2010 Honda Accord electrical system problems

“While backing out of my garage, my daughter observed flames coming out from the front center of the hood. I then put the car into park, and we got out of the car. I opened the hood, and observed smoke coming out of the alternator, and flames coming from the lower engine area. I then went into my garage to get my fire extinguisher, and put out the flames. I then phoned a towing service to transport my 2010 Honda Accord to the Mobil Station at 12 mile and Farmington Roads where I normally have my Honda serviced. I then telephoned my mechanic at the Mobil station to let him know that the two truck would deliver my car to him shortly. My mechanic then recommended replacing the alternator and started, which I agreed to. The next repair was to replace the engine wiring in my Honda Accord, which did not repair the vehicle. After 8-9 days, could not repair my 2010 Honda Accord, On October 8, 2024 my neighbor and I visited Suburban Honda in Farmington Hills, and were told to contact Honda America to open a case, which we did. After phoning 800-999-1009, and sharing the details of the engine compartment fire, an official Honda case [XXX] was opened to document the engine…”

“This past week I experienced a catastrophic malfunction with the vehicle, while driving it appeared to short circuit and shut down. It would not allow me to drive in any gear whatsoever. Upon taking it to a mechanic at Jiffy Lube he stated the incident is identical and experienced the same issues that Honda and the Dept of Transportation deemed a recall that could have ended in severe injury or death. That issue and recall being (see below) Powertrain:Auto Transmission Control Module (TCM,PCM). You see the mechanic at Jiffy Lube referred me to this recall due to his analysis and diagnosis being the same. Whom stated that the vin doesn't state a recall, but it being the exact same model, make, engine, year, and coupled with the fact that it has TCM and PCM catastrophic damage, I was subjected to and encountered. I request this matter be further researched and investigation conducted because 1.5 million vehicles were effected and I'd feel more confident and place more faith in Honda upon investigation.”

“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when he drives his vehicle over 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle would lose power. The contact stated that the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle failed to increase in speed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank sensor, spark plugs, as well as catalytic converter. The vehicle was driving normally for about a year, however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer or manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V004000 (Electrical System) however his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000”

“PASSENGER AIR BAG KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF . THERE IS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AND BACK LOCKS . THE VCT ACTUATOR HAS GONE BAD ON THE CAR WHICH CAUSE IT TO MAKE A LOUD RATTLE NOISE . THERE IS ALSO SOMETHING UNDER THE CAR THAT'S LOOSEN UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHEN YOU MAKE A TURN YOU HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE . *TR”

“IN THE PAST 2 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS TWICE! I HAVE HAD TO TOP OFF MY OIL WITHOUT HAVING OIL LEAKAGE. I HAVE REPLACED MY BATTERY TWICE, AND NOW NEED TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR. APPARENTLY, THERE IS A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE OIL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES.. IT MUST BE GETTING PAST PISTONS SOMEHOW. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE ADDRESSED!”

“TL* 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.”