Not long after announcing the largest vehicle recall in Chinese history, Honda announced today that it won't be leaving the U.S. out of its recall roundup. The Japanese automaker revealed a new recall for the United States that affects 165,000 vehicles that could develop engine problems from a sealer material that may leak onto wires in the engine and cause them to snap. Multiple complaints about the problem have been filed at Honda HQ, though none have led to crashes or injuries.
The affected vehicles include the 2005 Acura RL, TL and TSX, the entire 2005 Honda Accord lineup (include the Accord Hybrid), 2005 Honda Odyssey and 2006 Honda Ridgeline. There are other recalls being announced in various markets around the world for the same problem, but Honda declined to reveal how large the scope of this recall is in raw numbers. Clearly, though, this is the same issue that sparked the giant recall in China. So, in total, we know this engine problem accounts for a recall affecting at least 693,406 vehicles wordwide, but likely more.
If you think your vehicle is affected, you can call Honda at (800) 999-1009 for more information.
[Source: Detroit News]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Bryan @ Mar 19th 2007 6:08PM
Toyota and Honda are tearing up the recall charts!!!
Lithous @ Mar 19th 2007 6:17PM
So much for, "if it wasn't for the 'User Manual' recalls Honda would have almost no recalls" for this year. So I guess that Honda is glad that the "User Manual" recall happend last year or else the recalls would be up like a thousand percent or more this year from last year.
You lose some, you (wait or hide to) win some.
Lithous @ Mar 19th 2007 6:29PM
What was that about last year and take away the Owner's Manual recalls and extremely low number of recalls? Hmmm. Honda probably loves those Owner's Manual recalls now. So it won't show as 1000% or more gains in recalls year-to-year as the headlines.
Actually, that is a damn good tactic. If you have really low number of recalls (because, say, you waited on purpose, like 2002-2006 vehicles getting recalled in 2007 instead of 2006 to keep the numbers down) then purposely mess up, like, over a million Owner's Manuals so that consumers start getting confused if Honda is just having another simple "Owner's Manual" problem again this year (that is why the number is so high) and, also, you never have upward gains in recalls year-to-year. I like your thinking, Honda. Damn good thinking on your part. Before you know it you will graduate to Toyota level of deception.
Sorry if this is a double post, my computer is acting up.
Bryan @ Mar 19th 2007 6:35PM
Lithous they already got to Toyota levels when they purposely spread out the transmission issue.
NOPN @ Mar 19th 2007 6:42PM
No matter how many recalls H & T have, another foreign automaker will pick up the slack. The big three will NEVER comeback =)
Mike M @ Mar 19th 2007 6:46PM
Hahahahahahaha! This is too funny!!
Where are all the VW bashers???? When VW has a little relay recall, eveyone goes crazy!
At least VW doesn't try and fool people when it comes to recalls!
michael @ Mar 19th 2007 6:49PM
# 5 , the cart series is a joke and nobody wants to be part of it , thats why honda is the ONLY supplier of engines , gm , toyota ect... have all dominated cart in the past , didnt the gm indy v8 when 12-13 straight years ? its a dying series and everyone has jumped ship .
i can tell you know little about nascar , viagra hasnt been in nascar in 2-3 years , do you even turn the tv and watch different types of racing ?
Jim Sanders @ Mar 19th 2007 7:00PM
Japan only makes Toyota cars.
Honda is a disgrace. Honda's head quarters should be moved to Zimbabwe.
The only way Honda can save its face is by building a 2008 Transformers car, that can transform, and is street legal, and is nuclear powered.
bob @ Mar 19th 2007 7:07PM
The only ones that will really make hay of this are the anti jap car fanatics on here.
Do you really think this will affect Honda in any way? As long as they handle the recall in an efficient manner, this will be a non story and forgotten quickly.
Remember one thing, the VTEC engine technology has never FAILED. NEVER!
Also be aware that Honda is the LARGEST engine manufacturer in the WORLD.
Just wait till Honda's diesel engine comes out.
Bryan @ Mar 19th 2007 7:10PM
Why does my support for this country and our AMERICAN companies automatically make me a hillbilly redneck who watches Nascar? Personally, I think nascar is a bore. Real racing to me is straight line (lots of fun at the Fun Ford Weekend here in Houston!) In any event, Toyota and Hondas perfect image is finally getting the black eye it deserves. Crack all the jokes you want, it just makes you look like the fool in the end!
#5---The big 3 are already on the way back.
2004 F150--67,000 miles...transmission good (yes it is possible after 60k miles unlike your Honda!). No sludge (yes you too can go more than 1000k miles between oil changes!).
Bryan @ Mar 19th 2007 7:23PM
Bob to think that a recall will not affect a company in any way is just ludicrous! And when has Honda handled a recall efficiently? Oh thats right, they had plenty of time to get it right with Civic recalls. LOL.
Tagg @ Mar 19th 2007 7:35PM
Who cares what powers the cars at Indy! Nobody watches it so nobody will even know that all the cars are Honda powered. The reason Toyota went into NASCAR is because people do watch it, fake headlamps and all. In time Honda will be in NASCAR because they always follow Toyota to anyform of motorsport.
