Hood Problems of Honda Civic

Hood was loose causing vibration.

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Hood prop rod broke. Had slammed down & missed owner's arm. Took vehicle to mechanic, and was informed that it was designed to break & not damage hood. Hood prop was crimped & could break easily. Hood prop was replaced.

The support rod for the hood is approximately 1 ft. In length, and is located approximately one foot from the hood hinge. The support rod also contains a manufactured bend in the center that is meant to fold under pressure. It failed. Slight pressure was applied to the hood while in the raised position between 1. 5 and 3. 5 inches . The hood bent on the rod. There was no extra reinforcement in the manufactured placement area provided for the rod. The damage is minimal. . . . . Only a 1/4 inch dimple in the hood, but the hood is so thin that the only manufacturer recommended repair is complete replacement of the hood. I feel that this is a definite design flaw; the entire weight of the hood pivots on the rod at only one foot in distance from the fulcrum(hinge). Physically it is a certainty that damage is inevitable.

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Defective reaction to sunlight. White "chalky spots" appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.

While looking under the hood, it bent in half and fell while driver was under it. The dealer has been notified.

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Hood assembly failure.