Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
9 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 (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
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: YI7
Recall Date: May 9, 2024
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
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: VEU, AEV, ZET
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2023
Consumer Complaints
125 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Issue: transmission would not shift from 1st gear. After running an errand, started vehicle, reversed from parking place, pressed D/S button and proceeded to street entrance. After waiting a bit, I merged onto street and accelerated, but transmission would not shift from 1st gear; engine was running a very high RPM. Traffic behind me moved to inside lane to avoid my vehicle. I released accelerator and transmission shifted to slightly higher gear but would not shift again. Engine RPM was still very high at low vehicle speed. I pressed the D/S transmission button again, and this restored the transmission to normal operation. This malfunction put me and the vehicles behind me in danger of collision. The problem occured on Friday 22nd July 2022. Vehicle has 780 miles on odometer. I have not consulted dealer or other organizaton. There were no warning lamps, messages or audible alarms.
Corrective Action:
Issue: transmission would not shift from 1st gear. After running an errand, started vehicle, reversed from parking place, pressed D/S button and proceeded to street entrance. After waiting a bit, I merged onto street and accelerated, but transmission would not shift from 1st gear; engine was running a very high RPM. Traffic behind me moved to inside lane to avoid my vehicle. I released accelerator and transmission shifted to slightly higher gear but would not shift again. Engine RPM was still very high at low vehicle speed. I pressed the D/S transmission button again, and this restored the transmission to normal operation. This malfunction put me and the vehicles behind me in danger of collision. The problem occured on Friday 22nd July 2022. Vehicle has 780 miles on odometer. I have not consulted dealer or other organizaton. There were no warning lamps, messages or audible alarms.
Additional Notes:
Issue: transmission would not shift from 1st gear. After running an errand, started vehicle, reversed from parking place, pressed D/S button and proceeded to street entrance. After waiting a bit, I merged onto street and accelerated, but transmission would not shift from 1st gear; engine was running a very high RPM. Traffic behind me moved to inside lane to avoid my vehicle. I released accelerator and transmission shifted to slightly higher gear but would not shift again. Engine RPM was still very high at low vehicle speed. I pressed the D/S transmission button again, and this restored the transmission to normal operation. This malfunction put me and the vehicles behind me in danger of collision. The problem occured on Friday 22nd July 2022. Vehicle has 780 miles on odometer. I have not consulted dealer or other organizaton. There were no warning lamps, messages or audible alarms.
Mfg Campaign: 11475676
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Potential Consequences:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WITH SPEED. THE MAX SPEED WAS 35. THE VEHICLE WAS RETARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,258.
Corrective Action:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WITH SPEED. THE MAX SPEED WAS 35. THE VEHICLE WAS RETARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,258.
Additional Notes:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WITH SPEED. THE MAX SPEED WAS 35. THE VEHICLE WAS RETARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,258.
Mfg Campaign: 11466903
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WITH SPEED. THE MAX SPEED WAS 35. THE VEHICLE WAS RETARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,258.
Corrective Action:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WITH SPEED. THE MAX SPEED WAS 35. THE VEHICLE WAS RETARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,258.
Additional Notes:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO THE THROTTLE PEDAL APPLICATION. THE ENGINE WOULD INCREASE/DECREASE THE RPM WITH SPEED. THE MAX SPEED WAS 35. THE VEHICLE WAS RETARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,258.
Mfg Campaign: 11466903
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
Automatic highbeams do not go on gets dangerous when driving on dark roads
Corrective Action:
Automatic highbeams do not go on gets dangerous when driving on dark roads
Additional Notes:
Automatic highbeams do not go on gets dangerous when driving on dark roads
Mfg Campaign: 11465157
Recall Date: May 18, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The wireless charging pad does not work properly. I’ve tested with 3 different Apple iPhones and they will start to charge for a few seconds, then it will stop changing. Sometimes it will resume charging for a few seconds and then stop again. I’ve seen videos online of others who are experiencing the same issue with both 2021 and 2022 Honda vehicles (issue not exclusive to the Ridgeline).
