Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
108 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 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
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: XHP, VHQ
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2024
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 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
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: NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Safety Issue:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Multiple Codes
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
Consumer Complaints
345 ComplaintsHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST PROPULSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A SPEED OR ACCELERATE. AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND POWER CYCLE THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND TWO ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT ACCELERATE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST PROPULSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A SPEED OR ACCELERATE. AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND POWER CYCLE THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND TWO ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT ACCELERATE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST PROPULSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A SPEED OR ACCELERATE. AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND POWER CYCLE THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND TWO ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT ACCELERATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11355570
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST PROPULSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A SPEED OR ACCELERATE. AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND POWER CYCLE THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND TWO ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT ACCELERATE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST PROPULSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A SPEED OR ACCELERATE. AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND POWER CYCLE THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND TWO ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT ACCELERATE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST PROPULSION WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A SPEED OR ACCELERATE. AFTER THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND POWER CYCLE THE CAR. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND TWO ATTEMPTS, THE CAR WOULD STILL NOT ACCELERATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11355570
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE INFORMATION SYSTEM FAILS TO UPDATE AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK WHICH TURNS OFF THE BACKUP CAMERA. MY WIFE IS DISABLED DUE TO NECK AND BACK ISSUES AND NEEDS THE CAMERA TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THE POSSIBLE SOLUTION IS TO REMOVE THE THE BATTERY CABLES. MY WIFE IS 63 AND IS NOT ABLE TO DO THIS. WE HAVE TRIED THE UPDATE FIVE TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESSES AND IT JUST FAILED AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECH. SAYS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF ACURA S THAT DO THIS
Corrective Action:
THE INFORMATION SYSTEM FAILS TO UPDATE AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK WHICH TURNS OFF THE BACKUP CAMERA. MY WIFE IS DISABLED DUE TO NECK AND BACK ISSUES AND NEEDS THE CAMERA TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THE POSSIBLE SOLUTION IS TO REMOVE THE THE BATTERY CABLES. MY WIFE IS 63 AND IS NOT ABLE TO DO THIS. WE HAVE TRIED THE UPDATE FIVE TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESSES AND IT JUST FAILED AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECH. SAYS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF ACURA S THAT DO THIS
Additional Notes:
THE INFORMATION SYSTEM FAILS TO UPDATE AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK WHICH TURNS OFF THE BACKUP CAMERA. MY WIFE IS DISABLED DUE TO NECK AND BACK ISSUES AND NEEDS THE CAMERA TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THE POSSIBLE SOLUTION IS TO REMOVE THE THE BATTERY CABLES. MY WIFE IS 63 AND IS NOT ABLE TO DO THIS. WE HAVE TRIED THE UPDATE FIVE TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESSES AND IT JUST FAILED AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECH. SAYS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF ACURA S THAT DO THIS
Mfg Campaign: 11355436
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED BRAND NEW. AT TWO THOUSAND MILES THE BRAKES ARE SCRUBBING AND GRINDING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY'VE THEN INFORMED US IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. AT 4 THOUSAND MILES THEY ARE MAKING THE SAME NOISE. NOW WE ARE TOLD IT WILL DO NO GOOD TO REPLACE THEM. IS MY VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE?
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED BRAND NEW. AT TWO THOUSAND MILES THE BRAKES ARE SCRUBBING AND GRINDING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY'VE THEN INFORMED US IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. AT 4 THOUSAND MILES THEY ARE MAKING THE SAME NOISE. NOW WE ARE TOLD IT WILL DO NO GOOD TO REPLACE THEM. IS MY VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE?
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED BRAND NEW. AT TWO THOUSAND MILES THE BRAKES ARE SCRUBBING AND GRINDING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY'VE THEN INFORMED US IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. AT 4 THOUSAND MILES THEY ARE MAKING THE SAME NOISE. NOW WE ARE TOLD IT WILL DO NO GOOD TO REPLACE THEM. IS MY VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE?
