The support rod for the hood is approximately 1 ft. In length, and is located approximately one foot from the hood hinge. The support rod also contains a manufactured bend in the center that is meant to fold under pressure. It failed. Slight pressure was applied to the hood while in the raised position between 1.5 and 3.5 inches . The hood bent on the rod. There was no extra reinforcement in the manufactured placement area provided for the rod. The damage is minimal.....only a 1/4 inch dimple in the hood, but the hood is so thin that the only manufacturer recommended repair is complete replacement of the hood. I feel that this is a definite design flaw; the entire weight of the hood pivots on the rod at only one foot in distance from the fulcrum(hinge). Physically it is a certainty that damage is inevitable.
1998 Honda Civic body complaints
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On-going / intermittent problem of electrical shorts / statistic electricity received from either side of the doors; dealer notified and informed that nothing could be done. Unless consumer is willing to pay for electrical diagnostic or rewiring.
Consumer got into accident, claims that 2/3 of the damage could have been prevented if the bumpers were made out of a more crush resistant material.
Trunk lid won't stay open.
Rear passenger door handle gets loose even after repair. Yh
Faulty heat shield on the exhaust system.
Fabric on left and right door panel worn excessively.
Bumper failed. Yh
Trunk lift springs are totally ineffective and allow trunk lid to drop suddenly striking any person or object in its path
Suspension very poor causing drifting and poor stability.
Defective reaction to sunlight. White "chalky spots" appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.
Defect in the hood support rod caused the hood to come crashing down, almost resulting in injuries, support rod broke in half in the middle of rod. *ak the hood came down with enough force to buckle it.
White "chalky spots" appear on hood, front panels, and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.
Defective reaction of vehicle to sunlight. White chalky spots appear on hood/front panels.
White chalky spots appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sun light.
Sheet metal fatigue on both front fenders.
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