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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V364000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 02/13/2003 to 09/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 551498 | 10/07/2010 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/05/2010 | 08/05/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 honda element vehicles. the interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 7, 2010. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda safety recall no. r44.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 06-009 | 02/05/2008 | 10024565 | Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 1205 | 12/16/2005 | 10018869 | P1790, p1792 or p1793 or malfunction indicator lamp on, no diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 01/19/2006 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018021 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018018 | Speedometer needle sticks; won't go back to zero. honda. servicenews. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 05006 | 02/25/2005 | 10017631 | Diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm. *tt | 11/14/2005 | |
| 05028 | 08/13/2005 | 05028 | 10017632 | Product update: ecm update to prevent catalyst dtc p0420 and/or vps dtc p1021, mcm update to current specifications. *tt | 11/14/2005 |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016353 | Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014746 | Bank 1 too lean. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 08012004 | 08/01/2004 | 10014286 | Troubleshooting a/t (automatic transmission) dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1705 or p0705. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 704 | 07/16/2004 | 10014106 | Poor radio reception, seek-stop test. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 04032 | 07/09/2004 | 10010753 | Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1420. *tt | 12/10/2004 | |
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10009144 | Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/13/2004 | |
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009053 | Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009067 | Update replacement control unit/module software. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 06072004 | 06/07/2004 | 10008023 | Sunroof issues. *mj | 07/20/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005933 | Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005881 | Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005931 | Gauge assembly printed circuit board damaged. honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 040103 | 04/01/2003 | 10003130 | Reading ima diagnostic trouble codes p1600 or p1601. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
| 040103 | 04/01/2003 | 10003144 | Key beeper, light chime, ceiling light don't work. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002703 | Complaints that the instrument panel brightness setting doesn't stay set. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| 120102 | 12/01/2002 | 10001968 | Troubleshooting diagnostic trouble code p0134 - service manual fix. *tt *jb | 07/29/2003 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001832 | Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 07/22/2003 | |
| 020103 | 02/01/2003 | 10001810 | Erratic gauges or odd odometer display. reset the gauge control module. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
| 02058 | 04/08/2003 | 02058 | 10001553 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1440, diagnostic trouble code p1679, or other problems with the generic scan tool. *tt | 06/06/2003 |
| 02058 | 11/26/2002 | 02058 | 10000425 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1440 or problems using the generic scan tool. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| 107 | 07/16/2002 | 637665 | Information on servicing srs diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of srs unit. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SB-10-061 | 04/24/2012 | SB-10-061 | 10040487 | Honda: hybrid vehicle battery exchange information. *rm updated 5/2/12 *js | 08/31/2011 |
| SB-10-083 | 07/12/2011 | 10040484 | Ready | 08/31/2011 | |
| SB-10-083 | 07/12/2011 | 10040484 | Honda: there are new battery software and hardware updates. *rm | 08/31/2011 | |
| SB-10-061 | 03/25/2011 | 10040487 | Honda: hybrid vehicle battery exchange information. *rm | 08/31/2011 | |
| 00070 | 07/22/2003 | 00070 | 10003477 | Ima battery module in-warranty exchange program. *tt | 10/21/2003 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 638058 | Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0336 after engine repairs. *tt | 12/10/2002 | |
| 010702 | 07/01/2002 | 637006 | Information on diagnostic trouble code p0336 (ckp sensor intermittent interruption) sets after engine repairs. *tt | 11/19/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| SB-08-17-10 | 08/04/2010 | 10037384 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-08-17-10 | 08/04/2010 | 10037384 | Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. this could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| 603 | 06/16/2003 | 10003204 | A condition may exist where the ignition key gets warm. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-10-083 | 07/12/2011 | 10040484 | Ready | 08/31/2011 | |
| SB-10-083 | 07/12/2011 | 10040484 | Honda: there are new battery software and hardware updates. *rm | 08/31/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | ||||||
| EA09001 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/05/2009 | 10/14/2010 | Ignition Shift Interlock | 10V364000 | |
| On august 4, 2010, american honda motor co. (honda) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (my) 2003 honda accord and civic and my 2003 and 2004 honda element vehicles with automatic transmissions (recall 10v-364).in a september 22, 2010 supplemental dir, honda expanded the scope of the recall population based on manufacturing and complaint data.the total population for the complete recall is approximately 551,498 vehicles.the information listed in this closing report refers only to the subject vehicles, my 2003 accords with automatic transmissions.according to honda's dir, under certain conditions the interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the park position before rotating the ignition key to the off position. removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.honda's dealers will be instructed to inspect the ignition interlock switch and, if necessary, replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch and replace them with new, redesigned parts.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA09001 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/05/2009 | 10/14/2010 | Ignition Shift Interlock | 10V364000 | |
