I've been looking at buying a Honda Civic hatchback. I would like to get something about 2-3 years old. I looked at the report for that make/model for those years, and they both had recalls for their fuel pumps. I'm not sure what to make of that. Does that mean that it's not a good year for that make and model and that I should avoid it and spend more money to get the 2021 model? Or is that not worth worrying about and it's good to go ahead and buy that model year and save money despite the recalls? I'm not sure what the ramifications of a model year having a recall should have on deciding which model year to buy a certain make/model.
At least you know that if a recall has been issued and the work done (see the receipt for verification) you shouldn't have a problem with that item (fuel pump.)
Does that mean there might be an issue with the design of the engine? Does the problem stop at replacing the fuel pump, or is theere an overarching issue with the engine design?
Does that mean there might be an issue with the design of the engine? Does the problem stop at replacing the fuel pump, or is theere an overarching issue with the engine design?
All it means is the original fuel pumps were defective. That has nothing to do with the design of the engine.
the recalled fuel pump was also recalled by Toyota (same timeframe) as they got the fuel pumps from source. If it's been replaced, then you're good and if it hasn't you can get it replaced under the recall. But in this market, I'd go for a new one instead of getting a used car as you'll overpay on any used car right now.
As Doc advised, if the recalled item(part) has been replaced then that issue has been resolved.
How do you know that the 2021 will not have a recall? 😕
I have had a couple of recalls on my 2004 Toyota Avalon, the frontal airbags(in 20015) and the steering interlock assembly(in 2010), and after they were replaced at the dealership, I have not thought about them again.
Good point. They recalled the 2019 model and the 2020 model in 2020, so I'm guessing that they would have been aware of the fuel pump issue by the time they were designing and before they released the 2021 model.
Recalls happen all the time but what matters is the history of that manufacturer with recalls and the severity of the recalls they have. And then if the recall has been fixed or not. Any car can have a recall at any time but at least Honda or Toyota have a better history compared to some other manufacturers when it comes to quality and severity of recalls.
Also, don't buy a 2 or 3 year old car in this market because you'll very likely be paying very close to what a brand new model is (that's if not the same price as a new one). So if you want a Civic hatchback just go with the new model year.
That's up the manufacturer to figure out.
Does that mean there might be an issue with the design of the engine? Does the problem stop at replacing the fuel pump, or is theere an overarching issue with the engine design?