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.
: the contact stated the gas gauge stopped operating. The service dealer was contacted, who expressed that there were other vehicle owners with the same problem. There were no repairs made.
The fuel gauge does not work properly. Reads empty at least 11 gallons before truly is empty. This is a manufacturer's defect. Running out of gas is not safe as well as the harm it does to the vehicle. Many complaints from other consumers about the same problem.
My fuel gauge has started fluctuating wildly. The most common thing though, is that it reads out of gas shortly after a fill up. This is the same model as an Isuzu rodeo and the problems are duplicated there. I want to make sure a recall happens and that it covers the Honda as well.
Consumer noticed the fuel gauge always read empty. The consumer contacted the dealer about the problem and was told the problem could be fixed at the owners expense. The consumer felt this was a manufacturers defect and should not have to pay anything.
The fuel gauge reads empty on my vehicle even when the tank is completely full. This condition has existed for over 60,000 miles and I have not had it serviced because the dealer wants $700 for parts and labor and informed me that they will be using the exact same parts that might fail again.
Your technical service bulletin #202, of Feb 16, 2002, explains a problem I have with my 1999 Honda Passport, where the fuel gauge reads an empty or low fuel warning, even when it is not in danger of being empty. The correction will cost in excess of $500. This is an outrageous condition and repair to require the owner to cover, when it is obvious it was a defect when manufactured. Please help to correct manufacturer over sights like this when selling a long-term item like a car or truck. I am very happy with my vehicle otherwise, and would hate to help blemish the reputation of Honda and it's products. But this is unacceptable as a failure due to normal wear and tear.
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- Woodland, CA, USA