Engine
2.3L 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 1,098 of 1,183 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 723 of 1,183 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.
Air bags
471 complaint records1 fire report51 crash reports
"THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO REASON. IT WAS RESET BY AN APPROVED ASE MECHANIC. BUT AFTER 2 DAYS, IT COME ON AGAIN.*AK..."- 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 →
Power train
209 complaint records9 crash reports
"AUTOMOBILE SHUDDERS OR MISSES AT 1800 - 2200 RPM OR 45 - 70 MPH. THE CONDITION IS GETTING WORSE. HONDA WILL NOT FIX IT.*AK..."- 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 power train parts in the directory →
Electrical system
177 complaint records5 fire reports9 crash reports
"THE COMPUTERIZED ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE LOAD CONDITION. *YH..."- 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 →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05043 opened Aug 2005 | closed Mar 2006 | Air Bags | SRS READINESS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED WITH AN OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SUPPRESS THE SIDE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OPDS UNIT AND SENSOR GRID MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HIGH... |
| PE05002 opened Jan 2005 | closed Feb 2005 | Electrical System | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK - led to recall 05V025000 THE ABOVE FAILURE REPORT COUNTS ARE FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD MODELS THAT WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF A RELATED HONDA RECALL ACTION (NHTSA 03V423); THESE VEHICLES WERE INVESTIGATED BY ODI UNDER DEFECT PETITION (DP) 04-006.COMPLAINT... |
| DP04006 opened Oct 2004 | closed Jan 2005 | Electrical System | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) PRODUCED AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER DATED OCTOBER 14, 2004 WHICH DEFINED THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS MODEL YEAR 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRIOR RECALL ACTION (03V423)... |
| EA03017 opened Sep 2003 | closed Dec 2003 | Power Train | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK - led to recall 03V423000 SIX OF THE ODI COMPLAINTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF HONDA COMPLAINTS, AS WELL AS FOUR OF THE CRASHES.THE ONE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A ROLLAWAY VEHICLE STRUCK THE EXITING OPERATOR WHO HAD INADVERTENTLY PARKED THE VEHICLE IN AN UNSECURED STATE (NOT IN PARK, BRAKE NOT... |
| PE02072 opened Oct 2002 | closed Mar 2003 | Seats | SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON 10 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS IN THE ODI DATABASE ALLEGING THAT THE POWER ASSISTED SEATS WERE FAILING IN CERTAIN 1998-2002 HONDA ACCORD VEHICLES.FAILURES ARE CONCENTRATED IN THE 1998-99 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE... |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V027000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic... | Normally free |
| 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 |
| 05V025000 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE... | Normally free |
| 04V256000 | Interior Lighting | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP. | Normally free |
| 02V080000 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY. | Normally free |
| 02V051000 | Seat Belts | CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. | Normally free |
| 01V380000 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. | Normally free |
| 00V184000 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARMS AND/OR CONTROL ARMS COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING. | 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. |
| 2020015 2020-01-17 | Airbag | 85,247 | Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. |
| 2002063 2002-04-02 | Airbag | 130 | On certain passenger vehicles a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly. |
| 2001295 2001-12-18 | Seats And Restraints | 3,628 | Certain vehicles rear seat belt buckles have improperly manufactured lock bars. This could result in an inability to unlatch the belt as required in C.M.V.S.S. 209. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belt buckles. |
| 2000159 2000-07-25 | Suspension | 3,000 | On certain vehicles, the rear suspension lower arm or control arm could break due to improper welding. This condition could result in extreme rear wheel toe and adversely affect vehicle handling and control. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-99-075 Aug 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 | |
| SB-06-009 Aug 2012 | Electrical System | HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 9/12/12. *PE | |
| 08-040 May 2008 | Equipment | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE | |
| 05021 Nov 2006 | Suspension | REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT | |
| 01022 Nov 2005 | Unknown Or Other | THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1486. *TT ALSO DIAGONSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0128. *TS |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09012005 Sep 2005 | Electrical System | TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR DTC P1381. *NM | |
| 805 Aug 2005 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1381, CYLINDER SENSOR INTERMITTENT INTERRUPT. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 08012005 Aug 2005 | Electrical System | A SHORT TO GROUND IN THE BLK/YEL ALTERNATOR WIRE COULD CAUSE THE ECM/PCM TO SET CERTAIN DTCS AND INTERMITTENTLY BLOW THE NO. 6 (15A) FUSE IN THE DRIVER'S UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX. *TT | |
