YearToAvoid

2010 Honda Accord Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 145 Engine complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord, 25% of that year's 580 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue. Reported problems include fires, stalling, and high oil consumption.

Engine complaints
145
25% of 580
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
72,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe unexpected engine fires starting in the front or lower engine area, sometimes while parked or backing out of a garage.
  • Some report a loud sound followed by loss of acceleration and check engine light illumination while driving at low speed.
  • Several describe the engine stalling after warning lights (check engine, VSA) came on, requiring the vehicle to be towed.
  • A recurring complaint involves elevated idle RPM or vibration felt through the gas pedal at low speeds, sometimes linked to the PCM.
  • Some owners report unusually high oil consumption, needing oil added between scheduled oil changes.

When 2010 Honda Accord engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2010, latest Apr 20, 2026.

2010 Honda Accord engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82010 Q12012 Q12014 Q32016 Q22018 Q12019 Q42022 Q12025 Q4
145 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q2 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010145 (25%)
  2. 201139 (13%)
  3. 201272 (19%)
  4. 2013230 (16%)
  5. 2014218 (22%)
  6. 2015127 (21%)
  7. 201665 (11%)
  8. 201776 (14%)
  9. 2018661 (35%)
  10. 2019209 (30%)
  11. 202085 (23%)
  12. 202145 (19%)
  13. 202243 (17%)
  14. 202314 (16%)
  15. 202415 (11%)
  16. 20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord?
NHTSA lists 145 Engine complaints for the 2010 Accord, which is 25% of the 580 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Accord engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 72,500 miles.
Do engine complaints include fires or crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data for this area records 5 fires, 5 crashes, and 5 injuries associated with the 2010 Accord engine complaints.
How does 2010 compare to other Accord years for engine complaints?
The 2010 Accord's 25% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than most other years in the dataset, though 2018 shows a higher share at 35%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.