Clicking noise when turning
2024 Honda Prologue complaints
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I am having issues with clicking noises from the front of the vehicle either if I turn left or right. I been told it’s a known issue when I return it to the dealership and there is nothing wrong with it and that a replacement will not help cause it comes back the noise
Component/System Failure: The issue involves a clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle whenever I turn the steering wheel to the left or right. Based on my observations, I suspect that the noise is coming from the axle, particularly one of the CV joints. The clicking noise is noticeable at low and moderate speeds, and it occurs consistently every time I turn the vehicle. Safety Risk: If the issue is indeed related to a malfunctioning CV joint, this could potentially pose a significant safety risk. If the CV joint were to fracture or break while driving, it could result in a loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident. While the noise itself is not an immediate hazard, the possibility of a sudden failure of the axle or CV joint is concerning, as it could impair my ability to control the vehicle and could potentially cause a serious crash. Reproduction/Confirmation by Dealer or Service Center: The problem has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent service center. However, the clicking noise can be reproduced consistently every time I turn the car, whether turning left or right. Given the regularity of the noise, I believe this issue is likely to continue and should be addressed. Inspection by Manufacturer, Police, Insurance, or Others: At this time, the issue has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Since the noise has only recently started and has been persistent, I have not yet taken the car to the dea
The automatic emergency braking (AEB) system or collision avoidance feature in my 2024 Honda Prologue has malfunctioned. The car abruptly applies the brakes when backing out of my driveway, and also engages when driving forward and getting too close to other vehicles or when changing lanes, even when there’s sufficient space. The braking is sudden and forceful, making it difficult to control the vehicle. This issue poses a serious safety risk, as the car’s automatic braking can cause me to be rear-ended by vehicles behind me when stopping unexpectedly. The system may also cause a collision when changing lanes, as the sudden deceleration could lead to a crash. The problem occurs consistently, and can be reproduced each time I back out of the driveway, approach a vehicle too closely, or change lanes. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, dealer, or insurance, and I have not yet brought it in for service. I am filing this report to document the issue as a potential safety concern. There are no warning lights or messages on the dashboard when the issue occurs. The braking happens without any prior indication from the vehicle, and I only notice after the fact that the system has engaged. This problem began right from the start, within the first 50 miles of driving the car. As of now, the car has about 5000 miles on it, and the issue continues intermittently.
Self healing tires unable to be repaired by dealer with nail in main tread area. Any other tire would have been able to be patched and inflated. Tire was less than self healing.
Tire pressure monitor sensor will not stay off. Car has been taken back to the dealer several times and they are unable to keep it off. Was told by the dealer service manager that "it's just a light" and that I "should be ok." Called Honda and submit a ticket for them to handle it with the dealership but the both of them are unable to get it resolved.
I have a brand new Honda Prologue Elite that, within 500 miles of leasing it, has a loud knocking noise on both the front left and front right sides whenever I make a hard left or right turn. It sounds like a loud knocking/creaking noise and I usually hear it three times during a turn. It can be heard over a moderate volume radio. The sound has been replicated by a service technician at the dealership, who thought they corrected it (found a loose bolt under the panel under the passenger seat!) but they did not fix the actual problem and it continues. The sound remains and seems to be getting louder. I am increasingly concerned about what happens if the noise continues to get louder and the part(s) eventually fails - and where the car will go if that happens. This has happened on repeat occasions from 30-55 mph (though usually starting from a stop, like being at a light waiting for my chance to turn left).
I purchased a Honda Prolauge Touring. Radio and Turn signal sounds suddenly stopped. While driving, the sound indicates that the turn signal is out.
While backing up car will stop abruptly for no apparent reason. This has occurred several time and each time it occurs I think I hit something. It it very annoying and possibly dangerous if car abruptly stops while backing up.
When turning right or left and accelerating there is a loud clicking sound as if the CV joints are bad.
Service High Voltage System Reduced Acceleration - Drive with Care Service Vehicle Soon There is a very prevalent problem with the new EV Honda Prologues. Mine has been in the shop since last Friday, Jan. 17. The parts "are on backorder" with Honda refusing to state how long it will take for parts to come in.
