Front Suspension Problems of Honda Civic - part 1

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. While driving 35 mph, there was a loud banging noise under the front side of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and different unknown warning messages were displayed on the information panel screen. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

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The front suspension on my car was not sufficiently lubricated from the factory, leading to "popping" and "clicking" (both very loud and noticeable) when turning. The dealer says the Civics were not given sufficient lubrication and the suspension is not built correctly.

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Incident: 2006 Honda Civic ex at 25,000 miles the strut & mount failed (2008) and was replaced under warranty. At 50,000 miles the same strut & mount failed again but dealer refused to cover this. (2010) my mechanic advised me to bring car to dealer as this should not occur. Reading blogs online I am learning that this is a structural defect not recognized by Honda. As a concerned consumer, and, in lieu of the problems with Toyota, I would like someone to look into this before it becomes a liability issue.

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Creaking noise from front end while turning wheel. First time was February 2010. Dealer performed service bulletin. Did not work. They replaced both front strut assemblies---problem solved. July 2010 creaking in steering is back. Brought in to dealer and told both strut assemblies need to be replaced again. Two week back order on struts.

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I filed a complaint with the arizona attorney general on may 17, 2010. I purchased a 2010 Honda Civic in chandler on November 7, 2009. My car was damaged. I bought it brand new. American Honda motor chose to categorize my car problems as 'normal'. The dealership where I purchased the vehicle performed work without my knowledge which caused a new problem to arise. Car pulls to the right, steering wheel shifts to the right while braking and more. I was involved in two separate traffic incidents that could have easily resulted in an accident. There is much, much more; this is not an everyday, average type of complaint. Please allow me to explain in detail, preferably over the phone or in person. My primary objective is that no other person buy this car at retail - it is extremely dangerous. I surrendered it on may 7, 2010.

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I have a car with only 1800 miles and is 45 days old. I was driving and it seems that I had a flat. I pulled over and stopped the car and found that both front tires were completely bald and torn up. Honda is saying that the suspension has gone bad and it is probably because of me hitting a pothole or snow. This explanation does not make any sense as the damage to the tires and alleged damage to the suspension is too severe for me not to have noticed it.

2010 Honda Civic clicks/clicks going over speed bumps, coming to stops, turning in driveways, pulling into parking stall everyday since the third month of owning vehicle. Vehicle surges when coming to stops scary at times. Vehicle buzzes intermittently when warming up on cold start. Took to dealership shop to ride with shop foreman. Indicates all normal characteristic of vehicle.

I was driving at about 65 mph when my car suddenly started swerving to my left. I pressed my brakes and I heard a little explosion, but I didn't think anything of it. My car started swerving even more and I was not able to do anything because it was out of my control. My car spun and hit another car and then spun again and ended up crashing into the left side divider. When police arrived at the scene, they noticed my wheel was popped out. The wheel malfunction must have caused the accident because the wheel popped out even before I hit the divider.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving under 20 mph the vehicle made a rattling sound on the front passenger side. The failure also occurred when the vehicle was making a right or left turn. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the front axle but that has not remedied the failure. The dealer could not determine what caused the noise which made it impossible for them to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that something was very wrong with the vehicle and fears that a crash could occur. The failure mileage was 48,000.

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My 2008 Honda Civic lx coupe has under 8000 miles and is experiencing a noticeable drift to the right. I had the vehicle serviced at a Honda dealership and the alignment was corrected. The problem was resolved for a couple of weeks but has now surfaced again. The vehicle is pulling to the right and the steering wheel must be held to the left to compensate for the problem. The vehicle has not been involved in an accident or event that would have damaged any components. This appears to be a manufacturing defect.

2005 Honda Civic several failures. The consumer stated the master cylinder failed suddenly and the front suspension collapsed. He stated the ball bearing cage could not be lubricated. Without lubrication, the ball bearings can grind themselves into dust. The aluminum knuckles fractured because the wheels were not supported.

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The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. While driving 10 mph, the contact struck another vehicle on the driver's side. She does not know how the front driver's side tire detached from her vehicle after striking the other vehicle from a right angle. The entire front end came off of the contact's vehicle and it was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The dealer advised her to have the vehicle towed to them so it can be repaired. The failure mileage was 45.

Routine inspection by service personnel revealed both front struts were leaking and required replacement. Honda Civic had approximately 85,000 miles, technician stated that it is rare to have both go bad at the same time.

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I returned my 2007 Civic coupe for its initial service, and notified the dealer that I was hearing a loud popping noise from the front driver's side strut area. They replaced both front strut assemblies, but the front left assembly continues to make the same loud popping noise. I asked them to inspect it for the b1 service, but they could not duplicate the sound. Yet, as I drove out of the lot, 'pop. ' I'm not happy with this, but I am not getting satisfactory attention for this problem.

I bought a 2002 Honda Civic ex in 2002. The car always sort of jumped when the automatic transmission changed gears. I did tell the service people about this at the first few required services. They made off like it was just normal so I dropped complaining. The car now has 130k miles and 4 days ago the transmission broke down. I found that this could have been from a number of issues from your site. I spoke with the service mgr at leith Honda in raleigh where my car was towed. He emphatically states that there is no service issue with the 2002 Honda Civic transmissions. My car was serviced as required in fact since I use synthetic oil more than required. I has been taken to Honda dealerships for big mile check ups or other reputable service places for normal oil changes. I have had 3 other Honda cars over the past 30 years and they all got way over 130k miles before I traded or sold them and none had transmission problems. There is also a problem with the compliance bushings in the front. This is very early for something of this nature.

