Honda recalling 143K Civic, Fit models for CVT

 

Oh man, I really hope they've solved all these issues for the 2016s.

 

Thats why I drive a manual transmission! Unless you are physically unable to drive a manual then an automatic is acceptable then to me. Manual trannys are simpler to build, no computers, all mechanical. In this case, the saftey recall is software based more than hardware based. Still doesn't excuse the "may have been produced at the low end of the hardness specification" quote. Such BS!

 

Thanks for the heads-up Skiline900. I've put a call into the dealer to schedule an appt. I hate the dealership but what are you gonna do?

 

I am amused. Drive train under warranty for 5 years...

 

Pretty sure this is the same CVT recall we've been discussing on this forum already... it showed up on Honda's recall site a couple of weeks ago.

 

My CVT blew at 3800 miles. Though the new tranny has performed well for the last 12,000 miles or so it still seems like there's a software issue on long uphill stretches with the econ button engaged,...it tries too hard to lower rpm's. Since it makes almost no difference in fuel economy in those conditions, I leave it off.

 

As of 3:00 p.m. today, Pacific Coast time, Honda says they have not yet updated their database with the VINs for the affective vehicles. So, as a practical matter, you can't take the car into the dealer for a fix as the vehicle won't show up on their computer as the subject of a recall notice. Honda told me that the database update should be complete in about 2 weeks. They are going to mail notices to the owners (odd result give how they are constantly emailing me with blather about customer satisfaction, etc). Hope this info helps. The press release for the recall was only issued yesterday so this may be a new issue separate from earlier discussions here on FF.

 

My wife took the Fit in for an oil change and tire rotation Sept 30, one year to the day we bought it (about 7600 miles and oil life at 5%). The service writer told her they'd be updating the CVT software. So I assume at least some dealers have the update.

 

I am just curious whether this update will basically reduce engine power to save the weaker transmissions. My wife has a 2015 civic cvt

 

Seat of the pants, it hasn't seemed to have any effect on power... and I drive it pretty briskly.

 

Is Every 2015 Automatic Transmission FIT effected? ::

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 143,676 2014-2015 model-year Honda Civic and 2015-MY Honda Fit cars so dealers can update the software for the transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

The software settings that control the transmission operation might damage the transmission drive pulley shaft, which might break as a result. This could prompt the vehicles to lose acceleration or the front wheels to lock up while driving. Such conditions increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.

The recall affects 2014-2015 Civic cars manufactured from Jan. 16 to Nov. 6 in 2014, and 2015 Fit cars manufactured from March 12, 2014, to May 12 of this year.

There will be no charge for the software update. The recall is expected to begin Oct. 16. Vehicle owners can reach Honda customer service at (888) 234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3 (Fit).

 

Mine is not included...so far. April, 2014 build.

 

Mine is almost certainly included in the recall, but so far, the dealer is refusing to do any work because Honda hasn't yet informed the dealer that my vehicle's VIN is within the recall group. So, don't bother calling Honda just yet. Sounds like they won't have the updated VINs for a couple of weeks.

 

Mine was done yesterday.
I put my VIN in

Recall Information for Safety & Defects | Honda Owners Site

and it showed up along with the coil/plug recall which they didnt have the parts for

 

Thanks Why2K max. I just checked my VIN and it's not listed for the CVT recall (or any other recall). It was manufactured during the period that was described in Honda's press release for the recall so I guess I'll wait and see. Maybe I'll get lucky!

 

I tried starting a thread but guess the mod hasn't approved it yet.

I'm wondering if the CVT recall is part of the sudden 77 miles odometer jump I have going?

I drove the car less than 3 miles, parked, and came back to to see the main odometer add 77 miles. I checked trip B which has not been reset since I bought it in April. It shows the correct mileage.

So far my VIN isn't in any recall notice, but the official word isn't for another couple days, IIRC.

Any thoughts on the sudden mileage addition?

 

Wierd. I've not seen anything like that on my car. I'm assuming that this happened on the A trip odometer not on the primary odometer (which you'd figure would be tamper proof, etc.). Maybe just a software glitch.

 

No it happened on the main/primary odometer. Trip A I reset with every tank fill up. Trip B I haven't touched. There's a 77 mile difference between the primary odometer and Trip B.

I'm thinking software glitch too. It might be related to the CVT software recall. I guess I'll wait to see how the recall affects me and talk to the service department.

Google tells me about ten years ago Honda had to settle a class action law suit about false odometer readings. You'd think after millions in payouts and a decade, they'd fix that problem.

 

This sounds like one of those clues in a mystery novel. Why did the dead man's car have an extra 77 miles on the odometer? I'm still waiting on the recall too. Guess I'll go and check my VIN once more against the recall list. Thanks for the interesting and unusual post.