Issue ID | 1418659 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11040749 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 25/10/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Honda civics from 2015 on appear to have a problem with the remote control, in particular the sensor for the trunk. The particular car in question is a 2017 honda civic. Extreme sensitivity results in the slightest pressure, without the owner being aware, activating the car trunk, and the trunk will open and remain open until the owner or someone closes it. A trunk that opens randomly and not by deliberate action is obviously a safety factor and needs to be addressed. Dealers, service people, and the auto maker itself have all denied that the problem exists and that if it does exist it cannot be addressed because it is the owner's action that causes this problem. There has not even been a suggestion or advice as to how to deal with an overly sensitive remote or a randomly opening trunk. A car remote control which will activate an action just by a mere accidental touch, is an inconvenience at best, and at worst, a problem that needs to be addressed and fixed. A car with an open trunk can lead to situations which can be potentially dangerous, and not acceptable in any way. I am hoping for some action on the part of the carmaker and the auto company, as i am at a loss as to what to do and have failed to receive any acceptable response from those whom i have contacted. Although one particular date has been provided below for this event happening, it has happened over 10 times since the purchase of this vehicle and can happen randomly at any time. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 19XFC2F58HEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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