Honda defect class action overview:
- Who: Two Honda drivers sued the automaker.
- Why: The plaintiffs allege 2022-2023 Honda Civics equipped with electric power steering have a defect.
- Where: The Honda defect class action lawsuit was filed in a California federal court.
- What are my options: CarShield carries many options when it comes to vehicle protection plans.
Two Honda drivers sued the automaker alleging some 2022-2023 Honda Civics have a dangerous defect.
Plaintiff Omar Gonzalez and Johnathan Nesbitt filed the class action lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co. on April 24 in a California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
They look to represent anyone who purchased or leased a 2022-2023 Honda Civic equipped with electric power steering (EPS).
According to the lawsuit, the vehicles all have identical EPS systems designed to help drivers steer the vehicle by reducing the effort needed to turn the wheel. However, the vehicles’ EPS systems were allegedly plagued by problems from the outset, the lawsuit states.
“They have the propensity to ‘stick,’ which requires a momentary increase in steering effort that can result in steering overcorrections that could lead to collisions,” the Honda class action says.
Honda knows or should have known about the defect, plaintiffs say
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received scores of complaints and Early Warning Reporting Field Reports about the risk, the lawsuit states.
“Honda has long known or should have known of the EPS problems from pre-release vehicle testing, consumer complaints, and other sources,” according to the Honda defect class action. “Yet Honda failed to disclose and actively concealed information about the dangerous EPS problems from the public; continues to manufacture, distribute and sell the class vehicles without such disclosure; and refuses to fix the problem.”
The plaintiffs sued for violations of state consumer protection acts and breach of implied warranties. They seek certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
Honda also recently issued a recall of 330,318 vehicle side-view mirrors, with an estimated 1% defective, due to an issue with the adhesive on the mirrors’ heating pad.
What do you think of the allegations in this Honda defect class action? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by Christopher R. Pitoun, Steve W. Berman and Sean R. Matt of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP.
The American Honda Motor Co. class action lawsuit is Omar Gonzalez et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Case No. 2:23-cv-03082, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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6 thoughts onHonda class action claims electric power steering systems have ‘stick’ defect
Please help, accident april 12, 2024, Steering wheel and brakes locked on while I was on I95 FRACTURED L3-L4-L5
My fiancé also had same thing happen to him. Just not the severe injuries
Bought the Honda this year, only has 35,000 miles and steering started sticking. Hard to stay within the lane as it pulls hard to the left and right. Brought to the dealership and told it is a known issue and they have ordered parts that wont be available until “at least” October 3rd but advised that I could drive the car anyway. I dont feel this is safe and it is putting my life at risk but dont have another vehicle to depend on.
I have the same problem in my with the steering 2023 honda civic only 5k miles and im having trouble getting help.
I too own a 2019 Honda Santa fe and have now received 2 separate defect imm personal safety alert issues.one involves putting vehicle in park and vehicle pay still once parked rather your in vehicle or out.vehicle can still then take off moving forward of backward by itself..some electric chip faulty defect computer stuff in vehicle. I pulled over side of rd last month and parked a second to deal with kid in bck seat. All a sudden with jigger jogging towards me on rd..vehicle drive forward and went off side of road into huge ditch with all of us inside..I got flung to right side as vehicle went into ditch and whole left lmside.wheels and all lifted high off ground..almost causing vehicle to flip with all inside. Suffered minor injuries..cuts to my back and shoulders n bruises etc.took photos off all. All others were ok. Had to climb out of drivers side windows..up and climb put in case went ahead and flipped while stuck up on air. Whole drivers side..scary moment..jogger ran to help. Got witness who saw all..and then had to wait on side of rd for tow to come and had to pay tow company to save vehicle I’ve only had a yr n half. Now all these recalls and defects keep coming..after my off rd by itself incident..then 2 weeks after got that felt recall part notice from Honda. They claim take to any Honda dealer and they have to fix computer chip issue for free at no charge to consumer..so have to take off work..miss income. Moss a while day n pay for sitters etc.to go into Memphis and sit and wait probably all day for them to fix just that first issue..other day another defect recall notice about an actual defective part that also could cause injury etc to people in vehicle and or others outside around vehicle..need to seek attorney advice ,info.want to file suite for damages to vehicle when moved self forward off into ditch almost flipping and the damage it caused to body..needs to be fixed.repaired. want to seek claim for my injuries sustained with evidence.witness and pics. And recouped towing fees etc.
I have a 2018 Honda civic. My vehicle also has the tendency to steering sticking issues. I have never complained bc I thought it was designed that way, but never liked it.