Q: How long are Honda recalls honored?
I have a 98 Honda Accord that now has ignition switch problems. In 2002 Honda put out a recall on the switch. It was never done on this car. This is known because of the lack of a punch mark over the 8th digit of the VIN. My question is, do these recalls expire or are they good until they are performed?

A: Safety recalls are forever. All tech. don’t always punch mark the Vin number. Have the service advisor run a history on your car so you don’t wast your time.

Q: Honda recalls,Toyota recalles,what happened to quality?
Honda recalled 1 millionvehicles last week and Toyota has recalled over 2.7 million vehicles in 2006 and has lawsuits over engine problems.So what happened to thier quality,I believe this is the end of quality products for them.And don’t tell me this is a good thing,when ever GM,Ford or Chrysler have recalls everyone says they build poor quality vehicles.
Work at Toledo Jeep assembly,home of Jeep Wrangler,Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro.

A: they sucked us in in the seventies with cheap junk and then started building slightly better stuff but at more expensive rates. They are not the quality myth that everyone thinks. Rat commie bastardos!

Welcome to reality.

Go GMC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Q: How long until it comes out that the Feds ordered the Toyota & Honda recalls to kill their competition?
Remember, our government owns a car company now!!!

A: That was the first thing that I thought of when I heard the news of Toyota. Something is fishy because they have always been on the top of the reliability rankings.

Q: what are the recalls on a 2000 honda accord lx? i heard there is an extended warranty on the tranny?
is that upto a 100000miles or a 109000 miles, im confused. also does not being an original owner affect a recall?
so if i didnt change the tranny oil, does that affect the recall?

A: The recalls and the warranty extension apply to the vehicle, not to the owner so you should be covered if you are under the transmission warranty extension limits of 93 months or 109,000 miles.

Here’s the statement from Honda on the warranty extension:
In certain vehicles, a higher than normal number of
automatic transmissions may have defects in material
or workmanship that could cause premature wear or
failure. To ensure that customers have adequate
warranty coverage, American Honda is increasing the
warranty on the transmission and the torque converter
to 93 months (7 years and 9 months) or 109,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.

There were five recalls on the 2000 Accord for different reasons: one for rear seat belts, one for airbag sensors, one for rear suspension, one for instrument panel lights (V-6 only) and one for a shift interlock problem. You need to call a Honda dealer and give them your vehicle identification number to see if your vehicle is involved in any of them as these recalls do not apply to all 2000 Accords; also, they recalls if they did apply may have been completed before you bought the car.

recalls apply to the car, not to the owner, so if there are any open recalls they will be done at no charge.

the only exclusions of the warranty extension are those that apply to normal warranty–exclusions include a lack of maintenance, damage, accident, abuse etc.

hope that helps

Q: Did you know that Honda had more recalls per vehicle than any of the Big Three Last year?
Not only did they have more recalls, but they had more problems per 100 vehicles than Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, and Cadillac?

Sounds like the Japanese aren’t as reliable as we think.
Actually, Chrysler, Ford and GM are quick to recall repeated problems. Nowadays with people going crazy over law suits, it is cheaper and easier to recall cars than get sued.

A: Honda’s built in America are not American cars.Yes Honda,Mercedes Benz and other supposedly better than American cars have lots of recalls. So of them for some really serious problems. The problem being the public so brain washed by lies and TV commericals can not face the reality that there overrated junk.The only reason you do not here about the recalls like you do with American cars is because since they are built by foreign manufactures they do not have to apply to the same rules that we do.

Q: With Toyota and Honda recalls happening large scale, will they be eligible for large bailouts from US $$$?

A: No toyota is not gonna request for a bailout. And even if they did, it wouldn’t be requested. The trust in the people and the government has been lost. On top of that, since toyota factories are non union and detroit(all american cars) are also doesn’t put in a good name for Toyota. We are working on doing everything we can, and fixing all the cars to hopefully regain the trust in the people. Every car make has had problems before, yes this is a major one but like i said, it was an accident that wasn’t ever meant to happen.

Q: Is there a legitimate place to find Honda Recalls?

A: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov as the National Hightway Traffic and Safety Administration is the formal agency that monitors the recalls.

hope that helps

Q: Honda recalls,what quality?
Honda recalled about 1 million vehicles last week,what happened to thier quality?And don’t tell me it is a good thing and then when GM,Ford or Chrysler recall vehicles say it is because of thier quality.
Work at Toledo Jeep assembly,home of Jeep Wrangler,Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro.

A: i own a repair shop and i have known the quality of them was falling off for years,and people get really mad at you if you say anything about a Honda or a Toyota,but the truth is there trying so hard to out sell American cars there letting a lot of things slip by them,and this is helping the American car company’s make a good come back,i myself wouldn’t buy a Honda or a Toyota,but i have owned them before,and got rid of them because i had no better luck from them than i did a dodge or a Chevy,now i own a few of each,dodge and Chevy’s and will stay true to them ,even if they do give an occasional problem,good luck hope this helps.

Q: Does anyone else out there find it interesting that Toyota and Honda are having recalls but Goverment Motors..?
Cough…General Motors keeps on chugging along with their umm how should I say it. Great cars, that’s an under statement.

A: Nice try, but GM has just as many recalls out right now as anyone else. Don’t believe me? Just look through the list:

http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/01-int/chevrolet/index.html
http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/01-int/gmc/index.html
http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/01-int/pontiac/index.html

http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/01-int/cadillac/index.html

The government and media are just blowing the Toyota and Honda recalls out of proportion so people loose faith in imports and buy more domestics.

Q: What are they doing with the Honda recall?
I have a 2002 Honda Accord Sedan and I just read that they’ll be doing a recall due to faulty airbags. What should I expect to happen? Will they actually fix my car or replace it with another one just like it? Just curious…i think anyone would hope for a new car!

A: They’re just going to get a safer airbag for the car.

Like the first person said, there’s a 95% you won’t get a new car.

Q: How do I know if my honda was recalled?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100210/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_honda_recall_5

it says “Honda says owners should take their vehicles to dealerships as soon as they are notified by the company in writing. Notification will begin during the month of February.”

BUT we bought ours used from a Mitsubishi dealer in 2005… so how we will be notified? Do I have to do anything?

A: as a honda service employee i can tell you that it is NOT by year of vehicle but by the VIN (vehicle identification number) this is located all over your car, most noticable in the drivers door jamb or the bottom corner of the drivers side window. at this time 2/11/2010 3pm PST, American Honda has not given us (the dealerships) the info on the vehicles involved. once they make the determination you will be recieving a letter from AMERICAN HONDA not your local dealer. if you are one of those people that worry alot you can bug your local dealership with you VIN and once all the info gets processed thorugh Honda computer software they will have that information

Q: Honda/Toyota recalls?
Will the recent recalls have any impact on Honda and Toyota popularity?
If yes who will benefit from this? Is it good for Ford or any American cars?

A: I don’t think Honda will be effected much. But they have said on the news that Toyota sales are down & resales are also down by as much as 15%. Ford & GM sales were already on the rebound despite their problems. That is b/c these two companies have improved their quality & people have taken notice. I did b/c I bought a 2010 Malibu which I might add is a kick a** car.

Q: where can I find honda car recalls?

A: NTSB site

Q: Are 1997 honda civic dx known to have alot of electrical problems and have there ever been any recalls ?
My daughter has a 1997 honda civic dx and has had electrical problems fixed numerous times. Now she can’t play the factory installed cd player,turn the windshield wipers and the signal light on at the same time. The cd player will stop playing and the speedometer hand goes haywire.

A: I do remember hearing about the electrical starter switch, or starter something. I have a 2000 civic myself, and no problems yet. I did look up re-calls and I would also have your local mechanic check for you as well. You night have to have things re-wired all together . Sounds like someone messed it up, or things are short circuiting.

Q: about recalls on honda?
i bought my 95 honda accord in 2000 from honda dealership. car had recall on airbag control in 96 but they never told me that there was recall when i bought my car and recently my airbag deployed unexpectedly. isnt honda responsible for my airbags? since they never told me when i bought my car or contacted me
thank you
i already talk to honda and honda dealer but they are saying it was my fault because i didnt check
recall hasn’t been expired yet

A: That all depends on what the details of the recall are. Some recalls expire within certain time frames while others are valid for years.

I assume you’ve spoke to Honda directly and not just the dealership, if not then you should. You should also contact your local dealer and ask to see the Honda service representative. They usually make monthly visits to the dealerships but this can vary depending on size and location of the dealership.

A note to the wise–Ask to speak directly during to him/her and not via phone. It’s amazing what can be accomplished during a face to face meeting rather a phone call.

At my former job as service manager of a dealership I made it a habit to check all vehicles on the lot for recalls, I’m not surprised they didn’t though. Some do and some don’t.

I also recommend (In my instructional course–see the web site below) that any used car someone is considering to purchase should always be checked for any open recalls and campaigns. This can be done very easily by the dealer or manufacturer.

Good Luck

Jerry

http://www.usedcarwise.com

Q: Will a dealer do recall service on my accord at 121000 miles without the maintenance history of the car?
I recently bought a 97 honda accord with 120,XXX miles on it. The dealer got the car from an auction and has none of the services or maintenance history so I don’t know what recall service has been done. Do dealers update a national database by VIN detailing what recall service has already been performed on a car? I’d like to have a record of this and also get any recall service that has yet to be performed.
Thanks

A: If it is a “recall” you need done, then the dealer *should* perform the service regardless of any other history. However there are limitations on recalls and those depend on whether it was a voluntary manufacturer recall, or a NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The NHTSA on requires manufactures to service their recalls for a period of 10 years.

Now if its a “TSB” (Technical Service Bulletin) then the dealer will not perform the service for free if the vehicle is out of warranty, however they will often times perform the service at a discounted rate. Again, it depends on the dealer.

All work done at a dealership, maintenance, TSB, recall, or otherwise should be recorded an available to any dealership in the manufacturer’s line. I cannot speak about Honda, but I do know that Ford will print and give you this information for free.

Q: Do you think the government is making news about Toyota’s run away cars and Honda’s recall brakes?
For we could buy american cars and it could boost up the economy

A: No…the government is not making this stuff up. Turns out that the almighty Toyota and Honda can eff up too. Just like everyone else. And people can buy cars from many different countries and most all produce cars right here in the US anyway.

