Five problems related to engine noise have been reported for the 2009 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2009 Accord.
The engine won't start the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal, but the engine does not start up and run.
Vtc actuator making noise and cold startup. . Started at about 60,000 miles.
Upon accelerating from a stop, the car has no power making it unsafe to move out of the way of approaching traffic. There is a considerable amount of hesitation between shifting gears until the vehicle reaches a level driving speed. There is a hard downshift when slowing the vehicle to a stop or even just decreasing the speed. There is a significant amount engine noise during acceleration until the transmission changes gears. Driving up a hill from a stop or slow roll causes the vehicle to barely respond and the rpms reach very high levels before the gears change and acceleration is achieved.
A noise was coming from the engine. I had it checked twice by an outside mechanic then twice by Honda. They all agreed that there are 2 issues. One is per Honda's service bulletin 08-017, the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance which causes the rocker to rotate and make noise. The second, and most important, is an oil consumption issue, of which Honda is well aware of a problem. I currently get 755 miles per quart. I contacted american Honda and they will not pay for the repair.
Engine noise on cold start. Honda states a defective vtc actuator. TSB 09-010.