2014 Honda Accord Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
6 owner-reported electronic stability control esc complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (6)
Dashboard lights have remained on. Took to mechanic and was told VSA Modulator is faulty.
dashboard lights like pinball game intermitemly includes abs, traction control, fcw, ldw, low tire warning, brakes and steering. dealer found vsa solenoid valve failing, pcm malfunction, modulator control circuit voltage low. need to replace vsa assembly for $2000.00 this valve controls all major safety systems. honda forums finds multiple failures of this . codes set include 121-1, 61-11, and 83-11. failed part still on car. took honda customer service to confirm that would cover repair. car is driveable without safety systems but how safe.
VSA Solenoid Valve Malfunction, VSA Modulator Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG) Low Voltage, Low Tire Pressure. ABS-121-11, power steering -85-01 Air Conditioning module -B 1241 4 smart entry ECU codes- B12D0-IG1a power output malfunction B12D-IG1b and B12d0-power output malfunction B12D3 IG latch circuit(keep hold circuit) malfunction FCW System
WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY 08-18-2020 3 LIGHTS APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE ON THE DASHBOARD, THE TPMS, ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING & VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING LIGHTS. MY CHILD & I FELT THE VEHICLE SWERVE & I MANAGE NOT TO HIT A CEMENT WALL OR ONCOMING TRAFFIC, BUT INSTANTANEOUSLY NOTICED MY VEHICLE FELT DIFFERENT. AFTER JUST HAVING A 21-PT INSPECTION AT JOHN EAGLE HOUSTON & PAYING ALMOST 1,000 FOR FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS & OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES, SURELY I WOULD'VE THOUGHT THE DEALERSHIP COULD'VE TOLD ME THIS OR WARNED ME IT WAS GOING TO FAIL. ANYWAYS, AFTER REPLACING ALL 4 TIRES, I THOUGHT THIS WOULD ERADICATE THE ISSUE, BUT IT DIDN'T. I TOOK IT BACK TO JOHN EAGLE HOUSTON, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE YAW RITE WENT OUT. I READ UP ON THIS BEFORE HEADING TO THE DEALERSHIP & DURING THE 2 HOUR WAIT & ACCORDING TO CARCOMPLAINT.COM & NHTSA THEY'RE MANY 2014 HONDA ACCORD OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME ISSUE & HAVE PAID OVER $1,500+ TO FIX THIS & THE WORST PART IS THE PART IS ON BACKORDER & WON'T BE IN FOR 2 MONTHS! SO, YOU HAVE FAULTY CARS ON THE ROADS THAT CAN POSSIBLY INJURE PEOPLE. HONDA WILL HAVE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS! THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY RECALL, BUT I KNOW NOT GUESS REVENUE IS MORE IMPERATIVE THAN HUMAN LIFE! WHAT WILL IT TAKE? PREVENTIVE DEATH? THIS CAN BE PREVENTED, THERE'S STILL TIME. EVERYONE DOESN'T HAVE THE MONEY & THOSE WHO DON'T WILL JUST RIDE WITH THEIR DASHBOARD'S LIGHTS LIT LIKE THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THIS IS HORRIBLE.
IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO START MY CAR. LAST NIGHT IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN IT FINALLY DID START ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME IN AND WOULDN'T GO OUT. THIS SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OF MY FRIENDS THAT ALSO OWN 2014 HONDA'S.
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