Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Honda Civic

Rear wheel bearings makings loud noise while driving. If wheel bearing were to go out it would be a big safety problems while driving.

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My previous complaint number can be disregarded: 10864804 the problem in the 2013 Civic turned out to be the wheel bearing and not the transmission as I first thought.

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Wheel bearing defective caused loud noise while driving.

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I am writing to express concern about an issue I recently had with my 2013 Honda Civic and to see if the issue I had is a known issue with Honda Civics. On 11 February, my car hit a curb and the Honda dealership, upon inspecting the car, told me that my front lower control arm was broken, forcing a repair of the control arm, steering knuckle, front wheel bearing, and front damper/strut. The damage allegedly caused by the curb seems excessive to the level of impact. I am aware of previous issues with control arms in Honda Civics, which is the reason I am asking if similar issues have arisen in more recent models. Please let me know if you have any additional questions about this incident or if this is part of a larger problem with Honda Civics for which they should be responsible to fix. Thank you.

2004 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle squealing noises repair and unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. The dealer informed the consumer the wheel bearing needed to be replaced and in order to fix the problem, the tires needed to be rotated and the transmission needed to be flushed. The consumer returned to the dealer, because the noise was still present. The dealer informed the consumer, she needed to drive the vehicle more. The consumer returned to the dealer several more times. The dealer then claimed the noise was due to a loose wheel bearing and it was tightened. However, the noise was still present. The consumer returned to the dealer six times, with the same problem.

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The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 20 mph, the rear of the vehicle started shaking and emitting unknown noises. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 07v399000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 30 mph over a bump the vehicle started shaking and making a strange sound from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated the rear passenger side wheel bearings were defective and referred him to the dealer. The dealer replaced the front wheel bearing. The contact stated the rear wheel bearing was not defective but the tires were causing the vehicle to shake. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 19,000.

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I replaced the original tires on my 2007 Honda Civic at 49,749 miles. I thought this was a little premature, but the tread was getting thin so I went to discount tire on 12-28-2010 and had 4 new tires placed on the vehicle. After less than 19,000 miles on the new tires, the passenger-side rear tire was making a loud noise. The technician at discount tire inspected it and stated that the inside edge of the tire is cupping (or looks choppy) and this is typically due to bad suspension, wheel bearings or alignment. I took the vehicle to tom's auto repair and had it inspected for the wheel bearings and shocks and had a 4 wheel alignment done for $55. 00. They stated the wheel bears and shocks looked fine and that the alignment wasn't that bad. I then took the car back to discount tire and they agreed to replace the passenger-side rear tire for the replacement cost of $13. 25. The technician commented that the driver-side rear tire was also starting to show signs of the same wear pattern, I. E. Cupping on the inner edge. The tire which they replaced is not available as it was disposed of by discount tire. I researched on-line and found Honda had issued technical service bulletin # 08-001 back on April 11, 2008, with a revision issued on February 5, 2009. From reading numerous on-line consumer comments about this tire issue (which is directly attributable to a Honda design flaw in the vehicle suspension), I get the feeling Honda's fix will not actually fix the problem.

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Excessive rear tire noise and wear. I have been informed there is a service bulletin on my rear upper control arms - they are not marked with a "c". (but see conditions under which I was informed, below. ) I am having the new control arms installed on 9/2/12. (I had new rear tires put on, and an alignment performed, 8/28/12. ) I spent approximately $500 on the tires/alignment. The estimate for the new control arms is approximately $350. I don't understand why I have to pay for this repair. I've noticed there are multiple complaints about excessive rear tire noise and wear (and subsequent need for rear upper control arm replacement) on Honda Civics of this vintage (2007). Why is this only being treated as a "service bulletin" rather than a "recall". By the way, I wouldn't have even known about the problem if my husband wasn't concerned that the noise was a wheel bearing that was failing. I took it to Honda to have them check out the wheel bearing and they blamed the noise on a broken tire belt. When I got home from the dealer I noticed the information on my invoice about the "service bulletin". They hadn't even mentioned it to me themselves! I have been a loyal Honda driver for approximately 15 years. As a result of this issue, plus other things about the Civic I'm just not crazy about, I will never again buy a Honda product!.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, a loud metal on metal type noise was heard from the rear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that both rear wheel bearings failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 91,000. . . . . Updated 12/03/12 the dealer informed the consumer the rear wheel bearing were about to seize and needed to be replaced. Updated 01/10/12.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the rear wheel bearing failed prematurely, causing the vehicle to move from side to side while driving. He also noticed a grinding noise coming from the rear end. The dealer had not been notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified who provided no assistance. The contact replaced the rear bearings and the o ring. The current mileage was 49,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he heard a loud noise from the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that water in the wheel bearing caused the wheel to break. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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2006 Honda Civic ex 2 door. Honda has a service bulletin for a bad rear upper control arm. Over time due to this defect inner tire wear is excessive. This can lead to tire blow out. Honda is only replacing the part when asked. Due to this defect I have gone through two sets of tires, a brake job, and now need a new wheel bearing. Honda is only willing to replace the control arm. They are charging for alignment, wheel bearing, and tires. This really seems like something that should be a recall. Tires only lasting 10,000 miles before becoming dangerous is not good.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic ex. While driving at 75 mph, the right rear wheel bearing failed, causing the rear right wheel to separate from the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle began to spin and crashed into a center median. The vehicle was then facing oncoming traffic when the front end hit the center median again, forcing the contact to pass three lanes of traffic and end up on the right sided of the road. A passenger sustained minor injuries to the back and neck and a police report was filed. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 75,613. Updated 06/15/10 updated 08/18/108jb.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and all four tires were replaced. Shortly afterwards she had all four tires rotated. After the tires were rotated she had to have a new set of tires installed. She notices a peculiar noise coming from the wheel bearings. She was in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 65,000.

