2005 HONDA Civic Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
96 complaints
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V370000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact has stated that they were not aware they the vehicle had previously been in a crash or that it was missing an airbag at the time of purchase.
May 20, 2022
My mother in law was driving on a 5 lane highway and pulled out of a driveway onto the road and was attempting to make a right merge to make a right turn traveling about 10-15 mph as she was engaged in a left hand entry onto road and was about 90% complete in her maneuver and was tboned in driver side fender and door by a 2017 Mercedes’ cls at 60 mph. She was unconscious and pulled from vehicle with unknown but assumed head trauma determined later to be left frontal, right frontal, left temporal expanding hematomas in the brain, fractures of c4-c7 vertebrae, rib fractures L#3-6, #10-12, R#3, sacrum, and pelvis. 250ml R hemothorax, 1250ml L hemothorax, 250 ml hemoperitoneum, laceration of left diaphragm leaflet with herniation of left kidney into chest cavity, contusions of chest, abdomen, R arm, L arm, R leg and L leg. She died as a result of the injuries received in accident less than 24 hours later and never regained consciousness since impact. Cause of death was blunt force trauma due to MVA. She was a restrained driver in 2 vehicle MVA and police reports indicate that none of her air bags deployed upon or after impact. Other driver sustained fractured ankle with all air bags deployed. Vehicle collision occurred in state of Georgia susceptible to high humidity and high ambient temperatures. Bystanders pulled my mother in law from the vehicle as she was unconscious because there was reported fire and smoke from underneath the drivers seat that the bystanders deemed it necessary to extricate her from the vehicle prior to EMS, fire or police arrival. I suspect that the airbags SHOULD have deployed at this severe of g-force and trajectory impact. Ironic NONE of the airbags opened. Maybe she would be alive if at least one opened and did it’s job. Accident occurred on 2/9/22 and vehicle was totaled and donated to local governmental agency for fire rescue training. No other passengers were involved other than 2 drivers. Impact recorded on cctv by nearby business.
May 04, 2022
The contact's grandson owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated her grandson was driving at approximately 70 mph when he dozed off and crashed into another vehicle. The contact and her husband were driving in front of the grandson's vehicle and the contact's husband witnessed the collision from his rearview mirror. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's grandson later went to the hospital for injuries sustained from the seat belt digging into his chest and had a cut on his arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, then to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the mechanics. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Invalid VIN.
Oct 12, 2021
Air bag light came on due to cable reel (clockspring) failure. I called Honda and they said I would have to pay for repair and dealer said $450 cost. I bought cable reel at NAPA auto parts for $146 and installed it myself but air bag light stays on. I researched technical service bulletins and find updates to vehicle software to resolve the air bag indicator staying on even when reset. I called Honda again and they said air bags covered until 2022 but I would have to pay a dealer to evaluate the system. I repaired the cable reel at my cost and my labor and I think Honda since air bag related should cover the repair of the cable reel and update the vehicle firmware and if needed replace the air bag under the 20 year safety related federal law. Considering the history of air bag issues I would think Honda would offer to have my vehicle inspected at no cost to me and refund what I have receipts for.
Sep 03, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Jul 12, 2021
+ 91 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
27 complaints
THIS CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. UNKNOWN TO ME, IT CAME THAT WAY FROM THE DEALER. A COUPLE HONDA DEALERSHIPS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. IT FIRST STARTED SLIPPING AROUND 40,000 MILES. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THIS WAS WHEN THEY TOLD ME OF THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THE RECOMMENDED FIXES. THE TRANSMISSION INITIALLY FAILED AT 54,300 MILES. STEVENS CREEK HONDA CLEANED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SPECIAL DETERGENT AND REPLACED THE FLUID. THEY SAID IF THE PROBLEM CAME UP AGAIN BEFORE 109,000 MILES THEY WOULD HAVE TO ?BURNISH? THE TRANSMISSION. WHAT I DIDN?T REALIZE IS THAT THE DETERGENT CLEANING WAS A ?BAND-AID? FIX SO THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD AVOID THE MORE COSTLY FIXES THEY WERE OBLIGATED TO PERFORM UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LAWSUIT. THE CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY AGAIN. I WOULD HAVE THE FLUID REPLACED MORE THAT NORMAL DURING SERVICE VISITS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AT 124,700 MILES. NOW THEY DON?T WANT TO COVER THE COST BECAUSE IT IS NOW LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, OR COVERED BY THE TERMS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THIS IS ESSENTIALLY FRAUD. THEY DID A CHEAP INEFFECTIVE CLEANING IN ORDER TO AVOID AND EXPENSIVE REPAIR THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO DO. ALSO, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILS, I HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I WILL NEVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN?? *TR
Sep 12, 2014
THIS CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. UNKNOWN TO ME, IT CAME THAT WAY FROM THE DEALER. A COUPLE HONDA DEALERSHIPS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. IT FIRST STARTED SLIPPING AROUND 40,000 MILES. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THIS WAS WHEN THEY TOLD ME OF THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THE RECOMMENDED FIXES. THE TRANSMISSION INITIALLY FAILED AT 54,300 MILES. STEVENS CREEK HONDA CLEANED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SPECIAL DETERGENT AND REPLACED THE FLUID. THEY SAID IF THE PROBLEM CAME UP AGAIN BEFORE 109,000 MILES THEY WOULD HAVE TO 'BURNISH' THE TRANSMISSION. WHAT I DIDN'T REALIZE IS THAT THE DETERGENT CLEANING WAS A 'BAND-AID' FIX SO THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD AVOID THE MORE COSTLY FIXES THEY WERE OBLIGATED TO PERFORM UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LAWSUIT. THE CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY AGAIN. I WOULD HAVE THE FLUID REPLACED MORE THAT NORMAL DURING SERVICE VISITS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AT 124,700 MILES. NOW THEY DON'T WANT TO COVER THE COST BECAUSE IT IS NOW LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, OR COVERED BY THE TERMS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THIS IS ESSENTIALLY FRAUD. THEY DID A CHEAP INEFFECTIVE CLEANING IN ORDER TO AVOID AND EXPENSIVE REPAIR THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO DO. ALSO, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILS, I HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I WILL NEVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN *TR
Sep 12, 2014
THE CAR HAS BEGUN MAKING A LOUD NOISE, WHEN IN GEAR, THIS IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR, BUT WHENEVER I AM IN DRIVE IT MAKES THIS LOUD GRINDING NOISE. IF I AM IN NEUTRAL NO NOISE AT ALL. AND SOMETIMES EVEN IN DRIVE IS INTERMITTENT. *TR
Oct 15, 2012
THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION, TOOK TO HONDA CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE THROWOUT BEARING AND TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH AS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, GET A CALL WHEN THEY HAVE CLUTCH OFF AND TOLD ME ITS THE BEARINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, AND VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON HONDA CIVICS AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE. *TR
Mar 12, 2012
HORRIBLE NOISE COMING FROM MY '05 CIVIC LX'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION. NOISE HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE; STARTED AT 115K MILES. I HAVE SPOKE WITH A FEW MECHANICS AND THEY TOLD ME MOST HONDAS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1800 999 1009 AND THEY DIDN'T WANTED TO FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. *TR
Feb 23, 2012
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
24 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and ceased with the RPM level rising. The vehicle then loss motive power. The contact was awaiting a tow to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,361.
