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A group of consumers says that Honda CR-V and Accord vehicles are affected by a parasitic draining defect that causes electrical components to draw down the battery – even when the car is turned off.
Lead plaintiffs Andre Cruz, Mitchell Bryon Pazanki, Dayane Tessinari, and Fernanda Nunes Ferreira lodged a nationwide class action lawsuit in Florida federal court Tuesday. They say that Honda knew of the parasitic draining defect that leaves owners of 2017-2019 CR-Vs and 2016-2019 Accords with unexpectedly dead batteries.
Each of the plaintiffs claim that the batteries in their Honda Accords or CR-Vs failed prematurely due to the alleged battery defect.
Parasitic draining allegedly occurs when electrical components in a vehicle fail to shut down once the vehicle is parked and turned off, which in turn allows the components to continue consuming power from the battery. The vehicle safety defect can leave motorists stranded, potentially in dangerous situations, say the plaintiffs who also point out that the problem can affect emergency hazard lights and headlights.
The plaintiffs say that even replacing the battery does not cure the defect.
“Repeated draining of a vehicle’s battery progressively weakens a battery until ultimately the battery fails and needs to be replaced,” explains the class action lawsuit. “Even prior to complete failure of a battery, excessive draining can cause electrical components of the vehicle such as hazard lights, headlights, and taillights to fail without warning, including when the vehicle is being driven.”
The class action lawsuit contends that car owners should expect their batteries to last approximately six years or more. The parasitic draining defect allegedly affecting Honda Accord and CR-V vehicles results in a much shorter battery life.
The plaintiffs say that they and other consumers would not have purchased or paid as much for their Honda Accord or CR-V vehicles had they known about the battery defect. They allege that the carmaker knew of the parasitic draining defect, but hid the problem from the public.
Indeed, Honda was hit with a parasitic draining defect class action lawsuit lodged in Iowa federal court in May of this year.
The plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit allege that Honda touts the CR-V and Accord as safe and reliable vehicles. In total, the carmaker has sold and leased millions of these vehicles that allegedly suffer from the parasitic drain defect, they say.
In addition to the plaintiffs’ experiences, the class action lawsuit points out consumer complaints lodged with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over Honda CR-V and Accord batteries. The plaintiffs accuse Honda of violating state consumer protection laws and federal warranty laws, as well as fraud and unjust enrichment, by knowingly selling cars with the parasitic draining defect.
The plaintiffs seek to represent Honda CR-V and Accord owners and lessees nationwide, along with a Florida subclass.
The class action lawsuit wants to hold Honda responsible for the expenses suffered by Accord and CR-V owners, along with statutory and civil penalties, and attorney and court fees.
Do you own a Honda CR-V or Accord? Have you had issues with the battery? Tell us about it in the comment section below!
The lead plaintiffs are represented by Mark. J. Dearman and Eric S. Dwoskin of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, and Marc A. Wites of the Wites Law Firm.
The Honda CR-V, Accord Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Cruz, et al. v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Case No. 0:21-cv-61130-XXXX in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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190 thoughts onHonda CR-V, Accord Parasitic Draining Defect Alleged In Class Action Lawsuit Over Batteries
Add. My 2017 Cr-V has this issue. I’m owned three CR-V’s and this is the first time I’ve ever had an issue where the battery dies every 2 years.
I got my CRV in 2018, and my battery died in 2 1/2 years. When I called the dealership, they said its normal for a battery to only last a few years. I ended up replacing the battery with my local mechanic and he said the battery should be good for around 5 years.
Please add me to the list I have a 2014 Hyundai Sonata I was driving and it cut completely off on me while I was in traffic
Please add me. I have a 2018 Honda CRV and am now worried about being stranded.
Yes, I have had problems with this.
I have a 2014 Honda CRV with low mileage. The battery has suddenly “failed” 5+ times over the years. Every time I would go to the dealership to have it checked – the battery is fine. I have had the battery replaced 3 times and finally had a new starter installed, which was expensive.
Yes I have had that happen to me has well with my 2014 Accord
I bought a Honda Pilot new in 2006. I have bought multiple new car batteries. Now I know that it is due to a parasitic drainage issue. Please add me
I have a 2015 CRV bought in 2016 I have replaced three batteries so far
Add me to the list please