I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I REACTED QUICKLY AND WAS ABLE TO COAST AND PULL OFF ONTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT INTERRUPTING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. I BARELY MADE THE TURN WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING. I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND FOUND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD SOME BURNED CONTACTS. THAT'S WHA…
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. I REACTED QUICKLY AND WAS ABLE TO COAST AND PULL OFF ONTO A SIDE STREET WITHOUT INTERRUPTING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. I BARELY MADE THE TURN WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING. I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND FOUND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD SOME BURNED CONTACTS. THAT'S WHAT CAUSED THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10586158
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
CONSUMER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. ALSO, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW SHORTED OUT. THIS CAUSED A WIRE TO IGNITE AND THERE WERE FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE. THE INTENSE HEAT CAUSED THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO EXPLODE. PLEASE HELP AS SHE STATES SHE NEEDS HELP TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10083439
97,000 miles · Feb 29, 2004
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAULTY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10060059
133,000 miles · Dec 2, 2003
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. *AK *TT *JB
NHTSA ODI #10046350
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2002
Electrical System
1ST REPLACEMENT OF SAME PART DONE BY DEALER AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE REPORTED ITERMITTENT PROBLEMS PRIOR TO END OF WARRANTY. SECOND FAILURE OF SAME PART OCCURRED WITHOUT PRIOR INDICATIONS OR WARNINGS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #760580
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2002
Electrical System
HONDA HAS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM, BUT IT HAS EXPIRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #757249
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2001
Electrical System
THE DEVICE THAT LOCKS THE SHIFT AND STEERING BECOMES INOPERATIVE DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS CAUSES THE KEY NOT TO RELEASE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO THE SHIFTER WILL NOT FUNCTIONING.
NHTSA ODI #785731
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 2000
Electrical System
THIS SENSOR PROBLEM LOCKS THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION AND ALSO PROHIBITS THE DRIVER FROM REMOVING THE KEY FROM THS IGNITION SWITCH. THIS PROBLEMS STARTED IN THE EARLY YEARS FO THE VEHICLE AND HAVE PROGRESSED WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE BUT NO PROBLEMS WERE DISCOVERED. I HAVE S…
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THIS SENSOR PROBLEM LOCKS THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION AND ALSO PROHIBITS THE DRIVER FROM REMOVING THE KEY FROM THS IGNITION SWITCH. THIS PROBLEMS STARTED IN THE EARLY YEARS FO THE VEHICLE AND HAVE PROGRESSED WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE BUT NO PROBLEMS WERE DISCOVERED. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER HONDA OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE EXACT SYMPTONS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #738544
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2000
Electrical System
UNABLE TO RELEASE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH DURING COLD WEATHER SEASON. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #872861
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999
Electrical System
THE ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTER WAS REPLACED IN 1995 - AND REIMBURSED BY HONDA. THE REPLACEMENT FAILED IN SEPTEMBER 1998 AND WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THE THIRD DISTRIBUTER IS BEGINNING TO SHOW SIGNS OF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE NOW (MOMENTARY TOTAL POWER LOSS - AND OCCASIONAL TOTAL LOSS, WITH RESTORATION AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES.)
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.
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NHTSA investigations
6
EA94035 · Seat Belt Buckle Failure
Opened Oct 27, 1994 · Closed Jul 31, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
There is no summary currently available
PE93083 · Stalling
Opened Sep 27, 1993 · Closed Jan 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA91018 · Trunk Lid Failure
Opened Mar 18, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA91013 · Door Lock Actuator Failure
Opened Jan 23, 1991 · Closed Dec 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE91023 · Trunk Lid Failure
Opened Dec 5, 1990 · Closed Mar 18, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE90123 · Door Lock Actuator Failure
Opened Sep 27, 1990 · Closed Jan 22, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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