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 - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V573000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | V (Vehicle) | 807161 | 02/22/2013 | ODI | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 12/11/2012 | 12/11/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 pilot and odyssey and 2003 through 2006 acura mdx passenger vehicles manufactured from november 26, 2001, through august 30, 2006. the interlock lever of the ignition switch may 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 | Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a honda or acura dealer. the dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2013. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign numbers are s73 and s74.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1205 | 12/16/2005 | 10018866 | Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64. *tt | 01/19/2006 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018038 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. acura. servicenews. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014768 | Tpms sensor id memorization fails repeatedly. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 012012003 | 12/01/2003 | 10014331 | On-board snapshop data is captured with mil (malfunction indicator lamp) on. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 1203 | 12/16/2003 | 10014164 | If the brake lights are inoperative, check to see if the center high mount stop light (chmsl) is ok. *nm | 04/28/2005 | |
| 1203 | 12/16/2003 | 10014162 | Supplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax and 11-bx. *nm | 04/28/2005 | |
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10012917 | Poor am radio reception. *tt | 04/04/2005 | |
| 11012004 | 11/01/2004 | 10010923 | Alternator is the root cause of adverse engine condition. this may include battery light on or flashing the engine not running or dim lights. request for visit. alos includes 2005 acura tl. *eh | 12/16/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009087 | Always update software in replacement engine control modules/powertrain control modules. acura. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 104 | 01/16/2004 | 10009057 | Poor am radio reception. acura. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009089 | Intermittent srs diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax, and 11-bx. acura. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10009009 | A low battery can cause multiple electrical problems. acura servicenews. may 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-10-040 | 10/08/2010 | 10034975 | Acura: starter does not work. debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface. | 02/02/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||||
| SB-10-040 | 10/08/2010 | 10034975 | Acura: starter does not work. debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface. | 02/02/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| SB-10-040 | 10/08/2010 | 10034975 | Acura: starter does not work. debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface. | 02/02/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | 01/14/2013 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | 12V573000 | |
| On december 10, 2012, honda motor company submitted a defect information report to nhtsa regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year my) 2003 through 2004 honda pilot and odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 my 2003 through 2006 acura mdx vehicles (recall no. 12v-573).honda's report states that a design change to the ignition switch used in the recalled vehicles reduced the range of rotation for the ignition switch from 160 degrees in earlier designs to 125 degrees without a corresponding change to the ignition interlock blocking mechanism.the result was that excessive rotational force could damage a lever that would allow the driver to remove the ignition key that was in a position other than the park position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away.odi identified 176 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 48 roll away crashes.threeof the incidents resulted in the following injuries to pedestrians:1) a broken foot and torn achilles tendon; 2) a fractured fibula and crush injuries to a shin area; and 3) an incident requiring unspecified treatment at a hospital emergency room.this investigation is closed.the voqs associated with this investigation are: 10486515, 10486393, 10486100, 10485010, 10482229, 10482091, 10481169, 10481105, 10481079, 10481027, 10480804, 10480648, 10480099, 10480009, 10479934, 10479695, 10479561, 10479517, 10479494, 10479484, 10479437, 10479421, 10479409, 10479343, 10478916, 10478876, 10478857, 10478845, 10478784, 10478776, 10478720, 10476767, 10473167, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440841, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348564, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10348254, 10331474, 10325334, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE12026 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 10/02/2012 | 01/14/2013 | Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway | 12V573000 | |
| On december 10, 2012, honda motor company submitted a defect information report to nhtsa regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year my) 2003 through 2004 honda pilot and odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 my 2003 through 2006 acura mdx vehicles (recall no. 12v-573).honda's report states that a design change to the ignition switch used in the recalled vehicles reduced the range of rotation for the ignition switch from 160 degrees in earlier designs to 125 degrees without a corresponding change to the ignition interlock blocking mechanism.the result was that excessive rotational force could damage a lever that would allow the driver to remove the ignition key that was in a position other than the park position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away.odi identified 176 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 48 roll away crashes.threeof the incidents resulted in the following injuries to pedestrians:1) a broken foot and torn achilles tendon; 2) a fractured fibula and crush injuries to a shin area; and 3) an incident requiring unspecified treatment at a hospital emergency room.this investigation is closed.the voqs associated with this investigation are: 10486515, 10486393, 10486100, 10485010, 10482229, 10482091, 10481169, 10481105, 10481079, 10481027, 10480804, 10480648, 10480099, 10480009, 10479934, 10479695, 10479561, 10479517, 10479494, 10479484, 10479437, 10479421, 10479409, 10479343, 10478916, 10478876, 10478857, 10478845, 10478784, 10478776, 10478720, 10476767, 10473167, 10465590, 10463995, 10457825, 10452596, 10451185, 10448593, 10446962, 10440841, 10440040, 10439061, 10439033, 10438611, 10425909, 10403299, 10397920, 10395833, 10395298, 10379673, 10374724, 10365751, 10363501, 10361325, 10358480, 10355331, 10354680, 10354669, 10354390, 10353281, 10351899, 10351489, 10351240, 10349716, 10349612, 10348987, 10348955, 10348725, 10348579, 10348564, 10348429, 10348389, 10348268, 10348254, 10331474, 10325334, 10276072, 10179464. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 77000 | ||
| I have a 2004 acura mdx. there are about 77,000 miles on it. vsa, vtm-4, abs, and airbag lights keep flashing. so i took it to my acura dealearship and they told me that after diagnostic that the rear differential failed. i believe there is something wrong with the wiring of all mdx in or around 2004. there has been numerous repoertings of rear differential failures in 2003 and 2004 mdxs. acura should take a look into this and maybe do a recall. this is very dangerous because the transmission makes a loud noise and slows down when you are driving almost as if the transmission was about to go out. | |||
| 05/18/2008 | 1 | ||
| All acura mdx have the following problems- and all are very expensive to fix. acura dealers and corporate does not care to listen- because we fools keep buying there cars. - all transmissions will fail very early. cost (4,800) - all motor mounts will fail (1000) - horn, cruise, audio controls will fail. ( 400). plus lots of other issues. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| 2004 acura mdx with following issues: horn, cruise,audio not working. transmission bad motor mount bad. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 145000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. while the contact was driving 35mph, the battery cable became disconnected and the vehicle lost all power. the contact was unable to steer or stop the vehicle when the failure happened, however there was no accident. the failure and current mileages was 145000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 54315 | 1 | |
| The starter on my 2004 acura mdx has failed. i am going to pay 500.00 to replace it. repair shop says this is not a common repair for a car of this age. i am curious if it is a defective part. the car only has 54,000 miles on it. please help me. starters should last much longer than this. *tr | |||