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:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIVING HIM THE SAME PROBLEM? IT CAN'T BE NORMAL BECAUSE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 2017, AND UP UNTIL MID OCT. 2017, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FINE. THEN AFTER THAT, IT ONLY HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THEN NOW IT'S HAPPENING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, IT GETS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BTRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH PUSH BUTTON STARTS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE PAST, AND I'VE NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE LIKE THIS. COULD THIS BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LOOSING VACUUM SUPPLY WHERE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO BOTHER TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY IF IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY? I'VE CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER, BUT DEALERS ARE NOT HELPING OR EVEN EXPLAIN WHY IS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOING THAT OTHER THAN SAY IT'S NORMAL. AS SOON AS I START THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS FINE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Corrective Action:
THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIVING HIM THE SAME PROBLEM? IT CAN'T BE NORMAL BECAUSE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 2017, AND UP UNTIL MID OCT. 2017, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FINE. THEN AFTER THAT, IT ONLY HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THEN NOW IT'S HAPPENING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, IT GETS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BTRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH PUSH BUTTON STARTS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE PAST, AND I'VE NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE LIKE THIS. COULD THIS BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LOOSING VACUUM SUPPLY WHERE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO BOTHER TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY IF IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY? I'VE CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER, BUT DEALERS ARE NOT HELPING OR EVEN EXPLAIN WHY IS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOING THAT OTHER THAN SAY IT'S NORMAL. AS SOON AS I START THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS FINE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Additional Notes:
THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIVING HIM THE SAME PROBLEM? IT CAN'T BE NORMAL BECAUSE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 2017, AND UP UNTIL MID OCT. 2017, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FINE. THEN AFTER THAT, IT ONLY HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THEN NOW IT'S HAPPENING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, IT GETS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BTRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH PUSH BUTTON STARTS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE PAST, AND I'VE NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE LIKE THIS. COULD THIS BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LOOSING VACUUM SUPPLY WHERE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO BOTHER TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY IF IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY? I'VE CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER, BUT DEALERS ARE NOT HELPING OR EVEN EXPLAIN WHY IS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOING THAT OTHER THAN SAY IT'S NORMAL. AS SOON AS I START THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS FINE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Mfg Campaign: 11062719
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIVING HIM THE SAME PROBLEM? IT CAN'T BE NORMAL BECAUSE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 2017, AND UP UNTIL MID OCT. 2017, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FINE. THEN AFTER THAT, IT ONLY HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THEN NOW IT'S HAPPENING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, IT GETS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BTRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH PUSH BUTTON STARTS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE PAST, AND I'VE NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE LIKE THIS. COULD THIS BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LOOSING VACUUM SUPPLY WHERE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO BOTHER TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY IF IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY? I'VE CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER, BUT DEALERS ARE NOT HELPING OR EVEN EXPLAIN WHY IS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOING THAT OTHER THAN SAY IT'S NORMAL. AS SOON AS I START THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS FINE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Corrective Action:
THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIVING HIM THE SAME PROBLEM? IT CAN'T BE NORMAL BECAUSE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 2017, AND UP UNTIL MID OCT. 2017, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FINE. THEN AFTER THAT, IT ONLY HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THEN NOW IT'S HAPPENING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, IT GETS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BTRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH PUSH BUTTON STARTS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE PAST, AND I'VE NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE LIKE THIS. COULD THIS BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LOOSING VACUUM SUPPLY WHERE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO BOTHER TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY IF IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY? I'VE CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER, BUT DEALERS ARE NOT HELPING OR EVEN EXPLAIN WHY IS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOING THAT OTHER THAN SAY IT'S NORMAL. AS SOON AS I START THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS FINE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Additional Notes:
THIS MIGHT BE AN UNKNOWN ISSUE, BUT UPON STARTUP, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY STIFF AND HARD. FEW TIMES, I COULDN'T START THE CAR BECAUSE THE BRAKE WAS SO STIFF, I COULDN'T PRESS ON IT WITH MY FOOT, AND IT WENT INTO ACCESSORY MODE. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT IT'S NORMAL. ADVANTAGE HONDA TRIED REPLACING THE BATTERY, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. ALL THEY COULD DO IS A MULTIPOINT DIAGNOSTIC ON IT, WHERE THE COMPUTER WON'T SHOW ANYTHING. DEALERS ARE TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL, BUT WHY IS MY NEIGHBOR'S 2017 HONDA PILOT NOT GIVING HIM THE SAME PROBLEM? IT CAN'T BE NORMAL BECAUSE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUG. 2017, AND UP UNTIL MID OCT. 2017, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FINE. THEN AFTER THAT, IT ONLY HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, THEN NOW IT'S HAPPENING EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, IT GETS VERY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BTRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO START THE CAR. I'VE DRIVEN OTHER VEHICLES WITH PUSH BUTTON STARTS FOR MANY YEARS IN THE PAST, AND I'VE NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE LIKE THIS. COULD THIS BE AN ISSUE WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM LOOSING VACUUM SUPPLY WHERE DEALERS DON'T WANT TO BOTHER TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY IF IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY? I'VE CALLED HONDA OF AMERICA, THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER, BUT DEALERS ARE NOT HELPING OR EVEN EXPLAIN WHY IS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOING THAT OTHER THAN SAY IT'S NORMAL. AS SOON AS I START THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS FINE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Mfg Campaign: 11062719
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Corrective Action:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Additional Notes:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11057756
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Corrective Action:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Additional Notes:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11057756
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Corrective Action:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Additional Notes:
TWO TIMES MY 2017 HONDA PILOT WITH ONLY 2600 MILES ON IT HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AT SPEEDS OF 45 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT FLASHES ALONG WITH ALL OTHER SYSTEM WARNINGS INCLUDING EMISSION WARNINGS, VEHICLE STABILITY WARNINGS, AND ENGINE POWER FAILURE WARNINGS. I HAVE READ AT LEAST 30 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER AND TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND YOU LIKE HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS FIVE MILES FROM A SAFE EXIT ON AN UPHILL INCLINE. THIS IS A VERY BAD ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING OFTEN LEADING UP TO THESE EVENTS OVER THREE DAYS. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER A SECOND TIME, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT I WILL BE TOLD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS FEBRUARY 2016 AND IS STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11057756
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
FRONT SUNROOF SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS 50 DEGREES.
