7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$416.00
Average Mileage:
90,082 miles
Total Complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- engine cpu replaced (2 reports)
- carbon build up in manifold. have it cleaned out (1 reports)
- changed the fuel regulator kit (1 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2008Nov 01
Accord EXV6 3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 99,419 miles
My gripe is when mechanics don't know the problem and play the guessing game in trying different remedies to fix the problem. Every time they play the game it costs the consumer money for something that doesn't work.
2008Sep 04
Accord EX-Coupe 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 168,000 miles
Aside from this stalling problem the car runs well. I've had my car for almost 8 yrs and have alot of miles on it. Over 165K miles! The problem started when the car reached 100K miles.
It would randomly stall when I hit stoplights or stop signs. Then it would have problems starting. It doesn't seem like its the battery or the starter..because the car would start but doesn't run. It would die after about a second. But the crazy thing is, similar to the others in this forum. It only happens once in a while and under extreme weather conditions (ie..very cold or very hot day)..I've taken it to three mechanics and they all told me nothing is wrong w/ the car..I have also had the battery changed, alternator changed, water pump changed...but problem still persists..if anyone has any advice on how to fix this problem please let us all know..thnx!
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2007Jul 10
(reported on)Accord EX 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 81,400 miles
The first time I had the stalling problem (see post) they finally agreed that it was a problem only after I got the car to stall right in front of them. They can't argue with what they saw right in front of their eyes. Even the mechanic and service representative tried to start the car and had the engine die on them right there. Again they could not argue when it happened to them and I was right there.
Before that they said they could not replicate the problem and could not do anything for me. (read: we do not want to pay for the repairs since it was under warranty)
They replaced the engine CPU and the repair invoice had a code that mentioned a heat soak problem so it is in their database as a potential problem
Well this year it stalled again on me once. However I can now make provisions in case it happens.
1. It happens only after stop and go traffic and the car gets nice and hot and I try and start the car about 20 minutes after stopping. They said they could not replicate the problem at the dealers so I think having the transmission in gear and maybe heat from the brakes may also add to the heat that causes the problem. Having the air conditioner on turns the engine fan on and that cools the engine a bit. Might be enough so the engine will not stall.
2. It does not happen on hot days when the car can get airflow to the engine.
3. When parking I reverse in so the front is pointing out so I can drive forward to go. If the engine stalls I can start the car again and blip the throttle to keep the revs up. Before it stalls I put it into gear (let the RPM drop to around 700 but not stalled out yet). For some reason when in gear it will not stall out. It might stutter a bit for a few seconds but it soon returns to normal RPM and I can drive away and get home. Left to cool overnight the car starts right away the next day.
My best guess is some circuit board in the CPU will expand when it gets enough heat and causes it to malfunction. When you stop the car after stop and go traffic the heat rises and hits the CPU. If cooled enough the CPU circuit board will work again.
Could it be fuel vaporization? Maybe but it doesn't explain why my car will not stall out when I put it into gear after stalling out.
2007Jul 05
(reported on)Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 31,000 miles
Similar to what others have reported. When I drive the car for a while, particularly in hot weather, then park it for 10-40 minutes, the engine idles very roughly when I start it up, and stalls out the moment I put into gear (drive or reverse).
I have to simultaneously gun the engine and put it in gear. As soon as I go a few yards forward the problem disappears! But, living in NYC, if I am parked in small space, it can be a real pain to get the car positioned so I can gun the engine a go forward.
Solenoid? Valve? Had the car tuned, filters changed etc, but didn't help.
2007Apr 30
(reported on)Accord ES 3.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
On three occasions I have taken my vehicle to Honda dealers for repairs. The check engine lights comes on. The first dealer said it was spark plugs and replaced them and the problem went away for about 2 weeks. The second dealer diagnosed and replaced the Ignition coil, this lasted about three weeks. The last dealer (out of town) diagnosed and replaced the fuel regulator, this lasted about a month. It have cost about $900 and the check engine light is still on. HELP!!!!!
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2007Mar 14
(reported on)Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
Honda Accord 2000, 108000 miles. I noticed today my car hesitated a bit before starting and then the check engine light came on. also Car would start and then stall out. It seems this is a common problem but no concrete answers so far. Any input?
2007Feb 27
(reported on)Accord EX 3.0 VTEC
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
Had the car for a while and drive it a lot and then about 4 months ago when i was backing out of my parking space my car would hesitate a bit. Did not pay any attention thought it was just the cold. Then I went to the gym one day after coming home from my 40 minute commute. Spent about an hour at the gym and then the car would not catch. Car would start and then stall out. Since then this has happened about 4 times. I have taken it to the shop 4 times and they don't see a problem even though it happened right in front of one of techs. Had my idle air valve replaced because the car wouldn't idle upon start up, it would just die. That did not work. Did some research and it may be that boiling fuel is in the fuel rail. Will let everyone know.
2006Oct 25
(reported on)Accord EX 3.0 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
After driving stop and go for an hour the car would get hot. if I parked it and went shopping for about 20 minutes and returned to the car it would start but then die. The problem goes away if the car is allowed to cool enough.
It is a known problem called "heat soak" or something. Not bad enough for a recall but happens enough that there is a repair notice.
Not an easy problem to replicate in front of the dealer as it only happens under certain situations. Only after a 3rd visit and having the car die in front of a mechanic were they willing to believe that there was a problem.
Leaving the car idling for a few hours does not replicate the problem
2006Jun 09
(reported on)Accord ES
- 60,000 miles
Not easy to solve because it goes away by itself and comes back days or weeks or months after. Dealing with this for three years. Bought the car new, always been to dealer for maintenance. Brought the car to dealer twice for that problem; going a third time next week. Apart that the car is great.
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2009Mar 08
Accord EX V6
My engine light came on a few days ago. I ran to the store and when I was ready to head home my car started but rumbled/shook a little. I drive up the street to another store and was done shopping in about 20 minutes. I go to start my car and it started but then rumbled and cut off. I tried several times to start the car, then called AAA for a tow. In about a half hour the tow truck gets there and the driver starts the car right up and drives it up onto the truck. My mechanic tells me they tried all day to duplicate the problem but to no avail.
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South Plainfield, NJ, USA
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