Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
38 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KGC, KGD
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: G54
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U40,M45,O41,G44
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: H3U, Z3T
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: JY0, JY1, JY2
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2016
Consumer Complaints
61 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2 MPH THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY WHILE APPROACHING A STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 07/21/17*LJ UPDATED 11/27/2017*JS *CN
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2 MPH THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY WHILE APPROACHING A STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 07/21/17*LJ UPDATED 11/27/2017*JS *CN
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 2 MPH THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY WHILE APPROACHING A STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN EVEN AFTER THE DRIVER REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 07/21/17*LJ UPDATED 11/27/2017*JS *CN
Mfg Campaign: 10979863
Recall Date: Apr 21, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON 12-28-16 AS I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. MY ENGINE WOULD NOT START. PEDAL TO PUSH DOWN AND START BUTTON WAS NOT WORKING. ALL ICONS ON MY CAR POPPED UP AND SAYS MALFUNCTION ON ALL LEVEL. IT ALSO MADE WEIRD SOUNDS IN FRONT AND INSIDE THE CAR. I CALLED CERRITOS ACURA FOR ASSISTANCE AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISER-DON,WHO INDICATED HE HAS BEEN AWARE OF NEW CAR WITH BATTERY ISSUE. HE ASKED THAT I REPLACED MY BATTERY FIRST AND BRING IT TO THEM. I CALLED AAA,WHO VERIFIED MY BATTERY IS BAD WITH PACIFIC TOW. THEY COULDN'T REPLACE IT CUZ THEY RAN OUT OF BATTERY. MY CAR COULDN'T LOCK SO I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE WITH A FLAT BED. NEXT DAY, ACURA TOWED MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP, MY CAR IS NOT ABLE TO START PERIOD. WINDOWS CAN'T GO UP, THEY COULDN'T CHECK ODOMETER,COULDN'T LOCK. ALL ICONS SHOWS MALFUNCTION. I REPORTED TO ACURA HEADQUARTER WITH MY ISSUE. ACURA CERRITOS IS TRYING TO RELEASE CAR BACK TO ME STATED EVERYTHING IS FINE WITHOUT FIXING IT. INTERNET SHOWS CLASS ACTION SUIT RELATED TO DEFECT OF HANDSFREELINK BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING SYSTEM CONTAINS DEFECT, THAT RESULTS IN DEAD CAR BATTERIES WHICH DRAINED BATTERIES WITH RECURRENT BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE/ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE I HAVE SOMETHING SHORT CIRCUITED AND WITH ECM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. I ALSO HAVE BEING COMPLAINING OF GPS STUCK AND FOB NOT WORKING. I NEED TO REPORT ISSUES SO YOU GUYS CAN FOLLOW UP. ACURA CASE COMPLAINT [XXX]. CAR LOCATED AT CERRITOS ACURA,WHO IS TRYING TO RELEASE VEHICLE TO ME WITHOUT FIXING IT. I MADE IT AWARE TO THEIR HEADQUARTER TODAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
ON 12-28-16 AS I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. MY ENGINE WOULD NOT START. PEDAL TO PUSH DOWN AND START BUTTON WAS NOT WORKING. ALL ICONS ON MY CAR POPPED UP AND SAYS MALFUNCTION ON ALL LEVEL. IT ALSO MADE WEIRD SOUNDS IN FRONT AND INSIDE THE CAR. I CALLED CERRITOS ACURA FOR ASSISTANCE AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISER-DON,WHO INDICATED HE HAS BEEN AWARE OF NEW CAR WITH BATTERY ISSUE. HE ASKED THAT I REPLACED MY BATTERY FIRST AND BRING IT TO THEM. I CALLED AAA,WHO VERIFIED MY BATTERY IS BAD WITH PACIFIC TOW. THEY COULDN'T REPLACE IT CUZ THEY RAN OUT OF BATTERY. MY CAR COULDN'T LOCK SO I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE WITH A FLAT BED. NEXT DAY, ACURA TOWED MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP, MY CAR IS NOT ABLE TO START PERIOD. WINDOWS CAN'T GO UP, THEY COULDN'T CHECK ODOMETER,COULDN'T LOCK. ALL ICONS SHOWS MALFUNCTION. I REPORTED TO ACURA HEADQUARTER WITH MY ISSUE. ACURA CERRITOS IS TRYING TO RELEASE CAR BACK TO ME STATED EVERYTHING IS FINE WITHOUT FIXING IT. INTERNET SHOWS CLASS ACTION SUIT RELATED TO DEFECT OF HANDSFREELINK BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING SYSTEM CONTAINS DEFECT, THAT RESULTS IN DEAD CAR BATTERIES WHICH DRAINED BATTERIES WITH RECURRENT BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE/ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE I HAVE SOMETHING SHORT CIRCUITED AND WITH ECM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. I ALSO HAVE BEING COMPLAINING OF GPS STUCK AND FOB NOT WORKING. I NEED TO REPORT ISSUES SO YOU GUYS CAN FOLLOW UP. ACURA CASE COMPLAINT [XXX]. CAR LOCATED AT CERRITOS ACURA,WHO IS TRYING TO RELEASE VEHICLE TO ME WITHOUT FIXING IT. I MADE IT AWARE TO THEIR HEADQUARTER TODAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
