Recalls: Honda CL9 Accord Euro
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Honda CL9 Accord Euro
2003-04 Honda CL9 Accord Euro: rear lamps may stop working
In September 2004, a recall was issued for 2003 and 2004 Honda Accord Euro vehicles due to a potentially damaged trunk harness which could cause an open circuit and either the license plate lamp, reversing lamp or tail lamps to stop working (PRA 2004/7214).
2005-06 Honda CL9 Accord Euro: engine may stall and not restart
In March 2007, a recall was issued for 2005 and 2006 Honda Accord Euro models due to potential contamination of the fuel pump relay coil which could fatigue and burnout due to repeated flexion by heat expansion and shrinkage. This could cause the engine to stall and not restart (PRA 2007/9129).
Honda CL9 Accord Euro: loss of power steering assistance
In March 2011, a recall was issued for Honda CL9 Accord Euro vehicles due to high under-bonnet temperatures potentially causing the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, crack and leak power steering fluid. If the fluid leaked onto a hot exhaust, this could generate smoking, a burning smell and a possible under-bonnet fire (PRA 2011/12441). The recalled vehicles were in the following VIN ranges:
- 2003 models: JHMCL9XXXXX200047 to JHMCL9XXXXX217527;
- 2004 models: JHMCL9XXXXX200001 to JHMCL9XXXXX221832;
- 2005 models: JHMCL9XXXXX200935 to JHMCL9XXXXX217624;
- 2006 models: JHMCL9XXXXX200011 to JHMCL9XXXXX222673;
- 2007 models: JHMCL9XXXXX200116 to JHMCL9XXXXX212008; and,
- 2008 models: JHMCL9XXXXX200002 to JHMCL9XXXXX213994.
2003 Honda CL9 Accord Euro: Takata airbag recall #1
In June 2014, a recall was issued for 2003 model year Honda Accord Euro vehicles and this recall was updated with new information in September 2017. In these vehicles, propellant wafers inside the inflator of the passenger airbag could accumulate moisture over time. In the event of an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator housing could therefore rupture and cause metal fragments to be projected throughout the cabin – this posed a risk of serious injury or fatality to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Honda Accord vehicles, please see PRA 2013/13549.
2003-04 Honda CL9 Accord Euro: Takata airbag recall #2
In December 2014, a recall was issued for 2003-04 Honda CL9 Accord Euro vehicles and this recall was updated with new information in September 2017. In these vehicles, the front passenger side airbag inflator may have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. In the event of a crash, the inflator container may rupture and cause abnormal deployment of the front passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Honda CL9 Accord EUro vehicles, please seePRA 2014/14498.
2004-08 model year Honda CL9 Accord Euro: Takata airbag recall #3
In May 2015, a recall was issued for 2004 to 2008 ‘model year’ Honda CL9 Accord Euro vehicles and this recall was updated with new information in September 2017. In these vehicles, propellant wafers in the passenger’s front airbag inflator could absorb moisture over time. This ‘moisture intrusion’ made the inflator assembly susceptible to rupture during airbag deployment, creating a risk that metallic fragments could be projected through the cabin – these posed a risk of serious injury and fatality for vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Honda Accord Euro vehicles, please seePRA 2015/14703.
2003-09 model year Honda CL9 Accord Euro: Takata airbag recall #4
In July 2019, recall campaign 6CE was issued for 2003-09 model year Honda CL9 Accord Euro vehicles. These vehicles had Takata front passenger airbags and propellant wafers inside these airbags could absorb moisture over time. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive pressure in the airbag inflator housing could cause it to rupture and metal fragments could be projected through the airbag cushion and into the vehicle’s cabin. These metal fragments posed a risk of serious injury and fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17658.
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Problems and faults: Honda CL9 Accord Euro
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Honda CL9 Accord Euro
- The Accord Euro’s brake pedal may feel spongy or have excessive travel due to air in the brake lines – this requires the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) modulator to be replaced.
- The steering wheel may vibrate when the brakes are applied due to the brake pads causing uneven wear of the brake discs.
- Clunking noises from the rear axle, particularly when driving rough roads, may be due to the rear stabiliser bar links breaking; stronger links and revised stabiliser bars were subsequently available.
- The ‘check engine’ light may illuminate and record a trouble code for the coolant sensor, though a software error in the engine control module is more likely.
- The ‘low tyre pressure’ warning light may illuminate despite all tyres being properly inflated – this is due to faulty sensors in the wheels.
- Squeaking noises may come from the windows due to poorly fitted weather strips.
- A failed gasket may cause moisture to collect in the headlights.
