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#239 of 392 Re: Honda Differential Class Action? [retiredjnr] by blueiedgod Nov 03, 2008 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: retiredjnr (Oct 29, 2008 6:53 am) My wife drives a 2005 Honda CRV, and has complained about noises for some period of time. I finally drove it last week and identified the source as the differential. Taking it to the dealer, they gave the standard line about burnishing the plates and replacing the fluid, with an accompanying $500+ charge.    Are there any lawyers out there wanting to cash in on a class action lawsuit? This one is made to order. The owners manual clearly states the interval between oil changes and Honda is not following this schedule. Also, there are cases in the forums of the differentials locking up while driving, and there are probably accidents resulting from this as well.    Had Honda even bothered to notify us about this issue, we would have had the car serviced while still under warranty, and in any event would have been alerted to watch for this problem. Since they did not, it is now our problem to fix. Short of taking them to small claims court (which I will definitely consider) my only recourse seems to no longer do business with this company and publicly complain about their customer treatment. I have bought several Honda cars in the past, and have a 99 Accord that has given me great service, but unless Honda changes their position on this problem I will NEVER again buy a Honda automobile.   What would be the basis of the class action suit?   Everyone who contacted Honda corporate had the issue resolved. Have you contacted corporate? Dealers are franchise owners and do not neccessarily represent Corporate's interest. In fact, some crooked dealers will charge you for the service and will charge Honda corporate for the same service.   I agree that Honda should have issued a correction to the manual by mailing a self adhesive page that goes in place of the original, like they used to do in the 80's. Instead, they issued TSB to the dealers to provide this service for free. Some dealers are too greedy and continue chraging customers.   Once you formulate what you want the class action suit to pursue, you may have a lawyer interested. There was no breach of contract, nor laws broken. Replies to this message: judylink (Nov 03, 2008 12:56 pm)
#240 of 392 Re: Honda Differential Class Action? [blueiedgod] by judylink Nov 03, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (Nov 03, 2008 12:28 pm) You wrote: Everyone who contacted Honda corporate had the issue resolved.   I contacted Honda corporate, they said that they "opened a case" (whatever that means to them) and I haven't heard from them since and I'm not holding my breath. My car was fixed by the Honda dealership. The manager didn't want to talk to me seriously about the issue.
#241 of 392 CRV, FORESTER ISSUE'S by amiller1 Nov 07, 2008 (4:09 am)
I AM TRYING TO DECIDE ON A CAR WOW! WHAT A DIFFICULT TASK. I LOVED THE CRV UNTIL I READ ALL THE ISSUE'S ABOUT THE REAR DIFF. MY QUESTION DOES IT REPEATLY HAPPEN?? OR ONCE YOU FLUSH THE FLUID AND REPLACE ITS FINE. I USUALLY HAVE MY CARS ABOUT 7YRS, I AM NOW DRIVING A 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WITH 105,000 MILES WITH NO ISSUES. (HUSBAND SAYS WE SHOULD KEEP WHAT WE HAVE) THEN I DROVE THE 2009 FORESTER, THAT WAS REAL NICE, BUT AGAIN THAT SEEMS TO HAVE ALOT OF ENGINE, AND HEAD GASKET ISSUE'S IN THE PAST. DON'T GET ME WRONG I KNOW YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH SOME ISSUES BUT I DON'T WANT MAJOR ONES. LAST I AM THINKING ABOUT WAITING FOR THE TOYOTA VENZA TO COME OUT. PLEASE ANY FEEDBACK WOULD BE APPRECIATED Replies to this message: judylink (Nov 07, 2008 10:01 am) phisher (Nov 07, 2008 10:35 am) lzc (Nov 08, 2008 5:38 am) courtney89 (Nov 10, 2008 5:17 am) lzc (Nov 10, 2008 9:39 am) blueiedgod (Nov 12, 2008 8:49 am) nklepper (Nov 12, 2008 9:11 am) blueiedgod (Nov 25, 2008 1:14 pm) and 2 more... amiller1 (Nov 12, 2008 4:51 pm) lzc (Nov 13, 2008 7:47 am) and 4 more... phisher (Nov 13, 2008 7:53 am) and 3 more...
