TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, LOCK OUT, CAR NOT MOVING. VAN CANNOT GO IN REVERSE. BEFORE IT HAPPENED NOTICE THAT WHEN TURNING LEFT, INDOOR LIGHTING FLICKERS ESPECIALLY OBVIOUS AT NIGHT TIME DRIVING. AT STOP IT HESITATE AND WHEN STEPPING AT ACCELERATOR, THE VAN JERKS AND JUMPS TO HIGH SPEED CAUSING ME TO BRAKE RIGHT AWAY, F…
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TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, LOCK OUT, CAR NOT MOVING. VAN CANNOT GO IN REVERSE. BEFORE IT HAPPENED NOTICE THAT WHEN TURNING LEFT, INDOOR LIGHTING FLICKERS ESPECIALLY OBVIOUS AT NIGHT TIME DRIVING. AT STOP IT HESITATE AND WHEN STEPPING AT ACCELERATOR, THE VAN JERKS AND JUMPS TO HIGH SPEED CAUSING ME TO BRAKE RIGHT AWAY, FELT A WHIPLASH EVERY TIME. CHECK RECALL ENDED AFTER SEVEN YEARS BUT OWNER DID NOR RECEIVE ANY LETTER FROM HONDA OFFICE ABOUT THE RECALL. TRY TO CONTACT HONDA BUT TOLD ME RECALL ENDED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10578801
139,000 miles · Oct 13, 2009
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HAZY HEADLAMPS. THIS IS A QUOTE FROM POPULAR MECHANICS THAT DESCRIBES MY PROBLEM BETTER THAN I COULD: "MOST CARS AND A LOT OF TRUCKS TODAY ARE MANUFACTURED WITH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES THAT USE QUARTZ-HALOGEN BULBS PLUGGED INTO THE BACK OF A LARGE PLASTIC REFLECTOR. THE OUTER SURFACE OF THESE HEADLAMP MODULES IS MOLDED POLY…
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HAZY HEADLAMPS. THIS IS A QUOTE FROM POPULAR MECHANICS THAT DESCRIBES MY PROBLEM BETTER THAN I COULD: "MOST CARS AND A LOT OF TRUCKS TODAY ARE MANUFACTURED WITH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES THAT USE QUARTZ-HALOGEN BULBS PLUGGED INTO THE BACK OF A LARGE PLASTIC REFLECTOR. THE OUTER SURFACE OF THESE HEADLAMP MODULES IS MOLDED POLYCARBONATE PLASTIC. THAT PLASTIC IS MUCH LIGHTER THAN GLASS AND FAR MORE RESISTANT TO STONE CHIPS AND CRACKS. HOWEVER, AFTER A FEW YEARS OF EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND ATMOSPHERIC CHEMICALS, POLYCARBONATE HAS A TENDENCY TO GET HAZY." RECENTLY I THOUGHT ONE OF MY HEADLAMPS HAD GONE OUT ON MY 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. TURNED OUT THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP COVER IS WAS JUST A TOTAL HAZE & MESS AND REALLY KNOCKING DOWN THE LAMP LIGHT. I SUSPECT THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT FROM MY HEADLIGHT IS DIMINISHED BY AT LEAST 50 PERCENT, MAYBE MORE. LOOKING AT OTHER VARIOUS OTHER CARS ON A TRIP THROUGH A PARKING LOT SHOWS TONS OF OTHERS WITH IDENTICAL PROBLEMS. NOT A HARD PROBLEM TO CONFIRM. SO MY QUESTION IS: WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT PERMIT CAR MAKERS TO USE PLASTIC FOR HEADLAMP COVERS WHEN EVERY SINGLE CAR WILL, IN TIME, HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHED HEADLIGHT OUTPUT AS A RESULT OF THIS HAZY BUSINESS? SEEMS WE'RE PUTTING EVERYBODY AT RISK JUST TO SAVE A FEW BUCKS. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. THE SIMPLE, RATIONAL, INTELLIGENT SOLUTION SEEMS TO GO BACK TO REQUIRING GLASS HEADLAMP COVERS. PROBLEM SOLVED. THANKS FOR LISTENING! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10287279
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2009
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH SYLVAINIA SILVERSTAR II, MODEL NUMBER 90003/HB2 (NA). THE EPC CODE IS 046135317279. THE CONTACT PURCHASED REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT BULBS AND EIGHT MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT FIXTURE FAILED. HE FEELS THAT THE LIGHT FIXTURE SHOULD AT LEAST LAST A COUPLE OF YEARS. HE ALSO FEELS THAT THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH SYLVAINIA SILVERSTAR II, MODEL NUMBER 90003/HB2 (NA). THE EPC CODE IS 046135317279. THE CONTACT PURCHASED REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT BULBS AND EIGHT MONTHS LATER, THE LIGHT FIXTURE FAILED. HE FEELS THAT THE LIGHT FIXTURE SHOULD AT LEAST LAST A COUPLE OF YEARS. HE ALSO FEELS THAT THE BULBS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO THE 200 HOURS OF LIGHT THE FIXTURE OFFERS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE LIGHTS WERE DESIGNED TO LAST ONLY 200 HOURS AND NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE MADE. THE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10254868
111,916 miles · Jul 20, 2007
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY. THE DOOR OPEN ALARM CONTINUES TO CHIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS THE MOTOR ON THE SLIDING DOOR AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY. THE DOOR OPEN ALARM CONTINUES TO CHIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS THE MOTOR ON THE SLIDING DOOR AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 111,916. THE DEALER STATED CHECK LENS ON CYCLOPS BRAKE LIGHT, SMALL LENS ACCESS COVER BROKEN. UPDATED 08/28/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10197077
Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2005
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OUR 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY IS ON ITS FOURTH SET OF BULBS FOR THE HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP FIXTURE. I NOTICE AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF ODYSSEY MINIVANS WITH THESE LIGHTS OUT. I THINK THE FIXTURE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR POORLY DESIGNED.