Jul 13, 2021
SPEEDOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING. TRIED RESETTING, BUT TO NO AVAIL. ALL OTHER GAUGES WORK. DIFFERENT GAUGE CLUSTER WORKS FINE
Sep 15, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROACHING SOME TRAFFIC, SLOWING FROM ABOUT 60MPH TO A STOP. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN, I NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE RPM WAS STAYING RELATIVELY CONSTANT (VEHICLE WAS NOT DOWNSHIFTING), I COULD HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING, AND THE BRAKES SEEMED LESS EFFECTIVE AT SLOWING MY VEHICLE. IT ESSENTIALLY FELT AS THOUGH I HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON, BUT IT WASN'T CANCELLED BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO NOT HIT TRAFFIC STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME, BUT HAD TO QUICKLY SWITCH TO NEUTRAL TO STOP COMPLETELY. WHEN I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE RPMS JUMPED UP BEFORE DROPPING BACK DOWN AFTER A FEW SECONDS. I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE TO MOVE OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR SEEMED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. AFTER SHUTTING MY CAR OFF, CHECKING THE FOOT WELL FOR OBVIOUS ISSUES WITH THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDALS, AND WAITING A FEW MINUTES, I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE. EVERYTHING SEEMED TO FUNCTION AS USUAL, SO I REENTERED THE FREEWAY CAUTIOUSLY. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE LATER, AFTER GETTING UP TO THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC (ABOUT 50 MPH), I NOTICED THE SAME ISSUE: THE CAR MAINTAINED A CONSTANT SPEED EVEN WHEN MY FOOT WAS OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. I PRESSED THE BRAKE TO SLOW BACK DOWN AND GET TO THE SHOULDER, BUT THE ENGINE KEPT TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL, THE RPM SPIKED BEFORE SLOWING BACK DOWN TO IDLE. THE CAR IDLES FINE, AND THE ISSUE ISN'T VERY APPARENT AT LOWER SPEEDS. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT MY FLOOR MATS WERE NOT ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE WERE NO OTHER ITEMS IN THE FOOT WELL WHICH MAY HAVE INTERFERED WITH EITHER PEDAL, AND MY FOOT WAS NOT HITTING BOTH PEDALS WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE.
Feb 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING AREA, THE VEHICLE UNINTENDLY ACCELERATED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A FAILURE CODE WAS LOCATED AT THE THROTTLE BODY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Dec 04, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. MA 08/13/15 THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE RACING CONTINUED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RE-STARTED. UPDATED 08/27/15*JB
Jun 23, 2015
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STRUCTURE
15 complaints
THE HOOD LATCH HAS BROKEN THROUGH NORMAL USE. THE BOTTOM PIECE THAT SECURES TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR BROKE AT THE SCREWS THAT SECURE IT. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT IS COVERED THROUGH A SAFETY ISSUE OR WARRANTY? I CAN'T ATTACH A PICTURE OR DOCUMENTATION, BECAUSE CURRENTLY MY HOOD IS BEING HELD DOWN BY STRAPS ON THE INSIDE. I HAD NOTICED THE HOOD LIFTING UP WHILE DRIVING AND DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AFTER OPENING THE HOOD.
Nov 06, 2018
THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING ALL OVER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AND A HALF AGO. I KNOW THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THIS IN THE 2006 MODEL AND THINK IT SHOULD BE EXTENDED.
Nov 01, 2017
PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF...HONDA AMERICAN SAID NO HELP CAUSE OF THE AGE....BUT ONLY 38K AND GARAGE KEPT IT SHOULD NEVER PEEL NO MATTER WHAT AGE AND EXCELLENT CONDITON OF THE VEHICLE
Sep 07, 2017
I'VE BEEN NOTICING THAT THE PAINT ON MY CAR IS SLOWLY PEELING OFF OF MY HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK. THE HOOD IS THE WORST. IS THERE ANY WAY THAT THIS CAN BE FIXED? THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.
Mar 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATER FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 14, 2015
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11 complaints
Hagerstown Honda is 80 plus miles away from my house. My ignition failed which is a very common problem in that generation of all Honda vehicles. My ignition failed and I had it replaced by a local mechanic with genuine Honda parts. All dealerships including Honda run a monopoly on reprogramming ignition. The local mechanic taped the old key under the dash to get the car started. Not long after my hybrid battery failed and I had it replaced at Hagerstown Honda. I told them to reprogram the ignition. They said they would do it and never did it. Not long after the car refused to start and I found out from the local mechanic that Hagerstown Honda never reprogrammed the ignition. Car has sat in my driveway for years with me renewing tags. Honda started calling me and sending me letters via USPS about thd airbag. I told them to not call me anymore. My father had the same problem with his 2004 Honda Accord. Honda stalked and harassed us for years, supposedly on behalf of your agency. Honda has violated FCC regulations. I wrote a letter to Maryland state and they forwarded it to Honda serving as a cease and disist. They haven't complied. I sent a copy a complaint to your agency which was forwarded to Honda and they decided to stalk and harass me through email. I've had to unsubscribe twice. The car has been sitting so long the frame is probably totaled. I want a new car or money in the equivalent to a new car and compensated for the harassment.
Aug 09, 2023
2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN , IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE , KEY WILL NOT TURN EITHER WAY IN IGNITION , DROVE TO STORE ,, WHEN I CAME OUT OF STORE ,, IGNITION WAS LOCKED UP ,, HONDA HAD IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ,, WHEN I CALLED THEM , THEY SAID IT WASN'T ON LIST OF RECALLS , THO THEY HAD OVER 1 MILLION REPLACED IN OTHER VEHICLES ,,, SOMEHOW IN HONDA'S THEORY , MY SITUATION IS DIFFERENT , GO FIGURE !!
Feb 13, 2018
CAR LOCKS ITSELF IMMEDIATELY WHEN CAR KEY IS INSIDE. IF YOU PUT YOUR CHILD INSIDE AND CAR KEY IS INSIDE WHILE YOU ARE TRYING TO CLOSE BACK DOOR AFTER PUTTING YOUR CHILD IN CAR SEAT AND COME TO DRIVE DOOR, CAR LOCKS ITSELF IMMEDIATELY ON CLOSING BACK DOOR EVEN REMOTE KEY IS INSIDE. ESSENTIALLY IT LOCKS YOUR CHILD INSIDE CAR UNTIL YOU BRAKE WINDOW OR CALL SOMEBODY TO OPEN CAR FOR YOU. IMAGINE IT HAPPENS IN HOT SUMMER AND YOUR BABY LOCKS INSIDE THE CAR.
