Comments on: ATV Recall Bonanza – Recalled Honda 4-Wheelers

By: alan e nelson

alan e nelson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:57:46 +0000

I have bought my last honda.am going to yamaha griz.before anyone speaks up and says I am just pi–ed off, this is my 7th honda 3 or 4 wheeler, starting with big reds for my kids.I also have 2 honda 70′s,one 1150, one used 750, one big 1800 sport cruiser, which also had significant problems. one 1300. My 03 rincon has slipped from day one, my dealer kept getting me to try different things,nothing fixed it, the warranty is out, and I am sure i will never own another honda,my 1800 wasnt running correctly and they did nothing to make it right, honda just isnt the same, as i said, go to yamaha. alan e nelson

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:47:26 +0000

I have a 08 honda 680 rincon,That doesn’t won’t to pull or hardly go for that matter the first ten minutes its running.I recently take a ride with family around the block,we haven’t drove this thing wild or wide open since i got it ,,,,,During the ride i gas it to blow it out a little ,it starts busting up,Then running 35mph in Drive (automatic trans) the four wheeler suddenly comes to a stop ,i never took me thumb off the gas until that,no brakes was mashed,it was like it shift from 3rd to 1st there was no skip marks on the dirtfrom the brakes catching…..But from 35mph to 5mph in a second busted my 3 year old son face on bars..NOT COOL>>>>>>>>this is crazy,,,,I will never own another honda,It has about 500 miles on the atv we just bought it in november ,we may have put 100 miles on this atv….Yes i realize now i should have bought something new not used but the honda place where i bought it said it was kept up daily and that they new the older guy the traded it in ..said it was to much 4wheeler for him..I GOT SCREWED.

By: Orben Powell

Orben Powell — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:40:14 +0000

I have a 2005 TRX650fa Rincon, I’ve had the Lifter, Tensioner replaced 2 times does anyone know what is going on with this piece of shi…………….? Will be last honda atv I will buy.

By: perry frederick

perry frederick — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:14:33 +0000

2005 honda riacon 650 trans wont pull when its cold after warms up is fine.does anyone know why or can you advise what the problem may be.thanks perry

By: Dean

Dean — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:01:01 +0000

I own an 06 and 07 model Honda TRX400 AT, both have less than 1000 miles on them and the hondamatic transmissions are out on both. A $3000.00 repair per atv according to Honda. The Honda customer service rep (1-866-784-1870) told me you could not expect them to last longer than the warranty period. These bike were used for trail riding only and babyed as I am nearly 50 now. Honda needs to step up and take care of its customers before they are all gone.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:22:48 +0000

The2005 650 Rincon seems to be a piece of junk.. After reading this blog. Just bought mine with 300 Miles on it and the tranny wont pull when cold, I get about 200 yards and i come to a complete stop and go 3/4 of a mile befor it comes to speed. How can Honda sell such a piece of crap!!!!!!!!! Dumb**********

By: roger

roger — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:02:45 +0000

I have a 2005 Honda Rubicon. It wont shift in ESP or D1 or D2 mode. Any help would be greatful.

By: barney moore

barney moore — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:36:54 +0000

i bought a new 2009 honda foreman had only 600 miles on it this was my third honda kept up maintance on it took it for a ride parked went ginsenging and came back my 4 wheeler burnt to the ground on august 31 2011 im very disturbed about this because i cant figure what went wrong with my 4 wheeler only thing i can figure is a wire ground out and caused the fire anyone have any info on what might have caused this to happen

By: roger

roger — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:06:18 +0000

i have a 2003 honda rancher , my grand son was following while i was cutting the grass . it started making a pinging sound . what do yoy think.

