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.
Suspension, May 15, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC LX WITH 12040 MILE, THAT DEVELOPED EXCESSIVE ROAD TIRE NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE INNER TREAD OF THE REAR TIRES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED THE UPPER REAR CONTROL ARM KIT, REPLACED THE FLANGE BOLTS AND THE WORN REAR TIRES. (HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001) THE DEALER DID THIS ALL IN LESS THAN ONE HOUR. CAR RAN GREAT WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP, NO EXCESSIVE ROAD-TIRE NOISE. 10,000 MILES LATER (TOTAL CAR MILEAGE 22040) I HAVE THE SAME NOISE & TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS. THIS TIME THE TIRES ARE WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TREAD. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER , THEY SAID THAT I NEED TWO NEW REAR TIRES AND A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THEY SAID IF I BUY A PAIR OF TIRES FROM THEM ($275.00) THAT THEY WOULD GIVE ME A COMPLEMENTARY ALIGNMENT. (FOUR WHEELS ALIGNMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE WHEN THE ARMS & TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 12050 MILES UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001) WELL, I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THE SECOND NOISE & TIRE WEAR WAS DO TO THE FIRST VISIT TO THE SHOP AT 12050 MILE, WHEN THEY REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS, TWO REAR TIRES WAS THAT DIDN'T FINISH THE JOB! THE LAST THING TO DO (PER SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001) IS TO DO A 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT!!!!. NO WHERE ON THE FIRST WORK ORDER TICKET DOES IT SAY THAT A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP LESS THAN A HOUR, FLAT RATE TIME FOR ARMS REPLACEMENT AND 2 TIRES IS 1.3 HOURS. GREAT JOB TWIN-CITY HONDA ! ! *TR
Visibility, May 15, 2009
2007 HONDA CIVIC SUN VISOR BREAKS AND HANGS DOWN BLOCKING DRIVERS VISION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, May 12, 2009
I HAVE OWNED MY 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID FOR ABOUT 21MONTHS. I STARTED TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE IMA (INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST, HYBRID BATTERIES) LAST SUMMER (2008) AND CONTINUE TO HAVE ISSUES TO DATE (MAY 2009). THE IMA BATTERY THAT POWERS THE ASSIST MOTOR HAS BEEN UNPREDICTABLE AND HAS HAD DEGRADED PERFORMANCE FOR THE PAST YEAR CAUSING THE CAR TO BE UNDERPOWERED AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE IMA SYSTEM ROUTINELY FULLY DISCHARGES (ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS IN ARIZONA) AND LEAVES THE CAR ONLY TO RUN ON THE UNDERPOWERED 1.3 L GAS ENGINE. THE CAR IS VERY SLUGGISH, CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WHEN ACCELERATION IS NEEDED IN CITY OR INTERSTATE DRIVING. MY WIFE DRIVES 3 KIDS TO SCHOOL (35 MILES ON WAY) ON A DAILY BASIS AND IS CONCERNED FOR THE KIDS AND HER SAFETY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE BATTERIES ALSO ARE LOCATED UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE HEAT THE REAR PASSENGERS (MY KIDS) ARE ALWAYS COMPLAINING THAT THE SEAT IS WARM AND THAT IS EXCESSIVELY HOT IN THE BACK SEAT SINCE THE PROBLEM FIRST WAS OBSERVED IN LAST SUMMER 2008, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERSHIPS. THEY ALL STATE THAT THIS IS 'NORMAL' OPERATION AND UNLESS THE SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON THAT NOTHING IS WRONG. THE SERVICE LIGHT THEY ARE REFERRING TO IS THE P1433 BATTERY DEGRADED CODE THAT STATES TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES. IT SEEMS ODD THAT THEY WAIT UNTIL THE BATTERIES ARE TOTALLY FAILED AND DEPLETED BEFORE THEY WILL CHANGE THEM. I NOTICED THAT HONDA DOES HAVE A TSB OUT COVERING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND THAT IT CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE THE IMA BATTERIES. THIS STATES THAT IF THE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 150 DEGREES F THAT THE BATTERIES CAN BE DAMAGED OR FAIL. I KNOW THAT HEAT SOAKING THE CAR FOR 8-10 HOURS IN THE FULL SUN AT 110+ DEGREES (SHADE TEMP) CAN EASILY HEAT THE IMA BATTERIES TO VERY CLOSE TO 150 DEGREES. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE AND KIDS THAT SHE DRIVES AND OTHERS THAT MAY BE EFFECTED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 12, 2009
