Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
36 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:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
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: PBV
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2021
Consumer Complaints
1.1K ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE BLUE TOOTH FEATURES ARE NOT RELIABLE. THE FEATURE THAT ALLOWS ME TO VERBALLY TELL THE CAR TO CALL SOMEONE IS NOT CONSISTENTLY RESPONSIVE. WHEN I MAKE A CALL FROM MY PHONE, THE CAR DOESN'T ALWAYS PICK IT UP. INCOMING CALLS CONSISTENTLY COME IN CORRECTLY. I CALLED VAN'S HONDA IN GREEN BAY WISCONSIN AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE WITH THE HONDA AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I CALL THE CELL PHONE PROVIDER. THEY EXPLAINED THIS IS AN I PHONE ISSUE. CAR IS IN MOTION. IT HAS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY, ON CITY STREETS AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY. VERY UNRELIABLE.
Corrective Action:
THE BLUE TOOTH FEATURES ARE NOT RELIABLE. THE FEATURE THAT ALLOWS ME TO VERBALLY TELL THE CAR TO CALL SOMEONE IS NOT CONSISTENTLY RESPONSIVE. WHEN I MAKE A CALL FROM MY PHONE, THE CAR DOESN'T ALWAYS PICK IT UP. INCOMING CALLS CONSISTENTLY COME IN CORRECTLY. I CALLED VAN'S HONDA IN GREEN BAY WISCONSIN AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE WITH THE HONDA AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I CALL THE CELL PHONE PROVIDER. THEY EXPLAINED THIS IS AN I PHONE ISSUE. CAR IS IN MOTION. IT HAS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY, ON CITY STREETS AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY. VERY UNRELIABLE.
Additional Notes:
THE BLUE TOOTH FEATURES ARE NOT RELIABLE. THE FEATURE THAT ALLOWS ME TO VERBALLY TELL THE CAR TO CALL SOMEONE IS NOT CONSISTENTLY RESPONSIVE. WHEN I MAKE A CALL FROM MY PHONE, THE CAR DOESN'T ALWAYS PICK IT UP. INCOMING CALLS CONSISTENTLY COME IN CORRECTLY. I CALLED VAN'S HONDA IN GREEN BAY WISCONSIN AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE WITH THE HONDA AND THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I CALL THE CELL PHONE PROVIDER. THEY EXPLAINED THIS IS AN I PHONE ISSUE. CAR IS IN MOTION. IT HAS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY, ON CITY STREETS AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY. VERY UNRELIABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11268243
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE SUV SHAKES, SHUDDERS, AND RUMBLE UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SOMETIMES AT 35 MPH OTHER TIMES AT 66 MPH. THE EXPERIENCE IS SIMILAR OR EXACTLY LIKE DRIVING OVER THE EMERGENCY RUMBLE STRIP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONLY YOU'RE NOT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO ADMIT THIS PROBLEM AND FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.
Corrective Action:
THE SUV SHAKES, SHUDDERS, AND RUMBLE UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SOMETIMES AT 35 MPH OTHER TIMES AT 66 MPH. THE EXPERIENCE IS SIMILAR OR EXACTLY LIKE DRIVING OVER THE EMERGENCY RUMBLE STRIP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONLY YOU'RE NOT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO ADMIT THIS PROBLEM AND FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.
Additional Notes:
THE SUV SHAKES, SHUDDERS, AND RUMBLE UPON LIGHT ACCELERATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SOMETIMES AT 35 MPH OTHER TIMES AT 66 MPH. THE EXPERIENCE IS SIMILAR OR EXACTLY LIKE DRIVING OVER THE EMERGENCY RUMBLE STRIP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONLY YOU'RE NOT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO ADMIT THIS PROBLEM AND FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD.