Corrective Action:
The wireless charging pad does not work properly. I’ve tested with 3 different Apple iPhones and they will start to charge for a few seconds, then it will stop changing. Sometimes it will resume charging for a few seconds and then stop again. I’ve seen videos online of others who are experiencing the same issue with both 2021 and 2022 Honda vehicles (issue not exclusive to the Ridgeline).
Additional Notes:
The wireless charging pad does not work properly. I’ve tested with 3 different Apple iPhones and they will start to charge for a few seconds, then it will stop changing. Sometimes it will resume charging for a few seconds and then stop again. I’ve seen videos online of others who are experiencing the same issue with both 2021 and 2022 Honda vehicles (issue not exclusive to the Ridgeline).
Mfg Campaign: 11463748
Recall Date: May 7, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The passenger door window exploded while parked in the shade.. my wife happened to be walking near the truck at the time it exploded and shattered no rock bee bees nothing struck the window..
Corrective Action:
The passenger door window exploded while parked in the shade.. my wife happened to be walking near the truck at the time it exploded and shattered no rock bee bees nothing struck the window..
Additional Notes:
The passenger door window exploded while parked in the shade.. my wife happened to be walking near the truck at the time it exploded and shattered no rock bee bees nothing struck the window..
Mfg Campaign: 11462818
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
My vehicle has automatic high beam headlights. They do not function properly - they will cycle on and off when there is no traffic ahead or oncoming, but most seriously they often fail to dim when there is oncoming traffic. This issue appears to be endemic with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, many users report the same.
Corrective Action:
My vehicle has automatic high beam headlights. They do not function properly - they will cycle on and off when there is no traffic ahead or oncoming, but most seriously they often fail to dim when there is oncoming traffic. This issue appears to be endemic with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, many users report the same.
Additional Notes:
My vehicle has automatic high beam headlights. They do not function properly - they will cycle on and off when there is no traffic ahead or oncoming, but most seriously they often fail to dim when there is oncoming traffic. This issue appears to be endemic with the 2022 Honda Ridgeline, many users report the same.
Mfg Campaign: 11460097
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated the tailgate lock security feature was not operating as designed, allowing a toxic odor to enter the cabin of the vehicle from the truck bed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated the tailgate lock security feature was not operating as designed, allowing a toxic odor to enter the cabin of the vehicle from the truck bed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated the tailgate lock security feature was not operating as designed, allowing a toxic odor to enter the cabin of the vehicle from the truck bed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190.
Mfg Campaign: 11460126
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
I bought a new 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E February 2022. Drove it 100 miles and was driving down the road 40 mph with no one in front or behind. The brake warning light came on and the ABS locked up. The dash lit up and said "Collision Mitigation System Problem". The same CMS failure happened a half dozen times until I got it home. I took it to the dealership the next morning and on a test drive, the same thing happened to their service manager after resetting the system. They said the vehicle was not safe to drive. They kept it and are trying to get a radar sending unit but there are none. They have had the truck for almost 4 weeks. I have since read about this same failure mode going back to the 2017 model year.
Corrective Action:
I bought a new 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E February 2022. Drove it 100 miles and was driving down the road 40 mph with no one in front or behind. The brake warning light came on and the ABS locked up. The dash lit up and said "Collision Mitigation System Problem". The same CMS failure happened a half dozen times until I got it home. I took it to the dealership the next morning and on a test drive, the same thing happened to their service manager after resetting the system. They said the vehicle was not safe to drive. They kept it and are trying to get a radar sending unit but there are none. They have had the truck for almost 4 weeks. I have since read about this same failure mode going back to the 2017 model year.
Additional Notes:
I bought a new 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E February 2022. Drove it 100 miles and was driving down the road 40 mph with no one in front or behind. The brake warning light came on and the ABS locked up. The dash lit up and said "Collision Mitigation System Problem". The same CMS failure happened a half dozen times until I got it home. I took it to the dealership the next morning and on a test drive, the same thing happened to their service manager after resetting the system. They said the vehicle was not safe to drive. They kept it and are trying to get a radar sending unit but there are none. They have had the truck for almost 4 weeks. I have since read about this same failure mode going back to the 2017 model year.