Mfg Campaign: 11352546
Recall Date: Sep 1, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE WE HAD WITH THE ACURA RDX ON AUGUST 16TH. MY FAMILY, INCLUDING MY 2 CHILDREN & DOG, WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE HOV LINE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE RDX WE JUST LEASED NOT EVEN A MONTH AGO. HE HAD THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL DOING 60 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND DESPITE MY HUSBAND TRYING TO HIT THE GAS, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO AND EVENTUALLY LOST POWER AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP IN THE HOV LANE. HE JUST MISSED GETTING HIT BY THE CAR BEHIND HIM. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW CATASTROPHIC THIS COULD HAVE TURNED OUT. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. HE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT COOL AS IT SAID TO IN THE MANUAL. EVENTUALLY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 - 7 MINUTES, HE TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND IT STARTED. HE DROVE HOME, BUT CLEARLY WE WERE BEYOND SHAKEN.
Corrective Action:
I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE WE HAD WITH THE ACURA RDX ON AUGUST 16TH. MY FAMILY, INCLUDING MY 2 CHILDREN & DOG, WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE HOV LINE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE RDX WE JUST LEASED NOT EVEN A MONTH AGO. HE HAD THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL DOING 60 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND DESPITE MY HUSBAND TRYING TO HIT THE GAS, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO AND EVENTUALLY LOST POWER AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP IN THE HOV LANE. HE JUST MISSED GETTING HIT BY THE CAR BEHIND HIM. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW CATASTROPHIC THIS COULD HAVE TURNED OUT. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. HE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT COOL AS IT SAID TO IN THE MANUAL. EVENTUALLY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 - 7 MINUTES, HE TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND IT STARTED. HE DROVE HOME, BUT CLEARLY WE WERE BEYOND SHAKEN.
Additional Notes:
I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE WE HAD WITH THE ACURA RDX ON AUGUST 16TH. MY FAMILY, INCLUDING MY 2 CHILDREN & DOG, WERE DRIVING HOME ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE HOV LINE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE RDX WE JUST LEASED NOT EVEN A MONTH AGO. HE HAD THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL DOING 60 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND DESPITE MY HUSBAND TRYING TO HIT THE GAS, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO AND EVENTUALLY LOST POWER AND CAME TO A DEAD STOP IN THE HOV LANE. HE JUST MISSED GETTING HIT BY THE CAR BEHIND HIM. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW CATASTROPHIC THIS COULD HAVE TURNED OUT. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. HE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT COOL AS IT SAID TO IN THE MANUAL. EVENTUALLY AFTER BEING TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 - 7 MINUTES, HE TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND IT STARTED. HE DROVE HOME, BUT CLEARLY WE WERE BEYOND SHAKEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11351035
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH ON HIGHWAY, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED TO DECELERATE UNTIL I COULD ONLY GO 25-30 MPH (NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL). I HAD TO DRIVE ABOUT 5 MINS. LIKE THIS (WITH MY 4-WAY FLASHERS ON), AS CARS PASSED AROUND ME AT HIGH SPEED, UNTIL I COULD FIND A SUITABLE PLACE TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER. ONCE SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED, I SHUT OFF THE CAR, WAITED ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THEN RESTARTED THE CAR - THEN EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE FINE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY ACTED LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE LANE ASSIST TECH GETTING CONFUSED BY THE LINES ON THE HIGHWAY, OR BY WATER PUDDLES. THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THAT ANY "CODES" THAT MIGHT HELP THEM FIGURE THINGS OUT WERE LOST. THEY SAID NEXT TIME, DO NOT RESTART THE CAR BUT HAVE IT TOWED RIGHT TO THE DEALER. I POINTED OUT HOW INCONVENIENT AND UNSAFE THAT MIGHT BE TO DO! THEY ALSO SAID THEY HAD HEARD OF NO OTHER 2020 ACURA RDX WITH THIS PROBLEM. I POINTED OUT THAT I FOUND A BUNCH OF OWNERS ONLINE WHO HAS REPORTED THIS WITH 2019 RDXS. THEY CONCEDED THAT THEY JUST DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. FINALLY, I WANT TO NOTE THAT THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD!! I JUST BOUGHT IT AND THIS HAPPENED :(
