2009 Honda Accord Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 111about this part
- Share
- 15%of 727 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 111 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Honda Accord, 15% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My engine started knocking due to excessive oil consumption, even tho I changed my oil on time every time. There was a lawsuit in 2013, but Honda said I didn't qualify to get my engine replaced free of charge because it was VIN # specific and state specific. Which is crap. I will never buy another Honda. Quality has went way down..”
NHTSA complaint #11064259, filed 2018-01, 170,000 miles“Car has been with mechanics for day 3 now they thought the problem was at 1st timing belt went to replaced it found out it was not that issue thought it was a sensor was not that as well now told by Honda that it is camshaft, I've always maintained my vehicles and oil changes only a 150000 miles on my vehicle. This is extremely stressful I just bought the car from dean Honda in 2017”
NHTSA complaint #11289340, filed 2019-12, 150,000 miles“I was getting ready to leave for work one morning and I noticed when I cranked the car up that it made a knocking noise for about 2 seconds and quit. I done a lot of research a found that a lot of the same cars have had the same problem. I found out that it was the vtc actuator. It only does this when it is cool. If it has been cranked up it will not do it.”
NHTSA complaint #10891881, filed 2016-07, 125,000 miles“Honda knows all about their 6 cyl engines burning through oil but does nothing about it. My car started burning and now leaking oil badly before it hit 100,000 miles but I am now looking at a large repair bill as my car isn't on the list . Not sure how it couldn't be as articles cite 6 cyl accords between the years 2008 and 2012. Mine is a 6 cyl Accord, 2009: how is that not on the list?”
NHTSA complaint #10980074, filed 2017-04, 98,000 miles“Gas light came on 11.01.14, check book stated check gas cap and tighten which I did. Driving on highway next day and car made loud sound lots of smoke coming from under hood. I pulled over and call tow truck, vehicle taken to repair shop. He check oil stated that it was 3 quarts low, after further investigation it was shown that engine blown. I contacted Honda waiting a response.”
NHTSA complaint #10652271, filed 2014-11, 41,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152430Dec 20, 2018"Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10152428Dec 19, 2018"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2008-11 Accord L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or…
- 10108322Mar 31, 2017Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 2008-11 accord l4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or…
- 10108045Feb 25, 2017Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
- 10083951May 17, 2016Service bulletin - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. Spark plug fouling may reuslt in rough engine idle and/or…
- 10083874Apr 20, 2016Service bulletin - sticking rings resulting in high engine oil consumption.
- 10087883Mar 17, 2016Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
- 10087866Mar 14, 2016Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
- 10100042Dec 10, 2015"techline summary article - editors note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that articles shelf life. The issues covered are still being…
- 10100175Nov 19, 2015Service news article - does the engine rattle at cold startup for 1 to 2 seconds when its cold outside? Chances are the vtc actuator is the culprit. Keep in mind simply…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 11 | 7% |
| 2023 | 11 | 13% |
| 2022 | 32 | 12% |
| 2021 | 38 | 16% |
| 2020 | 73 | 20% |
| 2019 | 185 | 27% |
| 2018 | 559 | 29% |
| 2017 | 62 | 11% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 106 | 18% |
| 2014 | 179 | 18% |
| 2013 | 179 | 13% |
| 2012 | 43 | 12% |
| 2011 | 25 | 8% |
| 2010 | 116 | 20% |
| 2009 | 111 | 15% |
| 2008 | 210 | 14% |
| 2007 | 29 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 29 | 4% |
| 2004 | 28 | 3% |
| 2003 | 51 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 28 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Accord
236 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsSeats
28 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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