Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V395000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/01/2004 to 01/18/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1512107 | 08/27/2011 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/04/2011 | 08/04/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. the outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. a broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. the safety recall began on august 27, 2011. owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign number is r89.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-08-060 | 07/21/2011 | 10039528 | Ready | 08/02/2011 | |
| SB-08-060 | 07/21/2011 | 10039528 | Honda: there is a delayed engagement of first gear after shifting from neutral to drive. it is a software problem. 2008 accord v6. *rm | 08/02/2011 | |
| SB-09-050 | 07/15/2011 | 10039404 | Honda: the malfunction light is on with a trouble code. if the engine is cranked with a low battery it may incorrectly sense the crankshaft position. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
| SB-10-033 | 07/15/2011 | 10039424 | Honda: spark plugs may be fouled. the malfunction light comes on with stored trouble lights. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
| 11-011 | 02/25/2011 | 10037974 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| 11-011 | 02/25/2011 | 10037974 | Honda: the malfunction light is on and a software update is needed. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| SB-07-057 | 08/16/2008 | 10026844 | Honda: low power during acceleration. vehicles may experience an intermittent lack of power due to interference or noise on the knock sensor signal circuit. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| SB-07-057 | 07/21/2011 | SB-07-057 REV 1 | 10026844 | Honda: low power during acceleration. vehicles may experience an intermittent lack of power due to interference or noise on the knock sensor signal circuit. *pe updated 8/2/11. *pe | 12/29/2008 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| SB-11-005 | 03/31/2011 | 10038365 | Honda: the clutch pedal pops or squeaks when it is pressed. there is insufficient clearance of the master cylinder. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| SB-11-005 | 03/31/2011 | 10038365 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/28/2012 | 68000 | 1 | |
| The car did not want to move after it was put in gear. when the car did move it was very hesitant and would not pick up speed at first, then would gradually pick up speed. the car is back at the dealership and first they said it was transmission sensor, then said it was the computer, after replacing that the car begin a rough idle. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2012 | 68000 | ||
| The car did not want to move after it was put in gear. when the car did move it was very hesitant and would not pick up speed at first, then would gradually pick up speed. the car is back at the dealership and first they said it was transmission sensor, then said it was the computer, after replacing that the car begin a rough idle. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. the contact stated that that vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v395000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that they would not repair the vehicle because it was not in warranty. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 123,000. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. the contact stated that that vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v395000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that they would not repair the vehicle because it was not in warranty. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 123,000. sm. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Above start date and mileage are estimates as this seems to have always been an issue. the engine sputters when accelerating through the first few gears. this is noticable around the 20-35 mile per hour range, but may occur before or after that speed. it seems dangerous if acceleration is needed when the car will not respond. i have looked up honda service bulletins and it seems there a re a few that might fit the issue. one is related to an oil leak another to oil consumption as well as one related to engine low power. i believe the oil issue exists regardless as i am checking it now and discovered it is always low. there are a couple of others that may or may not apply as it is hard to determine the exact problem and service bulletin. the vehicle has been to the dealer for this issue only for the dealer to not be able to determine the cause or identify the problem while at the shop. early on while under warranty the vehicle was brought back to the dealer for this issue and some spark plugs were replaced. if i remember correctly they said there was a problem with the spark plugs. the issue has always remained even after the replacement of some spark plugs. they may not have replaced all of them and thus the issue at hand? i will have to ask the dealer for a service history if they have it since i may not have all the records. the car wil go back again for this issue after writing this. i'm hoping for a positive outcome where it will not cost me a fortune as the car is now out of warranty but was brought in for this while it was covered. | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 9600 | 1 | |