ON 12-28-16 AS I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK. MY ENGINE WOULD NOT START. PEDAL TO PUSH DOWN AND START BUTTON WAS NOT WORKING. ALL ICONS ON MY CAR POPPED UP AND SAYS MALFUNCTION ON ALL LEVEL. IT ALSO MADE WEIRD SOUNDS IN FRONT AND INSIDE THE CAR. I CALLED CERRITOS ACURA FOR ASSISTANCE AND SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISER-DON,WHO INDICATED HE HAS BEEN AWARE OF NEW CAR WITH BATTERY ISSUE. HE ASKED THAT I REPLACED MY BATTERY FIRST AND BRING IT TO THEM. I CALLED AAA,WHO VERIFIED MY BATTERY IS BAD WITH PACIFIC TOW. THEY COULDN'T REPLACE IT CUZ THEY RAN OUT OF BATTERY. MY CAR COULDN'T LOCK SO I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE WITH A FLAT BED. NEXT DAY, ACURA TOWED MY CAR TO DEALERSHIP, MY CAR IS NOT ABLE TO START PERIOD. WINDOWS CAN'T GO UP, THEY COULDN'T CHECK ODOMETER,COULDN'T LOCK. ALL ICONS SHOWS MALFUNCTION. I REPORTED TO ACURA HEADQUARTER WITH MY ISSUE. ACURA CERRITOS IS TRYING TO RELEASE CAR BACK TO ME STATED EVERYTHING IS FINE WITHOUT FIXING IT. INTERNET SHOWS CLASS ACTION SUIT RELATED TO DEFECT OF HANDSFREELINK BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING SYSTEM CONTAINS DEFECT, THAT RESULTS IN DEAD CAR BATTERIES WHICH DRAINED BATTERIES WITH RECURRENT BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE/ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE CAR SOUNDS LIKE I HAVE SOMETHING SHORT CIRCUITED AND WITH ECM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. I ALSO HAVE BEING COMPLAINING OF GPS STUCK AND FOB NOT WORKING. I NEED TO REPORT ISSUES SO YOU GUYS CAN FOLLOW UP. ACURA CASE COMPLAINT [XXX]. CAR LOCATED AT CERRITOS ACURA,WHO IS TRYING TO RELEASE VEHICLE TO ME WITHOUT FIXING IT. I MADE IT AWARE TO THEIR HEADQUARTER TODAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10938481
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK WITH AN 18 WHEELER. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 59 RIGHT OUTSIDE OF GARRISON, TX AND THE 18 WHEELER WAS IN THE LEFT LANE. THE 18 WHEELER CAME INTO MY LANE HITTING MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER. THIS KNOCKED MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE RIGHT LANE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE LEFT LANE. THEN THE FRONT OF THE 18 WHEELER HIT MY ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE AND PLOWED MY VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE. AFTERWARDS MY CAR WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN. MY VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MEDIAN LANE FACING SOUTH ON HWY 59 WITH THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE POINTED INTO THE LEFT NORTHBOUND LANE. THE CRASH REPORT STATES A SPEED OF 75 MPH. MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY THE 18 WHEELER.
Corrective Action:
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK WITH AN 18 WHEELER. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 59 RIGHT OUTSIDE OF GARRISON, TX AND THE 18 WHEELER WAS IN THE LEFT LANE. THE 18 WHEELER CAME INTO MY LANE HITTING MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER. THIS KNOCKED MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE RIGHT LANE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE LEFT LANE. THEN THE FRONT OF THE 18 WHEELER HIT MY ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE AND PLOWED MY VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE. AFTERWARDS MY CAR WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN. MY VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MEDIAN LANE FACING SOUTH ON HWY 59 WITH THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE POINTED INTO THE LEFT NORTHBOUND LANE. THE CRASH REPORT STATES A SPEED OF 75 MPH. MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY THE 18 WHEELER.
