CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2010 Honda Accord some several significant flaws: excessive oil consumption, premature brake wear, & uncomfortable seats.

In October 2013, Honda settled a class action for excessive oil consumption which extends their V6 powertrain warranty out to 8 years & no mileage limit. However, is the inconvenience & risk of dealing with Honda on this problem worth it? We don't think so.

Premature brake wear has been a consistent problem for this Accord generation. Once again Honda settled a class action lawsuit over brake wear, but most 2010 Accords are NOT covered.

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. Unwary buyers report the seat pain is mainly only noticeable after 15-20 minutes. The common theme we hear is "never noticed this during the test drive."

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,030 miles

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2010 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #90

Jun 182019

Accord

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The following day, the vehicle was towed to autonation Honda thornton road (located at 1979 thornton rd, lithia spring, ga 30122, (770) 674-6078) where it was diagnosed that the spark plug was misfiring and needed to be replaced. Also, a computer reset was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 09633930. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- College Park, GA, USA

problem #89

Jul 102017

Accord

  • miles
In July of 2017 my car started showing that there was a instability in the engine. Turns out that Honda knew about this possible problem and had a procedure to deal with it without fixing the underlying cause. It seems that they made the pistons incorrectly at the factory and they could leak oil into the spark plugs causing misfiring in the cylinders. I went to Honda dealership to have this corrected and they said they needed to replace the spark plugs, clean up the oil and top it off. Then they would do oil consumption tests for a few months to see if the problem was gone. And it was gone for a while. Just long enough for the warranty to expire so when the problem occurred again, I would be left holding the bag to pay the $2700 for the repair that should have been done when I first went in 2017. I called Honda to review my case and they denied me twice stating the age of the car negated any assistance from them. My Honda case number is 09490208.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #88

Jun 012017

Accord

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the ignition failed. Once the vehicle was started, it hesitated while driving as if it would stall. Also, the maintenance and spark plug indicators illuminated. Furthermore, the tail lights shorted out and failed to illuminate randomly. The contact was uncertain if the failures were related to NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V395000 (power train) and 11V004000 (electrical system). Crown Honda of southpoint (1001 southpoint autopark blvd, durham, nc 27713, (919) 883-4960) was contacted and indicated that an appointment needed to be scheduled to diagnose the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall or warranty campaign. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #87

Oct 242018

Accord

  • 145,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had to replace three ignition coils within about eight months. Then, one of the ones had been replaced (#1 cylinder), developed a problem. Mech tech informed/showed me that plug had fouled - due to possible piston ring problem. Learned from cars.com that there was a problem with piston rings of 2008 - 2012 Accord and Honda had offered a special extended warranty to correct them. I was never notified by Honda of this corrective action, ergo I missed the eight years and unlimited mileage from the original vehicle-in-service date deadline (car was purchased in June 2010). To replace the engine would cost more than the car is worth. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 888-327-4236. Reference tsb no. 13-078. Do I have any recourse at all" is there anything that I can do"

- Exeter, NH, USA

problem #86

Aug 082018

Accord

  • 112,857 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated twice in the last year. The contact had the spark plugs replaced twice, but the engine still consumed a large amount of oil. The dealer (tom kadlec Honda, 3333 wilder rd nw, rochester, mn 55901, (507) 281-2500) was contacted and stated that they would investigate the results of a month long oil consumption test based on 1,000 miles. The dealer was in the process of analyzing the results. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 112,857.

- Rochester, MN, USA

problem #85

Nov 122018

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall..I've had a problem with the engine light flashing and vsa light. The first time it happened I was on busy I95 with my infant in the car needless to say I was afraid and I call Honda immediately and took it to Honda in de they said nothing was wrong, the second time it also happened on the road I returned to Honda and they suggested that it was low on oil which was strange because I only get oil changes from Honda, the third time it happened while driving on the highway I returned the car back to Honda and they suggested that it was the engine and it was leaking oil and the cost would be $3500. This has happened to a few Honda owners and I feel it should be recalled because this is a obvious problem with the oil leaking and engine and before there is a serious injury because of this problem it should be recalled immediately

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #84

Feb 012018

Accord

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that every week, one quart of oil needed to be added to the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle consumed an abnormal amount of oil. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

- Watertown, CT, USA

problem #83

Jan 012018

Accord

  • 80,000 miles
Two issues I am having that tons of people online have complained about. One issue is the variable timing solenoid. At startup the vehicle makes a loud rattling noise for about 5 seconds. The other issue is the exterior weather strip is allowing water to leak into my car.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #82

Sep 032018

Accord

  • 172,000 miles
The car burns a lot of engine oil. There are no leaks, no issues but its burning so quickly that I have to put 1 liter of oil every 2000-3000 miles. The mechanics say its a factory issue as almost every car of 8th generation do that.

