Originally introduced in 1976, the Honda Accord has consistently been one of the best-selling vehicles in the United States since 1989. In fact, Honda has sold more than 13 million Accords in the U.S. since its first year here.
Beloved for its affordability, size, and safety, it鈥檚 no wonder the vehicle sells so well. Still, the Honda Accord does have its occasional faults. If you believe your Honda Accord may have been sold to you with a known defect, reach out to us at 833.422.7529 for a free consultation and we will investigate the problem.
Yearly Honda Accord Complaints, Investigations, and Recalls
If you purchased a new Accord in the last few years, here鈥檚 what you should know, according to the :
Reason for complaints include:
Reasons for recalls include:
- Battery sensor may short. This could lead to a fire.
- Connecting rod bolts may be improperly torqued. This could cause the engine to stall, which may lead to a crash. The added heat may also present a fire hazard.
Reasons for complaints include:
- Electrical system
- Visibility
- Vehicle speed control
- Exterior lighting
- Steering
Reasons for recalls include:
- Battery sensor may short. This could lead to a fire.
Information reflects nhtsa.gov data as of 7/29/18.
Seek Legal Assistance for Your Honda Accord
If you鈥檝e experienced one of the problems above, or something similar, you can report it directly to the NHTSA so they can compile your complaint in their database. If they receive enough complaints on the same topic, they may launch an investigation into the matter.
As long as the original manufacturer鈥檚 warranty hasn鈥檛 expired, you may still have the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act working in your favor. This federal law was designed to protect consumers from unethical warranty practices. If a dealership failed to fix a warrantable defect within three or more attempts and/or your聽Honda Accord has been out of service for 20 or more days, you may have a viable suit against the manufacturer for breach of warranty.
You may also have state lemon laws on your side. Like the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, these laws exist to extend extra protection to you, the consumer.
Don鈥檛 drive your Accord back and forth to the dealership for repairs. 糖心少女 LLC can help you navigate both the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state lemon laws to ensure you receive the justice you deserve.