‘We got Honda not being reliable anymore before GTA6’: Expert says Honda is being investigated. Here’s why—and what cars are affected

You know that sinking feeling when you hear your car make a noise it definitely shouldn’t? Multiply that by 1.4 million and you’ll know the feeling of dread hanging over executives and stockholders of one of the world’s major auto manufacturers thanks to a brewing Honda engine recall.

Owners of an alarming number of vehicles made by Honda and its assortment of brands should keep an eye on the mailbox for the next couple of weeks for recall notices. The automaker is under federal investigation...