Honda just put out a recall of over 180,000 Civic Sedans, which includes model years 2006 and 2007. Yikes. Most of the recalls that I post about here are from the domestic side, so it’s interesting to see such a large recall from a company like Honda. Toyota has suffered through it’s share of high-profile recalls lately, and still maintained their image though. So I doubt this recall, even though it is huge, will adversely affect Honda’s reputation.
Anyway enough chatter. What’s the recall for? Oh, nothing major… just a faulty wheel bearing that could cause one of the wheels to fall off. You know, fall of the car, as in while you’re driving. If that isn’t scary, then you need to get your head checked.
Honda will be sending out the usual letters to the affected owners. If you’re worried, call your dealer for more information. For the rest of us, I’d advise following late-model Civics at a safe distance for awhile, and keep your eyes open for flying wheels.
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Thank you stp44122… for saying exactly what those of us unlucky enough to get stuck with those 3% of Civics are feeling.
I finally got my car back after a month and a half (block cracked on Christmas Day) and spent the majority of that time getting the runaround from Honda. They eventually paid 75%, which left me to pay almost $1000. Honda corporate had said they would re-evaluate paying a higher percentage if I sent in records from all my oil changes and other services which were not done at the dealership. I tracked down all my records and confirmed that every required service had been performed (just not at the dealership). After their “review” they determined that they believed 75% was “more than fair” because my car was 9000 miles out of warranty. I received horrifyingly rude and disrespectful customer service both at the dealership and Honda of America. I’ve filed a complaint with NHTSA and am currently researching my legal options to get my $ back. I will probably end up filing a small claims suit.
Oh, they did give me a 36K mile warranty on the new block. But no one could assure me that the new block was not cast in the exact same way and would not end up with the exact same problem. I’ll definitely be trading in my Civic long before that warranty is up, because Honda clearly does not want my business. I bought my Civic based on their reputation for reliability. I understand that mistakes can happen and products can be defective. I don’t blame Honda for that. I blame them for not NOTIFYING their customers of a potential catastrophic failure of the most vital component of their cars, PAYING 100% for it to be fixed regardless of mileage, and treating their customers with RESPECT and DIGNITY.
Liz, I hate to tell you but who ever told you the engine has a 36k mile warranty wasn’t truthful or mis-informed. It only has a 12k, 12 month warranty. I know because the dealer did mine a year ago and I verified the warranty with Honda & the parts department.
Also I’m sure your block is a different mfg than the old one. There is a label on the front of the motor behind the exhaust. I believe my engine said Japan-2008 for my 2007 Civic.
FOR ANY OF YOU HONDA CIVIC OWNERS KEEP A RECORD BOOK WITH OIL CHANGES & SERVICES. I COPIED MINE AND TURNED IT IN WITH SEVERAL OIL ANALYSIS I HAD DONE. I ALSO LET THEM KNOW I WAS A MECHANIC. THEY COVERED 100% WITH A FREE RENTAL. GOOD LUCK.
k7iou – they gave me a written 3 year/36,000 mile warranty (only covering the new engine block). Either way, I’m getting rid of the car in the next few months, so I’m not too worried. I’m sure the new block is different because Honda obviously knows this is a problem (despite trying to hide it from consumers), but the fact that no one at Honda would/could confirm to me that they were not putting in another defective part is troubling.
Liz that is great! Maybe if I had to pay a % of my repair Honda would have given me a longer warranty.
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