Had all antifreeze on ground when I went to drive car home from work. Took it to mechanic who stated I had cracked engine. Took to dealer who stated it was cracked but still under warranty but they had to keep until friday and today is monday.
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I live in arizona and my car is immaculate. I took my car in to have two service bulletins fixed: 3rd gear pops out/ grinds and knocking noise from front when turning. I thought honda dealer or american honda corp. Would come thru and fix what was inadequately designed/built. The dealer treated me like I was an idiot, and honda corp. Said I should have known and reported the problem under warranty. $1700 for 3rd gear, and they denied there was a knocking noise from front end. I didn't even complain about my rear tires wearing badly because they wont wreck my car, like the transmission and engine mount problems. Do they think I'll trade the car into honda, so I wont have to deal with the problems, and buy a new car from them? I like my sporty civic, but no, I wont give them my money. Very disappointed in what use to be a good car company.
The car overheated and engine light came on. The car had a cracked engine block that honda admitted is a defect of this model car but they are only covering repair for people who come in with a problem. The dealership supposedly replaced the cracked engine block with a new one. The engine light has come on 3 additional times in the past month since the engine block was replaced. The first time we were told it was the oxygen sensor and paid approx. $380 for repairs because they claim it had nothing to do with the initial problem. Less then an hour after getting the car back the light came on again. This time they said that there was dust on a sensor do to the work they did. They claimed to repair it for no charge. They said they drove it for 20 miles with no problem. Again within an hour of getting the car back the engine light has come on for a 4th time.
Cracked engine block...
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and began to shake as soon as it was started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the front passenger side motor mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 04-05-13
The engine mounts are failing on this model of civic. According to many online discussion forums, a lot of other users are having the same problem. This is causing excessive noise and vibration, especially when the vehicle is cold. My car has under 90,000 miles and I spent over $400 to replace them. I am surprised there has not been a recall issued for this by the manufacturer already and I believe that there should be a recall issued considering the high number of other reports of this failure on these models. Here are just some url links to some of the online discussion boards who are owners and technicians showing the widespread problem of defective motor mounts based on the number of 8th generation honda civics have the same problem: http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2832175 http://repairpal.com/low-rumbling-sound-when-in-reverse-bad-engine-mounts-598 http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mechanical-problems-technical-chat/117405-broken-motor-mount.html http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/dealership-experience/285443-450-replace-1-motor-mount-dealer-wtf.html http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=194374 http://anaphoral.blogspot.com/2012/02/honda-civic-engine-vibration-fix.html http://www.civicforums.com/forums/197-mechanical-problems-vehicle-issues-fix-forum/351877-motor-mount-vibration.html http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mechanical-problems-technical-chat/279863-defective-motor-mounts-help.html http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2897153 http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2989384.
Car was overheating as I was stopped, drove to honda they said it's a cracked block that was consistent with this year I read up on many others on the internet - honda is only handling if a problem arises and some honda dealerships are trying to make the customer pay for the damage from their defective product is a class action lawsuit viable to protect honda owners?
Texas - was traveling down highway when car suddenly felt like a tire was going down. Quickly exited and car died as the temperature gauge showed vehicle was hot. Had no prior warning indication engine was hot. This total incident suddenly occurred and ended in less than 1 minute. Had vehicle towed to mechanic who maintains vehicle on a regular basis. Mechanic advised that engine was completely gone due to cracked block which also blew the head. Mechanic further advised that honda had technical service bulletins reference this vehicle model with engine and cooling problems and had extended warranty for this problem. Vehicle was towed to local honda dealer and honda is replacing the whole engine because of this problem at no further cost to me. Very happy with my dealership.
Felt very strong vibration in steering wheel. All passengers felt the vibration also. Took vehicle to dealership and a broken motor mount was discovered. Had motor mount replaced for fear of vehicle breakdown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from under the hood accompanied by a burning odor. In addition, there was a sudden loss of power steering without any warning indicators being illuminated. The contact was able to drive to a safe location and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to a cracked engine block. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Cracked engine block.
While driving our 2007 honda civic our air conditioner stopped working. Unfortunately when I took the honda in for repair our warranty did not cover the condenser being damaged. A small hole was the culprit of the problem and ironic enough I am not the only one with this problem. Honda needs to fix these issues causing most of their vehicle going in for repairs that cost 500- 1000 to fix. I think it crap and its all over the forums something needs to be put in place to have this situation fixed it crap. Honda needs a recall to be done on these parts.