Corrective Action:
WHEN TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH ON HIGHWAY, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED TO DECELERATE UNTIL I COULD ONLY GO 25-30 MPH (NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL). I HAD TO DRIVE ABOUT 5 MINS. LIKE THIS (WITH MY 4-WAY FLASHERS ON), AS CARS PASSED AROUND ME AT HIGH SPEED, UNTIL I COULD FIND A SUITABLE PLACE TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER. ONCE SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED, I SHUT OFF THE CAR, WAITED ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THEN RESTARTED THE CAR - THEN EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE FINE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY ACTED LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE LANE ASSIST TECH GETTING CONFUSED BY THE LINES ON THE HIGHWAY, OR BY WATER PUDDLES. THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THAT ANY "CODES" THAT MIGHT HELP THEM FIGURE THINGS OUT WERE LOST. THEY SAID NEXT TIME, DO NOT RESTART THE CAR BUT HAVE IT TOWED RIGHT TO THE DEALER. I POINTED OUT HOW INCONVENIENT AND UNSAFE THAT MIGHT BE TO DO! THEY ALSO SAID THEY HAD HEARD OF NO OTHER 2020 ACURA RDX WITH THIS PROBLEM. I POINTED OUT THAT I FOUND A BUNCH OF OWNERS ONLINE WHO HAS REPORTED THIS WITH 2019 RDXS. THEY CONCEDED THAT THEY JUST DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. FINALLY, I WANT TO NOTE THAT THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD!! I JUST BOUGHT IT AND THIS HAPPENED :(
Additional Notes:
WHEN TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH ON HIGHWAY, MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED TO DECELERATE UNTIL I COULD ONLY GO 25-30 MPH (NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL). I HAD TO DRIVE ABOUT 5 MINS. LIKE THIS (WITH MY 4-WAY FLASHERS ON), AS CARS PASSED AROUND ME AT HIGH SPEED, UNTIL I COULD FIND A SUITABLE PLACE TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER. ONCE SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED, I SHUT OFF THE CAR, WAITED ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THEN RESTARTED THE CAR - THEN EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE FINE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE ACURA DEALER AND THEY ACTED LIKE IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE LANE ASSIST TECH GETTING CONFUSED BY THE LINES ON THE HIGHWAY, OR BY WATER PUDDLES. THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THAT ANY "CODES" THAT MIGHT HELP THEM FIGURE THINGS OUT WERE LOST. THEY SAID NEXT TIME, DO NOT RESTART THE CAR BUT HAVE IT TOWED RIGHT TO THE DEALER. I POINTED OUT HOW INCONVENIENT AND UNSAFE THAT MIGHT BE TO DO! THEY ALSO SAID THEY HAD HEARD OF NO OTHER 2020 ACURA RDX WITH THIS PROBLEM. I POINTED OUT THAT I FOUND A BUNCH OF OWNERS ONLINE WHO HAS REPORTED THIS WITH 2019 RDXS. THEY CONCEDED THAT THEY JUST DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. FINALLY, I WANT TO NOTE THAT THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD!! I JUST BOUGHT IT AND THIS HAPPENED :(
Mfg Campaign: 11351036
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11349867
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11349867
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED SYSTEMS SPORADICALLY FAIL TO OPERATE AND IN SOME CASES ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (SPITZER) WAS ALERTED THEY SHOWN NO INTEREST IN EVEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS PERSIST ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11349867
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STATED HE RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HIS RESIDENCE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ACURA COLUMBUS LOCATED AT 4340 W DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017, (614) 761-1222, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,390.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STATED HE RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HIS RESIDENCE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ACURA COLUMBUS LOCATED AT 4340 W DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017, (614) 761-1222, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,390.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STATED HE RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HIS RESIDENCE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ACURA COLUMBUS LOCATED AT 4340 W DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017, (614) 761-1222, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,390.
