Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2023 Honda Civic.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
The headgasket failed prematurely at 76,000 miles causing coolant to begin leaking out of the vehicle. The safety of myself and others is put at risk because a head gasket blowing caused the car to lose power on the way home from work which has caused me to have to slow down and not be able to start again. This causes other vehicles to have to break or go around me on the highway. The car is a 2023 Honda Civic. This premature head gasket failure is a known issue. The warnings appeared at 5pm when I was leaving work as soon as I started the car. Every light in the car went off. The vehicle was brought to the Honda dealership in lawrence, KS. They showed that the head gasket blew. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request at the Honda dealership in lawrence, kansas.
Clutch began to slip at 20,000 miles. This caused unrepairable damage to the flywheel. This put my safety at risk as clutches wearing out could cause the car to slip out of gear and/or damage the maneuverability of the vehicle. This problem was fixed by the dealer, but they blamed me for the damage and claimed clutch is a wear component. I was charged $3,000 for the clutch and an additional $2,000 for the flywheel. I have seen many reports online of people with the same car (2023 Civic sport touring manual) with the same issues. All people have been ignored by Honda corporate, citing user error. This has not been inspected by the manufacturerer as I am aware no messages of the problem, other than the cruise control stopping under load.
I am the owner of a 2023 Honda Civic sport equipped with a cvt transmission (Honda m-cvt). While the transmission has not yet failed outright, I am reporting a serious safety and consumer risk created by the design and business model surrounding these units. Honda cvts are sealed, non-serviceable by design. Dealerships and third parties are unable to replace individual internal components or inspect wear inside the cvt without replacing the entire unit. The fact that Honda refuses to sell parts for these cvts essentially makes them disposable powertrains. This creates a dangerous precedent ans owners cannot plan for long-term ownership or safety. Cvts in these cars often fail outside of warranty with no prior warning, and consumers are left without options other than full replacement, which many cannot afford. I am reporting this as a safety issue because when these cvts degrade, they: hesitate when accelerating from a stop (which has happened to me) cause unpredictable power delivery create unsafe situations during merging or turning Honda’s refusal to allow proactive service or repair (such as belt inspection or internal cleaning) forces owners to operate on faith, which is not acceptable for a mission-critical safety component like a transmission. This is compounded by the fact that these cvts are installed across Honda’s most affordable trims, affecting working-class people disproportionately. Dealerships confirm no individual repair options exist. The issue is “normal” until failure. Transmission fluid changes are the only service allowed. Occasional hesitation and inconsistent acceleration. No dashboard warning lights have been triggered. This is a case of planned obsolescence leading to unavoidable safety risk. This design forces cars to enter the used market with a major mechanical failure already ticking down. This is a case of planned obsolescence leading to unavoidable safety risk.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v744000 (steering). The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the driver-side airbag deployed on its own without a crash or impact with an object. As a result, the driver lost visibility and control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash with another vehicle. The contact's vehicle veered into oncoming traffic. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. The paramedics were called, and the contact was transported to the hospital. The contact suffered injuries to the stomach. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The insurance company was notified and is pending an investigation. Weeks before the accident, the contact notified the manufacturer to report issues with the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected. The dealer rotated the tires and changed the oil. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.
I have a steering wheel that sticks at highway speeds around 50-70 mph while driving straight, my steering wheel sticks. The Honda dealership says it's fine. I believe they greased something during my recall inspection that made my steering not as noticeable. He said everyone has sticky steering but that Honda has no fix. My tires are balding at an extreme rate and very uneven wear. I have been arguing with the dealership and have given up. I also have a valve cover that is leaking oil. My car has 35k miles.
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