Mfg Campaign: 11265483
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AT 52000 MILES. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AT EVERY MILESTONE. MANY OTHER 2016-1019 PILOT OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AT 52000 MILES. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AT EVERY MILESTONE. MANY OTHER 2016-1019 PILOT OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AT 52000 MILES. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AT EVERY MILESTONE. MANY OTHER 2016-1019 PILOT OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11257653
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AT 52000 MILES. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AT EVERY MILESTONE. MANY OTHER 2016-1019 PILOT OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AT 52000 MILES. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AT EVERY MILESTONE. MANY OTHER 2016-1019 PILOT OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INDICATES AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AT 52000 MILES. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDS FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ALTHOUGH VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED AT EVERY MILESTONE. MANY OTHER 2016-1019 PILOT OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11257653
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AUTO ENGINE IDLE STOP MALFUNCTIONING, LEAVING VEHICLE STALLED AND STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES IN LAST MONTH (SEPT 2019) NOW WITH LAST BEING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH YOUNG SON IN CAR. REQUIRED A TOW ($174 TOWING BILL) AND THEN JUMP (VEHICLE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM BUSY TRAFFIC ASAP) AND VERY FORTUNATE WE WERE NOT HIT AS VEHICLE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF 60 MPH TRAFFIC FOR NEARLY 2 HOURS. THE ISSUE HAPPENS AFTER THE ENGINE IDLE AUTO OFF KICKS OFF THE ENGINE BUT THEN WILL NOT RESTART WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE. THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A BATTERY ISSUE AS BATTERY HAS BEEN FINE SINCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. ENGINE IDLE AUTO STOP FEATURE CANNOT BE TURNED OFF PERMANENTLY AND ONE MUST REMEMBER TO TURN IT OFF EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO MITIGATE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! CAR IS APPROX 2.5 YEARS OLD AND HAS APPROX 34K MILES. ISSUE HAS ONLY SURFACED RECENTLY HOWEVER. TOWING BILL ATTACHED.
Corrective Action:
AUTO ENGINE IDLE STOP MALFUNCTIONING, LEAVING VEHICLE STALLED AND STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES IN LAST MONTH (SEPT 2019) NOW WITH LAST BEING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH YOUNG SON IN CAR. REQUIRED A TOW ($174 TOWING BILL) AND THEN JUMP (VEHICLE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM BUSY TRAFFIC ASAP) AND VERY FORTUNATE WE WERE NOT HIT AS VEHICLE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF 60 MPH TRAFFIC FOR NEARLY 2 HOURS. THE ISSUE HAPPENS AFTER THE ENGINE IDLE AUTO OFF KICKS OFF THE ENGINE BUT THEN WILL NOT RESTART WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE. THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A BATTERY ISSUE AS BATTERY HAS BEEN FINE SINCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. ENGINE IDLE AUTO STOP FEATURE CANNOT BE TURNED OFF PERMANENTLY AND ONE MUST REMEMBER TO TURN IT OFF EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO MITIGATE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! CAR IS APPROX 2.5 YEARS OLD AND HAS APPROX 34K MILES. ISSUE HAS ONLY SURFACED RECENTLY HOWEVER. TOWING BILL ATTACHED.
Additional Notes:
AUTO ENGINE IDLE STOP MALFUNCTIONING, LEAVING VEHICLE STALLED AND STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES IN LAST MONTH (SEPT 2019) NOW WITH LAST BEING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH YOUNG SON IN CAR. REQUIRED A TOW ($174 TOWING BILL) AND THEN JUMP (VEHICLE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM BUSY TRAFFIC ASAP) AND VERY FORTUNATE WE WERE NOT HIT AS VEHICLE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF 60 MPH TRAFFIC FOR NEARLY 2 HOURS. THE ISSUE HAPPENS AFTER THE ENGINE IDLE AUTO OFF KICKS OFF THE ENGINE BUT THEN WILL NOT RESTART WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE. THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A BATTERY ISSUE AS BATTERY HAS BEEN FINE SINCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. ENGINE IDLE AUTO STOP FEATURE CANNOT BE TURNED OFF PERMANENTLY AND ONE MUST REMEMBER TO TURN IT OFF EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO MITIGATE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! CAR IS APPROX 2.5 YEARS OLD AND HAS APPROX 34K MILES. ISSUE HAS ONLY SURFACED RECENTLY HOWEVER. TOWING BILL ATTACHED.
