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Backup/reverse camera has failed. When the car is put into reverse, the in car monitor displays a black screen with yellow grid lines. Camera image is no longer displayed. Resetting camera settings to default does not correct the problem. This is a clear safety issue, especially around small children. Drivers have come to rely on backup cameras to detect small children and obstacles that cannot be seen with just the use of a rear view mirror. A cameras failure creates a clear and present dangerous when backing up. The vehicle in question is 6 months outside the manufacturers warranty and has less than 32K miles. The cameras failure this early in the vehicles lifecycle is indicative of a defect and not due to age. Additionally, Honda camera failures are a known issue, subject to a recall, on 2018 Honda Accord. There is a likely possibility that the same cameras were installed in many 2017 Honda Accord.
My car was parked, and I switched to the R gear to back out, but my rear camera would not work. My screen was all black but my yellow parking guidelines were still visible. I tried to change the camera view to see if that would help. My screen showed some static. I switched back to my original camera view and the static stopped, but my screen is still black on rear camera mode. I've been searching on the internet and it seems many have been having the same safety issue. Rear cameras on other models of the Honda Accord have had recalls. Given so many similar complaints, it would only be appropriate for the 2017 Accord to be included in the recalls.
Vehicle has been dead on 4+ occasions. Stationary, in garage. Vehicle is driven as little as once per week at times but the battery or electric draw has caused the car to fail in as little as a couple days or even trunk being open for 15-20min. I've had to tow this vehicle 3times for service. Dealer is brushing this off without responsibility. Saying the car has to be driven for more than 20minutes to receive full charge. Also, the vehicle has a number of electronics that require the vehicle to be driven more. They refuse to replace the battery unless it checks bad. The issue is an electrical draw. Most likely seems related to the rear hatch. Battery should be replaced with a larger capacity and these vehicles should be recalled and diagnosed for electrical draw failures.
The car battery does not hold charge. If the car is not used for three days to a week, the battery is completely dead. The car must be jump start. I have seen a lot of complaints online regarding the same problem. Based on my previous experience, car battery lasts seven to ten years before experiencing any trouble. I think either there is a faulty sensor or a system in the car that stays on when the car engine is turned off resulting in the complete discharge of the battery.
- White Plains, NY, USA
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Rear camera display went black except the guidance lines are displayed when shifting into reverse. Dealership indicates a new display and camera are needed. Disappointed in the quality issue here. Outside of warranty now. There was a recall on 2018 Honda Accord rear camera.
Since I purchased the 2017 Honda Accord hybrid touring vehicle in Oct 2016 I have had issues with the stereo system maintaining a carplay connection from my iphone X to the car stereo via the cable connection. It started out as occasional disconnections and periodic losses of music or sound from my iphone to complete random reboots of stereo and above stereo display. In the last year I can no longer use carplay at all without my phone losing connection when using google maps, apple maps, pandora, phone calls or any carplay apps. My stereo now constantly reboots itself, stops sounds from being emitted from phone, randomly disconnects my voice during phone calls but shows connected still, stereo freezes and so does the screen above the stereo, randomly shows android (stereo system designed on android software) errors. Sometime I can disconnect and reconnect the cable and that solves it while other times the only fix is for me to pull over, turn off my car and turn it back on. I have replaced the cable multiple times with direct from apple cables and most recently got the new iphone 12 pro and it all still happens. The dealership has replaced the stereo a few weeks ago and when I dropped my car off I had the iphone X and when I picked it up I had the new iphone 12 pro with new cable and on my way home I used google maps and made a call and with the new stereo installed the Honda stereo completely rebooted itself as it had previously with iphone X and replaced cables. This is not a one off as little google research shows others experiencing the same thing and Honda has other vehicles with a myriad of carplay and stereo problems. I spent almost $3K more for this car over the Toyota comparable at the time specifically because I travel and wanted carplay to use apple maps or google maps and now I can't use carplay at all.
The backup camera is flashing and black so I cannot see the view while in reverse. The guidelines still appear and the screen works for all other functions.
Used accessory system for 15 minutes to vacuum car while listening to radio. Entire system went dead. Could not move shift lever, close windows, or move the car. Same happened a year ago. Honda says accessory systems uses so much energy it drains the system. Long term problem for this car. Needs to be fixed. It was stationary in an awkward location so it was impossible to leave it where it was. Had to get neighbors help who luckily had had the same problem with her Honda. Meanwhile Honda said this am that they would not honor the 100 month warranty on their replacement battery put in a year ago as its "covered under the 36 month warranty" which ran out last August.