There is a clicking/knocking sound every time I turn left. The dealership says nothing is broken but I only have 3k miles on the vehicle
Around 2000 miles I’ve noticed a clunky sound when I made rights with the vehicle, so I brought it in to service and they mentioned a problem with the CV axles. I drove a loaner while they waited for the parts so they could replace it. Eventually, the part came in and they replaced it. Less than 48 hours later after getting my vehicle, the sound was back. I brought it in again and they mentioned that Honda says there’s currently no fix for it. I have now been driving it this way for a few months and to me, it seems as if the sound is getting louder and quite frankly I don’t feel safe driving this vehicle. My vehicle has less than 6000 miles on it and to have these type of problems. I feel something needs to be done about it.
Front CV axles are bad. Honda dealer diagnosed front left axle as needing to be replaced. Front right axle is now behaving the same. Parts are on back order. I am forced to live with a loud/malfunctioning CV axle.
There is a loud, audible clicking noise when turning the steering wheel to the left or to the right, regardless of speed.
1st: Windshield not available to be replaced after crack has formed since 3rd day of purchase. The crack has extended more than half way across and Honda claims that windshield is not available and in back order. I have made multiple claims to my ins to have it replaced as well as to Honda and I am getting nowhere. This poses a safety issue and needs to be rectified immediately. Not having replacement windshield available is zero excuses. 2nd: While steering to either right or left, the axile makes a subtle clicking sound intermittently. I have researched and this seems to be a common issue with this car. Honda claims it is normal which it is not. An accident can occur and is a safety issue to me and others on the road.
Clicking sound when making a right turn
Within two weeks of purchase from dealer, the car began having warning lights “service high voltage system”,“acceleration reduced”, “service vehicle soon”. Additionally this electric car would not allow me to charge the battery once these warning lights were displayed. Car has been towed to dealer for repair. Several attempts have been made to get update on repair time and my inquiries have not been responded to. I’m now stuck paying for a car that is less than two weeks old with less than 1,000 miles on it. All I have been told is that a call was made to the OEM based on the error codes that were read by the dealers system on intake. They aren’t telling me anything in terms of what the issue is, what the OEM fix is or a time of repair. The US govt NEEDS to be investigating Honda for consumer fraud related to this vehicle as I’ve now learned that I’m not alone and there are now numerous online forums describing the same situation I’m in presently. It’s immoral to sell a $60,000 car with a known fault and not disclose these faults prior to purchase. I would have never purchased this car had I known ahead of time that there were significant known issues that could render the vehicle inoperable within weeks of purchase.
Loud clunking noise when making right turn from stop.
Suspension Related Issue: CV Axel Joints causing clicking, which is the most common issue among users of this car. Apparently the Driveshaft needs to get replaced as well. I got the right side done as the car was pulling to the right before the replacement, but the other part is on back order with no ETA. Been driving this way since October 2024. So I will believe for now that it's safe to drive the car as per dealer's recommendation to do so. Braking: The One Pedal feature turns off at random when starting the Car. Almost got into an accident not knowing it was off. Dealer cannot replicate the issue, but it happens to me randomly. It's to the point I have to check that first before operating the vehicle. Could be the memory of the vehicle not retaining the settings. Blind Spot Warning: The sound notification has recently turned off and is no longer working. Needs to be inspected by Dealer. Off-topic: Some Dealers only have 1 certified technician to work on the car. You're at the mercy of their availability when something needs to get fixed.
On multiple occasions the forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking have engaged when there is nothing in the lane. On one occasion, the system engaged brakes very hard - which I can only assume was triggered by a pedestrian on a nearby sidewalk. I was traveling 30mph and the vehicle came to an abrubt stop. Traffic behind me was then also forced to slam on their brakes and I feel this could have easily lead to a collision if the driver behind had not been attentive. On another case the vehicle engaged brakes while traveling at 60mph on a two lane highway. I was traveling straight, approaching a rightward bend in the road. My steering wheel was still straight ahead because I had not yet reached the turn. Meanwhile a vehicle was coming the opposite direction around the bend. I believe the system engaged because I was steering straight toward the other vehicle - not taking into account the fact that my lane would bend before reaching it. In this case the system did not stop the vehicle but it did cause a rapid change from 60mph to 40mph in a section of road with no obstructions where neither myself nor drivers around me would expect my vehicle to slam on the brakes. Had the surface been slick such a maneuver could cause loss of control. Again - had drivers behind me not been attentive - I could have been rear ended.
