Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2006 Honda Civic - part 2

Tire failure on my 2006 Honda Civic. I have had unusual tire wear since I bought the car new. I have had my tires rotated regularly at the dealership. I have had the rear upper control arms replaced, bought new tires only to have the same problem.

As many of 06-07 Honda Civic owners are aware of, there is a problem with the rear upper control arms on these particular vehicles. . Read more...

2006 Honda Civic ex defective upper rear control arm which Honda poorly designed so that it is too short from what I understand. Had to replace the control arm at a cost of approx. $700 prior to a 5,000 mile trip because tires were cupping and wearing poorly and handling was impacted especially in inclement weather.

Rear tire failure due to improper rear control arms. Inside tread of rear tires wear exceedingly fast and develop cupping. Honda has a TSB for this, but has not had a recall. This could be dangerous to people who just drive their cars, but don't know much about the mechanics of the vehicle. There should be a recall. It seems that this only occurs on 2006 and 2007 Civics because in 2008 Honda made a change in the production by changing the control arms.

I own a Honda Civic lx 2006. The current mileage as of 06/18/2009 is ~40k miles. We started noticing a lot of noise from our rear tires while driving at speeds even as low as 30 mph. We also noticed significant vibration on the steering wheel while driving at speeds greater than 60 mph. The problem became worse every day. We took our car to the dealership (round rock Honda), described the issue in detail and requested them to look at the issue. They noticed extreme uneven tire wear on the rear tires. They have given me written notice that I need to replace the rear control arm and the rear tires. I further found out from web complaints that this is a well know frequently occurring issue on Honda Civic 2006 model cars. There is a service bulletin 08-001 (NHTSA campaign id number : 10024687) on this issue. The dealer (round rock Honda) is refusing to replace the rear control arm of the car claiming that they do not have a recall notice and I am out of warranty (called them on 06/18/2009). I have now replaced my tires to avoid driving in unsafe condition. I understand this is a temp. Solution and this issue can come back at any time. I am more worried to know that some of the other customers have this issue occur even at low mileages (10k miles). I kindly request you to consider this as a serious issue - putting the driver, passengers and other vehicles on the road at extreme risk. I also request you to demand Honda to release a recall notice to make this car safer to drive.

2006 Honda Civic rear control arms. Honda has issued a tsb08-001. Yet they will not honor the repair of what should be considered a defective part that was deemed to be too short and can cause rapid and uneven tire wear.

Rapid tire wear may not be noticed and tire failure could occur. Defective rear suspension control arms cause inside edge of tire to drag and wear rapidly. My rear tires were down to steel cords when I noticed problem. This was covered by NHTSA item number 10024687.

I bought a Honda Civic new in 2006 and have had nothing but problems with the tires. I have taken the car back countless number of times to complain about the noise and un-even tire wear. I replaced the first set of tires after the noise became so bad you could not have a conversation without shouting. The mileage on the first set of tires was 31,000. The next set of tires lasted a little longer, only because I rotated them every 3,000 miles. The last time I took it to the Honda dealership I was informed of an issue with the rear upper control arms. Honda would not pay for the parts or labor but insisted that the tires would not wear even unless I had the control arms replaced.

2006 Honda Civic sedan with 68,000 miles had two cracks in the engine block causing the coolant to leak and causing the car to overheat suddenly without any warning. Also, the rear tires only last about 15,000 miles before they develop a flat spot. There are two service bulletins issued by Honda on these malfunctions but unfortunately they are not admitted as a problem with the car until after the powertrain warranty runs out. Honda dealerships have acknowledged these are defects in the car and are widely known but Honda refuses to cover repairs or will only pay for partial repairs. The engine block is a casting problem per the dealership and the rear wheels are a control arm problem which causes premature uneven wear and possible blowout. Honda refuses to pay for the control arms at all. Thankfully we did not have any crashes or injuries due to catching the problem before anything happened. Unfortunately, the first dealership I went to tried to hide the problems and would not acknowledge it is widespread in 2006 and 2007 Civic models. I am being forced to pay for a portion of the engine block and all of the control arms to fix the problems.

