Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Honda Accord

Honda Accord owners have reported 1,014 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (541 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (228 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Honda Accord


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Honda Accord

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Automatic braking has engaged at least 3 times in the last year when there was no car nearby or obstacle in the road. This has happened on city streets at speeds of approx 30-45mph. If this sudden braking happened at freeway speeds it's highly likely I would be rear ended.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I am reporting a safety concern involving my 2018 Honda Accord. I purchased my vehicle used in January 2024 at approximately 90,000 miles and have kept up with the recommended maintenance during my ownership.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Car suddenly tries to stop on clear road going freeway speed of 70mph. I'm travelling on the hov lane with few vehicles on the lane to my right. There are no vehicles in front of me.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. Multiple warning lights illuminated intermittently: tpms, abs, traction, brake system, power steering, uphill,   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance dynamic brake assist activated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the message “brake” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed.   Read details...




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