9.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,600.00
Average Mileage:
63,138 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- engine block replacement (4 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2008Sep 23
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 61,600 miles
pourus head ? what the heck is that ? i had not purchased the extended warranty - no need its a Honda right ? On the highway, overheated and lost power, had to be towed. Initially i was told if I had an extended warranty it would be covered but since I didn't the cost could be 5,000 + but the dealer would check with the local rep.to see if there was anything they could do. The dealer than asked for proof of regular oil changes and since I was able to provide the receipts all within the 10,000 range, they stated it was covered -under warranty just like if i had purchased it -- they charged me a 100 deductible and the cost of a new starter coil.
2008Apr 20
Civic EX 1.8L 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 65,244 miles
While driving I noticed steam coming from engine compartment and looked at the engine coolant gauge and realized engine was over heating. Got car towed to local Honda dealership and told that engine had to be replaced due to a "porous" engine block failure. They said it was a manufacturing defect. Car was out of warranty at 105,000 kms and dealer would not fix for free so I had to fight with Honda Canada. They fixed the engine for free (put new short block in and sent head out to be rebuilt).
2008Feb 02
Civic EX 1.8L 4
- Manual transmission
- 49,710 miles
I was out of town when I smelled anti-freeze burning and the temp gauge was heading north. Went to closest Honda dealer. I was told that the engine block casting was porous and anti-freeze was leaching out. It took two weeks to repair, but warranty covered the cost of repair. No problems since.
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2009Sep 03
Civic 4 cyl
Engine coolant is leaking through a porous portion of the engine block. The block is not cracked but the surface of the engine block has visible pores. It is an obvious casting defect and not a mileage, maintenance, or use dependent problem. After three weeks of avoidance and unreturned calls, Honda has chosen to hide behind the 60,000 mile warranty. Interesting that the new head of Honda America was on the front page of the Sunday business section purporting his commitment to quality.
Do not plan on your Honda lasting past 60,000 miles. Be sure to factor the cost of an extended warranty into your cost of ownership.
Tom H.
Columbus, OH, USA
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