Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 402 | 04/16/2002 | 637955 | Subject regarding flex plate bolt torque specification. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 402 | 04/16/2002 | 637967 | Information on servicing automatic transmission click noise from dash when stopping. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002699 | Grade logic control information. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||
| PE03013 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/15/2003 | 09/09/2003 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM | ||
| All odi complaints and crashes are duplicative of honda complaints.the warranty claim count shown for other represents incidents where honda's analysis of claim detail indicates the interlock system malfunctioned.the cr-v interlock system utilizes an ecu to control a solenoid driven blocking device that prevents key removal when the shifter is not in park.honda documents identified a condition where metallic debris interferes with the operation of the blocking solenoid and causes the interlock system to malfunction.honda determined that a manufacturing process was the source of the debris and implemented a countermeasure in march 2002.approximately 62,000 vehicles were produced prior to this date.odi recognizes 63 incidents of interlock failure, which include 7 rollaway crashes, two of which resulted in three injuries and a multi vehicle accident.all 63 failures occurred on vehicles produced prior to the march countermeasure.noting the population of potentially affected vehicles, both the failure and crash rates are of significant concern to odi. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 49456 | 1 | 10/23/2003 |
| Prior to turning over 50,000 miles, the transmission failed. while driving down the interstate, the vehicle shuddered and began making a whine. pulled over immediately and heard the sound of metal pieces rolling around in the transmission no matter what gear vehicle was in. no warning light indication had occurred. had the vehicle towed to honda dealer and mechanic stated that the torque converter had failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. manufacture warranty had expired, estimated cost was 3500 for part and 700 for labor. i feel it should be covered by honda since a failure should not have occured this soon in the lifespan of the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 50050 | 1 | 04/20/2002 |
| My 2002 honda crv has only been serviced by honda dealerships. all maintanence has been performed according to their schedule, yet just after 50,000 miles the dealer says my transmission needs replacement. i was driving at 30 mph and accelerated to pass a car when the vehicle violently shuddered. i pulled over immediately to check the car and found no leaking fluid, no warning lights, but the sound of metal pieces rolling around the transmission when i depress the gas...even with the vehicle in park. after so many recalls on this vehicle, not to mention other problems that ocurred and were repaired during the warranty, i do not feel confident in my purchase of this vehicle. if a transmission failure of this type were to occur at high speeds, loss of control could have resulted in a crash. thank goodness traffic was light when this happened!*ak | |||
| 3 | 06/01/2002 | ||
| Concerned about the three safety recall notices on the vehicle. *la the recalls were concerning the throttle cable, shift cable, and ignition switch key interlock. the consumer doesn't feel safe nor does she feel that she made the correct choice in purchasing the vehicle. *ph *nm | |||
| 10/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| This is the 3rd recall on my 2002 honda cr-v. the 1st was for the power-train-automatic transmission, the 2nd for electrical system-ignition switch, and now it's for the cr-v a/t shift cable. the whole car seems faulty. what are my rights as a consumer? shouldn't they just give me a new car? *la | |||
| 06/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| Safety recall notice for a/t shift cable. *mr the vehicle rolled back and hit the consumer. the consumer reached in the vehicle to take the keys out when this occuerd. the consumer was dragged several yards while holding the door. the vehicle continued moving backwards until it rested against the sidewalk. the consumer received a recall notice after the incident happened. *scc *jb | |||
| 10/16/2003 | 25000 | 0 | 03/17/2002 |
| Ignition was accidentally to be turned off and the key removed with the automatic transmission still in drive on 2 occasions up to date. *la | |||
| 08/06/2003 | 30000 | 2 | 02/01/2002 |
| Vehicle jumped out of park and crashed into farming equipment on private property. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that some of the transmission parts were corroded. *ak honda didn't inform the consumer of the recall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for months with a complaint of difficulty shifting. the consumer was almost rear ended twice because the vehicle wouldn't shift from reverse to drive. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 21000 | 1 | 12/14/2001 |
| Consumer states while vehicle was parked and without any indication it rolled backwards. *ak the mechanic informed the consumer the shift cable was dirty which may have caused the vehicle to roll.*ts *jb | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| Twice in the first 6 weeks i have reached for the radio controls and have accidently gotten the sleeve of my coat caught on the gear shifter causing me to shift into neutral from drive. my concern is if this could further and put the vehicle into reverse. this could cause and accident with injuries as well as doing damage to the transmission.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Problems concerning with a/t shift cable.*mr consumer question whether or not dirt could cause the cable to slip, rather than the corrosion concept identified in the recall. consumer believes the park gear should not have allowed her vehicle to move while in park. consumer first experienced this failure when she pulled into her garage, and parked the vehicle. after she exited the vehicle, she seen it roll backwards. she jumped into the vehicle and applied the brakes. unfortunately, the moving door jammed into the side of the garage. she pulled it away from the garage wall and parked it again in its original place. at this point she noticed the door and the garage sustained damage. in addition, consumer noted the garage has a little slope. the next day, the serviceman knew what had happened when the consumer went the get the door repaired. consumer was told to order the parts and she did. the door had scratches, dents and damages to the vinyl molding. consumer was informed by others to check for recalls. she did find that there was a recall for this defect. consumer was told to use the park brake until the recall was performed. she requested that honda absorb the cost to restore the vehicle in the as new state it was in since the damage was due to a mechanical failure. *ph | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer called complaining about shift gear arm problems. the arm to change gears was too close to the radio, and consumer accidentally shifted the vehicle into neutral. manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received recall notifications for the throttle cable and transmission shift cable. when consumer took vehicle to the dealership for recall repairs, dealership informed him that the parts were not available. *ak | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 36000 | 1 | |
| The dealership does not have the parts available for recall#03v274000. the consumer is having problems with the vehicle stalling, but is able to restart with no problem. south motors 305-256-2340. please provide the dealerships address. *ph | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 10000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| The gear shifter became hard to shift at times, the consumer was told to make sure the brake was pressed hard enough when the gear was placed into park or being taken out of park. three weeks later the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle rolled while still in park, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the consumer was told the part was exposed to elements which caused it to rust. *ak *ts *jb | |||
| 08/08/2002 | 5000 | 1 | 02/01/2002 |
| While i was shopping, my parked crv popped out of gear, going from park to neutral. it then rolled backwards into another parked vehicle. i left my crv in park, and it is impossible to have removed the key unless it was in park. honda readily agrees this to be the case. honda has torn my car apart, searching for the cause, and come up with nothing. subsequently, i have seen many news reports of honda's popping out of gear, and i am afraid. i drive a treacherous mountain/canyon road to and from work each day; i cannot afford to have this happen on that road, for all reports indicate that the driver loses control of the vehicle when it happens. i am thankful that my crv was parked when it popped out of gear. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| Every time there is a sudden stop or rough stop, the vehicle stars spinning around. dealer was contacted. | |||