10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$650.00
Average Mileage:
64,025 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- report it to honda please (2 reports)
- I am about to initiate a class action lawsuit (1 reports)
- join class action law suit (1 reports)
suspension problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2008Jul 15
Civic LX 1.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
Im having the same problem as everyone else is having with the 2006, Honda Civic. Uneven rear tire wear (cupping), and a loud, vibrating noise eminating from the rear, at speeds of 70 mph or more, I think the freakin car is going to fall apart.
Initially I thought I needed an alignment. So when I took it in, I had to drop 600.00 bucks for new tires and an alignment. This was back in Nov-08. A few months ago, the same problem started to occur. my rear tires are F&%$#D UP again and the vibration noise is making me a nervous wreck. I took it to a dealer a few days ago for a recall notice. (abs sensor/wheel bearings) and asked about the uneven tire wear and noise. Two technicians admitted there is a problem with the rear suspension arm with 06 thru 08 honda civics. They told me it would cost me approximately 400 bucks to replace the upper rear arms. I asked them if that is a common problem, why hasnt a recall been issued, to which they replied Honda does not issue recalls, just the Us government.
Anyhow, the next day I called a different Honda service department and played dumb. I asked him about the rear suspension problem. He went as far as to read me the entire Honda Bulletin were Honda admits there is a problem. I called Honda Of America and filed a complaint. If they do not take care of the problem, and I mean new tires, alignment and new rear arms, I am going to contact my attorney and initiate a class action Lawsuit against Amercan Honda. I will keep you guys posted and let you know what is going on.
If you honda civic owners check http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2006/recalls.shtml and http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2006/tsbs.shtml and other sites like Edmunds forum, you will see there are at least 31 Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins on the 06 Honda Civic alone!!!! that is proposterous!!!! Is your airbag light on continously, if its not, dont worry, give it time (bulletin on that problem also). Do you hear a 'popping' noise in the front suspension while turning? Dont worry, If you dont, you will (bulletin on that problem also) 31 total!!! count them!!! this is BS. Hondas are suppose to be one of the most reliable cars out there. what the hell is going on!!!!!
2009May 06
Civic EX 4-cyl
- Manual transmission
- 118,100 miles
My problem was that it seemed like my rear wheels were destroying the inside of my tires. I thought I was doing something wrong. Finally, after 3 years of not knowing what I'm doing wrong I had a Firestone dealer align my car (with ANOTHER set of new wheels) and told me that the CAMBER of the rear tires outside of the negative end of the specifications and can not be adjusted within the spec. A little research pulled up a Honda Service Bulletin 08-001 that outlines that the rear upper control arms are faulty and can be replaced for free.
THERE IS NO WARRANTY TIME LIMIT ON THIS REPAIR! The dealer tried giving me a line of crap that my warranty expired so I'd have to pay for it. I called Honda Corporate Customer Service and they said - NO... There is no expiration or limit on replacing the rear upper control arms. However, there is a limit to Honda replacing the tires, which was my case. I still don't get that - it's not my fault. However, I'm glad that I should be able to get to the dealership and get the root cause fixed for free.
Update from Oct 16, 2009: UPDATE: Went to the dealership and they said: NO DICE. If your warranty expired, like mine did at 100,000 miles, the expense is mine to incur. When I called Honda Corporate customer service back, they changed their story, telling me the previous rep was wrong, that a service bulletin is not a recall, there is no manufacturing defect and that the expense would be mine to repair because the warranty has expired.
I can tell you that I will never buy another Honda product again. A company that needs to be sued in order for them to do the right thing is a company I do not want to do business with again. They are putting the onus of discovery on the consumer. Because I drive 45,000+ miles a year with my Civic, the time I had for discovery was far less than someone who puts, say, 20,000 miles a year on the car. The car left the manufacturing plant with rear upper control arms that caused unwanted and dangerous problems with the vehicle. I had a tire blowout on a major highway because of this nonsense.
Never again. Honda can keep their death traps. Luckily, there seems to be a class action suit in the making at merchantlaw.com. Someone here mentioned it to me and we'll see where it goes.
2009Mar 02
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 28,000 miles
First of all, I must say, I do like my car. The Honda Civic is still a very good car if you compare it to others in its class. Now, we all must understand, this is a new model and it will have its flaws. So what is the solution? FILE A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA. The more complaints they receive the better our chance that these manufacturing errors can be resolved. How do you file a complaint? You must call HONDA Corp., do not call your local dealership. Go directly to the source.
My Civic also has the tires and brakes problems. I only have 28,000. I have had to deal with "Dealership Service Departments" telling me its not the car. However, because I was able to prove to them that I don't drive very far to and from work and that my car is very well taken care of... there is no explanation to the pre-mature wear of my tires and breaks. I was able to convince them to replace both the rear control arms with the warranty. However, they do not want to cover the cost of the tires and breaks. That would be my next goal.
So the problem is this, this model's suspension has been completely re-designed. Unfortunately, engineering with the suspension was poorly handled. The rear control arms weakens easily after 12 months causing the tires to cup, un-even wear starts to form on the tires. The cupping also affects the brakes because the rear sort of drags as you drive the vehicle. To fix this problem, "HONDA" must do yet another recall and replace three things... control arm, tires and brakes. This is a very costly recall for Honda, therefore, they will try and avoid this problem as much as possible. However, if enough people complain, they will have no choice as a potential lawsuit may arise that may cost more than fixing the problem.
So please, call Honda Corp and file a complaint. Get your control arms, tires and brakes replaced. Most important, don't believe what the dealership tells you... they are working for Honda... remember.
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2009Mar 01
Civic SI 3.0L
While on the freeway I heard a noise from the rear tires. I found they were worn all the way down and cupping on the insides with lots of tread left everywhere else. It's caused by too much negative camber and there is no adjustment that was manufactured on the car. Some models of civic have had many complaints and sometimes have been retrofitted with new longer control arms (marked "C") when needed. For me with fewer sold my SI has not been documented sufficiently enough for recognition and I had to purchase an adjustable kit online to correct this manufactured defect with rear wheel alignment.
William F.
Kingman, AZ, USA
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