Mfg Campaign: 11257165
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I NOTICED THAT AUTO IDLE WOULD RANDOMLY TURN OFF AND ON THE CARS ELECTRICITY FOR A SECOND. TODAY, AFTER STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC, THE AUTO IDLE KICKED IN AND THE CAR STALLED IN NEUTRAL. WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND I TRIED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO RESTART THE CAR, BUT IT WOULDN'T RESTART. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I KEPT TRYING FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OF AND I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
I NOTICED THAT AUTO IDLE WOULD RANDOMLY TURN OFF AND ON THE CARS ELECTRICITY FOR A SECOND. TODAY, AFTER STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC, THE AUTO IDLE KICKED IN AND THE CAR STALLED IN NEUTRAL. WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND I TRIED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO RESTART THE CAR, BUT IT WOULDN'T RESTART. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I KEPT TRYING FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OF AND I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
I NOTICED THAT AUTO IDLE WOULD RANDOMLY TURN OFF AND ON THE CARS ELECTRICITY FOR A SECOND. TODAY, AFTER STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC, THE AUTO IDLE KICKED IN AND THE CAR STALLED IN NEUTRAL. WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND I TRIED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO RESTART THE CAR, BUT IT WOULDN'T RESTART. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I KEPT TRYING FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES AND FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OF AND I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11256955
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE FUEL PIPE RUPTURED DURING START-UP ON TWO OCCASIONS, LEADING TO FUEL LEAKS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ABOVE FUEL TANK WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM PARKED POSITION. RUPTURES WERE ATTRIBUTED TO RODENTS DAMAGING PLASTIC FUEL PIPE SECTIONS. FAILURE #1: 7,232 MILES, PLASTIC PIPE ELBOW HIGH UP IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FAILURE #2: 15,624 MILES, PLASTIC TUBE ABOVE FUEL TANK. HONDA WRAPPED REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH RODENT PEPPER TAPE BUT DOES NOT OFFER A GUARANTEED SOLUTION TO THIS VULNERABILITY. THE FUEL PIPE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO ENGINE APPEARS TO BE MOSTLY ALUMINUM WITH PLASTIC CONNECTORS AT THE ENDS.THE FUEL TANK UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR AND FUEL HOSE BRACKET IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BOTH PROVIDE PERCHING PLACES FOR MICE.MICE NIBBLE ON THE NEARBY PLASTIC FUEL PIPES AND THE PIPES SUDDENLY RUPTURE WHEN THE FUEL SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED FUEL SPILLS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ONTO THE GROUND UNTIL THE ENGINE IS STOPPED. DAMAGED ETFE PLASTIC FUEL TUBE MANUFACTURED BY SANOH FOR HONDA IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE FUEL PIPE RUPTURED DURING START-UP ON TWO OCCASIONS, LEADING TO FUEL LEAKS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ABOVE FUEL TANK WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM PARKED POSITION. RUPTURES WERE ATTRIBUTED TO RODENTS DAMAGING PLASTIC FUEL PIPE SECTIONS. FAILURE #1: 7,232 MILES, PLASTIC PIPE ELBOW HIGH UP IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FAILURE #2: 15,624 MILES, PLASTIC TUBE ABOVE FUEL TANK. HONDA WRAPPED REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH RODENT PEPPER TAPE BUT DOES NOT OFFER A GUARANTEED SOLUTION TO THIS VULNERABILITY. THE FUEL PIPE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO ENGINE APPEARS TO BE MOSTLY ALUMINUM WITH PLASTIC CONNECTORS AT THE ENDS.THE FUEL TANK UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR AND FUEL HOSE BRACKET IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BOTH PROVIDE PERCHING PLACES FOR MICE.MICE NIBBLE ON THE NEARBY PLASTIC FUEL PIPES AND THE PIPES SUDDENLY RUPTURE WHEN THE FUEL SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED FUEL SPILLS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ONTO THE GROUND UNTIL THE ENGINE IS STOPPED. DAMAGED ETFE PLASTIC FUEL TUBE MANUFACTURED BY SANOH FOR HONDA IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE FUEL PIPE RUPTURED DURING START-UP ON TWO OCCASIONS, LEADING TO FUEL LEAKS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ABOVE FUEL TANK WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM PARKED POSITION. RUPTURES WERE ATTRIBUTED TO RODENTS DAMAGING PLASTIC FUEL PIPE SECTIONS. FAILURE #1: 7,232 MILES, PLASTIC PIPE ELBOW HIGH UP IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FAILURE #2: 15,624 MILES, PLASTIC TUBE ABOVE FUEL TANK. HONDA WRAPPED REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH RODENT PEPPER TAPE BUT DOES NOT OFFER A GUARANTEED SOLUTION TO THIS VULNERABILITY. THE FUEL PIPE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO ENGINE APPEARS TO BE MOSTLY ALUMINUM WITH PLASTIC CONNECTORS AT THE ENDS.THE FUEL TANK UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR AND FUEL HOSE BRACKET IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BOTH PROVIDE PERCHING PLACES FOR MICE.MICE NIBBLE ON THE NEARBY PLASTIC FUEL PIPES AND THE PIPES SUDDENLY RUPTURE WHEN THE FUEL SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED FUEL SPILLS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ONTO THE GROUND UNTIL THE ENGINE IS STOPPED. DAMAGED ETFE PLASTIC FUEL TUBE MANUFACTURED BY SANOH FOR HONDA IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11256045