Additional Notes:
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK WITH AN 18 WHEELER. I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 59 RIGHT OUTSIDE OF GARRISON, TX AND THE 18 WHEELER WAS IN THE LEFT LANE. THE 18 WHEELER CAME INTO MY LANE HITTING MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER. THIS KNOCKED MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE RIGHT LANE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE LEFT LANE. THEN THE FRONT OF THE 18 WHEELER HIT MY ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE AND PLOWED MY VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE. AFTERWARDS MY CAR WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN. MY VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MEDIAN LANE FACING SOUTH ON HWY 59 WITH THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE POINTED INTO THE LEFT NORTHBOUND LANE. THE CRASH REPORT STATES A SPEED OF 75 MPH. MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY THE 18 WHEELER.
Mfg Campaign: 10911327
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL. TAKING A LONG TIME FOR RESOLUTION.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL. TAKING A LONG TIME FOR RESOLUTION.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL. TAKING A LONG TIME FOR RESOLUTION.
Mfg Campaign: 10897094
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 10893460
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 2016 ACURA ILX TRANSMISSION MAKES A "CLUNKING" SOUND WHEN 1) THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED AFTER SLOWING DOWN; WHILST SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. SEEMS AS THOUGH THE 8 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION IS REMAINING AT TOO HIGH A GEAR AT SLOWER SPEEDS. THE SOUND IS QUITE DISCONCERTING. I HAVE ESCALATED THE ISSUE TO ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE, AND THEIR RESPONSE IS THAT OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL MAKE THE SAME SOUND. REALLY??? IS ACURA JUST WAITING FOR COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS OR TORQUE CONVERTERS BLOWING UP BEFORE THEY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION?
Corrective Action:
MY 2016 ACURA ILX TRANSMISSION MAKES A "CLUNKING" SOUND WHEN 1) THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED AFTER SLOWING DOWN; WHILST SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. SEEMS AS THOUGH THE 8 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION IS REMAINING AT TOO HIGH A GEAR AT SLOWER SPEEDS. THE SOUND IS QUITE DISCONCERTING. I HAVE ESCALATED THE ISSUE TO ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE, AND THEIR RESPONSE IS THAT OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL MAKE THE SAME SOUND. REALLY??? IS ACURA JUST WAITING FOR COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS OR TORQUE CONVERTERS BLOWING UP BEFORE THEY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION?
Additional Notes:
MY 2016 ACURA ILX TRANSMISSION MAKES A "CLUNKING" SOUND WHEN 1) THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED AFTER SLOWING DOWN; WHILST SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. SEEMS AS THOUGH THE 8 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION IS REMAINING AT TOO HIGH A GEAR AT SLOWER SPEEDS. THE SOUND IS QUITE DISCONCERTING. I HAVE ESCALATED THE ISSUE TO ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE, AND THEIR RESPONSE IS THAT OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL MAKE THE SAME SOUND. REALLY??? IS ACURA JUST WAITING FOR COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS OR TORQUE CONVERTERS BLOWING UP BEFORE THEY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION?
Mfg Campaign: 10884284
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO N. ALL POWER WAS LOST ALTHOUGH ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. NECESITATED EMERGENCY MENAUEVERS TO SHOULDER OF FREEWAY. ALL ALERT LIGHTS LIT, VEHICLE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO SELECT ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE SERVICE TO DEALER. IN MOTION, AT FREEWAY SPEED, ON FREEWAY.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO N. ALL POWER WAS LOST ALTHOUGH ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. NECESITATED EMERGENCY MENAUEVERS TO SHOULDER OF FREEWAY. ALL ALERT LIGHTS LIT, VEHICLE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO SELECT ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE SERVICE TO DEALER. IN MOTION, AT FREEWAY SPEED, ON FREEWAY.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO N. ALL POWER WAS LOST ALTHOUGH ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. NECESITATED EMERGENCY MENAUEVERS TO SHOULDER OF FREEWAY. ALL ALERT LIGHTS LIT, VEHICLE REMAINED AT IDLE. WAS UNABLE TO SELECT ANY GEAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY ROADSIDE SERVICE TO DEALER. IN MOTION, AT FREEWAY SPEED, ON FREEWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 10884155
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
KEARNY MESA ACURA DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO, CA. HASN'T FIX THE TAKATA AIR BAG IN MY CAR. I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THIS ITEM FOR ONE YEAR. THEY DO NOT RETURN CALLS, WILL NOT SCHEDULE REPAIR, HANG UP ON YOU, BAD BUSINESS PEOPLE!!!!