- Shirley, NY, USA

problem #81

Jul 272018

Accord

  • miles
Excessive oil burning - vehicle has less than 100K miles is burning oil. No dipstick reading for oil in engine (for every 3,000 miles driven). Car pings and no or little power from engine due to oil loss. Dealer test stated 1/2qt of oil used every 1,000 miles. Typical Honda oil change is every, 7,500 miles (per their manual) - if waited that long no oil would be in engine. Dangerous and significant issue - Honda stated it will not fix and stated 1/2 qt of oil burned every 1,000 miles is not excessive or significant !! - from a car owner, it is very significant. Compound this with the months and months wait for the takata recall for air bags issue - the Honda 2010 CRV has significant issues. I have a co-worker that has a 2010 Acura with 300,000 miles and oil loss issues.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #80

May 242018

Accord

  • 84,534 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

October 2017-check engine light was flashing while in motion on a highway. Vehicle was shaking and hard to drive, pulled over to safe area. Unable to move vehicle once ignition was turned off and on. Towed to nearest dealer. Recall was preformed; computer update and spark plugs were replaced. May 2010-check engine light came on once ignition turned on. Vehicle was taken for diagnostics and air bag recall. While driving vehicle kicked while on the freeway. Honda states oil was 3 quarts too low. Oil indicator was at 30% and never warranted low oil. Oil was added and I was instructed to come back once I have driven 1000 miles to see if engine is burning or consuming too much oil. If so, service stated an engine replacement may be needed and could be costly.

- Gold Canyon, AZ, USA

problem #79

Dec 222017

Accord

  • 92,000 miles
Excessive oil consumption, burning oil, while in motion.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #78

Mar 022018

Accord

  • 115,000 miles
Our engine suffered a massive engine failure due to high oil consumption issue. The car lost all of its oil and there was absolutely no indication of such situation. I opened a case with Honda care, but as expected, they denied any responsibility even though these vehicles are impacted with such issue and the fact that I received a service bulletin. I will never buy another Honda.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #77

Jun 022017

Accord

  • miles
Honda refuses to make the court ordered repairs for excessive oil consumption which has caused my catalytic converters to fail as well as my spark plugs repeatedly I have taken to the dealership multiple time and all I get is the run around instead of fixing the problem which they are well aware

- Gaffney, SC, USA

problem #76

Aug 172013

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
2010 Honda Accord. Consumer writes in regards to issue with unusually high engine oil consumption. The consumer stated the vehicle needed oil added inbetween oil changes.

- Thornwood, NY, USA

problem #75

Nov 282017

Accord

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption, the car is burning 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. The Accord oil change guide per the owners manual is an oil change every 7000 miles. I was driving the car with no oil on the dipstick which is a danger of full engine failure on the road. Honda tested the vehicle and has evidence of the excessive oil consumption. They settled a class action lawsuit agreeing to extend the engine warranty and perform repairs. The dealer stated that V6 engines are not covered in the the technical bulletin issued by Honda. I clearly see V6 as being impacted and listed in the class action lawsuit. The dealer instructed me to contact corporate which is my next step.

- Lombard, IL, USA

problem #74

Jan 062018

Accord

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption at 111, 000 miles. Dipstick reads empty after 4 months and 7,000 miles.

- Windsor, WI, USA

problem #73

Dec 212017

Accord

  • miles
Since December, 2016 the engine has been using excessive oil. I have regularly scheduled oil changes every 5,000 miles (synthetic). On 7/13/17 the oil was changed but I was told that the engine oil was very low. It was changed again on 12/21/17 with less than 4,000 miles since the last change. Again the check engine light was on. This problem is definitely getting worse.

- Smithfield, RI, USA

problem #72

Aug 112017

Accord

  • 187,000 miles
My vehicle engine RPM's raises as much as 500 to 700 more than idle, when moving at slow speeds of 10 mph or stopped. Had it checked by sunny king Honda in oxford Alabama, they said it could be the PCM which is under recall for this type of vehicle for ones made prior to Sept 2010. My vehicle was made in December 2010. This happens all the time and cause the vehicle to speed up when moving at slow or stopped speed. Just wondering if this had been reported by anyone else. Also vehicle makes a loud noise when you crank it up. It has done this since I got the car back in August 2017

- Munford, AL, USA

problem #71

Feb 012017

Accord

  • 0 miles
Excessive oil consupmtion. After driving 4~5 miles.. it can't check "oil quantity" by oil stick

- Mckinney, TX, USA

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