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Honda Honda warranty claim denied?

526 manufacturer communications on file 7 warranty extensions / campaigns 1978–2003 model years covered

If your Honda's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial isn't necessarily the final word. Across the 1978–2003 Honda model years, manufacturers have filed 526 technical and dealer communications with NHTSA, including 7 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering specific components and defects. These documents show that Honda has, at times, acknowledged recurring issues on certain systems well after a vehicle's original warranty period ended.

A denial at the dealer level often reflects a first review, not a full accounting of what the manufacturer has already documented about your model. When a claim is challenged with the right service bulletins, extension notices, and repair records, many owners find they have more options than the initial denial suggested.

ClaimRight reviews your vehicle's history against the manufacturer's own filed communications to see whether a documented defect or extension applies to your situation. The assessment is free, and our approach is success-only: you don't pay unless we help resolve your claim. Understanding what's on record for your Honda is the first step toward deciding what to do next.

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What Honda has documented for the Honda

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2018-05-24 · ABOM05242018901 Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for 2001-17 Honda vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replac...
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2015-06-30 · A09-077 - 6-30-1 Warranty extension
"SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACED BY 15-044, WARRANTY EXTENSION: 2009–10 FRONT SUSPENSION REAR LOWER ARM BUSHING AND 15-045, WARRANTY EXTENSION: 2009–14 FRONT SUSPENSION REAR LOWER ARM...
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2013-09-09 · A-AHP-09092013-9 Warranty extension
DEALER MESSAGE - ON JUNE 14, 2013, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SOME 2006-07 CIVIC, AND 20...
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 Warranty extension
HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PR...
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2001-01-19 · 190101 Warranty extension
INFORMATION REGARDING EMMISIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION (S/B #98-081) CLAIM ERROR CODE 1490. *RC
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1999-10-05 · 98081 Warranty extension
EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. *TT
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1999-06-17 · 097 Warranty extension
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN 98-081, EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. *TT
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2023-04-12 · A23-023
Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on initial startup after precipitation and sub-freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor, and when temperatures drop bel...
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2023-03-13 · ATI&03132023905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines, 2020 Fits, 2020-2021 Civic Hatchba...
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2023-03-03 · A23-024
Service Bulletin - The headlight seal may become damaged from a misadjusted hood. Damage to the headlight seal may lead to moisture condensation building up in the headlight.
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2023-03-01 · ATI&03012023902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 Passports with a customer complaint of the rearview camera inop with gridlines still displa...
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2022-09-16 · A2090B
Dealer Message - Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) tested windshield washer pumps that were replaced due to customer complaints of their front washer system not working. Dealerships...
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2022-04-28 · A22-008
"Dealer message - The Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control stop working or cancel while driving. If the customer attempts to resume this function without a key cycle, a serie...
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2022-03-11 · A07-030
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
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2021-03-10 · A21030B
ServiceNews Article - If you are diagnosing a failure in a telematic control unit (TCU), never swap it with another from a donor vehicle. Swapping TCUs between two vehicles can cau...
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2020-05-01 · APO05012020
Dealer Message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-05-01 · BPO05012020
Dealer Message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-04-29 · APO04292020901
Dealer message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-04-29 · BPO04292020901
Dealer message - As indicated in previous communications, as of March 16 the used inflator collection provider has temporarily suspended pickups due to the coronavirus. After worki...
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2020-02-26 · ASTE02262020
Dealer Message - On Friday, 02/21/2020 at 1:30PM PST, an iN message was deployed regarding a display audio System Updates communication issue. The error, Unable to Update | Code: 6...
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2020-02-21 · ASTE02212020
Dealer Message - This message is to inform you, a communication error is preventing vehicles from being updated when using the System Updates function in display audio head units....
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2020-02-07 · A20-018
Service Bulletin - When troubleshooting an inoperative accessory power socket, do the TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS below. If none of the accessory power sockets work, first check the grou...
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2019-11-11 · AJA04885
Job Aid - In this job aid, we are going to explain the causes of rattles and squeaks and provide you with some repair suggestions. This information is a general overview, and is no...
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2019-11-08 · AJA04874
"Job Aid - Next to intermittent electrical issues, rattles and squeaks are probably the most difficult issues to troubleshoot. When we asked the best rattle and squeak technicians...
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2019-10-05 · AJA05150
Job Aid - The following procedures in the service information require the Fuel Cell Service Equipment Kit (T/N VSBHONFCVKT1) and the Portable Vent Stack (T/N FEFPVS).
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Common questions

Why was my Honda's warranty claim denied even though other owners had similar problems fixed for free?
Dealers evaluate claims individually, and initial reviews don't always account for every service bulletin or warranty extension the manufacturer has filed. Some issues are covered under specific extensions tied to model year, mileage, or component, which may not be checked during a standard denial review. Comparing your repair against documented manufacturer communications can clarify whether your situation matches a covered condition.
Can a denied Honda warranty claim be reappealed or reconsidered?
Many denials can be revisited, particularly when supported by documentation such as repair records, technical service bulletins, or warranty extension notices filed with NHTSA. The process generally involves organizing evidence that connects your specific repair to a documented issue and submitting it for further review. Outcomes vary by case, since each claim depends on the vehicle's history and the applicable manufacturer communication.
How do I know if my Honda's issue matches one of the manufacturer's documented warranty extensions?
Warranty extensions typically specify affected model years, components, and mileage or time limits. Reviewing the extension's exact language against your vehicle's VIN, mileage, and repair description is the only way to confirm a match. A free assessment can compare your vehicle's details against the 7 documented extensions and service campaigns on file for this model to see if any apply.
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