Honda Civic 2006_2007 have a defect off the assembly line in the rear of the car it chews through tires due to a negative camber of the rear wheels. I am getting new upper control arms and my rear wheel bearings replaced at no cost to me,and my 2 of my tires(hopefully 4 in the end) prorated based on wear. There is a Honda service bulletin issued ion this,but I was never made aware of it. My fear is that a car owner who doesn't examine his tires closely will see no excessive wear since the negative camber effects the inside of the tires. This could result in a nasty blow out and some cases have been reported on the internet,although I can't substantiate them. I feel this is a real safety issue. I have been a long time Honda owner and love their cars,but this has really left a bad taste in my mouth that they have not been made to issue a recall on this issue. The technician admitted it is a known problem that is a design issue. I'm sure this would be a huge cost to Honda,but it's not worth someone's life. Thanks for your time.

2007 Honda Civic with uneven rear tire wear that is noticeable at 5000 miles and cups rear tires so bad by 10000 miles that there is so much noise in vehicle it sounds like the wheel bearings are shot. By 15000 miles the tires are showing cords because of uneven wear. Took it to dealer and they replaced arms on rear, sold me new tires for rear, and realigned vehicle. Said problem was corrected. Now have 11000 miles on new tires installed with same problem on new rear tires. Dealer will not fix problem. Looked on internet at same complaints on same year Honda Civic about uneven tire wear. Same problem across country with dealer not knowing how to fix and says it is an alignment problem that they will not fix. This is going to be a big problem as these cars are slowly placed into the used car market and tires are a second thought because if you are standing beside the car, the tread looks brand new while looking down on the tire and you assume it is not the source of the noise and keep driving on them. At interstate speeds a tire failure could be fatal.

Front wheel bearing failure: while driving on interstate, noted humming in front of vehicle. Continued to drive and noted only hummed above 40 mph. Changed tires and rotated wheels. Continued to hum but louder. Took it into Honda service where front wheel bearings were replace since the left had failed\, right had leaked grease. (Honda Civic 2001; 89000 miles. ) fortunately we did not wait too long.

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The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a howling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the tire shop to have the tires rotated, which did not remedy the issue. The contact went to the dealer and they test drove the vehicle. The dealer stated that the wheel bearing was defective and failed. The wheel bearing was replaced on the passenger side; however, the contact was informed that the wheel bearing on the driver side was also defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer ordered the second bearing for the driver's side repair. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 5,900 and failure mileage was approximately 5,700. Updated 07/29/08 updated 07/29/08.

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There has been uneven tire wear, particularly at the rear of our 2007 Honda Civic. Ever since we bought the car. The feathering of the tread resembled a tracking problem, but we also had wheel bearing failures. Three were replaced over the last 3 years. The dealer never checked the track despite my queries. I now find that there is a Honda service bulletin that was issued regarding rear suspension in February 2008. The dealer still hasn't addressed the problem beyond selling us new tires and adjusting the track and charging us for the full cost. They did not perform the recommended replacement of components.

