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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (2008-) Maintenance and Repair
1122 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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We have a 4 cyl Accord that has a vibration starting at 50mph that feels like wind buffeting like when a window is slightly open at highway speeds. We have checked for air leaks, have rotated and balanced the tires and driven a variety of roads, though the vibration is most obvious on smooth roads and difficult to feel on rougher ones. The dealer has also checked these things and chalks it off to a design flaw which they all have (of course). Any one else out there have this problem? Google searches have shown hints of this problem but it's hard to tell. Thanks.
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Much to my surprise, the regional guy from Honda kept his word and called me back today as promised. He said that he had spoken with the service manager and they found no signs of abnormal brake wear in my rear's going out at 15k. But, he was willing to give me a one-time "goodwill" gesture to refund the $176.74 that I spent having the rear pads replaced. The check is in the mail! When I asked him what American Honda was doing for a long term remedy to this issue, he said it's under investigation and that I should look for a future dealer service bulletin. So, if you're having rear brake issues and your local dealer won't help out, do what I did and write a letter to American Honda and file a NHTSA.org complaint. Reference the other "goodwill" gestures, and get a refund. Don't waste time calling their 1-800 line, I've found a well written letter with a carbon copy to NHSTA.gov etc... will get their attention.
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Replying to: csr67 (Jun 23, 2009 10:05 am)
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Replying to: mbros2k (Jun 22, 2009 1:50 pm)
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Replying to: hondadan (Jun 15, 2009 8:39 pm) I have 9500 miles on the new engine - going in for 3rd oil change at the dealer today. Oil consumption from new to first oil change 1/2 quart  3200miles. Oil consumption at 6400 miles LOF 1/2 quart. Since the last oil change I have added 1 quart. I am using Honda dealer Mobil conventional 5-20w. So the oil consumption is double per 3200+ mile since the new short block & heads were installed. I am not giving out my VIN number if you want it you can email me with you Honda domain email address. Doesn't look good --- Roger 
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Replying to: drodrigo (Jun 30, 2009 11:09 pm) |
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Our 2009 Honda has such high edges along the windshield that it can be a hazzard in the rain, especially on the driver side. With the edge, the build up of water is such that on the down stroke of the wiper blade almost half of the driver's view is obstructed with water. While the use of Rainex did not solve the problem entirely, it certainly helped get the water away so there is less buildup. Something to be aware of.
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Just last week while washing my car I noticed that between the front bumper and the front fender near the headlight paint seemed to be chipping off (in between the gap of fender and bumper). I checked the other side and the same thing was happening. Also in the fender near the hood a little bit of paint is coming off as well and that worries me more since that part is metal and it can become rusted (the area is small in both sides but you can see the metal part). I got the car one month ago and I took it to the dealer today and talked to service manager. He said the need to take off the bumper and repaint the whole thing. And told me too keep and eye on the fender issue but I told him that why wait and he said the only thing they can do there is sand it and do touch up paint there. I have to wait until they get a loaner car in later this week. Is anyone else having issues with paint chipping off in any area. I heard other complaint in other forums with similar issues other even say that this is happening a lot in the hood of the car and in the same general area of the back taillight. It would be a good idea for you guys to check your cars for similar issues. I do have one question that hopefully someone can answer. Since the whole bumper is going to get repainted will that affect the value of my car as I am pretty sure that will come up in carfax reports. The service manager said that it was not due to an accident so that the value would not be affected but I do not know if that is true. I really dont want it to lose value specially when the issue is not my fault. |
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Replying to: player98 (Jul 06, 2009 11:42 am) I had to wait about 3 weeks for the dpsm (district personnel service manager) to give approval - which he did and Honda paid about $ 700.00 to have it repainted. The only area that had the problem was the rear tail-lights, so they couldn't say it was from road rash or stone chips like they could if it was in the front of the car, hence partly why I think Honda paid for it. The car won't lose value from having it repainted due to this issue- but I'd try another dealer, and request that the service manager contact the dpsm to receive authorization from Honda to cover the repaint. What year / model accord do you have ?
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jul 06, 2009 1:34 pm) Well i am not going to be charged for anything as they know i only had it for a month. well at least for the bumper i am not since the chipping is inside gap on the bumper part between the bumper and fender. so they did agree is was not normal wear. but the hood he said it was due to road debris and they could not do anything for that. i still called honda so that they could put the problem down as a complaint but they told me to go to the dealer. also accordguy0325 if they agree to pay for it should the dpsm still be contact?
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