Six problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2001 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2001 Civic.
The front suspensions failed prematurely for a 3 year old car. Both struts needed to be replaced. Not cover by warranty after 3 years.
Consumer touched brakes to slow vehicle down, but vehicle swerved, and consumer hit another vehicle. Consumer stateed brakes squeaks and parking brake needs adjustment, transmission is making noise, no power on acceleration, upper windshield molding failed and reinstalled, noise is coming from right front wheel, gas gauge will fluctuate at times and front engine mount broke.
Faulty handling characteristics: on a few occassions, while turning or changing lanes at moderate speeds on pavement that was not perfectly smooth, the car 'hopped' sideways unpredictably. This was very disconcerting, and despite this models excellent crash-test results, this problem presents a safety hazard. Automobile magazine, April, 2002, p. 124, refers to this front suspension flaw on 2001 models only (corrected on 2002 models) as "like driving a tired, old taxicab". I've asked the service dept. Twice to look into the matter & received no response. I've also written to Honda corp. In torrance, CA twice, with no response to date. I believe that a recall or similar measure would be in order to remedy this handling problem. I would like Honda to correct this problem at no cost and provide me with a loaner car, or to replace my car with a 2002 Civic lx coupe at no cost to me. Would you please look into this matter and advise? thank you. Sincerely, phillip s. Mitchell (ps - I will not be at my work number again until 4-22-02. Please contact me by e-mail. ).
When turning sharply to the left or right the steering wheel shakes.
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Consumers vehicle shakes while running, once car is stopped it continues to shake and does not shut off.