Whoa. Sounds like "exploding engines".
I am guessing they will check engine vibration to determine out-of-tolerance crank pins.
” include strange engine noises, stalling, decreased power,”
Sounds like the 70’s junk.
Who can forget your neighbor’s Grenada that detonated so bad it sounded like a diesel?
Between these motors and a lot of crappy transmissions, Honda seems to be slipping in the QC department. And this doesn’t even get to their disastrous lawn mowers.
“...a bearing for the connecting rod... can exhibit premature wear and eventually seize”
Shirley, not a one cylinder engine
I first read it as the ‘Change Engine’ light...
Thanks for sharing this. I own a Honda with a pre 2015 V-6 so probably not affected.
Its been a great engine.
Probably QC issues with parts makers ... But Honda is not the only one with issues. My son and his wife both used to drive KIAs and both had their motors seize at around 80m miles. Service dept was not surprised and invoked the KIA/Hyundai program wherein the motor was replaced for free.
The more crap they put in cars the more likely the car will need repairs.
So they have to pull the oil pan. Then pull all the connecting rod caps and inspect for damage to the crank journals. Basically look for aluminum from the connecting rod on the crank. One down side to this is that if they get any dirt in their during reassembly or if they screw up the torque then it would be possible for them to create a problem where none existed.
That should alter the current groupthink about the bulletproof quality of the Japanese car build. But great kudos for them offering to repair the engines. That will actually be beneficial in the long run for them.
Local news reported wrong bearings were installed 2015+ certain models
Looks to be a considerable amount of gravy work for Honda techs in the near future.
Eeber eeber eeber eeber eeb.
That’s the sound.
I have a 2019 4-cyl Honda Accord Sport so happy as I have 3 more payments and it is paid for.....