2007 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 1,204 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 48 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 71 people were injured and 10 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assemblyNov 1, 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchSep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V402000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringSep 5, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V399000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,204 reports, newest first.
Visibility, Jul 23, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC EX. THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR HAS SPLIT ALONG THE HINGE LINE AND WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. THIS BLOCKS MY VIEW OF THE ROAD AT UNWANTED TIMES AND HAS CAUSED ME TO HAVE INSTANCES OF BLIND VISION TO TRAFFIC AROUND ME. *TR
Suspension, Jul 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OVER TIME THE VIBRATION BECAME MUCH WORSE AND MORE PROFOUND WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN REGARDS TO A SUSPENSION RELATED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Visibility, Jul 20, 2010
2007 HONDA CIVIC LX COUPE HAS DEFECTIVE SUN VISORS. AT FIRST VISOR VERY LOOSE. OVER TIME VISOR WOULD NOT STAY UP. THIS HINDERS DRIVING AND BEING ABLE TO SEE THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS. NOW THE ENTIRE VISOR HAS COME OFF AS IT WON'T STAY ON ITS HINGE. NOW I DRIVE IN THE MORNING FACING THE SUN AND DRIVE HOME FACING THE SUN. VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF YOU WITH THE SUN IN YOUR FACE. HONDA AGREES I CAN GET A REPLACEMENT AT MY EXPENSE BUT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A FLAW WITH MANY HONDA CIVIC OWNERS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 19, 2010
I DRIVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CAR IS BARELY 3 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 36,000 MILES. IN JUNE WHILE STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP ON A HILL AND DRIVING IN GENTLY ROLLING HILLS THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST WOULD OFTEN FAIL TO ENGAGE TO PROVIDE THE EXTRA POWER NEEDED TO CLIMB THE HILL. THE ENGINE REVVED TO 3000 - 3500 RPM BUT HAD NO POWER. WHEN STARTING FROM THE DEAD STOP THE CAR COULD NOT HOLD IT'S POSITION ON THE HILL. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE BUT THEY APPLIED TWO SOFTWARE UPDATES TO THE COMPUTER THAT MIGHT HELP. THEY ALSO CONTACTED THE HONDA TECHLINE. HONDA TOLD MY DEALER THAT GIVEN THE AGE OF THE BATTERY (3 YEARS) AND WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHES 100 DEGREES (THERE WAS A COINCIDENTAL HEAT WAVE IN THE EAST) THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION. ON THE SPECIFIC DAY THIS PROBLEM STARTED TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE EIGHTIES. THE DEALER SPENT TWO WEEKS TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND A THIRD WEEK ARGUING WITH HONDA THAT THE CAR DID NOT RUN RIGHT. AT THIS POINT I CONTACTED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY OPENED AN 'INVESTIGATION'. THEY TOOK MY STATEMENT AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEIR CONCLUSION WAS THAT THE CAR IS OPERATING PERFECTLY NORMALLY. THIS TIME THEY SAID THAT GIVEN THE AGE OF THE BATTERY, IF YOU USE THE IMA TOO MUCH THE IMA BATTERY MAY OVERHEAT AND SHUT DOWN. THAT IS HONDA'S OFFICIAL POSITION AND THEY REFUSE TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE SAFETY CONCERNS OF THIS PROBLEM ARE OBVIOUS. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. MY WIFE DRIVES A 2003 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WITH OVER 100,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM. THERE WAS A TOTAL REDESIGN OF THE CIVIC IN 2006. PERHAPS THE HONDA ENGINEERS OUTSMARTED THEMSELVES AND INTRODUCED A DESIGN FLAW. OR, PERHAPS THERE IS A DEFECTIVE BATTERY THAT HONDA DOES NOT WANT TO PAY TO REPLACE. *TR