Mfg Campaign: 11457462
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
I bought a new 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E February 2022. Drove it 100 miles and was driving down the road 40 mph with no one in front or behind. The brake warning light came on and the ABS locked up. The dash lit up and said "Collision Mitigation System Problem". The same CMS failure happened a half dozen times until I got it home. I took it to the dealership the next morning and on a test drive, the same thing happened to their service manager after resetting the system. They said the vehicle was not safe to drive. They kept it and are trying to get a radar sending unit but there are none. They have had the truck for almost 4 weeks. I have since read about this same failure mode going back to the 2017 model year.
Corrective Action:
I bought a new 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E February 2022. Drove it 100 miles and was driving down the road 40 mph with no one in front or behind. The brake warning light came on and the ABS locked up. The dash lit up and said "Collision Mitigation System Problem". The same CMS failure happened a half dozen times until I got it home. I took it to the dealership the next morning and on a test drive, the same thing happened to their service manager after resetting the system. They said the vehicle was not safe to drive. They kept it and are trying to get a radar sending unit but there are none. They have had the truck for almost 4 weeks. I have since read about this same failure mode going back to the 2017 model year.
Additional Notes:
I bought a new 2022 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E February 2022. Drove it 100 miles and was driving down the road 40 mph with no one in front or behind. The brake warning light came on and the ABS locked up. The dash lit up and said "Collision Mitigation System Problem". The same CMS failure happened a half dozen times until I got it home. I took it to the dealership the next morning and on a test drive, the same thing happened to their service manager after resetting the system. They said the vehicle was not safe to drive. They kept it and are trying to get a radar sending unit but there are none. They have had the truck for almost 4 weeks. I have since read about this same failure mode going back to the 2017 model year.
Mfg Campaign: 11457462
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Factory wireless charger. Available for inspection upon request. Unsafe conditions created when wireless charging failed during a drive causing driver to be distracted by misbehaving equipment. Trying to readjust phone was distracting. Problem reproduced at dealer. Dealer declined to repair/replace equipment. Dealer advised iPhone 12 mini silicone case was interfering with the charging. Removed case, but bare phone did not resolve the issue. Replaced phone with brand new iPhone 13. New phone exhibits same behavior. Charger charges for a few seconds, then stops and led indicator blinks. Then charges for a few seconds, and fails again. iPhone started to get real hot so I turned off the wireless charger.
Corrective Action:
Factory wireless charger. Available for inspection upon request. Unsafe conditions created when wireless charging failed during a drive causing driver to be distracted by misbehaving equipment. Trying to readjust phone was distracting. Problem reproduced at dealer. Dealer declined to repair/replace equipment. Dealer advised iPhone 12 mini silicone case was interfering with the charging. Removed case, but bare phone did not resolve the issue. Replaced phone with brand new iPhone 13. New phone exhibits same behavior. Charger charges for a few seconds, then stops and led indicator blinks. Then charges for a few seconds, and fails again. iPhone started to get real hot so I turned off the wireless charger.
Additional Notes:
Factory wireless charger. Available for inspection upon request. Unsafe conditions created when wireless charging failed during a drive causing driver to be distracted by misbehaving equipment. Trying to readjust phone was distracting. Problem reproduced at dealer. Dealer declined to repair/replace equipment. Dealer advised iPhone 12 mini silicone case was interfering with the charging. Removed case, but bare phone did not resolve the issue. Replaced phone with brand new iPhone 13. New phone exhibits same behavior. Charger charges for a few seconds, then stops and led indicator blinks. Then charges for a few seconds, and fails again. iPhone started to get real hot so I turned off the wireless charger.
Mfg Campaign: 11456462
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Equipment did not malfunction, but it behaved in a way that was not expected. Equipment available for inspection upon request. The actuation pressure of the shifter buttons is too high. Occasionally a full press on the reverse or drive buttons doesn’t shift the transmission into the expected drive mode. I pressed the reverse button, and expected the vehicle to shift to reverse, but when I applied gas it rolled forward. I was able to react quickly enough to stop the vehicle from colliding with my garage door. This happened again in the parking lot of a local shop, I was again able to react quickly enough to prevent a collision. The same issue happened again at work, but after trying to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to shift out of reverse despite apparent tactile full button press. Compone try not inspected by dealer or any authorities, no accidental collision have occurred. No warning lights or other indicators have appeared. Equipment hasn’t failed, but it behaves in a way that is unexpected and could cause a low speed collision.