Mar 17, 2016
CRANKED CAR WENT TO WORK GOT BACK IN CAR IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN HAD A COUPLE OF TIMES GIVE ME A FIT SAME SYMPTOMS AS ALL THE OTHER RECALLS. *TR
Aug 14, 2013
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2005. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW WEEKS AGO AND HAS SINCE REMAINED ON. TOOK CAR TO AUTOZONE FOR COMPUTER ASSESSMENT AND WAS REPORTED THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE OXYGEN SENSORS ATTACHED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP REPORTED AN ISSUE WITH THE SOFTWARE. UPDATE IS AVAILABLE, HOWEVER THEY ARE ISSUING A CHARGE OF $70.00 TO UPDATE AND THEREFORE FIX THE ISSUE. *TR
Apr 03, 2011
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11 complaints
THE NEED TO REPLACE 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUE TO AN ENGINE LIGHT ERROR VEH CODE P2000 CAT EFFICIENCY. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
REPLACE CAT CONVERTER ON HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
AT ONLY 4 YEARS OF AGE, MY HONDA CIVIC HYBRID NEEDS A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND IN SEARCHING THE INTERNET, COMING ACROSS HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF POSTS ON VARIOUS WEB SITES, IT SEEMS THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE REPLACING THEIR HONDA CIVIC CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BEFORE THE CAR TURNS 5 YEARS OLD. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PART, OVER $1200 TO REPLACE, SO WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL ON THIS PART. IF IT IS NOT REPLACED IN CARS, I AM TOLD THAT THE CAR EMITS BAD GASES IN THE AIR. I LIVE IN A COUNTY WHERE EMISSIONS IS NOT PART OF THE INSPECTION, SO I WANT IT REPLACED, BUT CAN'T AFFORD IT AND DON'T HAVE TO REPLACE IT. WITH THAT MANY GOING BAD, CAN'T THERE BE A RECALL SO THESE CARS DO NOT EMIT BAD GASES IN THE AIR??? *TR
May 14, 2009
AFTER ABOUT 75,000 MILES ON MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC, I BEGAN TO NOTICE I GOT A HEADACHE AND UPSET STOMACH WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER DISCOVERED A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND INDICATED THE POSSIBILITY OF CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERING THE CABIN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. I HAVE NOT YET REPAIRED THE CONDITION SINCE THE REPAIR COST IS VERY HIGH, ABOUT $1000. I HAVE SINCE HEARD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND NOT A RESULT OF AGE OR ABUSE. *TR
Apr 03, 2009
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER IS NOT PROTECTED AND THE DEALER SAID EVEN SMALLEST PEBBLE CAN PUNCTURE. *TR
Jul 30, 2008
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
The air bag light came on in April of 2022 indicating that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a car accident. We took the car to the Honda dealership and the mechanic diagnosed it as a bad seat-belt tensioner and confirmed that the part is under warranty by American Honda. The dealership requested the part from American Honda and they have failed to provide the part to the dealership stating that is is not available. They have given us ETAs for the part but it has never arrived. We requested a rental car to drive while waiting for the part but were denied by both American Honda and the dealership. American Honda's response is that the car just should not be driven. We cannot sell the car while this light in on but need to continue to drive the car for work. The air bag light remains on and still will not deploy if an accident were to occur causing a significant safety risk. We have not involved police or insurance representatives or any other outside parties aside from American Honda and the dealership. We spoke with a representative,at American Honda today who again confirmed that they do not have the part, do not have an ETA on the part and will not pay for a safe vehicle to drive. Considering the amount of time that has elapsed, they are clearly in violation of their warranty.
Feb 02, 2024
- Sensor in seatbelt, causing airbags not to deploy (airbag light is on) -Since the airbags will not deploy, this is a danger -The dealer, Avalon Honda, confirmed that replacement of this part is warrantied for life by Honda. They are willing to replace it at no cost but the part has been on "Critical Back Order" status since the problem emerged for us (November 2022). Avalon Honda has not been able to get the part (for the driver's side seatbelt) and my daughter's safety is at risk. Honda warranties this for life BECAUSE it is a safety issue. I've been more than patient and now need help getting Honda to move. -Yes there is a warning light, the airbag light is on. It first appeared in November of 2022. In February Avalon Honda obtained the part "through other means" for the passenger side seatbelt despite the "critical back order" excuse from Honda. Since February I have been waiting for the OTHER (driver's side) seatbelt sensor to be replaced. I was told in February that the part would be available at the end of April. That time has come and gone and I now need help to force Honda to act. -Part number is 04816-S5D-A02ZC
May 18, 2023
I took my car to Balise Honda in West Warwick, RI for the recall Tikata air bags. The light went off after repaired. However light then came on for Code 9-3. Seatbelt driver. A part for metal part of belt has been ordered a month ago and can't get answer and I am now due for Inspection and will face suspension of my regestration and will have no use of car.
Apr 29, 2023
THE CAR GIVING WEIRD SOUND AND WELL AS SOMETIMES IT'S SHOWING THE AIRBAG INDICATOR EVEN AFTER RECALL SO PLEASE HELP
Mar 21, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEATBELT WAS DIFFICULT TO TIGHTEN AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE HAD ALSO BEEN A COMPONENT THAT WAS COMING APART UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 06/17/14 MA UPDATED 8/23/2017*CN
Apr 22, 2014
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ENGINE
9 complaints
Pushrods going through engine and shredding bottom half of motor. I know many 05 Honda civic owners who have had the same issues
Sep 04, 2025
YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS FROM AUTOZONE INDICATED MISFIRE CODES OF 1, 3, 4, AND RANDOM MISFIRE. RADIATOR FLUID STARTED TO GO DOWN IN ENGINE WITHOUT DRAWING RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR FOLLOWING A ROUTINE CHANGING OF THE ENGINE BELT IN JUNE 2020. MECHANIC FAILED TO REFILL THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR, BUT MECHANIC AND HONDA DEALERSHIP REPORT THIS WOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. A SIMILAR PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR HAD 88,000 MILES ON IT, AND A MECHANIC IN SILICON VALLEY FAILED TO REHOOK UP THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR WHILE WORKING ON THE SRS. AFTER DRIVING 699 MILES TO PORTLAND, OR, THE CAR OVERHEATED ON A CITY STREET, WAS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED, AND TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE GARAGE FOUND RADIATOR FLUID TO BE LOW IN THE RADIATOR, REFILLED IT, LET IT IDLE FOR TWO HOURS, AND THE CAR WAS THEN DRIVEN TO SEATTLE, AND IMMEDIATELY TO THE BAY AREA AFTER THAT. WHILE CROSSING THE CALIFORNIA BORDER IN THE MOUNTAINS AND SNOW, THE HEAD GASKET COMPLETELY FAILED, AND THE CAR WAS NO LONGER DRIVEABLE. STATE PATROL GAVE ME A RIDE TO YREKA WHERE I PURCHASED A GALLON OF RADIATOR FLUID FROM BAXTER AUTO PARTS, AND LIMPED BACK TO THE BAY AREA TO HAVE A HEAD GASKET DONE AT THE COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA. THE MECHANIC WHO DID THE SRS REPORTS THE HOSE NOT BEING HOOKED UP WOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT THIS CAR WAS MORE PRONE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE FACT THAT BOTH HEAD GASKETS FAILED WITH THE RESERVOIR NOT BEING HOOKED UP OR OPERABLE RAISES A NUMBER OF QUESTIONS. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO HONDA AMERICA, BUT HONDA SAYS THEY HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION, NOR HAS A RECALL BEEN FILED. RESEARCH SUGGEST THAT HONDA CIVIC ENGINES FROM 2001-2005 HAVE A MUCH HIGHER INCIDENCE OF HEAD GASKET FAILURES, AND I AM WONDERING WHY HONDA HASN'T RECALLED THE HEAD GASKET?
