8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
14,138 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace the VTC (variable timing control) actuator (1 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2008Oct 30
Accord EX-L Navi 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 3,110 miles
Horrible cold start and idle - I have a brand new, fully loaded 4cyl EX-L Navi with 600 km on the Odometer now. I live in Toronto Canada and the temperature is hovering around 0 �C in November. There is a tremendous vibration on the steering wheel and gas pedal. The rest of the vehicle shows signs of slight vibration with an annoying low pitch vibrating noise. It feels like the engine is shivering along with other components to create a complaining symphony. I wonder what the Accord will do when we get to sub-zero temperature. Maybe it will just call it a day to hibernate and come back to life normal next year Spring.
I have to admit that the car is beautiful and it was a love in first sight. The initial quality and appearance was impressive. It might due to the fact that I am stepping up from a base model Corolla. However, this vibration issue along with many other deficiencies are very annoying. It makes the car feel cheap even with the beautiful interior design, leather seating surface and all the bells and whistles. It is a big disappointment with Honda's renounced quality, and especially when you have to pay close to $39,000 CAD to have this car on the road.
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2009Jul 31
Accord EX 2.4L 4cyl
I just posted a June 8, 2009 issue with premature brake-wear. Low and behold I started to hear this AWFUL rattling noise only when I started my car from a cold start. The 1st trip to the dealership was fruitless. They could not diagnose the issue because they could not repeat it (so they said). The second time I went in, I left the car there so they could start it the next morning from a cold start. They of course heard it (4 days after having my car) and told me it's a faulty VTC (variable timing control) actuator.
I just wanted everyone else out there who is hearing that RATTLE noise, it's an issue covered under warranty, get it fixed!
jacob.blackmon
Arlington, VA, USA
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