2012 Coda Coda problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:side/Window 2013-05-30 · campaign 13V229000 · 117 vehicles
Defect: CODA Automotive (CODA) is recalling certain model year 2012 CODA vehicles. The side curtain airbags may have been improperly rolled during production which could cause the airbag to not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating side curtain airbag deployment, the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: This recall supersedes a previous recall conducted by CODA, 12V-409. All owners, including owners involved in the previous campaign, will be notified and instructed to go to CODA dealers to have both side curtain airbags replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners should contact their dealer for more information. CODA Automotive's recall campaign number is R84002.
Air Bags:side/Window 2012-08-20 · campaign 12V409000 · 78 vehicles
Defect: CODA Automotive (CODA) is recalling certain model year 2012 CODA vehicles. The side curtain airbags may not have been properly installed which could cause them to not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbags may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: CODA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the side curtain airbag installations as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 29, 2012. Owners may contact CODA Automotive at 1-855-464-2632.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:software 2013-01-15 · B90002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new software release for coda all-electric. *kb
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2012-04-26 · TSB-B-4501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
coda: see document search button for owner letter. an addendum, service bulletin, was added to service manual regarding steering gear tie rod ends new version of castle nuts holding to steering knuckles. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2012-04-25 · SCB-2012S25001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
coda: see document search button for owner letter. vehicle may stall due to water seeping into hvac (heating and cooling system) of the hv battery. *pe
What owners report
2017-04-20 · Unknown Or Other · 30,000 mi“i have a failed micro switch on the passenger side when seat belt is latched to the buckle. which may or may not deploy air bags in an accident. my auto mechanic has a omitec scanner but no software to diagnose trouble codes when connected to the obd-ii port. we need available software to update, troubleshoot, diagnose, 'clear dtc's', verification…”
2015-06-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 25,050 mi“ambient temperature in low 90s. we usually do not use the hvac, because it has been associated with the shutdowns in the past. the entire hvac system was replaced while still under warranty, but it did not solve the problem. the ignition switch was also replaced under warranty (the problem appeared to be similar to the gm problems), but it did not …”
2014-07-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,150 mi“this shutdown has occurred before: may 2013 (2x), jun 2013 (2x), aug 2013, sep 2013, & july 2014 (2x). all instances appear to be related to the use of the a/c on the coda. if the a/c has not been used at all, the shutdowns do not occur. the temperature in the area today was in the mid 90s. i decided to return using back roads to see if shutdowns …”
2013-09-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,150 mi“i had the hvac running for most of the 25 mile drive home to elk grove,ca, from an ev display at american river college. just before the off ramp for elk grove blvd. from highway 99, i suddenly noticed that my dashboard dimmed and the ready light disappeared. there was no power to my coda, so i coasted to the side of the road. i moved the drive sel…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.