Dec 16, 2020
OVERHEATING LEAD TO CRACKED BLOCK AND EVENTUALLY COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. STARTING 2006-? THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THESE ENGINES. AFTER LOOKING AT MANY HONDA CIVICS FOR SALE THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM SPANNING MORE YEARS. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED.
Dec 13, 2019
I PAID $4,200 IN A CASHIERS CHECK 9/12/2018 FOR A CAR. OWNER TOLD ME IT HAD BEEN TESTED AND LOOKED OVER BY HIS MECHANICS AND THAT IF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION OCCURRED THAT IT WAS UNDER A GUARANTEE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, 9/13/2018, I HEARD STRANGE SOUNDS FROM ENGINE AND CAR FREQUENTLY JERKED FORWARD. TOOK IT TO SOUTH TACOMA HONDA TO INSPECT VEHICLE FOR $143.13. WAS TOLD VALVES NEED TO BE ADJUSTED AND WOULD COST NEARLY $500. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THE MANAGER NAMED CHOCOLATE. TOLD ME TO TAKE CAR TO 161 GARAGE TO GET FIXED OVER WEEKEND. THAT MONDAY WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T COMPLETE JOB AND TO HAVE HONDA COMPLETE JOB. CHOCOLATE RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO GET CAR TO HONDA TO HAVE THEM ADJUST THE VALVES AND HE WOULD PAY FOR IT WHEN IT WAS FINISHED. HE DID NOT SHOW BACK UP AND BOTH MYSELF AND THE HONDA SERVICE REPS HAD TO CALL HIM FOR PAYMENT. WORKED OUT PAYMENT IN THE MORNING IF HIS DEALERSHIP AGREED. HONDA REP CALLED DEALERSHIP ASKING REPEATEDLY FOR AN OWNER OR MANAGER AND NEVER GOT STRAIGHT ANSWER. WHEN EXPLAINING MY SITUATION AND INQUIRING AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT FROM CHOCOLATE, PERSON ON PHONE FROM THE DEALERSHIP BEGAN BAD MOUTHING THEIR OWN EMPLOYEE SAYING HE WAS A NOBODY AND ADMITTED THEY LIED ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE CAR TELLING THE HONDA REP 'SO WHAT.' WAS ABLE TO TAKE CAR BUT WAS TOLD ME TO RETURN IF THE PAYMENT WAS NOT MADE THE NEXT MORNING. THAT MORNING, 9/18/2018, MY GIRLFRIEND AGREED TO DRIVE ME TO WORK AND GO BACK IN IF HONDA CALLED. BUT CAR DIED ON THE FREEWAY NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT AND WAS HARD TO BRAKE. WE WERE LUCKY WE HAD BEEN CLOSE TO SHOULDER SO I COULD VEER AWAY FROM CARS AND OFF THE ROAD. WE HAD TO GET IT OFF THE FREEWAY AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THE HONDA IN RENTON COSTING ANOTHER $15. THEN $148.50 INSPECTION FEE FROM HONDA RENTON AFTER SERVICE REPS FOUND MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES WITH CYLINDER 3 CAUSING THE VALVES TO COME LOOSE OVERNIGHT.
Oct 20, 2018
K20A3 CAMSHAFT LOBES HAVE PITS/GALLING ON THEM. THEY MAKE A LOUD TICKING/TAPPING NOISE. POSSIBLE DECREASE IN GAS MILEAGE, POOR PERFORMANCE, AND RELIABILITY ISSUE. IF LEFT UNINTENDED COULD CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE TO ENGINE. COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE K20A3 ENGINES MANUFACTURE DEFECT. HONDA SHOULD ADDRESS THIS.
Dec 13, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9 complaints
2005 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS COMMON WITH HIS MODEL VEHICLE. *JB
Jul 19, 2011
LAST AUGUST 2009, I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HONDA DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES AND DOCUMENTED IT WAS REPAIRED. THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN TWO DAYS LATER AND THIS TIME, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE ADVISED ME IN WRITING TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND TO BRING IT BACK. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I HASSLED WITH THEM AND THE NATIONAL AMERICAN HONDA CORPORATION CUSTOMER SERVICE AND GOT NO SATISFACTION, NO REPAIR. IN THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTATION THEY TRIED TO CLAIM THAT MY BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN OUT, BUT THAT WAS NOT TRUE AS THEY HAD BEEN INSTALLED JUST ONE MONTH BEFORE AND SUBSEQUENTLY WHEN INDEPENDENT MECHANICS LOOKED AT THEM, THEY TOLD ME THE BRAKE SHOES AND ROTORS WERE FINE. INDEPENDENT MECHANICS ADVISED ME TO GET THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER CHANGED. FOR 3 MONTHS I DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR, I DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM IN DETAIL AND TRIED TO PERSUADE HONDA TO FIX IT. THEIR FLAT OUT REFUSAL BY DENYING THERE WAS A PROBLEM (I HAD THE CAR TOWED 3 TIMES TO THE DEALER AFTER EACH EPISODE OF BRAKE FAILURE) WAS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. FINALLY, IN OCTOBER 2009, I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO ANOTHER GARAGE AND THEY REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKES HAVE NOT FAILED SINCE, BUT WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE OTHER DAY, IT SEEMED THAT THE PEDAL WAS ONCE AGAIN SLOWLY CREEPING TOWARD THE FLOOR. THIS IS HOW THE PROBLEM HAD STARTED SO I'M WONDERING IF IT TRULY HAS BEEN FIXED. I HAVE MUCH DOCUMENTATION OF THE ABOVE EVENTS. THE NEWS OF THE RECALL THAT JUST OCCURRED WITH HONDA VEHICLES HAVING "SOFT BRAKES" MATCHED EXACTLY THE DESCRIPTION OF MY PROBLEM WITH SUBSEQUENT BRAKE FAILURE, SO THAT GRABBED MY ATTENTION. I DID NOT KNOW YOUR WEBSITE EXISTED UNTIL I READ THE NEWS REPORTS ABOUT THAT RECALL AND SO I AM VERY INTERESTED IN REPORTING MY PROBLEM. THANKS SO MUCH! *TR
Mar 17, 2010
WHEN TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR BUMPPY ROAD THE BRAKE PEDAL OF MY HONDA CIVIC HYBRID BECOMES SOFT AND INEFFECTIVE UNTIL AFTER I HAVE PASSED OVER THE BUMPS. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED AS HE IS COMING TO A STOP AND STEP ON HIS BRAKES OR HIT A BUMP HE LOSES HIS BRAKES IT FELT AS IF THERE IS NO BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND CONTACT WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURE WAS ALSO CALL AND INFORM CONTACT THEY WILL GIVE HIM A RETURN CALL BUT THEY NEVER DID. ..MW UPDATED 03/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN PERSISTENT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND STILL CONTINUES. UPDATED 07/09/10.*JB
Feb 17, 2010
2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID, WHEN BRAKING TIRES SQUEAL LIKE THEY ARE SKIDDING. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 TIMES, USUALLY AFTER DRIVING FOR MORE THAN A FEW HOURS. I TRY TO APPLY THE BRAKES ON A REGULAR STOPPING EVENT, JUST EVEN GENTLY APPLICATION TO THE PEDAL, AND THE FRONT WHEELS MAKE AN AUDIBLE SKIDDING SOUND. *TR
Feb 15, 2010
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
DEFECTIVE SUN VISORS ON 2005 HONDA CIVIC. REPLACED 3 VISORS, BUT EACH CONTINUES TO BREAK AND DANGLE DANGEROUSLY IN FRONT OF DRIVER'S FACE. *TR
Sep 01, 2010
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE (APPROX. 70 MPH) WHEN I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. MY IMMEDIATE REACTION WAS TO DUCK. I LOOKED OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND SAW MY BACKSEAT WINDOW CRUMBLING...THEN IT BEGAN CIRCULATING THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE ENTIRE WINDOW WAS DESTROYED. ONCE I PULLED OVER, I CALLED THE POLICE. HE EXAMINED THE CAR AND DID NOT FIND EVIDENCE OF A GUNSHOT, ROCK OR ANY OTHER PROJECTILE. *TR
Jul 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING, THE SUN VISORS WOULD FALL DOWN SPORADICALLY AND OBSTRUCT THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PLASTIC AND SCREWS IN THE SUN VISORS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE COMPONENTS WERE NOT REPLACED BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE CONTACT TIGHTENED THE SCREWS AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SUN VISORS DROPPED DOWN AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000. UPDATED 04-07-08 *BF
Feb 01, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ENGAGING THE DEFROST; THE A/C SYSTEM TURNS ON CAUSING A CONDENSATION ON THE WINSHIELD WHICH OBSCURS VISILITY.
Jul 05, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A REFLECTION COMING FROM THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE THAT OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THERE WAS NOT A DEFECT.
May 17, 2006
+ 2 more complaints for this component
TIRES
5 complaints
185/70 R14 88T SL BSW Tire blew out while driving on the highway. Caused the vehicle to come to a stop and the vehicle was rear-ended. The driver lost consciousness and was taken to the ER. Injuries included TBI and multiple lacerations (possibly due to airbag deployment issues). Collision report not included here.
Dec 16, 2022
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WERE NO PUNCTURE MARKS ON THE TIRE. THERE ARE SERVICE RECORDS FROM WHEN SHE HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO GET A DUMMY TIRE PUT ON. IT WAS A DUNLOP TIRE. TWO DAYS LATER THE REPLACEMENT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE REPLACEMENT WAS A EURO FUTURA WITH THE BRAND NAME OF METRIC RADIO 88T. THE TWO TIRES BLEW OUT UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. *AK
Oct 24, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WERE NO PUNCTURE MARKS ON THE TIRE. HAS SERVICE RECORDS SHOWING WHEN SHE HAD TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET A DUMMY TIRE PUT ON. TWO DAYS LATER THE REPLACEMENT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE REPLACEMENT IS A EURO FUTURA WITH THE BRAND NAME OF METRIC RADIO 88T. THE TWO TIRES BLEW OUT UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. *AK
Oct 24, 2005
TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK. FOUND BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL. TIRE SHOP SAID TIRE HAD LONG BENT NAIL IN TREAD. NAIL RUBBED ON SIDEWALL CAUSING BUBBLE. NAIL WAS VERY LOOSE. ODD THAT ID DID NOT LEAK FASTER. TIRE DID NOT HAVE SHREDDED RUBBER FROM NAIL RUBBING. FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTER, 24196 LAGUNA HILLS MALL, CA., 92653 STORE #650145 (949)581-4700. CAR IS 2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID, TIRE WAS NEW WITH CAR. TIRE HA 3,763 MILES. *NM
Oct 18, 2005
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC LX . THE CUSTOMER BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IT HAD NO SPARE TIRE . *AK
Sep 28, 2005
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
This car had not been driven or started in 36 hours. it was sitting at the end of my driveway . there were no vehicles near it or close to any traffic. i noticed a black smoke coming from rear seat/trunk area of drivers side. This is where the batteries were located..I called fire dept. It suddenly burst into flames. The car burned up. The fire was so hot the doors blew open. Glass exploded and shattered. Tires Burned. This car was just sitting there! I would drive this car short distances a few times a week. I didnt see any light indicators on dash that alerted me to any problems.I notified Honda but they were not interested in inspecting it.
Jul 27, 2022
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY AIRBAGS REPLACED MANY TIMES AT DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERSHIPS BUT EVERYONE KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS OR THEY WILL CALL ME BACK WHENEVER THEY CAN HELP ME. I CAN'T EVEN USE MY CAR WITH MY FAMILY BECAUSE EVERYONE IS SCARED TO RIDE IN THE FRONT SEAT. I CAN ONLY DRIVE IT ALONE. THIS HAS BECOME A REAL HASSLE.
Aug 09, 2018
DRIVING THE LIGHT ON D START FLASHING THE CAR WOULDNT MOVE SO I PUT IT IN 2 IT BARELY MOVE I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME I NEED A SHIFT SUTHERLINE A AND NOBOFY IN JAMAICA HAS IT NOW IM OUT OF A CAR
Jun 14, 2017
KEY DOES NOT WORK IN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM, AND IT SHOWED MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, PARKED.
Jan 19, 2016
PAINT IS PEELING ON THE TOP, DOORS, HOOD, AND TRUNK. ALSO, LARGE AREAS OF THE CLEAR COAT ARE DEGRADING. THE PAINT PEELS DOWN TO THE PRIMER. I DON'T SEE ANY RUST, BUT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT STARTS WITHOUT PAINT TO PROTECT IT.
