Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
82 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.
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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 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
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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: XG1, GG0
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wiring harness, causing the rearview camera to 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: 6RW
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2022
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
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Multiple Codes
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-2020 Ridgeline trucks. If the tonneau cover is not properly secured in the open or closed position, wind resistance may cause the cover to flip and buckle. If this occurs, the hinges between the center and rear panel may deform, possibly allowing the rear panel to separate from the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: F8M
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: L4M, Z4L
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the fuel pump feed port cracking.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Q3V
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pilot vehicles. The mounting holes for the clip that secures the right center pillar trim panel may be larger than intended. In the event of a crash necessitating right side curtain air bag deployment, the clip may not hold the center pillar trim panel in position and it may potentially interfere with the curtain air bag deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: D3D
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit may have a manufacturing error, possibly resulting in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: B2R, C2P, Z2Q
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2018
Consumer Complaints
257 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
NOT SURE THAT IT'S SO MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT IS A BLACK PAINT ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE EARLY PART OF MAY 2019. I WASHED IT A WEEK LATER AND NOTICED BLACK BUBBLES TOWARD THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW. WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUCK TO PASS EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I POINTED IT OUT TO THE SALESWOMAN. SHE DIDN'T SAY MUCH. SO TODAY I WASHED MY TRUCK AGAIN. NOTICED 2 CHIPS DOWN TO THE PRIMER ON THE HOOD. I TOOK PICS. I KNOW WE HAVE A 7 YEAR WARRANTEE ON THE PAINT AND INTERIOR. MY PROBLEM IS I'M AFRAID THE REPAINT WILL NOT BE NOR LAST AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL PAINT JOB. I PAID 53K FOR THE TRUCK WITH 6 MILES ON IT. NOW I'M THE ONE WITH THE BURDEN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPAINTED. I FEEL THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THEIR BLACK PAINT. MAKE SURE THAT THE PAINT IS RELIABLE. I TOOK PICS. THEY COULD BE BETTER. I CAN TAKE MORE. I'D ALSO BE WILLING TO TAKE THE TRUCK DOWN SO THEY CAN ANALYZE THE PAINT.
Corrective Action:
NOT SURE THAT IT'S SO MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT IS A BLACK PAINT ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE EARLY PART OF MAY 2019. I WASHED IT A WEEK LATER AND NOTICED BLACK BUBBLES TOWARD THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW. WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUCK TO PASS EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I POINTED IT OUT TO THE SALESWOMAN. SHE DIDN'T SAY MUCH. SO TODAY I WASHED MY TRUCK AGAIN. NOTICED 2 CHIPS DOWN TO THE PRIMER ON THE HOOD. I TOOK PICS. I KNOW WE HAVE A 7 YEAR WARRANTEE ON THE PAINT AND INTERIOR. MY PROBLEM IS I'M AFRAID THE REPAINT WILL NOT BE NOR LAST AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL PAINT JOB. I PAID 53K FOR THE TRUCK WITH 6 MILES ON IT. NOW I'M THE ONE WITH THE BURDEN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPAINTED. I FEEL THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THEIR BLACK PAINT. MAKE SURE THAT THE PAINT IS RELIABLE. I TOOK PICS. THEY COULD BE BETTER. I CAN TAKE MORE. I'D ALSO BE WILLING TO TAKE THE TRUCK DOWN SO THEY CAN ANALYZE THE PAINT.
Additional Notes:
NOT SURE THAT IT'S SO MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT IS A BLACK PAINT ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE EARLY PART OF MAY 2019. I WASHED IT A WEEK LATER AND NOTICED BLACK BUBBLES TOWARD THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW. WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUCK TO PASS EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I POINTED IT OUT TO THE SALESWOMAN. SHE DIDN'T SAY MUCH. SO TODAY I WASHED MY TRUCK AGAIN. NOTICED 2 CHIPS DOWN TO THE PRIMER ON THE HOOD. I TOOK PICS. I KNOW WE HAVE A 7 YEAR WARRANTEE ON THE PAINT AND INTERIOR. MY PROBLEM IS I'M AFRAID THE REPAINT WILL NOT BE NOR LAST AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL PAINT JOB. I PAID 53K FOR THE TRUCK WITH 6 MILES ON IT. NOW I'M THE ONE WITH THE BURDEN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPAINTED. I FEEL THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THEIR BLACK PAINT. MAKE SURE THAT THE PAINT IS RELIABLE. I TOOK PICS. THEY COULD BE BETTER. I CAN TAKE MORE. I'D ALSO BE WILLING TO TAKE THE TRUCK DOWN SO THEY CAN ANALYZE THE PAINT.
