I've been following up with geico insurance, us honda (case# 09517538) rigorously. Both occurred on city streets. The lack of a rear-view camera is especially concerning on a van with otherwise poor rearward visibility through mirrors. Van was parked inside a garage with no damage. It was towed to the dealership on that Sunday. This exposes a large area of electrical wires. The auto idle that comes on automatically should be activated by break pedal and woken up when let go but what they are saying is, it actually could get activated if someone with bigger feet accidentally touches the gas pedal. The downshifting is also very hard. There was no warning light illuminated. Turning left with a green arrow the van will even attempt to stop when it detects traffic sitting on the opposing side of the intersection yielding right of way. We are Lemberg Law, a Consumer Law Firm. I just cant believe I wasted so much money on this thing. I understand this is typical of this auromobile. Nhtsa recall number:20v-437 mfr campaign id: a88 campaign description:2018-20 ody sliding door outer handle cables safety recall recall date:07/28/2020 after getting this fixed by honda, now while driving the car at a certain speed, the system would throw error information, that the right slide door has not closed properly. The transmission does not accelerate properly from a rolling stop. they further said that they could not replicate the problem and therefore could not fix it. It is now july 25. The indication is that the belt will fail prematurely, besides making a noise that is quite distracting to the driver. I called honda and they sent a tow truck for the car. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer who was unable to duplicate the failures and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The entire incident was captured on our security camera. When the driver releases the brake pedal and pushes the accelerator pedal, the car fails to auto start, or auto starts with warning messages. Car continued to drive, but there was hesitation in gearing. Everything the van shifts around 20-30 mph the entire vehicle jolts back and forth. 1 week after that, transmission started having problems downshifting again while driving on highway. The van had been turned off after 20 mins. Currently the strap is so conveniently located within easy reach of a child in the rear seat and easy to pull. The contact stated that the engine remained on, but the vehicle did not shift into drive or reverse. The vehicle behind me just taped my car. Have also had issue where I have stepped out of the car, while it is not running and my kids were in the car, they keys were in the car, and when I closed the door, the doors locked. The car has been well maintained and no error codes or warning lights are on. Also the gas mileage seem to be less.. One of my friends suggested me to report this incident to ntsb and they redirected me to nhtsa. Due to the fact the rain sensing function cannot be disabled, operators are either stuck with wipers off or on continual speed. Someone there should take a look at this issue. Earlier models (2006 which I own) has a majority if this area covered by panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. It was bought and service los regularly at the dealership. He said this noise has no safety risk but contact honda dealership to see if they have any recall associated to it. But my car is over 35k so it not cover even under extend warranty. Could not unlock the car using the key fob or button on the side of van. Honda cannot fix the volume.. I am really inclined to know what went wrong with the vehicle that virtually threatened the lives of my wife and child. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS UNUSUAL WAS THE ENGINE GOING TO IDLE AND THE ACCELERATOR NOT RESPONDING. I was shocked bc there was no cars behind me on the road and only one small sedan traveling about two car lengths in front of me. I have reached out to Hugh White Honda on facebook and Twitter. I am headed back to the mechanic in the morning again. Com/threads/2020-ex-l-10-speed-transmission-failure-at-11k-miles. They started at about 90k and my mechanics are puzzled since it won't act up for them. I still have the misfire problem and wondering if its still worth fixing when the van may not be worth the cost of repairs. The fuel pipe set, fuel joint connecting the high pressure fuel pump to fuel rail was leaking gasoline. Then in sept of 2019 the problem reappeared after 3 service calls and numerous fax and telephone calls basically honda customer care said I did not have a problem. The next day he called and indicated the transmission control computer was defective and would order it to have it replaced. Honda technicians try and diagnosing this with no luck, said I've never seen this issue, 64k miles great condition no damages to the transmission core unfortunately we are 4k miles over warranty!? The problem with the rear entertainment system keeps in default. Mine is misfiring as well. Nothing hit the car. Please check if you received similiar issue and help with me regarding the same. No accident occurred, thankfully, but people need to know these systems fail and need to be checked to notify of oncoming pedestrians/bikers/vehicles. I have bumped my head a few times. The contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side head lights displayed a horizontal line and above the horizontal line, no light was projected. Then the dashboard blacks out and the car 'safety features ' cause it to break! And again, that is only for Honda Odyssey vehicles equipped with the 6-cylinder engines with Variable Cylinder Management. My car is current on all recalls. This has to be some kind of electrical glitch or problem and it's frustrating that honda has no answers. If this wasn't bad enough a month ago the electrical power/fuse