Honda Accord Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda Accord across 23 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “side door” (20% of reports).
- 121latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%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.
- Side door: mentioned in 24 of 121 complaints (20%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 9 of 121 complaints (7%)
- Keyless entry: mentioned in 7 of 121 complaints (6%)
- Failed open: mentioned in 7 of 121 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 121 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 14 an injury.
Honda Accord latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Accord | 1 | 0% | 2,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 1 | 0% | 66,000 |
| 2018 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Accord | 1 | 0% | 44,200 |
| 2016 Accord | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Accord | 1 | 0% | 97,253 |
| 2013 Accord | 3 | 0% | 46,000 |
| 2012 Accord | 1 | 0% | 178,000 |
| 2010 Accord | 2 | 0% | 97,013 |
| 2009 Accord | 2 | 0% | 8,228 |
| 2008 Accord | 14 | 1% | 34,500 |
| 2007 Accord | 3 | 1% | 27,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 5 | 1% | 66,920 |
| 2005 Accord | 10 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 5 | 0% | 5,525 |
| 2003 Accord | 18 | 1% | 48,545 |
| 2002 Accord | 2 | 0% | 76,000 |
| 2000 Accord | 9 | 1% | 66,030 |
| 1999 Accord | 15 | 1% | 61,657 |
| 1998 Accord | 7 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1996 Accord | 13 | 3% | 101,000 |
| 1995 Accord | 3 | 1% | 60,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages 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 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to use the remote key fob to unlock the trunk, the trunk failed to release. The contact then stated that she attempted to manually unlatch the trunk, but the latch failed to release from the cable. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the doors inadvertently unlocked with the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact pressed the lock button to lock the doors, but the doors unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the trunk and the door latch exploded causing the metal springs and cables to shoot out into the air. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated when opening the liftgate to the vehicle its functionality failed. The contact was injured by the liftgate, which caused a concussion. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact went to the emergency room and received medical…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the doors with the key fob, the alarm system made an abnormal sound. All the doors and the fuel door remained unlocked. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages 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 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 24 of 121 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (9).
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