| On august 4, 2010, american honda motor co. (honda) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (my) 2003 honda accord and civic and my 2003 and 2004 honda element vehicles with automatic transmissions (recall 10v-364).in a september 22, 2010 supplemental dir, honda expanded the scope of the recall population based on manufacturing and complaint data.the total population for the complete recall is approximately 551,498 vehicles.the information listed in this closing report refers only to the subject vehicles, my 2003 accords with automatic transmissions.according to honda's dir, under certain conditions the interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the park position before rotating the ignition key to the off position. removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.honda's dealers will be instructed to inspect the ignition interlock switch and, if necessary, replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch and replace them with new, redesigned parts.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 111120 | 1 | |
| My ignition key is stuck. the key does not release from the ignition. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. while driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting into gear. the dealer replaced the battery and clutch fluid in an attempt to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 139,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. while driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting into gear. the dealer replaced the battery and clutch fluid in an attempt to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 139,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. while driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting into another gear. the dealer replaced the battery and clutch fluid in the attempt to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage 70,000 and the current mileage was 139,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 12/10/2010 | 195000 | ||
| I have a 2003 honda civic ex with the same problem listed in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v086000 my car was not included in the recall. | |||
| 08/14/2010 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. when the key was placed into the ignition he notice the key will not turn he experienced the failure several times but eventually the key turned. on the august 31, 2010 the ignition failed the key no longer turned. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure and the current mileage were 76,000. li | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Window switch meltdown happens in earlier honda civics. i recently read that honda was recalling cars for a window master switch that melted when it got moisture in it like when it rains with the window down. this problem has persisted for years. my 2003 civic melted and could have caused a fire three years ago after a little moisture. where was the recall back then if we were really concerned about this problem? *tr | |||
| 12/22/2006 | 113470 | 2 | 12/20/2002 |
| Suddenly lost power when driving, stalled-started again, all lights came on dashboard when driving, engine light stayed on. repairs @ gardena, told it was electrical, honda-control module engine replaced, o2 sensor, w-bulb (12v 21w) drove car less than 2 hours same problems occurred (day car was picked up). *nm | |||
| 03/27/2006 | 13744 | 3 | 05/24/2003 |
| On 3 occasions over past 3 years we have had key/ lock/ ignition switch problems. result: 1. inability to start engine; 2. unable to unlock driver side door; 3. unable to open trunk. latest repair on 3-28-06 consisted of replacing trunk lock tumbler and driver side door lock tumbler. repair advisor verbally stated trunk lock tumblers were badly worn; door lock tumblers needed lubrication. we consider consequences of failure could be serious given circumstances at time of failure. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| The air bags in my vehicle did not deploy in a front end collision that i was involved in. it caused me to fly forward and injure myself, almost hitting the front windshield. in addition to this problem, i have discovered that the cigarette lighter plug-in does not work in my vehicle. i have found that the transmission in my vehicle had a defective part that a car repair man fixed. *jb | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 29000 | 12 | 07/21/2004 |
| Dt: 2003 honda civic is stalling on the highway or on public streets. the vehicle is hesitating/stalling when the clutch is engaged or between shifting gears. the speeds are 0-70 when the vehicle is hesitating. there is no warning before the car dies. the vehicle has shown the code once and the code shown cylinder #1 misfired. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 4 times for this problem. the vehicle is also having problems starting. the vehicle has not started twice, and both times it had to be rolled and started by the owner. the vehicle is having electrical problems; the owner thinks that the wiring harness is bad. the dealership told the consumer that the wiring harness is different. the vehicle has power surges. the owner is in the process of having the vehicle turned back in to honda, using the reference to the lemon law. the owner has parked the vehicle. the owner feels like the vehicle is unsafe to drive. the vehicle is 11 months old and was purchased used.*ak | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 39115 | 5 | 02/27/2003 |