Q: Question about 2010 Honda Fit Sport Brakes?
My hubby and I just got a 2010 Honda Fit Sport in February 2010. Great vehicle, except the brakes are insanely loud. Keep in mind we both have mechanic experience (our fathers), but not on Hondas. Anywho we took it in yesterday, and they said there was no issue, and they fixed the “squeak”. On the way home the car was crazy loud still when we braked, and now we are seeing online that Fits are being recalled due to brake issues. We have a warranty with Honda and such, but we are concerned we made the wrong decision on the vehicle. Any one else have the same issue?

A: A lot of cars have some issues when they are brand new to the market. If you feel you don’t like the car, take it back. But if you like the car, and the only issue are the brakes, take it in to Honda for the recall, and keep it. Fixing the car if it has been recalled should be free, plus you still have a warranty for it.

Q: 06 Honda Civic squeaky brakes after oil change today, tech says “it’s normal, nothing he can do” WTF!?
I have a 2006 Honda Civic which was purchased brand new and has around 26,000 miles. I took it to a honda service center (it’s a certified center, the dealership that was previously there relocated but they kept the service center there because of mass amounts of hondas in my area). Anyways I got my oil changed as well as a recall on the brakes (doesn’t apply to me, it’s cold weather and i’m in florida). Anyways I leave, head to work and my brakes squeak the entire way there. This continues on for the entire day so i call back and he kindly says bring it back we took the tires off for the recall and there may be some dirt. I bring it back and they bring me back to show me. Says that this is a new type of brakes on newer cars since the government switched regulations. anyways he says there is rust which is normal since my wheel is exposed. says the rust is rubbing and making the squeal. goes on to say that this is normal and happens on foreign cars, including mercedes. offers no fix!!
he says he can refinish them at my cost but it takes an hour and a half and they can’t guarantee it won’t squeak the next day. wtf if this was “normal” then why don’t all cars do it? it’s brand new, is this normal? i called another dealership who said this is NOT normal and offered me to bring it in. how should i handle this situation?
he says he can refinish them at my cost but it takes an hour and a half and they can’t guarantee it won’t squeak the next day. wtf if this was “normal” then why don’t all cars do it? it’s brand new, is this normal? i called another dealership who said this is NOT normal and offered me to bring it in. how should i handle this situation?
it was purchased brand new, and now has 26,000 miles on it. warranty on brakes is 3-5 years for hondas

A: Your car is not brand new, you have 26k on it, brakes are not covered under the warranty, brake pads anyways. Why dont you do what they suggest and pay to fix it, or is it you just want a free fix with that many miles?

Q: Brakes wearing down too quickly on your 2006 honda civic? Tell me what to do. Taking it to dealer soon.?
The brakes on my civic are starting to make a grinding noise after 30000km. I’ve googled the problem and there are enough web entries to make me wonder when the recall is coming. The brake shoes are wearing down too quickly according to the web results.
(just another way for the car companies to make money?)

A: Try buying brake pads from your local auto parts store. They should have regular $50 brake pads to high performance brake pads that should last longer for you.

If you can manage to lift the front side of your car, remove your wheel, and have socket wrenches, you can replace them yourself for free. Otherwise, see if your dealer can install them for you at a discount.

Another way for them to make money? It can sure help increase business revenue especially under a difficult economy.

Good luck!

Q: 06 Honda Civic Squeaky Brakes, is the tech to blame?!?
My 06 Honda Civic was bought new and now has 26,000 miles on it and no issues thus far. It was due for an oil change so I took it to a local honda repair-shop. This shop is teamed with a dealership but the dealership moved to a new location. The oil was changed and also a recall was checked out. I leave and the entire way to work my brakes squeak and for the rest of the day. I bring it back, they offer to take it back and then bring me back to see. He says these are new kinds of brakes since asbestos was outlawed. It says there is rust and because the metal is rubbing together it is causing the squeal. I continued that it drives me crazy and I want it fixed. He says it happens all the time and there is no fix for it. Says they can resurface but not guarantee it won’t happen the next day. Says brakes squeal on mercedes “all” the time. What’s going on?! This can’t be normal, it’s brand new and no other civics are doing it. What should i do, I want them to know they’re in the wrong.

A: Your description is somewhat confusing so a few answers to a few questions would help–
1) did the brakes squeek before your took you car into the shop?
2) did they change the brake pads when the car was in the shop as part of the recall or during the service?
3) if they did change the brake pads, what brand of brake pads did they put on?
4) do the brakes squeel all the time or just in the morning or after the car has been sitting a long time?
5) where was the rust? Is it on the rotor?

the statement that ‘they all do it’ and that the composition of the brake pads is responsible for it is inaccurate. They don’t all do it and if rust is responsible the noise would go away after the first time you applied the brakes and scrubbed the rust off the rotors with the brake pads. Go to any Honda dealer and look at the new cars on the lot–they all have surface rust on the rotors yet if you take one off the lot for a road test I guarantee you won’t hear a brake squeek from the car with the rusted rotors.

DO NOT LET THEM MACHINE THE ROTORS!!!!! You’ve only got 26k on the car and machining the rotors will significantly shorten the life of the rotors. Machining the rotors is no “cure” for a squeeling noise, its only done to minimize vibration when braking.

Any additional information you can provide would be helpful

Q: How do you turn off the abs warning light on a 94 honda accord?
My girlfriends 94 accord has had this yellow abs ligh on now for almost three years. We know the abs is not functioning, we don’t need to be consistantly reminded. Is there a way to disable the light? I recall reading somewhere about a fuse you could pull or something along those lines.

****FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW, EVEN WITHOUT ABS THE BRAKES STILL WORK AS THEY SHOULD. THEY JUST DON”T HAVE ABS. IT IS NOT DANGEROUS—-PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU ANSWER****

A: disconnect the battery, it should go off

Q: i was thinkin of buying toyota but gas pedal problems, push me to choose another japanese car company. Which 1?
toyota has massive recall of gas pedal failure, then nissan made recall for faulty brake pedal and gas tank gauge. Also honda made recall for defective airbags.

So now i’m thinking of going for subaru. subaru doesn’t have any recall or any gas pedal or brake pedal issue, right?

A: Toyota is okay just wait for the 2010 models. If not I would reccomend Subaru. They have AWD standard and are everything you need in a car. Other than that Honda, Nissan, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, VW, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus and Acura are okay

Q: 2008 Honda Civic Brake Failure?
I need feedback from other consumers whom had the breaks fail in their 2008 Honda civic. I did some research online and it appears there was a recall in Europe but not in America and im trying to build a case. You contact me via e-mail if you don’t want to post it publicly.

my car only had 8000 miles on it

A: There was a recall on some 2007’s for the same reason… (in Canada anyways)

Luckily mine wasn’t one of them!

Q: honda civic 2001 cruise control not working, what is wrong with it?
ok i recently bought a 2001 honda civic lx 4 door, everything is fine with it except my cruise control, i press the button labeled “cruise control” next to the steering wheel on the left side a little lower closer to the brakes, the light on the dash which if i recall correctly is right above the fuel gauge also lights up saying cruise control, then i accelerate to the speed i want and press set, and nothing, i end up decelerating and not remaining at the speed i desire. what can be the problem?

thanks

A: might be a bad brake switch. when you arm and set your cruise control and then touch your brakes it shuts the system down, same way with the clutch pedal if your car is a manual transmission. driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal will often times keep you from sitting your cruise control and also if the car has a remote start. A remote start system can mess with braking and clutch sensor and trick the car to thinking they are always on and in-turn keeping your cruise control from working.

Q: 06 Civic squeaky brakes after oil change, tech says “it’s normal, nothing he can do about it.” HELP!
My 06 Honda Civic was bought new and now has 26,000 miles on it and no issues thus far. It was due for an oil change so I took it to a local honda repair-shop. This shop is teamed with a dealership but the dealership moved to a new location. The oil was changed and also a recall was checked out. I leave and the entire way to work my brakes squeak and for the rest of the day. I bring it back, they offer to take it back and then bring me back to see. He says these are new kinds of brakes since asbestos was outlawed. It says there is rust and because the metal is rubbing together it is causing the squeal. I continued that it drives me crazy and I want it fixed. He says it happens all the time and there is no fix for it. Says they can resurface but not guarantee it won’t happen the next day. Says brakes squeal on mercedes “all” the time. What’s going on?! This can’t be normal, it’s brand new and no other civics are doing it. What should i do, I want them to know they’re in the wrong.

A: Tell him you want new front rotors and pads, a full tank of gas and one of those pine tree air fresheners.

Q: 2010 Honda Insight VS 2010 Toyota Prius?
I am 17 and as an early graduation present, my parents have agreed to buy me a car. (I attend high school and college at the same time, because of this program I’m in, so please, no one give me mouth about getting a brand new car!)

After I’m done with my community college/high school here, I should receive an AA degree and transfer to a 4-year university. This means I will be away from home and will be driving back and forth a lot, which is one of the reasons why I chose these two hybrid cars.

Both cars look promising, but I’m not sure which one would be best suited for myself. I originally wanted a Prius, but after hearing about the recalls and problems a lot of people have, I’ve been having second thoughts. Things like the brake messing up and problems with the gear shift changing on its own. Plus, a bare-boned Prius comes to about the same price as a fully-loaded Honda Insight.
I checked for problems with the 2010 Insight, but haven’t found many common that should raise any concerns. The Insight is a little bit more compact than the Prius, and I heard was much slower. (but speed isn’t too important to me anyway.)
Both cars seem to have it’s perks and downfalls, but I really cannot decide between them. Which car do you think is a better buy?
I want a car that is fuel-efficient, keeps me safe, and is easy to maneuver. Out of the two, which is better for those needs?

Please no bad mouthing and rude answers. Thank you!

A: The only braking problems that Prius ever had were:

A. If you put in additional floor mats on top of the originals it could get stuck in the accelerator pedal. Even that isn’t a big problem because the Prius (unlike non-hybrid Toyotas) has brake override which stops the acceleration when you firmly press on the brakes.

