Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
44 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 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: FLI
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2025
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 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.
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: XG1, GG0
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
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: M49
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
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: N3X, P3W
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2019
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
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: KA9, KB0
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2016
Consumer Complaints
427 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE LETTERS ON THE SHIFTING CONTROLS ARE WEARING OFF WITH NORMAL USE CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS IT IS BECOMING UNCLEAR WHICH SHIFT BUTTONS PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH MY 2016 HONDA VEHICLES. HONDA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE BUT ONLY OFFERS TO PAY ONE HALF OF THE COST OF CORRECTING THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
THE LETTERS ON THE SHIFTING CONTROLS ARE WEARING OFF WITH NORMAL USE CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS IT IS BECOMING UNCLEAR WHICH SHIFT BUTTONS PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH MY 2016 HONDA VEHICLES. HONDA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE BUT ONLY OFFERS TO PAY ONE HALF OF THE COST OF CORRECTING THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
THE LETTERS ON THE SHIFTING CONTROLS ARE WEARING OFF WITH NORMAL USE CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS IT IS BECOMING UNCLEAR WHICH SHIFT BUTTONS PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH MY 2016 HONDA VEHICLES. HONDA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS ISSUE BUT ONLY OFFERS TO PAY ONE HALF OF THE COST OF CORRECTING THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11119430
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11113899
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11113899
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT TO SWITCH LANES AND WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED AND ACCELERATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, EMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM. CHECK ENGINE AND SH-AWD. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STILL WORKED AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING INJURED OR KILLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO CHATTANOOGA ACURA DEALER. CAR WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THEY RECEIVED IT. ACURA TECH SUPPORT ADVISED DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). ALSO WAS TOLD ACURA IS WORKING ON A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TCM BUT IT IS NOT AVAILABLE YET BUT I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN THE FIX AND LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS WON'T REOCCUR. STRONGLY CONSIDERING REPLACING THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11113899
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
Corrective Action:
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
Additional Notes:
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
Mfg Campaign: 11112342
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
Corrective Action:
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
Additional Notes:
9 SPEED TRANSMISSION LURCHES FORWARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP - SENDING THE CAR FORWARD WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR SHOULD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-2 AND 1-2/2-1. ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S THE FUEL SAVER ONCE, NORMAL THE SECOND TIME, AND UPDATED THE TCM/PCM ANOTHER. THERE IS NO ONE ADDRESSING THIS WHEN IT COULD SEND MY CAR INTO ANOTHER CAR WHEN TRYING TO STOP. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT ON SUNDAY 7/15 I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER, GOING AROUND 20MPH WHEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD, SNAPPING MY NECK FORWARD 12"-14" THEN BACK AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WITH THE SERVICE ADVISER SAYING THE LURCHING IS THE FUEL SAVER AND THAT ACURA WON'T PAY FOR A WARRANTIED ITEM UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT/CODES ARE THERE.
Mfg Campaign: 11112342