Corrective Action:
FRONT SUNROOF SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS 50 DEGREES.
Additional Notes:
FRONT SUNROOF SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS 50 DEGREES.
Mfg Campaign: 11056680
Recall Date: Dec 26, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
SECOND ROW, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR PASSENGER TO REMOVE THE BELT AND EXIT THE CAR. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE MANUALLY CUT WITH SCISSORS SO THAT PASSENGER COULD REMOVE THE BELT AND EXIT CAR.
Corrective Action:
SECOND ROW, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR PASSENGER TO REMOVE THE BELT AND EXIT THE CAR. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE MANUALLY CUT WITH SCISSORS SO THAT PASSENGER COULD REMOVE THE BELT AND EXIT CAR.
Additional Notes:
SECOND ROW, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR PASSENGER TO REMOVE THE BELT AND EXIT THE CAR. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE MANUALLY CUT WITH SCISSORS SO THAT PASSENGER COULD REMOVE THE BELT AND EXIT CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11056682
Recall Date: Dec 26, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
SINCE PURCHASING MY 2017 HONDA PILOT IN SEPTEMBER 2017, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO WINDSHIELDS DUE TO ROCKS KICKED UP BY OTHER VEHICLES. ON A THIRD OCCASION, ANOTHER ROCK CREATED A MINOR CRACK AND CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE FIRST INCIDENT THAT REQUIRED REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON U.S. 75 IN RICHARDSON, TX, NEAR THE GEORGE BUSH FREEWAY. THE SECOND INCIDENT REQUIRING WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2017, WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON U.S. HIGHWAY 297 NEAR VERNON, TX. THE LATEST INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN MINOR DAMAGE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 22, 2017, WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON U.S. HIGHWAY 75 IN RICHARDSON, TX, NEAR GALATYN PARKWAY. THIS 2017 HONDA PILOT IS THE SECOND HONDA PILOT I HAVE OWNED/LEASED, AND THE PRIOR VEHICLE INCURRED NO GLASS DAMAGE DRIVING THE SAME ROUTE OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD. THE OTHER HONDA VEHICLES, ACCORDS, WERE DRIVEN ON THE SAME GENERAL ROUTE SINCE 2008, WITH NO WINDSHIELD DAMAGE. I AM CONCERNED THAT HONDA MAY HAVE REDUCED THE THICKNESS OR QUALITY OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS OR OTHER MATERIALS USED IN THE WINDSHIELD, OR MADE A DESIGN CHANGE AFFECTING THE WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD DAMAGE CAN BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD REDUCING VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
SINCE PURCHASING MY 2017 HONDA PILOT IN SEPTEMBER 2017, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO WINDSHIELDS DUE TO ROCKS KICKED UP BY OTHER VEHICLES. ON A THIRD OCCASION, ANOTHER ROCK CREATED A MINOR CRACK AND CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE FIRST INCIDENT THAT REQUIRED REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON U.S. 75 IN RICHARDSON, TX, NEAR THE GEORGE BUSH FREEWAY. THE SECOND INCIDENT REQUIRING WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2017, WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON U.S. HIGHWAY 297 NEAR VERNON, TX. THE LATEST INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN MINOR DAMAGE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 22, 2017, WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON U.S. HIGHWAY 75 IN RICHARDSON, TX, NEAR GALATYN PARKWAY. THIS 2017 HONDA PILOT IS THE SECOND HONDA PILOT I HAVE OWNED/LEASED, AND THE PRIOR VEHICLE INCURRED NO GLASS DAMAGE DRIVING THE SAME ROUTE OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD. THE OTHER HONDA VEHICLES, ACCORDS, WERE DRIVEN ON THE SAME GENERAL ROUTE SINCE 2008, WITH NO WINDSHIELD DAMAGE. I AM CONCERNED THAT HONDA MAY HAVE REDUCED THE THICKNESS OR QUALITY OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS OR OTHER MATERIALS USED IN THE WINDSHIELD, OR MADE A DESIGN CHANGE AFFECTING THE WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD DAMAGE CAN BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD REDUCING VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