B. Brake feel. Because hybrids use a combination of regenerative, friction braking, and traction control, it’s possible in certain conditions to feel the transition and to have to adjust your foot pressure on the brakes. Some people complain about this in the same way that people complained about power brakes when they first came out (a number of cars were returned then too but the media and lawyers weren’t as rabid as they are today so there wasn’t the big deal there is now).

The braking problems, other than the floor mats (and cars have been getting floor mats stuck in the pedals ever since there have been floor mats) and pedal feel are:

1. Misidentification with Toyota’s non-hybrid cars. (Many people think that the CHP officer and his family were in a Prius, but they were in a non-hybrid, stupidly overpowered, rental Lexus that may have had mechanical problems before they rented it)

2. Hoaxes (some people with financial problems have claimed problems to get out of paying).

3. Driver error (stepping on the accelerator when they thought they were stepping on the brake).

The Prius has four braking systems:

1. Regenerative.

2. Friction.

3. Engine.

4. Parking.

There is also brake-assist which determines if you are in an emergency stop and supplies extra power to the brakes (a kind of panic mode). You have to really try hard to not be able to stop a Prius.

I don’t know where you got the gear shift changing on it’s own from. This can’t happen because the Prius never changes gears. Heck, it never even goes out of gear. The drive train in the Prius is composed of a simple planetary gear system similar to a differential. Reverse is electric.

A technical look at the “problems” is here: http://www.techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/storm.html

Note that the Insight is in it’s first year of sale so the problems that it might have aren’t known. The older Insight was a totally different car. The Prius was on sale in North America from 2000 to 2010 before any “problems” occurred. Interestingly the “problems” happened during the year the government took over a car company.

- I want a car that is fuel-efficient, keeps me safe, and is easy to maneuver. Out of the two, which is better for those needs?

IMHO, it’s the Prius.

1. It’s more fuel efficient than the Honda.

2. It has advanced safety features such as brake-override, brake-assist, vehicle stability control (vehicle stability control is a system that keeps you from doing doughnuts in slippery conditions if you are going anything like a reasonable speed for the conditiions). Optionally there is radar pre-collision, radar cruise control, and even self-parking.

3. It’s a mid-sized car. There is room for four full-sized adults or you can put a bicycle or two in the back without taking their rear wheels off.

4. It scores four or five star in every crash test category.

5. Toyota has replaced many of the mechanical components with more reliable electronics. For instance there is no alternator, no starter motor, no clutch or fluid coupling (a fluid coupling is the automatic transmission equivalent of a clutch), and the automatic transmission with its hundreds of parts has been replaced with a simple planetary gear system similar to a differential.

6. It has a very high owner satisfaction rating.

I have two, a 2001 and a 2004. They have been trouble free (the media hype notwithstanding) and among the best cars I’ve ever had. It would be really hard for me or my wife to go back to old fashioned cars. The 2004 has 108,000 miles and a lifetime average of 56 mpg according to the logbook that I keep. By year the average mpg for the six complete years has been: 50.8, 52.6, 56.3, 57.3, 59.9, 61.4.

UPDATE:

FWIW, I pay about $420 for 6 months for two Prius through Progressive. It’s hard to get cheaper than that for any car. I’m sure there’s some insurance companies that charge more.

Q: Can a warped rotor make your SRS light come on?
I drive a 2000 Honda Accord EX-V6 Coupe. My front brake rotors are warped, but I haven’t taken it in to fix it yet (don’t drive much). This seems like a likely cause, BUT I have read about the SRS recall and would like to know if it is a possibility.

A: your srs light is your airbag light (supplemental restraint system) which only the dealer can fix. driving with warped rotors can lead to other problems (wheel bearings, ball joints, stabilizer links, uneven tire wear) so it’s recommended to get that fixed as soon as possible. but to answer your question, no, the two problems are completely unrelated

Q: Honda ‘06 Civic Sensor O-Ring recall notice?
Last week, I got a notice from Honda informing me to take it to a dealer for an examination of seals on the real wheels. The anti-lock brake sensor seal o-rings could have been damaged, leading to moisture damage.

Got it to the shop Monday. There was no damage to either wheel sensor.

Anyone else here get the letter and/or had their ABS sensors examined? Anyone find any damaged o-rings?

A: this is what the Honda bulletin says on this condition. the o-ring is very easy to inspect to determine if the sensor was improperly installed at the factory.

During assembly, some wheel speed sensors may
have been improperly installed and do not seal the hub
assembly. Water may enter the hub assembly and
damage the wheel bearing. In areas where road salt is
used, the wheel bearings may corrode, which may
cause the wheel to separate and fall off, increasing the
risk of a crash.

the recall does not require a good o-ring to be replaced. if the o-ring is damaged it will at a minimum require the replacement of the wheel speed sensor and possibly the rear hub.

dealers do not have any incentive to not make required repairs. if they were to not repair a car that required a recall repair they are open to tremendous liability. plus, honda pays them well to do the repairs if they are required.

i would imagine that the percent of vehicles that require a repair is extremely low.

hope that helps

Q: Where is my 2005 Accord EX V6 vibration coming from?
Ok, so for starters this is NOT your typical “Oh, its a brake problem” or “Oh, you need a wheel balance” vibration – kinda tired of seeing those posts with only those solutions.

My car has several mechanics stumped: Honda dealer, Sears, and another auto shop all can’t figure it out.

So, of course we did the obvious least expensive fixes first: balance, alignment, changed tires (twice), and checked rims – they are not bent. Then used a device called “chassis ears” which were kind of fun to drive the car with while listening to different parts of the car – but no sound changes when hooked up near the brakes and motor mounts and another part – I forget what it was called “lower….something”

Decided to change anyway all the brake pads and rotors and then front axles.
Still, vibration.
Tired and worn out from this. Looked up recalls on 05 Honda Accords and there’s several but I don’t see how any of them would cause the vibration. There’s also no indication of body work from the previous owner (bought from dealer who received the car after a lease was up).

I’ve heard that automatic transmissions sometimes have these vibrations and the whole thing would need to be changed out if that is the case or it could be the “harmonic stabilizer” that’s attached to the camshaft. But that hasn’t been decided to explore those 2 yet to see if they are the problem. I guess it’s a little more expensive to do that.

Oh, and another thing, the vibration comes on stronger with colder outside temperatures (but still is present when it’s warm out but less pronounced).
And also, lubing up the metal holders for the brakes (these metal holders clip onto the brakes which clip onto the calipers) helped out too, but only for a half day on a warm day too- so that’s why I still thought the brakes might be a problem and changed them out.

Thinking of just trading in for something else, maybe BMW, Lexus, Ford, Mercury or something.
Would I tell the dealer that there’s a vibration? Kind of feel I should but….?
Maybe just go back to the original dealer (Herb Chambers) and trade in for one of their cars but I didn’t like my auto purchasing experience there with this Honda and don’t want to go back to any of them.

Any thoughts on any of this?
Ok, so here’s some additional details:
This vibration is a vibration – not a noise, it starts to occur at 25mph when I first start in the morning. It stays with the vehicle no matter what speed after that (ie, if I stop at a stop light it will be felt when I accelerate to go) and it DOES increase while pressing on the gas pedal (accelerating). It’s felt in the cab/chassis/seat of the car. It can be felt in the steering wheel if the speed is high enough, like 65, but subtle, then increases in the steering wheel too with higher speeds. Doesn’t matter what type of incline/decline in the road, even in neutral coasting down a hill but it’s less noticeable. It sometimes is more noticeable when going around a corner – with and without accelerating.
AND as stated before it is felt with any temperature, but especially with colder temperatures.
That’s all to add for now.

A: You need to start with a better description of what the vibration is that you are trying to fix.

1) does the vibration only happen when the car is in motion or do you feel it at stops as well?

2) if only when the car is in motion, at what vehicle speed does the vibration start to come in?

3) at what engine speed does the vibration start to come in?

4) what gear is the transmission in?

5) does the vibration change with vehicle speed, engine speed, or transmission gearing?

6) is the vibration felt on turns, straights, uphills, downhills, or under all conditions at the threshold speed?

7) where do you feel the vibrati0on? In the seats? In the steering wheel? in the accelerator or brake pedal?

does the vibration go away when coasting in neutral?

9) is the vibration felt on transmission shifts, or before, or after the transmission shifts? does the intensity change?

10) what is the engine temperature when the vibration occurs? cold, hot or at all temperatures?

11) has the dealer determined the order of the vibration? do they know the resonance of the vibration in Hertz? do they know the amplitude?

12) is there an audible noise with the vibration or is the vibration just felt?

these are only a few of the questions that you need to provide data on before you can expect anyone to narrow down the possibilities. the more information you give the better the chance you have of someone isolating the vibration.

hope that helps.

Q: Car shuts off while braking?
I have 1999 Honda Accord LX. At one point and time my car would shut off in mid drive. I took it to a mechanic, and found out that irt was the ignition switch which was under recall. I got that fixed, and now the car still stops, but only when I apply my brakes. I have taken it to multiple mechanics, nothing is showing up on the diagnostic tests. I was told that it could be the fuel pump, but still nothing shows up on the diagnostics.Could it be the fuel pump, and if not, what else could it be? When the car stops, all the lights on the dash come on, but the radio still plays. Once I turn the car all the way off and put it in park, the car starts right back up with no problems.

A: Sounds like to me there is a security feature that may be malfunctioning. Or there is a short in the charging system on the car.

Q: what are the recalls on a 2000 honda accord lx? i heard there is an extended warranty on the tranny?
is that upto a 100000miles or a 109000 miles, im confused. also does not being an original owner affect a recall?
so if i didnt change the tranny oil, does that affect the recall?

A: The recalls and the warranty extension apply to the vehicle, not to the owner so you should be covered if you are under the transmission warranty extension limits of 93 months or 109,000 miles.

Here’s the statement from Honda on the warranty extension:
In certain vehicles, a higher than normal number of
automatic transmissions may have defects in material
or workmanship that could cause premature wear or
failure. To ensure that customers have adequate
warranty coverage, American Honda is increasing the
warranty on the transmission and the torque converter
to 93 months (7 years and 9 months) or 109,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.