Nov 30, 2015
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
TAKATA RECALL. WARNING ICON FOR SEAT BELT/ AIRBAG IS ON. UPON DIAGNOSIS CODE, 9-3 CAME UP.
Aug 09, 2018
SEATBELT WASHER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. *TR
Nov 11, 2012
2005 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER STATES SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE SEAT BELT BROKE AND CAUSED HIS CHEST TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH LEFT HIM WITH A FRACTURED STERNAL. *JB
Aug 30, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED, EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN PLACE. THE FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 104,000.
Oct 20, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH. THE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE DEPRESSED A COUPLE TIMES, AND THEN THE BUCKLE LATCHED. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA.
Dec 15, 2006
EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
A/C STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID A ROCK HIT CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FREON TO LEAK. $900 TO FIX AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TR
May 22, 2009
MY MOM JUST BOUGHT ME A 2005 HONDA CIVIC ABOUT 6 WEEKS. MY A/C WAS NOT BLOWING OUT COLD AIR SO IT WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA DEALER SHIP AND I FOUND OUT THAT A PEBBLE HAD HIT THE A/C CONDENSER CAUSING A LEAK. AND ITS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS GOING TO COST ME ABOUT 700 DOLLARS. ITS A DESIGN FLAW. I WAS RESEARCHING ON LINE ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO ANYONE ELSE AND THERE ARE ALOT. HONDA SHOULD COVER THE COST OF A NEW A/C CONDENSER BECAUSE OF THERE DESIGN FLAW. *TR
May 02, 2008
THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) IN THE 2005 HONDA CIVIC VP STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I WENT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE A/C CONDENSER IN THE CAR HAD A PIN HOLE CAUSED BY A ROCK. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT ALTHOUGH THE PART WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY IT WAS VOIDED BY THE ROCK. THE DEALERSHIP HAS QUOTED THE REPAIRS AT $813.00. THE CAR WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. *AK
Jun 19, 2007
THE OWNERS MANUAL OF THE CONSUMER'S 2005 HONDA CIVIC PROVIDED INCORRECT INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE'S HIGH BEAMS. *NM *NM
Mar 16, 2005
THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE DEALER WHEN HE PURCHASED HIS 2005 HONDA CIVIC. *NM THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO INSTALL A REMOTE START ALARM. *SC *JB
Mar 02, 2005
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
RECENTLY I'VE BEEN SMELLING GAS FUMES FROM UNDER MY CAR EVERY TIME I HAVE THE DOOR OPEN AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. BUT I NOTICED A FEW DAYS AGO THAT IT'S GETTING WORSE BECAUSE I COULD SMELL IT INSIDE THE CABIN OF MY CAR. LAST NIGHT I HAVE THE WINDOWS CLOSED AND AS I OPENED MY DOOR TODAY SEPTEMBER THE 11TH 2020, THE ODOR WAS SO STRONG FUMES OF FUEL. CAN'T THIS BE ONE OF THE REASON FOR A CAR TO GET A RECALL? EXPOSED FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN IS DANGEROUS, ISN'T IT? LUCKILY, MY AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT WORKING RIGHT NOW OR ELSE I WOULD HAVE MY WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND IF I SMOKE A CIGARETTE, THE CAR MIGHT BLOW UP. IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAPPENS TO HONDA A LOT BECAUSE MOST HONDA BETWEEN 2001 TO 2005 VERSION SEEM TO BE AFFECTED BY THIS. ESPECIALLY WATCHING YOUTUBE, THERE'S A LOT OF COMPLAINTS AND THEY ARE SHOWING HOW COMMON THIS IS FOR HONDA CIVIC. WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR THIS TO BE A PART BEING RECALLED? MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS DANGEROUS! IS THIS JUST PART OF MAINTENANCE EVEN IT'S A DANGEROUS SITUATION? OR ISN'T IT A FLAW OF THE PARTS BEING USE? I'M NOT MECHANICALLY INCLINED AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FORK 300 TO 500 DOLLARS TO PAY THE MECHANIC TO REPAIR THIS, EVEN THOUGH I REALLY FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE I KNOW THAT IT'S DANGEROUS. ONE SPARK CAN BLOW UP MY CAR AND I HAPPEN TO BE DRIVING WITH PASSENGERS OR EVEN JUST MYSELF.
Sep 11, 2020
FILLED FUEL TANK ON MY WAY TO WORK, AFTER DRIVING TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY COULD SMELL FUEL, THOUGHT IT COULD JUST BE RESIDUAL ON MY HANDS SINCE I JUST FILLED UP. WENT TO LUNCH AND SMELLED FUEL AGAIN ONLY STRONGER NOW, WHEN I BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE TO RETURN TO WORK I NOTICED A LARGE WET SPOT UNDER MY CAR, GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER MY CAR, COULD SEE BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK WAS WET. DROVE TO WORK, REMOVED MY REAR SEAT TO ACCESS TOP OF TANK, NOTICED FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF TOP OF FUEL PUMP WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON, WENT TO HONDA DEALER NEAR MY WORK AND PURCHASED A PUMP, PARTS ASSOCIATE MENTIONED THEY FAIL REGULARLY, SEEMS TO ME THERE SHOULD BE SOME SORT OF RECALL FOR A FUEL LEAK THAT HAPPENS REGULARLY.
Jun 27, 2017
NOTICEABLE GAS SMELL, ESPECIALLY WHEN ENGINE TURNED OFF. DIAGNOSED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. 2" CRACK ON PLASTIC COVER OF FUEL PUMP MODULE. REPAIR COST OVER $400. HE INDICATED THAT HE HAS HAD 3 HONDAS W/ THIS ISSUE IN 2 WEEKS. THIS WOULD SEEM A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY W/ THE PLACEMENT OF THIS UNIT UNDER THE REAR SEAT. FORTUNATELY NO SMOKERS IN THIS CAR. THE SMELL HAD BEEN SLIGHTLY NOTICEABLE FOR ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS BUT BECAME STRONGER AFTER A TRIP W/ LONGER DRIVE TIMES THAN DAILY USAGE. A 6-10 MPG DECREASE BECAME OBVIOUS AT THIS TIME AS WELL.
