Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 626842 | Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *yd | 12/18/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 000101 | 01/01/2000 | 610328 | Experiencing pops when the body twists or shakes from having dry tailgate hinges. *tt | 04/25/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 010901 | 09/01/2001 | 626808 | Information regarding water leakage during a car wash. *yh | 12/18/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/20/2003 | 33000 | 1 | 12/29/1999 |
| I have multiple issues with vehicle: 1) engine stalls while driving, which interrupts power steering. this occurs generally within the first mile of driving, now daily. initially, problem occurred at random, once or twice per month. regular service checks revealed no problem. the car runs without problems all day once the initial stalling of the engine has occurred. consumer information has found this to be an ignition switch problem, but honda-authorized service dealer refused to acknowledge any recall or problem on this model on 1/17/2004. instead, honda claims that a scheduled valve adjustment would correct the problem. engine stalling and interruption of power steering is a serious safety problem while driving, and the occurrence is not predictable - how can i be satisfied with a valve adjustment and take the car back on the road? 2) advanced tire wear. the vehicle only has 33,000 and i had to replace tires. firestone / bridgestone dealer mentioned that the wear is premature and sold me a new set of tires for a fair price. honda authorized dealer mentioned that it is driver/owner responsibility to maintain vehicle tire pressure and rotate tires according to scheduled maintenance. i have rotated and keep correct pressure in tires at all times. 3) while making a sharp turn (more noticeable while making a u-turn) primarily from the rear of the vehicle, a loud howling noise can be heard. the same firestone / bridgestone dealer noticed the same sounds and referred me to the honda dealer. honda authorized dealer mentioned that a lube service is necessary to take that howling noise away from my vehicle. firestone / bridgestone believe more than a lube job is needed. 4) rear glass trunk lid leaks during car washes and strong windy rain. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer's mother in-law was driving at approximately 36 mph when vehicle was hit by another vehicle with 12 mph impact , vehicle rolled over . at impact of hitting ground, left a pillar collapsed, hitting driver's head, and causing serious laceration to head which contributed to driver's death, then, vehicle rolled one time in the air, hitting vehicle #3. *ak *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 05/28/2000 | ||
| While driving bumper assembly caught on fire. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 03/21/2002 | 10 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I am 6'0. when driving my honda s2000, my left temple is level with and only a few inches from the convertible roof frame. this is a steel rod structure, with sharp edges. on turning into and out of my drive, i frequently impact my left temple on this nonpadded structure. i contacted honda through consumer line and through the local service department. they said that they could not help. while i am not an engineer, it seems that replacing the seats with others that sit the driver lower, or simply lowering the existing seat would solve the problem. i feel that nhtsa intercession is necessary. thank you for your consideration. i am anxiously awaiting your reply, as this is my daily transporttion. a side impact would probably cause fatality or major brain injury. i am a neurologist and have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. i feel that this is a potentially very dangerous product flaw and needs correction asap. i have not contacted my legislator, but am certainly willing if that would help. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 10/20/2003 | 33000 | 1 | 12/29/1999 |
| I have multiple issues with vehicle: 1) engine stalls while driving, which interrupts power steering. this occurs generally within the first mile of driving, now daily. initially, problem occurred at random, once or twice per month. regular service checks revealed no problem. the car runs without problems all day once the initial stalling of the engine has occurred. consumer information has found this to be an ignition switch problem, but honda-authorized service dealer refused to acknowledge any recall or problem on this model on 1/17/2004. instead, honda claims that a scheduled valve adjustment would correct the problem. engine stalling and interruption of power steering is a serious safety problem while driving, and the occurrence is not predictable - how can i be satisfied with a valve adjustment and take the car back on the road? 2) advanced tire wear. the vehicle only has 33,000 and i had to replace tires. firestone / bridgestone dealer mentioned that the wear is premature and sold me a new set of tires for a fair price. honda authorized dealer mentioned that it is driver/owner responsibility to maintain vehicle tire pressure and rotate tires according to scheduled maintenance. i have rotated and keep correct pressure in tires at all times. 3) while making a sharp turn (more noticeable while making a u-turn) primarily from the rear of the vehicle, a loud howling noise can be heard. the same firestone / bridgestone dealer noticed the same sounds and referred me to the honda dealer. honda authorized dealer mentioned that a lube service is necessary to take that howling noise away from my vehicle. firestone / bridgestone believe more than a lube job is needed. 4) rear glass trunk lid leaks during car washes and strong windy rain. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 1 | 04/15/2000 | ||
| Consumer states that water is getting into the passenger compartment when it rains or when the a/c is running. dealer has inspected the vehicle.*mr *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer's mother in-law was driving at approximately 36 mph when vehicle was hit by another vehicle with 12 mph impact , vehicle rolled over . at impact of hitting ground, left a pillar collapsed, hitting driver's head, and causing serious laceration to head which contributed to driver's death, then, vehicle rolled one time in the air, hitting vehicle #3. *ak *slc | |||