| September 14, 2008 and also about 8-10 days before that date i experienced a get up and go while my foot was on the brake. the engine rpms climbed and i had i all could do to stand on the brake. i was in traffic and on a slight uphill grade (4-6%) in both cases. the car was creeping forward inspite of my efforts to brake as hard as i could. i was able to get the car into neutral before the light change. the car acted normally after that. my latest experience perhaps 100 miles later was much more dramatic. in this case the engine race was more violent and the car shuttered as i stood on the brakes. i believe the wheels were spinning and i was creeping uphill. i looked down to see if my foot was squarely on the brake as didn't want my foot to slip. my right foot was squarely on mid pedal. i do not drive with both feet. i have never had an accident and am very safety conscience. this time i again was able to get the car into neutral. i did see the engine rpm near 5000 when i went into neutral. i engine was quiet and when the light changed i returned home with no problems. i left the car outside, fearing an incident in my garage. what would have happened on wet pavement or snow? i promptly contacted my honda dealer. after two days they have yet to reproduce this problem. they appear to have no answer. this is a low mileage car of less than 10,000 miles. i have had no problems with this car nor any of the others brought there. this is a great dealer. my family owns also owns hondas based on our excellent past history. >>> in summary: i no longer have any faith in this car's safety. why does such a dangerous fault have to be demonstrated by the dealer? do i have to have an accident before they will replace a sensor or some computer chip? until this safety malfunction is corrected i can no longer enjoy the car i paid for. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2008 honda accord. consumer states the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition, and gear shift in park, when it rolled into another vehicle *tgw the consumer stated one month prior, the vehicle had been serviced for recall 11v395000. after the incident, the consumer contacted the dealer who performed the recall and they suggested she file a claim with her insurance company. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. the contact stated that the transmission began slipping. when traveling on city streets, the vehicle would jerk abnormally but not when driving on the highway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 117,000. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda. the contact stated the transmission on the vehicle started slipping. the contact stated when the vehicle is driven on city streets and is stopping and going the vehicle jerks, but when the vehicle is on the highway, it runs fine. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told they would need a new transmission. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 117,000.rl | |||
| 09/13/2008 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. as she was driving at 45mph there was a grinding noise when shifting up and down from second to third gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the third gear grind synco worn out. the dealer informed her this was a part of the automatic transmission and it will be repaired under the warranty. she also stated she had brake failure as she depressed the brakes they went all the way to the floor. the dealer had to replace the brake pads at a cost of $116. the manufacturer was not contacted in reagrds to any of these failures. the failure mileage was 35,000....mw | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 25000 | 1 | |
| Variable cylinder management transmission unexpectedly surges in traffic. in heavy traffic, or slippery road conditions, a sudden unexpected surge in the car could result in hitting the car in front. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2009 | 2957 | 1 | |
| When driving the 2008 honda accord to reverse and then accelerate forward, the transmission is making a noise (producing a dull sound like thump). brought this car to the dealer and they claim it is a normal characteristic of a design. the noise is not normal when there's a noise coming from the transmission. i wrote and called the american honda and they said the same thing. i was told they will inform the design team and engineers about my complaint and that i should hear from them (i am skeptical). *tr | |||
| 12/25/2008 | 5248 | 1 | |
| Leaking fluid-took to local dealer who indicated transmission leak & needed new transmission seal. dealer said they did not know where to order part or when they would have one. we found out by calling corporate 1/2/09 warehouse shut down through the holidays until 1/5/09 & a case # was filed. called dealer 1/8 for status & was told they had seal & working on car, possibly ready that evening or next day (1/9). dealer called 1/9 & left msg that car not ready before 1/12. dealer called 1/12 to say they need to order a new transmission and could not say where they were going to get it. it is going on 18 days and counting and driving a rental since 12/31/08. *tr | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 1800 | 1 | |