SINCE PURCHASING MY 2017 HONDA PILOT IN SEPTEMBER 2017, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO WINDSHIELDS DUE TO ROCKS KICKED UP BY OTHER VEHICLES. ON A THIRD OCCASION, ANOTHER ROCK CREATED A MINOR CRACK AND CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE FIRST INCIDENT THAT REQUIRED REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON U.S. 75 IN RICHARDSON, TX, NEAR THE GEORGE BUSH FREEWAY. THE SECOND INCIDENT REQUIRING WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2017, WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON U.S. HIGHWAY 297 NEAR VERNON, TX. THE LATEST INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN MINOR DAMAGE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 22, 2017, WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON U.S. HIGHWAY 75 IN RICHARDSON, TX, NEAR GALATYN PARKWAY. THIS 2017 HONDA PILOT IS THE SECOND HONDA PILOT I HAVE OWNED/LEASED, AND THE PRIOR VEHICLE INCURRED NO GLASS DAMAGE DRIVING THE SAME ROUTE OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD. THE OTHER HONDA VEHICLES, ACCORDS, WERE DRIVEN ON THE SAME GENERAL ROUTE SINCE 2008, WITH NO WINDSHIELD DAMAGE. I AM CONCERNED THAT HONDA MAY HAVE REDUCED THE THICKNESS OR QUALITY OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS OR OTHER MATERIALS USED IN THE WINDSHIELD, OR MADE A DESIGN CHANGE AFFECTING THE WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD DAMAGE CAN BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD REDUCING VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11056084
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & A TRUCK OR LARGE VEHICLE PASSES ME IN THE ONCOMING LANE, MY HOOD VIBRATES & LIFTS AS IF IT IS BEING BLOWN OPEN. IT'S NERVE RACKING & DISTRACTING SINCE THE CAR IS OTHERWISE QUIET & TIGHT. I'M AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE TIMES THE HOOD WILL ACTUALLY FLY OPEN. WHEN PARKED, THE HOOD SEEMS TO BE TIGHTLY CLOSED WITH LITTLE OR NO PLAY. IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN AN ON COMING VEHICLE LIKE A SEMI OR BUS PASSES ME FROM FRONT TO BACK. THE NEAREST HONDA DEALER TO OUR CURRENT HOME IS MORE THAN 50 MILES AWAY. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER HONDA'S BUT THIS 2017 PILOT IS A NEW BODY DESIGN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS OR A FAST MOVING LARGE VEHICLE GOES BY. IT HAS DONE IT SINCE WE TOOK DELIVERY OF IT BRAND NEW.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & A TRUCK OR LARGE VEHICLE PASSES ME IN THE ONCOMING LANE, MY HOOD VIBRATES & LIFTS AS IF IT IS BEING BLOWN OPEN. IT'S NERVE RACKING & DISTRACTING SINCE THE CAR IS OTHERWISE QUIET & TIGHT. I'M AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE TIMES THE HOOD WILL ACTUALLY FLY OPEN. WHEN PARKED, THE HOOD SEEMS TO BE TIGHTLY CLOSED WITH LITTLE OR NO PLAY. IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN AN ON COMING VEHICLE LIKE A SEMI OR BUS PASSES ME FROM FRONT TO BACK. THE NEAREST HONDA DEALER TO OUR CURRENT HOME IS MORE THAN 50 MILES AWAY. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER HONDA'S BUT THIS 2017 PILOT IS A NEW BODY DESIGN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS OR A FAST MOVING LARGE VEHICLE GOES BY. IT HAS DONE IT SINCE WE TOOK DELIVERY OF IT BRAND NEW.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & A TRUCK OR LARGE VEHICLE PASSES ME IN THE ONCOMING LANE, MY HOOD VIBRATES & LIFTS AS IF IT IS BEING BLOWN OPEN. IT'S NERVE RACKING & DISTRACTING SINCE THE CAR IS OTHERWISE QUIET & TIGHT. I'M AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE TIMES THE HOOD WILL ACTUALLY FLY OPEN. WHEN PARKED, THE HOOD SEEMS TO BE TIGHTLY CLOSED WITH LITTLE OR NO PLAY. IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN AN ON COMING VEHICLE LIKE A SEMI OR BUS PASSES ME FROM FRONT TO BACK. THE NEAREST HONDA DEALER TO OUR CURRENT HOME IS MORE THAN 50 MILES AWAY. I HAVE OWNED MANY OTHER HONDA'S BUT THIS 2017 PILOT IS A NEW BODY DESIGN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME WE DRIVE ON HIGHWAYS OR A FAST MOVING LARGE VEHICLE GOES BY. IT HAS DONE IT SINCE WE TOOK DELIVERY OF IT BRAND NEW.
Mfg Campaign: 11056013
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
KNOWN ISSUE- DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TOO SHORT TO ALLOW ADEQUATE VISION WHEN MERGING, ETC. MANY CONSUMERS RESORTING TO SEAT BELT EXTENSIONS ONLINE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE- DRIVER BELT EASILY 10 INCHES SMALLER THAN PASSENGER BELT.
Corrective Action:
KNOWN ISSUE- DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TOO SHORT TO ALLOW ADEQUATE VISION WHEN MERGING, ETC. MANY CONSUMERS RESORTING TO SEAT BELT EXTENSIONS ONLINE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE- DRIVER BELT EASILY 10 INCHES SMALLER THAN PASSENGER BELT.
Additional Notes:
KNOWN ISSUE- DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TOO SHORT TO ALLOW ADEQUATE VISION WHEN MERGING, ETC. MANY CONSUMERS RESORTING TO SEAT BELT EXTENSIONS ONLINE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE- DRIVER BELT EASILY 10 INCHES SMALLER THAN PASSENGER BELT.
Mfg Campaign: 11051396