NHTSA ODI #10127160
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2003
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REAR HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP IS OUT AND INSTRUMENT INDICATOR FAILS TO LIGHT INDICATING BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10047228
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2002
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HIGH CENTER BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #785834
Mileage unknown · Nov 16, 2000
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NO LIGHTS, CAN'T START THE CAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736424
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2000
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RECALL 00V183000. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN AUGUAT 2000.*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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator 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 air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL ODYSSEY MINVANS BUILT FROM DECEMBER 3, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1999. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE APPROXIMATELY 1,612 ODYSSEY MINIVANS THAT HAD THE LATCHES REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V-158 OR UNDER WARRANTY, THAT MAY NEED TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED AGAIN. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY HONDA TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LATCH ASSEMBLY. LATCHES WITH THE SUSPECT DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A FUSE BLOWS, ENGINE POWER, OR OPERATION OF ANY OR ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR LIGHTING, OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IN BAD WEATHER, COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE WIRE HARNESS AND METAL PIPE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM. IF ANY WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, AND THEN INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE COVERING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FRONT BODY/FRAME IS MISSING SPOT WELDS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE MISSING WELDS MIGHT AFFECT THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION PERFORMANCE IN A COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS INSPECTED ALL THE VEHICLES AND THEY WERE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY WELDED.
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PE06007 · Front Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Jan 24, 2006 · Closed May 24, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE POPULATION OF 116,000 VEHICLES IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (AHM) DATA IDENTIFYING ORIGINAL STATE OF SALE OR DELIVERY.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (SV) UTILIZE LIGHT WEIGHT COIL SPRINGS MANUFACTURED FROM HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS).IF THE COATING MATERIAL OF A HSS SPRING IS BREACHED, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS (SALT) MAY ATTACK THE SPRING.SPRING CORROSION RESULTS IN A STRESS RISER AND MAY CAUSE A FRACTURE.DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION WHERE THE SPRING BREAKS, THE JAGGED EDGE MAY PIERCE THE TIRE; A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE MAY OCCUR AND CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OR CRASH.SV SPRING FAILURE MECHANICS AND TIRE CONTACT LIKELIHOOD ARE DISCUSSED IN AN AHM PRESENTATION TO ODI DATED APRIL 20TH, 2006 (AVAILABLE ON ODI?S WEB SITE; WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV).AHM?S PRESENTATION IDENTIFIED TWO MECHANISMS WHICH CAUSE THE SPRING COATING TO BECOME BREACHED; 1) CONTACT WITH THE LOWER SPRING SEAT, AND 2) ENTRAPMENT OF ABRASIVE MATERIALS BETWEEN THE SILENCER TUBE AND SPRING.THE PRESENTATION COMPARED SV SPRING FRACTURE RATES TO THE HONDA MDX MODEL, A SISTER VEHICLE RECALLED FOR FRONT SPRING FRACTURE UNDER NHTSA RECALL 05V385, AND TO OTHER VEHICLES INVESTIGATED AND OR RECALLED FOR FRONT SPRING FRACTURE.THE SPRING FRACTURE RATE FOR THE SV, WHICH IS ABOUT HALF THE RATE OF THE MDX MODEL EVEN THOUGH THE SV'S HAVE ONE YEAR LONGER IN SERVICE, IS COMPARABLE TO RATES OBSERVED IN PRIOR SPRING FRACTURE INVESTIGATIONS THAT WERE CLOSED WITH NO RECALL AND LOW IN COMPARISON TO INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL.OF THE 7 REPORTS ODI IDENTIFIED ALLEGING TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO SPRING FRACTURE, 6 INVOLVED SPRING-TIRE CONTACT WHICH RESULTED IN SLOW OR NO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE; ODI WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY THE ONE REPORT ALLEGING A PUNCTURE OCCURRED.ODI NOTES THAT THE SV FRONT SPRING DIFFERS FROM THE MDX SPRING IN THAT IT HAS A SINGLE SILENCER TUBE (UPPER ONLY, AS OPPOSED TO UPPER AND LOWER ON THE MDX) WHICH IS, ACCORDING TO AHM, LOCATED IN AN AREA LESS LIKELY TO RESULT IN A TIRE PUNCTURE SHOULD A FRACTURE OCCUR.A DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
RQ00014 · Upexpected Opening Of Sliding Door
Opened Jul 28, 2000 · Closed Apr 25, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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