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HESITATES FROM A STOP. USUALLY FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY. INTERMITTENT BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT AND AT RANDOM TIMES. SOMETIMES, AFTER DRIVEN AND LEAVING A STOP SIGN/LIGHT OR ENTERING TRAFFIC. ACURA CLAIMS THEY HAVE NEVER DUPLICATED PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE AND NO DTCS SET. OPERATES NORMAL. RECENTLY RETIRED DEALER SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT HESITATED TWICE FOR HIM (NEVER PUT IT IN WRITING), ONCE WITH COMPUTER ATTACHED. ACURA TECH LINE WAS SENT DATA AND RESPONDS OPERATION NORMAL. ACURA DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER STATES ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION. HE STATES TIME LAG BETWEEN THE TIME STARTED, SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR, SENSORS SENDING AND RECEIVING DATA AND VEHICLE RESPONDING. THIS IS A DRIVE BY WIRE SYSTEM THAT INVOLVES A COMPUTER AND SENSORS AND SOMETIMES THEY COMMUNICATE SLOWER IT APPEARS THERE IS A HESITATION. THIS IS A NORMAL PROCESS OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I PRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, RPM DOES NOT CHANGE. SUDDENLY AND AGGRESSIVELY, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD, I THINK CORRESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR POSITION AT THE TIME, AND THE RPM SURGES. I THINK THE VEHICLE DRIVES AND OPERATES FINE AFTER IT IS MOVING. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE ME TO RUN INTO SOMEONE OR BE HIT BY SOMEONE. ACURA'S DENIAL OF THE PROBLEM DOES NOT MAKE IT GO AWAY. IF THE HESITATION WAS NORMAL, EVERY VEHICLE LIKE MINE WOULD HESITATE. IF IT WERE NORMAL, THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. IT IT WERE NORMAL, IT WOULD HESITATE EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. IF THE HESITATION WAS NORMAL, IS IT NOT NORMAL WHEN IT DOESN'T HESITATE? HESITATION BEGAN WITHIN WEES OF PURCHASING FROM THE DEALER. CURRENTLY HAVE 38000+ MILES. HAVE LITERALLY CHANGED THE WAY WE OPERATE THE VEHICLE ANTICIPATION IT WILL HESITATE. SEVERAL VIDEOS SHOWING RPM SURGE WITH ACCELERATOR FULLY DEPRESSED THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HESITATES FROM A STOP. USUALLY FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY. INTERMITTENT BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT AND AT RANDOM TIMES. SOMETIMES, AFTER DRIVEN AND LEAVING A STOP SIGN/LIGHT OR ENTERING TRAFFIC. ACURA CLAIMS THEY HAVE NEVER DUPLICATED PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE AND NO DTCS SET. OPERATES NORMAL. RECENTLY RETIRED DEALER SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT HESITATED TWICE FOR HIM (NEVER PUT IT IN WRITING), ONCE WITH COMPUTER ATTACHED. ACURA TECH LINE WAS SENT DATA AND RESPONDS OPERATION NORMAL. ACURA DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER STATES ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION. HE STATES TIME LAG BETWEEN THE TIME STARTED, SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR, SENSORS SENDING AND RECEIVING DATA AND VEHICLE RESPONDING. THIS IS A DRIVE BY WIRE SYSTEM THAT INVOLVES A COMPUTER AND SENSORS AND SOMETIMES THEY COMMUNICATE SLOWER IT APPEARS THERE IS A HESITATION. THIS IS A NORMAL PROCESS OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I PRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, RPM DOES NOT CHANGE. SUDDENLY AND AGGRESSIVELY, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD, I THINK CORRESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR POSITION AT THE TIME, AND THE RPM SURGES. I THINK THE VEHICLE DRIVES AND OPERATES FINE AFTER IT IS MOVING. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE ME TO RUN INTO SOMEONE OR BE HIT BY SOMEONE. ACURA'S DENIAL OF THE PROBLEM DOES NOT MAKE IT GO AWAY. IF THE HESITATION WAS NORMAL, EVERY VEHICLE LIKE MINE WOULD HESITATE. IF IT WERE NORMAL, THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. IT IT WERE NORMAL, IT WOULD HESITATE EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. IF THE HESITATION WAS NORMAL, IS IT NOT NORMAL WHEN IT DOESN'T HESITATE? HESITATION BEGAN WITHIN WEES OF PURCHASING FROM THE DEALER. CURRENTLY HAVE 38000+ MILES. HAVE LITERALLY CHANGED THE WAY WE OPERATE THE VEHICLE ANTICIPATION IT WILL HESITATE. SEVERAL VIDEOS SHOWING RPM SURGE WITH ACCELERATOR FULLY DEPRESSED THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HESITATES FROM A STOP. USUALLY FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY. INTERMITTENT BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT AND AT RANDOM TIMES. SOMETIMES, AFTER DRIVEN AND LEAVING A STOP SIGN/LIGHT OR ENTERING TRAFFIC. ACURA