Honda is aware of upper control arm defect in Honda Civic 2006-2007, but has not issue any product update or recall. Failure to replace this parts will result in uneven wear on the rear tires. Also, I believe it may reduce the stability of the car and therefore may result in hazardous accident. So far no incident or crashes or injuries have occurred. I hope that Honda takes responsibility in regard to this matter.

Rear control arms of 2006 Honda Civic ex fail, damaging tires and brakes. Honda refuses to accept responsibility for this or issue a recall, despite the fact that this defect is prevalent in many Civics.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic si. He noticed that the rear left and right tires were loosing tread on the inside. He replaced all four tires in July of 2009. The vehicle was making a noise in the rear. He will add an adjuster to the control arm. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. Updated 12/8/09 the tire shop stated the camber was off in the rear and there was no adjustment that could be done. Updated 12/09/09.

I'm an owner of a Honda Civic ex '06, which was purchased brand new in 2006. After getting a flat tire (rear right side), my car was taken in to another dealer (not Honda) and had all 4 tires replaced. The car had 39k miles on it. At the time, it was suggested that the car should be taken into Honda to be inspected for uneven tire wear. I searched the internet and found out that other people had experienced the same problem with that model/year of car and there was even a service bulletin about it. After the inspection, Honda stated that yes indeed, the uneven tire wear was due to a known problem with the rear upper control arms and that it must be replaced in order to correct the problem. Honda wouldn't pay for it at the time since my warranty had already expired. I just want to write this notification because they should not be selling cars that has a potential safety hazard (especially when driving in rain or snow).

At 55k miles, we have just installed our third full set of tires on 2006 Honda Civic lx. The original tires lasted approx 35k. We heard loud growling from rear tires, initially at higher speeds, then progressively lower speeds. This was accompanied by vehicle vibration which seemed to increase exponentially w/increased speed. Discovered online about issues w/civic's rear control arms. Took the car to dealer, who advised the tires were unevenly worn. In fact there were completely bald spots, while appropriate tread remained elsewhere on each tire. Dealer agreed to replace control arms only after we replaced the tires. . We bore entire cost of replacement tires. After six months and 20k miles, including one tire rotation, the noise and vibration returned, this time on front end. Could this be because the front right tire wore unevenly while initially on back? took car back to Honda dealer, who said "tires were wearing unevenly; they need to be replaced. " no acknowledgment of any issues w/civic model. Tire dealer pro-rated replacement tires [still a bunch of $$$], said they'd never had that "better" [70k] model of tire wear so unevenly. [cupping/feathering] it seems Honda's "fix" wasn't really. I am genuinely concerned for my family's safety; we will likely sell the car ASAP. I am also concerned that some Civic owner out there will be unable to afford replacement tires and just continue to drive on worthless rubber. Since Honda will not concede the problem, they refuse to absorb the cost of tires. Nor does Honda seem particularly interested in resolving this problem. I have been astounded by the total lack of concern at Honda. When, because it will happen, there is a resulting catastrophic tire failure, I hope its not at 75mph on a crowded interstate highway.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the rear tires wore unevenly. The contact referenced a related TSB for the lower control arm, dated January 22, 2008. The vehicle had three sets of new tires since it was purchased and the lower control arm was replaced by an authorized dealer February 17, 2009. The failure continued and the vehicle needed another set of tires at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could offer no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The current mileage was 66,163.

I am writing to let you know about the disappointing experience I had recently with my 2006 Honda Civic. 1. On November 26, 2008, the service advisor told me that I would need new tires soon. I then mentioned to him that the tires were very loud and the car seemed to be making excessive road noise. He said nothing about my comment. 2. On December 21, 2008, I noticed that the tires on the Civic were worn down very unevenly and one of them was buckling. I did not want to drive with those tires any longer due to safety issues and proceeded to buy 4 new tires the following day, December 22, 2008. 3. After the tire purchase and reviewing Honda service bulletin 08-001 (dated April 11, 2008), I decided to return to my Honda dealer as I became concerned that this was only the beginning of a larger problem. As it turns out, I was right. 4. The service bulletin describes exactly what was happening with my car. As the car was and is still under warranty, the work was covered at no cost to me. However, I paid for 4 new tires and I think american Honda motor CO. , inc should cover this cost. In addition, this is a revised service bulletin from February 8, 2008 and no one ever informed me that my car might have this problem. Clearly there was a defect with this car. This car was well maintained and the original tires should have lasted well over 30,000 miles. The service advisor who assisted me on December 22, 2008 insisted that this was not a safety issue nor did it warrant a recall on the 2006 Honda Civic. As a proactive consumer, it was my good fortune to be able to access the service bulletin, and point out that these symptoms were occurring with my car. If I had not had the problem with the rear upper control arm repaired at the dealer, the defect would have ruined my brand new set of tires. By that time, the car would no longer be under warranty and I would have incurred the cost to fix it when Honda was well aware of the problem.