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Corrective Action:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Additional Notes:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11253141
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Corrective Action:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Additional Notes:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11253141
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Corrective Action:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Additional Notes:
STEERING WHEEL JERKING LEFT OR RIGHT. JERKING OCCURS ERRATICALLY AND UNPREDICTABLY; STEERING WHEEL JERKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH COULD EASILY CAUSE THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL SINCE IT IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THE WHEEL JERKING WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES TEND TO OCCUR WHILE ON CURVED ROADS, APPEARING TO TRY TO JERK THE WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEN THE CAR STEERING NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO STAY IN ONE'S LANE; RED AND AMBER MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. IN PARTICULAR, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF REGULARLY EVEN WITHOUT THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ALSO OFTEN FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME AS THE JERKING STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SUCH AS AROUND 50 MPH. RED DISPLAY OF BRAKE LIGHT WARNING AND AMBER DISPLAY OF BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING OFTEN OCCUR, SOMETIMES PAIRED WITH THE JERKING STEERING WHEEL. THE JERKING OCCURS TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS SUCH AS 50 OR 55 MILES PER HOUR. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11253141
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
HAVE A 2017 HONDA PILOT TOURING WITH 39K MILES. USUALLY THE CAR GOES INTO 'ACCESSORY' MODE WHEN THE AUTO IDLE STOP KICKS IN BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO SOMETHING NEW STARTED- I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES SINCE. THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, BUT IT DID NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH PROBLEMS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND FRANTICALLY TRIED TO RESTART IT AS I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, I DISABLED AUTO IDLE STOP AND I'VE BEEN DISABLING IT EVER SINCE. HOWEVER, THIS IS A MANUAL FIX AND IS NOT ALWAYS SOMETHING ONE REMEMBERS TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAVE A NEW 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER ENTERING THE FRAY IN OUR HOME SOON. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS EXTENSIVELY ONLINE, THERE APPEARS TO BE A KNEE-JERK REACTION FROM HONDA TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT IT IS NOT STOPPING THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. THE NHTSA HAS MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS AND IT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL IS YET IN PLACE. CALLED HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 9:30 AM TODAY AND VERIFIED THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NECESSARY PARTS/LABOR RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
HAVE A 2017 HONDA PILOT TOURING WITH 39K MILES. USUALLY THE CAR GOES INTO 'ACCESSORY' MODE WHEN THE AUTO IDLE STOP KICKS IN BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO SOMETHING NEW STARTED- I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES SINCE. THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, BUT IT DID NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH PROBLEMS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND FRANTICALLY TRIED TO RESTART IT AS I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, I DISABLED AUTO IDLE STOP AND I'VE BEEN DISABLING IT EVER SINCE. HOWEVER, THIS IS A MANUAL FIX AND IS NOT ALWAYS SOMETHING ONE REMEMBERS TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAVE A NEW 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER ENTERING THE FRAY IN OUR HOME SOON. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS EXTENSIVELY ONLINE, THERE APPEARS TO BE A KNEE-JERK REACTION FROM HONDA TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT IT IS NOT STOPPING THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. THE NHTSA HAS MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS AND IT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL IS YET IN PLACE. CALLED HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 9:30 AM TODAY AND VERIFIED THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NECESSARY PARTS/LABOR RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