CLAIMS THEY HAVE NEVER DUPLICATED PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE AND NO DTCS SET. OPERATES NORMAL. RECENTLY RETIRED DEALER SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT HESITATED TWICE FOR HIM (NEVER PUT IT IN WRITING), ONCE WITH COMPUTER ATTACHED. ACURA TECH LINE WAS SENT DATA AND RESPONDS OPERATION NORMAL. ACURA DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER STATES ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION. HE STATES TIME LAG BETWEEN THE TIME STARTED, SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR, SENSORS SENDING AND RECEIVING DATA AND VEHICLE RESPONDING. THIS IS A DRIVE BY WIRE SYSTEM THAT INVOLVES A COMPUTER AND SENSORS AND SOMETIMES THEY COMMUNICATE SLOWER IT APPEARS THERE IS A HESITATION. THIS IS A NORMAL PROCESS OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I PRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, RPM DOES NOT CHANGE. SUDDENLY AND AGGRESSIVELY, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD, I THINK CORRESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR POSITION AT THE TIME, AND THE RPM SURGES. I THINK THE VEHICLE DRIVES AND OPERATES FINE AFTER IT IS MOVING. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE ME TO RUN INTO SOMEONE OR BE HIT BY SOMEONE. ACURA'S DENIAL OF THE PROBLEM DOES NOT MAKE IT GO AWAY. IF THE HESITATION WAS NORMAL, EVERY VEHICLE LIKE MINE WOULD HESITATE. IF IT WERE NORMAL, THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. IT IT WERE NORMAL, IT WOULD HESITATE EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. IF THE HESITATION WAS NORMAL, IS IT NOT NORMAL WHEN IT DOESN'T HESITATE? HESITATION BEGAN WITHIN WEES OF PURCHASING FROM THE DEALER. CURRENTLY HAVE 38000+ MILES. HAVE LITERALLY CHANGED THE WAY WE OPERATE THE VEHICLE ANTICIPATION IT WILL HESITATE. SEVERAL VIDEOS SHOWING RPM SURGE WITH ACCELERATOR FULLY DEPRESSED THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11102159
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING ON CONSOLE AND THEN CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION" FOLLOWED BY 3RD MESSAGE THAT SAID "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND D LIGHT DISAPPEARS FROM DASHBOARD . WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR CONTINUES AT SAME RATE SPEED THANKFULLY. WHEN PARKED, CANNOT PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND HAVE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR CANNOT BE LOCKED SINCE IT RECOGNIZES CAR IN DRIVE. TAKING TO DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. I DON'T LIKE DRIVING THE CAR SINCE I'M CONCERNED IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AS I'M DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BECOME A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING ON CONSOLE AND THEN CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION" FOLLOWED BY 3RD MESSAGE THAT SAID "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND D LIGHT DISAPPEARS FROM DASHBOARD . WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR CONTINUES AT SAME RATE SPEED THANKFULLY. WHEN PARKED, CANNOT PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND HAVE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR CANNOT BE LOCKED SINCE IT RECOGNIZES CAR IN DRIVE. TAKING TO DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. I DON'T LIKE DRIVING THE CAR SINCE I'M CONCERNED IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AS I'M DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BECOME A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING ON CONSOLE AND THEN CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION" FOLLOWED BY 3RD MESSAGE THAT SAID "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND D LIGHT DISAPPEARS FROM DASHBOARD . WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR CONTINUES AT SAME RATE SPEED THANKFULLY. WHEN PARKED, CANNOT PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND HAVE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR CANNOT BE LOCKED SINCE IT RECOGNIZES CAR IN DRIVE. TAKING TO DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. I DON'T LIKE DRIVING THE CAR SINCE I'M CONCERNED IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AS I'M DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BECOME A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11099060
Recall Date: May 31, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
Mfg Campaign: 11098086
Recall Date: May 26, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LEAKING BLUE FLUID, STARTED SMOKING AND HAD A WEIRD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WAS JUMPING ANOTHER CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY.