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW PILOT AFTER OWING A 2011 FOR 6 YEARS. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH MY 2011 PILOT SEAT BELTS. ON THE 2017 PILOT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL INCHES SHORTER THAN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE SEAT TO AN OPTIMAL POSITION BECAUSE IT TRAPS ME IN TOO TIGHTLY IF I MOVE THE SEAT FORWARD OR RAISE IT HIGHER. I AM A SHORTER PERSON AND I'M NOT ABLE TO POSITION MYSELF COMFORTABLY DUE TO THE SHORTER SEAT BELT. INSTEAD I AM FORCED TO SIT LOWER AND ALL THE WAY BACK. HOW IS THIS SAFE?I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR, WHERE THE PASSENGER'S IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, WHICH MAKES THAT SEAT BELT HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA ROOM. THE DEALER SAID I NEED TO PURCHASE AN EXTENDER SINCE THERE IS NO FIX TO THIS PROBLEM, AS "IT IS A DESIGN FLAW". I DON'T FEEL THIS IS A SAFE OPTION. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT WITHOUT NEEDING AN EXTENDER. THE SAFETY RATING OF THE CAR IS BASED ON USING THE STANDARD SEAT BELT, NOT AN EXTENDER. PLEASE HAVE THIS ISSUE RECALLED SO THEY CAN EITHER INSTALL A LONGER SEAT BELT OR THEY NEED TO MOVE THE SEAT BELT MOUNTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. (A LONGER SEAT BELT WOULD BE AN EASIER AND LESS COSTLY OPTION, IN MY OPINION.) THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW PILOT AFTER OWING A 2011 FOR 6 YEARS. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH MY 2011 PILOT SEAT BELTS. ON THE 2017 PILOT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL INCHES SHORTER THAN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE SEAT TO AN OPTIMAL POSITION BECAUSE IT TRAPS ME IN TOO TIGHTLY IF I MOVE THE SEAT FORWARD OR RAISE IT HIGHER. I AM A SHORTER PERSON AND I'M NOT ABLE TO POSITION MYSELF COMFORTABLY DUE TO THE SHORTER SEAT BELT. INSTEAD I AM FORCED TO SIT LOWER AND ALL THE WAY BACK. HOW IS THIS SAFE?I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR, WHERE THE PASSENGER'S IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, WHICH MAKES THAT SEAT BELT HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA ROOM. THE DEALER SAID I NEED TO PURCHASE AN EXTENDER SINCE THERE IS NO FIX TO THIS PROBLEM, AS "IT IS A DESIGN FLAW". I DON'T FEEL THIS IS A SAFE OPTION. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT WITHOUT NEEDING AN EXTENDER. THE SAFETY RATING OF THE CAR IS BASED ON USING THE STANDARD SEAT BELT, NOT AN EXTENDER. PLEASE HAVE THIS ISSUE RECALLED SO THEY CAN EITHER INSTALL A LONGER SEAT BELT OR THEY NEED TO MOVE THE SEAT BELT MOUNTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. (A LONGER SEAT BELT WOULD BE AN EASIER AND LESS COSTLY OPTION, IN MY OPINION.) THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW PILOT AFTER OWING A 2011 FOR 6 YEARS. I NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH MY 2011 PILOT SEAT BELTS. ON THE 2017 PILOT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT APPEARS TO BE SEVERAL INCHES SHORTER THAN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE SEAT TO AN OPTIMAL POSITION BECAUSE IT TRAPS ME IN TOO TIGHTLY IF I MOVE THE SEAT FORWARD OR RAISE IT HIGHER. I AM A SHORTER PERSON AND I'M NOT ABLE TO POSITION MYSELF COMFORTABLY DUE TO THE SHORTER SEAT BELT. INSTEAD I AM FORCED TO SIT LOWER AND ALL THE WAY BACK. HOW IS THIS SAFE?I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR, WHERE THE PASSENGER'S IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT, WHICH MAKES THAT SEAT BELT HAVE LOTS OF EXTRA ROOM. THE DEALER SAID I NEED TO PURCHASE AN EXTENDER SINCE THERE IS NO FIX TO THIS PROBLEM, AS "IT IS A DESIGN FLAW". I DON'T FEEL THIS IS A SAFE OPTION. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT WITHOUT NEEDING AN EXTENDER. THE SAFETY RATING OF THE CAR IS BASED ON USING THE STANDARD SEAT BELT, NOT AN EXTENDER. PLEASE HAVE THIS ISSUE RECALLED SO THEY CAN EITHER INSTALL A LONGER SEAT BELT OR THEY NEED TO MOVE THE SEAT BELT MOUNTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. (A LONGER SEAT BELT WOULD BE AN EASIER AND LESS COSTLY OPTION, IN MY OPINION.) THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 11051294
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT IS MARKEDLY SHORTER THAN PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AS OTHER CURRENT YEAR HONDA MODELS. MY WIFE IS SHORTER THAN I AND WHEN SHE POSITIONS THE SEAT, SHE HAS BARELY ANY TRAVEL IN THE BELT. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND APPARENTLY HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AND IS DOCUMENTED IN VARIOUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET.
Corrective Action:
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT IS MARKEDLY SHORTER THAN PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AS OTHER CURRENT YEAR HONDA MODELS. MY WIFE IS SHORTER THAN I AND WHEN SHE POSITIONS THE SEAT, SHE HAS BARELY ANY TRAVEL IN THE BELT. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND APPARENTLY HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AND IS DOCUMENTED IN VARIOUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET.
Additional Notes:
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT IS MARKEDLY SHORTER THAN PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AS OTHER CURRENT YEAR HONDA MODELS. MY WIFE IS SHORTER THAN I AND WHEN SHE POSITIONS THE SEAT, SHE HAS BARELY ANY TRAVEL IN THE BELT. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND APPARENTLY HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AND IS DOCUMENTED IN VARIOUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET.
