About a month ago, I brought my vehicle to a Honda-specialized shop, which has been servicing Hondas exclusively for over 30 years, due to a power steering issue. During the inspection, they informed me that my car is covered under a service bulletin (1048 or 10 048) related to a potential defect in the engine block. The shop mentioned that vehicles with a VIN starting with “1HG” may be eligible for an extended warranty or recall for this issue. I was completely unaware of this situation, as my car has never overheated, and I had no prior indication of any engine-related problems. Following this information, I took the car to a Honda dealership for a diagnostic assessment. The dealership recommended an engine replacement, which would be a costly repair. This recommendation seems perplexing, given that I have consistently taken proper care of the vehicle over the years, and there have been no significant overheating or other apparent engine issues. It appears that there may be a larger issue at play, possibly related to a manufacturing defect, which could be part of a class-action settlement. Based on what I’ve learned, the engine block defect could be due to faulty manufacturing, explaining why the engine block is cracking without any major overheating. I’m concerned that this issue may require significant repairs, but I’m uncertain how to proceed, especially considering the financial burden, as Christmas is approaching and I am not in a position to cover such a large expense. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to move forward with this situation, as I am currently unsure of the next steps.
2007 Honda Civic engine problems
243 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,382. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 243
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 88,382
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine19
- Cooling system8
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Exhaust system1
- Engine: gasoline1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Honda Civic engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Overheating 83Engine failure 21Stalling 20Loss of power 19Check engine light 13Won't start 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Coolant leaking out looked at engine block it is leaking from there started to overheating
Engine block cracked causing coolant leak as confirmed by an ase mechanic. A replacement engine is needed at a cost of $5k-6k. I’m [XXX] old and can’t afford the cost. honda customer service was called and they said it was my responsibility to fix their manufacturing engine defect. honda should be forced to replace these engines. It’s their fault for the defect and need to step up and fix THEIR problems. Instead of forcing [XXX] old and in poor health seniors to fix it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
At just over 130K miles, we have a cracked engine block.
Cracked engine block to the front, lower passenger sideof the engine block behind of the catalytic converter. Issue unknowingly began when commuting on the freeway until car was left parked for an hour. Coolant had puddled under the car in that time and upon inspection noted dried blue coolant sprayed all across the under side of the car originating from the cracked area indicating I was still driving when the leak started without any warnings. Given how much coolant leaked over that hour, this could cause rapid engine overheat while driving if the leak remains unknown. After some research, Honda knew about this manufacturing defect for a number of years and issued an extended warranty but those have all since expired, while engines are continuing to crack and fail.
Engine Block Cracked. Coolant all leaked out of water jacket. (concurrent with TSB 10-048) Yes it is available for inspection. Car Over Heated, while traveling at speed. Manufacturer is denying inspection. No warning lamps, or lights.
Transmission issue Started from no where, I keep my car maintained all the time, making sure of oil, other maintenance. Even exterior cleaning. After checking with many places and online they mentioned it’s the 3rd clutch for the transmission. I have the same issue after driving 600 miles. Still trying to find out why this happened.
cracked engine block
The engine block is cracked and is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk when my car overheats regularly. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representative. There were not indications that the problem would occur, until it overheated the first time in December 2021.
2007 Honda Civic with cracked engine block. Problem is well documented yet concealed. Honda knows the car was possibly defective but issued no recall
Questions about the 2007 Honda Civic engine
Does the 2007 Honda Civic have engine problems?
Owners have filed 243 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Honda Civic, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Civic engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,382 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda Civic engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad engine?
The Honda Civic model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (377 complaints), 2007 (243 complaints) and 2008 (207 complaints).
Other 2007 Honda Civic problems
Suspension 246Visibility 212Airbags 156Transmission 104Tires 73Body 70Electrical 67Wheels 55Brakes 43Steering 26Acceleration 24Fuel system 21Seat belts 16Lights 14Seats 8Driver assistance 4Locks 2
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