NHTSA Complaint #11306874 — 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11306874 |
| Vehicle | 2019 HONDA RIDGELINE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
SMELL OF FUEL OR BURNT OIL EMANATING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ENTERING CABIN THROUGH HVAC SYSTEM WHEN IDLING. WARM ENGINE ALSO EMANATES FUEL/BURNT OIL SMELL AFTER IT IS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. WHEN PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED GARAGE THE SMELL CAN BE OVERWHELMING. TOOK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY CLAIM THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. WHEN RESEARCHING ONLINE INDICATIONS ARE IT MAY BE A LEAKING PCV HOSE THAT IS ALLOWING FUMES TO PERMEATE. THE SITUATION IS ONGOING AND FREQUENTLY NOTICEABLE BOTH IN THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
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