2003 Honda Civic: steering wheel locks up

Filed Oct 5, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 131,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 honda civic. The contact took the vehicle to huntington honda (1055 jericho turnpike, huntington, ny 11743, phone number: (631) 423-6000) to be repaired for an unknown air bag recall. While driving from the dealer, the contact noticed that the air bag was sticking out of the steering wheel and the horn failed to function. While driving 25 MPH, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park, the radio failed, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle stalled without warning. While making a left turn, the contact crashed into a high curb, which pushed the engine back. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken foot that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to nardy honda smithtown (559 middle country rd, st james, ny 11780, phone number: (855) 738-2920). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Steering · 120,000 miles · PA

While driving around a bend, the entire steering wheel locked up. It required that I stop, turn off my vehicle and turn it back on to correct. This happened a second time a month later and the key is now stuck in the on position in the ignition and will not turn on or turn off.

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Engine · 74,000 miles · CA

New years day, I got off the freeway and my steering wheel locked and my clutch stiffened. Seconds later they resumed their normal feel but my battery and temp light came on and smoke/steam came out of my hood. I pulled over and opened the hood...coolant resevoir was almost completely empty and coolant had exploded all over the engine. I had the car towed to the dealership for warranty review. They called and said no coverage, they believe that a rock had punctured the radiator and hence it was not a parts problem. Since, I have reviewed numerous complaints about rocks puncturing car internal parts, specifically honda's. This is a poor design and in other circumstances this could have been a very dangerous situation. It should not take a death to call attention to a company who is selling cars which are not properly designed for highway driving conditions. Since I had just gotten off the freeway, I was able to pull over right away and cease any further damage. Parts and labor will cost me 1000.00 for a 3 year old car that was bought with an extended warranty (which cost a couple thousand dollars at time of purchase). I am outraged and disappointed with honda.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · HI · crash

Vehicle's steering locked up resulting in consumer hitting an embankment. *mr the steering wheel spun to the left and locked in the left position. The vehicle did not have brakes. It felt as if the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The two front tires were bald. The sway bar was broken and could have contributed to the spin out.

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Steering · 11,000 miles · FL · crash

While making a right turn steering wheel locked, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. It hit a curb, and damaged the under body of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Steering · MD

While driving at 65 MPH the steering locked. *ph the steering wheel popped and began to move freely. *ts the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *scc

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 4,000 miles · MA · crash

While driving, the steering wheel locked. *ak the consumer had come to an intersection, had her foot on the brake, suddenly the steering locked, aimed the vehicle to the right, went off the road, over the curb and almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. The rear of the vehicle was still in the driving lane. The consumer was on the way to the dealer to have the brakes checked out along with the remote starter which allowed the vehicle to be driven without keys. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for a brake defect. *scc