general problems of the 2018 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance feature was activated; however, the forward collision avoidance feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance was activated while there were no vehicles nearby. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed however, the contact declined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v858000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the failure occurred. The contact stated that there was a delay while attempting to start the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, shuddered, and decelerated independently. Additionally, the vehicle intermittently lunged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light, forward collision avoidance, braking system, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the collision avoid sensor activated independently, causing the vehicle to seize. The contact stated the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,593.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the forward collision avoidance feature engaged without incident with the brakes warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift as an orange "brake" warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they found no fault with the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the forward collision avoidance system erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The failure occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 60 mph, the collision mitigation system warning indicator illuminated and activated when there were no vehicles in close proximity. The contact stated that the vehicle braked abruptly and the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to pohanka Honda (located at 1772 ritchie station CT, capitol heights, MD 20743, (301) 899-7800) to be diagnosed, but there was no evidence of an issue with the collision system or the sensor located on the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 300.