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2010 Honda Accord Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord, 6% of its 580 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 42,725. A related recall (10V640000) covers loose front damper bracket bolts and spindle nuts on V6 models.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
37
6% of 580
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,725 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front wheel bearings wear out prematurely, producing humming or grinding noise that sometimes leads to repeat replacements on both sides.
  • Steering wheel and front end shake or vibrate at highway speeds above 60 mph, persisting after tire replacement, balancing, and alignment.
  • Front ball joints fail, allowing the front tire to sit at an odd angle in the wheel well and causing a banging noise and loss of acceleration while reversing.
  • Front axles or CV components require repeat replacement within about a year for the same shaking symptom during freeway deceleration.
  • Excessive rust develops on the subframe and front axles, reported without a clear cause or repair.
  • Tires develop bubbles or flats on the inner sidewall after only a few months of use.

When 2010 Honda Accord suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2010, latest Oct 6, 2023.

2010 Honda Accord suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2010Apr 2012May 2013Mar 2014Oct 2014Oct 2016Nov 2018Oct 2023
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Oct 2023; peak May 2015 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord

  1. NHTSA 10V640000Dec 16, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires10,823 vehicles

    Suspension

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 honda accord v6 and model year 2011 honda pilot vehicles. The bolts that attach the lower left and right front damper bracket to the front suspension and the spindle nuts on the pilot may not have been properly tightened which may result in loss of steering. The spindle nuts for the axle on the accord v6 may not have been tightened properly which may result in excessive noise and/or loss of steering.

    Risk: Loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace any loose front damper bracket bolts or spindle nuts on the pilot if necessary. Dealer will inspect and replace the spindle nuts on the accord v6 if necessary. The safety recall began december 23, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Accord model year

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

  1. 201037 (6%)
  2. 201123 (8%)
  3. 201243 (12%)
  4. 201342 (3%)
  5. 201443 (4%)
  6. 201532 (5%)
  7. 201632 (5%)
  8. 201749 (9%)
  9. 201829 (2%)
  10. 201918 (3%)
  11. 20209 (2%)
  12. 20213 (1%)
  13. 202211 (4%)
  14. 20233 (4%)
  15. 202412 (9%)
  16. 20256 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2010 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 37 complaints in this area for the 2010 Accord, which is 6% of the 580 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Accord suspension?
Yes. Recall 10V640000, reported December 16, 2010, covers loose bolts attaching the front damper bracket to the front suspension and loose spindle nuts on 2010-2011 Accord V6 and 2011 Pilot models.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Accord?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,725 at the time of failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on this model year.
Did the 2010 Accord's suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints filed for this model year.

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.