2017 Honda Accord Complaint — ENGINE (ODI 11689260)
The 3rd cylinder connecting rod failed under 120k miles. The rod knocked the starter loose while the vehicle was going 70 MPH, and caused a fire. It was inspected by the dealership it was purchased from. There were no symptoms or warnings at all, it was sudden and unexpected. Myself and my passenger were both shaken an
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Accord |
| Component(s) | ENGINE |
| ODI number | 11689260 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Date of incident | 05/07/2025 |
| Date filed | 09/23/2025 |
| Summary | The 3rd cylinder connecting rod failed under 120k miles. The rod knocked the starter loose while the vehicle was going 70 MPH, and caused a fire. It was inspected by the dealership it was purchased from. There were no symptoms or warnings at all, it was sudden and unexpected. Myself and my passenger were both shaken and thankfully had time to pull over when it happened, and we managed to put the fire out. |
| Source | NHTSA Complaints |
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