Mfg Campaign: 11348392
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STATED HE RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HIS RESIDENCE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ACURA COLUMBUS LOCATED AT 4340 W DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017, (614) 761-1222, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,390.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STATED HE RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HIS RESIDENCE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ACURA COLUMBUS LOCATED AT 4340 W DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017, (614) 761-1222, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,390.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STATED HE RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE HIS RESIDENCE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER ACURA COLUMBUS LOCATED AT 4340 W DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017, (614) 761-1222, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,390.
Mfg Campaign: 11348392
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11343575
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11343575
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY DROP SPEED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. I WAS FORCED TO ABANDON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER - NOT IN AN EMERGENCY LANE - IN BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH OR EXCEED 2,000 RPMS. AFTER 3 HOURS OF WAITING IN THIS DANGEROUS LOCATION ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TOW TRUCK. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CEASED BLINKING. I THEN PROCEEDED TO RETURN HOME AND THE PROBLEM RETURNED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME ACCOMPANIED WITH NUMEROUS INDICATOR LIGHTS (E.G., AWD PROBLEM, ABS PROBLEM, ETC). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO POHANKA ACURA IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WAS TOLD THE FIRST TIME THEY CLEARED THE CODES THEY RETURNED, BUT AFTER A SECOND TIME THEY DID NOT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, AND SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CHOICE. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND SAFETY RISK KNOWN TO ACURA. THERE IS A PATENT HISTORY OF ACURA CHOOSING TO NOT IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, ASSOCIATE THIS ANOMALY WITH FUEL CHOICE, AND RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A NEGLIGENT BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ACURA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNEXPECTED, UNANNOUNCED "LIMP MODE" EVENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11343575
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND YOU CAN FEEL THE ABRASIVE RUBBING. I HAVE HAD BOTH THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED AR APPROX 2500 MILES ONLY TO HAVE THE SYMPTOM REOCCURRENCE ABOUT 500 MILES LATER. DEALER SAYS A TICKET HAS BEEN OPENED WITH ACURA TO REMANUFACTURE BRAKE PADS BUT I HAVE NOT HAD AN UPDATE IN OVER TWO MONTHS I THINK. HAPPENS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH
Corrective Action:
FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND YOU CAN FEEL THE ABRASIVE RUBBING. I HAVE HAD BOTH THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED AR APPROX 2500 MILES ONLY TO HAVE THE SYMPTOM REOCCURRENCE ABOUT 500 MILES LATER. DEALER SAYS A TICKET HAS BEEN OPENED WITH ACURA TO REMANUFACTURE BRAKE PADS BUT I HAVE NOT HAD AN UPDATE IN OVER TWO MONTHS I THINK. HAPPENS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH
Additional Notes:
FRONT BRAKES MAKE NOISE AND YOU CAN FEEL THE ABRASIVE RUBBING. I HAVE HAD BOTH THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED AR APPROX 2500 MILES ONLY TO HAVE THE SYMPTOM REOCCURRENCE ABOUT 500 MILES LATER. DEALER SAYS A TICKET HAS BEEN OPENED WITH ACURA TO REMANUFACTURE BRAKE PADS BUT I HAVE NOT HAD AN UPDATE IN OVER TWO MONTHS I THINK. HAPPENS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11342852
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2020 ACURA RDX WITH APPROX 6,200 MILES. DRIVING FROM PITTSBURGH, PA TO NEW JERSEY. I REACHED NEW JERSEY AFTER DRIVING FROM PITTSBURGH. THERE WAS MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS DURING THE DRIVE. THE RAIN ENDED PRIOR TO ME ENTERING NEW JERSEY. I EXITED THE JERSEY TURNPIKE FOR THE ON RAMP TO 195 EAST. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES MPH WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE SO I COULD SAFELY ENTER TRAFFIC. I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE GIVE WAY AS I PRESSED THE PEDAL. THE CAR DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT ON THE FLASHERS. I LET THE CAR RUN AT IDLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WENT OFF SO I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WITH NO LUCK. THE ENGINE WOULD REV A LITTLE BUT THE CAR WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I TRIED THIS MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AT A SLOW SPEED SO I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES AN HOUR. AFTER REACHING MY FRIEND'S HOUSE, I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. ABOUT 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES LATER I TURNED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE HOME WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED OFF. ACURA LOOKED AT THE CAR BUT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. NOT SURE IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE OR AN ENGINE ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
