2007 Honda Civic electrical problems

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Electrical · 152,257 miles · CA

On october 28, 2020, I was driving on a city street to work, when I heard a loud pop and saw a bright flash. All the dash lights came come then after a second everything shut off. The car stopped, but still rolling I pulled into a parking lot. I tried to open the door, but I couldn't. The locks would not move, on either door. Not manually. I was trapped inside. Thank goodness the car didn't start a fire, because I would not be able to get out. Not by opening the doors manually. The metal pole that holds the hood up came loose somehow and hit the battery, which made a short and shut everything down. Regardless, the car should unlock manually if the power locks don't work. I couldn't unlock from inside by pulling the handle or the locks would not move/open.

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Takata air bag failed recall! My 2007 honda civic sedan has an inflator malfuction located in the driver side rear that keeps the airbag light on at all times. Ive taken it to valley high honda 2differant occasions. 2009, 2016 the dealer said they wont fix it, I should go to pick a part. Honda america also told me they wont fix it. Not covered under warranty! The bags are not in working order due to the light being on and will not deploy if involved in an accident! I thought safety was #1 priority for honda? I have all my documentation showing my multiple visits. My wife and children travel in this car daily. I would like some help fixing this so my family will be protected if in an accident.I received a recall notice but the dealer said its not covered. I am writing this complaint after receiving an auto airbag settlement card in the mail. I purchased the vehicle used from valley high honda in 2007. The vehicle has never been involved in an accident while I have been the owner. I was told it wasnt in one prior to my purchase. I was informed by the same dealer that the inflator wiring was damaged and came disconnected from the inflator switch and that I was at fault. ? I recently have moved and dont have all my docuents readily available, so I havent attached them yet. The airbag light had began coming on shortly after or near the time of my purchase of the car. I will send or attach my little bit of information/documents as soon as I can get settled and locate it.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 128,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing. An independent mechanic inspected and diagnosed the vehicle. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an unknown recall campaign and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. **updated 08/31/17*lj

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Electrical · 203,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. While the vehicle was being repaired, the technician noticed that the dc converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but stalled without warning months later. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the voltage converter needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v106000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Electrical · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Purchased 2007 honda civic new. Had issue with passenger side airbag light on 2008. Had dealer fix. Light came on 2009. Had dealer fix. Light came back on 2010. Now vehicle warranty period expired. Did not worry because passenger side air only and my son drive mostly by himself. Light have been on ever since. Brought car back to dealer for recall of airbags 7/2016. Had dealer look at side airbag light again. They tell me the I had a faulty floor harness and all my airbags will not work and cost of repair after discount to be $1600. I call american honda on 8/1 to see if they will cover cost of repair. They did not. Base on my research, I feel this is very unfair. 2007 honda civic have this problem side airbag light issue code 32-10. I think my car faulty harness issue was there when I purchased the car new and it cause side airbag light to come on constantly and why the repair never lasted more than a few months. This is a safety issue same as with the seat belt and american honda should cover cost of repair. American honda has service notice concerning this problem with the honda civic only. My mileage is 85080 at this time.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Electrical · 18,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the compressor and the battery failed intermittently. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician determined that there was an electrical short which required further diagnosis. The dealer was waiting for instruction from the manufacturer to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 18,500.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical · 66,378 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that once the vehicle was powered off and the key was removed from the ignition, the vehicle would fail to restart. The contact could restart the vehicle if the key was not removed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 66,378.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical · 66,378 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that once the vehicle was powered off and the key was removed from the ignition, the vehicle would fail to restart. The contact could restart the vehicle if the key was not removed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 66,378.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · KY

During a routine oil change 'equipment inspection' was informed the third brake light was 'burned out'. As this is a multi-light LED, the probability of the all the LED to have failed was suspicious. Dealer rep was very sure entire unit required replacement and quoted a price of nearly $200 for repair of a piece of safety equipment. Deferred repair to further investigate. Web search shows this is a extremely common occurrence on 2007 and later civics. Problem is not the LED but the solder joints on the assembly which fail frequently. As this is a design deficiency in a piece of safety equipment, one would expect a recall to correct. Apparently as the problem requires 'immediate' repair in most states with annual safety inspections, it has not garnered sufficient traction with the federal safety agency to warrant action. (note: actual fail date/mileage is unknown).