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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 19 of 24 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
24 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2002
Structure
IN SHORT: THE FENDER SPAT FASTENERS FELL OFF CAUSING THE SPAT TO FLY OFF THE CAR. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED TO BE MADE OF NON-OXIDIZING METALS, THE SPAT FASTENERS; HOWEVER, DO RUST. THEY ARE A QUICK RELEASE FASTENER (NOT A BOLT AND NUT). I AM CONCERNED THAT THE SKIRT WILL FALL OFF AND HIT A CAR OR MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDEN…
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IN SHORT: THE FENDER SPAT FASTENERS FELL OFF CAUSING THE SPAT TO FLY OFF THE CAR. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED TO BE MADE OF NON-OXIDIZING METALS, THE SPAT FASTENERS; HOWEVER, DO RUST. THEY ARE A QUICK RELEASE FASTENER (NOT A BOLT AND NUT). I AM CONCERNED THAT THE SKIRT WILL FALL OFF AND HIT A CAR OR MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTIFIED HONDA ABOUT MY CONCERNS.
NHTSA ODI #762943
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ERROR P1164, LEAN BURN, O2 SENSOR ERROR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #762617
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2002
Air BagsInjury
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO DOWN SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, BLINDING THE MOTORIST, THE VEHICLE SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL HITTING THE MEDIAN, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND MOTORIST SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HANDS, WRIST AND ANKLES. *TT …
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WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO DOWN SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, BLINDING THE MOTORIST, THE VEHICLE SWIRLED OUT OF CONTROL HITTING THE MEDIAN, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND MOTORIST SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HANDS, WRIST AND ANKLES. *TT
NHTSA ODI #564976
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2002
Air BagsFuel System, GasolinePower Train
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DID NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED, CONSUMER NOT ONLY SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, BUT ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE BELT RETRACTOR.*JB
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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NHTSA investigations
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