WAS APPROACHING TRAFFIC LIGHT TRAVELING BEHIND OTHER VEHICLES AND BRAKING IN PREPARATION TO STOP, WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE BEGAN TO RAM UP AND DOWN WHILE MY FOOT REMAINS ON BRAKE. I SHIFTED GEAR TO PARK AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUSH UP AND DOWN. I TURNED ENGINE OFF, AND THEN BACK ON AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUSH UP AND DOWN. I AGAIN TURNED ENGINE OFF AND THEN ON AND ENGINE STILL RUSHED UP AND DOWN. I TURNED ENGINE OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN. ENGINE BEGAN TO RUSH, BUT THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. I WAS VERY CONCERNED AND EXCITED CONCERNING POTENTIAL RECURRENCE LEADING TO SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IMMEDIATELY TOOK CAR TO HONDA DEALER SHIP, EXPLAINED SITUATION. DEALER SUPPOSEDLY INSPECTED AND FOUND NO CAUSE OR EXPLANATION FOR PROBLEM. I REPORTED PROBLEM IN WRITING TO AMERICAN HONDA AUTO CORP. CUSTOMER. SERVICE. (THIS HAD OCCURRED ON 2 OTHER OCCASIONS WITH MINIMAL OR MOMENTARY EFFECT, THINKING IT WAS NOT A SERIOUS ISSUE. THIS MOST RECENT CASE PROVED OTHERWISE. *TR
Suspension, May 10, 2009
PREMATURE TIRE MALFUNCTION--SEVERE CHECKER BOARD FASHION CUPPING ACROSS THE TIRES TREAD MADE US REPLACE THE REAR TIRES ON OUR 2007 HONDA CIVIC. THIS IS NOT A TIRE PROBLEM AS OUR FRONT TIRES ARE WEARING NORMAL. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW, HONDA USED TOO SHORT OF REAR CONTROL ARMS ON THEIR REAR SUSPENSIONS. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOME 2006/2007 CIVICS, BUT NOT ALL. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT MANY OTHER CIVICS NEED RECALLED TO ADDRESS THIS SAFETY ISSUE. TIRES CONTROL THE VEHICLES STABILITY AND TRACTION WHEN ACCELERATING, DRIVING AND STOPPING. *TR
Structure, Apr 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR RUBBER MOLDING WAS DEFECTIVE. THE RUBBER WOULD COME OUT OF PLACE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO TRIP WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RUBBER MOLDING ONCE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Suspension, Apr 28, 2009
ROARING ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM REAR OF CAR. REAR TIRES CUPPED AND WORN OUT AT 21,400 MILES. DEALER SAYS CAUSE OF NOISE AND TIRE DAMAGE IS BAD REAR SUSPENSION / REAR CONTROL ARMS. DEALER WILL REPLACE CONTROL ARMS UNDER WARRANTY - NO OFFER OF COMPENSATION ON RUINED REAR TIRES. TIRES WOULD NOT BE RUINED IF CONTROL ARMS DID NOT FAIL! *TR
Suspension, Tires, Apr 27, 2009
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT HONDA HAS (1) KNOWINGLY PUT IN FAULTY (SUSPENSION PARTS) UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN THE FRONT & BACK OF THE HONDA CIVIC, (2) FAILED TO INFORM CUSTOMERS OF THE PROBLEM (A RECALL IS NEEDED), (3) FAILED TO PROPERLY REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS FOR THE TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAULTY CONTROL ARMS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES. I BOUGHT MY HONDA CIVIC USED AT AROUND 13K MILES. SINCE THEN, I'VE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT EVERY MONTH. DESPITE THIS MY TIRES BECAME EXCESSIVELY WORN AT 27K. I WENT TO TWO HONDA SERVICE STORES (MISSION VALLEY & PACIFIC HONDA IN SAN DIEGO) TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE NEED FOR ALIGNMENTS, ROAD NOISE, & TIRE WEAR. THEY KNOWINGLY WITHHELD INFORMATION & FAILED TO INFORM ME OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001 SINCE THEY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS (A WARRANTY ITEM) THAT THEY DIDN'T WANT TO REPLACE. IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN, HONDA INFORMS THE DEALERS OF COMMON COMPLAINTS RELATED TO TIRE WEAR & SUSPENSION & ADVISES THEM TO REPLACE THE REAR CONTROL ARMS ON THE HONDA CIVIC. HONDA ALSO WILL REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS PRO-RATA FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT IF THEY HAVE LESS THAN 25K IN MILEAGE. IF HADN'T HAVE DONE MY OWN RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS SERVICE BULLETIN. I TOOK MY CAR IN AROUND 26K SO THAT THEY COULD REPLACE MY REAR CONTROL ARMS. THEY DID THIS FOR FREE BUT SAID I DIDN'T QUALIFY TO GET MY TIRES REPLACED SINCE I WAS OVER THE 25K THRESHOLD. IF I HAD KNOWN ABOUT THE BULLETIN, I WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET MY TIRES REPLACEMENT BY HONDA EARLIER. IT WAS THEIR FAULTY PARTS THAT LED MY TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY IN THE FIRST PLACE. I HAD TO SHELL OUT $650 TO REPLACE MY TIRES AT AROUND 26K MILES. I'VE PROBABLY SPENT $500 DOLLARS IN ALIGNMENTS BECAUSE OF THE CONTROL ARMS TOO. HONDA SHOULD OWN UP TO THE FAULTY PARTS ENTIRELY AND STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT. SEE HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 08-001. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 26, 2009
