2010 Honda Accord Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 8%of 581 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,120miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Honda Accord, 8% of the 581 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,120 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine makes a rattling sound on cold start, then disappears. This issue began after my previous oil change, performed by Honda. On further investigation the sound is the caused by the vtc actuator. The Honda technician confirmed that diagnostic, however, the dealership states that my vehicle isn't covered under the service bulletin a09-010 march 17, 2016 01607 version 4, to include 2008-2012 Accord all trims and VIN ranges. …”
NHTSA complaint #11012331, filed 2017-08, 144,000 miles“Transmissions slips. Engine check light codes p0780, p1733, p0008 and p0796. My transmission takes time to engage after I place the car in drive. Drive light also blinks. Is there a TCM in a 2010 Honda Accord exl.”
NHTSA complaint #11265807, filed 2019-10, 230,000 miles“Excessive oil consumption. I am putting 1-2 quarts oil every 3000 miles, even though the oil life indicates 80% or better. I bought this car new and just noticed this about 9 months ago. The oil is not leaking, it is just gone. Also when I start the car first thing in the morning or when is cold, the top of the engine makes a rattling noise. There is also a loud pronounced noise that sounds like it is either the engine or the transmission, something doesn't sound right. I am taking it to the dealer to have it checked out.”
NHTSA complaint #10677122, filed 2015-01, 90,000 miles“I had a 2010 Accord, after 400-600 miles I started getting the clicking sound when turning left everytime. I took the vehicle into the dealer the first time and they did not fix the issue. The second time I took it in around 1200 miles. This time they found the issue to be the reverse gear fork. There was an internal spring that had broke. Thankfully it's under warranty, they put a new reverse gear fork in and no problems since. Noise has gone.”
NHTSA complaint #10350253, filed 2010-08, 600 miles“I bought my 2010 Honda Accord 2dr lx-s (5a) brand new in august 2010 and have had several issues with it since - most of which has gotten worse that I am scared for my safety and those on the road. - while driving on both highway and non highway speeds ranging from 15mph - 60mph severe rubber smell and grinding of brakes-sounded as if the entire car was going to fall apart. When I got home the rear brakes and pads were completely rusted, black and were extremely hot to touch. Schaumburg dealership said the rear pads weren't installed correctly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918685, filed 2016-10, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V395000Aug 4, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september…Covers: Honda Accord 2005–2010, Element 2005–2008, CR-V 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10142434Jun 13, 2018Service 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…
- 10053785Oct 9, 2013Honda: a powertrain warranty extension resulting from settlement, covering repairs of engine misfire, regarding piston rings on certain cylinders that rotate and align, can lead…
- 10039424Jul 15, 2011Honda: spark plugs may be fouled. The malfunction light comes on with stored trouble lights.
- 10037974Feb 25, 2011Honda: the malfunction light is on and a software update is needed.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 43 | 6% |
| 2018 | 139 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 6% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 65 | 7% |
| 2013 | 110 | 8% |
| 2012 | 27 | 7% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 45 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 70 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 11% |
| 2006 | 50 | 12% |
| 2005 | 113 | 17% |
| 2004 | 348 | 34% |
| 2003 | 924 | 47% |
| 2002 | 478 | 46% |
| 2001 | 209 | 23% |
| 2000 | 201 | 17% |
| 1999 | 246 | 22% |
| 1998 | 276 | 23% |
| 1997 | 33 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 17 | 9% |
| 1992 | 25 | 12% |
| 1991 | 18 | 8% |
| 1990 | 15 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 11 | 13% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Accord
134 complaintsBrakes
131 complaintsEngine
116 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology