Catalytic Convertor Problems of Honda Accord - part 1

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated while coming to a stop at a stop sign or stop light, the vehicle inadvertently stopped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated there was an engine oil consumption failure and corrosion and leakage, in addition to a catalytic converter failure. There were numerous oil changes performed and the battery was replaced five times. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed with a failure. The contact related the failure to Honda service bulletin 17-089. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,626.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact noticed smoke emerging from under the hood of the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact added power steering fluid to the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that power steering fluid was leaking onto the catalytic converter, and the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to john eagle Honda of houston (18787 northwest fwy, houston, TX 77065, (866) 495-7073) who stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v222000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 192,867.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact assumed the cause of the failure was possibly the fuel cap, which was purchased at the dealer (russell & smith Honda, 2900 s loop w, houston, TX 77054). The contact had an independent technician replace the fuel cap, but the engine indicator was still illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a different dealer (gillman Honda, 10595 w sam houston pkwy s, houston, TX 77099) where the technician informed the contact that the cause of the failure was the catalytic converter. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was replaced in 2014. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. There were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 142,136.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. While attempting to pull out of a driveway, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move. Suddenly, the vehicle shot backwards into the street at 45 mph. She then attempted to place the vehicle into drive once again, but it would not move. Suddenly, the vehicle sped forward. She heard a loud noise, but did not know the origin. The contact attempted to drive home, but the vehicle failed again on a main road with moderate to heavy traffic. She aimed the vehicle toward the nearest curb and restarted the vehicle. Pointed in the direction of a curb, she was able to move the vehicle towards the curb with one jerk. The previous week, the contact noticed the transmission banging into gear when shifting. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission), although the failures were similar. Other failures include the abs sensor light, cd player, air compressor leakage, trunk release not functioning, and the catalytic converter. The vehicle was towed to the dealer as instructed by the manufacturer and a local mechanic also inspected the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,446. Updated 07/29/08. Updated 08/05/08.

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My 2003 Honda Accord exl started to rust through the left rear wheel well lip this past winter. The car has been meticulously maintained with the records to prove so. The car was damaged at the back edge of the left rear door and repaired at the body shop both joyce Honda and grecco auto body are subsidiaries of the grecco auto group selling & repairing Hondas. The Honda factory rep. Said the rear quarter panel would have to be replaced but that the rust was due to the accident and subsequent repair and therefore Honda was not responsible. The Honda dealers body shop and state farm insur. Claims rep. Maintain that the rust was far behind the area that was repaired and was not due to the accident. Attached are photographs of the small dent by the door just above the body trim line and the rust at the very top of the wheel opening. In essence, the service manager of joyce Honda and the factory rep (who would not give me a business card or name) said the rust is a result of the repair and not their responsibility. While grecco auto body and the auto inspector for state farm insurance said the rust is far to the rear of the repaired area and not the result of the repair. I had the repair done at the dealers body shop to avoid a situation as this where no one is accepting responsibility to correct a problem. Thus the three entities of the same business, Honda motor CO. , joyce Honda dealership, and grecco auto body are blaming each other and my car continues to prematurely rust through. Attached are photographs of the rust, the car, and the itemized repair as well as contact information of parties involved. I am expecting Honda to honor the rust perforation warranty. The consumer stated the catalytic was replaced under warranty on July 10, 2009. Now less than a year later, the consumer was informed it needed to replaced again. The dealer informed the consumer Honda would not stand behind the replacement catalytic converter. Updated ivoq 12/28/10.

Four years ago, I replaced the catalytic converter, and I have to replace it again. Because Honda has a reputation of providing the highest quality, I think it is ridiculous that the converter keeps tearing up. This is not a cheap repair.

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Check engine light came on. Had the dealer check for the code which came up as p1491, egr valve issue. There is documented recall/note for this major design defect part, but only for 8yr/80k miles. I called american Honda and asked for "good faith"/if they would pay for the repair. Am/Honda refused my request. My 99 Accord ex v6 has 130k miles. This is a known documented design flaw. Emission parts should last the life of the car. Had to shell out $300 for that repair. I have owned 7 other Honda's plus this car. This is the first time I have had this type of issue. American Honda needs to do better. I am seriously considering changing car brands, possibly switching to Toyota.

The contact stated the check engine light came on. He took the vehicle to a mechanic,. They put the vehicle on a machine that indicated the catalytic converter broke . The repairs were made to the vehicle under warranty. The indicator light came back on after the first repair. The manufacture was contacted, and stated the vehicle was no longer under warranty. No further repairs have been made.

On Sunday, August 7, 2005, my check engine light came on. I referred to the owner's manual and followed the instructions as written. That did not resolve the problem so I took my car to a local Honda repair shop for a diagnostic test. They indicated that the catalytic converter failed and they quoted me $1100 to complete the repairs. I do not have this kind of money laying around. I also noticed that there are 8 complaints on this website regarding this same issue with the catalytic converter. How many complaints does it take before a recall is issued? not only will I have to continue driving with this problem because I can't afford to fix it, but I will be polluting the environment at the same time. I guess I need to file a complaint with the epa as well. Please do something to address this problem as soon as possible.

December 2004: rec'd a letter from Honda, inc. Stating: certain 1998-99 Accords do not meet state and federal emissions regulations. During some driving conditions, your vehicle may emit a level of emissions above standards set by the epa and carb. To correct this problem, your Honda dealer will adjust the air bleed screw on your vehicle's throttle body. This work will be done free of charge". <p> April 2005: took car to address the recall/issue. During this time they informed me that the catalytic converter was deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The cost for this would be approximately $900. The car had an 80,000 mile warranty, but they detected the problem with the odometer standing at 81,181. <p> I took my car to my normal mechanic and he told me I should ask the dealer to honor the warranty, because he knew for a fact that a lot of Honda Accords are notorious for having faulty catalytic converters. I did as he said, and the dealer refused to honor the warranty retroactively. <p> January 2006: I am informed that in 1998 an agreement was entered by Honda, the epa and the carb. They admit that the cars have issues with the emissions and offer car owners and extended warranty, free inspections and free repairs, including all parts and labor. Unfortunately all Honda owners are not treated alike, since the costs they cover are only for certain 1995, 1996 and 1997 models. This is completely unacceptable to me since there have been numerous complaints of catalytic converter failure from Honda Accord owners. <p> I am seeking a replacement of the faulty catalytic converter plus all labor. The recall of the throttle body air bleed screw could very well have been the cause of the converter to expire prematurely, among other unknowns. I am of the opinion that Honda inc. Should retroactively honor the emissions warranty on my 1998 Accord.

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At various times, and especially when the fuel is low there is a very bad odor that comes from the exhaust and into the car. The odor smells like a rotten egg! I have been experienceing this odor on multiple occasions since purchasing the vehicle in March 2004.

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P0420 code - check engine light is on - catalyst efficiency below threshold - bank 1 nly 6 years old and 95,000 miles. From what I have read on many sites, this is a systematic problem with this model car and people can't afford $1100 to get the catalytic converter replaced and therfore continue to drive the car with the check engine light on, while polluting the environment and possibly overlooking other failures that may be more safety critical because of the light always being on.

Check engine light came on in July 03 at 110k miles, code p0420. To pass emissions, after talking to several sources, I replaced the catalytic converter with an oem replacement ($250 instead of $800 from the dealership). The c. E. Light has now come back on with the same code as before, p0420. Obviously there is a problem with the car's emission system or it's sensors. The light stayed off for 11 months with the new c. C. . I find it hard to believe I have burned through another c. Converter in 25k miles. I see the court ruling in 1998 that Honda had left misfiring monitoring device in the on board diagnostics (obd) for pre-1998 models disabled. If this problem is not detected it can lead to increased exhaust emissions of hydrocarbons and damage to the vehicles catalyst. I will not pay $250 per year to continually replace converters.

Check engine light came on about 2 months ago. It went off without anything being done. Since then the cel has gone on and off for 4-5 times. I took the car in okimoto's for service and they found po420, catalytic converter inefficiency. This is on a 1998 Honda Accord, that has been well-maintained. Took the car to norm reeves and the got the same code po420. Cost of repair $1000. Many people are having problems with the cel and the catalytic converter.

Honda Accord 1999, engine check light indicates catalytic converter failure, which is an expensive repair caused by a design flaw whereby lean fuel mixtures produce low emmissions, but also burn up the catalyst bed. The failure is systemic and happens between 80,000 and 130,000 miles. Many families cannot afford the repair and since it is not critical, it will be left unattended, which leads to environmental deterioration and the immediate risk of driving with the warning light already illuminated.

Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then I have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3. 5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd Honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs. Another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since I bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles. The final problem with my piece of crap Honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.

Vehicle failed California state inspection due to catalytic converter failure. Honda stopped manufacturing the 1998 catalytic converter.

1999 Honda Accord - engine light comes on. Dealer says need to replace catalytic converter for $1100. Think this is a rip off. Believe it happens to many people.

I have a 1998 Honda Accord lx v4. I have repeatedly had problems with the check engine light comming on. I have already replaced the O2 sensors and had the code cleared at least 4 times within the last year. My mechanic has noted that he can not find anything wrong with the car. . Read more...

Oil leak engine. Rotten egg smell from interior air vents after cranking cold engine.

I have a 2003 Honda Accord ex v6 and it has had a rotten egg smell since the first day I purchased it (brand new at the time). I had called my local Honda service dept. To see what could be done about the smell. I was informed that since the car was new, it was still in the "break in" period and to wait until after 10,000-12,000 miles. I am now at 16,000 miles and the car still has the foul odor. I called Honda again and they told me to wait until the weather breaks and in the spring time if it still smells to bring it in. The smell is so bad that it smells not only on the outside of the car but on the inside too. I took the car in anyway, even though Honda recommended to wait a few more months. Needless to say, they did admit to finding a bulletin for the Honda Accords stating that the catalytic converters need to be changed and they need to seal leaks in the car. They have to now order the part and schedule another date to fix the problem.

The catalytic converter on my Honda Accord was replaced in 2002. Now, February 2004, the Honda dealer tells me that it needs to be replaced again.

Since I bought my new 2003 Honda Accord at the end of the 2003 year, I smelled sulfur. I was told it was the battery and it would go away. It never did. I kept telling the dealer and service. The sulfur and rotten egg smell came from the ac, and the heat (both of which didn't work), sulfur from the rear and all over interior. . I got sick with severe migraines and nauseous for 5-7 days with emergency room visits following medium to long drives with the air on and even if the air was not on. . . The sulfur smell was always present and service blamed me and told me the gas in NY was bad, and then told me I should be driving 50,000 miles per year and then there would be no sulfur smell. I kept falling asleep at the wheel. My doctor mentioned checking the carbon monoxide with a detector. . It was positive. . . The fire department verified that I had carbon monoxide inside my car - deadly. I was being poisoned for two years with carbon monoxide poisoning fro two years by the exhaust coming into the car. The fire dept. Told me to not drive the car at all or to drive with all the windows wide open. . . Even in the freezing winter. . . . . My mother is elderly and I am disabled on chemotherapy also all this made our situation quite heinous. Still Honda did not help me and they kept hanging up on me. I would have died if I drove the amount that Honda told me to. I would have been poisoned. I do not want this car. . . . I just want my life back and to feel safe with the car I drive. I will never feel safe with this car. Carbon monoxide inside the car is deadly and why no one has addressed this issue along with the catalytic converter is shocking. No one ever notified me of the catalytic converter even when I brought the car in. Even with at least two TSB's why did Honda not know to address the problem and why didn't they ever contact me. I just want this car out of my life forever. I have gotten very ill from the carbon monoxide poisoning and the long term effects are serious.

Strong smell of hydrogen sulfide in car cabin first noticed at 1,000 miles most present when accelerating or when heat/ac is on. Smell can be so severe it causes headache and sore throat. I reported problem to toxic relase division of the epa. ( e-mail tri. Us@epa. Gov) .

My 2003 Honda Accord lx smells like rotten eggs. Thank you Honda!.