Mfg Campaign: 11098086
Recall Date: May 26, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED BETWEEN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACURA OF MODESTO (4325 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 527-7000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED BETWEEN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACURA OF MODESTO (4325 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 527-7000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED BETWEEN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACURA OF MODESTO (4325 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 527-7000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
Mfg Campaign: 11091742
Recall Date: May 4, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11089118
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11089118
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11089118
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED TWICE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, DISPLAYING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE, FUEL EMISSION FAILURE, AND LANE DEPARTURE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER (ACURA OF JACKSON, 828 ADCOCK ST, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS RESET. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH ACURA AND NO PERMANENT REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD RECUR IN 10 TO 10,000 MILES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVID MCDAVID ACURA OF AUSTIN (13553 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78750). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT SHE FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WANTED TO TRADE IT IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING A NEW DIAGNOSIS AND POSSIBLE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11089118
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE ACCELERATING AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 70MPH THE CAR REDUCED POWER AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED AND REVVED UP TO OVER 4K RPMS. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ALL THE WAY INTO IT AND REDUCED SPEED TO 50MPH. EMISSIONS SYSTEM ERROR, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ERROR, SH AWD ERROR AND BLIND SPOT ASSIST ERROR WERE ALL ILLUMINATED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE ACCELERATING AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 70MPH THE CAR REDUCED POWER AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED AND REVVED UP TO OVER 4K RPMS. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ALL THE WAY INTO IT AND REDUCED SPEED TO 50MPH. EMISSIONS SYSTEM ERROR, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ERROR, SH AWD ERROR AND BLIND SPOT ASSIST ERROR WERE ALL ILLUMINATED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE ACCELERATING AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE INTERSTATE AROUND 70MPH THE CAR REDUCED POWER AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED AND REVVED UP TO OVER 4K RPMS. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ALL THE WAY INTO IT AND REDUCED SPEED TO 50MPH. EMISSIONS SYSTEM ERROR, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ERROR, SH AWD ERROR AND BLIND SPOT ASSIST ERROR WERE ALL ILLUMINATED.
Mfg Campaign: 11082599
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LAG OR HESITATION WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THE HESITATION IS SUFFICIENT THAT IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO SHIFT LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS WELL AS TO TURN LEFT AT A STOP SIGN ON A LOCAL STREET. I HAVE DISENGAGED THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE TO MINIMIZE THE ISSUE AT STOP SIGNS AND I AM NOW DRIVING IN SPORTS MODE 100% OF THE TIME BECAUSE THIS MINIMIZES THE HESITATION; HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TO "GUN" THE ENGINE TO ENSURE THAT THE HESITATION DOES NOT RESULT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT EACH TIME I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE OVER THE PAST 1.5 YEARS, AND THEY DENY THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I DO NOT ALLOW OTHER MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY TO DRIVE MY MDX AS I FEAR THEIR INEXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WILL RESULT IN A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LAG OR HESITATION WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THE HESITATION IS SUFFICIENT THAT IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO SHIFT LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS WELL AS TO TURN LEFT AT A STOP SIGN ON A LOCAL STREET. I HAVE DISENGAGED THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE TO MINIMIZE THE ISSUE AT STOP SIGNS AND I AM NOW DRIVING IN SPORTS MODE 100% OF THE TIME BECAUSE THIS MINIMIZES THE HESITATION; HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TO "GUN" THE ENGINE TO ENSURE THAT THE HESITATION DOES NOT RESULT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT EACH TIME I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE OVER THE PAST 1.5 YEARS, AND THEY DENY THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I DO NOT ALLOW OTHER MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY TO DRIVE MY MDX AS I FEAR THEIR INEXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WILL RESULT IN A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT.