Corrective Action:
KEARNY MESA ACURA DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO, CA. HASN'T FIX THE TAKATA AIR BAG IN MY CAR. I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THIS ITEM FOR ONE YEAR. THEY DO NOT RETURN CALLS, WILL NOT SCHEDULE REPAIR, HANG UP ON YOU, BAD BUSINESS PEOPLE!!!!
Additional Notes:
KEARNY MESA ACURA DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO, CA. HASN'T FIX THE TAKATA AIR BAG IN MY CAR. I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THIS ITEM FOR ONE YEAR. THEY DO NOT RETURN CALLS, WILL NOT SCHEDULE REPAIR, HANG UP ON YOU, BAD BUSINESS PEOPLE!!!!
Mfg Campaign: 10883002
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ UPDATED 08/10/16.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ UPDATED 08/10/16.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ UPDATED 08/10/16.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 10873708
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
2016 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FAULTY DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
Corrective Action:
2016 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FAULTY DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
Additional Notes:
2016 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FAULTY DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
Mfg Campaign: 10873054
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THERE EIS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE IS A METAL TO METAL CLUNKING WHEREVER THERE IS SHIFT IN DRIVE TRAIN TORQUE. TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED BAD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT CLUNKING AGAINST THE SUBFRAME OR BODY. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE OVER 4 TIMES AND BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S AS DESIGNED.
Corrective Action:
THERE EIS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE IS A METAL TO METAL CLUNKING WHEREVER THERE IS SHIFT IN DRIVE TRAIN TORQUE. TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED BAD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT CLUNKING AGAINST THE SUBFRAME OR BODY. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE OVER 4 TIMES AND BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S AS DESIGNED.
Additional Notes:
THERE EIS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE IS A METAL TO METAL CLUNKING WHEREVER THERE IS SHIFT IN DRIVE TRAIN TORQUE. TECHNICIAN SUSPECTED BAD ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT CLUNKING AGAINST THE SUBFRAME OR BODY. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO SERVICE OVER 4 TIMES AND BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR FOR OVER A MONTH AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S AS DESIGNED.
Mfg Campaign: 10853657
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Corrective Action:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Additional Notes:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Mfg Campaign: 10852744
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Corrective Action:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Additional Notes:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Mfg Campaign: 10852744
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Corrective Action:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Additional Notes:
2016 ACURA ILX 1. BREAKS SQUEAL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS WITH A MORE INDUSTRIAL ROTOR. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP STATED ITS BECOMING A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THE ILX. SEEMED TO BE WELL FOR A WHILE BUT PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED. 2. BACK WINDOWS MISALIGNED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED TO FIX THE ISSUE. 3. TAKATA INFLATORS. TAKATA SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PAY FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL VEHICLE. SAFETY SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY CONSIDERING THEY MANUFACTURED A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND APPARENTLY DID NOT DO ENOUGH TESTING BEFORE RELEASE. I DON'T BLAME HONDA, I BLAME TAKATA FOR ONLY DOING THE BARE MINIMUM AND BACKING THE CAR DEALERSHIPS INTO A CORNER. NEXT TIME I PURCHASE A VEHICLE, I WILL BE CHECKING THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER BEFORE I BUY! CAR DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN AMAZING AND HAS WONDERFUL SERVICE!
Mfg Campaign: 10852744
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL LESS THAN A WEEK AGO FOR THE EXPLODING DANGEROUS AIRBAGS. I TRIED TO BRING MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE WEEKEND BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ON THE WEEKENDS SO I HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR TO WORK ON MONDAY. THE NEXT DAY ON TUESDAY I MISSED A FEW HOURS OF WORK BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIPS RENTAL SERVICE IS ONLY OPEN DURING MY WORKING HOURS. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR IN THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WON'T COVER THE INSURANCE WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO BUY EXTRA INSURANCE ON THE LOANER CAR. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE EXTRA INSURANCE? ISN'T ACURA RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT? NOW I HAVE TO PAY INSURANCE ON MY ACURA AND THE RENTAL VEHICLE! THIS ISN'T RIGHT AT ALL. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY CAN DO A TEMPORARY CHANGE OF VEHICLES AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD ONLY DO IT FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO WEEKS. UNFORTUNATELY, TWO WEEKS WON'T BE ENOUGH TIME SINCE ACURA TOLD ME THAT IT WILL TAKE UP TO TWO MONTHS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE FIXED. I DON'T THINK ANYONE WHO HAS A RECALL FOR THAT LONG PERIOD OF TIME SHOULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THE INSURANCE FOR A RENTAL CAR - THAT IS ACURA'S RESPONSIBILITY.