Mfg Campaign: 11233678
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
NOT SURE THAT IT'S SO MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT IS A BLACK PAINT ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE EARLY PART OF MAY 2019. I WASHED IT A WEEK LATER AND NOTICED BLACK BUBBLES TOWARD THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW. WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUCK TO PASS EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I POINTED IT OUT TO THE SALESWOMAN. SHE DIDN'T SAY MUCH. SO TODAY I WASHED MY TRUCK AGAIN. NOTICED 2 CHIPS DOWN TO THE PRIMER ON THE HOOD. I TOOK PICS. I KNOW WE HAVE A 7 YEAR WARRANTEE ON THE PAINT AND INTERIOR. MY PROBLEM IS I'M AFRAID THE REPAINT WILL NOT BE NOR LAST AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL PAINT JOB. I PAID 53K FOR THE TRUCK WITH 6 MILES ON IT. NOW I'M THE ONE WITH THE BURDEN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPAINTED. I FEEL THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THEIR BLACK PAINT. MAKE SURE THAT THE PAINT IS RELIABLE. I TOOK PICS. THEY COULD BE BETTER. I CAN TAKE MORE. I'D ALSO BE WILLING TO TAKE THE TRUCK DOWN SO THEY CAN ANALYZE THE PAINT.
Corrective Action:
NOT SURE THAT IT'S SO MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT IS A BLACK PAINT ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE EARLY PART OF MAY 2019. I WASHED IT A WEEK LATER AND NOTICED BLACK BUBBLES TOWARD THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW. WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUCK TO PASS EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I POINTED IT OUT TO THE SALESWOMAN. SHE DIDN'T SAY MUCH. SO TODAY I WASHED MY TRUCK AGAIN. NOTICED 2 CHIPS DOWN TO THE PRIMER ON THE HOOD. I TOOK PICS. I KNOW WE HAVE A 7 YEAR WARRANTEE ON THE PAINT AND INTERIOR. MY PROBLEM IS I'M AFRAID THE REPAINT WILL NOT BE NOR LAST AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL PAINT JOB. I PAID 53K FOR THE TRUCK WITH 6 MILES ON IT. NOW I'M THE ONE WITH THE BURDEN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPAINTED. I FEEL THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THEIR BLACK PAINT. MAKE SURE THAT THE PAINT IS RELIABLE. I TOOK PICS. THEY COULD BE BETTER. I CAN TAKE MORE. I'D ALSO BE WILLING TO TAKE THE TRUCK DOWN SO THEY CAN ANALYZE THE PAINT.
Additional Notes:
NOT SURE THAT IT'S SO MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT IS A BLACK PAINT ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE EARLY PART OF MAY 2019. I WASHED IT A WEEK LATER AND NOTICED BLACK BUBBLES TOWARD THE DRIVERS BACK WINDOW. WHEN I HAD PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUCK TO PASS EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I POINTED IT OUT TO THE SALESWOMAN. SHE DIDN'T SAY MUCH. SO TODAY I WASHED MY TRUCK AGAIN. NOTICED 2 CHIPS DOWN TO THE PRIMER ON THE HOOD. I TOOK PICS. I KNOW WE HAVE A 7 YEAR WARRANTEE ON THE PAINT AND INTERIOR. MY PROBLEM IS I'M AFRAID THE REPAINT WILL NOT BE NOR LAST AS LONG AS THE ORIGINAL PAINT JOB. I PAID 53K FOR THE TRUCK WITH 6 MILES ON IT. NOW I'M THE ONE WITH THE BURDEN THAT IT MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPAINTED. I FEEL THEY NEED TO LOOK AT THEIR BLACK PAINT. MAKE SURE THAT THE PAINT IS RELIABLE. I TOOK PICS. THEY COULD BE BETTER. I CAN TAKE MORE. I'D ALSO BE WILLING TO TAKE THE TRUCK DOWN SO THEY CAN ANALYZE THE PAINT.