2020 ACURA RDX WITH APPROX 6,200 MILES. DRIVING FROM PITTSBURGH, PA TO NEW JERSEY. I REACHED NEW JERSEY AFTER DRIVING FROM PITTSBURGH. THERE WAS MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS DURING THE DRIVE. THE RAIN ENDED PRIOR TO ME ENTERING NEW JERSEY. I EXITED THE JERSEY TURNPIKE FOR THE ON RAMP TO 195 EAST. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES MPH WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE SO I COULD SAFELY ENTER TRAFFIC. I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE GIVE WAY AS I PRESSED THE PEDAL. THE CAR DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT ON THE FLASHERS. I LET THE CAR RUN AT IDLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WENT OFF SO I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WITH NO LUCK. THE ENGINE WOULD REV A LITTLE BUT THE CAR WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I TRIED THIS MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AT A SLOW SPEED SO I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES AN HOUR. AFTER REACHING MY FRIEND'S HOUSE, I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. ABOUT 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES LATER I TURNED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE HOME WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED OFF. ACURA LOOKED AT THE CAR BUT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. NOT SURE IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE OR AN ENGINE ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
2020 ACURA RDX WITH APPROX 6,200 MILES. DRIVING FROM PITTSBURGH, PA TO NEW JERSEY. I REACHED NEW JERSEY AFTER DRIVING FROM PITTSBURGH. THERE WAS MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS DURING THE DRIVE. THE RAIN ENDED PRIOR TO ME ENTERING NEW JERSEY. I EXITED THE JERSEY TURNPIKE FOR THE ON RAMP TO 195 EAST. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES MPH WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE SO I COULD SAFELY ENTER TRAFFIC. I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE GIVE WAY AS I PRESSED THE PEDAL. THE CAR DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT ON THE FLASHERS. I LET THE CAR RUN AT IDLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WENT OFF SO I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WITH NO LUCK. THE ENGINE WOULD REV A LITTLE BUT THE CAR WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. I TRIED THIS MULTIPLE TIMES. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AT A SLOW SPEED SO I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE. AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 25 MILES AN HOUR. AFTER REACHING MY FRIEND'S HOUSE, I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. ABOUT 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES LATER I TURNED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE HOME WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED OFF. ACURA LOOKED AT THE CAR BUT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. NOT SURE IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE OR AN ENGINE ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11342436
Recall Date: Jul 30, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ON 7/22/2020, I WAS ENTERING THE MASS PIKE FROM I-495 OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. I ACCELERATED TO GET AROUND A BOX TRUCK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR KEPT LOSING SPEED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NEAR A REST STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER (FROM THE MIDDLE LANE) AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND WITH COVID, THERE AREN'T AS MANY CARS ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY FOR MY CHILDREN AND ME IF TRAFFIC LEVELS WERE WHAT THEY USUALLY ARE IN THAT AREA. AS SOON AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRANSFERED ME TO AN ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE WEST COAST THAT WAS STILL OPEN. THE SERVICE TECH I SPOKE TO SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND "MAYBE" IF I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT MIGHT BE OKAY. I ALSO GOOGLED AND SAW THAT THIS EXACT SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THAT AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THEIR CARS WERE FINE. I DID THE SAME, AND THE CAR WENT BACK INTO ITS NORMAL MODE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