There were five recalls on the 2000 Accord for different reasons: one for rear seat belts, one for airbag sensors, one for rear suspension, one for instrument panel lights (V-6 only) and one for a shift interlock problem. You need to call a Honda dealer and give them your vehicle identification number to see if your vehicle is involved in any of them as these recalls do not apply to all 2000 Accords; also, they recalls if they did apply may have been completed before you bought the car.

recalls apply to the car, not to the owner, so if there are any open recalls they will be done at no charge.

the only exclusions of the warranty extension are those that apply to normal warranty–exclusions include a lack of maintenance, damage, accident, abuse etc.

hope that helps

Q: How long are Honda recalls honored?
I have a 98 Honda Accord that now has ignition switch problems. In 2002 Honda put out a recall on the switch. It was never done on this car. This is known because of the lack of a punch mark over the 8th digit of the VIN. My question is, do these recalls expire or are they good until they are performed?

A: Safety recalls are forever. All tech. don’t always punch mark the Vin number. Have the service advisor run a history on your car so you don’t wast your time.

Q: Why does my 1999 Honda Accord stop while I am driving?
Within the past few months my car has been shutting down while driving. Due to the iginition recalls on 1999 Honda Accords I had my iginition switch replaced, but the problem keeps happening. This time instead of cutting off while driving it refuses to start after I get gas. This is the most frustrating thing could someone please tell what the problem is.

A: Modern day automobiles are very complex machines. It is IMPOSSIBLE for someone to give you an answer as to why your car just stops over the Internet other then to say to a layperson such as your self, check your fuses. Beyond that you need to take it to a shop that can diagnose the car using their skills and the proper equipment.

Q: 2004 Honda Accord recall?
Is there any new 2004 Honda Accord recalls? maybe to do with the breaks

A: Not that I have heard of. It had the old recall on a faulty airbag sensor, but you should register your vehicle on Honda Owner Link http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/SEO/HondaRecall.asp and it will keep you up to date on all new recalls.

Q: what are thre recalls on a 98 honda accord?

A: There have been several recalls on the 98 Accord, mostly for headlights and exterior lighting. You should go to the National Highway and Traffic Administration’s data base and look them up to determine which are appropriate for your particular vehicle.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/

Q: Need information on a honda accord transmission recall…?
I am having transmission problems and just overheard someone saying there was a recall on honda transmissions. I have a 2001 honda accord….how can I find out info about this and whether or not they will replace it?

A: There is not a recall, but there is a warranty extension. Bulletin 02-062 extends the warranty on your 01′ Accord to 7 years and 9 months or 109,000 miles, whichever comes first.

However I have been able to get Honda factory rep. to give full warranty on transmissions to customer with a good service history even past that time/mileage period.

Q: 1998 Honda Accord Transmission Recall?
Hello,

My husband has a 1998 Honda Accord with less than 100k miles. The transmission went out and it is insane what they’re asking to replace it. We’ve heard that a lot of people have had similar problems with the transmissions of this model.

Does anyone know if Honda will fix it? A couple of years ago, my husband received a letter saying something about the transmission so he took it to a dealer and had it “fixed”.

What can we do to get Honda to fix it? Any other suggestions besides replacing the car will be helpful also.

Thanks!
I said LESS than 100K and he’s had all the required maintenance done to it.

A: the recall that applied to this car was for a problem with the possible failure of the gear locking device that keeps the transmission in Park and not allowing the car to roll when its in Park.

The warranty extension that Honda had for automatic transmission failures on the Accords did not apply to this year car. Yes, a lot of Accord owners had transmission problems but those cars were all 2000-2001 models that had a different transmission from the one in your husbands car. Honda extended the warranty on those cars to 7 years or 100,000 miles whichever came first. Almost all of them are beyond the 7 years now.

I agree that the failure is seemingly premature for the mileage and the reputation for reliability that Honda has. I can’t speak for Honda, but you can plead your case to them by calling 1-800-999-1009. If they are able to do anything for you they’ll let you know.

Even if you could get them to pay for a portion of the repair you would save a lot of money. You can get remanufactured transmissions from Honda now and when Honda pays for a part of the repair they usually discount the price of the transmission to the warrranty price which is much less than the regular retail price for the parts. The labor is the same regardless of whether or not Honda participates in the repair.

I can’t hurt to call them to see if they’ll do anything for you.

hope that helps

Q: Repaired a recalled Honda Accord part with my own money?
My windshield wiper motor on my 2003 Honda Accord was broken and so I took it in to my local mechanic last week to get the darn thing fixed. After doing some research AFTER the repair (yes, stupid me…), I found out that there had been a safety recall for this exact part/problem in April of 2008. I was out of the country for all of last year and so I unfortunately didn’t receive the letter from Honda. Excuses, excuses, excuses…

Am I completely out of luck in this situation to get any reimbursement from Honda for getting this part fixed on my own? Granted it was only $70 parts/labor but I sure would have liked to spend that money on something else…

Thanks for your assistance!

A: send the paper work into honda they will reimburse you

Q: 2003 Honda Accord EX-V6- Can I still get service on recalled parts?
I just bought the car and was wondering if anyone knew or could find how long honda performs service on recalls. There was a recall on automatic transmissions back in 04 and I am not sure it was serviced yet. Would they still have to honor the recall now?? Also, my car has 98000 miles and I was wondering if I should have any major services done at 100k to keep the car in good condition. I want it to last a while.

A: Check the V.I.N. at the dealership to see if your car qualifies, and/ or has already been serviced.

As Per http://www.totalrecallinfo.com

Make : HONDA Model : ACCORD Year : 2003
Build Dates : 20020606 – 20030903
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V176000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20040427 Date Received by ODI: 20040415 Date Added to Databse: 20040420
Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P30/P31
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1099796
Summary:
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequence:
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Q: Is there a recall on 1998 Honda Accord 2 doors v4?
I was driving down the street and out of no where my car started slowing down and i look at the dash board all my lights came on so i hurry up and pulled over and my car completely shut off. I put it back in park and try starting it again it wouldnt start. Then i waited 1 minute and it started. What can be wrong with it?

Is there a recall or anything?

A: Title Number Date Recall 97V220000: Seat Belt Anchor Defect NHTSA97V22000012/01/1997Recall 97V220000: Seat Belt Retractor Defect NHTSA97V22000012/15/1997Recall 98V018000: A/T Park Pawl Modification NHTSA98V01800002/06/1998Recall – A/T Non Compliance Defect 98-02102/09/1998Recall 98V018000: Parking Pawl Modification NHTSA98V01800002/12/1998Recall – A/T Noncompliance 98-02106/01/1998Recall 99V069000: Lower Ball Joint Replacement NHTSA99V06900004/20/1999Recall – Lower Ball Joints, Front 99-03906/29/1999Recall – Lower Ball Joint Replacement 99-03903/27/2001Recall 02V120000: Ignition Switch Defect NHTSA02V12000005/01/2002Recall – Ignition Switch Replacement 02-03109/24/2002Campaign – Seat Linkage Inspection/Modification 03-03409/02/2003Recall 03V423000: Ignition Cylinder Inspection/Repair NHTSA03V42310/01/2003Recall – Throttle Body Air Screw Adjustment 04-01102/26/2004Recall – Ignition Switch Key Interlock Defect 03-088

Q: is there a recall for Honda accord transmissions?

A: 2004 — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that it will expand its existing voluntary recall of light truck models for a potential transmission defect to include certain Honda and Acura passenger cars. The voluntary action involves approximately 499,000 Honda and Acura passenger vehicles with V6 engines and 5-speed automatic transmissions. Affected models include certain 2003 and early 2004 model Accord V6 sedans and coupes, 2000-2003 and early 2004 Acura TL sedans, and 2001-2003 Acura CL coupes.

The company has found only one confirmed instance of a transmission failure rel………………….

Q: Has there been a recall on Honda Accord 2000 Coupes? If so, on what parts of the vehicle?

A: www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems

This site should help. National Highway Safety Administration. You can view all recalls and many customer complaints on various models of cars. Good luck

Q: can i chek if thers a recall for my 2000 honda accord v6 puting the vin somewre?

A: best way is to call honda. they will have everything specific to your car. and the most up to date info.

Q: What year should I look for in a used Honda Accord?
I’m looking for a used Accord that’s at least a few years old (2006-ish), but I would like to know which year model had the best reviews, in terms of the least amount of reported problems, recalls, etc.

A: The 4 cylinder has plenty of power,

The LX trim is a great balance of cost vs amenities

Ask for maintenance records

you’ll probably need to replace the tires

Q: What are they doing with the Honda recall?
I have a 2002 Honda Accord Sedan and I just read that they’ll be doing a recall due to faulty airbags. What should I expect to happen? Will they actually fix my car or replace it with another one just like it? Just curious…i think anyone would hope for a new car!

A: They’re just going to get a safer airbag for the car.

Like the first person said, there’s a 95% you won’t get a new car.

Q: 2006 Honda Civic Info?
Honda recalled its 2006 Civic because the rear windshield or quarter glass panel may become loose and separate while driving, posing a safety hazard.

Call Honda at 800-999-1009 or visit nhtsa.gov for more information

A: Yup just another fine example of the “Quality” that honda has.

Q: Is it true that Honda is recalling all Civics because the wheels fall off?
I thought Honda built cars to last not fall apart. That can’t be very safe. Should I stop driving Honda? Should I sell the Honda?

A: Josh: It should be safe to keep driving your Honda and to sell it would rather rash.

While Honda Canada does have a recall on certain Civics it does NOT affect ALL Civics. Your wheels are likely NOT going to fall off just because there is a recall. There are usually warning signs long before that happens like a grinding noise. Many times it could be literally years before your “wheels fall off”.

Anyone owning a Civic is advised to hang tight – Honda Canada will be sending notices in the mail out to those with VIN numbers affected by the recall. Provding that Honda has your current address you will receive a notice which you can then take to your local Honda dealership to book an appointment for the repairs. If Honda does not have your current address it is recommended you call them or your dealership and have them update it. Without a current address on file they have no way of contacting you if issues do arise.

Like I said only certain Civics with VIN number within a certain range are being recalled. It is highly unlikely that your car is in any immediate danger of having it’s wheels come off unless you have been aware of the warning signs before hand. If your car has been grinding and making noises then I would say you haven’t had it in for a maintance check recently.