Mfg Campaign: 11233678
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TOXIC CHEMICAL TYPE ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. BUTLER HONDA (2631 NORTH COLUMBIA ST, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA) EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BUT THE CAUSE OF THE ODOR COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TOXIC CHEMICAL TYPE ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. BUTLER HONDA (2631 NORTH COLUMBIA ST, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA) EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BUT THE CAUSE OF THE ODOR COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TOXIC CHEMICAL TYPE ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. BUTLER HONDA (2631 NORTH COLUMBIA ST, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA) EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BUT THE CAUSE OF THE ODOR COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Mfg Campaign: 11223162
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES
Corrective Action:
WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES
Additional Notes:
WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES
Mfg Campaign: 11220663
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES
Corrective Action:
WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES
Additional Notes:
WHEN TURN ON THE ENGINE HAS A RARE SOUND LIKE A COMBUSTION. MEET THE TECHNITIAN IN HONDA AND HE SAY THAT IS NOT NORMAL BUT HAPPENS IN SOME RIDGELINES
Mfg Campaign: 11220663
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE HOOD ON THE 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE ALWAYS JUMPS UP AD DOWN AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING SINCE IT IS ONLY HELD BY A VERY LIGHTWIEGHT LATCH WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT RIVET TO TO THE FRAME. I EXPRESSED THIS CONCERN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE FUEL PUMP INSPECTION RECALL. THEY REATTACHED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE HOOD BUT THERE IS NO CHANGE IN THIS PROBLEM . MY CONCERN IS THAT THE LATCH WILL LET GO UNDER THIS STRESS AND THE HOOD WILL FLY UP ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE HOOD ON THE 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE ALWAYS JUMPS UP AD DOWN AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING SINCE IT IS ONLY HELD BY A VERY LIGHTWIEGHT LATCH WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT RIVET TO TO THE FRAME. I EXPRESSED THIS CONCERN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE FUEL PUMP INSPECTION RECALL. THEY REATTACHED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE HOOD BUT THERE IS NO CHANGE IN THIS PROBLEM . MY CONCERN IS THAT THE LATCH WILL LET GO UNDER THIS STRESS AND THE HOOD WILL FLY UP ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE HOOD ON THE 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE ALWAYS JUMPS UP AD DOWN AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING SINCE IT IS ONLY HELD BY A VERY LIGHTWIEGHT LATCH WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT RIVET TO TO THE FRAME. I EXPRESSED THIS CONCERN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE FUEL PUMP INSPECTION RECALL. THEY REATTACHED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE HOOD BUT THERE IS NO CHANGE IN THIS PROBLEM . MY CONCERN IS THAT THE LATCH WILL LET GO UNDER THIS STRESS AND THE HOOD WILL FLY UP ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11218669
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
MY DASHBOARD ON MY 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE IS MELTING. IT CAUSES A GLARE THAT IS REFLECTED OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INTO THE DRIVERS EYES. THE HONDA FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE SAID THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT! THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD WITH 4302 MILES ON THE ODOMETER! IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE INFERIOR MATERIALS IN OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURERS VEHICLES!
Corrective Action:
MY DASHBOARD ON MY 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE IS MELTING. IT CAUSES A GLARE THAT IS REFLECTED OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INTO THE DRIVERS EYES. THE HONDA FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE SAID THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT! THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD WITH 4302 MILES ON THE ODOMETER! IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE INFERIOR MATERIALS IN OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURERS VEHICLES!
Additional Notes:
MY DASHBOARD ON MY 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE IS MELTING. IT CAUSES A GLARE THAT IS REFLECTED OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INTO THE DRIVERS EYES. THE HONDA FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE SAID THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT! THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OLD WITH 4302 MILES ON THE ODOMETER! IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE INFERIOR MATERIALS IN OTHER AUTO MANUFACTURERS VEHICLES!
