2010 Honda Accord Engine Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Honda Accord, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (26% of reports).
- 116engine complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 30 of 116 complaints (26%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 14 of 116 complaints (12%)
- Piston rings: mentioned in 10 of 116 complaints (9%)
- Vtc actuator: mentioned in 8 of 116 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda Accord engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 2% | 6,090 |
| 2024 Accord | 11 | 7% | 41,500 |
| 2023 Accord | 11 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 31 | 12% | 22 |
| 2021 Accord | 37 | 15% | 133,000 |
| 2020 Accord | 72 | 20% | 28,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 184 | 26% | 72,281 |
| 2018 Accord | 557 | 29% | 56,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 62 | 12% | 33,500 |
| 2016 Accord | 44 | 7% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 106 | 18% | 51,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 179 | 18% | 50,500 |
| 2013 Accord | 179 | 13% | 42,500 |
| 2012 Accord | 43 | 12% | 63,000 |
| 2011 Accord | 25 | 8% | 95,140 |
| 2010 Accord | 116 | 20% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 111 | 15% | 78,500 |
| 2008 Accord | 210 | 14% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Accord | 29 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 21 | 5% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 29 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 28 | 3% | 113,150 |
| 2003 Accord | 51 | 3% | 131,239 |
| 2002 Accord | 19 | 2% | 141,478 |
| 2001 Accord | 14 | 2% | 144,938 |
| 2000 Accord | 11 | 1% | 106,617 |
| 1999 Accord | 28 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 18 | 2% | 190,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 10 | 2% | 191,750 |
| 1996 Accord | 1 | 0% | 185,736 |
| 1995 Accord | 1 | 0% | 210,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2010 Honda Accord. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerks, and fails to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal on the hwy. The check engine warning light VSA is on. In 2022, I had Honda replace the engine, However, just after the warrenty expired, I…
When driving at a normal speed, like 55mph, Iâll still be pushing on the gas pedal and it will drop down to 15mph on its own, then stall. Itâs happened several times. I was sitting at a traffic light, went to turn left, pushed on the gas pedal, started to go, then just died. Someone told me…
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine piston rings failed or malfunctioned. These parts were previously replaced under a Honda recall in 2018 due to excessive oil consumption. The same issue has returned â the vehicle is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Honda Accords have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Honda Accord (20% of the 580 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Honda Accord engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 30 of 116 complaints, followed by “spark plugs” (14).
Other 2010 Honda Accord problems
See all 2010 Honda Accord problems or engine problems across all Accord years.