We bought a 2006 Honda Civic in sept. 2005. In 2007 we began having vibration problems, found we were have tire issues when we went to our local tire shop, we replaced the tires, we mentioned this to the dealer when we went in for regular maintenance, they seemed unconcerned. In 2008 we had a reoccurrence of the same problem and went to our sears store, who confirmed tire wear, and we again replaced the tires. This seemed odd, so we then made an appointment for inspection. At this time the dealer told us of a "special bulletin" for a suspension design flaw, not a recall, and we took the car in for the "kit" update, which we had to pay for as it was not a recall! we are now having the same "vibration" problem, have been to the dealer, who tells us the suspension is fine and recommends replacing the two rear tires for "cupping" on one of them. We are well under warranty for the tires but in all likelihood as the suspension is probably the issue(per sears on the phone), they won't be covered. So. . Once again we are replacing tires, which we are certain are wearing down due to a suspension problem (short rear upper control arms)after reading the online forums where every problem we have and have had is being discussed for our make, model and year. Please help us make Honda aware that they need to take responsibility for causing costly tire replacements. Apparently the solution is replacement of the control arms and Honda will not bear the replacement cost of tires that their design flaw has and continues to cause. Honda is well aware of the problem.

On the days leading up to the incident, heard a roaring in my tires. On wed. Aug 20th. I heard a loud pop coming from the rear of my car. Drove into work, left work and rear passenger tire was tilted inward. Had to get tow truck take it to dealership. On 8/22, clerk at dealership stated that the rear upper control arm had broke. She said they looked at it and believed it was a "leaky shock", I knew that wasn't the case. They then said it was result of an accident my car was involved in 2 years ago!!!. I contacted insurance company and they immediately said that accident couldn't have caused that major damage. Insurance adjuster told dealership same thing. I was told that it was not a defect. From my documentation and research, there's numerous complaints about the rear upper control arms on the 06 & 07 Honda Civics. I was told that my extended warranty would not be honored and I had to pay for what I know is a defect at the manufacturer. I've complained to Honda hq with no action being taken thus far. I'm frazzled!! I can't believe they won't own up to this defect!! I need help with this!! I can't afford to pay for the repairs. Please respond ASAP!! they are still saying it's related to "an accident"(non-existent).

Started hearing a rotational noise from back wheels of car. It got louder as speed increased. Took to Honda dealer. They performed a service bulletin to replace the rear upper control arms and did alignment. The incorrect parts were installed at the factory. However, the bad parts allowed the rear tires to 'cup' causing the noise. The dealer (and manufacturer) are refusing to do anything about the premature tire wear caused by the incorrect parts installed during manufacturer.

Noted loud tire wear and excessive vibration from the rear at speeds in excess of 45mph. Took the car to the dealer and they replaced the rear upper control arms per a Honda TSB. However, they would not cover any %of the tire replacement- which is, of course, a direct consequence of the faulty control arms. Driving with "chopped" tires is a known hazard, which the Honda corporation is promoting by virtue of not taking responsibility for being the cause of the problem. Further, the TSB should be upgraded to a "recall".

I was under the vehicle and noticed the rear tire tread was bald on the inside. The outside was still showing plenty of tread. The tire was very close to failure, but it is difficult to notice the uneven wear unless you are under the vehicle. The internet showed many people with the same problem. Apparently the control arms are failing on many of the vehicles. Honda issued a service bulletin to dealerships but has not notified the owners.