Honda Civic 2002 manual trans to mckeever auto bradenton, FL check rattling sound in engine area, maybe ac? mckeever could not find problem with ac,took to bradenton Honda told coming from trans,Honda mech no idea why. Had a trans fluid change using Honda fluid . No sign of deterioration fluid,trans worked fine, but still noise. Now humming under hood, took to tires plus got axle. Drove 1200 miles trans starts popping out of 5 gear. Took to mckeever, USA trans said needed trans. Could rebuild for $2500 no guarantee. Honda said no warranty extension, bulletin, out of warranty; new trans 6000 tech can not open trans must go to factory no one would fix problem, options rebuild, get another. Got used trans low miles mckeever installed replaced Honda seals and fluid, drove 400 miles like new suddenly at high speed engine raced trans popped out 5 gear. Returned mckeever?s. Found numerous bulletins,complaints Honda trans, including same for 01. Mckeever?s put original trans in Civic, took to Honda contacted to report case #n012007-10-1601112, told no bulletins on trans for my car. Told Honda bulletin 01-081 for the 01 Civic same problem. Honda told me car not part of that. Told only 01, drive from mckeever found the trans same as before popping out of gear quickly got worse unable to hold. Honda inspected vehicle found axle slipped out, trans fluid leaked,took pictures Honda told me axle wrong, did not fit, drove in 4th gear to tires plus who talked to Honda, then put axle in showed me it fit. Ordered another axle installed it showed me it fit. Do not know if aftermarket axles for this vehicle are safety issue or if it caused damage to trans requested another used trans. From mckeever auto waiting to confirm axle holding. Contacted Honda back, Honda lied there r issues with these trans. Honda lied that tech's can not open trans had to go to factory. Original trans, new axle in Honda old axle tires plus, first used trans mckeevers.

My 2006 Honda Civic has experience front end noises (squeaking, creaking like an old pickup truck). We returned it to the dealership who said the front left strut was worn and replaced it. The noise has not abated despite the change. I am concerned about the handling of this vehicle in the future.

(1) crunching sound with any bumps in the road (2) the damage to right front tire, the cv boot & shaft, was due to defective strut coming loose. (3) all parts were replaced under warranty that was within the 1st year of ownership, with 3,000 miles on the car. This again happened again in 2006 on the left side, with 25,000 miles on the car, this time they said it had a defective cv joint shaft & boot was twisting with left side shock being defective & damaged also. Honda dealer paid for all but 300. 00 to replace & repair all that they found. This 2002 Honda Civic lx still has a crunching sound in the front end with bumps & turns after repair 6 weeks ago.

This car has very unsafe handling characteristics. Possibility of loss of control on corners with bumps, even at low speed. Bump steer at speed, seems unstable. Light wind blows car around, can't keep it in the lane.

Possible problem with suspension; serviced for pulling/drifting out of lane, as well as squeaky struts--dealer stated the tire pressure was low and filled tires with air and replaced front struts.

I was driving to taco bell to get some late night food. Well I get through the light that leads into the parking lot. . . (I've had some squeaking coming from my front end early in the am and once its really warmed up b. T. W. ). So, I get through and going about 15 mph a squeak then a kind of pop and next thing I know im pulled into the curb, hop it, and take out a bush. I was so mad! my car has 4600 miles on it! so I back it off the curb and pull it over. There was bad curb damage on the wheel and my wheel is very. Looked like very positive camber. Not to mention the nice scratches and green marks the bush gave to my bumper. Ugh!!! I love my brand new car so much! I wash it twice a week and wax once every 2-3 weeks. Always checking fluids, always taking good care of it. I just don't understand. . . . Well I had it towed to the dealership, figuring this would all be taken care of considering this vehicle is under warrant and not even due for the first oil change yet. Well, I get the call back from them telling me they do not know what caused the parts to break or come loose. They didn't know if it was from me hitting the curb after or not. To me, since they didn't know, this should be replaced. My concern on top of the $1,500 this is costing me out of pocket to fix, is what if this happened on the freeway??? going 65 mph, that would have sent me into the median and possibly caused death. I am a full time student in college working 2 jobs so I can pay for this not even four month old $20,000 car. I am outraged that Honda did not take care of me with this. Is this wrong? I am seeking all of the assistance I can get and possible legal action. Thank you, ~jeffrey vietri.

The front suspensions failed prematurely for a 3 year old car. Both struts needed to be replaced. Not cover by warranty after 3 years.

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Loss of steering and control while driving due to defective struts. Dealer and manufacturer both aware of problem, however nation-wide back order on parts. No idea when parts will be shipped. Vehicles ability to drive safely diminishing each day. Honda does not seem to care.

While driving the vehicles front suspension failed. The dealer was notified.

There is a rattling noise coming from or between the driver and the front suspecion. Took it to the dealer they installed a small piece of gasket between the vehicle frame and the front shocks, the problem was back as I was leaving the dealer. Mr.

Vehicle makes a loud roaring sound, accompanied by shaking that is strong enough to vibrate the steering wheel and rearview mirror when accelerating from a stop.

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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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While driving at highway speeds of 70 mph vehicle pulls to the right and vibrates very hard which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.

What does it take to put NHTSA into action. Mfg. Unable to repair veh. Mfg. Dealership damaged car attempting to pry eng and suspension to align steering. Mfg. Design flaw affecting all Civic models. Poor alignment ruined 3rd set tires before 20k miles on vehicle. Veh avail for test drive to NHTSA officials. Pls respond, urgent/serious problem.

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Vehicle has constantly pulled to the left since purchase regardless of speed. Vehicle was taken to different dealerships, alignments were done and tires replaced. This did not remedy the problem.

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Son driving vehicle, heard a big, loud pop, the tire exploded, rearended another vehicle, noticed after stopping that under the vehicle, a bolt had broken.

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While turning on wet pavement, vehicle slides/loses control.