Posted on 11/17/2023 12:38:09 PM PST by Red Badger
The company estimates that only one percent of the vehicles named in the recall will actually need repairs.
Honda on Friday issued a recall for nearly a quarter-million vehicles built between 2015 and 2020 over a defect that can cause serious engine damage.
The recall affects certain Hondas powered by the company's V6 engine. Namely, the Pilot for model years 2016, 2018, and 2019, as well as Ridgelines for model years 2017 and 2019. Odysseys from 2018 and 2019 are also affected. There are a couple of Acuras named as well, specifically the 2015-2020 TLX and the 2016-2020 MDX.
Honda says that due to a manufacturing defect in the engine's crankshaft, a bearing for the connecting rod (the piece of metal that connects the piston to the crankshaft) can exhibit premature wear and eventually seize. The company claims incorrect settings of equipment used at the factory were used during production, resulting in engine parts that were out of spec, leading to the failures.
Some warning signs, Honda says, include strange engine noises, stalling, decreased power, and a check engine light. The company estimates that just one percent of the cars recalled will actually require repairs. A Honda representative told Motor1 that dealers will inspect affected models free of charge, which will require some engine disassembly. And since we're talking about important bits in the bottom of the engine, that could take some time.
Honda says it plans to contact owners of recalled vehicles via mail starting on January 2. If you think your Honda or Acura might fall under this recall, we suggest going to the NHTSA's website and punching in your VIN.
Source: Honda
Whoa. Sounds like "exploding engines".
GRENADED MOTOR: An engine that has blown up...................
I am guessing they will check engine vibration to determine out-of-tolerance crank pins.
“GRENADED MOTOR: An engine that has blown up...................”
I had some journal bearings go bad. Still drove the 25 miles home at reasonable speed.
I have had two separate incidents where a connecting rod bearing cap fell off into the oil pan. One Ford and one Chevy.
The sound is distinct and recognizable. Sounds exactly like a machine gun under the hood....................
” include strange engine noises, stalling, decreased power,”
Sounds like the 70’s junk.
Who can forget your neighbor’s Grenada that detonated so bad it sounded like a diesel?
Between these motors and a lot of crappy transmissions, Honda seems to be slipping in the QC department. And this doesn’t even get to their disastrous lawn mowers.
“...a bearing for the connecting rod... can exhibit premature wear and eventually seize”
Shirley, not a one cylinder engine
I had a 4 and a 6 that both seized....................
And don’t call me Shirley.............That was my uncle’s name...............
“I have had two separate incidents where a connecting rod bearing cap fell off into the oil pan. One Ford and one Chevy.”
Whole different story! Were these original installations or overhauled prior to failure?
Back in the day a guy was in the next stall at the Navy auto shop and was telling us he had lost power and wanted some advice. We did a compression test on his 6-cyl. One at zero.
Pulling the head confirmed missing piston. Dropping the pan confirmed fate of piston.
I first read it as the ‘Change Engine’ light...
Factory built engines...........
Apropos.................
My FIAT X1/9 had the pistons installed backwards................
Grenading Engine - engine used by terrorists to blow things up.
Grenaded Motor - engine hit by grenades.
“My FIAT X1/9 had the pistons installed backwards................”
Old hot rodders’ trick! Were you the original owner?
Thanks for sharing this. I own a Honda with a pre 2015 V-6 so probably not affected.
Its been a great engine.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.