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following a petition and a strong uptick in complaints. The cars suddenly deviate from their intended path and pull hard to one side.…
keep reading article "2013-2015 Accord Under Investigation For Strange Steering Behavior"The pumps have a defect that'll cause them to stop pumping fuel to the engine. You don't need to be a mechanic to see why that's a problem.…
keep reading article "Honda Recalls More DENSO Fuel Pumps That Are Really Bad at Pumping Fuel"A new lawsuit suggests that the batteries in the 2017-2019 Accord and CR-V are simply too weak to run the car's electrical systems. Couple that with a parasitic drain and you've got yourself a killer combo if you're a big fan of curse words and walking to work.…
keep reading article "Honda Owners Feel Drained By Their Underpowered Batteries"The lawsuit claims that windshields in the 5th generation CR-V are subject to stress cracks from excessive pressure from the frame. Honda's warranty is supposed to cover any broken glass that is the result of a defect but continually denies a defect exists.
While dismissing the lawsuit is a blow to other owners experiencing the same problem, the action was dismissed without prejudice as to the claims of the members of the putative class other than Plaintiff
which leaves future lawsuits in play.
with an offer so low it's borderline insulting. A 2009 lawsuit says 5-speed automatic transmissions in some 2002-2004 Honda and Acura vehicles have a defect in the 3rd clutch. That defect can cause the transmission to suddenly downshift from 5th to 2nd gear. That's one way to reach your heart rate goal on your FitBit.
Honda has continually denied the allegations but are ready to put this whole ordeal behind them with a ... checks notes ... $25 credit towards the future purcahse of Honda parts. And you must live in California. Oh I'm sorry, should I have told you to sit down first?…
keep reading article "Honda Settles 5-Speed Transmission Lawsuit With California Owners"Reports of fires and thermal events, such as melted switches, have actually surged since the vehicles were "fixed" following a 2012 recall. Honda now admits the repairs were probably insuffcient. 😳…
keep reading article "2nd Generation CR-V Recalled Again For Melting Power Window Switches"That's a lot of very important things. Honda has issued a recall after discovering electrical disruptions in the body control module's controller area network or CAN. Although I guess in this case it's more like a CAN'T, amirite?…
keep reading article "Honda Announces Large Body Control Module Recall for the Accord, Accord Hybrid, and Insight"The consolidated lawsuit says warning messages appear for no reason and that the vehicles can suddenly change speeds while driving. Honda lawyers have come up with a list of technicalities on why the case should be tossed.…
keep reading article "Honda Files a Motion to Dismiss Honda Sensing Safety Lawsuit"The owner claims the car suddenly pulls to the side without any warning. And he's not alone. There are hundreds of steering complaints about wonky steering behavior, particularly in the the 2013 model year.…
keep reading article "Government Petitioned to Look Into Strange Steering Issues in 2013 Accord"The name represents a series of powertrain techology modifications aimed at reducing emissions, improving fuel economy, and boosting performance. To their credit, they've hit those goals but created some big problems in the process.
Here's a handful of reasons why you might want to avoid getting a car with an Earth Dreams engine anytime soon.…
keep reading article "4 Reasons You Should Avoid Honda's 1.5L "Earth Dreams" Engines"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.