Suspension, Jul 19, 2010
REFERENCE HONDA TSB 08-001. INCORRECT/DEFECTIVE UPPER REAR CONTROL ARMS INSTALLED DURING MANUFACTURE OF VEHICLE LEADING TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR TIRES. THIS LEADS TO EXCESSIVE NOISE/VIBRATION FROM REAR AND ALSO POSSIBLY AFFECTS CONTROL/HANDLING OF VEHICLE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 15, 2010
REPORTED TO DEALER THAT CENTER HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. AFTER BRAKE LIGHT TOTALLY STOPPED WORKING RETURNED TO DEALER (10,000 MILES LATER) AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MORE THAN LIKELY A BURNED OUT BULB. THE BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T HAVE A BULB BUT A ROW OF 5 LEDS. WAS TOLD TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I REMOVED THE LIGHT AT HOME AND FOUND A CLIP THE POWER WIRE GOING TO THE LIGHT WAS WRAPPED AROUND WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. TAKING THE WIRE OFF THE CLIP WHERE IT WAS TIGHTLY WRAPPED AROUND FIXED THE PROBLEM AND THE LIGHT WORKED EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. STILL WAITING TO CONTACT HONDA USA ABOUT THE PROBLEM. LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM ON GOOGLE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE LIGHT NOT WORKING CONSISTENTLY. THE DESIGN OF THE LED BRAKE LIGHT SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS. *TR
Suspension, Jul 14, 2010
I OWN A 07 HONDA CIVIC THAT HAS A MAJOR FACTORY PROBLEM WITH THE REAR CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE CAN'T STAY ALIGNED AND IS A PART THE HAVE TO BE REPLACE. HONDA HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM BUT WE I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY DO NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY ON A CPO VEHICLE. I CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND A LOT OF OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. HONDA SHOULD DO A RECALL AND OFFER TO REPLACE THIS DEFECTIVE PART. THE VEHICLE BOUNCE WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND THE NOISE IS REAL BAD. HOPEFULLY OTHER OWNERS HAVE CONTACTED YOU WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND CONCERN. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Jul 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE REAR SUPPORT ARMS AS WELL AND BOTH REAR TIRES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TWO YEARS. THE DEALER PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN SIX WEEKS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 1/19/2010 *CN UPDATED 04/20/11
Visibility, Jul 14, 2010
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT AT THE TOP SEAM AND CONTINUES TO DROP IN SIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD. BROUGHT IT TO HONDA AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $110 + LABOR. *TR
Visibility, Jul 9, 2010
MY DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IN MY 2007 HONDA CIVIC EX SUDDENLY FELL FROM THE STORED POSITION AND WOULDN'T GO BACK UP IN PLACE. I WAS MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND IT CAME DOWN DIRECTLY INTO MY LINE OF SITE AND I COULDN'T SEE FOR A MOMENT. MY FIANCE'S SISTER HAS THE SAME CAR AND IT HAPPENED TO HER ALSO. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED FOR A REPLACEMENT AND THE SERVICE GUY SAID IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND HONDA TOLD THEM NOT TO REPLACE THEM FOR FREE ANYMORE. THIS TO ME IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. IF YOU LOOK IT UP ON THE INTERNET MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS. HONDA KNOWS IT IS A PROBLEM OR THEY WOULDN'T HAVE REDESIGNED A REPLACEMENT FOR IT. *TR
Steering, Jul 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND REBALANCED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THE TIRES HAVE ALSO STARTED TO WEAR PREMATURELY. HONDA WAS NOTIFIED AND CASE # N012010-07-0800621 WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000.
