Issue ID | 843158 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10381218 |
Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 28/09/10 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After 9 years of perfect satisfaction with a 2001 honda accord,i purchased a new 2010 honda accord on 08/2010. Loud whining noise started after approx. 1000 miles of driving. Heard whine, loud and consistent on startup and the whine intensifies as the engine warms with driving. Dealer replaced power steering pump on my third trip to honda service. Noise continues even louder with new pump. A return trip to honda dealer i was told it is a noise characteristic of this model. The nerve racking whine is deadened only with the radio vol. Turned up. Two other problems create very stressful driving conditions. The head rest extend too much forward creating severe neck strain and the stiff feel in the seats require constant shifting of position. I will never purchase nor recommend a honda to anyone. My main concern now: is this whine an indicator for an unsafe situation or for a more serious mechanical problem? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1HGCP2F36AAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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