#242 of 392 Re: CRV, FORESTER ISSUE'S [amiller1] by judylink Nov 07, 2008 (10:01 am)
Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 07, 2008 4:09 am) The problem does come back. It sounds like the oil stops lubricating the clutches and metal shavings break off and contaminate the oil and produces a grinding sound. There has been talk of the housing being permeated by water and this interferes with the oil working properly. It has been going on for years!!!!!! One of the worst parts is that the dealerships are spotty at rectifying the problem for free. It's a crap shoot....I won't be getting another CRV...I hate gambling!
#243 of 392 Re: CRV, FORESTER ISSUE'S [amiller1] by phisher Nov 07, 2008 (10:35 am)
Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 07, 2008 4:09 am) As Long as you get the rear differential fluid flushed out about every 25,000 - 30,000 miles you shouldn't have a problem. Also being that the manual says 60,000 miles you should get the first 2 flushes at no cost to you. You may have to point this out to the dealership to get the flushes at no cost but if you develop a good rapport with your service manager it shouldn't be to hard. If it is, Choose a different dealership.
#244 of 392 Re: CRV, FORESTER ISSUE'S [amiller1] by lzc Nov 08, 2008 (5:38 am)
Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 07, 2008 4:09 am) Consumer Reports magazine readers recently ranked the CR-V in the group of most trouble-free SUVs. The need to change the rear differential fluid more often than the manual says is an overblown issue, imo. My dealer has done it at no charge. But even if I had to pay, my CR-V has had extremely low maintenance costs. Replies to this message: courtney89 (Nov 10, 2008 5:17 am) lzc (Nov 10, 2008 9:39 am)
#245 of 392 CRV REAR DIFF PROBLEM by amiller1 Nov 08, 2008 (8:28 am)
I did drive a 2008 EX CRV and liked the way it drove. After reading all the problems the CRV's have with the rear diff I am afraid I may regret it. I am also looking at the 2009 Subaru Forester, never had a Honda or Subaru. In the past I had Toyota 's which I have loved and never had a problem with, so not too sure if I might be better off waiting this out and look at the new Toyota Venza. I just can't figure why Honda has never resolved the big issue's with the rear diff. Is this problems with all SUV's??? Please any feedback??
#246 of 392 Re: CRV, FORESTER ISSUE'S [lzc] by courtney89 Nov 10, 2008 (5:17 am)
Replying to: lzc (Nov 08, 2008 5:38 am) Be careful - I have said the same thing on this thread and have been bashed pretty hard. I own my second CRV. After the first looked at every SUV on the market, drove at least 10 vehicles (because my husband said the CRV was uncomfortable. We finally drove a newer one and he said, 'yes, you're right, it is the best car and the seats are definitely more comfortable now.' I had the differential problem - heard the noise, took it to the dealer, got it fixed and paid less than $50. No other problems AT ALL. It now has 60,000 miles and haven't spent another dime on it other than oil changes. Probably will need brakes in the next month or so. But, because I continue to believe it's a great car and have said so on this thread - I have basically been told I am stupid. It's amazing to me that if this car is so bad, it continues to outsell most suv's in it's class. I will purchase another CRV and am very happy with my car. Replies to this message: lzc (Nov 10, 2008 9:39 am)
#247 of 392 Re: CRV, FORESTER ISSUE'S [courtney89] by lzc Nov 10, 2008 (9:39 am)
Replying to: courtney89 (Nov 10, 2008 5:17 am) The world is full of complainers, although here they have a point. Honda is guilty of misstating the frequency the differential oil should be changed. Why they do this, I don't know. I guess they deserve a knock or two. But the "I'll never buy another Honda" rant is a bit overdone imo.   I've never owned a perfect car, but I've owned a few with problems galore, and I happily take the minor imperfections I find in Honda (or Toyota) cars. Those looking for perfection, I'm afraid, are going to be disappointed.
#248 of 392 Re: honda crv rear differential groan/moan [jcl741] by nklepper Nov 11, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: jcl741 (Jun 27, 2008 11:05 am) I just had my diff fluid replaced on my 2007 Honda CRV today due to grinding when turning and excessive road noise. It only has 22,000 miles on it. I also would like to know of any class action suits on this matter. This car has been a dream car up until now. After reading all these comments, I'm worried! Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Nov 12, 2008 8:48 am) nklepper (Nov 12, 2008 9:08 am) phisher (Nov 12, 2008 11:03 am) blueiedgod (Nov 25, 2008 1:16 pm)

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