Weak CV joint in the front axel produces a click-noise during front turns. inspected @ manufacturer dealership, parts are on back order. Apparently this is a known issue. Additionally, the HVAC system required valves to be replaced on a new car (>3000 miles)
The vehicle makes a knocking sound while making left and right turns. Car has been at the dealer for this issue twice started at 4000 miles. They finally ordered the CV axles, however the parts are on back order due to global supply issue. Dealer stated Estimated ETA 60 days.
UNKNOWN. When accelerating from stop while turning, a clicking/knocking sound comes from the front end indicative of an impending CV joint/driveline/steering failure.
Unable to charge the vehicle or heat the cabin of the car when running. When turning the heat up a burning odor was observed. Dashboard warning messages state “service high voltage system”, “service vehicle soon”, and reduced acceleration, drive with care. The dealership has been in contact with the manufacturer to try and address the issue but recommended parts are on back order with no ETA. Vehicle was purchased new with 127 miles on odometer and problem occurred at about 700 miles, 3 weeks after taking possession of the vehicle.
The turn signal sometime signals the opposite direction after the completion of a turn. For example, I'll signal for a left turn, make a left turn, and the Honda starts signaling a right turn for about 3 seconds.
The Propulsion System Error warning light (a red car icon with an exclamation point) has appeared multiple times since I purchased the vehicle. This has occurred while driving, charging, or turning on the vehicle, with no apparent cause or trigger that I can identify. I have made several attempts to have the issue resolved by Honda, but they repeatedly provide excuses, such as the unavailability of an EV technician or the lack of proper equipment to update the car's computer software. During the most recent occurrence, I was driving when the error light came on, and I experienced reduced acceleration—something I don’t recall happening before. This presents a significant safety concern for me and others on the road. A sudden reduction in speed increases the risk of being rear-ended by an inattentive driver, or worse, becoming stranded in the middle of a travel lane. Honda has inspected the vehicle previously and documented the error codes and they have just cleared the codes or updated the software on the car. No additional symptoms were present leading up to the issue. This ongoing problem needs urgent attention to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
There is a clicking sound in the axel when making a sharp left turn.
Car will randomly stop while in reverse. This would happen even without obstructions or other vehicles in view. This happens at least every few days. I made sure to keep the camera free from debris and dry. The parking break will also enable as soon as it brakes.
Vehicle makes a clicking noise when making a right turn. I believe it has done it a few times when making a left turn, but it seems to do it constantly when making a right turn
Loud noises coming from CV joints when turning wheel left or right sharply. New car.
My boyfriend went to charge the car and it stopped and gave a high voltage message and then the heat stopped working so next day day took it to the dealer and they said they ruled out the battery but there is a component that is broken allowing the coolant to cool off battery. The have no ETA ON THE PART. I purchased this car on December 18, 2024 and here we are a Lil over 30 days and it's in the shop. I have seen on forums alot of people experiencing same issue.
Loud clicking noise in front end when making hard turns. Suspect CV joint or related front axle issue. Have confirmed noise with dealer, no solution offered yet. A failed CV joint or axle poses a safety issue, particularly at highway speeds.
The axles make a bad clunking sound when performing sharp turns. Honda says it is “normal” yet the problem started after owning it for some time. Also, not every car (Honda or otherwise) has this “normal” behavior.
Lots of "clicking" noises when turning right or left. I believe the noises are coming from the CV axles.
All car screens stopped working while I was driving. Nothing seemed to precipitate their going blank; however, because the car depends on those screens for basic information (speed, for example, turning on lights, setting one-pedal driving, etc.), the car lost some basic functionality when the screens went blank. I couldn't see how fast I was going. Luckily, because it was night and the lights had been out, they didn't go out. However, I was unable to change any of the basic features of the car that depend on these screens for access. We have a video of the screens when they went blank that we can share; however, were were unable to upload the video on this website. Upon arriving home with the car, we tried shutting off and restarting the car. It took about an hour for the screens to turn back on. We are not sure why they suddenly came on, but while they were out, the car was also unable to charge. We have brought it to be serviced, but the car dealership can find nothing wrong. We worry it could happen again. There were no warning lamps, messages, etc. before the screens went blank. The car dealership could not reproduce the problem.