Rear upper control arms on 2006/2007 Civics were manufactured too short yet installed at the factory and sold in new cars. This, in turn, caused the rear of the vehicle to slide and kick out while in turns, especially in the rain. It also caused the rear tires to wear excessively fast. I had to take my car to the Honda dealer 3 times before they admitted they had issued a TSB that gave the dealers the ok to replace the parts, properly align the car, and cover the tires only if it had less than 25,000 miles on it. I find this to be a very dangerous practice on Honda’s part and feel a recall should have been issued because it is a safety concern. Tsb’s are only distributed to the dealers, not the end consumer. Therefore if a an owner doesn’t go to the dealer, they are never aware the car is unsafe. My request is to make Honda issue a recall of the effected cars, not just issue a TSB whereas it’s the same as a “you-call� and make the owners responsible for the rapid tire wear $. Shame on Honda.

Rear suspension, premature tire wear: 2006 Civic si, turned down at dealer even with warranty in hand at about 30,000 miles for repair or replacement of rear control arm/parts without paying out of pocket. States not covered. Have had the problem since and 4 wheel alignment is not the remedy. Notice bad cupping to inner rear tires and harsh vibrations and noise.

Cupping of rear tires caused by rear control arm premature wear. Parts not covered by a recall, car out of warranty, cost to replace faulty control arm, $453. 00, cost to replace ruined tires, $200. 00. Due to the fact that this part is not on a recall at this time, no action has been taken, the faulty part is still on my car. The replacement part is on back order because of high demand for replacement on other cars like mine.

A very loud road noise has been coming from the rear of the car. My car would not pass inspection because the tires were worn down. I was told by the Honda dealer that I need 4 new tires (33,394 miles) because there is excessive play in the rear control arms, as per Honda service bulletin. We are awaiting the arrival of the parts and the work will be covered under the warranty. Service will take place on June 16th. However, the tires are not covered at all by the warranty. I'm also concerned there might be other damage to the suspension or bearings that they aren't admitting to.

My wife took my Honda Civic 2006 sedan to goodyear tire for routine oil change and tire rotate. They discovered unusual uneven ware on the rear tires. Goodyear would not do the rotation and noted left rear shock blown and tires are cupped, needs 4 tires and aligned soon. They advised taking it back to Honda dealer and have checked. Honda service agreed with goodyear that both struts are blown and needs the rear control arm kit. They wanted to split the cost of the struts and control arm repairs totaling $594. 21 leaving me to foot $297. 11. I would pay for new tires. I later became aware that there is a defect know by Honda and there is a bulletin out about this (08-001/NHTSA item number 10024687). I have found many more complaints about the same problem on various internet sites. I feel they are totally responsible and I plan to contact the PA attorney general if they do not correct problem and damage to the tires at their expense.

Rear tires on 2006 Civic had to be replaced due to rear suspension geometry that could have been avoided had Honda installed rear upper control arm kit stated in Honda service bulletin 08-001 dated Jan 22 2008 I had to pay for replacement tires.

I have a 2006 Honda Civic. I have had to replace the rear tires on it 4 times since April of 2007. I contacted Honda today, December 2, 2008 after finding a bulletin that they posted about the problem, but because my vehicle is now out of warranty they refuse to reimburse me or pay to get this fixed. It states in the bulletin that the rear upper control arm is too short and that it causes uneven and rapid rear tire wear, as well as vibration at highway speeds. This is a hazard for me driving the vehicle as it is, but I do not have the money to keep replacing tires, nor do I have the money to get it fixed on my own. If they had sent me some type of notice or something I would have gotten this fixed while my vehicle was still under warranty. Things like this should be fixed by the manufacturer, or dealership for no charge because they are a hazard to us as drivers, and expensive to fix.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact experienced tire failure on wet roads. He noticed that the rear tire was completely bald. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he would be responsible for purchasing new tires. The dealer made other repairs to the vehicle's control arm due to excessive tire wear. The repairs totaled $250. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage is 33,984. Updated 09/10/08.

There was noise in the backend of my car. 2006 Honda Civic come to find out that there is service bulletin on the rear control arms. The control arms that are on the car now cause the rear tires to wear unevenly or rapidly. The service bulletin number is sb08-100. This could cause a blow out to happen on the highway which at those speeds could cause injury or death. Think it is something that should be looked into.

