A Fix On the Way For Odyssey Sliding Door Issues?
The 5th generation Odyssey comes with a lot of great features for parents. There’s a vacuum for cleaning up after the kid’s messes, built in WiFi to keep them busy, an intercom to keep them in line, and two power sliding doors that randomly … continue reading
Honda Has an Oil Dilution Solution, For Some
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
Loose Magnet in Electronic Power Steering System
Honda is recalling a small number of 2017-2018 Civics and CR-Vs because of a loose magnet in the electronic power steering system. How bad can a loose magnet be? “Unless it's properly secured, the magnet can dislodge and during a turn where … continue reading
Damaged Circuit Boards Can Disable Airbags in Certain 2019 Honda Models
Honda is recalling 119 of their newest Insight, Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles to replace damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) control units. “Honda says any damage was caused during production and can cause failures of the side airb … continue reading
Georgia Lawsuit Wants a Recall for Honda’s Oil Dilution Problems
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
The Next Phase of Honda’s Massive Takata Recall is Ahead of Schedule
The 4th phase of Honda’s Takata airbag recall is set to get underway next month.
The automaker says it has made a lot of progress with existing recall repairs because plenty of replace airbag inflators are available. The 77.7 percent compl … continue reading
Honda Installed the Wrong Rear Camera Software in the Accord and Insight
Honda is recalling 232,000 Accords and Insights in the USA to repair rear camera problems.
The automaker says the screens can go blank after certain usage events, but Honda didn't say what those events are.
I’m just spitballin’ here, but … continue reading
Puerto Rico Man Sues Honda For Severe Injuries from a Takata Airbag Explosion
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
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
Honda Canada Releases Statement About Earth Dreams Oil Dilution Problem
Honda Canada released a statement acknowledging "Irregularly High Oil Levels in Certain Honda Vehicles" On August 21, 2018.
They say they are currently working on a counter-measure.
Honda is hopeful that vehicle enhancements will … continue reading