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!
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