Corrective Action:
Equipment did not malfunction, but it behaved in a way that was not expected. Equipment available for inspection upon request. The actuation pressure of the shifter buttons is too high. Occasionally a full press on the reverse or drive buttons doesn’t shift the transmission into the expected drive mode. I pressed the reverse button, and expected the vehicle to shift to reverse, but when I applied gas it rolled forward. I was able to react quickly enough to stop the vehicle from colliding with my garage door. This happened again in the parking lot of a local shop, I was again able to react quickly enough to prevent a collision. The same issue happened again at work, but after trying to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to shift out of reverse despite apparent tactile full button press. Compone try not inspected by dealer or any authorities, no accidental collision have occurred. No warning lights or other indicators have appeared. Equipment hasn’t failed, but it behaves in a way that is unexpected and could cause a low speed collision.
Additional Notes:
Equipment did not malfunction, but it behaved in a way that was not expected. Equipment available for inspection upon request. The actuation pressure of the shifter buttons is too high. Occasionally a full press on the reverse or drive buttons doesn’t shift the transmission into the expected drive mode. I pressed the reverse button, and expected the vehicle to shift to reverse, but when I applied gas it rolled forward. I was able to react quickly enough to stop the vehicle from colliding with my garage door. This happened again in the parking lot of a local shop, I was again able to react quickly enough to prevent a collision. The same issue happened again at work, but after trying to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to shift out of reverse despite apparent tactile full button press. Compone try not inspected by dealer or any authorities, no accidental collision have occurred. No warning lights or other indicators have appeared. Equipment hasn’t failed, but it behaves in a way that is unexpected and could cause a low speed collision.
Mfg Campaign: 11456463
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Mfg Campaign: 11454741
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Mfg Campaign: 11454741
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven for approximately a mile; after arriving at her residence, she was unable to shift the vehicle into reverse while depressing the button to select reverse. The contact stated that the emission, transmission, and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The contact's husband was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a possible battery failure. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Two days later while the contact was in a drive-thru line, a whitish-gray smoke started coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel then became extremely hot to the touch. The contact’s husband who was seated next to her became alarmed and yelled out the fire. The contact and her husband then exited the vehicle out of fear that the vehicle might catch on fire. The contact turned the vehicle off and the smoke stopped. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Mfg Campaign: 11454741
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
Came up to a turn light, it was green. Went to make the turn and the vehicle slammed on the brakes. No car in front of me. Car behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me because the car stopped so quickly. Lacerations to my neck from the seatbelt. After the car came to a full stop the light turned red. After light turned green again car moved forward as normal.
Corrective Action:
Came up to a turn light, it was green. Went to make the turn and the vehicle slammed on the brakes. No car in front of me. Car behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me because the car stopped so quickly. Lacerations to my neck from the seatbelt. After the car came to a full stop the light turned red. After light turned green again car moved forward as normal.
Additional Notes:
Came up to a turn light, it was green. Went to make the turn and the vehicle slammed on the brakes. No car in front of me. Car behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me because the car stopped so quickly. Lacerations to my neck from the seatbelt. After the car came to a full stop the light turned red. After light turned green again car moved forward as normal.
Mfg Campaign: 11454265
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Additional Notes:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Mfg Campaign: 11454004
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Additional Notes:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Mfg Campaign: 11454004
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Additional Notes:
When entering a slight curve in the road, the steering wheel shakes and the dash says BRAKE. There is always a car in the oncoming lane, but well within its lane. I only have 1000 miles on the Ridgeline, but this has happened several times. In each instance the brakes were never applied, but it is quite unnerving. There are times when the shaking (vibrating) steering wheel is more violent which makes me think that it is close to applying the brakes. I had the same issue with my 2018 Accord. The dealer is aware but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Mfg Campaign: 11454004
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2022
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MALFUNCTION INDICATION ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOW'S MOTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE NO CODES WERE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,258 MILES.
Corrective Action:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MALFUNCTION INDICATION ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOW'S MOTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE NO CODES WERE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,258 MILES.
Additional Notes:
2022 HONDA RIDGELINE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MALFUNCTION INDICATION ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOW'S MOTOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE NO CODES WERE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,258 MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11453636
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2022
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