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.
Liz, I really need to know who you spoke with to get your issue resolved. I would really appreciate it. We have the exact same problem with our car and could not get through to anyone at Honda of America for help.
Thanx for the heads up. I will go get mine checked out since it was manufactured here in the States. I fixed one of thoes on someones car a couple years ago. It was so bad that I was taking the tire off and it was shaking. No matter, I’ll still stick with my Honda.
k7iou, I do keep a record of every service in my little Blue Honda Book, even when it’s done by me or my friend, but I always go to Honda to get it done. People like to screw ya in this country.
Is there a number on the block which would indicate which blocks are likely to crack. Are they made at a certain plant etc.
Well its nice to hear that honda is paying for some of the work now. I am out $3800 with no reach around but as far as honda is concerned it was a cold weather problem. just becouse I live in alaska (at the time my car was pamperd it was in the garage all night). I have noticed that it is the higher mileage highway drivers that have most of the cracks.
i have an 08 civic with 78000 and cracked block, serious vibraton. i have gone thru 3 sets of tires. I am beyonds words. I am calling my lawyer. Oh, i got the extended warranty for $3000 extra but they are putting all the overheated parts back on. yea, my visor cracked. It was the first things that broke.What a lemon. 928 821 2445 ok to call. Honda is flase advertising. Low cost to own is Bull.I want a class action lawsuit. that or i may refuse to make the payments. I have perfect credit but I can’t see paying on it for 4 years.
Prior to my hard drive going down on the computer I had received and book marked an e-mail I had received regarding a class action law suit already started in regard to the upper control arms. Sooooo something is already started on this and in time I will hear back as I wrote a very detailed description of the problems I have had with our 2007 Civic EX.
Maybe there should be a second class action suit filed regarding the attitude of the people that say they are in customer service with Honda. These are the most hateful, unprofessional people I have ever talked to. Keep all your paperwork regarding any work you have had done in regard to the upper control arms and your expense involved and don’t sign anything without putting in big letters PAID UNDER PROTEST! This settlement will most likely take months or years but in time I expect a check from Honda. My Civic is currently “For Sale” and will be replaced with a new Nissan. We have driven Honda’s since 1985 but the way they have handled this issue will never be tolerated again.
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Hi, I bought a 2008 honda civic sedan which my fiance uses to travel 100 miles a day so my car has over 80,000 miles on it! But recently my care started to over heat and my finace looked at the engine and sure enough it was cracked! I dont know where i can ever go from here! I called honda and its so funny that i bought the extended warranty but now no one can find it and they refuse to fix my car! so now i owe 16,000 on a car that i cannot even drive! can anyone give me some advice on where to go from here! My fiance is a great mechanic so there is no problem on putting a new motor in i just cannot afford it while making the payments for a piece of crap car! Well if anyone can help i would appericate it!
One of my readers was kind enough to forward me a letter from Honda about this issue that so many of you are having with their Civics. It should set your minds at ease.
Honda just sent out a letter for 2006-2009 Civic giving an eight year warranty and reimbursment for expenses for block replacement due to cracking so it looks like Honda is finally admitting there is a defect. Call Honda America and save your reciepts!
I just recieved a letter from Honda saying they would warrant my engine for 8 years, unlimited mileage because of the engine block coolant leakage problem. I have already traded it off because my rear wheel bearings were making a lot of noise again after already replacing them once at 39,000 miles. 2007 Honda Civic must be a problem year.
I bought a 2009 Honda Civic in July of 2009 from Rick Hendrick in Charleston and I’ve had to get brake work done in April 2010 and now it is Sept 2010 and it need brake work again on the same side, same wheel and they want to charge me again.
I feel that Honda should do a proper recall and replace the defective engine block. I use the honda to go on trips. I do not want to be away somewhere and have my Honda Civic Overheat on me or my wife and have us stranded somewhere. I’ve lost respect in the Honda. Not only am I driving a time bomb but who would take this car in trade. This is a double whammy. I paid in good faith for this car.Honda should replace defective workmanship in good faith. When I called honda the individual was rude and indicated that honda had done enough by extending the warranty. Can our Congress representatives help us in this Matter?Once again its the little person against big bussiness.
i am afraid, just from reading this blog. does anyone have anything positive to say about the honda civic. i want to buy my first car. i’m looking at a 06 civic and found the blog while researching before i spend a dime. i just don’t know anymore!
