While having the transmission replaced, also another defect, it was discovered that I needed 2 new front struts. This just added to the already extremely expensive repair. My daughter drives the car and the safety of this vehicle scares me. Honda should recall the entire vehicle.
2001 Honda Civic suspension complaints
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On 4/1/08 I took my 2001 honda civic with 38,772 miles to my local firestone dealer for an oil change. I purchased this vehicle new on 3/31/01. Firestone showed me oil leaking from both front struts. They added that this could be a potentially dangerous situation as the front springs would crack or, fall off potentially lead to a motor vehicle accident causing death or, injury. With the low mileage on the vehicle, I deem this a factory defect and fear the possibility of a serious motor vehicle accident.
I have owned a 2001 honda civic lx since late december 2006 I have had the car a little over a year, when I bought the car it had 60,000 miles and it currently has 86,000 miles on it. Since the car was purchased I have had nothing but suspension problems. It seems like each time I drive it something is making a noise in the front end. I understand that this problem may be or may not be honda's fault. I did purchase the car used and the suspension was not serviced at a certified honda dealer; but I have read online that there is a lot of other people that experience these same issues with their 2001-2002 civics. I think honda should be forced to recall these vehicles its a matter of their consumers safety when the suspension is jeopardized. My warranty has covered most items but its a constant hassle to constantly keep bringing the car into the shop. I bought the civic cause everyone said how wonderful of a car it was and this one has been nothing but a nightmare both with the suspension failures and other things that constantly go wrong with it. I think I might be trading the vehicle in but I wanted to voice my opinion.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving 5-10 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The driver suffered a sore arm and neck. The dealer refused to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. Approximately two days later, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer inspected the vehicle, however, they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 117,000. The consumer stated in may 2007 the recall work was completed on the SRS due to faulty opds on the passenger side. The dealer stated check rattle under front end, needs front struts. Updated 10/18/07
My 2001 honda civic ex SRS light came up last week. This car had lot of issues since I bought in 2000 december 1. Radio replaced 1 month after purchase. 2. Right front side wheel bearing was replaced within 6 months under warranty. It failed again in 2005. I had it replaced again in 2005 for $500. 3. Side airbag light reset within 2 years. It came back again in 2000. The dealer doesn't know what is causing the problem. Its going to cost me $600 to replace the sensor. 4. Front side windows get stuck and don't roll up properly in cold weather. In 2003 dealer replaced the motor for $600 but still doesn't work. 5. Replaced front struts in 2006 6. Power steering pump failed in 2006 will cost me $500 to replace. 7. Srs light came up and stays on in 2006. Don't know what it will take to get this repaired. Overall I think 2001 civic is a piece of junk.
Possible suspension defect. Incident date of 04/05/2006 is date informed by dealer of problems. Noticed car squeaked/creaked a lot when turning. Brought car to dealer for 75k checkup and asked him to examine suspension. Dealer informed me that both of my front struts leaked and needed to be replaced, that one motor mount was cracked, and that both of the lower control arms needed to be replaced. Car was maintained in accordance with owner's manual and serviced almost entirely by same dealer for 5 1/2 years. No accident occurred, but all of these problems within such a short period of time (3-6 months between prior major and minor checkups and the checkup that discovered these problems and 5 1/2 years for the car age) are cause for concern, especially since they could have worked together to cause a drastic loss of control of the car. Based on my prior ownership experience with a 1992 honda civic and research on the internet, it is difficult to believe that all of these problems should have occurred. Thus, I believe that certain components of my 2001 honda civic's suspension may be defective. The assumed defect may be due to a design flaw, since 2001 was when honda stopped using double-wishbone suspension in their u.s. Civics in lieu of old suspension type.
2001+ civic strut bearing and steering defect on the 2001 civic the strut bearing (shock upper bearing, not the wheel bearing) is a plastic component and not a ball bearing as on the 2002 and up civics. This plastic bearing have more friction than a ball bearing. That more friction result in you (driver) have to apply more force on the steering wheel and even in all the steering components causing wear on the parts. Another fact is when the wheel (and tire) hit on a hole the plastic bearing doesn't "resist" the impact (as a metal ball bearing can do). This result in fast wear and deformation to the part. This plastic bearing, (that you can easily bend with your hands and isn't well engineered) can't support a 2500 pounds car hitting a hole at 60 MPH (120 MPH speed limit; as safety factor). When the bearing fails the wheels can't be turned well and some times the spring seats hit (or scuff) the strut tower resulting in a non well steering at all. Even this causes damage to other steering and suspension parts. This result in some problems that are common subjects in many 2001 civics as you can see in car forums: the steering wheel doesn't return to its center position after turning in any direction, wheel misalignment, vibrations in the steering wheel, parts and tires unusual wear, sounds and clicks on the steering and suspension components, and others. Is known misaligned vehicles, worn steering and suspension components, vibrations on the steering wheel, affects the vehicle drivability and can result in serious accident and injuries. The vibrations and the excess of force that have to be applied to the steering wheel, as on other mechanical parts, can cause health diseases. As mentioned, honda correct this defect on the later models from 2002 replacing the plastic bearing with a metal ball bearing and doing some changes to the upper spring seats and other components.
