Honda Accord Hybrid owners have reported 5 hybrid propulsion system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common hybrid propulsion system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hybrid propulsion system (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Propulsion System problems |
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the hybrid charging system, resulting in a depleted hybrid battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and was difficult to steer. The contact shifted from drive to neutral before the vehicle shut off and coasted to the side of the roadway. The hybrid battery and engine systems warning lights and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective hybrid battery system control module. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,640.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "emission system problem - power may be reduced - see your dealer" was displayed. The vehicle went into limp mode and lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on a second occasion. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 75 mph on another occasion, the failure recurred, nearly causing the vehicle to be rear-ended. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 14,559.
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The “reduced engine power” warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle to allow the engine to cool down. The contact was able to restart the vehicle multiple times. The contact stated that upon research, he referenced that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v602000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. While attempting to restart the vehicle the message "high temp power reduced" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the power control unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v602000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.