I had a problem with Honda Canada. I went to them with a cracked engine block just 11000 km over the warranty. They told me to pound salt, so I made a huge stink. They offerred to pay for the parts but not the labour, I was still out 1800 bucks. Then I received a letter in October stating they would pay for all the repairs…still waiting for my cheque.Little do they know, I have now switched allegiances and will never buy another Honda product again, this was my 4th Civic, too! When will big business learn that the customer is right? It would have been a drop in the bucket for them to admit the problem to me, but now I’m just annoyed. Can’t wait for my cheque…
DON’T BUY HONDA!.
Just found out yesterday from the Mission Valley Honda
dealership in San Diego CA that my 2006 Honda Civic EX with only
~50k miles has yep, a cracked engine block! To say the very least
I’m upset beyond belief and will probably never buy another Honda.
This is just unacceptable in this day and age and with a Company
with the supposed quality that has become synonymous with Honda
over the years. I mean, just how does bad engine casting go
unchecked for such a massive amount of cars? Rediculous. Another
case of consumer gets bent over. Who knows how my civic will
perform after the new engine is put in. I’m just praying all goes
well cause my wife drives this car with our 4 month year old
precious baby girl.
We kept having to buy tires, as no one told us about their shoddy product. Found out their product is defective, and THEIR fix is defective too. We tried to trade the car in, but guess people have heard about the cracked block problems, so there is much less value in our vehicle than should be. 2nd Honda I have owned, I hated them both. Their navigation system is awful, guess that is another product they said “we’ll just make our own”. I use my old old old Magellean instead of the Honda Civic in-dash navigation. It does not find streets that have been here for years. No more Hondas for me, ever.
Wow! I found out today that I have a CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK on my 2007 Honda Civic EX. First my air conditioning went in and out for a day or two and then the car overheated during a short drive at 30 mph. I have been the sole owner of my car and have faithfully maintained my car, so to say the least, I’m in complete shock! I took the car to my local, trusted mechanic and he replaced the water pump first. It wasn’t until after I racked up $360 for a new water pump that they realized it was the engine block that was cracked too. So we had it towed to the dealer and 4 hours later, I’m still waiting for the Service Manager to call me back. I get it that this is a problem for Honda, but it would be really nice is someone, just one person, actually used a little bit of customer service skills on me. How about, I’m so sorry you are having this trouble. Not one person has apologized and I have been on the phone all day with American Honda and the dealership. The other part is that they are saying they won’t reimburse me for the water pump or a rental car. They were pretty adamant I was not eligible for a loaner. So I’m up to almost $600 now for a Honda defect and trying to figure out why this is my problem!! I have been documenting every conversation and plan to have my attorney send a letter if I don’t get reimbursed.
My other major concern is how good is this car after it is repaired? Should I dump it ASAP? This bites…I bought this car because I was going to drive it til it died, but I never expected that would be before I even had it paid off.
Same as everyone else…. no more Hondas for me! This was my third and my last! What is a good car to buy? I don’t trust anyone anymore!!
i bought a 2007 honda civic lx on august 3rd, 2007. it has about 68,000+ miles on it. i came down to my moms house on 9/30 and my car started steaming so i pulled over and popped the hood because the temperature gauge was climbing. there was blue fluid coming out from under the car. we put a gallon of anti-freeze in it, i drove it a mile and had to get AAA to tow it to my moms house. we have a friend looking to see what exactly is wrong with it but i’m going to have it sent to honda. after having the car for around 3 months, it started making a whining noise so i took it to the dealership to have it checked and they said that when they made my car, they “forgot” to put the power-steering wrack on my car. they put it on there and charged my warranty around $900. if this was back in the old days and my car was a horse, i’d take it out back and should it and put it out of MY misery! everyone pray that it goes ok!
hi my name is elizabeth i bought a used honda civic si 2007 from day one i fell in love with this car thank the first week i had it i began having problems with it
having problem with the tire the passenger side a louh clicking noise the i started having problem with the clutch just only on third gear it felt like the clutch want to pop out so i had an exprience driver drive the car because mine u i thought it was me not riding the gear correctly, but little did i know the other drive started having the same problem then obvious i wasnt me than when the car sit over night and turning on in the morning i also having problems with it i turn it on press the clutch and a makes a loud grining noise i thought that by bying warranty on the car i would not have any problem but apparently that a bunch of crap because know i have to pay a diagnostic for everthing they do and i was inform this mornining fro the honda dealer if my warranty doesnt cover it so my thinking get some opionion from u guys or its time to pull out the law books help please
i need some answr please thank u sincerly elizabeth
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