When you mark a tight turn either left or right there is a loud clanking noise from the wheel. I only have 600 miles on the car and it happened about 100 miles in.
I got the high voltage battery warning error on my dashboard after one random night of charging. The error doesn’t go away after 3 days and at times, the vehicle could not charge. I contacted my salesman and he suggested a hard reset which involved turning off the car and keeping the car fobs at least 20ft away, which worked. However I’m still concerned there is an issue with the battery. The memory seat setting doesn’t connect to the profiles. It randomly picks between 1 and 2 whenever the car turns on. Guest profiles can’t have their name saved unless their Google account is connected. The speaker rattles when volume is higher than 20%. There’s a knocking/clicking sound whenever I steer left or right. I called the dealership on 1/22/25 but was told it is not an issue. The vehicle has about 800mi on it. Front and rear collision warning sensors are too sensitive. The default settings for both are “alert and brake” which had led to random braking when backing out of a parking spot AND random braking when I was driving on the road. Luckily no accidents occurred and I have turned both to alerts only.
With reverse alert and notifications on, the vehicle violently brakes when there is nothing in the way
When turning right, a clicking sound comes from the front end of the vehicle. 3862 miles on the car.
CV axle half shaft failure.
Vehicle was in for ac/heating issues that occurred the day I bought the vehicle in Oct 2024. Ac would blow cold on driver side and hot on passenger. No heat from the driver side footwell area.Dealer had me bring in for diagnosis. Parts ordered and car was in for a week in Dec 2024. Interior had to be completely removed for the repair. System seemed to work fine. Now with below zero temps in my area, not heat on the feet, no heat from the vents for passengers in the rear seats. Heating system seems very week with cold weather.
Received multiple alerts including "service high voltage system", "service vehicle soon", and "cannot charge". The vehicle also reduced speed and function, which could have resulted in reduced driver safety. Vehicle will be brought in for service to determine cause.
When the car is first started especially on cold days when turning right there is a series of 5 clicks that are known in our Honda group to be coming from the CV Joint. It has been known yet the dealerships are keeping our cars for months waiting on parts so it is keeping a lot of us from taking them in.
When turning the wheel there is Clicking sounds from the front axle, turning 90 degrees right or left. Dealer has been informed and said it sounds like an axle issue and that others have complained about this. Started almost immediately after taking delivery. Also rear camera failed after 1 hour of taking delivery.
When backing out with ZERO obstacles or things in either direction the car will suddenly come to a violent stop. Had to turn off rear safety camera braking system, as it is useless and dangerous.
When using my HondaLink app to access the vehicle features, (check state of charge, lock or unlock the door, adjust climate, etc.) often the app has issues sending the signal to or communicating with the car, does not respond or is extremely slow to respond. This is a safety issue because in the event I lose my keys or lock my keys in the vehicle, I will be locked out of my vehicle, or in the event of an emergency when I need to access the vehicle quickly, I will be unable to do so. I have contacted Honda about the issue but have yet to have the issue resolved. App sometimes displays "Retrieving Status..." then "Data is Unavailable". Otherwise, the app will not display anything.
Received this emergency statement.
A few months after I purchased the car in July, I started hearing a clicking noise when turning from a full stop. In December I was told it was axel issue. It’s not yet been resolved. I’m still driving the car.
The automatic emergency braking system that works with the rear cross traffic warning is not functioning correctly. It is available for inspection upon request. The braking system brakes when reversing even when the way is completely clear. Its as if it sees a shadow and hard brakes. The jerking motion feels like you hit another vehicle. The problem was not reproduced when i brought it to the dealership but the service center did acknowledge it's an issue but there isn't any fixes available at this time. There were no indications for this issue prior and the only way to avoid this is to turn this safety feature offf.
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