By: mark

mark — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:57:36 +0000

can anyone tell me what make d1 d2 esp flash an stay in low gear

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:06:13 +0000

I have an 07 Honda Rincon, knock in engine, I can live with that one. But IT OVERHEATS when it gets in the mud or dirty at all. Any fixes that anyone knows about?
thanks

By: hondaatvman

hondaatvman — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:13:12 +0000

i have a 2007 rincon 680 and it was stalling out alot and at inoppurtune times, now it just wont start, dealer sez bad computer i say bad ground…we’ll see ! been foolin with it for a couple of weeks now….anyway its got
1500 hard maintained miles on it, its a utter pos compared to all the other hondas i have owned or own currently-2001 rubicon-3500 miles no problems that i didnt cause, 2004 rancher 400-1800 miles same thing-my kid who weighs as much as me can pull away out in the open compared to this garbage-but i do like how its light and sporty feeling compared to other 4 x 4 machines i have rode and owned, wiring is a nightmare-not well protected from intrusion, plastic is total garbage too-thank god for cable ties !! DK if i will ever buy another one- i’ll keep the 2001 rubicon to the very end-it aint called the

By: jason

jason — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:09:28 +0000

my family owns a 04 rancher AT, 06 rubicon and I own a 04 rincon, for the rincon being the biggest and most expensive I would say its the most problems, I live in ND and when its cold out I have to drive in manual mode for athe first bit and keep it in 1st gear otherwise it slips instantly when shifted into 2nd, and is very jerky when trying to back it into its spot into the garage, try and be easy with the gas for that last little bit and then BAM it jumps into gear. from my experience that little rancher AT will outdo the big guy any day whether it be general driving or out playing, the cheap little rancher will make the big guy look stupid in mud and snow, I will never own another rincon, hopefully i can fix tranny problem so I can sell it to some unsuspecting doop. I have ridden hondas since before i had a bicycle, adn still have my first trail 70 along with other 70′s, dirtbikes, big reds, and nighthawks and f4i’s have all been in my garage and this rincon doesnt even deserve the honda logo

By: gary

gary — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:11:59 +0000

2004honda rancher trx400a goes goodin fourward,realy bogges in reverse. what would cause this and what to do to fix it ?

By: james basque

james basque — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:12:13 +0000

07 honda 4 wheeler automatic, esp will flash then the bike will stay in low gear, has been to the dealer twice problem still persists, anyone no what the problem is, apparently the dealer doesn,t, thanks

By: MIKE ON JAN 14 2010

MIKE ON JAN 14 2010 — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:41:35 +0000