HAVE A 2017 HONDA PILOT TOURING WITH 39K MILES. USUALLY THE CAR GOES INTO 'ACCESSORY' MODE WHEN THE AUTO IDLE STOP KICKS IN BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO SOMETHING NEW STARTED- I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES SINCE. THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, BUT IT DID NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH PROBLEMS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND FRANTICALLY TRIED TO RESTART IT AS I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, I DISABLED AUTO IDLE STOP AND I'VE BEEN DISABLING IT EVER SINCE. HOWEVER, THIS IS A MANUAL FIX AND IS NOT ALWAYS SOMETHING ONE REMEMBERS TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAVE A NEW 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER ENTERING THE FRAY IN OUR HOME SOON. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS EXTENSIVELY ONLINE, THERE APPEARS TO BE A KNEE-JERK REACTION FROM HONDA TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT IT IS NOT STOPPING THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. THE NHTSA HAS MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS AND IT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL IS YET IN PLACE. CALLED HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 9:30 AM TODAY AND VERIFIED THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NECESSARY PARTS/LABOR RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11246340
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
HAVE A 2017 HONDA PILOT TOURING WITH 39K MILES. USUALLY THE CAR GOES INTO 'ACCESSORY' MODE WHEN THE AUTO IDLE STOP KICKS IN BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO SOMETHING NEW STARTED- I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES SINCE. THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, BUT IT DID NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH PROBLEMS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND FRANTICALLY TRIED TO RESTART IT AS I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, I DISABLED AUTO IDLE STOP AND I'VE BEEN DISABLING IT EVER SINCE. HOWEVER, THIS IS A MANUAL FIX AND IS NOT ALWAYS SOMETHING ONE REMEMBERS TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAVE A NEW 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER ENTERING THE FRAY IN OUR HOME SOON. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS EXTENSIVELY ONLINE, THERE APPEARS TO BE A KNEE-JERK REACTION FROM HONDA TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT IT IS NOT STOPPING THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. THE NHTSA HAS MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS AND IT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL IS YET IN PLACE. CALLED HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 9:30 AM TODAY AND VERIFIED THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NECESSARY PARTS/LABOR RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
HAVE A 2017 HONDA PILOT TOURING WITH 39K MILES. USUALLY THE CAR GOES INTO 'ACCESSORY' MODE WHEN THE AUTO IDLE STOP KICKS IN BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO SOMETHING NEW STARTED- I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES SINCE. THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, BUT IT DID NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH PROBLEMS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND FRANTICALLY TRIED TO RESTART IT AS I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, I DISABLED AUTO IDLE STOP AND I'VE BEEN DISABLING IT EVER SINCE. HOWEVER, THIS IS A MANUAL FIX AND IS NOT ALWAYS SOMETHING ONE REMEMBERS TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAVE A NEW 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER ENTERING THE FRAY IN OUR HOME SOON. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS EXTENSIVELY ONLINE, THERE APPEARS TO BE A KNEE-JERK REACTION FROM HONDA TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT IT IS NOT STOPPING THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. THE NHTSA HAS MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS AND IT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL IS YET IN PLACE. CALLED HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 9:30 AM TODAY AND VERIFIED THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NECESSARY PARTS/LABOR RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
HAVE A 2017 HONDA PILOT TOURING WITH 39K MILES. USUALLY THE CAR GOES INTO 'ACCESSORY' MODE WHEN THE AUTO IDLE STOP KICKS IN BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO SOMETHING NEW STARTED- I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND IT HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES SINCE. THE CAR TURNED COMPLETELY OFF, BUT IT DID NOT RESTART AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD WAS LIT UP WITH PROBLEMS. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND FRANTICALLY TRIED TO RESTART IT AS I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, I DISABLED AUTO IDLE STOP AND I'VE BEEN DISABLING IT EVER SINCE. HOWEVER, THIS IS A MANUAL FIX AND IS NOT ALWAYS SOMETHING ONE REMEMBERS TO DO, ESPECIALLY SINCE WE HAVE A NEW 16-YEAR-OLD DRIVER ENTERING THE FRAY IN OUR HOME SOON. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS EXTENSIVELY ONLINE, THERE APPEARS TO BE A KNEE-JERK REACTION FROM HONDA TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN THESE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT IT IS NOT STOPPING THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS. THE NHTSA HAS MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THIS AND IT IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT NO RECALL IS YET IN PLACE. CALLED HONDA USA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 9:30 AM TODAY AND VERIFIED THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR NECESSARY PARTS/LABOR RELATED TO THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11246340
