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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Latches/locks/linkages complaints

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80,000 miles · Mar 29, 2005

Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN WHETHER THE KEY OR THE REMOTE WAS USED TO UN LOCK. THE CONSUMER HAS TO CLIMB THROUGH THE WINDOWS TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED.

NHTSA ODI #10117010

Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2002

Latches/locks/linkagesCrashInjury

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH THE SQUARE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE HOOD BROKE. THE HOOD FLEW UP BREAKING BOTH THE WINDSHIELD AND SUN ROOF AND DAMAGING THE HOOD. *AK

NHTSA ODI #759763

Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2001

Latches/locks/linkages

THE FRONT DOOR JAM CLOSE AND WOULD NOT OPEN, BODY SHOP HAD TO CUT APART L/S DOOR LATCH TO GET THE DOOR OPEN.

NHTSA ODI #9004815

Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2000

Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. HAD TO DRILL OUT DOOR LATCH AND REPLACE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #724697

Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2000

Latches/locks/linkages

I SHUT THE DOOR. IT WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE LOCKS WORK, BUT THE DOOR WILL STILL NOT OPEN. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, I OR A DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO GET OUT. IF THE ACCIDENT IS ON THE RIGHT DOOR, I AM TRAPPED. THIS IS A SERIOUS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #721597

Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2000

Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILURE. CAN'T OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUT. DEALER SAYS OLD LATCH MUST BE DRILLED OUT. DEALER ALSO STATES THAT HONDA WILL NOT PICKUP THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IF THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT OR IF A CHILD SOMEHOW GOT INSIDE A PARKED CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO …

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NHTSA ODI #719695

Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 1999

Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. DEALER STATED THE LOCK HAS FAILED. LOCK HAS TO BE DRILLED OUT AND REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #847792

Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 1999

Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS STUCK SHUT, TO ENTER OR EXIT HAS TO BE DONE BY WAY OF THE WINDOW, OR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR, IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR OVER A WEEK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #845715

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1998

Latches/locks/linkages

A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM WHICH CAUSED THE LOCKS TO JAM, CAUSING THE OCCUPANTS TO BECOME TRAPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #832711

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 1998

Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD NOT OPEN WITH THE KEY OR WITHOUT THE KEY. HE DID NOT HAVE VIN. NUMBER AT THIS TIME. *AK

NHTSA ODI #826194

Official recalls

95V103001 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

May 24, 1995

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

93V056000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Apr 22, 1993

THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