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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
1025–50K
1850–75K
2175–100K
44100–150K
44150K+
145 reports with mileage · 193 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
61 crash reports5 fire reports44 injury reports
What owners actually said
338 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 26, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
WAS TRAVELING ONLY 25MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION. FRONT END WAS PUSHED BACK , AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. ALSO UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PASSENGER WAS INJURED. HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE TOTALED.*AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG AS WELL AS PASSENGE…
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WAS TRAVELING ONLY 25MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION. FRONT END WAS PUSHED BACK , AND WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. ALSO UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PASSENGER WAS INJURED. HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE TOTALED.*AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG AS WELL AS PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #884148
Mileage unknown · Mar 21, 2001
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES SUDDENLY TO AVOID ACCIDENT, BUT STILL VEHICLE DID NOT STOP IN TIME, AND ENDED UP HITTING VEHICLE THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT UNEXPECTEDLY. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #883638
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE KNOCK WHILE ENGINE IS COLD, HONDA CONFIRMS THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION OF A GAS ENGINE( PER HONDA NEWS LETTER. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED TO SCHEDULE MAINTANCE, OIL CHANGES ETC. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE MOTOR , WHICH IF I HAD KNEW BEFORE HAND I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THIS VECHILE DUE TO THIS UNDER RATED PROBLEM .*AK
NHTSA ODI #741356
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE COLLISION IMPACT POWERFUL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, BUT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *YH
NHTSA ODI #880539
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE IMPACTED ANOTHER AUTO THAT TURNED IN FRONT OF IT. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURY AND A CONCUSSION. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #740725
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2001
Air BagsCrash
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #880009
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
FRONT, PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #740257
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2001
Structure
HOOD PROP ROD BROKE. HAD SLAMMED DOWN & MISSED OWNER'S ARM. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS DESIGNED TO BREAK & NOT DAMAGE HOOD. HOOD PROP WAS CRIMPED & COULD BREAK EASILY. HOOD PROP WAS REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #878060
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 2000
Power Train
INTERMITTENTLY GEAR SHIFT WILL SHIFT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #876140
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2000
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THERE WAS NO POTHOLE ON ROAD, DID NOT HIT BUMP EITHER. DEALER TOLD AIRBAGS DO NOT DEPLOY WITHOUT A COLLISION, AND TO SEE HER INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
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 Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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