Issue ID | 1626262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11288700 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 01/11/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | High pitched noise present so long as any power is drawn anywhere in the vehicle. The noise is a constant 15khz noise with sporadic noises occupying the 15-20khz range. Noticed in the days after buying the brand new car. Taken in to the dealership 4 times, honda flown out engineers to inspect the vehicle. They said it's an issue but it is present in all model year hybrids, so they do not intend to fix. Most people lose the ability to hear sound in this range by age 40. Unfortunately of you can hear this noise it is very loud and so high pitched that i now require hearing protection in my left ear to drive the vehicle. Honda claims it is not an issue because most people can not hear it. I have read studies out of am australian university noting that even sounds outside our range of hearing can cause significant health issues (migraines, hearing loss, nausea etc.) they are refusing to respond to me in any capacity. I now have to set upon the task of trading in my car with less than 1000 miles on it just so i can drive with my ears unplugged. I am told to expect a loss of at least $10,000 on my trade. I have attached two photos of a sound analyser app i used to categorize the noise. First picture shows a constant bold line at 15khz right as i turned my car on. The second shows some ~20khz "chirps" i noticed while driving. Please look into this issue. I fear not only for myself and the massive financial hit i will no doubt suffer at the end of this, but for the health and safety of those driving these cars. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHARLESTON, SC |
VIN pattern | 1HGCV3F59KAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | 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 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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