Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 115 of 127 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 60 of 127 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
29 complaint records3 crash reports
"CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME DEFECT WITH THEIR IGNITION SWITCH AS STATED IN RECALL #02 V 120 000. RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO THEIR VEHCICLE BY VIN NUMBER. MR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Air bags
28 complaint records4 crash reports
"WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEER INTO HIM. AND HIS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
21 complaint records
"CAR ENGINE INSTANTLY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MILES PER HOUR DOWN ROUTE 65 IN PA. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, ENGINE RESTARTED BUT THEN COMPLETELY QUIT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MILES PER HOUR ON ROUTE 376...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V026000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and... | Normally free |
| 02V120000 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. | Normally free |
| 99V282000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER DASH WIRE HARNESS COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020014 2020-01-17 | Airbag | 178,835 | Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. |
| 2002096 2002-05-24 | Electrical | 188,463 | On certain vehicles electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORE5C4S09 Jul 2019 | Suspension | This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. | |
| SB-99-075 Aug 2013 | Fuel System | HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB | |
| 07012005 Jul 2005 | Electrical System | SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. HONDA SERVICE NEWS. *TT | |
| 405 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | TRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R. *TT | |
| 05006 Feb 2005 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298 IS STORED IN THE ECM/PCM. *TT |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03038 Nov 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ROUGH IDLE, HARD TO START, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, OR P0172. *TT *EH | |
| 07012004 Jul 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH | |
| 06012004 Jun 2004 | Power Train | REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOANS MOANS WITH BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC | |
| 104 May 2004 | Suspension | DIFFERENTIAL MOAN WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM | |
| 404 Apr 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 04012004 Apr 2004 | Power Train | DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| 204 Feb 2004 | Power Train | 2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM | |
| 012012003 Dec 2003 | Power Train | ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC | |
| 11012003 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 03078 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT | |
| 1003 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT | |
| 903 Sep 2003 | Power Train | HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 090103 Sep 2003 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) WHINE? MAKE SURE IT'S THE A/T BEFORE REPLACING IT. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 9971 Jun 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT | |
| 060103 Jun 2003 | Power Train | GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT | |
| 303 Mar 2003 | Electrical System | TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT | |
| 03001 Jan 2003 | Fuel System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 - EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT | |
| 010103 Jan 2003 | Unknown Or Other | SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *TT *JB | |
| 120102 Dec 2002 | Air Bags | SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *TT *JB | |
| 1102 Nov 2002 | Service Brakes | ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 110102 Nov 2002 | Service Brakes | ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT | |
| 1002 Oct 2002 | Service Brakes | GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 100102 Oct 2002 | Visibility | BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN IS NORMAL. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 010902 Sep 2002 | Air Bags | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SRS INDICATOR THAT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 3-2 AND 4-2 SET. *TT | |
| 802 Aug 2002 | Electrical System | SUBJECT REGARDING D4, D LIGHT DIM ON ACCELERATION CONDITION. *TT | |
| 107 Jul 2002 | Electrical System | INFORMATION ON SERVICING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 3-2 AND 4-2. *TT | |
| 402 Apr 2002 | Fuel System | INFORMATION CONCERNING EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST ERROR MESSAGE. *TT | |
| A020016 Apr 2002 | Power Train | PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TT | |
| 010402 Apr 2002 | Fuel System | INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT | |
| 5905 Feb 2002 | Suspension | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC | |
| A02001 Jan 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGRDING CLUTCH KIT. *TT | |
| 01101 Dec 2001 | Power Train | CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE SELECTING ANY GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO BE DIFFICULT. *SLC | |
| 01079 Oct 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *JG | |
| 011001 Oct 2001 | Structure | SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *YD | |
| 901 Sep 2001 | Structure | SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB | |
| 010901 Sep 2001 | Structure | INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH | |
| 01069 Aug 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION CR V AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *ET | |
| 010701 Jul 2001 | Seat Belts | INFORMATION ON: WHICH MODELS HAVE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS. *ET | |
| 01052 Jun 2001 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR NOT COMING ON. *ET | |
| 00012 Jun 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *ET | |
| 010601 Jun 2001 | Child Seat | INFORMATION ON INSTALLING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT | |
| 01019 Mar 2001 | Power Train | SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL SURGE, ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0501 (VEHICLE SPPED SENSOR MALFUNCTION) STORED. *TT | |
| 01027 Mar 2001 | Visibility | ON SOME VEHICLES, ONE OR BOTH REAR POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK. THIS CONDITION MAY BE INTERMITTENT, WITH THE WINDOW WORKING AFTER YOU BUMP THE DOOR PANEL WITH YOUR FIST. *TT | |
| 010201 Feb 2001 | Fuel System | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR DOESN'T COME ON AT ALL OR IT DOESN'T COME ON AT THE FUEL LEVEL WHERE IT USED TO COME ON. *TT | |
| 010101 Jan 2001 | Tires | INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLING THE CORRECT TIRE CHAIN DESIGN AND BRANDS THAT WILL FIT CERTAIN SUVS. *RC | |
| 161000 Oct 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING DUAL PUMP FLUID. *TT | |
| 011000 Oct 2000 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE DIFFERENCES. *TT | |
| 00057 Jul 2000 | Equipment | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SOUND CUTS OUT FROM ALL SPEAKERS WHILE PLAYING A CD AT HIGH VOLUME. THE SYSTEM DISPLAY STILL WORKS, BUT THE SOUND WILL NOT RETURN UNTIL THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. *TT | |
| 041000 Apr 2000 | Structure | INFORMATION REGARDING CORRUGATED TUBING. *MR | |
| 00002 Jan 2000 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES WITH THE ACCESSORY CARGO COVER MAY BE MISSING THE END CAPS ON THE ACCESSORY CARGO COVER FLEXIBLE RODS. *TT | |
| 000101 Jan 2000 | Structure | EXPERIENCING POPS WHEN THE BODY TWISTS OR SHAKES FROM HAVING DRY TAILGATE HINGES. *TT | |
| 010999 Sep 1999 | Electrical System | INFORMATION ON SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPPED SENSOR FEATURE. *TT | |
| 060199 Jun 1999 | Structure | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING BODY OR CHASSIS NOISE FROM REAR. *TT | |
| 98050 Mar 1999 | Suspension | VEHICLES UP TO VIN JHLRD_XC_ MAY EXHIBIT CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT |
Showing 60 of 61 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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