put my car in gear. The car also started to stall requiring significant revs to move a little. I called for the gear to be serviced and I saw muddy water mixed with oil when it was drained. The oil has been changed now but I can still hear the unusual noise.
Unbearable sound while driving and when the engine starts
Honda Accord 2006 2500000 miles
Unbearable sound while driving and when the engine starts
2 reports
Driving noise over 20 mph
Honda Accord 2010 97000 miles
2010 honda accord siren noise starts at 20 mph. The pitch changes slightly, during slight turns at over 20 mph(like high speed curve, clover leaf, or round about). The sound could also be described as what you might hear if a motorcycle was racing
A long side (although I can't tell from which direction the sound is coming from).
A long side (although I can't tell from which direction the sound is coming from).
3 reports
Radio sound
Honda Accord 2006 Accord 185000 miles
Turn on radio it comes on but no music turn volume up n down n nothing it goes from from 0 to 40 but no sound
63 reports
Has a hard start then sounds like it runs out of gas
Honda Accord 2010 4 cylinder lx 270000 miles
Hey I have a 2010 Honda Accord LX 270,000 MI never had an issue the car has been ran out of gas extremely a lot the other day ran out of gas put a little gas in it drove fine for a few minutes ran back out of gas only had a 1 gallon gas can added more gas car started right up drove for a few minutes made it home and it sounded like it ran out of gas but there is gas in the car a quarter tank every time I start the car it shakes and shimmies when it does finally fire I floor it it hits about 3,000 RPMs and then start sputtering like it's running out of gas the next day it would not start I can hear the fuel pump kick on any help would be muchly appreciated
5 reports
Grinding noise under passenger seat just after starting the car
Honda Accord 2019 1.5l CVT 33000 miles
Title says it all. When I start up the car, there’s a loud grinding kind of sound. Not metal grinding, more friction grinding, like a belt maybe. It goes away after a minute or so.
11 reports
Noise and vibration
Honda Accord 2006 Euro 174000 miles
Would love some help. So firstly my car is getting a loud internal noise when I'm driving it almost sounds like a jet engine about to take off. Now the vibration occurs between 70-80km/hr so thinking I may need to replace drive shafts as this is a common problem but the loud internal noise is bugging me most. I've thought of wheel bearings and wear of the tyres. I have a sports tyre on and do a lot of distance travel. They are only 12 months old still plenty of tread. Just had an alignment two months ago. Has anyone experienced this internal noise and would it be related to drive shaft?????
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Sounds like it is trying to stall out
Honda Accord 2013 sedan 36000 miles
Today the car sounds like it is trying to stall out both in drive and park today is Sunday and the dealership is closed I am afraid to drive it just had oil change d two weeks ago
3 reports
Pulling and Chewing my Tires Solved
Honda Accord 2015 77638 miles
Why are my tires getting chewed up?
Looks like based on all these posting am seeing the trend. Accords not driving straight despite the alignments. Going to have to buy another set of tires for my 2015 Sport. Multiple alignments, front cambers replaced. Took it in for another alignment because of same noise and pulling and sure enough they are damaged too...the rear tires now are being chewed up which means another set of tires... the reason I invested in an Accord was its reputation of being a solid vehicle...I guess, I was wrong. Well, guess what product line I won’t be purchasing next?
Update: I had to buy 2 more New Tires (6-12-2021) for the rear side for the same reason despite alignments...Thank you Honda. !!!
Looks like based on all these posting am seeing the trend. Accords not driving straight despite the alignments. Going to have to buy another set of tires for my 2015 Sport. Multiple alignments, front cambers replaced. Took it in for another alignment because of same noise and pulling and sure enough they are damaged too...the rear tires now are being chewed up which means another set of tires... the reason I invested in an Accord was its reputation of being a solid vehicle...I guess, I was wrong. Well, guess what product line I won’t be purchasing next?
Update: I had to buy 2 more New Tires (6-12-2021) for the rear side for the same reason despite alignments...Thank you Honda. !!!
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I asked a gentleman at costco last weekend who has the same model I do only a white color and he too said the very same problem with his Accord- Sport. I wonder how many more victims are out there.
I have a 2013 Accord Sport and do not have the alignment problem. I replaced oem tires at 40,000 miles, with wear being even. After retirement, drove car about 3,000 miles per year, and replaced that set after rubber had severe dry rot from age, with pretty even wear. Had an alignment done after those new tires, with read out showing red on all four corners. So, how do you get even tire wear with alignment off that much? If tires start wearing uneven, I will pay the Honda dealership that did the alignment a visit. Too bad Honda designed Accord suspension with most components not adjustable.
We need to call on Honda to recall or pay for the damaged tire now...
I did exactly that in South Africa, spoke to just about every absolutely useless executive in their customer and client relationship division and all they said - "not our problem"
Honda - guess which brand i did not buy again...
Honda - guess which brand i did not buy again...
