Took 2007 Honda, with 27,355 miles, in for belt noise to Rivertown Honda. Was told that the timing belt was defective and that Honda makes a shim kit to repair KNOWN defect, for the bargain price of $724.27. If not repaired, this would ruin engine. I convenlently received a $50.00 off coupon for timing belt almost 2 weeks prior to this repair. If this is a known problem by Honda then why did they not recall this car? Wouldn't it be a safety hazzard if the engine is ruined and suddenly stops working? This is the first Honda I have ever purchased, and paid cash for, and after this it will be the last Honda I ever buy!
Helicopter noise -- When car is warm and idling, I could hear a loud helicopter noise coming from the engine. It's audible only from inside the cabin, if I am outside I do not hear the noise, probably due to the external noise from the engine. Plan to take to the dealer soon!
When warm and idle the engine makes a noise like a helicopter. After several visits the last report is that is coming from the Purge solenoid but Honda doesn't want to do anything about it.
- loubie,
Pheonixville, PA, US
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Took 2007 Honda, with 27,355 miles, in for belt noise to Rivertown Honda. Was told that the timing belt was defective and that Honda makes a shim kit to repair KNOWN defect, for the bargain price of $724.27. If not repaired, this would ruin engine. I convenlently received a $50.00 off coupon for timing belt almost 2 weeks prior to this repair. If this is a known problem by Honda then why did they not recall this car? Wouldn't it be a safety hazzard if the engine is ruined and suddenly stops working? This is the first Honda I have ever purchased, and paid cash for, and after this it will be the last Honda I ever buy!
- merobyn, Dorr, MI, US