Honda Lemon Law California

Notable Honda Pattern Defects

• 1.5L turbo oil/fuel dilution. Engine oil dilution with fuel in CR-V (2017+), Civic (2016+), Accord (2018+); causes accelerated engine wear, particularly in cold-climate driving.
• CVT shudder. Continuously variable transmission shudder on Civic, Accord, CR-V, HR-V; software updates and torque-converter replacements.
• Honda Sensing AEB false activation. Brake activates without obstacle on Pilot, Odyssey, Accord, CR-V; often documented in NHTSA complaints.
• Pilot/Odyssey 9-speed ZF transmission issues. Hard shifts, hesitation.
• 10-speed transmission (Odyssey, Pilot). Reverse-engagement and shift quality.
• Infotainment system freezes. 2016+ Civic, Accord; reboots, CarPlay disconnects.
• Electric power steering failures. EPS warning lights, intermittent assist loss.
• Battery drain. Parasitic drain on 2018+ models.
• Idle Stop system failures.

Honda Models Covered

All Honda and Acura models sold in California with manufacturer warranty, including:

• Honda: Civic, Accord, Insight, HR-V, CR-V, Passport, Pilot, Ridgeline, Odyssey
• Acura: Integra, ILX, TLX, RDX, MDX, NSX (limited)

Honda Arbitration: BBB Auto Line

Honda participates in BBB Auto Line. California consumers seeking the benefit of the lemon law presumption must file with BBB Auto Line before suit. Awards are non-binding on the consumer; if Honda’s award is inadequate, the consumer rejects and proceeds to civil litigation with full Song-Beverly remedies — including the civil penalty that BBB Auto Line cannot award.