CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Honda Accord has several serious defects – poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.
BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
Engine makes a whining noise. Never owned a Honda with a V6 engine and want to know if it is normal for it to be loud - almost sounds like a jet engine when slowing down. Definitely annoying!!! If anyone knows the cause/solution, I would certainly appreciate your input.
Update from May 28, 2015: Found out it was the right front wheel bearing.
I have noticed my car makes this loud metal on metal rattle type of noise when starting off and driving around 20mph. This tends to only happen when my oil light comes on! Even though I am adding oil at least once a week!
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Engine makes a whining noise. Never owned a Honda with a V6 engine and want to know if it is normal for it to be loud - almost sounds like a jet engine when slowing down. Definitely annoying!!! If anyone knows the cause/solution, I would certainly appreciate your input.
Update from May 28, 2015: Found out it was the right front wheel bearing.
- lmccarson, Wake Forest, NC, US