ON 7/22/2020, I WAS ENTERING THE MASS PIKE FROM I-495 OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. I ACCELERATED TO GET AROUND A BOX TRUCK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR KEPT LOSING SPEED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NEAR A REST STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER (FROM THE MIDDLE LANE) AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND WITH COVID, THERE AREN'T AS MANY CARS ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY FOR MY CHILDREN AND ME IF TRAFFIC LEVELS WERE WHAT THEY USUALLY ARE IN THAT AREA. AS SOON AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRANSFERED ME TO AN ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE WEST COAST THAT WAS STILL OPEN. THE SERVICE TECH I SPOKE TO SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND "MAYBE" IF I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT MIGHT BE OKAY. I ALSO GOOGLED AND SAW THAT THIS EXACT SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THAT AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THEIR CARS WERE FINE. I DID THE SAME, AND THE CAR WENT BACK INTO ITS NORMAL MODE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Additional Notes:
ON 7/22/2020, I WAS ENTERING THE MASS PIKE FROM I-495 OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. I ACCELERATED TO GET AROUND A BOX TRUCK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR KEPT LOSING SPEED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NEAR A REST STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER (FROM THE MIDDLE LANE) AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND WITH COVID, THERE AREN'T AS MANY CARS ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY FOR MY CHILDREN AND ME IF TRAFFIC LEVELS WERE WHAT THEY USUALLY ARE IN THAT AREA. AS SOON AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRANSFERED ME TO AN ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE WEST COAST THAT WAS STILL OPEN. THE SERVICE TECH I SPOKE TO SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND "MAYBE" IF I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT MIGHT BE OKAY. I ALSO GOOGLED AND SAW THAT THIS EXACT SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THAT AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THEIR CARS WERE FINE. I DID THE SAME, AND THE CAR WENT BACK INTO ITS NORMAL MODE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11341124
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON 7/22/2020, I WAS ENTERING THE MASS PIKE FROM I-495 OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. I ACCELERATED TO GET AROUND A BOX TRUCK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR KEPT LOSING SPEED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NEAR A REST STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER (FROM THE MIDDLE LANE) AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND WITH COVID, THERE AREN'T AS MANY CARS ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY FOR MY CHILDREN AND ME IF TRAFFIC LEVELS WERE WHAT THEY USUALLY ARE IN THAT AREA. AS SOON AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRANSFERED ME TO AN ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE WEST COAST THAT WAS STILL OPEN. THE SERVICE TECH I SPOKE TO SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND "MAYBE" IF I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT MIGHT BE OKAY. I ALSO GOOGLED AND SAW THAT THIS EXACT SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THAT AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THEIR CARS WERE FINE. I DID THE SAME, AND THE CAR WENT BACK INTO ITS NORMAL MODE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
ON 7/22/2020, I WAS ENTERING THE MASS PIKE FROM I-495 OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. I ACCELERATED TO GET AROUND A BOX TRUCK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR KEPT LOSING SPEED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NEAR A REST STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER (FROM THE MIDDLE LANE) AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND WITH COVID, THERE AREN'T AS MANY CARS ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY FOR MY CHILDREN AND ME IF TRAFFIC LEVELS WERE WHAT THEY USUALLY ARE IN THAT AREA. AS SOON AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRANSFERED ME TO AN ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE WEST COAST THAT WAS STILL OPEN. THE SERVICE TECH I SPOKE TO SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND "MAYBE" IF I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT MIGHT BE OKAY. I ALSO GOOGLED AND SAW THAT THIS EXACT SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THAT AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THEIR CARS WERE FINE. I DID THE SAME, AND THE CAR WENT BACK INTO ITS NORMAL MODE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Additional Notes:
ON 7/22/2020, I WAS ENTERING THE MASS PIKE FROM I-495 OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. I ACCELERATED TO GET AROUND A BOX TRUCK AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR KEPT LOSING SPEED. THANKFULLY, I WAS NEAR A REST STOP AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER (FROM THE MIDDLE LANE) AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND WITH COVID, THERE AREN'T AS MANY CARS ON THE ROAD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY FOR MY CHILDREN AND ME IF TRAFFIC LEVELS WERE WHAT THEY USUALLY ARE IN THAT AREA. AS SOON AS I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TRANSFERED ME TO AN ACURA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON THE WEST COAST THAT WAS STILL OPEN. THE SERVICE TECH I SPOKE TO SAID SHE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND "MAYBE" IF I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON, IT MIGHT BE OKAY. I ALSO GOOGLED AND SAW THAT THIS EXACT SITUATION HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THAT AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THEIR CARS WERE FINE. I DID THE SAME, AND THE CAR WENT BACK INTO ITS NORMAL MODE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11341124