Mfg Campaign: 11205964
Recall Date: May 7, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ONE COMMON MISUNDERSTANDING IN DISCUSSIONS I SEE ON 2017-19 RIDGELINE CMBS AND ACC WHILE IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC, IS THAT THE RIDGELINE HONDA SENSING SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION THE SAME AS ACURA OR ANY HONDA CAR. THE RIDGELINE ACC DISENGAGES AT 22 MPH AND TO THE BEST OF MY UNDERSTANDING AFFECTS THE CMBS, DELAYING FULL ENGAGEMENT. FURTHERMORE, RIDGELINE CMBS ON IT'S OWN ENGAGES DRAMATICALLY LATE EVEN WHEN SET AT MAX DISTANCE, IN MY OPINION INEFFECTIVE FOR CRASH MITIGATION. DRIVER SWITCHING FROM A SUBARU WITH EYESIGHT TO RIDGELINE WITH HONDA SENSING FOR EXAMPLE IN MY OPINION, CONSTITUTES A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE RIDGELINE CMBS TURNED OFF UNTIL I GET CLARIFICATION FROM ANYONE AT HONDA WHO IS MORE INTERESTED IN SAFETY RATHER THAN LIABILITY. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY WILL DISCUSS THIS VERBALLY ONLY AND VERY GUARDEDLY WITH LITTLE OR NO DISCUSSION HOW THE CMBS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ON RIDGELINE. THIS BEGS THE QUESTION, WHY OFFER CMBS AND ACC WHEN IT ONLY TELLS YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A COLLISION RATHER THAN BRAKE TO A STOP, ALMOST LIKE A RADAR DETECTOR INFORMING YOU THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO GET A TICKET. A VISIT TO MY HONDA DEALER 5-2-19 CONFIRMS THEY FOUND NO CODES OR PROBLEMS WITH THE HONDA SENSING SYSTEM AND ARE UNABLE TO OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *JS
Corrective Action:
ONE COMMON MISUNDERSTANDING IN DISCUSSIONS I SEE ON 2017-19 RIDGELINE CMBS AND ACC WHILE IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC, IS THAT THE RIDGELINE HONDA SENSING SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION THE SAME AS ACURA OR ANY HONDA CAR. THE RIDGELINE ACC DISENGAGES AT 22 MPH AND TO THE BEST OF MY UNDERSTANDING AFFECTS THE CMBS, DELAYING FULL ENGAGEMENT. FURTHERMORE, RIDGELINE CMBS ON IT'S OWN ENGAGES DRAMATICALLY LATE EVEN WHEN SET AT MAX DISTANCE, IN MY OPINION INEFFECTIVE FOR CRASH MITIGATION. DRIVER SWITCHING FROM A SUBARU WITH EYESIGHT TO RIDGELINE WITH HONDA SENSING FOR EXAMPLE IN MY OPINION, CONSTITUTES A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE RIDGELINE CMBS TURNED OFF UNTIL I GET CLARIFICATION FROM ANYONE AT HONDA WHO IS MORE INTERESTED IN SAFETY RATHER THAN LIABILITY. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY WILL DISCUSS THIS VERBALLY ONLY AND VERY GUARDEDLY WITH LITTLE OR NO DISCUSSION HOW THE CMBS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ON RIDGELINE. THIS BEGS THE QUESTION, WHY OFFER CMBS AND ACC WHEN IT ONLY TELLS YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A COLLISION RATHER THAN BRAKE TO A STOP, ALMOST LIKE A RADAR DETECTOR INFORMING YOU THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO GET A TICKET. A VISIT TO MY HONDA DEALER 5-2-19 CONFIRMS THEY FOUND NO CODES OR PROBLEMS WITH THE HONDA SENSING SYSTEM AND ARE UNABLE TO OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *JS
Additional Notes:
ONE COMMON MISUNDERSTANDING IN DISCUSSIONS I SEE ON 2017-19 RIDGELINE CMBS AND ACC WHILE IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC, IS THAT THE RIDGELINE HONDA SENSING SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION THE SAME AS ACURA OR ANY HONDA CAR. THE RIDGELINE ACC DISENGAGES AT 22 MPH AND TO THE BEST OF MY UNDERSTANDING AFFECTS THE CMBS, DELAYING FULL ENGAGEMENT. FURTHERMORE, RIDGELINE CMBS ON IT'S OWN ENGAGES DRAMATICALLY LATE EVEN WHEN SET AT MAX DISTANCE, IN MY OPINION INEFFECTIVE FOR CRASH MITIGATION. DRIVER SWITCHING FROM A SUBARU WITH EYESIGHT TO RIDGELINE WITH HONDA SENSING FOR EXAMPLE IN MY OPINION, CONSTITUTES A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE RIDGELINE CMBS TURNED OFF UNTIL I GET CLARIFICATION FROM ANYONE AT HONDA WHO IS MORE INTERESTED IN SAFETY RATHER THAN LIABILITY. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY WILL DISCUSS THIS VERBALLY ONLY AND VERY GUARDEDLY WITH LITTLE OR NO DISCUSSION HOW THE CMBS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ON RIDGELINE. THIS BEGS THE QUESTION, WHY OFFER CMBS AND ACC WHEN IT ONLY TELLS YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A COLLISION RATHER THAN BRAKE TO A STOP, ALMOST LIKE A RADAR DETECTOR INFORMING YOU THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO GET A TICKET. A VISIT TO MY HONDA DEALER 5-2-19 CONFIRMS THEY FOUND NO CODES OR PROBLEMS WITH THE HONDA SENSING SYSTEM AND ARE UNABLE TO OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11205584
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES PUSHED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES PUSHED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES PUSHED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11193590
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE HOOD VIBRATES AND BOUNCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF THE HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY LATCHED.