Tire vibration started at 5,000 miles. Dealer rotated and balanced tires and said you are all set. Driving home on the highway noticed vibration was still present. Next visit took service for a ride and they said it sounded like bad rear wheel bearing that they did not stock. Left the car for two days and when I came pick the car up they said we changed the right front wheel bearing? I said I was told they were changing the rears? they said nope the right front was the problem. Driving at highway speed it was the same as before. Called the dealer and asked if anyone actually test drove the car after repair. Mechanic said the car was fine? brought the car back again and took the service manager for a ride he said yes it sounds like rear wheel bearings. Left the car again for two days and when I picked up the car they said they changed the rear wheel bearings and a recall that came in for the rear abs sensor and seals. Driving home same vibration. Also a rattle coming from the right side dash area was never fixed in four tries. I now have 34,000 miles and the tires are completely worn out and this would suggest that their is a severe suspension problems with the 2007 Civic lx. Dealer has no clue. Please read all the complaints on tire wear and if you are thinking Honda think again.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: wheel speed sensor and took the vehicle to his local dealer. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working properly. Four months later, the rear wheel bearings failed. The dealer identified the failure as relating to the recall and charged the contact $150 for the repair. The contact would like to be reimbursed, but the dealer refuses. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 68,000. Updated 4/23/08 the consumer stated in October he informed johnson city Honda about the wheel bearings making noise but the complaint was never confirmed and 5 months later he discovered the rear wheel was about to fall of the vehicle. Updated 04/23/08.

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph there was a wobbling noise that came from the front driver side tire. The vehicle has been towed to the dealership three times for inspections and repairs. They replaced the front wheel bearings each time, however the problem still exists. The manufacturer has not been alerted.

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My 2001 Honda Civic ex srs light came up last week. This car had lot of issues since I bought in 2000 December 1. Radio replaced 1 month after purchase. 2. Right front side wheel bearing was replaced within 6 months under warranty. It failed again in 2005. I had it replaced again in 2005 for $500. 3. Side airbag light reset within 2 years. It came back again in 2000. The dealer doesn't know what is causing the problem. Its going to cost me $600 to replace the sensor. 4. Front side windows get stuck and don't roll up properly in cold weather. In 2003 dealer replaced the motor for $600 but still doesn't work. 5. Replaced front struts in 2006 6. Power steering pump failed in 2006 will cost me $500 to replace. 7. Srs light came up and stays on in 2006. Don't know what it will take to get this repaired. Overall I think 2001 Civic is a piece of junk.

Ball bearings on both front wheels failed. Caused noise when driven, when vehicle was taken to the dealership they said this normally should not happen, it was just a part that happened to fail. Paid $722. 20 to have parts replaced.

I bought my 2004 Civic lx 2 door, thinking that I would not have the problems of a used car I was certainly wrong. The first problem was that I never received a copy of or signed the pre delivery inspection check list. I had my car up to the dealership at just over 3,000 miles for its first alignment. Then, I had problems with the car not starting. Sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't. It didn't depend on the temperature outside or the amount of gas in the car. Sometimes when it would start, it would crank out as if I was letting out the clutch too fast. But on many attempts to restart the vehicle it would crank, but would never turn over or fire. Had the car up to the dealership once again for the starting problem , but they said since there weren't any error codes, there was nothing that they could do the car seemed fine. My latest problem; at just over 9,000 miles, I just had my front left wheel bearing replaced. ! once again my alignment was done. Everything has been covered under warranty. But what is going to go wrong next??? I certainly wouldn't recommend a Honda to anyone I know.

The wheel bearing snapped, which caused the tire to wobble.

The left rear wheel bearing snapped without warning, caused the tire to wobble and made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.

Right pull & wandering experienced at freeway speeds since purchase of vehicle oct. 1999. Returned for alignment shortly after purchase. Alignment done, still slight right pull and definite wandering still present. Returned today for recheck. Mechanic test drove with me in car. He acknowledges wandering/washboarding, but claims he doesn't feel it is abnormal. Another mechanic took me out for a drive to determine source of problem, me or the car. Mechanic determined unusual washboarding. States will contact Honda tech. For assistance with problem. After I left, svc. Writer and second mechanic took another Civic for test drive. Experienced same problem with having to constantly correct steering to keep vehicle in its own lane. Called me just before 5pm p. S. T. To ask me what I would do if they told me it was a characteristic of the Civic's since another new car on the lot drove the same way. I responded stating I saw nothing in the purchase contracts that warned me of a "steering characteristic" that I would have to put up with, nor did I know Honda made their cars without the ability to have the caster or camber adjustments corrected. If I knew this car was going to handle as poorly on the freeway as it does, I wouldn't have purchased it. The specifications in the owners manual cannot possibly be met due to the lack of foresight by Honda. I have a copy of the alignment settings before the first alignment was initiated as well as the results of the first alignment, which are unacceptable based on the unstable, unpredictable steering and handling characteristics exhibited by this "new" car. If Honda can not fix this car correctly so as not to shorten the life of the tires or put undue stress on the front suspension, rear suspension, and related wheel bearings, then they can just take this car back and reimburse me for my purchase. I have already wasted 3 hours buying this car and over 5 hours in the service department dealing with the current problem. *.

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