2007 Honda Civic: engine failure

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · Engine · GA

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.

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Engine, Steering · OH

I have a 2007 Honda Civic with 129K miles. 5/27/2022: First, we had a leak on drivers side and had to replace the steering rack, tie rod ends, hoses which cost $3K. Exactly a month later, my car started leaking from the passenger side. They stated the engine block is cracked and need a new engine. There was a recall but since it is past the 10 year mark, they will not fix it. It wasn't even a true recall bc we got absolutely NO communication about this! I am not spending another $4K to get a new engine. This is completely ridiculous and irresponsible of Honda!!!

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Engine · OH

Honda civic cracked engine block. Honda has been aware of this issue for many years. They have never issued a recall, only a service bulletin. Many honda customers are experiencing their motors overheating due to a faulty engine and cracking occurring. The engine is defective. My 2007 honda civic started overheating in 2018. I took it to a repair shop and they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. I have to monitor the coolant level because it keeps decreasing and I have to add more coolant. I have come to close to the car overheating while driving it when I had to immediately pull off the road to add more fluid. It was diagnosed yesterday 1/25/19 by a honda dealer with a cracked engine block. Honda corporate is not going to replace the engine because their extended warranty has expired. See honda service bulletin 10-48. The warranty was only issued for those owners who experienced the problem within that 10 year period of time. There are many complaints about this issue and something needs to be done. Honda needs to be responsible for this defect that they have acknowledged but are only fixing it if it happens within a 10 year period regardless if the miles are low, as in my vehicle. This issue can result in a car fire from overheating, so it is a safety issue that honda is ignoring by not declaring a recall. This is an engine defect that honda has fully acknowledged. A recall must be declared so that owners of these vehicles are protected from a potential car fire from the engine overheating.

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Fuel system · 110,500 miles · NY

Steam blurred my vision while driving on a city street at low speed in my 2007 civic from an apparent cracked engine block leaking coolant on hot engine from a known manufactures defect of engine blocks produced in the factory for the years 2006 to 2009 civics 1.8l engine . The bulletin # was 10 048 tsb. Car is over the age cutoff for the free new engine from hinda. So I am stuck with an unsafe broken car from the companies defect per honda corp. Representatives.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Engine · 250,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that the engine failed and anti-freeze coolant was leaking from the engine. The vehicle was taken to open road honda (50 us highway 1, edison, new jersey, 732‑839‑4826) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the warranty for the engine repair had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Engine · 199,091 miles · FL

My engine block cracked and now the honda bulletin is saying I'm out of the tsb warranty!!!! I've been quoted well over $5,000 for a new engine and labor!!! Please list this as a recall!!!! It is unfair for me the consumer and many others who missed the warranty!! My engine block just cracked today and today I just found out about the 10yr extension from the original purchase date!! Honda failed to reach their customers for the possible defective car and now we are stuck to suffer!

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Engine · 57,576 miles · CT

To whom this may concern, I am the sole owner of a 2007 honda civic with 57,576 miles on the odometer and I would like to file a formal claim against american honda motor company for not extending the 10 year warranty on the engine block due to an engineering/manufacturing defect during the production of the vehicle. On 2/1/18 my car was diagnosed by a honda certified technician, who determined that my engine block was leaking coolant due to a crack between cylinders 1 & 2 on the outside of the block. The technician explained to me that honda issued an extended warranty on the block to cover this issue but my warranty had expired by 3 months and therefore honda would not cover it. So, I decided to file a formal claim with honda and after going back and forth for a week and a half they agreed to pay 50% of the cost to replace the engine block, which meant that I was responsible to pay $2,658.75 to make up the difference. I feel that honda should have covered the engine block replacement 100% free of charge due to the fact that the issue was due to a manufactures defect. Also, the car is in excellent condition, has low miles, and has been maintained at the dealership that it was purchased at. As a customer, who purchased the vehicle new, I feel that I should not have to invest money on replacing the motor due to a defect. The customer should only be responsible for routine maintenance . I have attached my repair bill which lists the issue/fix and the amount I was charged as proof. Thank you and I hope this helps others!

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 163,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that transmission fluid was leaking and the engine block was cracked. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that the warranty had been extended; however, the contact missed the deadline. The contact was advised to replace the engine or purchase a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 163,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Engine · 124,000 miles · MO

2007 civic ex, 124,000 miles, while driving on major interstate engine leaked coolant & overheated. Pulled off interstate & towed home. Problem diagnosis: cracked engine block. Honda acknowledged this is an engine design defect and issued technical service bulletin 10-048 extending engine warranty to 10 yrs (120 mos), unlimited mileage, free engine replacement. My engine cracked at 10 yrs, 3 mos. Called honda customer service (ca) 800‑999‑1009. Honda agent said car was out of warranty, honda can't help me. Spoke to honda agent's regional manager; same story, unwilling to help. If engine cracked 3 mos earlier, free replacement. I offered to share repair cost, honda customer service manager said no, and she would not let me speak to her superior. She told me to take legal action if I felt honda owed me something. New engine is a $4000-$5000 fix, more than value of car. I'm stuck with worthless civic with cracked engine and only 124k miles. Will never buy honda again after this experience. Buyer beware of used 2006-2009 honda civics.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Engine · 88,350 miles · WA

There was a crack in the engine block of my vehicle causing it to leak coolant, which LED to the vehicle overheating. Because of this I have multiple issues with my car and now need a new engine. I have done some research and it came to my attention that there was an extension warranty for crack blockage in the engine of honda's between 2006-early 2009. For that I took my car in but the honda dealership is only offering to pay for the cracked block and not the damage done do to this issue. No light came on to warn that the car was overheating, therefore I never knew there was an issue until I could smell it.

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Engine · CA

On july 4, 2016 my vehicle started to overheat I pulled over just in time to add coolant and water. 6 weeks later same thing. I pulled in parking spot and filled it up again. Vehicle was fine. On august 28th I was driving up mt. Soledad going 25 MPH with AC on lowest notch rpms below 3. Then as I stopped to turn left my engine stopped (seized ) I pulled my e-brake and safely had my bf with by stander push my vehicle while in neutral. Then I tried to start vehicle nothing. Aaa came out said maybe its fuel pump, fuses, spark plugs. The next day after my car had been sitting. I spent all afternoon trouble shooting for alternator, fuse, fuel pump ussues. Next day my mechanic friend came over troubleshooting the spark plugs, fuel pump and did engine compression test none. My heart sank. Then he said this car has a manufacturer defect I asked him how much a repair would be or new engine he said about 1800. I went online and founds 100s maybe 1000s of reports on this secret extended warranty on cracked engine block on models 2006 to 2009 honda civic. Most reports were that honda couldn't do anything if your vehicle was deemed salvage. I believe this should have been a recall. The previous owner my mother or, myself could've been in bad accident on the highway. This car has been in zero accidents that would impact the engine aside from tiny fender benders in the shopping market. I believe all honda owners should complain about the safety issues with bad engine block. This should have been a recall. A lawsuit would have folowed if I ended up in hospital due to their poor quality dangerous defect with engine block. This isn't over. Something must be done.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Engine · 61,100 miles · IL

I was driving to work as usual and all of a sudden I smelled something burning, when I came to the stop light the front right of my cars had streams of smoke pouring out. I pulled over and the car died, I had it towed to a mechanic and he indicated there was a crack in the engine. I called honda and they have extended the warranty on the 2007 civic for 10years in regards to this issue of the 2007 civic overheating and cracking/destroying the engine. It is my hope that honda will replace the engine and honor/own the defects.