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2009 Honda Accord Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Honda Accord has 108 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Honda Accord

Brakes
218
Airbags
138
Engine
108
Other
39
Electrical
39
Steering
30
Powertrain
28
Seats
24
Lights
19
Structure
17
Speed Control
15
Tires
13
Visibility
12
Suspension
8
Wheels
6
Fuel System
4

108

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 4, 2025ENGINEThe engine is burning oil, about 2 quarts a month. The oil level consistently runs low when checked ...
Aug 27, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the engine was previously rebuilt. The...
May 8, 2023ENGINEBurns oil due to bad piston rings. They are notorious for it and everyone that has a 8th generation ...
Feb 2, 2022ENGINEThe bolt that secures the Serpentine Belt tensioner broke off at the engine block. This disables the...
Jan 17, 2022ENGINEI took my Honda in regarding a rattling noise coming from the engine while driving. It has become m...
Nov 6, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle s...
Oct 9, 2021ENGINEComponent/System: Engine – piston ring failure; oil control issue related to VCM system. Available f...
May 21, 2021ENGINEContinuing “ignition coils failure”, leading to lost acceleration, putting car in dangerous situatio...
Nov 3, 2020ENGINEMY NAME IS [XXX]. BETWEEN MY MOTHER AND I WE OWN 4 HONDA VEHICLES. 2 ACCORDS AND 2 CIVICS. THE TWO A...
Sep 24, 2020ENGINELOUD ENGINE RATTLING NOISE WITH COLD START UP. HAPPENS EVERY TIME NOW
Mar 18, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED...
Dec 11, 2019ENGINECAR HAS BEEN WITH MECHANICS FOR DAY 3 NOW THEY THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS AT 1ST TIMING BELT WENT TO ...
Dec 4, 2019ENGINEOIL IS ENTERING COMBUSTION CHAMBER CAUSE BLUE SMOKE TO COME OUT OF EXHAUST AT TIMES. SEEING OIL CONS...
Sep 27, 2019ENGINEMY CAR HAS A HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM, WHICH IS CAUSING RATTLING SOUND TO COME FROM THE ENGINE. ...
Feb 15, 2019ENGINETHE VEHICLE STATIONARY WHEN STARTING MAKES LOUD NOISE CAUSED BY THE VTC ACTUATOR IS THE DEFAULTED PA...
Dec 26, 2018ENGINEENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IS MORE AND CAUSING BURNING OF ENGINE OIL VERY FREQUENTLY. THIS IS CAUSING RA...
Nov 9, 2018ENGINEVTC ACTUATOR IS BAD AND REQUIRES REPLACING ALONG WITH PISTON RINGS, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THE COS...
Jul 16, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND THE...
Apr 16, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, notic...
Apr 1, 2018ENGINEOIL CONSUMPTION IN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT.

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