2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The “Reduced Engine Power” warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle to allow the engine to cool down. The contact was able to restart the vehicle multiple times. The contact stated that upon research, he referenced that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V602000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. While attempting to restart the vehicle the message "High Temp Power Reduced" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Power Control Unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V602000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Driver side driveshaft broke - vehicle towed and driveshaft replaced. There is a recall for this (20V769000) but Honda customer service says it does not apply to my VIN.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CONSTANT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH SHORTED THE BATTERY FUNCTION. A RED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED "12 VOLTS" AND TO SERVICE THE BATTERY. THE DEALER (SULLIVAN HONDA, 45 MIGEON AVE, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 496-0077) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V418000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THAT THE BATTERY SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, PROVIDED NO REMEDY, AND ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *JS

Caliper had to be replaced after 93,000 miles. Could have started a fire if I didn't take the car in to the hop when I did. Also it was located on same side as the gas tank (rear drivers side)

AFTER STARTING MY CAR IN A SMALL PARKING LOT, I SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND I PRESSED GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD AND KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER IT HAD SMASHED INTO THE PARKING LOT CURB, SHRUBS AND CARS PARKED 20 TO 30 FEET BEHIND ME, IT FINALLY STOPPED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN AND MY CAR CONTACTED THE FIRST FIXED OBJECT. FORTUNATELY, THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. MY CAR AND TWO OTHERS SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. TWO OTHER CARS WERE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,945.

SUDDEN AND IMMEDIATE EPS FAILURE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON HIGHWAY. WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE HAPPENS. STEERING WHEEL "LOCKS UP" MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR INTO ANY TURN.

AFTER STARTING MY CAR IN A SMALL PARKING LOT, I SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND I PRESSED GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD AND KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER IT HAD SMASHED INTO THE PARKING LOT CURB, SHRUBS AND CARS PARKED 20 TO 30 FEET BEHIND ME, IT FINALLY STOPPED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN AND MY CAR CONTACTED THE FIRST FIXED OBJECT. FORTUNATELY, THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. MY CAR AND TWO OTHERS SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. TWO OTHER CARS WERE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.

MARCH 19,2016 I WAS IN A SMALL PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR PUSH GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR HIT THE FIRST CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE HOOD CAME UP. IT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE . IT HIT TWO OTHER PARKED CARS BEHIND ME AND A CURB AND FINALLY STOPPED.THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.FORTUNATELY THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. WILLIAMSBURG,VIRGINIA

LEFT OUTSIDE DRIVERS MIRROR HAS DUAL USE GLASS, VERY DISTRACTING AND LITTLE USE OR VALUE. CAUSES DRIVER TO CONSTANTLY RE-ADJUST AND SEE DOUBLE VEHICLES ON LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN CHANGING LANES. THE DUAL VISION GLASS SHOW BE REPLACED WITH SINGLE VISION GLASS TO ELIMINATE THE ERRORS OF DOUBLE VEHICLES. *TR

I CAN'T SEE CLEAR IMAGE ANY OBJECT BEHIND ME BECAUSE THE REAR WINDSHIELD ARE WAVINESS OR CURVING AROUND, STEAMY SEEMS LIKE YOU DRIVING IN A REAL HOT DESERT AREA. I AM WORRY ABOUT MY SAFETY BECAUSE IS HYBRID CAR EASY CATCH ON FIRE AND REAR WINDSHIELD ARE RIGHT ABOVE THE HUGE PACK OF BATTERY! THE SERVICE MANAGER OF HONDA CHECKED & SAID EVERY ACCORD HYBRID IS LIKE THAT ON THE WINDSHIELD BUT NOT ON REGULAR GAS ACCORD. HONDA CAN'T CHANGE IT BECAUSE IT MIGHT BE THE DESIGN OF THE HYBRID. *TR

PAINT BEGAN PEELING AROUND THE BACK WINDOW. ALL AROUND IT, IN THE LIP AROUND THE WINDOW. IN NORMAL DAILY USE.