| 07162005 Jul 2005 | Electrical System | IF THE BLK/YEL WIRE IS SHORTED TO GROUND AT THE REAR OF THE NON ULEV ALTERNATOR, THE ECM/PCM MAY RETAIN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298, P0141, P0135, P0753 OR P1753 AND THE NUMBER 6 FUSE IN THE DRIVER'S UNDERDASH FUSE/RELAY BOX MAY BLOW INTERMITTENTLY. *TT | |
| 07012005 Jul 2005 | Electrical System | SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. HONDA SERVICE NEWS. *TT | |
| 02014 May 2005 | Air Bags | SRS INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 9-1. *TT | |
| 05162005 May 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE-CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *SC | |
| 405 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | TRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R. *TT | |
| 205 Feb 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TIMESERT 12MM HEAD BOLT THREAD REPAIR KIT. *TT | |
| 02062 Oct 2004 | Power Train | WARRANTY EXTENSION: ACCORD, ODYSSEY, AND PRELUDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. UPDATE. *TT | |
| 10012004 Oct 2004 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *TT | |
| 09162004 Sep 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL FILTER DEFLECTOR. *EH | |
| 804 Aug 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1279, PGM TESTER SOFTWARE ERROR. *SC | |
| 04004 Aug 2004 | Electrical System | ROUGH IDLE AT COLD START; MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC P0107 OR P0108. *MJ UPDATE. *TT | |
| 00064 Aug 2004 | Visibility | CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 08012004 Aug 2004 | Power Train | WHEEL BEARING NOISE AFTER A/T (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) REPLACEMENT. *SC | |
| 704 Jul 2004 | Power Train | WHEEL BEARING NOISE AFTER TRANSMISSION REMOVED AND REPLACED. *SC | |
| 07012004 Jul 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH | |
| 04034 Jun 2004 | Electrical System | INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING. *TT | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM | |
| 02034 Apr 2004 | Air Bags | SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. UPDATE. *TT | |
| 404 Apr 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 04012004 Apr 2004 | Power Train | REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| 01009 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-009, DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. *TT | |
| 204 Feb 2004 | Power Train | 2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM | |
| 020204 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BROKEN HEAD BOLT(S). REQUEST FOR PARTS. *TT | |
| 02012004 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | CLEAN MODULATOR PUMP MOTOR GROUND FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51/53. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 01012004 Jan 2004 | Power Train | ORDERING REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 1203 Dec 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ORDERING REPLACEMENT PCM'S (V6). *NM | |
| 03083 Dec 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | HIGH IDLE SPEED AT COLD START. *TT | |
| 012012003 Dec 2003 | Power Train | ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC | |
| 11012003 Nov 2003 | Suspension | HUMMING OR GROWLING? CHECK THE WHEEL BEARINGS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 03078 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT | |
| 1003 Oct 2003 | Power Train | HUMMING, GROWLING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION. *TT | |
| 903 Sep 2003 | Power Train | HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 02062 Sep 2003 | Power Train | WARRANTY EXTENSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT | |
| 03034 Sep 2003 | Seats | THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINKAGE OF THE 8-WAY POWER DRIVER'S SEAT CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS IN THE SEAT-BACK AND THE SEAT CUSHION - PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 090103 Sep 2003 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) WHINE? MAKE SURE IT'S THE A/T BEFORE REPLACING IT. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 00046 Aug 2003 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1164. *TT | |
| 02062 Aug 2003 | Power Train | WARRANTY EXTENSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *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 | |
| 03022 May 2003 | Equipment | REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT | |
| 040103 Apr 2003 | Equipment | FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM DOESN'T ARM. *TT | |
| 03022 Mar 2003 | Equipment | REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *JB | |
| 303 Mar 2003 | Power Train | WARRANTY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ORDER SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 02062 Feb 2003 | Power Train | WARRANTY EXTENSION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *JB | |
| 020103 Feb 2003 | Air Bags | SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB | |
| 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 | COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS THAT THEY CAN'T PROGRAM HOMELINK. *TT *JB | |
| 00017 Dec 2002 | Interior Lighting | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 STORED. *TT | |
| 02077 Dec 2002 | Air Bags | SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 13-3, 14-3. *TT | |
| 1202 Dec 2002 | Power Train | STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| 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 |
Showing 60 of 153 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.
- 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.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- 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.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 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
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