Several ongoing class action lawsuits accuse Honda of manufacturing and selling vehicles with various defects, potentially posing safety hazards and causing financial losses to owners.
| Complete Date | Case | Citation | Court | Short Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | 2022-2023 Honda Civic Electric Power Steering | (Not publicly available) | U.S. District Court (location to be determined) | Plaintiffs allege 2022-2023 Honda Civics have defective electric power steering systems prone to “sticking,” requiring sudden steering effort and potentially causing accidents. |
| July 2023 | 2012-2015 Honda VTC Actuator | (Not publicly available) | U.S. District Court (location to be determined) | Plaintiffs claim 2012-2015 Honda vehicles have faulty variable timing control (VTC) actuators that can lead to catastrophic engine failure, posing a serious safety risk. |
| Ongoing | Various | (Multiple cases with varying citations) | Various U.S. District Courts | Additional lawsuits target diverse Honda models and alleged defects beyond the two mentioned above |
Additional Points:
- Honda denies all wrongdoing in the mentioned lawsuits.
- Outcomes of these ongoing cases remain uncertain.
- If you own a Honda and suspect defects, consider consulting a qualified attorney.
- Protective measures when buying cars include researching common defects, pre-purchase inspections, written agreements, and awareness of lemon laws.
- Contact Honda customer service if you believe your Honda has defects.