I CAN'T SEE CLEAR IMAGE ANY OBJECT BEHIND ME BECAUSE THE REAR WINDSHIELD ARE WAVINESS OR CURVING AROUND, STEAMY SEEMS LIKE YOU DRIVING IN A REAL HOT DESERT AREA. I AM WORRY ABOUT MY SAFETY BECAUSE IS HYBRID CAR EASY CATCH ON FIRE AND REAR WINDSHIELD ARE RIGHT ABOVE THE HUGE PACK OF BATTERY! THE SERVICE MANAGER OF HONDA CHECKED & SAID EVERY ACCORD HYBRID IS LIKE THAT ON THE WINDSHIELD BUT NOT ON REGULAR GAS ACCORD. HONDA CAN'T CHANGE IT BECAUSE IT MIGHT BE THE DESIGN OF THE HYBRID. *TR

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

THOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF FUEL IN THE TANK, PETROL ENGINE GOT CUTOFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL ERRORS STARTED APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD. EVENTUALLY BATTERY (ELECTRIC) PROPULSION ALSO TURNED OFF.

MARCH 19,2016 I WAS IN A SMALL PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR PUSH GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR HIT THE FIRST CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE HOOD CAME UP. IT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE . IT HIT TWO OTHER PARKED CARS BEHIND ME AND A CURB AND FINALLY STOPPED.THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.FORTUNATELY THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. WILLIAMSBURG,VIRGINIA

DRIVER LEFT A STORE IN A PARKING LOT, BACKED UP, TURNED RIGHT AND PROCEEDED ABOUT 15 YARDS WHEN SIDE AND OVERHEAD DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. NO COLLISION. WITNESSES AT COFFEE SHOP SAID THEY DID NOT SEE OR HEAR OF A COLLISION IN AN AREA THAT HAS THEM OFTEN. WAS SCUFFING ON LEFT REAR MUD GUARD AND SLIGHT INDENTATION (HAVE PIX) ON BUMPER. COLLISION CENTER MANAGER ACTUALLY PUSHED IT OUT WITH HIS HAND. COLLISION CENTER SAID THERE WAS SLIGHT BLUE PAINT TRANSFER ON WHEEL YET CAR WAS TOWED 10 MILES TO HONDA DEALERSHIP. HONDA LITERATURE SAYS AIR BAGS ONLY DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A MODERATE OR SEVERE COLLISION. TOP AIR BAG ONLY TO DEPLOY IN EVENT OF A ROLLOVER. JUST RETURNED FROM A 5,500 MILE TRIP. FIRST TOW TRUCK DRIVER DIDN'T HAVE CORRECT GEAR TO LOAD ONTO A FLAT BED AND RADIOED THAT THERE WAS NO COLLISION. SECOND DRIVER COULDN'T FIND EVIDENCE OF A COLLISION AT THE LOCATION. NO PLASTIC ON ROADWAY, GLASS OR ANYTHING ELSE. HONDA DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES HAD DIFFICULTY IN LOCATING THE CAR THE FOLLOWING MORNING FOLLOWING DROP-OFF. EMPLOYEES WERE LOOKING FOR A CAR WITH SIDE DAMAGE. DRIVER HAS BEEN HURTING IN SHOULDER AND HEAD. THOUGHT IT WOULD GO AWAY BUT HAS NOT. WILL SEEK ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION. HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE IN CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN CONTACTED. WILL ALSO FILED WITH WASHINGTON STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND INSURANCE COMMISSIONER. AIRBAGS AND SENSORS IN TRUNK PULLED AT THE COLLISION CENTER ARE IN THE TRUNK. CAR HAS REMAINED IN GARAGE SINCE BEING REPAIRED. OWNER TRAUMATIZED AND WANTS CAR REPLACED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO ABNORMAL FUEL CONSUMPTION DUE TO USING 3/4THS OF A TANK TO DRIVE 15 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN JIM COLEMAN HONDA (12441 AUTO DR., CLARKSVILLE, MD) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A RODENT ATE THE RUBBER FUEL LINE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000