Corrective Action:
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL LESS THAN A WEEK AGO FOR THE EXPLODING DANGEROUS AIRBAGS. I TRIED TO BRING MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE WEEKEND BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ON THE WEEKENDS SO I HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR TO WORK ON MONDAY. THE NEXT DAY ON TUESDAY I MISSED A FEW HOURS OF WORK BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIPS RENTAL SERVICE IS ONLY OPEN DURING MY WORKING HOURS. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR IN THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WON'T COVER THE INSURANCE WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO BUY EXTRA INSURANCE ON THE LOANER CAR. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE EXTRA INSURANCE? ISN'T ACURA RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT? NOW I HAVE TO PAY INSURANCE ON MY ACURA AND THE RENTAL VEHICLE! THIS ISN'T RIGHT AT ALL. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY CAN DO A TEMPORARY CHANGE OF VEHICLES AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD ONLY DO IT FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO WEEKS. UNFORTUNATELY, TWO WEEKS WON'T BE ENOUGH TIME SINCE ACURA TOLD ME THAT IT WILL TAKE UP TO TWO MONTHS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE FIXED. I DON'T THINK ANYONE WHO HAS A RECALL FOR THAT LONG PERIOD OF TIME SHOULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THE INSURANCE FOR A RENTAL CAR - THAT IS ACURA'S RESPONSIBILITY.
Additional Notes:
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL LESS THAN A WEEK AGO FOR THE EXPLODING DANGEROUS AIRBAGS. I TRIED TO BRING MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER THE WEEKEND BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ON THE WEEKENDS SO I HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR TO WORK ON MONDAY. THE NEXT DAY ON TUESDAY I MISSED A FEW HOURS OF WORK BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIPS RENTAL SERVICE IS ONLY OPEN DURING MY WORKING HOURS. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR IN THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WON'T COVER THE INSURANCE WHICH MEANS I HAVE TO BUY EXTRA INSURANCE ON THE LOANER CAR. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE EXTRA INSURANCE? ISN'T ACURA RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT? NOW I HAVE TO PAY INSURANCE ON MY ACURA AND THE RENTAL VEHICLE! THIS ISN'T RIGHT AT ALL. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY CAN DO A TEMPORARY CHANGE OF VEHICLES AND THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD ONLY DO IT FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO WEEKS. UNFORTUNATELY, TWO WEEKS WON'T BE ENOUGH TIME SINCE ACURA TOLD ME THAT IT WILL TAKE UP TO TWO MONTHS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE FIXED. I DON'T THINK ANYONE WHO HAS A RECALL FOR THAT LONG PERIOD OF TIME SHOULD BE FORCED TO PAY FOR THE INSURANCE FOR A RENTAL CAR - THAT IS ACURA'S RESPONSIBILITY.
Mfg Campaign: 10851086
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Mfg Campaign: 10850336
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR ALREADY FOR SERVICE FOR THE SQUEAKY BRAKES AND IT KEEPS COMING BACK. THERE IS NO REASON WHY A 2016 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE HAVING SQUEAKY BRAKES.
Mfg Campaign: 10850336
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I GOT THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE AIBAGS ON WEDENESDAY AND WENT TO THE CERRITOS ACURA DEALER TO DISCUSS MY NEEDS AND CONCERNS TO THIS MATTER. WHAT THEY WERE ABLE TO DO WAS SET ME UP IN A RENTAL CAR THROUGH ENTERPRISE. THE RENTAL CAR PROVIDED TO ME WAS A 2016 HYUDAI SONATA STD MODEL. YES, IT WAS A STANDARD MODEL ONLY. I PURCHASED MY 2016 ACURA ILX WITH ASPEC PCKG WHICH INCLUDES MOONROOF, UPGRADED ALLOY WHEELS AND MY HEATED SEATS, MY TOUCHSCREEN. ALL THESE FEATURES I AM MISSING OUT ON THIS HYUNDAI I WAS REPLACED MEANWHILE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS AN ICONVENIENCE FOR ME SINCE I AM PAYING $550 A MONTH FOR MY CAR PAYMENT AND I HAVE TO BE DRIVING THIS 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA THAT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE A BACK UP CAMERA? THIS IS UNFAIR AND UNREASONABLE!! THIS IS A MAJOR DOWNGRADE FOR ME AND I WILL TAKE THIS INTO MY OWN MATTERS TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT I AM A VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.
