7.3
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$336.00
Average Mileage:
20,257 miles
Total Complaints:
9 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- replace right rear tire (2 reports)
- fix misalignment (1 reports)
- get alignment and 4 new tires for 1 year old car! (1 reports)
- replace tires - honda will pay half (1 reports)
suspension problem
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2011Feb 01
Civic EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 12,000 miles
The dealership told us that the right rear tire was starting to wear about a year ago. I took in articles about the problem that I found on this site, and the said it had nothing to do with the 2009 Civic.
NOW they are telling me that I need a new right rear tire BAD at 20K miles. The car shakes at higher speeds, and generally I am sorry I ever bought the car!
2009Nov 23
Civic EXL
- Manual transmission
- 18,641 miles
My 2009 Honda Civic EXL sedan purchased in Canada started to develop handling problems and vibrations near 30,000km. I had removed my summer tires to install winter tires when I noticed excessive diagonal and edge wear. I immediately had the vehicle suspension checked and a four wheel alignment completed. I had followed the vehicle maintenance schedule and rotated my vehicle tires when required. Vehicle handling improved while the winter tires were installed, but as soon as the summer tires were installed the same poor handling and vibrations returned. More alignments and tire rotations followed and soon the winter tires started to develop the same poor handling characteristics. At 80,000km after installing my summer tires I went back to the Honda Dealer for another tire rotation and four wheel alignment and was advised that an alignment was no longer possible because of excessive and uneven tire wear. I was concerned there was some sort of defect because of the vehicle history of poor handling. I checked the internet and found that Honda Service Bulletin # 08-001 attempted to address a defect affecting the alignment/geometry of the Class Vehicles' rear suspension as noted in a Class Action lawsuit against Honda in the USA. When I called my Honda Dealer in Canada with this information I was advised that the service bulletin only applied to Honda vehicles in the USA. Also, after completing a VIN check on my vehicle, the service adviser stated there were no Canadian service bulletins related to my vehicle. A Honda Canada customer service representative also completed and VIN check on my vehicle and found no relevant service bulletins. I am concerned about the poor handling, excessive and uneven tire wear characteristics of my vehicle and would like to hear from any other Honda Canada vehicle owners with the same concerns. I hope Honda Canada takes responsibility for any suspension defect before any more tires are wasted!
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2010Jun 17
Civic EXL 1.8L
- Manual transmission
- 13,997 miles
Purchased new 2009 Honda Civic 4 Dr. in December 2009.
At first we thought it was snow in the tires, as the car vibrated
at highway speeds. We had to purchase a used right rear tire as
the original tires were at 7/32 and the right rear tire was at 5/32.
The car only had 22,526 km. That was only the beginning of our problems....
2011Jun 17
Civic EXL 1.8L
- Manual transmission
- 39,771 miles
As these were now the original tires that were on the car when we
bought it and we were back to summer ( one year later)
we will continue to run them, only now we will have 2 auto salvage tires
on the car as another tire ( because of rotation) has prematurely
worn out on the right rear of the car.... defective tires..... not,
Honda suspension problem that has been covered up?
I see that there is now a class action law suit being organized
against Honda for this issue.
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2011Jan 01
Civic LX 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
Purchased 2009 Honda Civic as certified with 5200 on the odometer. Have had the tires rotated every 5000 miles at the same time as the oil change. Drove from Florida to New York roundtrip during summer with luggage and kids in the back. After last oil-change and tire rotation noticed noise coming from rear of car. Called dealership and was told need to check rear -bearing. Have not taken to the dealership yet but had balance rechecked and noticed rear tire has less tread than the rest of tires was also informed that the tires are not under warranty so good-luck. Service advisers only want to "pad' your bill when you take the car in for service. Honda doesn't seem to care about this issue as most consumers are just replacing tires. Who replaces tires at 20,000 miles? This car came equipped with Goodyear Eagles. I presently own 3 Toyotas including a Tundra and have never had to change tires before 50,000 miles. Honda doesn't seem to care and probably won't until someone wins a settlement against them. First and last Honda I plan to own and will trade this piece of crap in for another Toyota or probably a Nissan. Will take to the dealership but doubt if the dealer or Honda will fix this as the TSB only covers up to 2008 models.
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2010Oct 07
Civic
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
My rear tires have abnormal wear. The car has barely 25000 miles on it. I was told that the Civic has a problem with this kind of wear if there is any weight in the trunk or you carry passengers in the back seat. I just went on a trip of almost 6000 miles and by the end of the trip I was hearing the rear tires making noise. I might have had 40 - 60 lbs of weight in the trunk with baggage etc. during the trip.
If Honda has know about this problem, why haven't they fixed it. This means that Honda doesn't care and is selling a defective product. It is obvious that their engineers are too lazy to do their jobs and find a way to fix this problem. It's either that or Honda just doesn't care about anything but the DOLLAR.
2010Jun 04
Civic LX 2.4L 4
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
The car is 1 year old, we brought it in twice for oil changes when the light came on. we started hear a noise from the back tires after the second oil change. We drove it 2300 miles too Florida from Utah. Brought it to a dealer in Ocala, FL. They said the alignment stripes were off and all four tire had different ware. Basically the Utah dealership screwed me by moving the alignment and having to buy 4 new tires and a alignment for $600. Not under bumper to bumper warranty? Ken Garf of Utah is a dis-honest dealer. I would never use his service or dealership again and will e-mail all the people were I work what a piece of SH-- his dealership is.
2009Jun 08
Civic ES
- Automatic transmission
- 18,900 miles
My rear tires were becoming very loud. I had it serviced and was told that the car need new tires and an alignment. I also called American Honda and was told these were wear items and not covered. ONLY the rear tires were worn just on the inside edge (both). This started at 18,000 miles. (I'm not sure if my improved gas mileage will afford thsi rapid a tire exchange.)
I was told this was due to not rotating every 7500 miles. I have experienced this before in another brand of car, but it took 40,000 miles, They mentioned that I must be hitting curbs, running over speed bumps, anything but mis-adjusted alignment as new.
The Good News? I was told that now with new tires and a correct alignment these should be good for a long time. I even get free rotation from Honda. The new tires are same as what came with the car, Bridgestone 50,000 mile tires. I will report again if these do not make it anywhere near 50,000 miles.
I was told that there was a "control arm" problem with 2008 Civics but nothing on the 2009. Yet.
I will be switching back to Toyota (Honda appears not to care) or maybe even give Ford a chance again.
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2009Dec 16
Civic LX 4 cyl
I am putting my 4th set of tires on my 2009 Civic purchased on 8/14/09. My first set was at 12,000 miles! My car currently has 58,000 miles on it. The car was in and out of the shop for front end issues for months. I assumed when that issue was resolved and I replaced the tires out of my pocket, the issue would be resolved! It was not, as you see, working on a 4th set of tires, which is ridiculous. Every other vehicle I have ever had has gotten at least 36,000 miles out of a set of tires!
lacresia
Hughes Springs, TX, USA
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