2009 Honda AccordRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken for an alignment. While performing the alignment, the parking brake activated independently. After the service was completed, the contact disengaged the parking brake and noticed that the vehicle seemed a bit more difficult than normal to steer. The contact pulled over, stopped, and became aware that the rear rotors were overheated and turning red. The contact stated that the parking brake was still activated even though the instrument panel had indicated that the parking brake was disengaged. The contact turned off the vehicle until the vehicle had cooled off and then returned home with the vehicle. Once the contact was home and the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the parking brake was still engaged even after disengaging the parking brake. The contact stated that the brakes were still overheated. The contact also noticed that the brake pads had started to fracture from the overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…”

“On XXX my 2009 Honda Accord was in a multi-vehicle crash on [XXX]. No airbags deployed. There was substantial front-end and side/rear damage. The exact impact order and frontal contact have not been confirmed for this complaint; technical reconstruction is requested. APD records the driver's airbag as non-deployed and safety equipment as UNKNOWN. [XXX]'s same-day record says "No airbags" and records restraint use, reported loss of consciousness, and head/back injuries requiring hospital care. Its rear-end descriptions conflict. I am not aware of fire. Crash mileage, exact speed and pre-crash SRS warning status are UNKNOWN. A vehicle-history report repeats an XXX "Air Bag Serviced" entry at 123,157 miles in [XXX]. The work and parts are unverified. It also lists a XXX minor/right-front collision; any related airbag deployment or SRS repair is UNKNOWN. NHTSA VIN lookup checked XXX showed one open recall, [XXX] (accessory nose mask/hood latch), and no open airbag recall displayed. This does not establish completed SRS recall/repair history. Honda was notified XXX; its case number is UNKNOWN. The later cabin photo shows loose material and green covering around the…”

“Component/System: Engine – piston ring failure; oil control issue related to VCM system. Available for inspection: Yes. My 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 (J35Z2 engine with VCM) has developed repeated misfires due to oil entering the combustion chamber, consistent with Honda TSB 13-078. It began around 96,000 miles with cylinder #3 fouling. At 121,000 miles, cylinder #2 also misfired. A Honda dealer confirmed the issue as piston ring failure, and oil loss was measured at ~1.5 quarts per 1,000 miles. The issue causes sudden power loss, rough running, and hesitation, especially during highway driving or acceleration. This creates a serious risk of rear-end collisions or inability to safely merge. The misfire occurs without warning; no warning lamps were active beforehand. Brandfon Honda confirmed the diagnosis in May 2025. Honda acknowledges the defect in TSBs and prior class action litigation (Soto v. Honda), but refuses to assist because my car is outside the 8-year extended warranty window—even though I was never notified of that warranty. I’ve maintained the car carefully and reported the issue to Honda through multiple channels. This is a known defect affecting…”