2010 Honda Accord engine problems
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Honda Accord — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerks, and fails to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal on the hwy. The check engine warning light VSA is on. In 2022, I had Honda replace the engine, However, just after the warrenty expired, I…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
“When driving at a normal speed, like 55mph, I’ll still be pushing on the gas pedal and it will drop down to 15mph on its own, then stall. It’s happened several times. I was sitting at a traffic light, went to turn left, pushed on the gas pedal, started to go, then just died. Someone told me they…”
filed Mar 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
A20-023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2020
Engine problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Accord | 10 | 7% |
| 2023 Accord | 12 | 14% |
| 2022 Accord | 31 | 13% |
| 2021 Accord | 35 | 15% |
| 2020 Accord | 71 | 20% |
| 2019 Accord | 180 | 26% |
| 2018 Accord | 552 | 29% |
| 2017 Accord | 62 | 12% |
| 2016 Accord | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 Accord | 106 | 18% |
| 2014 Accord | 179 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.