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I purchased/financed a used- 2007 Honda Accord on 4/2/2015. Outside of an airbag recall notice received in June, there were 4 consecutive electrical malfunctions that occurred and is currently pending - 1) rear driver-side window motor seized, 2) both keyless fobs stopped working and requires reprogramming, according to mechanic, 3) cd/aux button no longer functioning, and 4) rear driver, passenger, and front passenger-side window motors have all seized and no longer functioning. It should be noted that the salesman did not disclose physical front bumper damage on sale date, and did not offer any corrective action upon notification. Vehicle was stationary in dealership's possession over a year - from sale date. However, they (owner/salesman) guaranteed the condition of the vehicle as above standard and recommended extended warranty.
The passenger windows (1 front & 2 rear) stopped working. When they stopped working, the windows were partially down. I could not raise the windows by any usual means. All I would get is a clicking sound at the master window control and the individual respective windows controls when I tried to raise them. The only window that would operate in a normal manner was the driver's window. The driver's window would go up or down as needed without any problem. This appears to be an electrical issue that has affected many Honda models of various years, including models newer & older that my 2007 Honda Accord SE. The issue does not involve a window regulator, nor window motor. It appears to involve the master window control and/or the vehicle's ECU (electronic control unit) that is responsible for the operation of the vehicle's windows. This problem should be addressed by Honda at no charge to owners of Honda vehicles.
I bought this vehicle from a Honda dealership in the beginning of February 2015. The car had 2 or 3 previous owners who did an excellent job of keeping up with the maintenance. The car had also just been inspected in September of the previous year and passed with flying colors. I was in the process of relocating to the West coast with my fianc. Four hours away from our final destination, the car shut off and I noticed that the engine light flashed on. I quickly got the car to the side of the road before it completely died. My fianc and I hopped out the car to check under the hood. By this time you could smell the smoke coming from under the hood, but a fire was not visible looking directly under the hood. Another driver, who happened to be a fire fighter, who was on the same highway stopped and told us to back away from the car because there was a fire underneath the car. Once we moved back, we were able to see the fire under the car on the right hand side (if you're facing the car). We could also see that the fire was melting something. You could see the substance melting to the ground. The fire fighter called the police and investigated the fire himself. He said that it was some type of wiring issue and the fire dept. Confirmed this as well when they finally disconnected the battery to inspect the car. He again stressed the fact that we needed to stay back because the car could blow at any moment, which was devastating news because everything we owned was in the car. Thankfully a police officer arrived and diffused the fire. I noticed that there are no open recalls for this vehicle, but I did notice there was an investigation for some issue that could cause a fire under the hood. I absolutely loved this car and I only had it long enough to make 1 payment to my finance company. I just wanted to bring this to your attention to prevent any other incidents.
Just bought my Accord in September 2013 with 105K miles on it.when I test drove the vehicle I noticed that the brakes were sticky.when I came to a complete stop then when I accelerated it took a second or two for the brakes to release then accelerate again. They told me that they had just replaced the brakes and that's the reason why that it was doing that.so within a month later I brought it in cause the problem never went away. They fixed the problem and just put brake fluid and bleed the brakes.the car ran a little better and the brakes weren't sticking as much.two months later I had to replace the brake pads.brakes were still sticky.3 months later I had to replace them again.then I noticed that when I would due over 60 mph that when I would press the brakes that the car would shake and pull to the left.I then got a aliment and still the car would shake when I would accelerate and brake.I then replaced all four rotors.problem stopped.two months later the cars left lower control arm was giving out.had to replace both right and left side.one month later I hear the brakes making a loud grinding noise.I had to replace the pads again.I find that every 2 to 3 months I have to replace my brakes. All this money being spent is not fair.Honda needs to recall these brake systems.my airbag light and engine light keeps coming on and off.also my stereo light goes off and on.help me please.
When I went to go turn on my car the radio went dark. I have done some online research and apparently this is a common problem for model years 2000,2001,2003,2004,2006,2007, and 2008. I also have issues with the interior ceiling light. It keeps burning out. I have also experienced my power windows go down on its own after I locked the vehicle by pressing the remote button. Occasional, when I put my key in the ignition and im about to turn on the car I hear a buzzing sound be fore it officially starts.