to even accomplish what I just explained electrically shorted for no reasonable explanation. About five mins into the drive home I heard what sounded like a bomb going off and then a scattering sound. Peoples lives are at perilous danger and risk when these cars are shutting down while in motion. They did provide us with a loaner car for free and helped us work with a glass replacement shop. I'm going to re-torque my battery terminal connectors. At the end of our trip, on 3 jan 2019, when my family and I were just outside charlottesville, virginia, the vehicle proceeded to brake quite aggressively without driver input, as if it were avoiding a collision. Cabin watch safety feature for passengers malfunctioning periodically. I called honda north america and was essentially dismissed as I was told to just turn off my lane mitigation system, with no explanation or apparant care about what I had gone through. However, there was a major class action lawsuit against them about the misfires, ending in a 1.5 million settlement. Perhaps it's time for another class action lawsuit for newer models of Odyssey. I have reported this to our honda dealership numerous times. Firefighters thankfully put out the fire within 8 minutes from when it started. The rep, oliver, blamed the problem on the dealership during their repair of the car for an unrelated issue. Your author Whats your name? Customer states intermittently right side sliding door does not close properly, sliding door ajar light comes on while driving, right side sliding door will not close using automatically, having to manually/forcefully push door close, has happened twice dealer ship did not do anything as they are not able to duplicate the issue. I have a 1999 Honda Accord and never had any issue, only replaced one light bulb and turning bulb (regular maintain not included) for 18 year of ownership. The door panel on the left sliding door became separated from the door itself thus preventing the door from opening. Unable to manually shift if needed. It showed emissions system, abs systems, hill start and several others. It wasn't that long ago you could repair almost anything on a car using a slot head screw driver and a pair of vice-grips! Vehicle dash showed the following problems when parked in front of store at full stop: brake system problem, emission system problem, road departure mitigation system problem, hill start assist problem, vehicle stability assist (vsa) problem, power steering system (eps) problem, brake hold system problem. I live in southeast louisiana and on this day we were under yet another heat advisory. We filed a complaint with honda america (voice mails are retained as record). I would like any information on potential lawsuits for 2014 and later Honda Odysseys for this issue. They checked software and dtc and no codes stored or active. The rear camera system has 'camera system failure' error. When the car is stopped at a light, the gas vapor would be evident around the front of the car and be pulled into the cabin through the vents when not in recirculation mode. This class of vehicles would subsequently become known as Compact MPV. The harsh upshifts cause a momentary driver distraction which may cause an accident. This has been occurring from around 30k miles and continues today with 72k miles. The car turned on the engine light indicating misfire in all the engine cylinders the dealer informed me that it was due to the fuel injector system and they changed them they gave me the car but it no longer worked I returned to the dealer and they told me that I have to pay for that they uncover the engine and find out the damage that was allegedly caused by the injectors with factory defects and that I have to pay for the repair of the engine to change it if necessary with my money. All modes, drive, sport, neutral and reverse were flashing and got a warning in the dashboard saying "transmission system problem/blind spot info system problem". The camera isn't a stressed part like engine parts. Dealer inspected and replaced motors on both doors per honda's recommendation. The modern lineup is labeled The Fun Family Minivan, but theres nothing fun involved when you have to sit at the dealership for electrical system, powertrain and engine repairs. The suv slowed down considerably to make the turn, but we remained behind at a safe distance as the suv made the turn. Once again the tow truck driver attempted to jump start the van, and once again it was completely dead. $3,200 in repairs. Once I have the opinion from the independent mechanic I will likely file complaints with the BBB and the Attorney General of Ohio. This put us at considerable safety risk when we could not process through traffic, at night, on a dark country road. Later that day, the backup camera screen was black. Even then, it is not completely shut the "open door " alarm goes off for up to 10 miles and then eventually the door shuts completely . Even then the inner door handle was hard to pull. Fortunately, I had the cloth/hard cover closed so no glass got in my car or on me. The problem. The contact stated that while reversing at about 2 mph, the transmission went from drive to park without warning. After letting it cool down, I inspected the battery terminals again for any loose connections and could not find anything. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. If you've ever curiously thrown a vehicle's transmission into Park while the vehicle is in motion, there's no doubt you're familiar with the cacophony of grinding metal that follows. 2021 Honda Odyssey problems (0) View all. Also the engine bay was hot, as in the air filter housing was hot enough that you could not keep your hand on it. DURING THE INCIDENT THE WERE NO WARNINGS AUDIBLE, VISIBLE, OR HAPTIC PROVIDED BY THE CAR. I believe a fire will start. I called honda and they sent another tow truck to pick it up. This unpredictable acceleration makes it dangerous to pull out into traffic. This "engine management" message was apparently another symptom that occurred right before the resolution. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to drive however, the vehicle failed to move. The vin was not provided. Whenever hes cruising in the minivan with his large family, hes actually daydreaming about a two-seater sports car. While I don-t hear clunking like I do with a gear shift, it will jerk down to a gear that seems too low and almost feels like the brakes are being applied when they are not. Fortunately after pressing the pedal several times the engine responded. They said it started right up. Vehicle has to be entirely shut down and restarted to bring the engine back. Dealership diagnosed tailgate control module. It would be interesting to see if honda vehicles with this year cvt have seen an increase in rear end collisions. I haven't gotten a repair quite just yet, but I'm not looking forward to it. The contact stated that the failure started occurring after an unknown recall repair had been completed on the vehicle. The only fix then seems to be a 'hard' shutoff that requires opening the driver door and pushing the ignition button, closing the door, pushing the ignition button, and shifting to drive. I have noticed it happening more often when the ac is used. Once I was trying to switch lanes and when I accelerated the van didn't go any faster and I almost caused an accident. The settlement wrapped up in October of 2013. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer who was unable to duplicate the failures and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. I have brought the car into the dealership regarding the issue and have been dealing with honda headquarters with no resolution. Odor always appeared during driving, the level of strongness caused nausea, cough, and headache. The vehicle was taken to perfection honda (2603 american rd se, rio rancho, nm 87124, 505-221-5084) where it was determined that there was no failure. Sent to dealer for 1 week. I was driving my vehicle when suddenly the acc, lkas, blind spot, lane departure, went on. Call our Helpline today! I'm concerned we will be rear ended due to our vehicle being disabled at an intersection. It is terrifying to lose power on the interstate and drive so roughly that I am afraid my disabled son and I will be hit by another car. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Seems to be mostly occurring in warm summer months. The service department of the Honda dealer verified with Honda that the noise was due to a timing belt chirp, per Honda Service Bulletin(SB) 16-054, which applied to the year, make and model of the automobile. Certainly, this is a design flaw needing the manufacture to recall and fix this well known and common problem with this vehicle. The sliding door would inadvertently close, causing the contact to become pinned between the sliding door and the door frame. Honda doesn't know what cause it. It took 3 to 5 seconds for my transmission to get back in gear and generate power. Are they liable if an accident accused because of this? The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and wanted the contact to sign off on a text="Who are we? The costs to repair is too expensive. No matter what you do, you can not open this door from the outside. They agreed to replace components, but we have to pay the labor which we agreed, but it's been more than a month which they can't repair and give back our car. After few starts it goes away. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. We have created our third case file with Honda N.A. Drive down the road and stopped at stop sign the pushed the gas and hardly moved started slowly to accelerate almosted died. There are no warning lamps or errors showing on the instruments but it is not normal. It's happened to both of us multiple times. No one was hurt and nothing was damaged luckily. Our vehicle is always safely in our lane and doesn't come anywhere close to the vehicle we are attempting to pass. Also, there is shift shock at low speed. Dry snow, salt, ice, mud thrown on windshield when driving, and no way to effectively clear it off. All warning lights popped up when I was driving causing the vehicle to go into a safety mode. Passenger sliding door stuck in open position as the latch has broken. The last experience was at the honda store where a salesman showed me the 2019 honda. The 1995 Odyssey was introduced in 1994 as Honda's first minivan based on the Accord platform, with a 4-cylinder engine, all-disc anti-lock braking, all wishbone suspension, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a steering-column-mounted shifter and a hill-hold feature, marketed as Grade Logic. Please help investigate. At the time we did not realize that it could be a problem with the auto engine idle stop feature, otherwise we would've had them check that system specifically. Not only did we have to endure the fumes for hours, but I am worried that our safety is at stake due to an explosion and or asphyxiation. Problem immediately reappeared making it so the door cannot be closed unless disengaging the power to the doors, exiting the vehicle, and manually closing the doors. Then on 07/19/2019 my wife drove the van to a local venue with the grandchildren. The problem was confirmed by a honda dealer and the part was replaced at my expense (. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. March 11, 2019. Dealer looked at the issues and performed diagnostic service. A day later received a recall notice on my honda app called update park logic safety recall and scheduled appointment immediately for 4/29/19 to be told they get the same complaint often and cars brought in. Walked into the garage hours later and noticed the drivers rear quarter panel window cracking and breaking apart on its own. It seems to happen more in winter, but we have experienced it throughout the seasons. Warning system in car sounded, but auto brake system didn't activate to stop the car. The 2018 models carry build dates between Jan. 19, 2017 and April 16, 2018. As understood, attainment does not recommend that you have . Honda also extended the warranty for engine repairs on the affected vehicles to a period of 8 years. I have sent a message to honda motors about 4-6 months ago and has not heard a response from corporate or the dealership. This happens every thousand miles or so, and has happened since owning the vehicle. Gas needle will be below 1/2 full and it will only take approx. The sliding rear door on the passenger side does not fully latch, thus the door remains slightly ajar. This is crazy. I just had this issue with my 2015 Honda Odyssey. The transmission in this vehicle lags and slips regularly when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal knocking sound during acceleration. The car continued to drive, but there was hesitation in gearing. It happens every day and is getting worse. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives of other, except the honda dealer. WHEN THE CONTACT PRESSED THE REMOTE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE WINDOWS AND SUN ROOF WOULD ERRONEOUSLY OPEN. Horn is a single tone low note and is barely noticeable and woefully inadequate. While parking, stopping, and shutting off the engine, the vehicle rolled 4 to 5 inches when the brake pedal was released. I was told there was a connection that was not securely clipped together. Costs me 1650. I was going up a hill next to a cyclist and losing speed rapidly. And would go up and down up and down until finally it runs the battery completely dead. My son was in his car seat in second row behind driver's seat when he grabbed the seatbelt of the middle seat that attaches to the roof and wrapped around his neck. Only way to open it is to go in via the passenger side of the vehicle and manual release the door. THE REARVIEW CAMERA ISNT FUNCTIONING. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. Have taken it in at least 4x to have spark plugs and transmission fluid changed out. For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. I tried calling honda roadside assistance, but was told tow truck was restricted on ohio turnpike. I myself got hurt and don't let my wife use it. When you remove your foot from the break to resume driving, the car shuts off without immediately restarting, leaving you stranded. A lot of vans had recall, however ours is not on the recall list, but we highly believe it should be due to safety concerns due to transmission failure. Image source: . Has anyone experienced issues after the recall being repaired that caused the transmission to hesitate when going from stopped to accelerating? It's about the only damn thing left we can do on our own cars these days! The flaw can result in a leak of the pressurized gas, leading to reduced strut performance. The electrical sliding door is opening on its own at night. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration with the transmission message displayed. It talks about how the power sliding doors wont latch, which increases the chance of injury. Happened the first time on 80/94 east bound (traffic slowed @ 34-36 mph). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided the contact with case number: [xxx]. Also at around 25 miles an hour it club is into the next gear and the whole car shudders. Also I parked my vehicle then the transmission problem indicator went on. When a vehicles engine runs well, everything seems to fall into place. Honda Odyssey owners have reported 238 problems related to steering (under the steering category). The passenger door was able to open once more, but not even a week after I experienced the issue with closing the doors once again. Then the car would not start or would rough start and I was told the battery has a bad cell (now 1200 miles out of warranty) and needs to be replaced. Whats worse, a minivan that Parks itself while driving or kids that dont have a DVD player? The dealership checked the battery to ensure it wasn't a battery issue and found it to be completely fine. The problem is so severe that it happens almost every time I come to a stop. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. I have brought this safety issue up to the dealer multiple times and nothing has been done to fix the complaint. This happens on the highway, or on residential roads. Abnormal tcm adaptation values or a miscalculation in the tcm software causes the mil to come on with dtc p0716. Nothing works. Other common complaints include a power steering whine, reduced steering assistance at low speeds, and poor brake performance. After having the odyssey repaired for the recall rear passenger door latches, the rear passenger door still continues to open randomly, it has happened on multiple occasions while the vehicle is parked (at a park) with no one near the vehicle, at least twice since the repair while the vehicle is going between the speeds of 35-45 mph the rear passenger door on the driver side slides open. Dealership said fluid freezes in the bottle, but that's not true because back nozzle works. Honda does not have a fix for this. Sometimes the door will close almost to the end and then recoil or the door will not close at all (it just beeps). In the meantime, owners have to deal with driving a van full of kids without a working radio, DVD player and other equipment. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The is no similar notification when shifting from reverse to drive. Vehicle keeps turning on accessory mode uncommanded. There haven't been any recalls on this and I'm sure it'll be quite expensive to replace. Also, whenever the spare tire was in use, all the safety systems, such as the lane keep assist, lane departure warning, collision mitigation system, and the adaptive cruise control system turned off. The 2020 Honda Odyssey's infotainment system problems Drivers on CarComplaints.com describe cracking or popping sounds that come from the infotainment center and speakers, causing confusion and distractions while driving. This van is scared of vacations. In the meantime, you are welcome to call us right away at 855-301-2100. The vehicle was taken to saco honda (754 portland rd, saco, me 04072, (207) 282-0900) where it was diagnosed that a new lower bearing, short box, pistons, cylinders, and crankshaft needed to be installed. These are valuable tools that help keep people safe when the equipment works properly. The van has a keyless entry system. Called honda of america with no avail. then the infotainment went out and nothing worked for weeks until another dealership was nice enough to replace it. The contact owns a 2018 honda odyssey. *tr. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair. The contact was informed that the repair had to be paid for out of pocket or through the warranty coverage. The engine is what makes that essential power that drives the wheels. Awaiting further diagnosis 4) car has been towed to envision honda of milpitas, ca and no further info received on root cause. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. Driving at low speed about 25mph, the dashboard where the speedometer and odometer is located went completely black for about 10 seconds. The feeling of losing control of driving your own vehicle is extremely unsettling. This is the only car I drive where it is difficult to hesr the turn signals. Since it's the heart and soul of any vehicle, it just. safety sensor to alert for pedestrians on sides/front do not work properly. The problem first appeared about a month ago. This care is an abysmal piece of JUNK. They have blamed it on my battery twice - once they replaced and the next time they made me pay for the battery. The engine stalls when trying to enter traffic after stopping at an intersection. Much of the work for the basic function of the car and transmission is done by the computer that also runs the entertainment system, the big screen common in the front panel of cars. He said the "point of no return" argument from honda over the phone wasn't true because the pressure sensor stopped the door when he touched it an inch from the door. If honda doesn't contribute financially to the transmission repair, I have no reason to buy another honda. On several occasions, I thought I put the car in park, only to have the car start rolling again, even if I got out of the car or took my foot off the brake. The fire appeared to have started near 3rd row driver side seat My 3 year old was on the driver side 2nd row seat---just 1. The failure mileage was 24,000. They said it was probably bad battery since nothing was on battery should not drain. All of a sudden, this vehicle got smoke at first and then caught fire while it was operational. This car was less than 2 years old, 37,000 miles on it. On 9/21/20 while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 miles per hour the automatic emergency braking system activated as I passed a vehicle on the right. THE ROAD WAS ONE LANE EACH DIRECTION, FULLY MARKED WITH LINES, AND GENTLE ROLLING HILLS. Sometimes I was able to read different messages on the dashboard or radio about -Collition mitigation system- -anti theft system- and sometimes -loading- appears on the radio screen. A automotive/mechanical engineer evaluated the problem, suggested it was the body control module and highly recommended I not park my vehicle in my attached garage until the problem is resolved. The contact owns a 2018 honda odyssey. Upon opening vehicle using remote control (sliding doors or tailgate), the drivers door will not unlatch or unlock. Happened to myself and many others. The transmission started shifting hard on november 20th, 2021 while driving 60-70 mph on the interstate. It will take me releasing the accelerator and pushing it again to get it to move again. This is a safety concern when I have a child sitting next to a door that opens while the vehicle is in motion. The dealership called me on monday morning and told me that couldn't find a problem with the van. The car had 47,655 miles on the odometer. The van has started locking and unlocking again, collision mitigation warnings go off for no reason, and auto idle is starting to kill the van again when I try to take off. Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda odyssey. The van has 73k miles on it. On the us 2018 honda odyssey model, there is no low windshield washer fluid warning. It will sometimes just shut off. After driving the car home, the door opened without issue. Turned off the engine completely and will hear several loud pop sounds from the back of the van. We were right before the atlanta macon split. I purchased a brand new 2018 honda odyssey elite.. (their higher trim) k as soon as I drove off the lot. This is a major safety issue as I found this out on a sloppy, salty wisconsin interstate next to a semi with my wife and kids in the vehicle. When I took my foot off the brake to move forward, the car completely went dead. We look forward to working with you to resolve your legal issues. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. 4. It happened after I come in for recall of power replacement in the back. The failure recurred. Most testamonials say this device stops the plugs from being fouled and reduces or resolves oil burn. Costs me $1650 at my local Honda dealer After about four hard shifts the van lost the ability to accelerate (no amount of throttle increased vehicle speed); no dash indicators or warnings.
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