Rodents Chew Through Soy Based Wiring

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,000
Average Mileage:
16,800 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace wiring (1 reports)
2017 Honda Ridgeline electrical problems

electrical problem

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2017 Honda Ridgeline Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 092017

Ridgeline

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I'm concerned regarding the reports of soy based wiring and the attraction to being consumed by rodents.

- Dan S., Bettendorf, IA, US

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problem #1

Dec 082017

Ridgeline EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,260 miles

I bought a new 2017 Honda Fit on August 8. On December 8th, all of the warning lights went on, and when I took it to the dealer they told me rats had chewed through engine wiring. This is not covered under warranty and I have to pay $1000 in repairs. They obviously know this is an issue with the soy based coating they use, since they manufacture Capsaicin tape specifically to address the issue. Since I can't physically access all the wiring in the car, I'm not sure how this is supposed to solve the problem. My previous car was a 2003 Volkswagen that I parked in the same spot for years with no issue, nor has my husband had any issues with his 2003 Mitsubishi.

- Julie A., Baltimore, MD, US

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