Corrective Action:
I GOT THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE AIBAGS ON WEDENESDAY AND WENT TO THE CERRITOS ACURA DEALER TO DISCUSS MY NEEDS AND CONCERNS TO THIS MATTER. WHAT THEY WERE ABLE TO DO WAS SET ME UP IN A RENTAL CAR THROUGH ENTERPRISE. THE RENTAL CAR PROVIDED TO ME WAS A 2016 HYUDAI SONATA STD MODEL. YES, IT WAS A STANDARD MODEL ONLY. I PURCHASED MY 2016 ACURA ILX WITH ASPEC PCKG WHICH INCLUDES MOONROOF, UPGRADED ALLOY WHEELS AND MY HEATED SEATS, MY TOUCHSCREEN. ALL THESE FEATURES I AM MISSING OUT ON THIS HYUNDAI I WAS REPLACED MEANWHILE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS AN ICONVENIENCE FOR ME SINCE I AM PAYING $550 A MONTH FOR MY CAR PAYMENT AND I HAVE TO BE DRIVING THIS 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA THAT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE A BACK UP CAMERA? THIS IS UNFAIR AND UNREASONABLE!! THIS IS A MAJOR DOWNGRADE FOR ME AND I WILL TAKE THIS INTO MY OWN MATTERS TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT I AM A VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.
Additional Notes:
I GOT THE SAFETY RECALL FOR THE AIBAGS ON WEDENESDAY AND WENT TO THE CERRITOS ACURA DEALER TO DISCUSS MY NEEDS AND CONCERNS TO THIS MATTER. WHAT THEY WERE ABLE TO DO WAS SET ME UP IN A RENTAL CAR THROUGH ENTERPRISE. THE RENTAL CAR PROVIDED TO ME WAS A 2016 HYUDAI SONATA STD MODEL. YES, IT WAS A STANDARD MODEL ONLY. I PURCHASED MY 2016 ACURA ILX WITH ASPEC PCKG WHICH INCLUDES MOONROOF, UPGRADED ALLOY WHEELS AND MY HEATED SEATS, MY TOUCHSCREEN. ALL THESE FEATURES I AM MISSING OUT ON THIS HYUNDAI I WAS REPLACED MEANWHILE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS AN ICONVENIENCE FOR ME SINCE I AM PAYING $550 A MONTH FOR MY CAR PAYMENT AND I HAVE TO BE DRIVING THIS 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA THAT DOES NOT EVEN HAVE A BACK UP CAMERA? THIS IS UNFAIR AND UNREASONABLE!! THIS IS A MAJOR DOWNGRADE FOR ME AND I WILL TAKE THIS INTO MY OWN MATTERS TO MAKE IT KNOWN THAT I AM A VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.
Mfg Campaign: 10850338
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/15/16*LJ UPDATED 06/15/16.*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/15/16*LJ UPDATED 06/15/16.*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/15/16*LJ UPDATED 06/15/16.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 10850269
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2016
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING "LOUD NOISE" DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL HOME-LINK IS SHORT IN RANGE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL BACKUP SENSORS - NO ON AND OFF SWITCH AND MAKES BEEP WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE. - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL. BACKUP CAMERA - BLURRY AND IS WORST AT NIGHT VERY UNSAFE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL THAT HE TESTED 4 2016 ILX AND THAT ALL THE SAME.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING "LOUD NOISE" DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL HOME-LINK IS SHORT IN RANGE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL BACKUP SENSORS - NO ON AND OFF SWITCH AND MAKES BEEP WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE. - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL. BACKUP CAMERA - BLURRY AND IS WORST AT NIGHT VERY UNSAFE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL THAT HE TESTED 4 2016 ILX AND THAT ALL THE SAME.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING "LOUD NOISE" DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL HOME-LINK IS SHORT IN RANGE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT IS NORMAL BACKUP SENSORS - NO ON AND OFF SWITCH AND MAKES BEEP WHEN PUTTING INTO REVERSE. - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL. BACKUP CAMERA - BLURRY AND IS WORST AT NIGHT VERY UNSAFE - DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS NORMAL THAT HE TESTED 4 2016 ILX AND THAT ALL THE SAME.
Mfg Campaign: 10746977
Recall Date: Aug 7, 2015
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