Have had problems with the AC since I've bought the car. Normally something small like the blower however this week it was the compressor. Have my car maintenance on a regular basis, overcharge of system is not possible, so I'm not sure why this compressor would be going out after only 5 years. Cost over $1200 to fix. Decided to research a little on this model and apparently this is something that is common on the 07 model. I believe honda is aware of the faulty part and is not taking responsibility. I called and spoke with a gentleman who was very pleasant however this was obviously above his pay grade. He said if I had contacted them before I had the part fixed they might have helped. Honda needs to own up to this issue.
Popping noise while turning at 5,268 miles. Replaced two tires at 19,785 miles. Need a front end axle replacement at 31,839. Diagnosed and adjusted torqued rear suspension noise at 60,136. Replaced rear upper control arms 61,275. Replaced shocks, and cv boots at 61,275. Struts were making noise due to cupping. Struts were replaced at 61,275. Two new tires that were recently replaced were replaced again. Both tires were feathered and making noise. Vehicle is maintained in good condition and is following the manufacturer's maintenance recommendation. Car was aligned as required by manufacturer. However, cupping or feathering of the tires still happened. When the rear control arm was not replaced yet, the rear noise was so loud and driving was bad. The tires felt flat and the shock absorber did not seem to be working. It is very hard to deal with both honda america and kolbe dealer. Both companies tried to play ignorant of the issues although they knew it all along. I spent $1,419.11 for premature expenses. American honda blamed the premature damages to me. American honda nor kolbe honda did not notify me of the technical bulletins that were issued. Also, just because there is a technical bulletin or corrective action does not mean that the problem will go away. Design of the rear upper control arm must be reviewed again and tested for geometry with other parts of the vehicle. Honda america should tightened its quality control and quality assurance so that its manufacturing facility will not release cars that have defective parts. Honda knew very well that the rear upper control arms have design flawed starting with 2002 honda civic. Why are they still using this design? Is it because they manufactured so much of the wrong parts? The battery, and water pump pulley were replaced, updated 07/16/12
I have a 2007 honda civic lx with 36,000 miles. I was turning left into a parking space going very slowly (<5 MPH) when my vehicle suddenly accelerated. My foot was not on the gas pedal. I slammed on the brakes and the car continued to accelerate and I hit a curb which then caused the car to stop its acceleration. The brakes did not make too much difference as the car was continuing to move forward and rpms continued to increase as I tried to brake. Previously, I had a problem with high RPM's and increased acceleration and rough idling at 34000 miles. I took it to the dealer who replaced the engine mount which I found out was under my powertrain warranty. I have also had the battery replaced. Other than that, those are the only issues I have experienced until today. I called the dealer and they said it must be operator error, but why would the car continue to accelerate with my foot on the brakes? I checked the mat as well and it had not become entangled with the gas pedal as the dealer suggested. The car moving forward at high rpms by itself is a concern. I am happy that I did not have an accident or hit a pedestrian. I am filing this complaint because I believe that this is a serious issue with my vehicle and as I researched, I am finding that others are having the same issue as I am under some of the same circumstances. I am afraid to drive my car!
I have a question about the 2007 honda civic, I purchased the car on october 31st, 2011 and I noticed that the front end was making a noise and a vibration when I decelerate. Took the car to the dealership and they put new tires onto the vehicle and the problem still existed. Over a little time until today, the noise and vibration is still there and wont go away. I dont know if its coming from the engine or the drivetrain. I think its something serious but I cant really tell not being a certified mechanic. Is there a recall on something related to the drivetrain/front end or engine problem?
Problem started at 76,000 miles. Engine noise and vibration during cold start (first thing in morning). Happens in park at start and in reverse. When in drive it is ok. Also does not happen after initial start and running of the day, unless it has sat for more than 8-10 hours. There are loads of similar complaints on the internet as I have searched for those with similar problems. This should not be happening in a car with low mileage. There is a defect that needs attention.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that after having routine service performed on the vehicle, she was advised that two motor mounts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The car vibrates heavily with a cold start and increases in vibration when in reverse. It takes approx. 10 minutes for the heavy vibration to dissipate. There is no such vibration while driving. I have done some research and there are many others with the same car and the same problem. There is no way that it should be failing with this amount of mileage and the relative age of the car. I am not sure if any tsb was released by american honda for the same...
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic si. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH the vehicle would stall for about three seconds and then restart and stall completely. The malfunction indicator lamp would illuminate before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who rebooted the computer but after a couple days the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,382.
