Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
Safety risk
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Safety risk
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Safety risk
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
34
117,316 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
26
85,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch
17
115,000 mi
Air bags
11
—
Unknown or other
11
55,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
10
67,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
8
80,000 mi
Power train
8
163,900 mi
Steering
6
170,000 mi
Engine
5
163,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
164,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
4
60,000 mi
Interior lighting
3
—
Power train: manual transmission
3
135,000 mi
Structure: body
3
100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
—
Fuel/propulsion system
2
163,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
2
51,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
—
Structure
2
25,000 mi
Tires: valve
2
—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
132,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
101,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
1
65,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
—
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
65,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly
1
148,000 mi
Seat belts: front
1
—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
1
—
Service brakes
1
149,510 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
1
—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
275,000 mi
Suspension
1
275,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
—
Tires
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
65,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages
1
—
Visibility
1
100,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
95,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1998 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.