Honda vehicles have a very good safety rating and as I said selling it because of this recall is rather rash. Regular maintance is important to any vehicle and if you’ve kept yours up todate then it’s unlikely that there is anything wrong. Regular maintance checks usually catch problems when they are small especially if you have been taking it to a Honda dealership for servicing.

Q: Wheels could fall off on 182,000 recalled Honda Civics?
Consumer reports says my Civic is safe but I am concerned.

A: Honda has a Serious Ball Joint Problem–look at the pictures on this link.

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/177937/honda-sucks-come-in-have-a-look-you-wont-believe-what-u-r-driving/

If you think your Civic is safe you are wrong. If you get in an accident with a typical SUV you will not survive. Watch this crash test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_86RuYXoJA

Q: 1999 Honda Civic shuts off while driving…?
Hi, i have a Honda Civic EX 1999 and while I’m driving on the road, it will sometimes die randomly. My engine shuts off and my tachmeter drops to zero. If i park it to the side and restart it, the engine comes back on like normal. When that happens, my radio works, but my steering wheel and windows don’t work. I have also heard about a recall with 1999 honda civics that have a bad ignition switch that causes this, but im not really sure if its true. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks!

A: My ‘99 Civic has been doing the same thing. It happened the first time about a year ago and the mechanic couldn’t find a problem. It worked fine until a few days ago when it just stalled. At first I had no signals, nor was I able to restart it. It did restart and I took it to my mechanic. He kept it for 2 days and is replacing my ignition switch. There was a recall back in 2002, but I never remember getting any communication about it. Hopefully this will fix the problem.

HTH.

Q: Is it true that you Honda will replace bad struts on 2001 Civics free of charge?
Both of my front struts just went bad and my son found a thread on the internet saying that this is a known issue with 2001 Civics and Honda will replace them free of charge. Can anyone confirm this?

Here is the thread where he found the information:

http://www.civicforums.com/forums/44-suspension-performance/97780-please-read-2k1-suspension-replaced.html

BTW, I just called the Honda service department and they said that there is no recall on them.

Thank you,
Eric

A: If there is no recalls on the front shocks or anything else, then it’s not free. That thread was back in 2003. That’s when the Warranty of the 01 models end. That’s why that guy got it done for free. If you look up the recalls of the 01 civics there is nothing reported about the front shocks.
If you took it to a dealership they will charge you parts and labor to have them replaced.

Q: Air bag inflator recall: should this procedure involve the SRS indicator light?
the mechanic wanted me to pay $109 for a scope before he would turn the SRS indicator light off. My SRS light stayed on after leaving the seat belt jammed in the door accidentally over night. There was an air bag inflator recall on all Honda civics. The mechanic stated turning the SRS light off wouldn’t work unless he did the scope, because he claimed that the light had nothing to do with the airbag recall… Is that true?

A: The SRS light has nothing to do with the seat belt. It is very possible that the recall is the cause of the light. Take the car in for the recall and they will tell you if there is another problem with the system. I would bet that when they do the recall, the light will be reset at no charge.

You may want to shop for a more honest mechanic

Q: Honda’s new recall in Canada?
Hi, I am a proud owner of a 2001 Honda Civic sedan, and today I found out that they are recalling the 2001 civics, 2001-2003 accords and some acura models because of the faulty air bags. What do you think of this? Honda has a very good reputation, and I find it very strange that this has happen!

Also, will they fix this free of charge? I dont want to be driving around with faulty airbags that may bust and cause METAL PIECES to fly at you! It’s insane. Is there much work to replace the airbags? Do you have to haul the dash apart?

Thanks!

A: irrespective of what make or model car ,when a recall is made everything is checked and repaired/replaced free of charge it is for the safety of every one world wide , the bags in my honda are in the steering wheel ,and i doubt very much that bits of metal would come loose , the civics are a great car ,the model you have was made in japan , the later models were made in asia ,the japs are covering their good name ,by honouring their cars ,

Q: 2008 honda civic si sedan/coupe opinions ?
im 15 and 3/4, dont think it matters but oh well.
i want to buy an 08 civic si, preferrably a sedan, ofcourse youre
shaking your head at my age and dream car, but eh, i can set my mind on what i want.
of course with todays economy and gas prices, and how itll rise, and how si’s require premium is a nono factor, i was wondering if it would be worth it buying the sedan si and dealing with gas prices.

OR,
buy a used 99′ or 02′ civic, tuning it up [not ricer style, rims, engine, no "i wanna fly my car" spoilers, no back to the future bodystyle, shake my head at those civics]
which i recall thoe using regular.

most likely my situation is if i go for the 99′ or 02′ ill have it when i can drive officially by myself, the stage before the license.
but most likely the si will require me to wait till im 18

opinions?

A: If you’re able to afford the ‘08 Civic SI, by all means buy it! They’re really nice cars, and the “premium only” is really not a factor. In my area, there are a couple of gas stations that sell Premium at the price of Mid-grade on Fridays. Even if there’s no such sale in your area, for the mileage you’ll be getting, an extra 10 cents a gallon won’t be a big deal.

If you can’t afford the new Civic, instead of buying a ‘99-’02 Civic, why not look for an Accord or Prelude in those years? Overall, they’re nicer cars than the Civic, plus they offer bigger motors with more power and great fuel economy. That’s my two cents.

Q: 06 Honda Civic Squeaky Brakes, is the tech to blame?!?
My 06 Honda Civic was bought new and now has 26,000 miles on it and no issues thus far. It was due for an oil change so I took it to a local honda repair-shop. This shop is teamed with a dealership but the dealership moved to a new location. The oil was changed and also a recall was checked out. I leave and the entire way to work my brakes squeak and for the rest of the day. I bring it back, they offer to take it back and then bring me back to see. He says these are new kinds of brakes since asbestos was outlawed. It says there is rust and because the metal is rubbing together it is causing the squeal. I continued that it drives me crazy and I want it fixed. He says it happens all the time and there is no fix for it. Says they can resurface but not guarantee it won’t happen the next day. Says brakes squeal on mercedes “all” the time. What’s going on?! This can’t be normal, it’s brand new and no other civics are doing it. What should i do, I want them to know they’re in the wrong.

A: Your description is somewhat confusing so a few answers to a few questions would help–
1) did the brakes squeek before your took you car into the shop?
2) did they change the brake pads when the car was in the shop as part of the recall or during the service?
3) if they did change the brake pads, what brand of brake pads did they put on?
4) do the brakes squeel all the time or just in the morning or after the car has been sitting a long time?
5) where was the rust? Is it on the rotor?

the statement that ‘they all do it’ and that the composition of the brake pads is responsible for it is inaccurate. They don’t all do it and if rust is responsible the noise would go away after the first time you applied the brakes and scrubbed the rust off the rotors with the brake pads. Go to any Honda dealer and look at the new cars on the lot–they all have surface rust on the rotors yet if you take one off the lot for a road test I guarantee you won’t hear a brake squeek from the car with the rusted rotors.

DO NOT LET THEM MACHINE THE ROTORS!!!!! You’ve only got 26k on the car and machining the rotors will significantly shorten the life of the rotors. Machining the rotors is no “cure” for a squeeling noise, its only done to minimize vibration when braking.

Any additional information you can provide would be helpful

Q: What does the srs code 32-10 mean? Do I have to replace the airbag?
I paid $78 to have honda look at why my SRS light was on. I had it checked and they told me they found error code 32-10 “open in front passenger airbag inflator” I was told that I had to replace my entire airbag at a cost of about $400..Is the airbag system covered under any waranty or recall or anything. The car drives fine and has no other problems and the SRS light goes off for weeks ata atime sometimes. If there was really an open in the system the light would never go out…Help somebody who knows about late model Honda civics PLEASE!!

A: Here’s a site that will explain everything you need to know about airbag systems, airbag lights and resetting the system. It shows you the location of the components and the procedure for diagnosing and resetting airbag lights after a deployment. Not all vehicles need everything replaced.
You can check to see if your car is listed here.

http://www.airbagsolutions.com/

Airbagsolutions.com also has the fault code charts to tell you what is wrong and how to fix it!
Some vehicle manufacturers let you access and reset systems without a scanner (like Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infinity, Honda, Acura, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda & Mercury) and some require a scan tool.
Although it’s a pay site ($14.95/day), it’s a lot cheaper than going to the dealer

Here’s the page in this site that tells you which cars need a scan tool and which ones can be done without
I hope I’ve helped you

Q: How reliable are VW Jettas?
I am interested in purchasing a VW Jetta..probably an ‘02 or ‘03. I know they did a recall on one model a couple years ago, but I will look into that. Overall, how is their performance? I have heard they are prone to breakdowns, but I see plenty of them on the roads. Any info. you guys have about them is much appreciated! (how long they last, mileage?)

ps- don’t bother suggesting honda civics or accords. I have looked at those for months and can not find a satisfactory one within my price range.

A: Not really. But there better than a Honda.

Q: 06 Civic squeaky brakes after oil change, tech says “it’s normal, nothing he can do about it.” HELP!
My 06 Honda Civic was bought new and now has 26,000 miles on it and no issues thus far. It was due for an oil change so I took it to a local honda repair-shop. This shop is teamed with a dealership but the dealership moved to a new location. The oil was changed and also a recall was checked out. I leave and the entire way to work my brakes squeak and for the rest of the day. I bring it back, they offer to take it back and then bring me back to see. He says these are new kinds of brakes since asbestos was outlawed. It says there is rust and because the metal is rubbing together it is causing the squeal. I continued that it drives me crazy and I want it fixed. He says it happens all the time and there is no fix for it. Says they can resurface but not guarantee it won’t happen the next day. Says brakes squeal on mercedes “all” the time. What’s going on?! This can’t be normal, it’s brand new and no other civics are doing it. What should i do, I want them to know they’re in the wrong.

A: Tell him you want new front rotors and pads, a full tank of gas and one of those pine tree air fresheners.

Q: does changing transmission fluid make check engine light go off?
My 2005 Honda Accord has the check engine light on. Overall it runs just fine and we do oil changes regularly. My husband says it could use a transmission fluid change. Will doing that make the light go off? I also have a 1998 Mazda Protege and it’s light is also on. I don’t recall if a transmission fluid change has been done on that one since we got married.

