Honda recalls overview:
- Who: Honda has recently been in the headlines over a number of recalls and class action lawsuits.
- Why: The Honda recalls and class action lawsuits involve concerns relating to brake and rear view camera defects, electric power steering system issues and an alleged variable timing control defect.
- Where: The Honda recalls and class actions affect consumers nationwide.
Honda has been in the headlines recently on account of several recalls and class action lawsuits filed against the automaker.
The Honda recalls have been in regard to brake and rear view camera defects, while the class action lawsuits allege issues with its vehicles’ electric power steering and variable timing control systems.
Honda recalls more than 124,000 vehicles over unexpected loss of brake function
Honda recalled more than 124,000 Civic, Passport, and Pilot vehicles late last month over concerns the vehicles could suffer an unexpected loss of brake function, potentially resulting in a crash.
The recall, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published June 29, applies to certain model year 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.
Honda says it received two warranty claims related to the recall since September 2022, with no reports of crashes, injuries or deaths connected to the issue.
Honda recalls nearly 400 vehicles over defective brake hold concerns
Honda initiated another recall last month for nearly 400 of its model year 2023 Civic, Accord, Acura RDX and Acura Integra vehicles over concerns they were manufactured with defective brake holds.
The automaker initiated the recall over concerns the brake holds were damaged in production, causing the affected Honda vehicles to move while the brake hold is activated.
Honda says it has not received any reports of injury connected to the recall and plans to contact all impacted vehicle owners by mail starting July 24.
Honda recalls more than 1.1 million Odyssey, Pilot, Passport vehicles over rearview camera concerns
Honda recalled more than 1.1 million of its Odyssey, Pilot, and Passport vehicles in June over concerns they were equipped with defective rearview cameras that may not display properly.
The recall, which the NHTSA published June 15, applies to model year 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey, 2019-2022 Honda Pilot and 2019-2023 Honda Passport vehicles.
“A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver’s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury,” the Honda recall states.
As of June 8, Honda says it received 273,870 warranty claims related to the recall, with no reports of injuries or death.
Honda knowingly sold vehicles with defective variable timing control actuators, says class action
More than a dozen individuals filed a class action lawsuit against Honda earlier this month, arguing the automaker concealed a variable timing control actuator defect in some of its vehicles.
The group argues the alleged defect can result in catastrophic engine failure, in addition to posing a safety hazard.
The alleged timing control actuator defect affects model year 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a 2.4-liter engine, 2012 Accords with an L4 engine and 2012-2015 Crosstours with an L4 engine, according to the Honda class action.
Honda is accused of knowing about the alleged defect but deciding to conceal it and continuing to sell the defective R44 Actuator prior to introducing a replacement actuator in February 2016.
Honda produced 2022-2023 Civic vehicles with defective electric power steering systems, class action claims
In April, a pair of drivers filed a class action lawsuit against Honda, arguing the automaker manufactured its model year 2022-2023 Honda Civic vehicles with defective electric power steering systems.
The drivers argue the impacted vehicles’ electric power steering systems “have the propensity to ‘stick,’ which requires a momentary increase in steering effort that can result in steering overcorrections that could lead to collisions.”
Honda either knew or should have known about the alleged defect due to its prerelease vehicle testing, according to the Honda class action, which accuses the automaker of failing to disclose the alleged issue to consumers.
Also in April, a driver filed a similar class action lawsuit claiming the automaker sold model year 2022-2023 Honda Civic vehicles with electric braking systems that can stick when the vehicles are driven at highway speeds.
The consumer behind the complaint argues the alleged defect can cause vehicle owners to overcorrect, resulting in an increased risk of a collision.
Honda is accused of knowing about the alleged issue but failing to disclose the issue while actively concealing it from the public.
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WISH THEY HAD THIS CLASS ACTION CLAIMS YEARS AGO ! I BOUGHT A HONDA PILOT 2004 AND UP TO THIS DAY THEY HAVENT REPAIRED THE AIR BAG AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS ! HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK & PINION TWICE .! AND ALWAYS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING … IT LOCKED ON ME A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING IT !! ALMOST CRASH !
2018 honda accord touring sport my acc and collision mitigation aren’t working properly almost caused me to crash the other day. I am a single mother and am disabled honda won’t do anything. Ivwas told I could bring it in and they could reset the warning lights or I could disconnect the negative turmoil on my battery for ten minutes reconnect and drive a mile shut off and turn back on my vehicle and it would reset. That is all they can do unfortunately. This is completely unacceptable I am scared to drive my car after almost being smashed from behind the other day when my car suddenly wouldn’t gain speed even though my foot was on the gas pedal. I was in 5 o’clock rush hour traffic and barely made it off the road. Please if you can help me or point me to someone who possibly can help before I end up a statistic because of Honda Motor Company’s negligence.
A friend inherited a Honda Ridgeline that hesitates when driving and suddenly loses power and feels as if stalling out. 2019 with 42,000 miles and had less when they began being the new owner. There’s a class action lawsuit on several different things relating to the issue how can he get a chance to get the vehicle fixed or exchanged?
I own a 2013 Honda CR-V. The variable timing control caused me to need a repair on my car that cost over $2200. The VTR, timing chain, and all of its required other parts were replaced when the Honda dealer service person told me that the entire engine would be damaged should the timing chain break suddenly.
I have a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The transmission went out at 106,000 miles. The dealership had checked it 4 months before. Please send me any information you have regarding transmissions on this model
I have a 2018 Honda Civic. Please let me know if I am affected. Thanks so much.
Mt Honda Pilot has been stalling when stopped for months. I have taken it to multiple places, changed the key fob batteries, and no once can decisively tell me what’s wrong with the car or why it won’t work (although several places have tried to sell me batteries, replace the alternator, etc). This has caused me a great deal of anxiety every time I drive the car because I don’t know when it’s going to happen. Today I learned about the class action lawsuit and how to disable to the idle stop so I feel a little safer. For now. As a life long Honda driver it’s appalling they know of this problem and didn’t inform customers.
Please contact me regarding this class action lawsuit. This has happened to me TWICE!!!!
Please add me, honda civic 2022
Please contact me regarding this. I was in an accident in my Honda due to the faulty breaking system with my Honda. Please contact me. I reached out to Honda but to no avail.
Keep me informed please 2019 passport and every time I report an issue they do their inspection and nothing. Then later down the line recalled! This has been the worst purchase from Honda nothing but a bunch of electrical issues inside and out.