CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Honda Accord has several serious defects – poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.
BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.
OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.
UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.
VALVE IN AC SYSTEM WENT BAD. CAR COULD NOT COOL OFF IN HOT WEATHER. HAPPENED AGAIN RECENTLY IN 2017 WITH MILEAGE OF ABOUT 59,000. DEALER FIXED FIRST TIME FOR ABOUT $130. COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM SECOND TIME.
I Live in Texas. Had Accord for more than 3 years. AC used to work fine until last week. It does not cool down anymore. Blows hot air even at 65. Outside temp. is around 95 at that time.
- Uma A.,
Round Rock, TX, US
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VALVE IN AC SYSTEM WENT BAD. CAR COULD NOT COOL OFF IN HOT WEATHER. HAPPENED AGAIN RECENTLY IN 2017 WITH MILEAGE OF ABOUT 59,000. DEALER FIXED FIRST TIME FOR ABOUT $130. COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM SECOND TIME.
- David F., Lincoln, US