This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Fuel gauge had not given accurate reading for 5-6 months. Used Honda repair facility's suggestion of gas tank cleaning to eliminate that possibility for cause of start failure. Within the same tank full of gas, car stalled and wouldn't restart. Repair facility finally determined ECU and fuel pump to be the cause. Seems this is a recurring issue with the vehicle, and only informed people search out forums like this to report the problem.
Consumer states that intermittenly when driving and decelerating to a complete stop, the vehicle will slow down, but once stops will "lurch" forward almost causing collisions with other cars. The dealer has not been able to determine the cause.
Fuel system problem: Fuel gauge frequently has begun to drop to a reading of zero when the car is not moving but running. The reserve light will blink and the fuel gauge will not show any fuel reading until the car begins moving again. It can take several minutes before a correct reading is shown. Intake manifold system failure: Date and mileage is approximated, will locate records with exact date and mileage. Both left and right side intake manifold gaskets were reported as "cracked" by the dealer and replaced at a charge of $400 (not under warranty). Engine idled roughly and stalled prior to repair. Tsb from Honda is available.
This is the third Honda I have owned, but the only one with problems. The first two had over 300,000 miles combined....no problems. This really isn't even a Honda, it is an Isuzu. When I purchased the car, I was told that all parts inside and out were made by Honda and that Isuzu supplied only the seatbelts and the actual car frame. I have had the A/C blower replaced two times, the first time was under warranty. After the first replacement, the cd player stopped working and then the car started experiencing electrical problems. When I turned on the blinker, the A/C went out along with the auto transm. Spent over $150 plus cost of rental car and Honda said the probl. Was with the trailer hitch. I did not pay for repair...they wanted over $600...however, when the car was given back, mysteriously the cd player begain working and so did the A/C...checked and they replaced the blower (although they said they didn't do anything) as soon as I picked up the car...no more problems during that time. A year later (no longer under warranty) the A/C blower works intermittenly, the transmission today just started to manually shift itself from 2 to 3rd gear and makes a hard clunking sound. A few months ago, it was shifting itself from drive to neutral or low and then back to drive. Also, the fuel sending unit is inoperable...the tank registers empty and the light flashes constantly. Heard this is a known problem for Isuzu rodeos and Passports. I even work with someone who has a 99 rodeo and has the same problems, but his fuel sending unit went out while he was under warranty. The Honda dealer down here wants over $600 for repair. I feel mislead. I purchased Honda due to success on my other two Honda. I could have saved over $10,000 and purchased an Isuzu rodeo, but I thought by purchasing a Honda, I was getting a reliable SUV. I will never purchase another Honda/Isuzu again...I have gotten no support from the Honda dealers. Too many problems with this model!
After just pulling onto the highway from my parents driveway, I heard a "knocking" sound coming from the engine compartment of my vehicle. At regular idle speeds this sound could not be heard. After checking the oil it was found to be 4.25 quarts low. The oil pressure warning light never came on and after adding oil back to the engine, the knocking sound still continues. The vehicle has been regularly maintained at service intervals well within the documented reccomendations of the manufacturer. The service has been completed at the dealership.
Low oil pressure indicator came on. When I checked oil, 4 quarts low. Vehicle had been driven 4000 miles since last oil change. Contacted dealer who changed oil/filter and has initiated oil consumption test. No visible leaks. Since monitoring, vehicle has consumed 1/2 quart oil in 400 miles. I am concerned about an engine defect.
The dealer stated that the engine seized up with no warning due to lack of oil although he was unable to find any signs of an external leaks, the consumer feels there is some type of engine malfunction. Nlm
Vehicle stalled with no warning at times. Warning may come on & then the engine dies. This has happened 2-3 times. Dealer asked consumer to leave it overnight. Consumer has an appointment with the dealer & will add addtional information. The dealer could not fix the problem.
Original problem was fuel sensor, followed by cylinders being replaced, unresolved whining noise, recall on rear suspension, and now recall on head impact protection. Car has constantly been in shop since purchase, and we have serious concerns about the overall safety and durability of this model. Local dealer has been extremely helpful in trying to resolve problems, but overall quality and safety issues have us seeking answers from you as to what steps we can take to have vehicle replaced by manufacturer.
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- Tinker Afb, OK, USA