Aug 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUEL FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V512000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
May 26, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
GAS CAP COVER RELEASE CABLE - QUIT WORKING. HAD TO REMOVE CABLE AT THE GAS CAP COVER BY WAY OF THE TRUNK. NOW THE COVER STAYS OPEN AND WON'T SHUT. HONDA DEALERSHIP WANTS $225.00 TO FIX. THERE SHOULD BE A SECONDARY WAY TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE COVER THAT BYPASSES THE CABLE. THE CABLE SHOULD NOT BE THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE COVER FOR THE GAS CAP. *TR
May 10, 2014
PLASTIC GAS TANK FRACTURED LEAKING FUEL RESULING IN FIRE. *TR
Mar 13, 2008
2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID HAD RECALL REPAIR DONE TO THE FUEL INJECTOR. AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERED IN GAS MILEAGE. *KB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM HONDA THAT THROUGH A MISTAKE IN MANUFACTURING, THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER HAD BEEN PROGRAMMED WITH A FUEL INJECTOR FUEL FLOW RATE THAT CAUSED IT TO RUN TOO LEAN. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THE CONSUMER NOTICED A 10-15% DROP IN FUEL ECONOMY. *NM
Sep 13, 2006
2005 HONDA CIVIC LX HAS PROBLEMS WITH FUEL EFFICIENCY CAUSING VEHICLE'S IDLE TO BE LOW. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** . *MR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE WAS STOPPED ON AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS AS SOON AS SHE LET FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. *JB
Mar 30, 2005
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V140000. COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS. DETAILS: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ROAD GRIT AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS CAN PENETRATE THE RUBBER OF THE LOWER FRONT SPRING MOUNTS AND ACCUMULATE IN THE MOUNTS CAUSING NOTCHES OR PITS TO DEVELOP. THESE NOTCHES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF A BOTTOM COIL OF THE SPRING. CONSEQUENCE: THE VEHICLES RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLES DYNAMIC STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED REDUCING THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS. *KB
Sep 19, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WATER IN THE WHEEL BEARING CAUSED THE WHEEL TO BREAK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Nov 24, 2010
2005 HONDA CIVIC WITH 60,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. REPLACED REAR TIRES ABOUT 10,000 MILES AGO, AND THE NEW TIRES ARE CUPPED ON THE INSIDE, CAUSING EXTREME NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR AND SOME VIBRATION. THE ORIGINAL TIRES WORE VERY WELL. REAR TIRE WEAR IS SIGNIFICANT. NEW FRONT TIRES ARE WEARING EVENLY. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON IN HONDA CIVICS. *TR
Jul 23, 2010
I WAS DRIVING TO TACO BELL TO GET SOME LATE NIGHT FOOD. WELL I GET THROUGH THE LIGHT THAT LEADS INTO THE PARKING LOT...(I'VE HAD SOME SQUEAKING COMING FROM MY FRONT END EARLY IN THE AM AND ONCE ITS REALLY WARMED UP B.T.W.). SO, I GET THROUGH AND GOING ABOUT 15 MPH A SQUEAK THEN A KIND OF POP AND NEXT THING I KNOW IM PULLED INTO THE CURB, HOP IT, AND TAKE OUT A BUSH. I WAS SO MAD! MY CAR HAS 4600 MILES ON IT! SO I BACK IT OFF THE CURB AND PULL IT OVER. THERE WAS BAD CURB DAMAGE ON THE WHEEL AND MY WHEEL IS VERY. LOOKED LIKE VERY POSITIVE CAMBER. NOT TO MENTION THE NICE SCRATCHES AND GREEN MARKS THE BUSH GAVE TO MY BUMPER. UGH!!! I LOVE MY BRAND NEW CAR SO MUCH! I WASH IT TWICE A WEEK AND WAX ONCE EVERY 2-3 WEEKS. ALWAYS CHECKING FLUIDS, ALWAYS TAKING GOOD CARE OF IT. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND....WELL I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, FIGURING THIS WOULD ALL BE TAKEN CARE OF CONSIDERING THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANT AND NOT EVEN DUE FOR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE YET. WELL, I GET THE CALL BACK FROM THEM TELLING ME THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE PARTS TO BREAK OR COME LOOSE. THEY DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WAS FROM ME HITTING THE CURB AFTER OR NOT. TO ME, SINCE THEY DIDN'T KNOW, THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED. MY CONCERN ON TOP OF THE $1,500 THIS IS COSTING ME OUT OF POCKET TO FIX, IS WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY??? GOING 65 MPH, THAT WOULD HAVE SENT ME INTO THE MEDIAN AND POSSIBLY CAUSED DEATH. I AM A FULL TIME STUDENT IN COLLEGE WORKING 2 JOBS SO I CAN PAY FOR THIS NOT EVEN FOUR MONTH OLD $20,000 CAR. I AM OUTRAGED THAT HONDA DID NOT TAKE CARE OF ME WITH THIS. IS THIS WRONG? I AM SEEKING ALL OF THE ASSISTANCE I CAN GET AND POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION. THANK YOU, ~[XXX] *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 28, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
TAG AND REAR RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED 11/28/2012. RICK CASE HONDA DEALER SAID THE ENTIRE REAR TAIL LIGHT HARNESS WAS BRITTLE DUE TO AGE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $ 228 LABOR AND $186 FOR THE PARTS. IN MY MIND THIS MAIN HARNESS IS POORLY DESIGNED FOR THE LIFE TIME OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD HAVE CONNECTORS THAT ALLOW REPAIR FOR LESS COST TO CONSUMER SINCE TAIL LIGHTS ARE SAFETY ISSUE AND I OBSERVE A NUMBER OF HONDA CIVICS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH FAILED OR FAILING TAIL LIGHTS. I THINK THE WIRING HARNESS SHOULD BE HIGHER GRADE WIRE DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS OR HAVE CONNECTORS ADDED TO INSURE REPAIRS ARE EASY TO CONDUCT FOR THE DO IT YOURSELF REPAIRS OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN SO FAILURES DUE NOT OCCUR WITH AGE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC EX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.
Jun 16, 2011
NEW VEHICLES TURN SIGNALS ARE RED IN COLOR AND SEEM TO HAVE BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE THE DRIVERS INTENTIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SITUATIONS. WHAT EVER ALLOWED THIS CHANGE FROM THE AMBER/YELLOW COLOR OF THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE CURRENT RED COLOR ON NEWER MODEL VEHICLES IS A WRONG DECISION, IN MY OPINION, ON THE PART OF A DRIVERS SAFTEY WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 09, 2005
SEATS
3 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK MOVED FORWARD AND ROCKED WITHIN 1 YEAR OF BUYING IT NEW. THE DEALER KEPT SAYING THE MOVEMENT WAS NORMAL. EVENTUALLY, THE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED AND THE FITTINGS TIGHTENED AND THIS REDUCED SOME OF THE MOVEMENT. THE BACK OF THE SEAT STILL MOVES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A GENTLE STOP. *TR
Mar 14, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING MECHANISM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Feb 10, 2011
THE FRONT SEATS IN MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC LX COUPE ROCK CONSTANTLY. THE DRIVER'S SEAT FAILS MORE OFTEN THAN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THEY BOTH ROCK DIAGONALLY - BACK LEFT TO FRONT RIGHT. ABOUT EVERY 10,000 - 15,000 MILES, I NEED TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM "FIX" THIS PROBLEM. THEY USUALLY REPLACE SOME BUSHINGS IN THE SEAT BASE, WHICH HELPS FOR ABOUT 10-15,000 MILES, AND THEN THEY START ROCKING AGAIN. NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY IS DONE TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. I DRIVE MY CAR NORMALLY, DON'T FLOP DOWN IN THE SEAT, AND DON'T DO ANYTHING THAT SHOULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. I INCLUDED THE DATE THAT THIS INCIDENT FIRST OCCURRED. *TR
Oct 03, 2009
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
"TAKATA RECALL" REPORTS AND VEHICLE SAFETY TEST REPORTS ARE UN-SATISFACTORY WITH THE 2005 HONDA CIVIC. I HAVE REQUESTED FUCCO HONDA TO RESOLVE AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD, AND FUCCO HONDA HAS FAILED TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE AFTER SERVICE APPOINTMENTS AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Sep 20, 2019
I WAS HEADING HOME ON 4/30/2017 APPROX 2 MINS AWAY WHEN MY CAR WAS CUT OFF FROM ANOTHER SUV CUT INFRONT OF ME. SHE MISJUDGED THE DISTANCE AND MY CAR IMMEDIATELY CRASHED INTO HER CAR. I WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH MAYBE A LITTLE MORE. AFTER THE CRASH MY CAR HAD COMPLETELY STOPPED AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEFLATE ALL THE WAY.