Comment2012 Honda Accord lx sound system
Honda Accord 2012 Sedan 88000 miles
Hello, I have a 2012 Honda Accord lx and my stereo has a issue with cutting out at random times with a thump noise while playing music and In order for the music to turn back on I have to restart my car and sometimes that takes a couple of restarts to get the radio working again. I’m not sure if I have a short in some wires or a bad stereo but I just want to fix it. If anyone had ran into the same issue with their car please get back to me and tell me what you did.
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I'm having the same problem... with the same car, I also do as you and turn the car off to get the radio to work
2011 same problem with the battery
Dash light turning on
Dash light turning on
Having the same issue regularly in my 2004 type s, did you find out what it was in the end??
Kokomo Joe from United States 4 years ago
My 2010 Accord LX does the exact same thing. Did the backlight on your radio buttons go out? At night I can't see the radio controls at all. I usually have to restart, but today it started coming back on its own after a few minutes. It's very weird! I don't know what to do.
Same with my 09 accord! I hate it! What was the resolution?
Hi, that hapend dor VCM system, honda. Turn souns to the back to listen eco mode , means, vcm make you motor 3 4 and 6 cylinder, VCM why? To listen any malfunction on the motor.
I have a. 2008 and it started last Christmas. I believe it is a water issue. I have not fixed it. Yet
Can you please explain what you mean by water issue?
My 2012 Honda Accord is having the same issue. The backlight on the radio is out and my radio will make a thumb/pop sound then go out randomly. It turns back on once I restart my car. It's doing it more frequently now. Any ideas on how to fix this issue?
My 2004 4 cyl Accord LX started making the popping sound in stereo, then auto windows problem (up and down with no pressing button). Finally it shut down completely at a 4 way stop with wife driving. She coasted to the shoulder near neighbors home. Then neighbor couldn"t get the auto transmission stick to move into neutral or anywhere. We had him try the slot/screwdriver solution available in 2004s. This unlocks the transmission console allowing shifting into neutral. This was also during ice storm. The next day, I was able to jump it off. I took the car to a friends shop. This friend has 40 yrs plus experience and has owned 2 auto repair shops. He has a mechanical device designed to vibrate/shake a car [helpful for diagnosing shorts. etc.). He had to replace multiple bulbs {example tail lights}. He said the car was blowing bulbs, etc. one after another and bypassing the fuses and systems put into place to prevent this type of thing I live in the deep south with high humidity. The trunk seal allowed the trunk to flood. I'm afraid it's ruined even though the engine looks brand new and it barely has 100,000 miles.
We'd bought 2 new Accords from this dealership, the 04 being the second. Now new owner was extremely rude to my wife. The last time I had them work on the 04, I was having a front headlamp replaced along with a scheduled maintenance. Not knowing this maintenance included replacing cabin filter I'd bought one on the way home. I replaced it noting the dust bunnies, and dead yellowjackets, etc. I then checked the headlamp. They hadn't replaced it! Then, I saw they'd put a new cabin filter on the invoice, a vanity plate replacement (it's never had one), so by this time I was boiling. I took the car back in , held the nasty filter in the face of the Maintenance manager, explaining they'd written a new one on the invoice and sent me home with the nasty one. Showed him the filter receipt I'd bought and replaced. Then informed him they'd failed to replace what I took the car in for to begin with. The headlight. I watched through the window of the shop as he called a young mechanic over. After a few seconds this mechanic appeared to have his tail between his legs , shamefaced. The new irate Indian owner of this dealership told my wife he'd charge $250.00 to have it towed to the shop if it wasn't their fault. She'd explained the mechanics findings. I'm not proud of it, but I'm a very stubborn man. I rarely argue with anyone, but when I do, I don't have a "kill switch", so to speak. My wife and I are both disabled and are left with one 2003 truck. I've taken my wife to the ER 3 times. It's a matter of time before I won't be able to get to a hospital 2 miles away without calling an ambulance and paying the $800 plus bill that ensues after the 2 mile ambulance ride. Any suggestions. I believe I need a Corporate contact. I only hope they have kept the last service record online. Jerry , Canton, GA.
We'd bought 2 new Accords from this dealership, the 04 being the second. Now new owner was extremely rude to my wife. The last time I had them work on the 04, I was having a front headlamp replaced along with a scheduled maintenance. Not knowing this maintenance included replacing cabin filter I'd bought one on the way home. I replaced it noting the dust bunnies, and dead yellowjackets, etc. I then checked the headlamp. They hadn't replaced it! Then, I saw they'd put a new cabin filter on the invoice, a vanity plate replacement (it's never had one), so by this time I was boiling. I took the car back in , held the nasty filter in the face of the Maintenance manager, explaining they'd written a new one on the invoice and sent me home with the nasty one. Showed him the filter receipt I'd bought and replaced. Then informed him they'd failed to replace what I took the car in for to begin with. The headlight. I watched through the window of the shop as he called a young mechanic over. After a few seconds this mechanic appeared to have his tail between his legs , shamefaced. The new irate Indian owner of this dealership told my wife he'd charge $250.00 to have it towed to the shop if it wasn't their fault. She'd explained the mechanics findings. I'm not proud of it, but I'm a very stubborn man. I rarely argue with anyone, but when I do, I don't have a "kill switch", so to speak. My wife and I are both disabled and are left with one 2003 truck. I've taken my wife to the ER 3 times. It's a matter of time before I won't be able to get to a hospital 2 miles away without calling an ambulance and paying the $800 plus bill that ensues after the 2 mile ambulance ride. Any suggestions. I believe I need a Corporate contact. I only hope they have kept the last service record online. Jerry , Canton, GA.