THIS MORNING, I LEFT WORK AND TRIED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THEY WOULD NOT WORK. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 26, 2009
GOT INTO THE CAR ONE NIGHT IN THE WINTER OF 2009, AND THE HEADLAMPS WOULD NOT OPERATE. *TR
Tires, Apr 17, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WITH TIRE PROBLEMS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND POOR HANDLING AND HAVE BEEN ASSURED THAT I AM IMAGINING EVERYTHING. THE TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN ON THE REAR THE LONGEST HAVE SIGNS OF SEPARATION AND VERY DIFFERENT WEAR THAN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN ON THE FRONT THE LONGEST. THERE IS A DEFINITE PROBLEM WITH HANDLING WHEN THE WORN TIRES ARE ON THE FRONT BUT MY HONDA SERVICE MANAGER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE TIRES. I EVEN WROTE HONDA HQ AND RECEIVED A RESPONSE THAT THEY KNOW OF NO PROBLEM WITH THE CHEAP BRIDGESTONE TIRES BEING PUT ON THESE CARS. I HAVE READ ONLINE IN FORUM AND BLOGS THERE ARE 100'S OF CIVIC HYBRID OWNERS LIKE ME THAT ARE FACING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Apr 16, 2009
ALL 2006-2008 HONDA CIVIC SI (COUPE & SEDAN) MODELS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THE 6MT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (A) NOTCHY SHIFTING (B) RESISTANCE GOING INTO ANY GEAR (PARTICULARLY 2ND & 3RD) (C) GRINDING OF ANY TYPE, IN ANY GEAR NOT CAUSED BY OPERATOR ERROR (D) TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING INTO ANY GEAR (PARTICULARLY 2ND & 3RD) (E) TRANSMISSION KICKING OUT/POPPING OUT INTO NEUTRAL FROM 3RD GEAR (F) A THIRD GEAR WITH AN IMPRECISE GATE THAT SOMETIMES ALLOWS FOR THE SHIFTER TO BE UNSURE WHETHER TO ENGAGE IN 3RD OR RETURN TO NEUTRAL. (G) HAD YOUR TRANSMISSION/SYNCROS REPLACED AND ARE EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION WOES AGAIN WITH THE SAME (OR OTHER) GEARS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 14, 2009
2007 HONDA CIVIC ~18,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONER FAILED DUE TO "DAMAGE TO THE CONDENSER BY ROAD DEBRIS" THOUGH CAR IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, HONDA WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT IS A FREQUENTLY REPORTED PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH A DESIGN DEFECT OF THE CAR. *TR
Suspension, Apr 14, 2009
HONDA CIVIC 2006_2007 HAVE A DEFECT OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN THE REAR OF THE CAR IT CHEWS THROUGH TIRES DUE TO A NEGATIVE CAMBER OF THE REAR WHEELS. I AM GETTING NEW UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND MY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME,AND MY 2 OF MY TIRES(HOPEFULLY 4 IN THE END) PRORATED BASED ON WEAR. THERE IS A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED ION THIS,BUT I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF IT. MY FEAR IS THAT A CAR OWNER WHO DOESN'T EXAMINE HIS TIRES CLOSELY WILL SEE NO EXCESSIVE WEAR SINCE THE NEGATIVE CAMBER EFFECTS THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. THIS COULD RESULT IN A NASTY BLOW OUT AND SOME CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON THE INTERNET,ALTHOUGH I CAN'T SUBSTANTIATE THEM. I FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME HONDA OWNER AND LOVE THEIR CARS,BUT THIS HAS REALLY LEFT A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN MADE TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. THE TECHNICIAN ADMITTED IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT IS A DESIGN ISSUE. I'M SURE THIS WOULD BE A HUGE COST TO HONDA,BUT IT'S NOT WORTH SOMEONE'S LIFE. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2009, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 1, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. I HAVE REPLACED 4 SETS OF TIRES ON THIS CAR DUE TO THE BACK TIRES WEARING FLAT. HONDA REPORTED IT WAS A REAR END PROBLEM AND REPLACED PARTS. THE CAR STILL MAKES TOO MUCH ROAD NOISE. NO TIRES WERE REPLACED BY HONDA FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, MY ENGINE BLOCK IS NOW CRACKED, AND IT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BLOCK IS BEING REPLACED BY HONDA WITH ONLY A 12,000 MILE WARRANTY OR ONE YEAR. *TR
Suspension, Mar 31, 2009
THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON 2006-07 HONDA CIVICS WERE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING SEVERE TIRE WEAR THAT SENT ME TOWARD MY THIRD SET OF TIRES AFTER 60,000 MILES. THE TIRES "CUPPED" AND CAUSED LOUD ROAD NOISE. UPON INITIAL APPROACH, HONDA DEALER SAME SWOPE IN LOUISVILLE, KY., FAILED TO FIX SAYING THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 24, 2009
WITHIN 60 DAYS OF PURCHASING A 2007 HONDA CIVIC FROM A DEALER I EXPERIENCED ROADSIDE DAMAGE TO MY CONDENSER WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS INFORMED ME THAT THE UNIT WAS COMPLETELY EXPOSED AND THERE WAS NO PROTECTION/GRILL TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THIS APPEARED TO BE A DESIGN FLAW SINCE MOST AUTOS DO NOT EXPERIENCE THIS SAME ISSUE. AFTER CALLING HONDA TO COMPLAIN I WAS INFORMED THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED AT THIS TIME EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. *TR
Wheels, Mar 23, 2009
MY 2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID HAS UNEVEN AND IRREGULAR WEAR ON THE TIRES DUE TO AN EXTENSION ARM PROBLEM IN THE REAR. HONDA ISSUES A RECALL "FIX" WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CAUSES CUPPING WHICH CREATES AN EXTREMELY NOISY, UNSTABLE RIDE. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES REPLACED FOUR TIMES. HONDA HAS SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND UNDERSTAND MY "CONCERN" BUT THEY WILL NO LONGER REPLACE MY TIRES. I THINK IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT I WOULD HAVE PAY FOR REAR TIRES MORE THAN TWICE A YEAR BECAUSE OF THEIR ENGINEERING PROBLEM. I NOTICED THE PROBLEM ABOUT A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN A CONSTANT BATTLE! THE CAR BECOMES REALLY UNSTABLE AND IN MINNESOTA WINTERS, IT HANDLES TERRIBLE IN WINTER CONDITIONS. I HAVE SLID IN THE DITCH WHEN OTHERS WERE TRAVELING MUCH FASTER THAN MYSELF BASED ON THE ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS A NUISANCE AND SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Mar 18, 2009
2007 HONDA CIVIC VISORS (DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES) BREAK WHEN IT GETS HOT AND THEY FLOP DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY INTERFERING WITH THE DRIVERS LINE OF SIGHT. THIS IS THE CAR MY DAUGHTER DRIVES AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE HONDA IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I LIVE IN ARIZONA AND THE VISOR CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT. I HAVE HAD BOTH VISORS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THEY ARE BROKEN AGAIN. ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS INCONVENIENCE, I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE YET THE KEEP PUTTING IN THE SAME DEFECTIVE VISORS. *TR
Suspension, Mar 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RATTLING AND ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE FRONT STRUT LINKAGE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RESURFACED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO PERSIST. A TIRE SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER REAR SHOCK FAILED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY A TECHNICIAN TO CLOSELY MONITOR THE ISSUE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. 4/01/09 NJ* UPDATED 04/07/09. *JB
Visibility, Mar 13, 2009
A SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR WINDOW THE REAR WINDOW COLLAPSED UPON ITSELF FOR NO APPARENT REASON, FILLING THE BACK SEAT WITH SHARP SHARDS OF GLASS. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE DAY WAS CLEAR AND BRIGHT, AND I WAS STANDING RIGHT BEHIND THE CAR WHEN THE REAR WINDOW STARTED TO COLLAPSE UPON ITSELF. I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO A BABY RESTRAINED IN THE BACK SEAT IF SUCH A GLASS SHOWER LANDED ON IT WHILE DRIVING. I HAD THE REAR WINDOW REPLACED AT MY OWN COST. MY EFFORTS TO HAVE THE MANUFACTURER REIMBURSE ME UNDER THE CAR WARRANTY FAILED. *TR
Electronic stability control, Mar 10, 2009
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE (2007 HONDA CIVIC) WILL FISHTAIL ON THE ROAD WHEN SLIPPERY. *NJ
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2009
H2007 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. BATTERY HAS FAILED AND CAR DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO MERGE ONTO FREEWAY. *TR
Suspension, Feb 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE REAR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE BECOMING WORN DUE TO THE REAR UPPER ARM STABILIZER. THE HONDA MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE UPPER ARM CONTROL FOR FREE IF THE CONTACT PAYS FOR NEW TIRES. WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. UPDATED 03-04-09 *BF UPDATED 03/23/09. *LJ UPADTED 03/23/09. *JB