A: buy something from an American company and you wouldn’t have these problems, I couldn’t care less if they are made in America the profit still goes to japan and puts our people out of work

Q: Can i legally sell my car in California if i know it won’t pass smog check for the buyer?
my situation. I have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid. There was a recall because the check engine light kept staying on. It pointed towards the cataylic converter that needed to be replaced. (which was really fine, but it happened to me b4 recall) so i replaced it. but not with a certified Honda part, i bought a generic part in order to save about $1500. Even though i was adviced the generic part would not pass smog in CA, because of its strict guidelines.

i didn’t care i wanted to save $ and since i was also a NV resident, i figured when time comes 4 smog it, i will just take it to NV 2 pass.

Now i get a “recall notice” and Honda won’t let me get the Honda part back on or get re-imbursed since i put generic part on the car.

My intention was to take it to NV when i was ready to sell it But now that CA stopped issuing the HOV stickers 4 Hybrids, my car is much more valuable in CA and i would much rather sell the car here.

So.. Can i legally sell it in CA w/out disclosing to seller

A: Yes, since you are not a dealer and can not be held liable so you can sell your car legally without the smog, you also don’t have to tell the seller about any problems. However, how would you fell if someone sold a car like that?

Q: I love my 2000 Honda Odyssey, but recently the “check engine” light has come on and won’t go off. Why?
We’ve asked a couple of mechanics. Some say it’s common and doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Another says it could lead to serious problems. Another says he thinks there was a recall on this. Anyone know?

A: Hey, do what the person says about taking your car to auto zone for a engine check thing. I had the same problem with a 96′ Toyota Camry., took it to the Toyota dealership, and was just about to put it on the rack for $85.00 test. The nice mechanic came & told me, “”hey this is redicilous, to charge you this when you can take it to Auto Zone for free.(this is good) Did what he said, & it was in the fuse box, they had gotten wet during a real heavy rain.(driving through deep run-off) and they were shortening out. I replaced all the fuses for a few bucks & the light went off & stayed off. My neighbor had the same problem, and she took her truck to a Mazda dealership, and they charged her $87.50 and come to find out her gas cap was on crooked, he took the cap off reapplyed it and the light went off. (she didn’t do what I did) cost me about $10.00 her almost $100 after taxes. So I hope it works for you, “”Good Luck”"

Q: Is Honda Civic in 2001 worse than it in other years?
I am about to buy a 2001 Civic EX which has about 60k mileage on it. It is a good deal from good people. However, when I checked Carfax, there were concerns about transmission failure and many other things, about 22 recalls so far.

Is 2001 a bad year for a used Civic? Anybody has more knowledge on it? Thanks a lot!

A: With that many car facts on it I would steer away from it, honda’s and toyota’s are the most recalled cars going.

Q: Car dealership sold me a car without out checking for recalls…?
I bought a used car from a dealership a month and a half ago. Last week i noticed that the passenger air bag was malfunctioning and not activating when passengers were in the seat. The car (Hyundai) came with a 2 month, 2000 mile 100% parts and labor warranty from the Honda dealership which i bought it from. When i went back to get the airbag system looked at, Honda said i would have to go to the Hyundai dealership to get it looked at because Honda didn’t have compatible scanning tools. Turns out that there was a recall in 2005 that the previous owners never took care of. The recall dealt specifically with the recalibration of the airbag sensors in that passenger seat. Shouldn’t Honda have looked into the recalls on the vehicle before selling it to me? They gave me no notice or information at all. Somebody could have been killed without that airbag working properly.

A: Yeah I’d be a little upset too after giving them all that money.Oh well,no harm done though.Maybe drive over to the Hyundai dealer and hope they don’t try to fish you in on some dealership scam.

Q: 07 Honda Civic ex back wheel alignment issues?
I have a 07 Honda Civic Ex that has some back wheel alignment problems. The back tires are toeing out and after leaving several messages at my Honda dealer, my boyfriend called them for me. They called him back and left him a message saying that the there is a known problem with the Honda’s and to bring it in. Where would I find any information on that? I already checked for recalls and can not find anything on my honda owner link. Does anyone know what this problem is or if there is a website that could tell me what the deal is?

A: honda has a service bulletin that it sent out to its dealers on the condition

SYMPTOM
The customer may complain of uneven or rapid rear
tire wear, a roaring noise from the rear, or a vibration at
highway speeds.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The combination of the tires and the rear suspension
geometry may cause rapid and uneven rear tire wear.
Tires in an advanced stage of this diagonal or inner
edge wear may cause vibration and/or a bad bearing
type noise.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a rear upper control arm kit, replace the flange
bolts and the worn tires and do a four-wheel
alignment.

it should be covered under your warranty

you may be able to get a copy of the bulletin on www.fedworld.com

hope that helps

Q: Reasking a question about problems with our 99 honda civic lx?
I asked this qestion last week and got some helpful answers.

The car is a 99 civic lx. Last week it stalled on my wife, but an engine code did not go on. It started right away. The advice was that it could be an ingition switch which still needs to be replaced on a recall. A mechanic looked at the car and the cleaned the throttle body. He did not think an ignition switch is the problem. He drove the car about 100 miles on errands and it did not stall.

Anyway, the car started to have an irregular idle, going up a couple of hundred rpm, then back down and up again about 3 or 4 times. An engine code went on. I cleared the code to see if it comes back on again and the idle is still wavering. Any suspicions as why the idle is acting up? I am hoping the code comes on so that it can be read. Will the car keep with a check engine code, or should I take it in right away.

All help is appreciated!!

A: get the recall done this prob was every were for the new civics like 2000 up civic start with the free thing first that would be easy.

Q: My 1982 Honda CX500 makes a loud rattling sound coming from the engine, what might be the cause of this?
*NOT a recall since that was only for the ‘78 model.
*NOT the radiator fan since I already checked this.

A: The CX500 is one of the best made by Honda. Many are used in courier service and accumulate six figure miles with little maintenance. The sound you are hearing is likely the water pump, maybe the weakest link in that V twin engine. Have you noticed any coolant leaks behind the engine on the left side? If it’s leaked in the past a trail will remain on the aluminum case there. Does it seem to be making noise from that area? Regarding your other question about an oil leak. Is it possible that it’s coolant, not oil? Oil leaks are very rare in the cx.

Q: What should I do now with this car accident that happened a long time ago?
so here is the story, sorry for being long.

My younger brother and i had just finished shopping at XYZ Mall. We walked to the parking lot, i was the driver, and backed up out of the parking spot i was in. As i was backing up, i had hit a dark blue Honda car. So i walked out of the car and checked the Honda driver to see if she was ok. Seriously, i didnt even check the damage of the car. The lady walked out of the car and i kept asking CONSTANTLY if she was ok. (she was about 35-40 years old) She said she was fine and proceeded to the damage area of her car. The problem was, my brother and i stood outside looking for the damage for about 5 mins because the damage was not bad at all. The only damage was the scrape of paint of the Honda car. It was the size of a dime about. The lady had smooth her hand all over the side of the car to try to find damage for quite a while. But that was it. The dime size paint scrape was all that was.
Now i am getting a summons and complaints from lady claiming I had injured her AND her passenger. Which I recall there were NO passengers in the car with her. It was just the driver. The second complaint was that she had her car hauled out of the parking lot. Which was NOT true because she drove off just fine.

The whole claim is for $8800 dollars.

We still exchange information because I admit it was my fault of hitting her and it was my first incident that ever happened. I know no matter how big or small accidents can be it should get reported. But the first time i just got so nervous I wasnt thinking right i guess. I just figure she seems like a nice lady and that she said she was fine. so we both let it go. But i told her if she needed to fix the little paint job i can be responsible for it. But she said it was ok. but we still exchange info. anyways and she drove off. NOT HAULED OUT.

I know there is a 2 year limitation to this whole thing. The thing is, The letter said the incident was on July 28, 2006. Which was not true because that time, i was going to a university and took public transportation where ever i went and didnt have a car. I had a car before that when i was going to another university because it was further out to get to. On that point, i just want to prove that there was no way for me to have a car to go anywhere on that date and the 2 year limitation has ended perhaps in 2006-2007.

Because it has been so long i had already lost the information of that lady and have no other proven records to prove my side.

Now i dont know what to do, but my insurance is settling for $8800.

I dont have a problem of my insurance company paying out to them, the only problem is that I hate the fact people lie to get the money.

There was no police report taken, no car hauled. No injuries.

However, on the injury i know they can still claim that they have injury afterwards. but still, i want some justice in my case when i know there was NO PASSENGER, NO CAR HAULED out of the parking lot and passed the 2 year limitation, So now what should i do?

A: this is why you should always call the police, so that YOU have some VERIFIABLE record of the date and time the accident took place. And place a cALL to your insurance company as soon as the accident took place, or when YOU have gotten all the information from her (her insurance), that way, that is ANOTHER way to confirm date and time of the accident.

because, now its YOUR word against HERS.

Now, you have a witness (your brother), but that doesn’t always look good.

Always carry a camera with you, including a piece of paper and pen to take down information (this should all go into your emergency kit for your car, which contains flares, water, blanket, some food, road flares, tire guage, and tire inflation/repair kit).

right now, you need to call a lawyer.

Q: How can I report a car problem that car company should recall it?.?
I have a 2003 honda pliot. After 3 years back spoiler broke and front wind shild has 3 crack. I checked one web side and found that more than 15 peoples listed same problems. Honda should recall this cars. In my case warrenty is over. So how I can let the company know thare is problem?.

A: The crack in the winshield is not a warranty issue. Cracks come from rocks and debris hitting it. A single nick can cause a crack to run across your entire winshield. As far as the spoiler breaking, contact a class action attorney that specializes in automotive claims. There’s also bugging honda relentlessly to complain about it. You might run into someone that will just fix it in order to shut you up. Most every problem is eventually reported to car manufactures, so don’t altrustic in having to report it. They probably have known for some time.

Q: My Honda Civic Dies on me?
My 1999 Coupe Civic Dx turns off while I drive. I changed the oil, and the spark plugs checked if any wire was loose and also called Lithia Honda if my car had any recalls. I bought a coolant overflow container but I don’t think it is that. A while ago, the check engine was on and it was a loose spark plug wire but then it still turned off on me while I drove. I think it might be the timer or what makes the car be in idle and stay on because it turns off whenever I stop or change gears. But I do not know can anyone help me?