Mfg Campaign: 11051093
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL
Mfg Campaign: 11045562
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED MY 2017 HONDA PILOT BRAND NEW EARLIER THIS SPRING. NEVER HAD TO USE THE HEAT UNTIL FALL CAME AROUND AND I NOTICED THE FRONT DASH HEATS DO NOT WORK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN IDLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM AMERICAN HONDA. I'VE BEEN PLAYING PHONE TAG WITH HONDA SINCE AND FINALLY GOT TO SPEAK WITH JAMES (1-800-999-1009 EXT 117753), TODAY FROM AMERICAN HONDA. HE DID NOT ASSURE ME THAT THE ISSUE WAS BEING LOOKED INTO OR THAT THEY WERE WORKING ON SOMETHING TO CORRECT IT. INSTEAD, TOLD ME REPEATEDLY THAT THERE ARE NO ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. HE STATES HE'S SPOKEN WITH MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT MY HEATERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, BUT AGAIN CONTINUED TO TELL ME THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH MY CAR. OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS A FAULT IN THE DESIGN, AND HE REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT OR OFFER A ADEQUATE RESOLUTION. WHEN I ASKED TO BE ESCALATED HE OFFERED TO CONNECT ME WITH WITH ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE TO REVIEW MY CASE. I ASSURED HIM I DID NOT WISH TO SPEAK WITH ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE AND REQUESTED A MANGER AT WHICH POINT HE TOLD ME HE WAS A MANAGER. A MANGER OFFERING TO CONNECT ME TO A REPRESENTATIVE? WHERE'S THE LOGIC IN THAT OR ANY OF THIS? HONDA DOES NOT DESERVE ANYONE'S BUSINESS IF THEY AREN'T WILLING TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO FIND A RESOLUTION.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED MY 2017 HONDA PILOT BRAND NEW EARLIER THIS SPRING. NEVER HAD TO USE THE HEAT UNTIL FALL CAME AROUND AND I NOTICED THE FRONT DASH HEATS DO NOT WORK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN IDLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM AMERICAN HONDA. I'VE BEEN PLAYING PHONE TAG WITH HONDA SINCE AND FINALLY GOT TO SPEAK WITH JAMES (1-800-999-1009 EXT 117753), TODAY FROM AMERICAN HONDA. HE DID NOT ASSURE ME THAT THE ISSUE WAS BEING LOOKED INTO OR THAT THEY WERE WORKING ON SOMETHING TO CORRECT IT. INSTEAD, TOLD ME REPEATEDLY THAT THERE ARE NO ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. HE STATES HE'S SPOKEN WITH MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT MY HEATERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, BUT AGAIN CONTINUED TO TELL ME THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH MY CAR. OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS A FAULT IN THE DESIGN, AND HE REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT OR OFFER A ADEQUATE RESOLUTION. WHEN I ASKED TO BE ESCALATED HE OFFERED TO CONNECT ME WITH WITH ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE TO REVIEW MY CASE. I ASSURED HIM I DID NOT WISH TO SPEAK WITH ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE AND REQUESTED A MANGER AT WHICH POINT HE TOLD ME HE WAS A MANAGER. A MANGER OFFERING TO CONNECT ME TO A REPRESENTATIVE? WHERE'S THE LOGIC IN THAT OR ANY OF THIS? HONDA DOES NOT DESERVE ANYONE'S BUSINESS IF THEY AREN'T WILLING TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO FIND A RESOLUTION.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED MY 2017 HONDA PILOT BRAND NEW EARLIER THIS SPRING. NEVER HAD TO USE THE HEAT UNTIL FALL CAME AROUND AND I NOTICED THE FRONT DASH HEATS DO NOT WORK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN IDLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM AMERICAN HONDA. I'VE BEEN PLAYING PHONE TAG WITH HONDA SINCE AND FINALLY GOT TO SPEAK WITH JAMES (1-800-999-1009 EXT 117753), TODAY FROM AMERICAN HONDA. HE DID NOT ASSURE ME THAT THE ISSUE WAS BEING LOOKED INTO OR THAT THEY WERE WORKING ON SOMETHING TO CORRECT IT. INSTEAD, TOLD ME REPEATEDLY THAT THERE ARE NO ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. HE STATES HE'S SPOKEN WITH MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT MY HEATERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, BUT AGAIN CONTINUED TO TELL ME THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH MY CAR. OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS A FAULT IN THE DESIGN, AND HE REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT OR OFFER A ADEQUATE RESOLUTION. WHEN I ASKED TO BE ESCALATED HE OFFERED TO CONNECT ME WITH WITH ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE TO REVIEW MY CASE. I ASSURED HIM I DID NOT WISH TO SPEAK WITH ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE AND REQUESTED A MANGER AT WHICH POINT HE TOLD ME HE WAS A MANAGER. A MANGER OFFERING TO CONNECT ME TO A REPRESENTATIVE? WHERE'S THE LOGIC IN THAT OR ANY OF THIS? HONDA DOES NOT DESERVE ANYONE'S BUSINESS IF THEY AREN'T WILLING TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO FIND A RESOLUTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11045347
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
STARTED VEHICLE AND GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE AND SUDDENLY THESE SIX PROBLEM LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASHBOARD!
Corrective Action:
STARTED VEHICLE AND GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE AND SUDDENLY THESE SIX PROBLEM LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASHBOARD!