The car vibrates heavily with a cold start and increases in vibration when in reverse. It takes approx. 10 minutes for the heavy vibration to dissipate, even when driving. The engine mount is apparently going bad per the mechanic that looked at it. I have done some research and there are many others with the same car and the same problem. There is no way that it should be failing with this amount of mileage and the relative age of the car.
Air conditioner was blowing only hot air. Had to have the condenser replaced. Took the dealer 90 minutes to locate the issue. Was unsure what caused it but perhaps a pebble. Not covered under warranty. Dealer said this happens quite a bit. I believe it's a flaw in the design and protection of this part.
Re: [xxx] before description let me say that this vehicle is my third honda hybrid car. The first, an early insight was entirely satisfactory. I wish I still owned it. It is true that it did go through the ima battery reconditioning cycle occasionally, but not very often the second, a civic hybrid, was also quite satisfactory. The third, a 2007 civic hybrid, is the problem. I wish I had never traded up (down?) to it. Ag an early point the computer indicated an ima problem, and the service people told me that the computer indicated that the ima battery was malfunctioning. Your experts required that the computer be reprogrammed so that the computer no longer reported the ima problem. I continue to be told that since the computer says there is nothing wrong there is noting that the dealer can do to fix the problem. At present about five or six times each day the indicator for ima charge drops to 2 and the ima stops providing assist waiting for the battery to recharge. After a while the charge indicator jumps up to full, usually with do partial full steps, and then the boost resumes work. However if I climb any reasonable hill on the highway the charge indicator drops to the point where there is no boost. It is quite clear that the battery will not hold a proper charge. It is increasingly becoming a safety problem since when starting up in traffic I cannot rely on the ima boost to be there when needed. Quite honestly, I think it is long past time for you to honor the warranty and replace the ima battery. If there is some other cause for the problem, then it needs fixing. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air conditioning was working intermittently. Would blow cool air then warm air. Called the mechanic and he asked me to bring in the car. Before I could do that, the car overheated and smelled of burning smoke. Took the car to the mechanic. They replaced the water pump - said it was leaking. After replacing that, they tested it and found a cracked engine block. Was informed that I would have to take my car to the dealer for a new engine. After researching this on the internet, found it was under an extended 8 year warranty by honda. The dealer would not pay for the loaner or rental car, so I am out a rental for a week, plus the cost of the water pump at $362, plus a missed day of work to figure this all out, plus the depreciation on my car that is now considered a defective automobile. It's a honda 2007 civic ex.
Engine over heated and froze up due to losing coolant through engine block crack. Crack caused from defective engine blocks as admitted by honda corp. Total loss of power on highway in heavy traffic created a safety hazard to the young teenaged driver. Car was bought used on a salvage title and driven a year without incident until this failure occurred. Honda will not replace engine still on warranty due to salvage title.
The condenser on my 2007 honda civic was recently punctured by a small pebble during normal highway driving. I have since (through internet research) found this to be a prevalent problem among honda civic owners. Upon closer examination, I found that there is little protection afforded the condenser. Road debris can easily fly through the vents in the front end of the vehicle and puncture the condenser. What happened to me at 60,000 miles has happened to others at 600 miles, and it could happen again tomorrow. The repair cost to replace the condenser ($600) is prohibitive, and the lack of a protective grille is a glaring design flaw. A recall is warranted. I wish this could have been avoided, and honda should be held responsible for the damages incurred to myself and others.
I was driving up a hill toward an intersection with a heavily travelled cross street. I applied the brakes as I approached the intersection and immediately the engine revved up. Within a few seconds in spite of putting all my weight on the brake the car began gradually edging forward into the intersection. Without taking my foot of the brake I shifted into park and the engine went back to its regular idling speed. I took it into a honda dealer and they checked it out but they could not find anything wrong. This problem has not reccurred, yet.
2007 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to bolt found to water pump had broken. Inquires about a recall and warranty for this vehicle *tgw the dealer had to replace the water pump, pulley and drive belt.
Honda civic 2007 - the engine leaked coolant without warning and overheated. Car was taken to dealer who stated the engine block was cracked due to a known issue tsb #sb-08-044. Dealer stated honda would cover replacement of the engine block under the extended warranty. However while replacing the engine block, additional damage to the engine assembly was found that resulted from the engine overheating. Honda is only taking responsibility for the engine block and charging me for the remaining costs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the vehicle stalled and the check engine light came on. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and could cause a crash to occur. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that other owners of this year make and model have experienced the engine stalling but the manufacturer has not taken any steps to remedy the problem. The failure mileage was 93,000.
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