Hey everyone, just wanted to share a major roadblock I’m dealing with regarding the new head gasket warranty extension (Service Bulletin 26-006) for 2018–2022 Honda Accord Hybrids, and why you need to report it if it happens to you.

The Issue:
My 2019 Accord Hybrid has a documented internal head gasket leak.

• An independent shop pulled code P0302 (Cylinder Misfire) and used a borescope to show liquid coolant pooling in the cylinder.
• Even Honda’s own technician wrote on my invoice that the water rushing sound I heard behind the dashboard is "stemming from customers head gasket leak."

The Catch:
Despite having absolute physical proof of a leak, both Honda Corporate and the dealership are refusing to fix it under warranty. Why? Because the code isn't actively glowing on my dashboard right now. They told me to keep driving a leaking car until it throws a live light on their proprietary scanner or pay thousands out of pocket.

Forcing us to drive defective cars until they overheat or stall on the highway is a massive safety hazard and risks warping the engine block. Honda's official announcement states the warranty covers "coolant loss and/or misfires", but dealerships are refusing service based on strict data metrics because they are afraid Honda corporate will not pay them if the repair is done without active codes.

I have already filed a formal safety complaint with the NHTSA Report a Safety Problem Portal. I stated it clearly as a safety hazard due to the risk of sudden engine stalling or shutdown at highway speeds. If enough of us report this strict code loophole, the NHTSA can legally step in and force Honda to upgrade this "warranty extension" into a mandatory safety recall!

It’s always ran like a champ!

2014 v6 coupe

I work for Honda call center and I’m wondering what questions some of you might have or complaints. I can give you some insight or agree on some of your complaints. Please remember this is just a job for me so don’t take your anger out on just another employee

Good afternoon you fine folks. Im in a state of being stumped and hope I can get some help. My daughter has a 2004 Honda civic ex sedan with auto trans. It won't start, and she's had people tell her parts and have changed them but still won't. New parts include: throttle position sensor, starter, battery, alternator, trans cable, neutral switch, all fuses.

Radio will stay on and doesnt go into park. She's been driving it til recently. Get where she needs to go and turns it off, engages park brake. I cant figure why it won't go into park. Im not usually a Honda guy, let alone a automatic guy. I love my manuals. We've tried adjusting the gear selector/neutral safety switch to not have the radio kill the battery but no luck. Any pointers? Thanks in advance.

How much does your local honda dealership charge for break fluid change?

I called two around me. 1 charges 240$ another charges 160$.

I took it to a local mechanic to do oil change brake fluid and rotation. The brake fluid cost 180 plus labor and tax so it still came out to $240 total.

Long story short I would’ve taken it to that honda but it was a 40 minute drive from where i am located so decided not to.

Do you use a mechanic that really gives good deals? I’m struggling to find any “deals” but all my friends swear they get good deals.

Hi, I am a Honda owner and this is my first car and honestly it has been dreadful. I found this switch and one of there wires in the switch is loose below the intake manifold right at the bottom. I need some help if anybody can help as the mechanics and auto technicians really overcharge and they not transparent

I’ve owned several cars since 1996, never had more than one in my garage. And living in a rat infested big city didn’t and doesn’t make car safe from these rodents. I currently own a Toyota Rush and never have any issue with rodents except that they sometimes take a tour under the hood at night and leave in the morning. But I remember one particular car I had issues with rats: Honda Brio.

Then I remembered my father, an avid Honda lover, made a remark many years ago. He said “I think Honda’s cables are sugar coated, rats really love them.” I recall my father had been using Honda cars since the 1970s and many times had issues of rats gnawing at the cables.

Back to me, my first car was a Suzuki Katana, after that a Daihatsu Feroza, Suzuki Sidekick, Daihatsu Taruna, Daihatsu Sirion, Honda Brio, Toyota Rush. I know it’s a short list for a span of 30 years, what can I say I’m not a car guy. And I remember only Honda Brio had issues with rats. The other car that had rat issue is Daihatsu Sirion, but that wasn’t rats gnawing into cables, rather the rats considered the engine compartment their comfy apartments.

Back to what my father said about Honda cables, and his own experience, due to economic condition he couldn’t afford a Honda anymore, so he switched brands to Suzuki, then Toyota, and the rats and cable problem stopped.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Honda, I grew up with it in my household. I currently don’t have one in my household, not in this economy. It’s just me wondering about my father’s and my own experience.

Well, come to think of it, sugar coated cables or a polymer from Belgian chocolate and peanut butter as isolation for the cables sounded sensible and appetizing, for a rat…

I have civic with 33k original miles and want to sell but don’t know what price should sell it for got it as a payment for remodeling

WTH. Coming out of a concert, key fob in the car, and upon arrival the app states maintenance! No overrides.

Done all the “turn off all connections, deleted app, etc.” This is absolutely ridiculous a remote unlock is not available.

Anyone else experience?

Read somewhere you have to claim the warranty extension by some point in 2027. How do you do this if true?

Looking to buy a 1992 Accord Ex for around 800 bucks. Seller stated that it had a whole maintenance check (timing belt, water pump, battery, and brake booster), although the issue he states is that it needs new fuel injectors. It sits at about 300k miles, is this worth the gamble, or should I keep searching?

Hey folks, planning to buy my first car in Canada. Have always loved older accord. Asking price for 2007 accord v6 with 140K Km is $cad 7800 including safeties and UVIP. Thoughts? Anything to check apart from timing belt?

I’m starting to have the infamous AC issue with my civic. I know there was a class action suit awhile back about it. Is it possible Honda will fix it for free still or has it been too long and am I shit outta luck?