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Washington · Article Updated May 24, 2026

Honda Cases Under Washington Lemon Law

Honda cases in Washington — Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline — common defects and case patterns.

Honda (including Acura) has substantial Washington market share. Honda cases are pursued under RCW 19.118 (Washington Lemon Law) and WCPA.

Common Honda defect patterns

  • 9-speed / 10-speed transmission shifting — TSB-acknowledged across multiple models.
  • CR-V 1.5L turbo oil-dilution issues (long-standing pattern, multiple class actions).
  • Accord 1.5L turbo similar oil-dilution.
  • Pilot transmission issues.
  • Odyssey transmission issues.
  • Ridgeline coolant issues.
  • Honda Sensing defect patterns — Lane Keeping Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking System glitches.
  • Infotainment system crashes.
  • Acura ZDX / RDX hybrid system defects.

Acura-specific patterns

  • MDX SH-AWD transmission issues.
  • RDX infotainment crashes (no-knob design).
  • NSX hybrid system defects.

Honda TSB / recall overlay

Heavy TSB pattern recently:

  • 1.5L turbo oil-dilution TSBs (broad model coverage).
  • 9-speed / 10-speed reflash TSBs.
  • Honda Sensing calibration updates.
  • Battery TSBs (12V repeated dead).

Check NHTSA for your VIN.

WCPA Hangman Ridge fit

Honda cases support WCPA Hangman Ridge public-interest impact particularly with:

  • 1.5L turbo oil-dilution class-action history.
  • 9-speed transmission TSB pattern.
  • Multi-state lemon-law actions.

Bottom line

Honda cases — particularly 1.5L turbo oil-dilution and 9/10-speed transmission cases — are well-positioned for Washington Lemon Law and WCPA. Document the pattern and TSB history.

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