Same issues. My windows stopped working high beams ac
I replaced the stereo one day with a used from from an other 2012 accord and it’s worked fine for maybe 2-3 months then the same issue happened again. I think it’s a common issue with their stuff. I now have a 2018 accord and don’t even get me started on that
2007 no Fire when turning the key and no sound
CommentCheck charge system
Honda Accord 2016 Sedan 161089 miles
About 3 weeks ago my car would randomly not start. The battery was only about 15 months into a 100 month warranty so I took it to Honda and had it replaced. Not long after that or right about the time I was jumping it off with jumpbox, it started make a racket ,which sounded like the handle that had fallen off the jump handle which fell down into front drivers side under hood and like it was clunking around in the fan. I took it to a supposedly great family-owned automotive shop The guy looked at it and listen to it and said it sounded like the bearings in the alternator were going out but I… Read complete
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Check your ground connections. I have a 2006 v6 that had the same issues with not charging the battery even though the alternator and battery were replaced. The old alternator tested good so I unnecessarily threw away $270 bucks. The issue for me I eventually discovered, was the side engine mount bracket bolts had sheared and severed the ground connection. There’s a ground cable that bolts to the mount bracket. I replaced the bracket (the bolts were seized so I had to replace the whole thing) and problem solved.
Stickerpie from United States 2 years ago
It's definitely a process of elimination and a work in progress I'll let you know the outcome
Stickerpie from United States 2 years ago
They told me, the guy at the repair shop that put in the new alternator which was not putting out enough voltage and then in turn put in another alternator which is when I was getting the check charge system occasionally pop up on the dash said that that alternator was overcharging so I'm having a third alternator put in and we will see the outcome...
Sounds like you are chasing your tail. And the odds that you have two failed alternators is highly unlikely. At this point I’d be looking for an electrical repair specialist who can find the real issue. Most technicians will just keep throwing parts at the problem. Which obviously isn’t fixing it
My car is doing the same thing! 2015 Honda Accord Sport. 2 starters now won't crank up without by passing the ignition switch or Relay under the hood #31 black box in the fuse compartment.
So i have a 2014 exl i go to hit the push button start everything lights up i get one click and thats it battery tests perfect called honda cause i bought the 3 hear warranty they said key fob batteries that didnt do it so i was messing with the fuse box and bam starts right up... Next day same shit i get out tap the top of the fuse box and it starts right up.... Which relay was it in the 2015?
@TrevThere should be a diagram under the fuse box cover that tells you what relays and fuses are where. Try switching the starter and or ignition switch relay with an identical one from another socket. If the starting issue goes away, then you know it’s a bad relay
Um, it's down on the right side of the battery. Underneath the light sockets
I now have it to the point of taking battery cables off then on and it starts but won't fire up again until I repeat that process
CommentProblem Accord 2009 LX 2.4L
Honda Accord 2009 LX Sedan 2.4L 5A
My 2009 honda accord has a grinding noise that occurs when the ignition is activated from a cold start. The noise lasts for approximately two seconds and sounds like the timing belt system is ratcheting into place. This only occurs on a cold start, meaning the engine has not been running for 4 or more hours. I have had this problem for over a year. An internet search located honda service bulletin 09-010 dated 08/17/10 and then updated on 10/21/11. The safety bulletin describes the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator as being, "defective". Additional internet search identified that th… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 13 years ago
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My 2008 Honda Accord is experencing the same cold start timing chain rattle. This is apparently a common occurance and needs to be addressed by Honda in the form of a recall. My Honda has been maticulously maintained since I bought it new. Just got to 100,000 miles. Disappointed in Georgia.
SoLongHonda from United States 5 years ago
Same issue. Just returned from the dealer to hear the engine is burning oil and my 2009 Honda Accord has only 43k miles on it. When the service writer came back and told me that the issue was the engine was burning oil I was shocked... How could that be? Turns out Honda never contacted me about a service bulletin and is aware of the issue and did anything proactive. Now I am scratching my head and will never buy another Honda. The Tech never mentioned anything and I always take my Honda to get the oil change under regular maintenance reminders... It seems Honda was hiding behind this issue. Never once did they tell me about this issue. Now when you start the car under a cold start you hear the rattle. Then they proceed to tell me its going too cost $6k to repair all the things under there service bulletin regarding this issue. This should have been a recall by Honda. I am going to reach out to the NHTSA to see what my options are.
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