Additional Notes:
STARTED VEHICLE AND GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF GARAGE AND SUDDENLY THESE SIX PROBLEM LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASHBOARD!
Mfg Campaign: 11045362
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS THE 6TH PHOTO UPLOADED FROM THE PREVIOUS 5 THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SENT.
Corrective Action:
THIS IS THE 6TH PHOTO UPLOADED FROM THE PREVIOUS 5 THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SENT.
Additional Notes:
THIS IS THE 6TH PHOTO UPLOADED FROM THE PREVIOUS 5 THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11045363
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
REAR WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY IMPLODED UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR OF VEHICLE. STATIONARY. NO EXTREME TEMPERATURES (SANTA CRUZ CA) , NO EXTREME CONDITIONS. JUST IMPLODED. I READ COUNTLESS SIMILAR STORIES ONLINE. CHECK EDMUNDS.COM. HI
Corrective Action:
REAR WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY IMPLODED UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR OF VEHICLE. STATIONARY. NO EXTREME TEMPERATURES (SANTA CRUZ CA) , NO EXTREME CONDITIONS. JUST IMPLODED. I READ COUNTLESS SIMILAR STORIES ONLINE. CHECK EDMUNDS.COM. HI
Additional Notes:
REAR WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY IMPLODED UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR OF VEHICLE. STATIONARY. NO EXTREME TEMPERATURES (SANTA CRUZ CA) , NO EXTREME CONDITIONS. JUST IMPLODED. I READ COUNTLESS SIMILAR STORIES ONLINE. CHECK EDMUNDS.COM. HI
Mfg Campaign: 11045052
Recall Date: Nov 9, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
IF I SET CRUISE CONTROL AND GO DOWN A HILL OR INCLINE IT DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CONTINUOUSLY GAINS SPEED UP TO 10-15 MILES OVER WHAT IT IS SET AT. COULD GO HIGHER, BUT I NOTICE IT AND HIT THE BRAKE WHICH SHUTS IT OFF. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DISAGREE AND SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
IF I SET CRUISE CONTROL AND GO DOWN A HILL OR INCLINE IT DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CONTINUOUSLY GAINS SPEED UP TO 10-15 MILES OVER WHAT IT IS SET AT. COULD GO HIGHER, BUT I NOTICE IT AND HIT THE BRAKE WHICH SHUTS IT OFF. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DISAGREE AND SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
IF I SET CRUISE CONTROL AND GO DOWN A HILL OR INCLINE IT DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE CRUISE CONTROL AND CONTINUOUSLY GAINS SPEED UP TO 10-15 MILES OVER WHAT IT IS SET AT. COULD GO HIGHER, BUT I NOTICE IT AND HIT THE BRAKE WHICH SHUTS IT OFF. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DISAGREE AND SEE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11040755
Recall Date: Oct 28, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. SLAMS ON THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING VEHICLES INSIDE CONSIDERED SAFETY ZONES. SLOWS VEHICLE FROM 75-80MPH ON THE FREEWAY TO LESS THAN 60MPH. VEHICLES BEHIND FORCED TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESUME HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN A ACCEPTABLE MANNER POTENTIALLY CAUSING VEHICLES IN THAT LANE TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. IN TRAFFIC THE SYSTEM IS SO JERKY IT CAN'T BE USED. THE SYSTEM ALSO FAILS TO RECOGNIZE AN OPEN LANE AND RESUME SPEED. THE SYSTEM ALSO RESPONDS TO VEHICLES TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE LANE AND SLOWS DOWN AND WON'T RESUME SPEED. IN LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE SYSTEM REACTS TO VEHICLES ACROSS LANES AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE TO LESS THAN A SAFE OPERATING SPEED CAUSING A POTENTIAL DANGER TO NOT ONLY THE CAR WE ARE IN BUT TO CARS FOLLOWING BEHIND . THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ALSO MALFUNCTIONS BY THE "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT COMPING ON FOR SEEMINGLY NO REASON.
Corrective Action:
THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. SLAMS ON THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING VEHICLES INSIDE CONSIDERED SAFETY ZONES. SLOWS VEHICLE FROM 75-80MPH ON THE FREEWAY TO LESS THAN 60MPH. VEHICLES BEHIND FORCED TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESUME HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN A ACCEPTABLE MANNER POTENTIALLY CAUSING VEHICLES IN THAT LANE TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. IN TRAFFIC THE SYSTEM IS SO JERKY IT CAN'T BE USED. THE SYSTEM ALSO FAILS TO RECOGNIZE AN OPEN LANE AND RESUME SPEED. THE SYSTEM ALSO RESPONDS TO VEHICLES TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE LANE AND SLOWS DOWN AND WON'T RESUME SPEED. IN LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE SYSTEM REACTS TO VEHICLES ACROSS LANES AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE TO LESS THAN A SAFE OPERATING SPEED CAUSING A POTENTIAL DANGER TO NOT ONLY THE CAR WE ARE IN BUT TO CARS FOLLOWING BEHIND . THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ALSO MALFUNCTIONS BY THE "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT COMPING ON FOR SEEMINGLY NO REASON.