I am also tired of the "the big three will never comeback" comments. You write these as if Ford and GM are not even around. Last I checked GM was still #1 one in the world (yeah, I know Toyota is comming, Ford is third in the world and second in the biggest automarket in the world the U.S. so to say that "they're gone" is pretty stupid.
Thomas @ Mar 19th 2007 7:35PM
Maybe I should have bought a GM instead of my Honda; oh wait... I sell my car every 3 years and buy a new one, and at that rate I'd pay 3 times as much for a GM product.
I realize many of you redneck, buy-american, types think that the soul reason people buy Hondas is because they think they are SO MUCH BETTER... (and it's true... they are) but if you were a little more financially sophisticated you would know that a car only costs you the difference between what you buy it for and what you sell it for. In layman terms... You could drive a V6 Accord for what you pay to drive that Focus over the same period of time, and until you convince everyone that a used Malibu is just as valuable as a used Camry... I'll stick with the imports... thank you very much!
Thomas @ Mar 19th 2007 7:46PM
"Our American Companies"??? What the hell do you call an "American Car"? Would it be the 15yo Benz made in Canada called a Chrysler or the Stretch Mazda 6 made in Mexico called a Ford. Maybe it will be the Holden Commadore from down under which will be appearing at a Pontiac dealer near you soon. I'm serious about this... you lead me to believe that If Ford or GM is gobbled up by Toyota... you'll buy a Camry as long as it wears a bowtie? Then... you get mad when someone questions your logic???
:o
BTW these are all publically traded companies. I own Honda stock and I am as American as you are!
geo.stewart @ Mar 19th 2007 7:52PM
WHY do I have to be a redneck to buy American? ISNT is possible that the best deal is an american car or truck? Yes, I try to be patriotic and buy american and have on many occasions. I've also had occasion to buy Japanese and German. I dont call you a moron for blindly following the Honda or Toyota mantra, I just assume you dont want to take the effort to find a better car. There are many brands and many more models to fit the varying scenarios that play out when people purchase a car. The plain appliances that Honda and Toyota turn out are frequently the best car for an individual but not always. Get OVER it.
JD @ Mar 19th 2007 8:25PM
Every American nameplate car I've own, was built in Mexico and a VW. Every Honda, Nissan and Acura I've owned built in the US. ???????
Bryan @ Mar 19th 2007 8:37PM
Hey Thomas, did you not read? AMERICAN COMPANIES! That would be: A company formed in the U.S. and is based in the U.S. A company that gives to its country and its mass profits come back to that country. Your pathetic comebacks shows your inferiority and your raging blindness. All the foriegn lovers are getting upset that their beloved car companies are averaging 2 recalls per week. I laugh!
Darrell @ Mar 19th 2007 8:38PM
Oh my gosh, what's going wrong with Honda and Toyota!?
david @ Mar 19th 2007 8:47PM
hey Goerge, they can call us rednecks all they want. I'm retiring in 5 years so hopefully I'll have enough time on my hands to sit and watch this country fall to a third world status because of the mindset of these kids.
As for the subject at hand, if there were no domestics made here, (don't go there import boys) there are three cars that I would consider. (no, never a toyoda)Jaguar, Volvo, and Honda in that order. However, there are a couple of issues that bother me about Honda. It seems that the recent rush to build, fit and finish has suffered. I've noticed many accords, element's and ridgelines that seem to have this problem. Look good and notice the gaps in the trunk and hood of accords and ridgeline and the tailgate and window on the element. This has not been a problem with Honda in the past. Also, I live in the midwest rust belt and a substantial amount of accords and civics four years or older rust through just behind the rear wheel and on the back panel above the bumper. Hopefully they fixed this.
Having said all this, I have nothing to fear about domestics. GM is already on the upswing and Ford is just begining. Can't say about chrysler, but they did go through a much harder time in the seventies.
Point of interest. If one were to go to Germany and talk to car owners, the loyalty toward their home brands is immense. And they will be the first to tell you that German cars are great, but are for the most part, problematic. Go to France, same thing. Go to Italy, same thing. Now go to Japan. different story altogether. They WANT cars from Europe and the US, but it's so difficult to have them imported. And don't let anyone tell you different, the tarrifs, import taxes, and fees make it almost impossible. It's called protectionism. Plain and simple. Yet we tried it in the past and Japan screamed foul. Personaly, I like protectionism. I like to protect my standard of living and (don't throw the flag at me) my country. Does anyone really think toyota or honda are going to stand by us when our economy takes a dump? They'll be outa here in a heartbeat and on to the next green pastures.
bob @ Mar 19th 2007 8:48PM
Ok, let's say that Honda and Toyota are having quality control problems and are recalling more cars than American car companies. If so, then why are both companies still gaining ground on the American car companies? Both are showing increased sales while American companies still regress while hemorrhaging money?
Show me where Honda or Toyota recalls have hurt the company sales wise?