Honda Accord Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Honda Accord across 23 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (35). The words owners use most often: “stability assist” (8% of reports).
- 215electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%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.
- Stability assist: mentioned in 18 of 215 complaints (8%)
- Collision mitigation: mentioned in 16 of 215 complaints (7%)
- Vsa modulator: mentioned in 13 of 215 complaints (6%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 11 of 215 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 185 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 215 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Honda Accord electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Accord | 2 | 1% | 605 |
| 2019 Accord | 12 | 2% | 11,000 |
| 2018 Accord | 25 | 1% | 7,000 |
| 2017 Accord | 8 | 1% | 1,613 |
| 2016 Accord | 13 | 2% | 29,800 |
| 2015 Accord | 14 | 2% | 47,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 35 | 4% | 68,000 |
| 2013 Accord | 31 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2012 Accord | 7 | 2% | 70,776 |
| 2011 Accord | 1 | 0% | 56,057 |
| 2010 Accord | 4 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Accord | 8 | 1% | 67,000 |
| 2008 Accord | 10 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Accord | 9 | 2% | 65,599 |
| 2006 Accord | 4 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2005 Accord | 6 | 1% | 72,500 |
| 2004 Accord | 6 | 1% | 173,820 |
| 2003 Accord | 3 | 0% | 510,601 |
| 2002 Accord | 4 | 0% | 138,500 |
| 2001 Accord | 3 | 0% | 168,000 |
| 2000 Accord | 2 | 0% | 62,518 |
| 1999 Accord | 6 | 1% | 156,435 |
| 1998 Accord | 2 | 0% | 96,659 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 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.
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that prior to owning the vehicle, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the "Brake Hold System", "Vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front tire and the steering wheel were vibrating abnormally. Additionally, there was a burning odor coming from the front tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the TPMS, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), and the electric power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the VSA modulator needed…
While traveling in New York City, several warning lights illuminated on the dashboard of my 2016 Honda Accord, including a red light for the brakes. Upon returning home, my local dealer diagnosed the problem and determined that the vehicle stability assist (VSA) module failed and needed to be…
Dashboard lights have remained on. Took to mechanic and was told VSA Modulator is faulty.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Honda Accord. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Accord electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “stability assist”, in 18 of 215 complaints, followed by “collision mitigation” (16).
Other Honda Accord problems
- Electrical System problems (3,984)
- Air Bags problems (3,915)
- Power Train problems (3,688)
- Engine problems (2,241)
- Steering problems (1,608)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,430)
- Service Brakes problems (1,101)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,099)
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