Corrective Action:
THE HOOD VIBRATES AND BOUNCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF THE HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY LATCHED.
Additional Notes:
THE HOOD VIBRATES AND BOUNCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF THE HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY LATCHED.
Mfg Campaign: 11189867
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS DRAWN IN THROUGH THE HVAC VENTS WHILE STOPPED. IT ALSO MAKES MY GARAGE SMELL LIKE GASOLINE FOR HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A FUEL LEAK. IT DOESN'T DO IT EVERY TIME, BUT MOST OF THE TIME. IT'S NOT ONLY NAUSEATING, BUT ALSO EMBARRASSING BECAUSE IT MAKES MY NEW HONDA SMELL LIKE AN OLD CAR WITH A GAS LEAK.
Corrective Action:
STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS DRAWN IN THROUGH THE HVAC VENTS WHILE STOPPED. IT ALSO MAKES MY GARAGE SMELL LIKE GASOLINE FOR HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A FUEL LEAK. IT DOESN'T DO IT EVERY TIME, BUT MOST OF THE TIME. IT'S NOT ONLY NAUSEATING, BUT ALSO EMBARRASSING BECAUSE IT MAKES MY NEW HONDA SMELL LIKE AN OLD CAR WITH A GAS LEAK.
Additional Notes:
STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS DRAWN IN THROUGH THE HVAC VENTS WHILE STOPPED. IT ALSO MAKES MY GARAGE SMELL LIKE GASOLINE FOR HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. THE DEALER SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A FUEL LEAK. IT DOESN'T DO IT EVERY TIME, BUT MOST OF THE TIME. IT'S NOT ONLY NAUSEATING, BUT ALSO EMBARRASSING BECAUSE IT MAKES MY NEW HONDA SMELL LIKE AN OLD CAR WITH A GAS LEAK.
Mfg Campaign: 11189841
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE HOOD VIBRATES AND BOUNCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF THE HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY LATCHED. ALSO, THE HOOD DOES NOT LATCH EASILY. IT TAKES CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO GET THE HOOD LATCH TO SECURE. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST WAS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE FUEL PUMP INSPECTION RECALL. ON THIS VISIT THE HOOD BOLTS WERE TORQUED TO SPEC. THE SECOND TIME, AN INSPECTION OF THE HOOD REVEALED THE ADHESIVE HOLDING THE HOOD BRACING HAD SEPARATED FROM THE HOOD. IT ALSO SHOWED THE HOOD HOOK WAS HITTING THE HOOD LATCH OFF CENTER (SCRATCHES ON ONE SIDE OF THE HOOK) MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND LATCH SECURELY.
Corrective Action:
THE HOOD VIBRATES AND BOUNCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF THE HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY LATCHED. ALSO, THE HOOD DOES NOT LATCH EASILY. IT TAKES CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO GET THE HOOD LATCH TO SECURE. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST WAS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE FUEL PUMP INSPECTION RECALL. ON THIS VISIT THE HOOD BOLTS WERE TORQUED TO SPEC. THE SECOND TIME, AN INSPECTION OF THE HOOD REVEALED THE ADHESIVE HOLDING THE HOOD BRACING HAD SEPARATED FROM THE HOOD. IT ALSO SHOWED THE HOOD HOOK WAS HITTING THE HOOD LATCH OFF CENTER (SCRATCHES ON ONE SIDE OF THE HOOK) MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND LATCH SECURELY.
