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2004 Hme 1871Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Hme 1871, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-693 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 40%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Hme 1871 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 Hme 1871 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

40%repaired · 2016 Q1

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 14V-693 · Nov 3, 2014 · 5 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 04V-245 · May 28, 2004 · 34 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hme.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other 1871 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1871 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What 1871 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. NO ONE HEARD ANY STONES OR REASONS FOR CRACKING. WENT TO WESPORT HONDA DEALER REPORTED THAT IT LOOKED LIKE CRACK FROM PEBBLE. THE CRACK HAS EXPANDED ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON HONDA WINDSHIELD ELEMENTS. THE CONSUMER…
Complaint 10118799 · May 2, 2005 · 19,600 miles

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