Additional Notes:
IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS I HAVE EXPERIENCED A LAG OR HESITATION WHEN I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. THE HESITATION IS SUFFICIENT THAT IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO SHIFT LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS WELL AS TO TURN LEFT AT A STOP SIGN ON A LOCAL STREET. I HAVE DISENGAGED THE AUTO-IDLE FEATURE TO MINIMIZE THE ISSUE AT STOP SIGNS AND I AM NOW DRIVING IN SPORTS MODE 100% OF THE TIME BECAUSE THIS MINIMIZES THE HESITATION; HOWEVER, IT IS NECESSARY TO "GUN" THE ENGINE TO ENSURE THAT THE HESITATION DOES NOT RESULT IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE ISSUE WITH THE ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT EACH TIME I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE OVER THE PAST 1.5 YEARS, AND THEY DENY THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I DO NOT ALLOW OTHER MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY TO DRIVE MY MDX AS I FEAR THEIR INEXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WILL RESULT IN A MAJOR CAR ACCIDENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11073056
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION". THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 15-20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE RPM'S SURGED TO OVER 4,000 RPM. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY. AS OF TODAY THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHY THIS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT PUT MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION". THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 15-20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE RPM'S SURGED TO OVER 4,000 RPM. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY. AS OF TODAY THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHY THIS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT PUT MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE "TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE "D" LIGHT ALSO BEGAN FLASHING. IN ADDITION ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID "BLIND SPOT WARNING MALFUNCTION". THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. IT WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 15-20 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE THE RPM'S SURGED TO OVER 4,000 RPM. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY. AS OF TODAY THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHY THIS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT PUT MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AT RISK. ANY TIME A CAR DOES THIS WITHOUT EXPLANATION ON THE HIGHWAY WARRANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11072860
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR RPMS DO NOT KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED. WHEN DECELERATING IN TRAFFIC RPMS REMAIN HIGH AND THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. GOING DOWN HILLS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND STARTING AGAIN THE CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE ENGINE IS VERY ERRATIC AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. VERY SCARY DRIVING THE CAR. COLD WEATHER MAKES THE SYMPTOMS WORSE. NEED TO WARM UP THE CAR A MINIMUM OF FIVE MINUTES. IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN THE COLD AND THE SURGING IS MORE PROMINENT. NOT GOOD IF YOU LIVE IN COLD CLIMATES. I NEED TO DRIVE THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF A CITY WITH CHILDREN CROSSING THE STREET. I AM AFRAID IF THE CAR SURGES WHEN I BREAK THERE MAY BE AN ACCIDENT WITH A PEDESTRIAN OR I MAY REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. LOOKING TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE WITH A DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE RESOLD!
Corrective Action:
THE CAR RPMS DO NOT KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED. WHEN DECELERATING IN TRAFFIC RPMS REMAIN HIGH AND THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. GOING DOWN HILLS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND STARTING AGAIN THE CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE ENGINE IS VERY ERRATIC AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. VERY SCARY DRIVING THE CAR. COLD WEATHER MAKES THE SYMPTOMS WORSE. NEED TO WARM UP THE CAR A MINIMUM OF FIVE MINUTES. IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN THE COLD AND THE SURGING IS MORE PROMINENT. NOT GOOD IF YOU LIVE IN COLD CLIMATES. I NEED TO DRIVE THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF A CITY WITH CHILDREN CROSSING THE STREET. I AM AFRAID IF THE CAR SURGES WHEN I BREAK THERE MAY BE AN ACCIDENT WITH A PEDESTRIAN OR I MAY REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. LOOKING TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE WITH A DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE RESOLD!
Additional Notes:
THE CAR RPMS DO NOT KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED. WHEN DECELERATING IN TRAFFIC RPMS REMAIN HIGH AND THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. GOING DOWN HILLS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN AND STARTING AGAIN THE CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE ENGINE IS VERY ERRATIC AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATES DO NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. VERY SCARY DRIVING THE CAR. COLD WEATHER MAKES THE SYMPTOMS WORSE. NEED TO WARM UP THE CAR A MINIMUM OF FIVE MINUTES. IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN THE COLD AND THE SURGING IS MORE PROMINENT. NOT GOOD IF YOU LIVE IN COLD CLIMATES. I NEED TO DRIVE THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF A CITY WITH CHILDREN CROSSING THE STREET. I AM AFRAID IF THE CAR SURGES WHEN I BREAK THERE MAY BE AN ACCIDENT WITH A PEDESTRIAN OR I MAY REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. LOOKING TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE WITH A DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE RESOLD!
Mfg Campaign: 11072424
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2018
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING AND HAZARD LIGHTS COM ON HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW IN DEALER SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH I DO NOT FELL SAFE IN CAR THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL ME WEATHER SAFE OR NOT AND DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING AND HAZARD LIGHTS COM ON HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW IN DEALER SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH I DO NOT FELL SAFE IN CAR THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL ME WEATHER SAFE OR NOT AND DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING AND HAZARD LIGHTS COM ON HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW IN DEALER SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH I DO NOT FELL SAFE IN CAR THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL ME WEATHER SAFE OR NOT AND DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM
Mfg Campaign: 11064367
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2018
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