Suspension Noise Problems of Honda Civic Hybrid

I own a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid with approximately 58,000 miles. I replaced the first set of tires (dunlop) after @30,000 miles (for reference, the previous Honda accord I owned would typically go 50-80k before needing new tires). . . The tires on my Civic Hybrid were all worn on the inside and not easily visible (the outside tread looked fine) - I found this out during my annual car inspection in July/Aug 2008. At that time I had a four wheel alignment done and tires replaced before I could pass the inspection. Since then, I replaced one of the tires about a yr ago because the tire started to come apart at the seam and was making a loud thud noise. I have never run into this type of problem with a tire before and am greatful the tire didn't come totally apart (especially if my family was in the car). . . I was just at the local Honda dealer on 4/8/11 to have a recall issue (defective voltage regulator) dealt with when the dealership informed me that my front tires were in bad shape. He did not mention anything to me about a known suspension problem (technical service bulletin 08-001) which speaks to this issue causing the tires to wear prematurely though he did advise that the front tires be replaced and all four wheels be realigned. Interestingly, the last trip to this same dealership to remedy a faulty sensor in August 2010 there was no mention of tire issues or TSB 08-001 yet I've only put on 5,000 miles since that time and the tire issue should have been apparent at that time too. . . I only found out about Honda's TSB 08-001 after researching this issue on the web on 4/12/11. I am filing this complaint because I feel Honda should be held responsible for the cost of fixing this problem as it is a suspension design flaw, safety issue, and the consumer is unknowingly paying for replacement tires and alignments. I've tried to get Honda to pay for fixing the suspension issue (as per the service bulletin) but they are so far unwillingly to do that. This is a big problem.

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Defective wheel suspension on Honda Civic Hybrid leading to excessive and unsafe wear on tires with corresponding road noise. Dealer seemed puzzled why tires should be worn so quickly, suggested rotation, which we had already done according to their specifications. Dealer offered no compensation for tire wear, as they stated that tires were not under warranty. After reading numerous complaints we realize the necessity of adding ours as nothing will be done to correct this defect in design unless everyone with this problem speaks out. Dealer seems oblivous that this problem exists.

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I don't know where to turn for help my problems is that I bought a Honda civic last year 2008, for business use. My wife was using it to commuted from home to business every day. It happened yesterday (Aug/12) while she was driving down I-15 and bangerter hwy she heard a snap sound very loud under the car, she then slowed down to 60mph. The car behind her passed along side her and signaled her to pull the car over immediately. She pulled over and got out to inspect the vehicle, and she found out that the axle (suspension support) had broke off. The only thing that held the shaft from flying off the road were the brake cable and electrical cable. Thank god, nothing happened to her and my 10 month old son and my second child on the way. She immediately called me to let me know what was going on. I had her called the tow truck and to take the vehicle to larry miller Honda for now. On the same day I had to fly back to salt lake to take care of the problems. I called Honda consumer public affairs for assistance but they told me that they couldn't help me. I don't know where to turn, can you help. Thanks a million. Updated 08/19/09 photos received. Updated 08/20/09.

Increasing road noise and vibration as tires were worn irregularly over the first 14 months of operation. Vehicle became increasing unstable at highway speeds, particularly in wet or snowy road conditions or when windy. Vehicle felt as if it was darting from side to side, requiring continuous minor steering corrections, and until ultimately a reduction in speed is required to regain stable control of the car. Honda acknowledges rear suspension is the cause, but does not notify owners.

My 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid front left suspension mount is making creaking noises, the dealer said it needs replacing.

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