I purchased my 2006 Honda Civic new. At 18 months it started making a roaring noise from the rear end. It also started vibrating badly at 65mph. When I got the oil changed in it, I asked the Honda motorwerks dealer in la crosse, WI to check the tires for rotation. I was told the tires were fine. Two months later at 37,800 miles I am taking the car back for louder roaring and more vibration. My search on the internet revealed that Honda issued a technical service bulletin on 8feb08 stating that the rear control on all 2006 and 2007 Honda Civics were effected and need to be repaired. I contacted american Honda and was told that each case would be handled by the dealer on a case by case basis. I asked about the tires that were ruined by the defective control arms, and I was told that I they were covered under the tire manufacturer warranty. I said that the tires were not defective, rather they were prematurely worn because of a Honda defect. She gave me the same answer again. If this defect applies to all 2006 and 2007n Civics, then it applies to several hundred thousand vehicles. I feel Honda should recall all of the Civics and not wait until the owners complain or get hurt because the tires wear out early and cause a crash.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 45 mph the road surface was covered with black ice and snow. The vehicle uncontrollably wandered across the road. An authorized dealer inspected the vehicle and replaced the rear axle linkage according to the service warranty. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 15,000. The current mileage was 63,000. Updated 1/11/09 the rear upper control arm needed to be replaced. Updated 01/14/10.

A class action lawsuit was pursued and settled with Honda corporation in December 2013 related to uneven/excessive tire wear on 2006 Honda Civics. It was related to faulty control arms. I missed the deadline to file a claim (January 16, 2014), but I believe this is a problem that Honda should be responsible to correct. My Civic has had 3 sets of tires since I purchased it used in 2006. 2 tires were replaced at 32,261 miles, then 2 more at 39,399miles. After that 4 tires were replaced at 55,750 miles, and then 4 more at 72,450 miles. Rapid wear occurred between 39,399 - 55,750 miles, and 55,750 - 72,450 miles. I believe Honda should replace the control arm at no cost and provide reimbursement for tires that have worn too rapidly.

During the years of 2008 through 2011, I brought vehicle to sheehy Honda of alexandria for regular service. On several occasions I complained of excessive road noise. Technicians made notations of tires "cupping, noise" and acknowledged uneven and premature wear and recommended replacement of rear control arm. I declined the recommended service on the grounds that I felt like that sounded like a defective part issue for which I should not be required to pay. Upon further research I found that Honda had acknowledged a problem with control arms on 2006 Civics in service bulletin 08-001. In 2011, I brought this to Honda's attention through sheehy Honda of alexandria, va and through calls to american Honda motor CO. , inc. Honda refused to replace control arm. In July of 2013, I received a notice, through Honda, from the united states district court for the central district of California instructing me to take my 2006 Civic in to have the control arm inspected/replaced. In August of 2013, I took the vehicle to sheehy Honda of alexandria for the recommended service. They did not look at the control arm. They instead made a notation that the "rear tire wear is okay at this time" and refused to replace the control arm. When I brought it to their attention that there is a record of this issue with them on my car going back to 2011, I was informed that all records are purged after two years and they had no record of interactions with me on this issue.

On sept 7, 2007. I complain to Honda dealership in carson, about a roaring sound on my real wheels. Aside from that there was uneven wear on both inner side of the tires. The sound was like a bearing failure. They told me that I need an alignment. So I paid for it. Plus I have to buy new tires. Then today 9-2-08. It happened again with the same issues. I was told they wound not cover since it was out of warranty. My car 55,000 however on February of this year 2008. There is a service bulletin regarding this issue. With the same symptoms on 2006 and 07 Honda Civic lx and ex not si. So tried to argue about the service bulletin both Honda dealership and Honda motors north America. They are giving me a run around and wont pay me for my tires and alignment cost. But they will fix the problem which is replacing flange and upper control arm as stated in service bulletin. I request your kind office and recommend a recall on this issues of alignment because they said its just a service bulletin and not a recall. So its not mandatory. So they wont pay for my third tire and alignment . And the can get off the hook. This is a safety issue because not all people recognize this and still drive their cars unit the tread comes out and the whole car shakes when they are bad and wobble the front steering . I'm a mechanic for (yrs never have a hard time getting issues straighten out.