A: I’d clean the throttle body. Go to your local auto supply and they’ll help find the right stuff. Remove the air cleaner, have an assistant inside the car to hold the gas pedal to the floor (car not running) You’ll see black soot in there. Spray the cleaner in the throttle until it looks clean. Replace the air cleaner, and start the car. That should do it. If not, check for a loose plug wire, or a disconnected or damaged vacuum hose. That should do it…

Q: Where or who do I call for a Honda Accord transmission problem that is out of warranty but has been extended?
My son purchased a 2002 Honda accord last year, it has 93,000 miles on it and the transmission check engine light came on. We looked up the Honda Accords to see if there had been any recalls and we found that on 2002 Honda Accords there was a 100,000 mile extension on transmissions. When we called the dealership in Nashville, TN they asked for the VIN # and said that particular model was not included in the warranty extension. That’s not right, #1 there should not be a specific model for that and #2 I think a transmission should last longer than 93,000 miles especially on a Honda! We are very disappointed! What can we do to check this out and get some assistance on this transmission problem, the dealership told us it would cost $3,000 or more to fix!

A: Okay, I sympthsize with you as I had a similar problem with my 2001 Acura TL, but in my case the transmission failed at 61,000. If the dealer is not helpful, here is what you need to do. With the VIN # in hand, you need to contact Honda USA. They will tell you for sure if you are covered or not on your model year and make and if the “check transmission” light is part of the coverage.. The information is:

By Phone
At our toll-free number: 1-800-999-1009
By Fax
(310) 783-3023 (24 Hours)
By Mail
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Mail Stop: 500 – 2N – 7D
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

They can give you the final answer. I did this on my car and they were able to confirm the problem and armed with that information went back to the dealer who promptly took care of the concern. Good luck with it, hope your VIN is listed.

Q: 2008 Honda Pilot poor gas mileage?
Is anyone else getting poor gas mileage from their 2008 Honda Pilot? The last time I checked my gas mileage after doing city/highway driving, it was about 13 mpg.

The other thing that I noticed is that when I take my foot off of the gas pedal, and let the car go free wheeling, it seems to slow down pretty fast. I had a 2004 Honda Pilot, and I don’t recall it doing that. Has anyone else experienced this?

A: that is indeed BAD. Is it shifting into overdrive?

Q: 2010 Honda Insight VS 2010 Toyota Prius?
I am 17 and as an early graduation present, my parents have agreed to buy me a car. (I attend high school and college at the same time, because of this program I’m in, so please, no one give me mouth about getting a brand new car!)

After I’m done with my community college/high school here, I should receive an AA degree and transfer to a 4-year university. This means I will be away from home and will be driving back and forth a lot, which is one of the reasons why I chose these two hybrid cars.

Both cars look promising, but I’m not sure which one would be best suited for myself. I originally wanted a Prius, but after hearing about the recalls and problems a lot of people have, I’ve been having second thoughts. Things like the brake messing up and problems with the gear shift changing on its own. Plus, a bare-boned Prius comes to about the same price as a fully-loaded Honda Insight.
I checked for problems with the 2010 Insight, but haven’t found many common that should raise any concerns. The Insight is a little bit more compact than the Prius, and I heard was much slower. (but speed isn’t too important to me anyway.)
Both cars seem to have it’s perks and downfalls, but I really cannot decide between them. Which car do you think is a better buy?
I want a car that is fuel-efficient, keeps me safe, and is easy to maneuver. Out of the two, which is better for those needs?

Please no bad mouthing and rude answers. Thank you!

A: The only braking problems that Prius ever had were:

A. If you put in additional floor mats on top of the originals it could get stuck in the accelerator pedal. Even that isn’t a big problem because the Prius (unlike non-hybrid Toyotas) has brake override which stops the acceleration when you firmly press on the brakes.

B. Brake feel. Because hybrids use a combination of regenerative, friction braking, and traction control, it’s possible in certain conditions to feel the transition and to have to adjust your foot pressure on the brakes. Some people complain about this in the same way that people complained about power brakes when they first came out (a number of cars were returned then too but the media and lawyers weren’t as rabid as they are today so there wasn’t the big deal there is now).

The braking problems, other than the floor mats (and cars have been getting floor mats stuck in the pedals ever since there have been floor mats) and pedal feel are:

1. Misidentification with Toyota’s non-hybrid cars. (Many people think that the CHP officer and his family were in a Prius, but they were in a non-hybrid, stupidly overpowered, rental Lexus that may have had mechanical problems before they rented it)

2. Hoaxes (some people with financial problems have claimed problems to get out of paying).

3. Driver error (stepping on the accelerator when they thought they were stepping on the brake).

The Prius has four braking systems:

1. Regenerative.

2. Friction.

3. Engine.

4. Parking.

There is also brake-assist which determines if you are in an emergency stop and supplies extra power to the brakes (a kind of panic mode). You have to really try hard to not be able to stop a Prius.

I don’t know where you got the gear shift changing on it’s own from. This can’t happen because the Prius never changes gears. Heck, it never even goes out of gear. The drive train in the Prius is composed of a simple planetary gear system similar to a differential. Reverse is electric.

A technical look at the “problems” is here: http://www.techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/storm.html

Note that the Insight is in it’s first year of sale so the problems that it might have aren’t known. The older Insight was a totally different car. The Prius was on sale in North America from 2000 to 2010 before any “problems” occurred. Interestingly the “problems” happened during the year the government took over a car company.

- I want a car that is fuel-efficient, keeps me safe, and is easy to maneuver. Out of the two, which is better for those needs?

IMHO, it’s the Prius.

1. It’s more fuel efficient than the Honda.

2. It has advanced safety features such as brake-override, brake-assist, vehicle stability control (vehicle stability control is a system that keeps you from doing doughnuts in slippery conditions if you are going anything like a reasonable speed for the conditiions). Optionally there is radar pre-collision, radar cruise control, and even self-parking.

3. It’s a mid-sized car. There is room for four full-sized adults or you can put a bicycle or two in the back without taking their rear wheels off.

4. It scores four or five star in every crash test category.

5. Toyota has replaced many of the mechanical components with more reliable electronics. For instance there is no alternator, no starter motor, no clutch or fluid coupling (a fluid coupling is the automatic transmission equivalent of a clutch), and the automatic transmission with its hundreds of parts has been replaced with a simple planetary gear system similar to a differential.

6. It has a very high owner satisfaction rating.

I have two, a 2001 and a 2004. They have been trouble free (the media hype notwithstanding) and among the best cars I’ve ever had. It would be really hard for me or my wife to go back to old fashioned cars. The 2004 has 108,000 miles and a lifetime average of 56 mpg according to the logbook that I keep. By year the average mpg for the six complete years has been: 50.8, 52.6, 56.3, 57.3, 59.9, 61.4.

UPDATE:

FWIW, I pay about $420 for 6 months for two Prius through Progressive. It’s hard to get cheaper than that for any car. I’m sure there’s some insurance companies that charge more.

Q: Why does my 94′ Honda Del Sol stall after turning off my engine and then trying to start it soon after?
I drive my manual 94 honda del sol around just fine, but when i turn my engine off and soon after i try to start it, sometimes it doesnt sart. it starts up for like a second and then stalls. i didnt even put it into gear. i would turn the key and crank it and the starter would go but it will not start. then after waiting a few minutes it starts up fine. this gets really frustrating at gas stations and sometimes when i die out. im thinking it might have something to do with my fuel pump but im not really sure. any mechanics out there that can help me or if you just know about cars, please help. any help and suggestions are appreciated. oh yeah, and just to clarify, my car starts up fine in the morning or after a long period of being parked. it only does this when i start up soon after turning off my engine. PLEASE HELP… thanks. oh yeah, and if you can als tell me how i can check if my car has been serviced for any recalls the manufacturer might have on my car. thanks.

A: If people could answer those type of questions over the net, there would be no need for mechanics. It could be hundreds of things causing this. I would use common sense and take it to a reputable repair facility and PAY to have it diagnosed by a PROFESSIONAL. Most shops ONLY charge one hours labor for the diag so for a measily 100.00, you will get an estimate on what is causing this.

Q: Is it true that Honda is recalling all Civics because the wheels fall off?
I thought Honda built cars to last not fall apart. That can’t be very safe. Should I stop driving Honda? Should I sell the Honda?

A: Josh: It should be safe to keep driving your Honda and to sell it would rather rash.

While Honda Canada does have a recall on certain Civics it does NOT affect ALL Civics. Your wheels are likely NOT going to fall off just because there is a recall. There are usually warning signs long before that happens like a grinding noise. Many times it could be literally years before your “wheels fall off”.

Anyone owning a Civic is advised to hang tight – Honda Canada will be sending notices in the mail out to those with VIN numbers affected by the recall. Provding that Honda has your current address you will receive a notice which you can then take to your local Honda dealership to book an appointment for the repairs. If Honda does not have your current address it is recommended you call them or your dealership and have them update it. Without a current address on file they have no way of contacting you if issues do arise.

Like I said only certain Civics with VIN number within a certain range are being recalled. It is highly unlikely that your car is in any immediate danger of having it’s wheels come off unless you have been aware of the warning signs before hand. If your car has been grinding and making noises then I would say you haven’t had it in for a maintance check recently.

Honda vehicles have a very good safety rating and as I said selling it because of this recall is rather rash. Regular maintance is important to any vehicle and if you’ve kept yours up todate then it’s unlikely that there is anything wrong. Regular maintance checks usually catch problems when they are small especially if you have been taking it to a Honda dealership for servicing.

Q: Did any of our import lovers see all of the recalls by Honda and Toyota.?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070209/ap_o…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7887155/…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7887155/…
Sorry my freind, Firestone designed the tires not Ford and that is why Firestone is out of business. I posted this as a wake up call for all americans, remember in world war one and two who made our tanks and other transports to keep us safe it was the american worker.

A: just goes to show you the japs make shit too… they just dont make a big deal out of them as they do an american car company recall.

Q: 01 Acura Cl with major transmission issues, Honda recall warranty just expired..any recourse?
After speaking to Honda Canada, I realized that there was a major recall on these transmissions but the extended warranty (7 years because of all the problems) has expired. The car is immaculate and only has 125000 km on it.

