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2010 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (9%)

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2010 Honda Accord electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

1000 mi Passenger heated seat didn't work. Dealer stated "all cars come that way." Not satisfactory as the salesperson didn't mention the lack of this feature. 
93000 mi

US $160
Battery died at gas station. Need to be jump started. Had battery replaced by dealer with OEM battery 
51820 mi

A $260
Headlight bulb. Xenon. Replacement cost for bulb quoted by dealer - $400 for 1 bulb, excluding labour costs. Bought replacement Philips OEM Xenon bulb on ebay for $75. Fitted for $20. 
61000 mi

US $133
battery dead, original battery in car. 
58500 mi

US $125
car died new battery- also still watching oil- at about every 1,800 miles a quart of oil needs to be added. 
85000 mi

US $50
Had to recharge AC, but there is a leak in the system. Second time a recharge was needed. 
70600 mi The front passenger door switch stopped working, replaced under HondaCare 
42900 mi

US $140
New battery after original Honda battery (since purchase in 2010) went RIP. 
47000 mi Passenger airbag replacement via Honda recall campaign. 
50000 mi

US $129
New battery 
54000 mi

US $120
Battery weak starting first start of the day, battery died after 4th start of the day. Sight hole in battery still shows green. Battery load test failed. Alternator verified working good. 

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2010 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

56000 mi

US $139
Replace battery 

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2010 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

18300 mi Air conditioning in first five minutes or so of use intermittently blows warmer air when vehicle is idling. Dealer couldn't replicate, but it's still happening. 
90600 mi

US $200
power door lock actuator in driver's door stopped working. Part replaced. 
98100 mi Driver's door lock actuator was replaced on previous trip. Upon getting vehicle back found that the tech didn't connect the new actuator to the outside door lock. The problem was corrected on this trip. 
25420 mi Car would not start due to low battery charge. Push started and thereafter fine. 
66220 mi

C $110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System needed calibration and also in need of battery replacement. $110 was paid for calibration and another $300 being asked for to replace batteries... Driver's side (rear) door lock not working with remote control. Dealer quoted $300 to replace actuator. 

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2010 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

68000 mi

US $150
Positive battery terminal contact had corroded so badly the car would not start without something conductive jammed in there to make contact. Dealer wanted $550 for a new cable. Shop clipped the cable and soldered on a new contact for $50. Also replaced battery. 
89000 mi

US $775
A/C compressor failed out of the blue with a bang (which may have been the thermal limiter failing.) Mechanic replaced compressor. 
112000 mi

US $199
Replaced dead battery. 
51000 mi

US $500
Window switch 

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2010 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

145000 mi

US $25
Replaced corroded ground cable, terminals cleaned and coated. Problem appears to be corrected. 

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2010 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

13000 mi AC was making a bubbling noise inside the cabin. 
51000 mi

US $90
Heat was not blowing even when car was warm. Coolant flush seemed to fix most of the problem. Apparently there was a significant clog in the line. 
88300 mi

US $300
Clock spring issue causing airbag light to go on. Started to happen just after using horn but became a persistent issue. 

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2010 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

15500 mi Blower motor fan squeaking, replaced. 

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2010 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

37000 mi

US $800
Road damage to air conditioning condenser. Condenser replaced. 

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2010 Honda Accord Electrical Problems

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