Honda won't issue a Recall on the Wimpy Horn!

[GoMetricToday]

I called Honda yesterday to give a complaint on the wimpy horn that they have put in the I2. The day before I was just about in an accident because someone was trying to merge over into the lane I was in and they didn't see me. With the car being so small, I told them that it needed a much louder and noticeable horn.

I told then that having such a wimpy horn was a huge safety hazard since no one can hear it. I suggested that they issue a recall so we can get our horns replaced with something that will get someone's attention. The guy seemed very concerned and said that Honda will need a lot more complaints on the same thing before they would issue a recall.

I am writing this post to implore all of you that have any model of Insight to call, email, write and complain about the horn. It really is a huge safety hazard.

[FNG]

honda offers a horn upgrade, which is the horn from an accord. It cost me about 20 bucks shipped and 3 minutes to install....

[GoMetricToday]

Originally Posted by FNG

honda offers a horn upgrade, which is the horn from an accord. It cost me about 20 bucks shipped and 3 minutes to install....

That is a reasonable price. But my point is that as end consumers, we shouldn't have to pay for a safety upgrade. That is something that Honda should have taken care of to begin with.

[FNG]

I agree. I had complained about it when Honda called me when I bought it.

[buglermcd]

What kind of car was merging into you? If it's a nicer luxury car, they may not have heard you not matter what.

My '99 Lexus is really quiet on the inside. I can barely hear my own horn!

[GoMetricToday]

Originally Posted by buglermcd

What kind of car was merging into you? If it's a nicer luxury car, they may not have heard you not matter what.

My '99 Lexus is really quiet on the inside. I can barely hear my own horn!

It was ironically a Ridgeline. They eventually saw me when I slowed down enough to get out of their blind spot.

[The Beard]

Originally Posted by FNG

honda offers a horn upgrade, which is the horn from an accord. It cost me about 20 bucks shipped and 3 minutes to install....

Can you provide a link on where to order this product?


Is it direct from Honda?


The I2 horn absolutely, positively, without a doubt S-U-C-K-S. My son has toys with louder horns.

[corey415]

Honda Insight Accessories - Genuine 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Exterior Accessories

[nursemike]

We had a Ridgeline before the I2, and while it's horn was an improvement over the current, I've never really been impressed by any Honda horn. Just get a good aftermarket product. I put a set of dual Hella SuperTone horns on my HCH II and the difference has been night and day. Best $50 I've spent in awhile.

[skilletaudio@gmail.com]

This horn swap was the first thing I did when I got mine.
After taking shipping into consideration, it was cheaper to call up my local dealer and have the part ordered.

Easy project, highly recommended.