- Vineland, NJ, USA
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When I have an adult passenger sitting in my 07 Accord front passenger seat I occasionally see the passenger airbag off light lit up. The passenger is about 95 pounds and I believe it should be sufficient to keep ensure airbags are kept alive for an grown up adult. I am very concerned about this and worried that airbag may fail to deploy. I request Honda and NHTSA to consider this complaint seriously and investigate asap before it is too serious.
After a week long period of heavy rain, three out of four power window switches on the driver's side door failed. It seems like the 'master power window switch' may have shorted out. All windows except the driver's window fail to open now from any window switch in the entire car. After searching online, people report this to be a common problem in this generation of Accord (2003-2007). Honda has also recalled the Honda fit 2007-2008 for this same reason/part. www.Honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=7262-en.
My 2007 Honda Accord had starting problem, and the engine stalled when I backed up sometimes, especially when in hot condition. It will eventually started after 3 or 4 time when I tried to started. The mechanic didn't find any problem with starter or battery, but I change it anyway for my safety; the problem still there. After researched on the internet, I changed the ignition witch; the problem solved. Honda should look into this problem to prevent accidents or deaths. My car engine shut off when I backed up a few times not in forward. Hopefully it will not happen in forward condition to any drivers.
My 2007 Honda Accord has a starting problem. Initial diagnosis test leads to faulty ignition switch as the cause. The car does not start on the first attempt. It starts after turning the key for more than 5 times.
Check engine light went on and off a few times, took it to autocheck and found a code. Took it to dealer, they could not locate the code and claimed there is no issue they can find, come back when it happens again. Few weeks later, the check engine light came again in the evening, and now with other problems, the whole electric system including lights, radio etc started dancing on and off, ABS light came on and off. Happened for a few minutes and then everything went smooth. I took the car back to dealership and they claim the code P0685 was found and there was a software update for the PCM and they applied that update. I asked why was there no intimation about it and the response was that it was not considered as one of the critical updates. With the experience I had, the way things were happening in that 2-3 minutes of electric system dance, anything could have gone wrong with the car. There should be a recall notice sent for this update.
Had vehicle serviced a day later I heard a clicking noise. This noise continued. I thought it was a fuse. Then two days later the driver window will raise and lower by the master control switch. The passenger front and rear windows would not lower only click when pushing the master control switch/button. I took vehicle to Honda they said it was not under warranty but after a diagnostic fee of $59 it was working however the switch isn't grounded properly and still makes the clicking noise and won't work with the key trying to lower the windows. I then observed online that there was a recall for V6 model of 2007 Accord. Mine is a 4cyl. Honda wants about $359 for the repair. The repair is for the master control window switch.
I have already had to replace the drivers side power window motor. Then in July while my car was parked for a week I came back from vacation used the remote to unlock the car and it would not work. I had to manually unlock the door. Then realized that the only power window that works now is only the drivers side. While searching on the internet for a remedy to this issue I found many, many Honda users that this has happened to. I see that the master switch has been recalled but only on the CRV. Maybe, this should be extended to the 2007 Honda Accord also. This is an extreme safety issue since I am unable to quickly unlock the door with the remote and none of the other windows will roll down or unlock. The replacement on the power window motor was over $300. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for looking into this matter.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle started to jerk while driving 25 mph and the steering wheel turned toward the right abnormally. As a result, the ignition key broke in half and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000.
The regulators of two rear windows made loud noise during window open operation on Sept. 22, 2011. One of the window was not able to close all the way up after it was open. These two windows only are used less than a dozen times. It was raining that day. The windshield was smoggy while I was driving because the window was not able to close. The defrost was not able to clear the windshield. This defect can potentially resulted in fatal accident.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord coupe ex. The contact stated that on an intermittent basis that the horn would not function properly and it almost caused a crash since the horn malfunctioned intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,900. The VIN was unavailable.
My Accord has a history of "buzzing" when I turn the ignition key. The noise is coming from the lower left area of the dash. I've had it in the dealer repair shop more than once, but the problem still exists.
