2018 Honda Accord Complaint — POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (ODI 11698638)
The head gasket leaked and a piston warped. The symptom was feeling a piston misfire and then the car wouldn't go over 10 miles per hour. Our safety was compromised because we were on a busy (45mph) road and couldn't turn off quickly nor go fast to keep up with traffic. The problem has been reproduced at an independent
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Accord |
| Component(s) | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| ODI number | 11698638 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Date of incident | 11/02/2025 |
| Date filed | 11/10/2025 |
| Summary | The head gasket leaked and a piston warped. The symptom was feeling a piston misfire and then the car wouldn't go over 10 miles per hour. Our safety was compromised because we were on a busy (45mph) road and couldn't turn off quickly nor go fast to keep up with traffic. The problem has been reproduced at an independent service center. The vehicle has only been inspected by the mechanic. The previous week all the electrical systems reported a failure. That was repaired by replacing some hose that |
| Source | NHTSA Complaints |
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