2007 Honda Civic: ball joint or control arm failure

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 Nov 21, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · 147,000 miles · CA

My rear lower control arms need to be be replaced with the correct ones stamped "c". Honda dealers in southern california are refusing to correct the mistake at no cost to me. Please help!

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Suspension · OK · crash

It's been going through tires quickly. Back wheels converted top side inward. Had to change wheel bering. Fixing to replace upper arm control arm. It has 65614 milage on it.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · ID

Uneven tire wear. Honda won't replace the bad control arms because I put on snow tires and they said that voids any warranty I would have, I've gone through several sets of tires now. Steering wheel shakes badly anytime I go over 50 MPH. Brakes have issues. The car is unsafe and honda won't do anything about it.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · WI

I purchased this 2007 honda civic coupe new in may of 2007. There was a class action suit and subsequent recall for the rear upper control arms that caused severe uneven tire wear and vibration. The problem I have is that the fix did not fix the problem and honda will not stand behind making it right. The replacement arms do not provide sufficient latitude in the adjustment in camber. There are after market fixes for this. My concern is that the tire wear and subsequent handling while driving are a hazard on the road. This may also be cause for a new class action suit, as the original "fix" was not a fix.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 70,000 miles · MA

Since I got my car with 62,000 miles every time I take it to get oil changes every 3 months the tell me the control arms are bad and causing uneven wear on the tire tread... I get new tires and it only last so long before the car starts to shake because of the uneven wear not even going at a high speed... It makes it harder to stop due to the shaking which scares me when I have to stop suddenly due to other drivers or something in the road..

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · PA

My son was driving and in the middle of a 5 way intersection car would not shift into gear. My car is a manual transmission car made loud rubbing noise. Car was towed to honda dealer. I was told in was a complete transmission failure and need a new transmission and clutch. I contacted honda warranties I bought the car as a certified used honda. It had 100000 mi warranty which I was past. Honda advise it was 3900.00 if fix and agreed to pay 1300. In reading all the complaints about the 2007 year I feel they should have paid more. Since owning the car I have received notices from honda about engine leakage problem and that engine is covered for 10years, also rear control arms, and I just received in mail a class action law suite about premature break ware. At around 70000 I had to replace motor mounts that was covered by my extended warranty. I also had to replace the rear drum brakes at 90000. I have always driven a manual transmission car I have never had to replace a clutch every and keep most cars for over 150000 mi. And drum brakes should never have gone at 90000. I have to say very disappointed with honda and from reading other complaints on your site there is problem with transmissions on this year.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Suspension · 67,000 miles · KS

Rear upper control arm kit needs to be replaced. Currently causes uneven, rapid tire wear. I bought the car new in 2007 from this dealership and have it serviced by this dealership since then. A service bulletin 08-001 was issued 1/22/08, but I was just told by the dealership on 8/18/14 about this. They refuse to cover the cost of repair.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 124,000 miles · TN

Original rear upper control arms (oem) need to be replaced due to known camber misalignment from factory. This well-known issue from honda (on 2006 - 2009 civics) causes uneven wear and shortens the lifetime of tires. The only option available to bring the alignment specs (camber) back into a safe range is to replace the upper control arms and tires.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · VA

Bad control arm causing premature.tire wear.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 88,000 miles · FL

I am having premature tire wear due to a faulty rear control arm. Please help! My car hydroplanes and the vibration on the steering wheel is horrible on the highway.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Suspension · 73,794 miles · NC

I experienced asymmetrical cupping and rapid wear on my tires due to a defective rear upper control arm. This is a known problem for honda (they issued a technical service bulletin in 2008 regarding the issue and there was a class action lawsuit in 2013). Since the deadline to file a claim with the class action suit has passed honda will not pay for the repair of this defective part.