Read this through and accept it as accurate. I am sane, intelligent, a former cpa. The problem is unusual, but I was there; you weren't. 2007 Honda Accord. When stopped for a traffic signal, car began to vibrate and shake violently to a booming base noise. The level of sound: Louder than standing by the speakers at a rock concert. The volume hurt my ears; it was easily loud enough to cause hearing damage for a prolonged exposure. I've worked in a machine shop, and I know loud. (I assumed someone with a mega stereo and sub-woofer pulled up alongside me. My radio was off, and I have a stock system, not capable of this magnitude of sound.) when I turned at the light, my vehicle was the only one there, and I realized the sound was coming from my car. The sound was definitively from speakers and an amplified sound, not a normal engine or exhaust sound. I revved the engine, and the sound did not change. The sound decreased slightly as I drove, and then resumed its former level. I pulled into a gas station, shut the engine off, and looked under the hood and body. I saw nothing. On the way home, I stopped by a Honda dealer, and they said they had never heard of such a thing. The service advisor mentioned it might have been the anc, or electronic noise cancellation, which is used to produce opposite sound waves to cancel out engine and road noise, creating a quiet cab environment. I asked if the system had the power to shake the car, and she responded yes. I was stopped at a light, so the only danger was to my hearing. If this happens to someone in traffic, the results could be dangerous. The onslaught of noise and shaking was jarring. This would appear to be an electronic glitch, and therefore very hard to diagnose. I am putting this on record so that anyone else experiencing it has supporting incidents.
According to the watertown Honda dealer(watertown ct), running my air conditioner caused the short circuiting of my on board computer. My onboard computer was filled with water and fried, resulting in loss of electric for the vehicle(which I am told would include ABS brake system, air bags, power steering, engine control, lights and all other safety features). The Honda dealer that has my vehicle determined that the air conditioning condenser dripped onto the computer which caused it to malfunction. There are no modifications or damage to my vehicle, it has never been in an accident or flooded. It has been maintained and driven under normal driving conditions only. The vehicle was purchased new 3 years ago. I had driven my car from nh to ct for fathers day. I parked the car, then moved it from one parking space to another. Later after lunch, my car would not start. It turned over and over, but would not start. The green key light was blinking, the orange engine light was on, and the red oil light was on. There was static coming from the speakers even though the radio was off, and it sounded like every relay and switch under the hood was cycling on and off. It had been completely dry on the drive down, but had a few sprinkles while the car was parked. I had the car towed to a Honda dealership in ct(Honda of watertown) I further explained that I have never had any accidents modifications to the vehicle. I had hit a pile of snow coming into my driveway (the first winter I owned the vehicle) that cracked the cowl, but had grappone Honda (concord nh)service inspect it during my next oil change to determine it was only superficial damage. I explained that I have only driven it under normal conditions, ie I have driven in the rain and through regular puddles, but the car has never been flooded or through any deep puddles ever. Luckily I was parked when this happened, or I may not be here to file the complaint at all.
I took the battery out of an 2007 Honda Accord V-6 to get access to the headlight bulb behind the battery. I put the battery back into the car and installed the positive terminal then touched the negative terminal to the negative post on the battery and the car engine started without the key being turned on. If I would have had my hands in the wrong area in the engine compartment I would not be typing this E-mail. No one was in the car with the key turned on, the car started by itself and would not shut off when I turned the key to on or off, I had to get into the car and put it into gear and then back to park to get the key to shut the engine off.
While parking my car in my garage, I had put it in park and took my foot of the brake pedal, my 2007 Honda Accord sedan lunged forward hitting my drywall, solar water heater, washer and dryer then it jumped back and stopped. I was so stunned as I didn't know what was happening here. Instantly the car decided to go in reverse at an accelerated rate down the hill of my driveway hitting the concrete side of my neighbor's garage, their car and bounced forward up the hill to hit my house again and stopped at the crest of the hill. The car is totaled. State farm insurance hired an investigator sea that decided that there are no deficiencies yet they failed to look at the transmission, electronic control module, powertrain only reviewed the brakes, tires, throttle. Can you help me. After reviewing an article of the Toyota and how they and other manufacturers have gone to a new electronic throttle control module which has resulted in the same type of problem, I accelerated as my foot was on the brake the whole time and the shift gear was in park. This needs to be investigated further. Possible new recall. There are several other incidents listed on the Honda malfunctions complaint page under 2007 Honda Accord with the same type of problems, cars being totaled and what recourse do we have as consumers? obviously state farm isn't going to pursue it with Honda just charge to me as an accident and probably drop me and raise my rates sky high. I need help on how to pursue this further. $10,000 damage to my house, car totaled @ $18,000+, and $19,000+ damage to my neighbor's house. Luckily no children were out and no deaths occurred as a result of this. The only air bag that deployed were the side curtains not the driver's side either.
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- Staten Island, NY, USA