Seems like a very trusty website.
That stat brings little comfort to those with the issue.
Also to be considered is that how many of those affected by this problem will take the time to go to this website and post the problem? I am sure this number will grow as there are 1K complaints for the 17's & 611 to date for the 18's. I cannot tell you how many owners I have talked to about this situation that have no idea of the problem until told. They have all thanked me for sending the websites etc explaining what is going on. However when they approach the dealer they are getting the cold stare like they have not heard of it. Meanwhile these vehicles are still being sold? The government here in Canada & US should follow the China directive. How are dealers still able to sell without at least informing the customer beforehand? Honda & Hyundai/Kia should be forced to relate the issues beforehand. This situation is going to bite them in the butt and the fallout could be disastrous. I mean if you knew in advance that the local restaurant was known for selling tainted meat and leftovers would you go there for supper? I realize that not everyone is having the issue but it seems as though the percentage is growing and the fact that customers are purchasing these vehicles with the possibility of this known issue being a real problem down the road is just not right. I have sent all of the details to a number of possible customers that are currently shopping and they in turn have done the same. At least they have the detail in advance and can make their own decision moving forward.
1. Yes we all know that
Respectfully disagree -
#2 There is no proof that engine wear is a major issue at this point. The oil UOAs on here show almost no wear metals and fall within typical UOAs besides fuel dilution
Yeah it just sounds a bit odd. It would be interesting to see what they had to say about cars with more than 84 complaints in the past. BTW the 2018 only has 40 complaints and is lumped into the same category.
Regarding #2. That was a year ago and they started production up after an acceptable fix was released. There has not been many if any posts about how well the fix did in China. That in itself is unusual considering how many people initially complained
Since very few people check/change their own oil they will be blissfully unaware if the OD becomes excessive and potentially damaging to their engine - that is of course until engine problems arise after several years of ownership. With Honda now saying they've addressed the issue (which appears questionable), the official car reviewers and optimistic current and potential owners will want to believe it - - - at least for now. Time will tell...
#2. We may want to follow this post as it may determine if this is one of the "Whirring Sound" issues to watch for in TSB 147.
Glad to hear sales have started again in China. BUt would love to hear if their fix is working better than what many owners over here with the3 issue have reported. I really want this issue put to bed so I can feel confident keeping my CRV as long as I usually keep my cars (10-12 years). At least with the HondaCare warranty I purchased after finding out about this issue I know it'll be covered fr 8 years / 120k miles - that is a bit of peace of mind for $1,170.
Our Audi Q5 has a direct injection engine and ironically it uses about 1/2 quart of oil between changes - always has since we bought it. I was stunned when the dealer mechanic told me that was the nature of that high compression engine - but have since accepted it and keep an extra quart of oil for topping it off between oil changes. Perhaps I will have to accept that Honda's engine just likes to mix the gas and oil.