Additional Notes:
THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. SLAMS ON THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING VEHICLES INSIDE CONSIDERED SAFETY ZONES. SLOWS VEHICLE FROM 75-80MPH ON THE FREEWAY TO LESS THAN 60MPH. VEHICLES BEHIND FORCED TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESUME HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN A ACCEPTABLE MANNER POTENTIALLY CAUSING VEHICLES IN THAT LANE TO BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. IN TRAFFIC THE SYSTEM IS SO JERKY IT CAN'T BE USED. THE SYSTEM ALSO FAILS TO RECOGNIZE AN OPEN LANE AND RESUME SPEED. THE SYSTEM ALSO RESPONDS TO VEHICLES TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE LANE AND SLOWS DOWN AND WON'T RESUME SPEED. IN LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS ON THE FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEEDS THE SYSTEM REACTS TO VEHICLES ACROSS LANES AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE TO LESS THAN A SAFE OPERATING SPEED CAUSING A POTENTIAL DANGER TO NOT ONLY THE CAR WE ARE IN BUT TO CARS FOLLOWING BEHIND . THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ALSO MALFUNCTIONS BY THE "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT COMPING ON FOR SEEMINGLY NO REASON.
Mfg Campaign: 11024708
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2017
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS, I ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE ENGINE START BUTTON WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MOTION. ON ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS I WAS TRYING TO HIT MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS BUT INSTEAD, PUSHED THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON. IN DOING SO THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE I WAS IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC. IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, IT TOOK ME SEVERAL SECONDS TO GET THE CAR RESTARTED. THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY SCARY. ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH MY NEW PILOT IS THE ENGINE IDLE FEATURE. THIS IS THE FEATURE THAT WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKES, ALLOWS THE CAR TO TURN OFF/REMAIN IDLE TO SAVE GAS. MY INCIDENT WITH THIS FEATURE WAS WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN THE CORNER, THE IDLE ENGINE FEATURE KICKED IN(I GUESS BECAUSE I HAD SLOWED DOWN TOO MUCH), AND THE CAR WENT INTO THE ENGINE IDLE MODE. THIS AGAIN WAS SCARY AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A VERY BUSY, OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS, I ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE ENGINE START BUTTON WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MOTION. ON ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS I WAS TRYING TO HIT MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS BUT INSTEAD, PUSHED THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON. IN DOING SO THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE I WAS IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC. IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, IT TOOK ME SEVERAL SECONDS TO GET THE CAR RESTARTED. THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY SCARY. ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH MY NEW PILOT IS THE ENGINE IDLE FEATURE. THIS IS THE FEATURE THAT WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKES, ALLOWS THE CAR TO TURN OFF/REMAIN IDLE TO SAVE GAS. MY INCIDENT WITH THIS FEATURE WAS WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN THE CORNER, THE IDLE ENGINE FEATURE KICKED IN(I GUESS BECAUSE I HAD SLOWED DOWN TOO MUCH), AND THE CAR WENT INTO THE ENGINE IDLE MODE. THIS AGAIN WAS SCARY AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A VERY BUSY, OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS, I ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED THE ENGINE START BUTTON WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MOTION. ON ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS I WAS TRYING TO HIT MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS BUT INSTEAD, PUSHED THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON. IN DOING SO THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE I WAS IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC. IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, IT TOOK ME SEVERAL SECONDS TO GET THE CAR RESTARTED. THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY SCARY. ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH MY NEW PILOT IS THE ENGINE IDLE FEATURE. THIS IS THE FEATURE THAT WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKES, ALLOWS THE CAR TO TURN OFF/REMAIN IDLE TO SAVE GAS. MY INCIDENT WITH THIS FEATURE WAS WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN THE CORNER, THE IDLE ENGINE FEATURE KICKED IN(I GUESS BECAUSE I HAD SLOWED DOWN TOO MUCH), AND THE CAR WENT INTO THE ENGINE IDLE MODE. THIS AGAIN WAS SCARY AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A VERY BUSY, OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11020498
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2017
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