After owning the car for 2.5 years, the car would not start and required a jump. After several instances of this occurring, the original oem battery was replaced. Within 2 months of installing the new battery, the car wouldn't start and required a jump. The car will start fine for a few weeks and then requires another jump (this repeats every several weeks). The car has been inspected by a Honda dealership and they found no charging or draw issues. The car is driven enough, according to the dealer, so that's not an issue either. It appears based on other complaints to NHTSA that this issue is happening to other 2017-2018 Honda Accord owners. Please investigate this issue with Honda and have them perform a recall if necessary.
Vehicle failed to start in garage for first time after having been driven regularly. Battery too weak to turn engine over. Attempted to recharge battery. It would not take a charge. Checked battery fluid level and it was below top of plates in three outer cells. Added distilled water and attempted to charge again. It would still not take a charge. Called dealer and reported. 2017 Accord was 38 months since purchase with 28,000 miles on it. No warranty coverage therefore I purchased a new battery at farm & fleet. Technician there noted battery case distortion as if the battery had been frozen. Definitely did not happen since we had the vehicle since the battery had never previously been discharged to make it vulnerable to freezing. Definitely a problem other than routine battery failure due to age or use.
I have a 2017 Accord - the backup camera lcd screen started to flicker for a few days each time I put the car into reverse also was real grainy the week befor the flickering. When I changed the camera angle it would sometimes come back and work while backing up, but then it went to a black screen altogether. It's been black ever since, the camera goes on while I reverse but nothing shows on the lcd screen but the guiding yellow lines that seem to be pointing up. I noticed the recall of the 2018 Accord backup camera and I think the same issue is happening with the 2017 Accord. My vehicle has been parked for a week befor this happened. I really believe this needs to be looked into and something needs to be done. I see that more than just my 2017 Accord has been having the same issue with there backup camera as well.
I have a 2017 Accord - in September 2019 the backup camera lcd screen started to flicker for a week or so each time I put the car into reverse. When I changed the camera angle it would sometimes come back and work while backing up, but then it went to a black screen altogether. It's been black ever since, the camera goes on while I reverse but nothing shows on the lcd screen but the guiding yellow lines. I went to fix the camera today myself and noticed the recall of the 2018 Accord. I think the same issue is happening with the 2017 Accord. I'd like to see Honda take responsibility rather than have to pay another $200-$350 to fix this. I am out of warranty. Here is what I found that brough me to this site. Vehicles recalled: 232,140 of the 2018 Honda Accord sedan and 2019 Honda insight hybrid sedan. The problem: The backup camera may fail because of bad software. The fix: Dealers will reprogram the display audio unit software, at no charge to owners. How to contact the manufacturer: The recall is expected to begin Nov. 5, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K2G and V2F. NHTSA campaign number: 18V629
While driving condition, sometimes break problem was found and other 5 problems showing in the odometer that time I couldnot have control on the vehicle. When I push break padel, it doesnot work. I am facing this problrm couple of the time. First time Honda dealer reset the codes, 2nd time they suggest me to replace the battery, I did. Then after while I am facing same problem. What should I do, I dont understand but I am very disappointed with this vehicle. I could be in danger sometimes while on highway. Need the right solution but I still dont get the result.
The electric power steering went out due to a faulty electrical plug. It went out while my wife was driving on highway. This is an ongoing issue that is known to Honda. Yet there has not been a recall. I have not been able to drive the car for 4 weeks.
My airbags didn't deploy at the time of frontal accident at approximately 30-40 mph. Accident happened on county street (glen mill rd montgomery county Maryland) January 25th at 6:30 am. With the road being very dark, I didn't see a full size tree across the roadway from a severe storm the night before. I anticipated the airbag deploying on impact, however it seem like a minute or two before they deployed but never inflated ( niether the front or passanger side curtin) photos are on my phone and will send when I can download on this site.
Two days ago the sunroof opened on its own while car was parked and off. It opened overnight during a rainstorm. I closed the sunroof. I was puzzled but the car seemed fine and drove fine. Today the car is completely dead. It jump-started but there numerous symbols lit on the dashboard so my mechanic advised me to have it towed, it is not safe to drive.
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- Fairport, NY, USA