Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 18744 | 1 | |
| The car was traveling at a very slow speed (<10 mph) in a parking lot with the driver attempting to maneuver the car into a parking space. the driver was applying no pressure on the gas pedal; the car was in deceleration. when the driver stepped on the brake pedal to stop, the engine accelerated and the car lurched forward unexpectedly. as a result, the car went over the parking barrier into the base of a parking light causing significant front end damage to the car ($6,000). the driver has experienced a few other situations where the car acted in a similar manner. we believe this unexpected acceleration issue poses a serious safety hazard. we are working with the local honda service department to isolate and fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2012 | 18744 | ||
| The car was traveling at a very slow speed (<10 mph) in a parking lot with the driver attempting to maneuver the car into a parking space. the driver was applying no pressure on the gas pedal; the car was in deceleration. when the driver stepped on the brake pedal to stop, the engine accelerated and the car lurched forward unexpectedly. as a result, the car went over the parking barrier into the base of a parking light causing significant front end damage to the car ($6,000). the driver has experienced a few other situations where the car acted in a similar manner. we believe this unexpected acceleration issue poses a serious safety hazard. we are working with the local honda service department to isolate and fix the problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 1500 | 1 | |
| Honda incyte 2010 momentary loss of braking ability. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 50000 | ||
| The car won't stop completely and keeps going for another 2 to 3 seconds if it hits a bump during braking. my car is serviced at the honda dealer every 5000 miles since i got it back on july 2009, therefore, it couldn't be lack of maintenance. | |||
| 12/28/2011 | 34500 | ||
| In january 2012, my car the 2010 insight, unpredictably accelerated, then at the same time, the brakes locked. this caused the car to move forward at an accelerated rate with no driver control. it happened twice in a short time span but did not happen in the previous 1 1/2 yrs that i've owned the car. i had an accident the first time. it impacted my insurance. the second time i was lucky. i do not want to risk a third time. i'm an experienced careful driver and these incidents were not normal. i have driven trucks, vans, cars, automatic and standard in every type of canadian weather. this happened twice in the same way causing a loss of control. i was going 1 mile per hour the first time, while slowing down for a light. i felt like someone was pushing me and i went very slowly uphill into the rear end of the vehicle stopped at the red light. the second time again i was slowing down for a light, going 2 miles per hour on a flat surface. i had to go off the road and hit a snow bank to stop. i detailed the incidents and escalated to honda canada and my dealership. i gave the dealership the car to test. i want to trade it for a civic. they tried to blame the problem on the floor mats which is not logical since the problem did not occur every time i braked. after keeping my car for 2 weeks they replied, completely ignoring the locked brake aspect, and told me they could not find a problem with the acceleration system. so. their official documented reply ignores the primary problem, deals with the secondary problem and denies there is any problem. i have to persist. i don't want to die or hurt or kill anyone. a recall is warranted. i am reporting the entire matter here, because after they replied saying there is no problem, i searched online where i found other similar complaints. note: i live in canada. i used your state and zip code as there was no other option. | |||