Recall Date: Aug 26, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE COLLISION AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO RYAN HONDA OF MINOT (3701 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, 701-852-1111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON HER VEHICLE SPORADICALLY FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE COLLISION AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO RYAN HONDA OF MINOT (3701 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, 701-852-1111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON HER VEHICLE SPORADICALLY FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE COLLISION AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO RYAN HONDA OF MINOT (3701 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, 701-852-1111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON HER VEHICLE SPORADICALLY FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11245308
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE COLLISION AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO RYAN HONDA OF MINOT (3701 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, 701-852-1111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON HER VEHICLE SPORADICALLY FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE COLLISION AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO RYAN HONDA OF MINOT (3701 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, 701-852-1111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON HER VEHICLE SPORADICALLY FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INCLINE. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE COLLISION AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO RYAN HONDA OF MINOT (3701 S BROADWAY, MINOT, ND 58701, 701-852-1111) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL FEATURES ON HER VEHICLE SPORADICALLY FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11245308
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AUTO IDLE ENGAGED AND AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE ENGINE START BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AND A BATTERY CHECK, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AUTO IDLE ENGAGED AND AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE ENGINE START BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AND A BATTERY CHECK, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AUTO IDLE ENGAGED AND AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE ENGINE START BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AND A BATTERY CHECK, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11243935
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AUTO IDLE ENGAGED AND AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE ENGINE START BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AND A BATTERY CHECK, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AUTO IDLE ENGAGED AND AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE ENGINE START BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AND A BATTERY CHECK, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE AUTO IDLE ENGAGED AND AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE ENGINE START BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF COVINGTON (100 HOLIDAY SQUARE BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433, (985) 892-0001), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,500. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS INSTALLED AND A BATTERY CHECK, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11243935
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I JUST PURCHASED MY HONDA CERTIFIED '17 PILOT ELITE ONE MONTH AGO. I WOULD NOTICE THAT THE CAR WOULD LAG WHEN USING THE AUTO IDLE STOP FUNCTION, IT WOULD SPUTTER, AND EVENTUALLY AND NOW MULTIPLE TIMES, IT WOULD STALL OUT AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WHEN I WAS IN AUTO IDLE-STOP AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE TO GO. MY HONDA PILOT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, WAITING TO TURN LEFT, OF A BUSY MAIN HIGHWAY, WITH MY HUSBAND AND YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE. WHEN IT WAS SAFE TO TURN, TOOK FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STALLED. IT TOOK MANY FRANTIC ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO TURN BACK ON TO BE ABLE TO MOVE SAFELY OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. THIS CAR HAS PLACED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY IN DANGER NOW ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORM THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING, AND THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR SAME ISSUE NOW, IN ONE MONTH.
