Honda EVs Plagued by Frequent Glitches; Owners Accuse Dealers of Hiding Inventory Car Details

Mr. Wang, a resident of Jinan, purchased a brand-new all-electric vehicle for RMB 105,000 in full payment from a Dongfeng Honda 4S dealership. The day after taking delivery, the car developed a scrambled instrument panel display and malfunctioning radar immediately after charging, forcing him to have it towed back for repairs that lasted several days. Over a month later, the vehicle failed to start again due to a depleted battery. Mr. Wang subsequently discovered that the car had been sitting in inventory for nearly a year before purchase, yet the sales staff had not clearly disclosed this fact at the time of sale. The 4S dealership claims it had informed him that the vehicle had been on long-term display in the showroom, but Mr. Wang denies ever receiving such information. A lawyer noted that sellers are obligated to proactively disclose key details—such as the vehicle’s manufacturing date and whether it is a stock unit—as these factors directly influence consumer purchasing decisions. The two parties currently remain in dispute over whether the dealership fulfilled its duty of disclosure.