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Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 1999

Structure

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THIS WAS A LIGHTLY USED HONDA GIVEN TO ME BY MY FATHER WHO WAS ORIGINAL OWNER. ODOMETER READING WHEN I WAS GIVEN CARE IN 12/97 WAS 60,079. IT COULD COST UP TO $650.00 ACCORDING TO HONDA TO FIX. HONDA WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS WAS A DEFECT, AND SAID MILEAGE ON VEHICLE WAS HIGH. THESE ARE HIGHWAY MILES, AND BEING UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I AM SURE. WHEN I SPOKE WITH THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO ASK ABOUT REPAIRS, THE MANAGER SAID HE'S DONE A FEW OF THEM WHICH COULD COST ANY WHERE FROM 350 TO $650, WHICH LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A COMMON REPAIR ON THIS CAR. NOW THE PASSAGER DOOR HANDLE IS BREAKING (BASICALLY ON A THREAD). AGAIN THIS CAR WAS VERY LIGHTLY USED WHEN IT WAS GIVEN TO ME IN 1997, AND DON'T FEEL MILEAGE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH DOOR HANDLE PERFORMANCE. ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS APPRECIATED. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. *AK

NHTSA ODI #702501

Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 1998

EquipmentPower TrainSeat Belts

WHEEL BEARING FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #537578

Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 1997

Structure

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. FAILED AFTER BEING CLOSED ONE DAY AND HAS NOT OPENED SINCE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #523957

Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 1997

Structure

VEHICLE'S PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S INSIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING REPEATEDLY, CAUSING EXIT OF THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT. HAVING TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #812909

Mileage unknown · May 19, 1997

Structure

OWNER STATES THAT LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE MOLDED AND THAT DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #812356

Mileage unknown · May 1, 1997

Structure

STRUCTUR DOOR ASSSEMBLY: INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LATCH BROKE WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS INOPERATIVE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #811905

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 1997

Structure

POWER DOOR LATCHES ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BROKE, TRAPPING OCCUPANT INSIDE, UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE/OUTSIDE; AGAIN, ON MARCH 1997, SAME PROBLEM WITH LEFT REAR DOOR LATCH; CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE LATCH, REPAIRED BY OWNER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #811843

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 1997

Structure

OWNER STATES THAT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL RUSTED. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT DEALERS HAVE NO ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM.OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #811831

Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 1996

Structure

DRIVERS DOOR LOWER THAN THE REST, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE, AND CAUSING INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO BREAK.

NHTSA ODI #509088

Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 1996

Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR FROM THE OUTSIDE, EA91-013.*AK CONSUMER STATES POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS IRREGULARLY. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #802581

Official recalls

95V103001 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

May 24, 1995

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.

93V056000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Apr 22, 1993

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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