| My vehicle has been in the brown's honda city service department 3 times in the last 6 weeks due to an electrical problem. the vehicle loses all charge, and the only way to restart it is by a jumpstart. the dealership told me twice that it was fixed, and the problem repeated itself. this time, the dealership told me there is nothing they can do, and they cannot fix the vehicle. i purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle when i bought the vehicle. it is not right that honda sold a car to me that they cannot fix. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 4 | 05/25/2003 | |
| I was driving my car and had parked at a friends house waiting for him to come outside at 10:30pm when he entered the car i was tryin to make a u-turn and my car was turning on and off all by itself, and my wheel was turning to the off position as i was turning. i was able to drive home with no pronblem. that same week i was driving to virginia to see a family member and as im driving down i-95 the car just shuts off and turns on again for by itself for no reason, and i was driving at a steady 65 miles an hour. i then called my honda dealer and sceduled an appoinment and they had it for 3days and could not find anything. they said that to bring it to my alarm shop that installed and aftermarket alarm system on my car, because they thought i had an auto-start feature on my alarm. i told them i didnt but i would take it anyway just to make sure nothing was done wrong on their part. they had it for 1day and they too came up with nothing.they said it could not be the alarm that they took it out and put it back in and nothing was done wrong.*ak | |||
| 01/06/2004 | 15000 | 1 | 03/03/2003 |
| The consumer used the valet key (extra) to start the vehicle and the entire electrical system shut down. the consumer attempted to use the electronic key to start the vehicle. the dealer can not explain what the problem could be that caused the keys to bend or why the electrical system to shut down. *mr | |||
| 12/22/2003 | 12700 | 1 | |
| While driving 70 mph driver noticed that driver's side rear tire was flat. pulled over, and found that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. vehicle was totally consumed with flames within minutes. vehicle was totaled. the fire department could not determine the cause of the fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/26/2006 | 25893 | 5 | 05/03/2003 |
| The car flipped. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| When coming to a slow stop, with brake lightly applied, the vehicle is designed to turn off the engine and disengage the transmission while the vehicle is still moving. due to use of the engine as a generator to charge the propulsion battery at this point, the friction is substantial and contributes greatly to braking. when the engine shuts off and the transmission disengages simultaneously, the sudden decrease in friction will cause the vehicle to suddenly stop slowing down unless more brake pressure is immediately applied. this can cause a low-speed rear end crash with a stopped vehicle ahead. there is no warning that i could find in the owner's manual regarding this. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/06/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda civic. consumer states vehicle failed two months prior to announcement of recall and writes in regards to dealer refusal to pay the bill for repairs *tgw consumer wrote in on behalf of mother-in-law. recall # 10v364000. *jb | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 25472 | 1 | 06/18/2003 |
| Vehicle was parked. however, when consumers went back to vehicle it was in drive, and rolled back into another vehicle. *ak the dealer repalced the ignition lock and switch. the interlock and shifter were checked and both appeared to be operating as designed. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 2 | 08/18/2003 | |
| The driver noticed that the ignition key, becomes hot while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic can not duplicate the problem. please provide further details. the consumer believes it to be a fire hazard. complaint went with out being documented. *tc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 66000 | 1 | 07/24/2003 |
| Driver side headlight stopped working on dim only. changed bulb, but this bulb also did not work on dim. verified the bulb was good by trying it on the passenger side. the next day, the driver side headlight just started working again. 3 weeks later it went out again. this time i traced the wiring back inside the car to the inside fuse box. the wiring that goes out to that headlight comes from a plug that plugs into this fuse box. after wiggling this plug, the headlight came back on. however i can wiggle it and make it go off also. just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 8 | 03/23/2003 | |
| Vin#2hges26773h546196 assembled in canada purchased as a new vehicle. 2003 honda civic ex model i purchased this vehicle in 2003 as a new vehicle. i have purchased a service contract and the vehicle came with a manufacturers warranty. the manufacturer or the dealer will honor the warranty for the list of problems reported. brakes leaked fluid and was in the shop more than 6 times. brakes had to be floored from the original date of pick up from dealer ( march 2003) a letter 11 pages long was sent to manufacturer making them aware of the all the gauges on the dash board that malfunction. the speedometer gets stuck on 30 mph, the fuel gauge sometimes gives a reading of 3/4 tank full when there is no fuel. i am not able to tell what speed i am traveling and especially at nights i am not able to tell if the vehicle was placed in reverse or neutral because the lights from these specific parts don't work. the problem is not with the fuse because there is a problem with the wiring. the connection has to be taken off the battery to get these components to work again. i am not a mechanic and don't have time for all these problems. i have received points on my drivers license for speeding. these problems were reported more than a year ago and the manufacturer failed to find a solution to the problems. everytime i call i get treated like a second class citizen when all i am asking for is a safe vehicle to drive in. i have every reason to be concerned with my life and other motorists lives. honda of nanuet checked the gauges and told me they are under investigation. at this point in time i should be given my money back. *jb | |||