Additional Notes:
THE HOOD VIBRATES AND BOUNCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS IF THE HOOD IS NOT COMPLETELY LATCHED. ALSO, THE HOOD DOES NOT LATCH EASILY. IT TAKES CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO GET THE HOOD LATCH TO SECURE. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST WAS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE FUEL PUMP INSPECTION RECALL. ON THIS VISIT THE HOOD BOLTS WERE TORQUED TO SPEC. THE SECOND TIME, AN INSPECTION OF THE HOOD REVEALED THE ADHESIVE HOLDING THE HOOD BRACING HAD SEPARATED FROM THE HOOD. IT ALSO SHOWED THE HOOD HOOK WAS HITTING THE HOOD LATCH OFF CENTER (SCRATCHES ON ONE SIDE OF THE HOOK) MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND LATCH SECURELY.
Mfg Campaign: 11186070
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND REQUIRES PUMPING TO RESTORE TO HALF WAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN SNOWY CONDITIONS AND THE DEALER STATES THIS IS NORMAL FOR HONDA RIDGELINES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WITHOUT PUMPING THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND REQUIRES PUMPING TO RESTORE TO HALF WAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN SNOWY CONDITIONS AND THE DEALER STATES THIS IS NORMAL FOR HONDA RIDGELINES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WITHOUT PUMPING THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND REQUIRES PUMPING TO RESTORE TO HALF WAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN SNOWY CONDITIONS AND THE DEALER STATES THIS IS NORMAL FOR HONDA RIDGELINES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WITHOUT PUMPING THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11181324
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY SOFT APPROACHING A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY SOFT APPROACHING A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY SOFT APPROACHING A CONTROLLED INTERSECTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11174736
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
LEAKING WATER ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, CALLED THE C PILLAR LEAK THAT IS WIDESPREAD. MINE HAPPENS AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. STARTED LIKE A TRICKLE OF WATER DOWN AND EVENTUALLY GETS WORST. THIS IS MY 2ND 2019 RIDGELINE FIRST ONE HAD A SIMILAR LEAK AND THEY SWAP IT DUE TO LEMON LAW APPLICATION AFTER DEALER FAILED TO FIX AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS. NOW I AN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEW ONE. HONDA EITHER UNRESPONSIVE OR NOT OFFERING ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE, CERTAINLY A FACTORY DEFECT THAT NEED TO BE CORRECTED BY TSB PROPERLY. DEALER IS TRYING BUT HONDA NEED TO BE WAKEN UP. I SEARCHED GOOGLE AND IT HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE TO.
Corrective Action:
LEAKING WATER ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, CALLED THE C PILLAR LEAK THAT IS WIDESPREAD. MINE HAPPENS AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. STARTED LIKE A TRICKLE OF WATER DOWN AND EVENTUALLY GETS WORST. THIS IS MY 2ND 2019 RIDGELINE FIRST ONE HAD A SIMILAR LEAK AND THEY SWAP IT DUE TO LEMON LAW APPLICATION AFTER DEALER FAILED TO FIX AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS. NOW I AN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEW ONE. HONDA EITHER UNRESPONSIVE OR NOT OFFERING ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE, CERTAINLY A FACTORY DEFECT THAT NEED TO BE CORRECTED BY TSB PROPERLY. DEALER IS TRYING BUT HONDA NEED TO BE WAKEN UP. I SEARCHED GOOGLE AND IT HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE TO.
Additional Notes:
LEAKING WATER ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, CALLED THE C PILLAR LEAK THAT IS WIDESPREAD. MINE HAPPENS AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. STARTED LIKE A TRICKLE OF WATER DOWN AND EVENTUALLY GETS WORST. THIS IS MY 2ND 2019 RIDGELINE FIRST ONE HAD A SIMILAR LEAK AND THEY SWAP IT DUE TO LEMON LAW APPLICATION AFTER DEALER FAILED TO FIX AFTER 2 ATTEMPTS. NOW I AN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEW ONE. HONDA EITHER UNRESPONSIVE OR NOT OFFERING ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE, CERTAINLY A FACTORY DEFECT THAT NEED TO BE CORRECTED BY TSB PROPERLY. DEALER IS TRYING BUT HONDA NEED TO BE WAKEN UP. I SEARCHED GOOGLE AND IT HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE TO.
Mfg Campaign: 11163135
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY MUSHY WITH QUITE A BIT OF TRAVEL AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES.
Corrective Action:
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY MUSHY WITH QUITE A BIT OF TRAVEL AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES.