The vehicle gas gauge fluctuated between half a tank and a fourth of a tank within short periods of time and did not really move during long distance trips. *tc the front shock made noises, the front spring was weak, there was a noise coming from the power steering pump, and a ticking noise in the engine. *sc
2001 honda civic ex 23,000 miles both front struts leaking, poor handling.
While driving steering wheel shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle , and drove it to dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
The front suspensions failed prematurely for a 3 year old car. Both struts needed to be replaced. Not cover by warranty after 3 years.
I recently bought a 2001 honda civic used with 80,000 miles on it. After I purchased it I was driving home on freeway hit a bump and I had a hard time controlling it. I didn't really notice this problem when test driving car. I bought a honda with the knowledge of its reliability.this is not a safe car what so ever!!!!!!!ive never had to replace struts on other cars ive owned including a recent honda that had close to 300,000 k on it.I demand that honda recalls this problem before someone gets hurt!!!!!!!!!!!I was suppost to save money by purchasing a honda not spending $800.00 every 20,ooo miles. C.g.s.
While driving at any speed vehicle makes a loud crunching sound and bounces. There are no lights or anything indicating that something is wrong with the vehicle. While turning left or right there is a knock coming from the front wheels.
While driving at any speed vehicle will squeak and the struts will leak. The front struts were replaced seven times by the dealer.
2001 honda civic has suspension problems,both front struts are leaking. Only parts available are through the dealer and they are very expensive.
A/c doesn't get cold, can't get honda to fix as been this way since new. Brakes went bad with about 15000 miles on them. Were bad before that, still does not stop right, and has a vibraton when stopping transmission has a thumping like noise some times while idling. Had to replace strut on passanager side, couldn't get honda to pay for all of it. I think one on driver side is bad also. Service manager told me this was a problem with the honda civic
Loud clunking noise coming from front suspension.*mr the consumer has had ongoing problems with the loud noise coming from the suspension. The dealer was notified and to date problem has not been resolved. Please review for further investigations.
I have had my drivers side seat track replaced at least 5 times since I have owned the car. I have also have had both front struts replaced, both front springs, rear speaker, rear bumper repainted. I am trying to get rid of the car under the nj lemon law. To this day I have not been satisfied. This has been going on for more than a year.
Consumer took vehicle in for service, after the front end developed a noise. Mechanic noticed that the struts needed replacing. Please provide any further information.
The front struts experienced premature failure, which made the vehicle difficult to control.
Left front strut is leaking, my car vibrates so severely that I cannot drive over 40 MPH. There are no struts in the USA - on critical back order. My dealership has seen noticeable quantities of this problem. The 2001 civic has a new suspension system in it, and it is flawed in my opinion. My car has never been in a wreck, and does mostly interstate driving.
The front struts leaked.
Warranty parts not being provided in timely manner. Front struts are both leaking.
The vehicle jumped on bumpy roads as well as smooth roads. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic stated the vehicle needed new struts, however the part was on back order.
The vehicle failed safety inspection because the the spring torsion and shocks needed to be replaced. These parts were on back order and the consumer was unable to drive the vehicle until the problems were fixed.
I own a honda civic ex 2001, and the handling on the car is unsafe due to faulty struts. The car rattles and shakes on even the slightest of bumps. I bought the car new and had the right front strut replaced at 23,000 miles. At 27,000 I had to replace the left right strut as well. The parts are on back order due to what honda rep described is a very common problem on 2001 honda civics.
Car has been nothing but problems since purchased in march 2001. Brakes have been replaced 2 times for vibration problems again 4000 miles later brakes are bad. Tires worn to unsafe tread depth w/ 2500 miles. Front struts both blown, told by dealer that they were on national back-order??? As to when they will be available. Driver seat rocks, dealer fixed once saying a shim was broke, again 8000 miles later driver seat rocks again. Paint on car has many small rust spots. Clutch must have flat spots on it, as when I release clutch to start moving there is a jumping sensation able to be felt by driver. Again car has been nothing but problems.
The wheel bearing snapped, which caused the tire to wobble.
Left and right front macpherson struts leaking, causing front end noise and very poor handling. Parts back-ordered for undetermined time.
The left rear wheel bearing snapped without warning, caused the tire to wobble and made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.
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