Catalytic converter replaced at just over 3000 miles on my 2003 Honda Accord. I continue to get an extremely strong sulfar odor. The dealer has given several excuses as to why there is a smell. Also they have offered different suggestions to remedy the situation. None of which worked. Now I am having brake problems which they can't seem to fix either. Both problems seem severe enough that I would think Honda would stand up and take responsibility. I am frustrated and disappointed.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the catalytic convertor and exhaust needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred eight times.

1998 Honda Accord. The contact states the horn does not blow while the vehicle is being driven. When the vehicle stops the horn will blow. This has been happening for over a year. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, and they stated it will cost $800 to fix it. The contact stated the vehicle kept stalling and there was a heat at her feet . Took the vehicle to the dealership. This has been happening for almost two years. The dealership told her the catalytic converter was blocked . Neither of these problems have been fixed.

This is a follow-up to a previous complaint - 10020962 from last year. Low and behold, 4 months after my brake rotors were turned and repaired, the brakes started to warp again. The Honda dealership would not re-repair them - they indicated that the aftermarket brake pads on the front were causing the problem (the brake pads were fine). I took my car to another facility - one that fixes and maintains race cars - they indicated that auto makers are using lighter (and less durable) parts to enhance mpg ratings - which is more likely the cause of this problem with my Honda Accord, as well as with other types of vehicles. The good news was that while my car was in, I was able to get the recall on the ignition switch fixed, and at the same time, they indicated that my car needs a new catalytic converter - I believe this is the same issue many Honda owners are facing - "check engine" light comes on about 3-4 months into each new gas cap. I've had 4 for this vehicle (and have not lost any). I've never replaced a gas cap in my life before, just as I have never had brake rotor problems before. The only good thing I could say was that they did not charge me the diagnostic fee - given the problems I've had, I would hope not. I ended up having the O2 filter / sensor (whatever it is) replaced at another facility - which took care of a drop in mileage issue I was experiencing. The bad news for Honda is that I am probably going back to Toyota - I would love to have another Honda if the dealership would stand behind their vehicles or make me an offer I can't refuse (with a decent trade in on this vehicle). . . I'm in the market for a 2004-2005 small to med SUV. . . I loved some aspects of my Accord, but need a new, larger vehicle to haul my daughter back and forth to college. Since I know the rotors won't last, I'm not repairing them anymore. This is obviously a faulty design for this model.

Catalyic converter produces a foul smell which seeps through the ventilation.

My 1999 Honda Accord has had the catalytic converter fail at 40,000 miles, 80,000 miles, and 126,000 miles. This appears to be a design defect, but Honda and my local dealers refuse to cover the repair under warranty.

My 2003 Honda Accord has a really bad "rotten egg" smell almost immediately after I purchased the car in October of 2002. I have already had the converter replaced at 3000 miles. I have switched brands of gasoline. Still have the smell. I was told all the sensors check out okay. Would like some closure to the smell. This is my first Honda. Just had the 10k mile service, car runs worse than before. Possibly my last Honda product unless I get the problem resolved.

Check engine light has been on & off intermitantly since purchasing the car in 2002. The light has now been on for over 3 months. I have had the dealer check this numerous times, and got error codes ranging from O2 sensor failure, which was replaced, to catalytic converter failure. Twice the dealer stated there was no problem and reset the computer. The most recent tests revealed a catalyticconverter problem, which was diagnosed by another Honda dealer last spring. The cost of replacing this item was estimated to be over $1000. As a gesture of good faith, Honda offered to goodwill the parts. I set up an appointment 2 days after the test, but the light went off & stayed off for several months,. In January the light came on and stayed on for more than a week. I had the test ran by an independent service department, and they had the same conclusion. The light is still on to this date (April 28, 2005). I have researched this condition and many other owners of this make & model have experienced this situation, repaired their vehicles at great expense, only to have the emmisions light come back on and the car being diagnosed with the initial problem after only a short period of time. I would like Honda to repair the condition and guarantee the vehicle will pass emmisions tests, which are mandatory by the end of may. My main concern is that in the future, when the light comes on, I will not be able to trust it to tell me there is a real problem or not.

Transmission failure at 46,000 (this was already reported to NHTSA). Check engine light has come on again - this time it is the catalytic convertor and 02 sensors.

Rotten egg smell when driving. 2003 Honda Accord lx.