NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Suspension complaints
21 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 1, 2023
Power TrainSteeringSuspension
The car for the longest time makes a screech at first start and sometimes at other times. Also the steering is off center and wheel turns left and right when brakes applied and when going over bumps. I had steering and shocks and struts replaced and adjusted as well as alignments done problems still there. I had those parts r…
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The car for the longest time makes a screech at first start and sometimes at other times. Also the steering is off center and wheel turns left and right when brakes applied and when going over bumps. I had steering and shocks and struts replaced and adjusted as well as alignments done problems still there. I had those parts replaced due to originally having problems with handling. I took car back to adjust twice still have problem. The noise is still there at start too. Not safe.
NHTSA ODI #11524950
180,000 miles · Mar 22, 2022
Suspension
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the nuts and bolts were not tightened to specs on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired; howeve…
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The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the nuts and bolts were not tightened to specs on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred 8-months later on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that wheel detached due to corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
NHTSA ODI #11457871
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2019
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. IN 2017, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BENT BACKWARDS. IN 2018, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN 2019, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. IN 2017, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BENT BACKWARDS. IN 2018, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN 2019, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BENT BACKWARDS AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT AND AXLE WERE FRACTURED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11192411
61,000 miles · Mar 13, 2018
Electrical SystemSteeringSuspension
VEHICLE IS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD COUPE, V6 EX-L, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 6/28/17: WHEN STARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER AN APPOINTMENT, THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASH. CALLED MECHANIC TO SEEK GUIDANCE. ABOUT HALF WHERE THERE, THE CAR FILLED WITH A LOUD HUM SOUND, THEN ABRUPTLY WENT AWAY. WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH…
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VEHICLE IS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD COUPE, V6 EX-L, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 6/28/17: WHEN STARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER AN APPOINTMENT, THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASH. CALLED MECHANIC TO SEEK GUIDANCE. ABOUT HALF WHERE THERE, THE CAR FILLED WITH A LOUD HUM SOUND, THEN ABRUPTLY WENT AWAY. WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED OFF. TOOK CAR TO THE MECHANIC ANYWAY. ALTERNATOR WAS FAILING. REPLACED ALTERNATOR AT 60,665 MILES. 9/7/17: TOOK CAR TO LOCAL MECHANIC DUE TO PERSISTENT ROCKING NOISE THAT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN SLOWING/BRAKING. INFORMED OF A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING AT ANYTIME DUE TO A CRACK IN THE STEERING RACK AND PINON ASSEMBLY. REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PINON, OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND THE MOTOR MOUNT BY THE DRIVE BELT AREA AT 62,201 MILES. ADDITIONAL PART ORDERED TO COMPLETE THE WORK TORSION ARM BUSHINGS) WAS ORDERED 9/8/17. INSTRUCTED TO RETURN WITH VEHICLE WHEN FOR LATER INSTALL. 9/29/17: RETURNED VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSTALLED TORSION ARM BUSHINGS. DURING THIS WORK, THEY NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE BADLY CRACKED ON BOTH ENDS (PICTURES ATTACHED) WHICH WERE REPLACED AT 62.855 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11078958
Mileage unknown · May 19, 2016
Suspension
6/9/15, AND 5/20/16--HONDA REPLACED RT FRONT AXLE IST TIME 5/20/16 TAKING IT IN FOR EXACT SAME REASON??!! NO ACCIDENTS OR TRAUMA, SHOOK BAD. NOTICED ON LINE OTHERS WITH A CROSSTOUR HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. SHAKING ON FREEWAYS WHEN SLOWDOWN ESPECIALLY. IF I NEED REPLACEMENT-IT SHOULD BE COVERED BUT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS WI…
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6/9/15, AND 5/20/16--HONDA REPLACED RT FRONT AXLE IST TIME 5/20/16 TAKING IT IN FOR EXACT SAME REASON??!! NO ACCIDENTS OR TRAUMA, SHOOK BAD. NOTICED ON LINE OTHERS WITH A CROSSTOUR HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. SHAKING ON FREEWAYS WHEN SLOWDOWN ESPECIALLY. IF I NEED REPLACEMENT-IT SHOULD BE COVERED BUT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS WITHIN A YEAR???? SCARY. THIS MUST BE LOOKED INTO AS A RECALL-I HAVE HAD MANY CARS NEVER EVER AN AXEL PROBLEM EVER ON EVEN OLDER CARS.
NHTSA ODI #10865802
59,000 miles · May 21, 2015
EngineSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SLID TO THE RIGHT WHILE SLOWING DOWN. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE WHEN THE SPEED DECREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE IPM MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SLID TO THE RIGHT WHILE SLOWING DOWN. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE WHEN THE SPEED DECREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE IPM MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
NHTSA ODI #10717825
40,000 miles · May 6, 2015
StructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST TO THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME AND THE FRONT AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #10714881
10,013 miles · Oct 20, 2014
SuspensionWheels
AUGUST 01, 2011. WHIRLING SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT OF CAR. INCREASED SOUND WITH SPEED INCREASE. HONDA DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING IN WARRANTY. 2010 HONDA ACCORD 10,013 MILES. OCTOBER 20 2014 LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPORTED BAD BY HONDA. NO WARRANTY 29,000 MILES. SAME CAR WHAT A JOKE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10648858
72,000 miles · Aug 2, 2014
Suspension
[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10618386
45,450 miles · Apr 22, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainSuspension
ISSUE: FOR PAST 6 MONTHS THESE ISSUES HAS BEEN OBSERVED IN MY HONDA ACCORD V6 EX-L AND HAS INCREASED IN PAST 1 MONTH AND HAS BEEN SEEN AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN PAST MONTH. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR ON A GRADIENT ROADS, THE POWER TRAIN RPM INCREASES TO IN EXCESS OF 4000 RPM AND THE CAR STALLS, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL T…
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ISSUE: FOR PAST 6 MONTHS THESE ISSUES HAS BEEN OBSERVED IN MY HONDA ACCORD V6 EX-L AND HAS INCREASED IN PAST 1 MONTH AND HAS BEEN SEEN AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN PAST MONTH. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR ON A GRADIENT ROADS, THE POWER TRAIN RPM INCREASES TO IN EXCESS OF 4000 RPM AND THE CAR STALLS, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCKUP. YESTERDAY THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL ROAD CONDITION ,AND HAD TO PARK THE CAR, IS IT RELATED TO THESE RECALLS ?#11V395000, #11V004000,#10V640000 APPLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10584170
Official recalls
12Jun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
May 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Sep 27, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Apr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Jan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Aug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Jan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
May 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Feb 2, 2016
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Jan 6, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HONDA ACCORD AND CR-V VEHICLES. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MAY CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPARK FIRING OR THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN ENGINE STALL WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Dec 16, 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 HONDA ACCORD V6 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA PILOT VEHICLES. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT DAMPER BRACKET TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. THE SPINDLE NUTS FOR THE AXLE ON THE ACCORD V6 MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY LOOSE FRONT DAMPER BRACKET BOLTS OR SPINDLE NUTS ON THE PILOT IF NECESSARY. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPINDLE NUTS ON THE ACCORD V6 IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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