A: Ask the dealer if Acura may be willing to pay a portion of the repair as a goodwill gesture since these cars have known transmission issues. If they can’t get Acura to do it, try to please your case to the area rep for Acura. number is 800-382-2283.

If you have records of properand timely transmission service, done as recommended by the manual, that will help. If you didn’t do the service they probably aren’t going to help you.

Q: auto recalls,they all have them so whats the big deal with toyotas?
why is it that toyota has this recall and the word is freaking out,why hasnt anyone freaked out in the past,be that toyota or any other company,and dont say o one died cause they have,my brother is in the middle of a lawsuit with ford cause his gas pedal got stuck and lost a leg in the accident,what makes toyota the bad guyes when every car has recalls,ford focus had over 100 recalls,the navigator has so many recalls they stopped sending letters out to the owners and just fix as they come,im tring to understand what makes toyota recalls any different from other recalls,the honda fit catches on fire,soo why isnt anyone making a big deal on this?now even though some will say im wrong,ive had 3 toyotas (1 thats on the recall list)and yet to have any issues with it,now my ford ranger ,great truck but rusted so bad the rear diff fell off and only had 140 something kms on it

A: Years ago, AUDI (model 4000) had uncontrolled acceleration problems. It damaged their sales so badly they quit selling them for a long time. Mitsubishi was accused of ignoring problems and not issuing recall notices at all for a span of 20 years. Ford had the fuel tank problem with the Pinto,Chevrolet had the problem with side mounted fuel tanks out side of their truck frames. All in all, the more electronic gizmo’s they stick on vehicles the more problems like these will occur.
I mean really, are we so lazy that we need electronic windshield rain sensors to turn on the windshield wipers? (Cadillac)

(retired mechanic)

Q: Why do they have recalls on vehicles?
Shouldn’t they have all that shit figured out BEFORE they sell it! I had a recall on my Honda cause apparently you could turn the ignition off when it was not in park. Now DODGE is recalling like 150,00 trucks cause of the passenger air bag. I don’t get it?

A: My opinion is, they obviously don’t test new vehicles rigorously enough. Most recalls are related to electrical/mechanical wear and tear. They could find these problems out if they just tested the vehicles for longer durations (more hours and more miles). The proof is in the pudding. When a particular model of vehicle has a cronically defective transmission, for example, that lasts 5-10k miles, in the case of the Kia Sedona minivan. This shows how lightly vehicles are tested before they’re put on the market.

I think it’s pretty rediculous to pay tens of thousands of dollars to get a flawed vehicle that has to be recalled because some aspect of the vehicle is deemed unsafe.

Q: Repaired a recalled Honda Accord part with my own money?
My windshield wiper motor on my 2003 Honda Accord was broken and so I took it in to my local mechanic last week to get the darn thing fixed. After doing some research AFTER the repair (yes, stupid me…), I found out that there had been a safety recall for this exact part/problem in April of 2008. I was out of the country for all of last year and so I unfortunately didn’t receive the letter from Honda. Excuses, excuses, excuses…

Am I completely out of luck in this situation to get any reimbursement from Honda for getting this part fixed on my own? Granted it was only $70 parts/labor but I sure would have liked to spend that money on something else…

Thanks for your assistance!

A: send the paper work into honda they will reimburse you

Q: Is there a recall on 1998 Honda Accord 2 doors v4?
I was driving down the street and out of no where my car started slowing down and i look at the dash board all my lights came on so i hurry up and pulled over and my car completely shut off. I put it back in park and try starting it again it wouldnt start. Then i waited 1 minute and it started. What can be wrong with it?

Is there a recall or anything?

A: Title Number Date Recall 97V220000: Seat Belt Anchor Defect NHTSA97V22000012/01/1997Recall 97V220000: Seat Belt Retractor Defect NHTSA97V22000012/15/1997Recall 98V018000: A/T Park Pawl Modification NHTSA98V01800002/06/1998Recall – A/T Non Compliance Defect 98-02102/09/1998Recall 98V018000: Parking Pawl Modification NHTSA98V01800002/12/1998Recall – A/T Noncompliance 98-02106/01/1998Recall 99V069000: Lower Ball Joint Replacement NHTSA99V06900004/20/1999Recall – Lower Ball Joints, Front 99-03906/29/1999Recall – Lower Ball Joint Replacement 99-03903/27/2001Recall 02V120000: Ignition Switch Defect NHTSA02V12000005/01/2002Recall – Ignition Switch Replacement 02-03109/24/2002Campaign – Seat Linkage Inspection/Modification 03-03409/02/2003Recall 03V423000: Ignition Cylinder Inspection/Repair NHTSA03V42310/01/2003Recall – Throttle Body Air Screw Adjustment 04-01102/26/2004Recall – Ignition Switch Key Interlock Defect 03-088

Q: Can you tell me about all the 1983 motorcycles Honda made.?
We have bought a 83 Honda bike with v-Twin Motors. water cooled. we have been told it was a vargo or something. we also were told this type of motorcycle was recalled. Any help would be great.

A: Honda made 2 models of v twin in ‘83. The main difference is the way the engine is mounted. If the cylinders are front to back, like a Harley, then it’s a Shadow, either a 500 or 750. If the cylinders are side to side, like a Moto Guzzi, and it’s a cruiser, it’s a CX 500 or 650. If it’s a dresser, it’s a GL 500 or 650.

Q: Is the 2006 Honda Civic MP3 input being recalled?
The 2006 Honda Civic has a direct input for an MP3 player, and when I plug my iPod directly in with a cable, it seems like the sound is only coming through my front left speaker strong and very weak through my other speakers. Plus it sounds pretty crappy. Whereas a regular CD sounds great and is equally distributed through all my speakers. I know the sound quality of an MP3 player isn’t as good as CD, but that doesn’t explain how the sound is distributed through my speakers. It almost doesn’t make me want to listen to music through my iPod. My friend said he heard that Honda knows about the problem and is recalling the MP3 player input in the car to fix it. I couldn’t find anything online that mentions the recall. Does anyone else have this problem in their car? Have you found a way to resolve it? Have you heard anything about this supposed recall? Thanks in advance for your help.

A: Actually I am unaware of a so called recall. However we have stopped sale on our musiclink IPOD acessory to match an update Apple is doing to their newer IPODS. Most MP3’s have a varying sound quality depending upon source you recorded downloaded from. I have been disappointed with sound quality as well.

Q: Can I trade in my 2009 Corolla towards a new Honda?
Nothing is wrong with the car at all but i’ve hated it since the first week i got it. its got very low mileage and i just wish i had gone with a honda instead. i wished that BEFORE the recall!!

my payments are 300 per month. and the car is brand new.

how would a trade in work?

A: You could, but you shouldn’t! Instead, go to Ford and get a Focus. They will give you a good deal and a rebate too! And the 2010 Focus is a real gem, far better than Civic or Corolla..no recalls, top quality, 38 mpg, and lots of power. You will love it! My new 2010 Focus is 10 times what the Corolla is, and rides better and smoother than the Civic.

Q: What’s with all these Asian made car recalls?
Wow, talk about “when it rains it pours”. I heard on the news that Nissan was the latest, then I read this. It’s more than just Nissan. It’s Nissan, Suzuki,and Daihatsu! They said that “Honda’s been very quiet” lol. Could they be next?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61O25L20100225

A: Henry Ford is not rolling over in his grave, he’s rubbing his hands together.

Q: Air bag inflator recall: should this procedure involve the SRS indicator light?
the mechanic wanted me to pay $109 for a scope before he would turn the SRS indicator light off. My SRS light stayed on after leaving the seat belt jammed in the door accidentally over night. There was an air bag inflator recall on all Honda civics. The mechanic stated turning the SRS light off wouldn’t work unless he did the scope, because he claimed that the light had nothing to do with the airbag recall… Is that true?

A: The SRS light has nothing to do with the seat belt. It is very possible that the recall is the cause of the light. Take the car in for the recall and they will tell you if there is another problem with the system. I would bet that when they do the recall, the light will be reset at no charge.

You may want to shop for a more honest mechanic

Q: Car dealership sold me a car without out checking for recalls…?
I bought a used car from a dealership a month and a half ago. Last week i noticed that the passenger air bag was malfunctioning and not activating when passengers were in the seat. The car (Hyundai) came with a 2 month, 2000 mile 100% parts and labor warranty from the Honda dealership which i bought it from. When i went back to get the airbag system looked at, Honda said i would have to go to the Hyundai dealership to get it looked at because Honda didn’t have compatible scanning tools. Turns out that there was a recall in 2005 that the previous owners never took care of. The recall dealt specifically with the recalibration of the airbag sensors in that passenger seat. Shouldn’t Honda have looked into the recalls on the vehicle before selling it to me? They gave me no notice or information at all. Somebody could have been killed without that airbag working properly.

A: Yeah I’d be a little upset too after giving them all that money.Oh well,no harm done though.Maybe drive over to the Hyundai dealer and hope they don’t try to fish you in on some dealership scam.

Q: is 0bama trying to force Toyota and Honda and Nissan to unionize their U.S. factories? Is this REALLY what?
what these bogus recalls and hyped up publicity are all about?

Union thuggery and Chicago-style extortion rackets?
Don’t forget, 0bama and the Unions OWN General Motors and Chrysler now. Toyota is a competitor of the U.S. government – currently controlled by Marxists.

A: Let them try. The people are on to their Chicago street thug real identities and their mojo is fading real fast among the independent voters that were willing to give them a chance in ‘08 election.

Q: Whats wrong with my Honda?
its a 99 Honda Accord LX with a 4 cylinder F23 Vtec engine and 121,000 miles in it. While moving it abruptly shuts off and sometimes back on. Thinking it was a fuel problem i changed the fuel cap and the fuel filter and pump. I contacted my local Honda dealer to find out if any recalls where done on my vehicle. All the recalls that existed have already been done according to the dealer (including the ignition switch). The scanner is not giving any codes. Any suggestions will help. Thanks!

A: it could be numerous of things…such as they stated the grounding wire…fuel relay…or just your ignition system (cap and rotor, spark plugs and wires, or maybe the whole distrubitor….maybe even your fuel injectors being dirty…