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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
1025–50K
1850–75K
2175–100K
44100–150K
44150K+
145 reports with mileage · 193 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
61 crash reports5 fire reports44 injury reports
What owners actually said
338 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2000
Power Train
TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE AND/OR FREEZE INTO FIRST GEAR. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT SPEEDS ANYWHERE FROM 1MPH TO 25MPH. THE FIRST TIME THAT IT HAPPENED THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM BUT AFTER BEING HOOKED TO COMPUTER THE PROBLEM DIAPPEARED AND COULD NOT BE REPEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO US AND ON THE REPAIR FORM IT…
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TRANSMISSION WOULD DISENGAGE AND/OR FREEZE INTO FIRST GEAR. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT SPEEDS ANYWHERE FROM 1MPH TO 25MPH. THE FIRST TIME THAT IT HAPPENED THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM BUT AFTER BEING HOOKED TO COMPUTER THE PROBLEM DIAPPEARED AND COULD NOT BE REPEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO US AND ON THE REPAIR FORM IT SAID THAT CUSTOMER WILL DRIVE AND MONITOR. 3 MONTHS LATER THE SAME THING. MY WIFE HAD HE SON IN THE CAR AND LUCKEY ENOUGH THEY WERE ON A SIDE STREET AND NOT PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. *AK
NHTSA ODI #717715
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES
NHTSA ODI #717552
Mileage unknown · Nov 26, 1999
Structure
VISUAL RUST SPOTS ON INTERIOR SIDES OF BOTH DOORS. SUNROOF MAKES WEIRD NOISE ON BUMPS.
NHTSA ODI #715268
Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 1999
Electrical System
FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO ALERT OF ENGINE PROBLEMS, SO NO OIL OR ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF.THE ENGINE WASN'T GETTING ANY OIL TO IT,AND OF COURSE THIS ALSO INVOLVES A MALFUNCTION OF THE "OIL PUMP".
NHTSA ODI #715179
Mileage unknown · Nov 15, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING I A COLLISION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #852902
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 1999
Power Train
CLUTCH SLIPPING WITH ONLY 8000 MILES NOT RACED REGULAR DAILY DRIVING DEALER SAYS NORMAL
NHTSA ODI #714130
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 1999
Seat Belts
DESIGN FLAW OF THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SHOULDER BELT OPERATED ERRATICLY TRAPPING THE CHILD IN THE SEAT WITH THE BELT PORTION WRAPPED AROUND THE CHILD NECK. HOWEVER, THE BELT WAS REMOVED BY CUTTING THE BELT OFF FROM AROUND CHILD'S NECK. DEALER REPLACED THE SHOULDER BELT. *YC
NHTSA ODI #851488
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
CONSUMER'S SON HAD A FRONT END COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY- DRIVER WAS INJURED. NOT SURE OF HOW FAST DRIVER WAS TRAVELING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850929
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1999
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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