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We GX owners are facing serious problems. As with the 'new' fuel fiter pricing which was outrageously expensive for the newer GXs, other parts of the GX system are also outrageously expensive.
I own 2 GXs and I have had two CNG problems, both covered under warranty.
One was the 'fuel sender' which caused the fuel gauge not to work. If not under warranty, this would have been a $2000 repair. While you're driving, the fuel gauge floats down to the bottom in about a minute and the low fuel light flashes. At first I thought there might be a massive leak and got out of the car fast. When I didn't smell anything I realized that it was just the gauge that died, not the tank.
The other was a 'high pressure regulator' failure which caused the car to die. It had to be towed to a Honda dealer. After the problem was diagnosed, it took SIX WEEKS to get the part. I was told it had to come from Japan because there wasn't one in the US. SIX WEEKS. In fairness, Honda paid for a rental after they found out it was coming from Japan. This also would have been about a $2000 repair out of warranty.
I also have had the CVT replaced in both cars under warranty. While the CVT is not limited to GXs, it is one of only a couple of models that have the CVT. Although Honda has repair procedures, no one will attempt them (because they don't work), and the only remaining options out of warranty are a 'reman' for $3000 or a new one for $6500.
Any one of these repairs can 'blow' a year's worth or more of savings over gasoline, not to mention the downtime and hassle.
So, Curtis, can the same people who worked with Honda to get reasonable prices on the fuel filter work with them on reasonable pricing and stocking of GX parts in the US. Otherwise, out of warranty GXs will be become more useful as boat anchors than cars.
I own 2 GXs and I have had two CNG problems, both covered under warranty.
One was the 'fuel sender' which caused the fuel gauge not to work. If not under warranty, this would have been a $2000 repair. While you're driving, the fuel gauge floats down to the bottom in about a minute and the low fuel light flashes. At first I thought there might be a massive leak and got out of the car fast. When I didn't smell anything I realized that it was just the gauge that died, not the tank.
The other was a 'high pressure regulator' failure which caused the car to die. It had to be towed to a Honda dealer. After the problem was diagnosed, it took SIX WEEKS to get the part. I was told it had to come from Japan because there wasn't one in the US. SIX WEEKS. In fairness, Honda paid for a rental after they found out it was coming from Japan. This also would have been about a $2000 repair out of warranty.
I also have had the CVT replaced in both cars under warranty. While the CVT is not limited to GXs, it is one of only a couple of models that have the CVT. Although Honda has repair procedures, no one will attempt them (because they don't work), and the only remaining options out of warranty are a 'reman' for $3000 or a new one for $6500.
Any one of these repairs can 'blow' a year's worth or more of savings over gasoline, not to mention the downtime and hassle.
So, Curtis, can the same people who worked with Honda to get reasonable prices on the fuel filter work with them on reasonable pricing and stocking of GX parts in the US. Otherwise, out of warranty GXs will be become more useful as boat anchors than cars.
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