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
- 2020 ACURA RDX ASPEC PURCHASED APR2020 NEW - ~2,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SAT, 4JUL2020 - WAS TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST AT ~70 TO 75 MPH - ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE (ON THE LEFT) WHEN CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND ORANGE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF DASHBOARD - I WAS PUSHING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BUT NO ACCELERATION, NO ENGINE REVVING - VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO ~20 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY - TURNED CAR OFF WAITED ~30 SECONDS TURNED CAR BACK ON AND CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY - I REPORTED ISSUE TO ACURA DEALERSHIP - SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE - I RESEARCHED ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED "LIMP MODE" - AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2019 AND 2020 ACURA RDX MODELS - AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH ONE BAR SPACING BETWEEN VEHICLES, START/STOP WAS ON, COMFORT MODE, ALWAYS USE PREMIUM (93) FUEL, GAS TANK WAS ~1/2 FULL, WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~90 DEGREES - AFTER RESTARTING CAR REALIZED THAT HAD CHANGED TO SPORT+ MODE - AT THIS POINT, I NO LONGER TRUST THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE - THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN A FAST MOVING VEHICLE (E.G. 18 WHEELER) BEHIND ME - UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH - VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS
Corrective Action:
- 2020 ACURA RDX ASPEC PURCHASED APR2020 NEW - ~2,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SAT, 4JUL2020 - WAS TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST AT ~70 TO 75 MPH - ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE (ON THE LEFT) WHEN CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND ORANGE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF DASHBOARD - I WAS PUSHING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BUT NO ACCELERATION, NO ENGINE REVVING - VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO ~20 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY - TURNED CAR OFF WAITED ~30 SECONDS TURNED CAR BACK ON AND CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY - I REPORTED ISSUE TO ACURA DEALERSHIP - SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE - I RESEARCHED ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED "LIMP MODE" - AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2019 AND 2020 ACURA RDX MODELS - AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH ONE BAR SPACING BETWEEN VEHICLES, START/STOP WAS ON, COMFORT MODE, ALWAYS USE PREMIUM (93) FUEL, GAS TANK WAS ~1/2 FULL, WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~90 DEGREES - AFTER RESTARTING CAR REALIZED THAT HAD CHANGED TO SPORT+ MODE - AT THIS POINT, I NO LONGER TRUST THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE - THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN A FAST MOVING VEHICLE (E.G. 18 WHEELER) BEHIND ME - UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH - VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS
Additional Notes:
- 2020 ACURA RDX ASPEC PURCHASED APR2020 NEW - ~2,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SAT, 4JUL2020 - WAS TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST AT ~70 TO 75 MPH - ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE (ON THE LEFT) WHEN CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND ORANGE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF DASHBOARD - I WAS PUSHING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BUT NO ACCELERATION, NO ENGINE REVVING - VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO ~20 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY - TURNED CAR OFF WAITED ~30 SECONDS TURNED CAR BACK ON AND CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY - I REPORTED ISSUE TO ACURA DEALERSHIP - SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE - I RESEARCHED ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED "LIMP MODE" - AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2019 AND 2020 ACURA RDX MODELS - AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH ONE BAR SPACING BETWEEN VEHICLES, START/STOP WAS ON, COMFORT MODE, ALWAYS USE PREMIUM (93) FUEL, GAS TANK WAS ~1/2 FULL, WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~90 DEGREES - AFTER RESTARTING CAR REALIZED THAT HAD CHANGED TO SPORT+ MODE - AT THIS POINT, I NO LONGER TRUST THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE - THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN A FAST MOVING VEHICLE (E.G. 18 WHEELER) BEHIND ME - UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH - VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS
Mfg Campaign: 11339164
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2020
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
- 2020 ACURA RDX ASPEC PURCHASED APR2020 NEW - ~2,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SAT, 4JUL2020 - WAS TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST AT ~70 TO 75 MPH - ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE (ON THE LEFT) WHEN CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND ORANGE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF DASHBOARD - I WAS PUSHING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BUT NO ACCELERATION, NO ENGINE REVVING - VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO ~20 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY - TURNED CAR OFF WAITED ~30 SECONDS TURNED CAR BACK ON AND CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY - I REPORTED ISSUE TO ACURA DEALERSHIP - SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE - I RESEARCHED ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED "LIMP MODE" - AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2019 AND 2020 ACURA RDX MODELS - AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH ONE BAR SPACING BETWEEN VEHICLES, START/STOP WAS ON, COMFORT MODE, ALWAYS USE PREMIUM (93) FUEL, GAS TANK WAS ~1/2 FULL, WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~90 DEGREES - AFTER RESTARTING CAR REALIZED THAT HAD CHANGED TO SPORT+ MODE - AT THIS POINT, I NO LONGER TRUST THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE - THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN A FAST MOVING VEHICLE (E.G. 18 WHEELER) BEHIND ME - UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH - VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS
Corrective Action:
- 2020 ACURA RDX ASPEC PURCHASED APR2020 NEW - ~2,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SAT, 4JUL2020 - WAS TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST AT ~70 TO 75 MPH - ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE (ON THE LEFT) WHEN CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND ORANGE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF DASHBOARD - I WAS PUSHING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BUT NO ACCELERATION, NO ENGINE REVVING - VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO ~20 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY - TURNED CAR OFF WAITED ~30 SECONDS TURNED CAR BACK ON AND CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY - I REPORTED ISSUE TO ACURA DEALERSHIP - SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE - I RESEARCHED ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED "LIMP MODE" - AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2019 AND 2020 ACURA RDX MODELS - AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH ONE BAR SPACING BETWEEN VEHICLES, START/STOP WAS ON, COMFORT MODE, ALWAYS USE PREMIUM (93) FUEL, GAS TANK WAS ~1/2 FULL, WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~90 DEGREES - AFTER RESTARTING CAR REALIZED THAT HAD CHANGED TO SPORT+ MODE - AT THIS POINT, I NO LONGER TRUST THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE - THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN A FAST MOVING VEHICLE (E.G. 18 WHEELER) BEHIND ME - UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH - VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS
Additional Notes:
- 2020 ACURA RDX ASPEC PURCHASED APR2020 NEW - ~2,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SAT, 4JUL2020 - WAS TRAVELING ON I-10 WEST AT ~70 TO 75 MPH - ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE (ON THE LEFT) WHEN CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND ORANGE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF DASHBOARD - I WAS PUSHING ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR BUT NO ACCELERATION, NO ENGINE REVVING - VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO ~20 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY - TURNED CAR OFF WAITED ~30 SECONDS TURNED CAR BACK ON AND CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY - I REPORTED ISSUE TO ACURA DEALERSHIP - SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE - I RESEARCHED ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED "LIMP MODE" - AS HAVE MANY OTHER 2019 AND 2020 ACURA RDX MODELS - AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH ONE BAR SPACING BETWEEN VEHICLES, START/STOP WAS ON, COMFORT MODE, ALWAYS USE PREMIUM (93) FUEL, GAS TANK WAS ~1/2 FULL, WEATHER WAS CLEAR ~90 DEGREES - AFTER RESTARTING CAR REALIZED THAT HAD CHANGED TO SPORT+ MODE - AT THIS POINT, I NO LONGER TRUST THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE - THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT HAD THERE BEEN A FAST MOVING VEHICLE (E.G. 18 WHEELER) BEHIND ME - UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH - VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS
Mfg Campaign: 11339164
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2020
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