2008 Honda Civic: loss of power steering

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Body, Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

The bracket the holds the alternator and is connected to the engine block snapped while I was driving on a city street. I lost power steering and the belt came off. The alternator was just dangling. From what I understand, this is a known problem with this model vehicle and it seems to be a serious design flaw.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Steering · CA

The car steering wheel is locked. The car key fits into the ignition; however, there is no steering. A representative from honda immediately came to my place of residence and moved the car steering wheel with the key in the ignition but still the steering wheel is locked. He stated he had never seen anything like this. He stated that there are some pins in the steering wheel which makes the steering wheel lockup. I had previously driven the car in the morning and there were no problems. Concerns: why does the car steering lock-up this because steering is vital to the movement of the car? Has this experience occurred with another hondo civics? Next, with all the cover-up of defective parts in cars in the news, I am left wondering is this a concern that is known by the honda company that has not been reported to the consumer. Finally, the overall safety of the car is a major concern because I have children and what if this is defective problems in which the consumer was never informed.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · OH

2008 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to engine block failure . *smd the consumer stated the engine block problem should be treated as a recall due to the severity of the problem. When the engine overheated and stalled, he lost power steering and brakes. At that point, the steering and brakes became very difficult. The consumer stopped to the dealer, where they showed him the 4 problem areas of the engine where the leakage occurred. Also, the bearing on the air conditioning compressor pulley started making a noise. The entire compressor had to be replaced. The consumer also had difficulty starting the vehicle and after 10 seconds, the vehicle would start. On occasion, he had trouble shifting from first to second gear. It would not shift, and he had to come to a complete stop and start in first gear. *jb updated 04/10/14

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Engine · 143,000 miles · MD

Daughter was driving car and without any warning the engine started to lose power. She indicated that she pressed on the gas and the car just slowed down. She lost power steering control but was able to pull the car off to the side of the road. The car was towed to the nearest honda dealership and it was determined by their technicians that the engine block had cracked causing coolant and shut the engine down. There were no warning lights and no indication on the gauge panel that there were any issues or that the car was in the process of overheating.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Steering · 40,000 miles · FL

There is a recall for belt auto tensioner on a 2006 honda civics which usually leads to power steering failure. I own a 2008 honda civic(which is the same model). As checked an my recent visit, I was notified by my dealer that I will be leading to the same problem. Although a 2008 model is not covered, it should be covered because this is a safety issue.