Recalls: Honda NA1/NA2 NSX
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Honda NA1/NA2 NSX
No recall information is available for the Honda NSX (NA1/NA2). To search for recalls of Honda models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Honda.
Problems and faults: Honda NA1/NA2 NSX
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Honda NA1/NA2 NSX
- For some manual transmissions in 1991 and 1992 Honda NSX vehicles (with transmission numbers in the range J4A4-1003542 to J4A4-1005978), a manufacturing defect in the transmission housing can cause the circlip to shatter. When this occurs, there will be a loud crunch or grinding noise as the fragments grind in the transmission (causing further damage to the transmission). Another symptom of the ‘snap ring failure’ is the gearshift lever moving fore and aft when in first or second on deceleration or acceleration from slow speed. Although Honda issued a technical service bulletin for this problem, a recall was not issued. To fix, the transmission must be either rebuilt by a specialist or replaced in its entirety.
- The Honda NSX’s timing belt is to be changed every 100,000 kms or eight years.
