Honda Class-Action Lawsuits

Honda Problems Tied to Lawsuits

Oil Dilution in Honda's 1.5L Engine

Excess fuel vapors in Honda’s 1.5-liter engine aren’t burning off and diluting the engine’s oil. This raises the oil level, triggers warning lights, creates a terrible smell, and brings into question the prospect of long-term damage caused …

CR-V Vibration Defect

There are so many vibrations in the 2015-2016 CR-V, particularly at low speed or idle, that owners are starting to get sick. Honda has released a series of videos explaining the issue and a technical service bulletin outlining potential sol…

Gas Smell in CR-V Cabin

Honda says the strong fuel vapors are caused by excess fuel building up in the oil pan. The issue appears to be particularly bad in cold-weather climates. In a letter to consumers, Honda impressively skirted blame by placing it on the drive…

Civic Visor Keeps Falling Down

A federal court has approved a class action lawsuit settlement against Honda after the popular automaker failed to fix or warn owners about defective sun visors. The settlement affects over 2 million Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid owners and …

Civic Rapid and Uneven Tire Wear

The Internet has been abuzz with complaints about uneven and rapidly wearing tires on the 2006-09 Civic. These uneven tire problems can quickly turn into braking issues and also lead to reports of difficult to control vibrations, giving som…

Rodents Chew Soy Wiring

Honda switched to a soy-based coating for their wiring that is more biodegradable. It sounds like a pro-Earth move by the automaker, but the real reason is probably a little less triumphant: the coating costs less than plastic. Still, less …

Excessive Oil Consumption

One of the top complaints about the latest generation of Honda vehicles is how the V6 engines burn through an excessive amounts of oil. Mechanics did their best to place the blame on the owner's driving and maintenance habits, but it was cl…

Civic Hybrid MPG Lawsuit

If you're a Civic Hybrid owner who has been underwhelmed or downright pissed off about your car's MPG performance, you have a couple options.

Accord Premature Brake Wear

The Accord is one of the most popular sedans on the road based on its reputation for dependability over the years. However owners of 2008 2009 Accords (and a small number of 2010 models) are up in arms over premature brake wear that is wide…

Honda Lawsuit News

Lawsuit Says Honda is Concealing Infotainment Bugs

Posted on: March 23, 2019
Source: carcomplaints.com

When a modern infotainment system freezes, it takes other important vehicle functions down with it. Honda has been sued for shipping a defective head unit that repeatedly disables the radio, backup camera, navigation, and other entertainmen … continue reading

Honda Will be Required to Tell Owners About TSB 15-046

Posted on: February 11, 2019
Source: carcomplaints.com

Honda has been upfront about the 2015 CR-V’s vibration problems. A recently settled lawsuit is asking them to be upfront about the solution, too. The automaker has released a series of Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) with suggestions for … continue reading

Honda Has an Oil Dilution Solution, For Some

Posted on: November 1, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

There’s a fix coming for rising oil levels in the CR-V and Civic. But your eligibility largely depends on where you live.
Honda’s N60 service campaign will attempt to fix the oil dilution problem with software updates to the transmission co … continue reading

Georgia Lawsuit Wants a Recall for Honda’s Oil Dilution Problems

Posted on: October 3, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

A proposed class-action lawsuit says it’s time for Honda to take responsibility for the well documented problem of fuel entering the crankcase and diluting the oil in the 1.5L Earth Dreams engine.

According to the lawsuit, [2015-2018] Acco … continue reading

Puerto Rico Man Sues Honda For Severe Injuries from a Takata Airbag Explosion

Posted on: September 27, 2018

A Puerto Rico man has sued Honda after being severely injured by an exploding Takata airbag.

According to the lawsuit, Juan Carlos Veras-Rodriguez was driving a 2002 Acura 3.2 TL on September 6, 2017, in Santurce Puerto Rico when the Acura … continue reading

It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Honda Got Sued For Rising Oil Levels in the Earth Dreams Engine

Posted on: August 26, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

Look, I suppose it was possible Honda was going to make it out of 2018 without getting sued over rising oil levels in their Earth Dreams engine. Just like it’s possible that someone could convince me that a vehicle with one of these engines … continue reading

The Illinois-Based Soy Wiring Lawsuit Has Already Been Dismissed

Posted on: June 5, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

Well, that didn't take long. A soy wiring lawsuit filed a few months ago has been dismissed by a judge.
While the case tried to assert that Honda's "rodent tape" was an admission of a problem with their soy-based wire coating attr … continue reading

Alleged Software Defects in Honda Sensing System Make CR-Vs More Dangerous to Drive

Posted on: May 18, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

A lawsuit alleges that Honda's technology that is aimed at making us safer, is doing the exact opposite.

"Allegedly the systems regularly cause numerous warning messages to intermittently appear, and the CR-Vs fluctuate their highway … continue reading

Insurance Company Pays Out Policy, Then Turns Around And Sues Honda for the Damage

Posted on: April 18, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

When a 2015 Odyssey owner's van went up in flames, he called his insurance company and got a payout. That's usually how those things work. But after the payout, the insurance company turned around and sued Honda saying they should pay for t … continue reading

Another Lawsuit Says Honda’s Soy Wire Insulation is Too Attractive to Rodents

Posted on: March 15, 2018
Source: carcomplaints.com

When Michael Preston's 2015 Accord lost its power steering, he was concerned. When he found out it was because mice had chewed through his car's wires, he was pissed.
His lawsuit, Michael Preston, et al., v. American Honda Motor Company, I … continue reading

Honda’s Parasitic Bluetooth Problem

Posted on: July 3, 2016
Source: carcomplaints.com

A group of Acura owners are suing Honda because they believe problems with the car's bluetooth are draining the batteries.

The HandsFreeLink lawsuit was filed against Honda, parent organization of Acura and one of the first companies to us … continue reading

Continental Airbags Are Injuring Accord Owners

Posted on: February 4, 2016
Source: carcomplaints.com

About 341,000 Honda Accords with Continental Automotive System airbags have been recalled.

"Honda says the 2008-2010 Honda Accords have airbags that can fail to deploy in a crash, something that has so far caused two injuries. Contin … continue reading

Rodents Just Love Honda's Soy Wiring

Posted on: January 30, 2016

A lawsuit says the soy-coated, environmentally friendly electrical wiring used by Honda in 2012-2015 vehicles is irresistible to rabbits, mice, and other rodents. Soy vey.

When the lead plaintiff brought his 2014 Crosstour in for service, … continue reading

It's Been a Bumpy Ride for 2015 CR-V Owners

Posted on: January 6, 2016

The 2015 CR-V has widespread vibration problems that are so bad it's actually made some owners car-sick. Why all the shaking? This was Honda's first attempt at combining their direct-injected "Earth Dreams" engine with a continuou … continue reading

Lawsuit Says the 2015 CR-V Shakes as it Rattles and Rolls

Posted on: October 12, 2015
Source: carcomplaints.com

2015 CR-V owners are sick and tired of their SUVs making them sick and tired. The combination of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the new "Earth Dreams" direct-injection engine has created a vibration nightmare.
So … continue reading

Door Actuator Settlement

Posted on: September 27, 2014
Source: carcomplaints.com

Honda CR-V door lock actuator complaints have flooded the Internet for years. Owners were fed up with the faulty actuator causing the door locks to fail. Now thanks to a class-action settlement, owners of the 2007-2011 CR-V have a little so … continue reading