| Transmission was leaking excessive transmissions fluid through the transmission block after only 1800 miles on a new 2008 honda accord. local dealer service department recommended transmission be replaced under warranty. honda usa customer service denied recommended transmission replacement. dealer then suggested customer contact honda usa customer service to get transmission replaced. honda technical service refused replacement and wanted a dye leak test over a one week period after acknowledging a wide spread concern with transmission leakage. customer refused one week test due to upcoming long distance trip and left vehicle with dealer to conduct dye test. dealer conducted dye test with only 60 miles (1 hour drive) to confirm leaking transmission block. transmission was then replaced but only after needless inconvenience to the customer. there appears to be no current technical service bulletin available regarding this issue? *tr | |||
| 03/15/2008 | 1089 | 10 | 12/26/2007 |
| Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on.this was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out.alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. when car comes to a stop the idle stops real hgigh and comes down as you sit at the light.the dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works.i drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car.other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. honda refuses to fix these issues. i am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| Transmission shifting is harsh and abrupt. when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and 4th to 3rd, it feels like someone is literally slamming on the brakes. when upshifting at those gears, there are often prolonged delays. in addition, while cruising in the low 60s mph range, the transmission is constantly hunting for the correct gear. *tr | |||
| 03/04/2008 | 1300 | 1 | 12/08/2007 |
| Transmission shifting is exceptionally harsh, especially at lower gears (2-3 and 3-4, and downshifting as well). when downshifting, car feels like someone has slammed on the brakes. car also feels like it is constantly hunting for the correct gear in the low 60s mph. this is probably the vcm. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 11/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2008 honda accord. consumer states the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition, and gear shift in park, when it rolled into another vehicle *tgw the consumer stated one month prior, the vehicle had been serviced for recall 11v395000. after the incident, the consumer contacted the dealer who performed the recall and they suggested she file a claim with her insurance company. | |||
| 03/08/2008 | 2900 | 1 | 12/14/2007 |
| Transmission/vcm constantly continues to shift. car cannot locate correct drive ratio. very prevalent when driving 60 mph on level grade and no pedal movement. however, the transmission and/or variable cylinder management constantly surging is noticeable at all speeds with no change in pedal force applied. also, when accelerating from a stop slowly and a sudden demand to increase speed, the transmission fails to downshift when the pedal is pushed to the floor and restricts the engine rpms. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 02/14/2008 | 4325 | 1 | 11/30/2007 |
| 4-cyl engine shutdown at traffic light while idling. car would not restart, windows and moonroof would open but not close, shift lever would not go out of park. by some miracle driver and car survived rush hour traffic at dusk with assistance from police officer. car towed to honda dealer who replaced 50 amp fuse (actually a multiple fuse) labeled ig. dealer advised by honda to giggle wires to try to duplicate problem. problem did not reoccur and dealer returned car after 4 days. old part not available. i doubt that the fuse was defective and suspect problem will reoccur. 4300 miles on car, an ex. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 100 | 1 | |
| Vehicle pops out of third gear and acceleration is stopped abruptly due to this defect causing a significant chance of rear end crashes every time it occurs. vehicle is 2008 honda accord ex v6 6 speed manual transmission. this is a serious defect and fits the criteria for a safety recall on both concerns, i.e., poses an risk to motor vehicle safety, and may exist in a group of vehicles of the same design or manufacture, or items of equipment of the same type and manufacture. honda knew of this problem in 2007 civic manual transmissions and ignored the problem and continued to put the defective transmissions in the 2008 accords and civics. finally after a consumer demonstration in california and coverage by the local media, honda issued a honda service bulletin 08-020 that replaces the defective transmission parts. i believe this should be a manufacturer recall based on the number of complaints listed here where the consumer writes that they believe it is a serious safety concern and that they were almost involved in an accident because of the problem. too many near misses to ignore. also, because it fits the criteria listed on this website for a like defect in a group of vehicles. i hope it doesn't take a death or serious injury to require honda to issue a recall for the defective models. we all know money is the determining factor and basis for their decision and if left to them, they would never issue one. i am thinking to burn my new honda accord which has less that 7000 miles on it and is currently at first team honda in chesapeake, virginia with a bad transmission. i am so disgusted with paying over 32 thousand dollars and getting a lemon and vehicle that will need to have the transmission removed already. honda doesn't care about the consumer anymore, only the $$$. help for a recall please ! i think i will construct a website to publicize this travesty and gain support for the burning of my honda. maybe something like hondaburn.com *tr | |||