Suspension, Tires, Jul 7, 2010
EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND LOUD NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. WE HAVE REPLACED TWO SETS OF TIRES, ONCE AT 11,000 MILES AND AT 36,000 MILES AND THEY ARE AGAIN WORN AT 58,461 MILES. WE LEARNED OF A SERVICE BULLETIN, SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER : 08-001 DATE OF BULLETIN : FEB 08, 2008, ISSUED BY HONDA AND AFTER MUCH COMPLAINING SINCE WE WERE A FEW HUNDRED MILES PAST THE 3 YEAR 36,000 MILE MARK THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS AND ALIGNED THE CAR. WE HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES REGULARLY AND THE LOUD NOISE IS BACK AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. I FIND IT RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO REPLACE TIRES LIKE THIS BECAUSE THE TIRE WARRANTY IS VOID BECAUSE THE TREAD IN ONE SECTION IS BEYOND THE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT. THE HONDA DEALER IS CLAIMING WE HAVE NOT ROTATED THE TIRES ENOUGH/PROPERLY WHICH SEEMS TO BE A COMMON EXCUSE FOR OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM TO HONDA. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2010
2007 HONDA CIVIC EX 4DR - THE ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT WITH NO WARNING. HAD IT TOWED TO HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAY THE ENGINE BLOCK IS CRACKED AT THE COOLANT PASSAGES. HONDA DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE SEEN THIS IN THE PAST (TSB #SB-08-044). I AM BEING TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE BLOCK (APPROX $5,000.00). THE CAR HAS 99,600 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER. ALL MAINTENANCE / SERVICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE HONDA DEALER FOR CARS LIFE. AS OF RIGHT NOW, HONDA SAYS IT WILL PAY 50% (APPROX. $2,500.00). *TR
Air bags, Jul 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC SI. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND SAFELY DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER WHO WAS DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,500.
Visibility, Jul 5, 2010
2007 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR FAILS AT THE SEAM AND BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8-9 TIMNES SINEC I PURCHASED HONDA IN 2007. EACH TIME THE DEALER REPLACES IT, BUT IT TAKES TIME AND IS DANGEROUS UNTIL IT IS REPLACED. CAN'T HONDA'S ENGINEERS DESIGN A VISOR? *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 1, 2010
I WAS ALMOST IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AS I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, AND THE CAR ONLY ACCELERATED AT ABOUT 1/4 OF ITS NORMAL PACE. I HAD TO LOOK DOWN TO MAKE SURE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. WHEN THIS ACCELERATION FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BATTERY SHOWED NO CHARGE, BUT IT HAD SHOWN ALMOST A FULL CHARGE WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE CAR, JUST A FEW MINUTES EARLIER. MY CAR NOW CANNOT HOLD A CHARGE AT ALL. I PARK IT FULLY CHARGED, AND WHEN I START, IT SHOWS FULLY CHARGED. WITHIN THE FIRST MILE OF DRIVING, IT DROPS TO 1 OR NO BARS. IT THEN HAS TROUBLE ACCELERATING, AS THE CAR CANNOT PULL FROM THE IMA AND IT TRIES TO CHARGE THE IMA, INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING. THIS FAILURE IS NOW OCCURRING DAILY. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE TO WORK, AS I DON'T KNOW WHEN I CAN MERGE ONTO INTERSTATE AND IF THE CAR WILL FAIL. IT IS USUALLY FINE AFTER ABOUT 10 MILES OF DRIVING, BUT MY COMMUTE IS ONLY 12 MILES, SO I WOULD SAY THIS MAKES A VERY LARGE % OF MY COMMUTE DANGEROUS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT UPDATED SOFTWARE, BUT THIS HAS NOT IMPROVED THE SITUATION AT ALL. I AM KEEPING A JOURNAL OF THESE DAILY ACTIVITIES, AS THE IMA IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. MY GAS MILEAGE DROPPED 20% OVER THE PAST YEAR, EVEN THOUGH I DO USE ETHANOL FREE GAS. THIS WAS THE FIRST INDICATION THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IMA, BUT HONDA SIMPLY GAVE ME THE BRUSH OFF EVERYTIME I EXPRESSED A CONCERN THAT THIS WAS AN EARLY SIGN THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. *TR
