Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after lifting the trunk lid, the trunk lid fell abruptly. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the trunk lid springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
I was unable to open the rear passenger side door, even after unlocking the door. This could be an extreme safety hazard in the event of a crash, should emergency responders need to gain immediate access to the car and a passenger was unresponsive. The power door lock actuator failed, which causes the door lock to stay engaged even after unlocking the car using the remote fob and using the power lock button on the door. The only way to unlock the door is to manually flip the interior door lock switch. This is the second power door lock actuator to fail, and my car has less than 93,000 miles on it. The power door locks should last the life of the car, and doors that stay locked are an extreme safety hazard. Honda charges $298, per actuator, making complete repair close to $1,200. …
Burning oil excessively since I have had the car. I never got a recall notice. Having to add a qt or better a week. June 12 it stalled out all the way home from work. That was a Sunday. Just checked the oil on Thursday. Oil was okay in Thursday. On Sunday no oil to show on dipstick. Burnt at least 3 qts in less than 200 miles! Drained what little oil was left. Changed filter and put new oil in. Still would not run. Changed spark plugs and it ran better but still has a slight mis. DTC p0303. The dealership deleted the code and said it wasn't a code in there. Will not do anything. I had it read before I took it there and have a picture of it. The paint has been chipping off for over a year, not where rocks hit. Places that are curved or rounded. Edges of the roof or fender. It's only 6 years old. Honda doesn't stand by either of these issues. Never again will I own a Honda. …
The past two times I have brought the car in for an oil change I have been told that the oil level is below the dipstick. Both times I have brought the car in for an oil change with 20% oil life showing. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd sometimes gets "blocked". That is the only way I can describe it, you go to shift and cant get into gear, either have to go back to 2nd or back to neutral and then back in. The "double pump shift" usually works. I have also had a problem with the speaker deck rattling which I had supposedly fixed under warranty but only to have the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver's seat was wet. The contact also noticed that the roof above the driver's side curtain air bag was leaking water. The contact called urse Honda at [phone] (772 barnet run rd, bridgeport, wv 26330) and was advised to bring in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 08427288. The approximate failure mileage was 43,100.
Roof moulding prematurely wearing out/damage. Allowing water to seep into seams into headliner near a-beams of passenger and driver side. Water also dripped from headliner and stained it, potentially distracting driver from road. Side airbags potentially exposed to water. Problem was discovered after car was left outside during rain storm allowing water to pool on roof.
Moon roof exploded while driving on hwy 15 in 65 degree weather here in san diego. Sounded like a loud explosion. No cars were close to me. Only the moon roof was affected, no other damage to the car roof or elsewhere. Car only has 75,000. I am the original owner. !st all of my door lock failed, no this!!
2010 Accord was parked in the emergency lane off I-40 near kingman, az when it was sideswiped by a intl tractor trail traveling at approximately 75-80 MPH. Airbags did not inflate, but exploded into driver. Car was considered totaled by insurance company and driver has permanent neck injuries for life.
Two issues I am having that tons of people online have complained about. One issue is the variable timing solenoid. At startup the vehicle makes a loud rattling noise for about 5 seconds. The other issue is the exterior weather strip is allowing water to leak into my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was excessive rust to the entire subframe and the front axles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Body complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 Honda Accord, 4% of the model year's 581 complaints. The component named most often is body (16 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Honda Accord body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2010 Honda Accord, though it has 12 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Accord body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries and 1 death to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.