I HAVE AN 04 HONDA RUBICON 4X4 BOUGHT NEW,WOULD NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER NEW HONDA ATV,FIRST SHORT RIDE OUT IT WAS LEAKING OIL OUT OF THE DRAIN PLUG SLIGHTLY BUT I CAUGHT IT IN TIME,SHIFTING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACED,AND NOW A CHIRPING SOUND OUT OF THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, JUST A LITTLE OVER MY FIRST SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, THESE NEWER ELECTRIC MACHINES HAVE A LOT TO BE DESIRED, COMPARED TO OLD SCHOOL HONDA ATVS SUCH AS THE 300 TRX.I THINK HONDA THINKS HONDA MADE A BIG MISTAKE MAKING THE OLD ONES TO DURABLE . LIKE THEY DID ,SO MAYBE THERE STRATEGY IS TO MAKE SOMETHING THAT REQUIRES CONSTANT SERVICE AND REPAIR,EVERYBODY I KNOW THAT OWNS A HONDA ES MACHINE IS OVER THIS B.S. PRODUCT HONDA IS PRODUCING WITH ALL THE FAULTY SENSORS(ALL MODELS ! ) THAT THEY HAD MADE IN MEXICO FOR A CHEAP CONTRACT PRICE,THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN TOLD BY A PRETTY GOOD SOURCE ! ALSO MY NEIGHBOR CAME OVER THE OTHER DAY AND EXPLAINED TO ME THAT HIS 05 RECON ES SPIT OUT THE AUXILIARY SHIFT SHAFT (NEVER USED) AND BEFORE HE COULD SHUT IT OFF IT WAS OUT OF OIL ,AND HE HAD TO WALK BACK TO HIS TRUCK ALMOST 3 MILES OUT OF HIS HUNTING LEASE,FIRST I’VE HEARD THAT ONE, AND OF COARSE HONDA COULDN’T FIGURE THAT ONE OUT ,AND HAD TO CHARGE HIM FOR REPAIRS,TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY HONDA DOES A PISS POOR JOB, COVERING ALL THERE WARRANTIES OR ADMITTING THERE FAULTS IN ELECTRICAL PARTS,NEVER SEEMS TO BE THEIR FAULT.HELL THE DEALERSHIP IN MY TOWN CAN’T EVEN FIX THINGS RIGHT EVEN IF IT’S NOT COVERED,THEY REBUILT A RECON TOP END ON A MANS BIKE 2 TIMES BEFORE SOMEBODY TOLD THEM THE OIL PUMP WAS OUT ,BUT AFTER SOME THREATENING FROM THERE LAWYER, AND EXPECTING TO GET PAID THE 3 RD TIME THEY FINALLY HAD ANOTHER TECH THAT WAS QUALIFIED ENOUGH TO DO IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT, HONDA SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THERE MACHINES AND FAULTS TO IT’S CUSTOMERS,AND BY NOT STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE , AND SHOULD COVER MOST LIGAMENT FAULTY ISSUES.BUT,NOT ALL PROBLEMS BY SELF INFLICTED ABUSE, BUT THAT WOULD PROBABLY PUT THEM OUT OF BUSINESS,THERE ‘S SO MUCH,THEY SHOULD HAVE DESIGNED BETTER BRAKES (DISC) BEFORE MIXING FANCY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/ SENSORS WITH A MACHINE THAT IS INTENDED TO BE IN AND AROUND WATER/MUD AT LEAST FIELD TESTED BY REAL USE SITUATIONS AND NOT TESTED IN A PARKING LOT OR A FIELD,WHAT HONDA NEEDS TO DO IS PUT OUT A RECALL ON ALL THESE BIKES WITH FAULTY SENSORS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND STEP UP THE PLATE AND QUIT HITTING THERE LOYAL CUSTOMERS POCKETS,AND RE- ESTABLISH A RENEWED CONFIDENCE/RELATIONSHIP WITH IT’S CUSTOMERS BEFORE THEY LOOSE THEM ALL, I HAVE BEEN RIDING HONDA’S SINCE 1972 AND WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUYING A NEW ONE TO ANYBODY,LOOK FOR A GOOD OLDER LATE 80′S- TO LATE 90′S MODEL AND KEEP IT !, PARTS ARE CHEAPER AND A LOT EASIER TO WORK ON, AND THEY NEVER LEAVE YOU STRANDED !

By: Darren

Darren — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:11:05 +0000

I have an ’05 Rincon with over 1000 (rough) miles – has worked great except for the occasional grinind in the back breaks…they say that is “normal” for a Rincon. My problem now is that it is overheating and the waterpump weep hole is leaking. The radiator is full, so I am guessing the water pump is not pumping fluid through the engine and is leading to overheating. Any comments?

By: PAUL REED

PAUL REED — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:09:26 +0000

I HAVE A 2009 RINCON 680 WHAT IS UP WITH THE CAMO COMING OFF 3RD WASH SHEETS PEELING….. DID ANYBODY GET SATISFACTION ON THIS??? AND ENGINE NOISY AS HELL WHAT A RIP LOWER LAWN IN ALEX ,LA 71301 SUCKS

By: tom

tom — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:28:14 +0000

well so far I have had 4 honda’s,1993 300(great bike) that’s the one that sold me on honda. I had an 03 rincon , the fly wheel came loose and chewed up the staterplate. I called honda about the problem, the bike was even out of warrantty. Honda went good for it. but a dealer did not. I no longer have that one , now I have a 05rincon with the over heating problems and no other problems…………………….. my 07 rincon has had 1 problem caused by shitty fuel . cleaned out the screan on the injector pump and runs great they all did and I pretty much put them throw the test not 1 tranny problem great brake life on all 3 rincons. I do most of my own repairs, so buy the correct oils, do your own work and start riding harder 93/300 23000-25000 miles 03 rincon 3800 traded in 05 has 3600mi 07 has 3200mi ya what a differance in technolgy pretty sad

By: dave

dave — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:23:22 +0000

i have a trx500fa .the D1,D2,and ESP just flashs.had in the shop 3 times.any body have any idea’s.it appears honda doesn’t.had the ecm changed,changed the angle sensor,and changed the throttle position sensor.