Corrective Action:
I JUST PURCHASED MY HONDA CERTIFIED '17 PILOT ELITE ONE MONTH AGO. I WOULD NOTICE THAT THE CAR WOULD LAG WHEN USING THE AUTO IDLE STOP FUNCTION, IT WOULD SPUTTER, AND EVENTUALLY AND NOW MULTIPLE TIMES, IT WOULD STALL OUT AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WHEN I WAS IN AUTO IDLE-STOP AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE TO GO. MY HONDA PILOT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, WAITING TO TURN LEFT, OF A BUSY MAIN HIGHWAY, WITH MY HUSBAND AND YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE. WHEN IT WAS SAFE TO TURN, TOOK FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STALLED. IT TOOK MANY FRANTIC ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO TURN BACK ON TO BE ABLE TO MOVE SAFELY OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. THIS CAR HAS PLACED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY IN DANGER NOW ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORM THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING, AND THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR SAME ISSUE NOW, IN ONE MONTH.
Additional Notes:
I JUST PURCHASED MY HONDA CERTIFIED '17 PILOT ELITE ONE MONTH AGO. I WOULD NOTICE THAT THE CAR WOULD LAG WHEN USING THE AUTO IDLE STOP FUNCTION, IT WOULD SPUTTER, AND EVENTUALLY AND NOW MULTIPLE TIMES, IT WOULD STALL OUT AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WHEN I WAS IN AUTO IDLE-STOP AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE TO GO. MY HONDA PILOT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, WAITING TO TURN LEFT, OF A BUSY MAIN HIGHWAY, WITH MY HUSBAND AND YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE. WHEN IT WAS SAFE TO TURN, TOOK FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STALLED. IT TOOK MANY FRANTIC ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO TURN BACK ON TO BE ABLE TO MOVE SAFELY OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. THIS CAR HAS PLACED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY IN DANGER NOW ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORM THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING, AND THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR SAME ISSUE NOW, IN ONE MONTH.
Mfg Campaign: 11243735
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (406-255-2350, LOCATED AT 3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106) WHERE THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,476.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (406-255-2350, LOCATED AT 3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106) WHERE THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,476.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA PILOT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (406-255-2350, LOCATED AT 3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106) WHERE THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,476.
Mfg Campaign: 11243742
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
PLS. DO INVESTIGATE HONDA PILOT 2017 AND SOME 2016 SYSTEM EMISSIONS FAILURE AT 50K MILES. IT APPEARS THEY HAVE FUEL INJECTORS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
PLS. DO INVESTIGATE HONDA PILOT 2017 AND SOME 2016 SYSTEM EMISSIONS FAILURE AT 50K MILES. IT APPEARS THEY HAVE FUEL INJECTORS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
PLS. DO INVESTIGATE HONDA PILOT 2017 AND SOME 2016 SYSTEM EMISSIONS FAILURE AT 50K MILES. IT APPEARS THEY HAVE FUEL INJECTORS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11240198
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
ON TWO OCCASIONS I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 30-45 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AUTO BRAKING SYSTEM SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES NEARLY CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND ME TO HIT ME. THE SECOND TIME THE ROAD WAS SLICK AND I NEARLY LOST CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
ON TWO OCCASIONS I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 30-45 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AUTO BRAKING SYSTEM SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES NEARLY CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND ME TO HIT ME. THE SECOND TIME THE ROAD WAS SLICK AND I NEARLY LOST CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
ON TWO OCCASIONS I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 30-45 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AUTO BRAKING SYSTEM SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES NEARLY CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND ME TO HIT ME. THE SECOND TIME THE ROAD WAS SLICK AND I NEARLY LOST CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11234305
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2019
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