Additional Notes:
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY MUSHY WITH QUITE A BIT OF TRAVEL AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES.
Mfg Campaign: 11151498
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
MY RIDGELINE BRAKES PROVIDE A FIRM SOLID BRAKE ACTION WITH VERY LITTLE PEDAL TRAVEL WHEN THE TEMP IS BELOW 70 BUT AFTER WARMUP, BOTH VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WARMS TO PLUS 70 DEGREES, THE BRAKES TURN INTO MUSHY SOFT AND EXTREMELY LONG PEDAL TRAVEL. THE HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC, ODYSSEY, AND CRV DO NOT DO THIS. THE ENTRY-LEVEL ACCORD HAS MOST OF THE SAME SYSTEMS THAT THE RL HAS. NO MATTER WHAT TRIM LEVEL YOU HAVE, 2WD OR AWD, WHEN TEMPS RISE ABOVE 70 THE BRAKES ARE FRUSTRATING POOR TO HORRIBLE. MY HONDA DEALERSHIP MANAGER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER BOTH DROVE MINE RL AND WE TEST DROVE SEVERAL OTHERS. THEY CONFIRM EXACTLY THE SAME BRAKING EXPERIENCES. THE POSITION OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT APPEARS TO BE THAT HONDA INTENDED TO MAKE THE RL WITH INCONSISTENT, TEMP SENSITIVE AND EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AS "OKAY" WHEN THE CLIMATE BECOMES WARM TO HOT. THIS CONDITION IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES WITH THIS COMPLAINT.
Corrective Action:
MY RIDGELINE BRAKES PROVIDE A FIRM SOLID BRAKE ACTION WITH VERY LITTLE PEDAL TRAVEL WHEN THE TEMP IS BELOW 70 BUT AFTER WARMUP, BOTH VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WARMS TO PLUS 70 DEGREES, THE BRAKES TURN INTO MUSHY SOFT AND EXTREMELY LONG PEDAL TRAVEL. THE HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC, ODYSSEY, AND CRV DO NOT DO THIS. THE ENTRY-LEVEL ACCORD HAS MOST OF THE SAME SYSTEMS THAT THE RL HAS. NO MATTER WHAT TRIM LEVEL YOU HAVE, 2WD OR AWD, WHEN TEMPS RISE ABOVE 70 THE BRAKES ARE FRUSTRATING POOR TO HORRIBLE. MY HONDA DEALERSHIP MANAGER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER BOTH DROVE MINE RL AND WE TEST DROVE SEVERAL OTHERS. THEY CONFIRM EXACTLY THE SAME BRAKING EXPERIENCES. THE POSITION OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT APPEARS TO BE THAT HONDA INTENDED TO MAKE THE RL WITH INCONSISTENT, TEMP SENSITIVE AND EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AS "OKAY" WHEN THE CLIMATE BECOMES WARM TO HOT. THIS CONDITION IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES WITH THIS COMPLAINT.
Additional Notes:
MY RIDGELINE BRAKES PROVIDE A FIRM SOLID BRAKE ACTION WITH VERY LITTLE PEDAL TRAVEL WHEN THE TEMP IS BELOW 70 BUT AFTER WARMUP, BOTH VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WARMS TO PLUS 70 DEGREES, THE BRAKES TURN INTO MUSHY SOFT AND EXTREMELY LONG PEDAL TRAVEL. THE HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC, ODYSSEY, AND CRV DO NOT DO THIS. THE ENTRY-LEVEL ACCORD HAS MOST OF THE SAME SYSTEMS THAT THE RL HAS. NO MATTER WHAT TRIM LEVEL YOU HAVE, 2WD OR AWD, WHEN TEMPS RISE ABOVE 70 THE BRAKES ARE FRUSTRATING POOR TO HORRIBLE. MY HONDA DEALERSHIP MANAGER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER BOTH DROVE MINE RL AND WE TEST DROVE SEVERAL OTHERS. THEY CONFIRM EXACTLY THE SAME BRAKING EXPERIENCES. THE POSITION OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT APPEARS TO BE THAT HONDA INTENDED TO MAKE THE RL WITH INCONSISTENT, TEMP SENSITIVE AND EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AS "OKAY" WHEN THE CLIMATE BECOMES WARM TO HOT. THIS CONDITION IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES WITH THIS COMPLAINT.
Mfg Campaign: 11149743
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2018
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