Suspension, Jul 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Visibility, Jul 1, 2010
THE SUN VISOR CRACKED A FEW MONTHS AGO AND WILL NOT RETURN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL WEBSITES WHERE THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR SEVERAL MODEL YEARS THAT HONDA HAS NOT CHOSEN TO RESPOND TO. IT IS NOT A VISIBILITY ISSUE FOR ME, I AM UNDER 5'4" BUT IT DOES AFFECT THE LINE OF VISION FOR MY BOYFRIEND WHO IS 6'. *TR
Visibility, Jun 30, 2010
2007 HONDA CIVIC EX SUNVISOR BROKE AND IT NOW LIMITS VISABILITY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Visibility, Jun 26, 2010
OUR 2007 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR HAS BROKEN TWICE. THE FIRST TIME WAS ONLY A MONTH OR SO AFTER PURCHASING BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER. WHEN THE SUN VISOR BREAKS, IT DANGLES IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S VIEW. WHETHER IN THE FRONT OR PUSHED TO THE SIDE, THE BROKEN SUN VISOR TILTS DOWN AND DANGLES IN A DISTRACTING WAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS FOR THE DRIVER OF THE CIVIC. THE SUN VISOR WAS VERY POORLY DESIGNED BY HONDA. STRUCTURALLY SPEAKING, THE TORSIONAL RESISTANCE REQUIRED TO ROTATE THE VISOR FROM THE UP POSITION TO THE DOWN POSITION WASN'T CORRECTLY DESIGNED FOR. THE RESULT IS THAT THE INTERNAL PLASTIC CLAMPS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO RESIST ALL FORCES FROM THE INTERNALLY ROTATING METAL ARM, FAIL AND AFTER THESE PLASTIC CLAMPS INTERNALLY GET TORN APART, THE SUN VISOR DANGLES ODDLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER AND CAUSES A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION. THIS POORLY DESIGNED SUN VISOR FAILS VERY EASILY UNDER NORMAL USE, AND GIVES NO WARNING OF DISTRESS, BEFORE FAILING SUDDENLY. THIS SUN VISOR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH A CORRECTLY DESIGNED SUN VISOR THAT WON'T BRAKE AND CAUSE THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Tires, Jun 25, 2010
2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID VERY RAPID INSIDE EDGE TIRE WEAR. AT 21K WE NEED 3RD SET OF TIRES FOR LOUD EXCESSIVE NOISE AT 25-65 MPH AND EVEN SLOW TURNING . HAVE HAD OUR HONDA DEALER INSTALL THE NEW "C" MARKED CONTROL ARMS AND ALIGNMENT DONE ALSO AT 13K. HONDA REP LOOKED AT CAR TODAY WITH 21K SAID ALL IS OK AND IS TO HONDA SPECS. THIS IS NOT MY IDEA OF A CAR THAT IS MADE CORRECTLY OR IN ANYONE'S SPEC'S ANYWHERE IN THE REAL AUTOMOTIVE WORLD ! REALLY 3 SETS OF TIRES IN 21K MILES "NORMAL" THAT TAKES ALOT OF IGNORANCE ON HONDA'S PART. A STRESSFUL WAITING GAME FOR THE TIRE'S TO BLOW OUT, HEAVEN KNOWS YOU WILL NOT HEAR TIRES GO WITH ALL THE NOISE FROM THEM. JUST HOPE WERE ABLE TO CONTROL CAR AND NO ONE GETS HURT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 24, 2010
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE HONDA CIVIC HYBRID RELIES ON THE HYBRID BATTERIES (IMA BATTERIES) TO POWER THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATIONS AND ON A NORMAL BASIS THE BATTERIES ARE RECHARGED DURING VEHICLE DECELERATIONS. THE ISSUE I AM HAVING HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR WITH NO SUPPORT TO FIX THE ISSUE FROM HONDA. THE CHARGE IN MY IMA BATTERIES IS ALWAYS 0-2 BARS (I HAVE PHOTOS SHOWING THIS) WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO HAVE VERY LIMITED ACCELERATION. ADD THE A/C BEING ON NOW IN THE SUMMER AND THE CAR IS BASICALLY USELESS. ALSO, WHEN THE SYSTEM (VEHICLE COMPUTER) SEES THAT THE IMA BATTERIES ARE LOW OR EMPTY IT FORCES THE ENGINE TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ,WHICH IS NOT A 'NORMAL' OPERATION. WHEN THE SYSTEM GOES INTO A 'FORCED' RECHARGE IT COMMANDS THE ENGINE TO GO TO A HIGHER RPM TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES WHEN YOU ARE STOPPED THIS IN TURN CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OR LURCH FORWARD WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS ALSO CONCERNS ME SINCE YOU NEED TO ENSURE YOU LEAVE ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN YOU AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU AND ESPECIALLY LEAVE SPACE IF YOU ARE BEHIND A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK. I HAVE CONTACT ALL THE HONDA DEALERS IN THE EAST VALLEY AND THEY TELL ME THE SAME STORY. THE ALL AGREE THAT BATTERIES SHOULD NEVER BE AT ZERO AND THE CAR SHOULD NOT JUMP/LURCH FORWARD, BUT UNLESS THE IMA LIGHT GOES ON IN THE DASHBOARD (P07AF BATTERY DETERIORATION CODE FOR HONDA) THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND THERE IS ANYTHING THEY CAN DO. IN SUMMARY, DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WE HAVE IN ARIZONA THE IMA BATTERIES IN THE HONDA CIVIC HYBRID TO FAIL CAUSING LIMITED/LOW ACCELERATION AND THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARDS DURING A STOP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Wheels, Jun 23, 2010
MY 2007 HONDA CIVIC BEGAN HAVING A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVERS REAR WHEEL. UPON LOOKING ON THE INTERNET I FOUND A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA - SERVICE BULLETIN # 07-055 FOR REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND O-RING INSPECTION. IT STATED THAT SOME SENSORS WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND WATER MAY ENTER THE HUB ASSEMBLY DAMAGING THE WHEEL BEARINGS. IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED, THE WHEEL BEARINGS MAY CORRODE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE WHEEL FALLING OFF. I LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED. MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER WAS LISTED WITHIN THE RANGE OF POTENTIALLY EFFECTED VEHICLES ON THE RECALL, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. I CONTACTED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, EXPLAINED THAT MY CAR HAS THE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE AS STATED IN THE RECALL. THEY STATED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT EFFECTED AND ONLY CERTAIN VEHICLES IN THE NOTICE WERE EFFECTED, NOT ALL VINS LISTED. THEY STATED MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL EVEN IF MY VEHICLE HAS THE DEFECT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SERVICE REPAIR CENTER WHICH CONFIRMED THAT MY REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD AND CORRODED. THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. I HAD THE EXACT PROBLEM AS STATED IN THE RECALL AND FEEL THAT HONDA SHOULD EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ALL THE VEHICLES THEY HAVE LISTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. IT'S OBVIOUS MORE VEHICLES ARE EFFECTED THAN THEY THOUGHT. IF THEY LIST A RANGE OF VIN NUMBERS THAN THEY SHOULD CHECK ALL ON THE LIST, NOT JUST PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH ONES THEY THINK MIGHT HAVE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Jun 23, 2010
HONDA CIVIC MODELS 2006 AND 2007 HAVE DEFECTIVE SUN VISORS. THERE ARE HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS, OF REPORTED CASES ONLINE. TWICE IN THE PAST 14 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN MY SUN VISOR UNEXPECTEDLY SPLIT AT THE SEAM AND SUDDENLY FELL INTO MY LINE OF SIGHT. BOTH TIMES I WAS STARTLED AND MY VISION WAS OBSTRUCTED WHILE OPERATING THE CAR AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 60 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES. I AM ON MY 3RD VISOR, BUT FEEL UNEASY BEHIND THE WHEEL, WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN WAITING FOR A SERVICE APPOINTMENT, I AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITHOUT A FUNCTIONAL VISOR, AND HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY BLINDED BY THE SUN ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. I CALLED HONDA AND SPOKE WITH "MORRIS" WHO READILY ADMITTED THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT THAT THEY RECEIVE, BUT HONDA WAS UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ON MY BEHALF SINCE MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I STILL HAVE THE LAST FAULTY SUN VISOR. *TR