Jun 26, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
AIR BAG LITE IS ON
May 13, 2018
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED. SHORTLY AFTER THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS FIXED THE AIR BAG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINS ON TO THIS DAY. A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG RECALL WAS FIXED I RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE SECOND RECALL I INQUIRED ABOUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON. THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THE RELAY LOCATED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THAT IT WOULD COST $403. UPON MY RESEARCH OF THE INTERNET AND SPEAKING WITH OTHERS WHO ALSO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM AFTER THE RECALL AIR BAGS WERE FIXED, IS SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. HONDA DISAGREES THAT THIS IS ANY CAUSE THAT THEY HAVE DONE....JUST COINCIDENCE THAT SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM AFTER THE RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS ARE FIXED. HONDA CLAIMS THAT IT IS A RELAY SWITCH LOCATED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. IT JUST SEEMS TO BE SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM AFTER THE AIR BAGS PROBLEM IS FIXED. I TRIED TO TELL THEM ALSO THAT MY CAR HAS A LIFE TIME WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELT. THEY DECLINED TO FIX IT, SAYING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. SO I ASKED THEM WHAT IT MEANS SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON IN THE DASH. HONDA SAYS THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT WORK IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT, SINCE THE AIR BAGS CANNOT TELL THAT THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED. SO THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE DASH LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THEY TRIED TO FIX THE AIR BAGS. THE REMEDY FOR THIS ACCORDING TO HONDA IS A NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLE OF WHICH THEY WILL NOT COVER IN THE LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT AUTO MAKERS HAD TO FIX SAFETY FEATURES THAT MALFUNCTION.
Nov 02, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND BARLEY SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR TO 3RD IT HAS 95000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD ALL 2000 TO 2005 HONDAS HAVE BAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BUT THEY NEVER RECALLED IT WHY????? NOW I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET BECAUSE IT WAS BLOWN AT 75000 MILES THATS TO EARLY FOR THAT TO BE HAPPENING I SPENT 2000 GRAND ON IT ALREADY WHY DIDN'T THEY RECALL THIS???? *TR
Apr 28, 2015
COOLANT KEEPS LEAKING. WENT ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC CAN'T SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM NEITHER CAN ANY OF THE OTHER OWNERS ONLINE MECHANICS. REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND CAP, WATER PUMP, HEAD GASKET, ETC... BUT IT STILL LEAKS. CAN YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE ONLINE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THERE'S NO BULLETIN NUMBER IN YOUR DATABASE FOR THE 2005 HONDA CIVIC COOLING SYSTEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HAVE A NICE DAY. *TR *KB
Nov 29, 2011
WHEELS
2 complaints
2 OF THE 4 DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL STUDS SNAPPED OFF. CAR SHAKES AND FEELS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO LOOSE CONTROL
Jan 10, 2011
BOUGHT 1-OWNER CAR WITH APPROX 33,000 MI. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER NOTICED ROAR FROM LEFT OF CAR SUCH AS MIGHT BE PRESENT WITH BAD BEARINGS. HAVE NOT HAD DEFECT PROFESSIONALLY DIAGNOSED YET. *TR
Dec 23, 2008
STEERING
2 complaints
2005 HONDA CIVIC WITH HARD TO CONTROL ON A STEEP HILL. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN GOING DOWN A STIFF HILL, HE TAPPED THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE WENT LEFT TO RIGHT. *JB
May 12, 2008
CAR STOPPED STEERING WELL; HIGH PITCHED CONTINUOUS WHINE; MECHANIC DIAGNOSED POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE; PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *NM
May 26, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
DT: CONSUMER STATED HER SON WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THE AIRBAGS COULD STILL BE CHECKED TO SEE IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE AND THE FRONT END HIT THE DITCH. THERE WAS DEW ON THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A DEER IN THE ROAD. HE THEN SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED UP. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. HE SUSTAINED A BRUISE COLLAR BONE, BRUISES ON HIS LEGS, A BUMP ON HIS HEAD AND HE HAS TO GO TO THE DENTIST THIS WEEK TO HAVE HIS TEETH CHECKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD HER TO CALL AND FILE A COMPLAINT. *NM
Jul 07, 2005
AUTOMIBILE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 27, 2004 FOR FAILURE OF BRAKES, ON IMPACT EXCESSIVE FORCE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG CAUSED HAND INJURY. BRAKE PEDAL FADE WHEN CAR WAS IN IDLE, CLICKING SOUND OF BRAKE LINE WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. CAR WAS SERVICED FOR A FAULTY GEAR POSITIONING SENSOR AS WELL. *AK
Mar 16, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
I purchased this car from a Honda dealership used for over 7 thousand dollars in 2021 it's a 2005 car with known issues. I drove it for less than 2 months before it overheated without an indication by the gauge that it was overheating and blew a head gasket. It was acting funny before it happened I brought it back to the dealership a couple times they charged me several hundred dollars to do nothing besides diagnosed it and told me nothing was wrong with it. Obviously there's plenty wrong with a car I'm just finding out that the battery is probably going to die really soon and I had to pay a mechanic to put another engine in it and paid another 2 thousand dollars. Now the transmission is completely gone and I have to figure out how to come up with more money to fix it while I'm out of work because of this I should have done better research before I bought this car but why aren't there any lemon laws for used cars just purchased from dealerships in a lot of states Florida only has one if it's a brand new car very unhelpful and unfortunate for me right now that a multi billion dollar company can do this to me and leave me broke without a car and out of work knowing they sold me a car that was going to have multiple failures really soon luckily I wasn't on the highway when my engine died or after I replaced the engine and the transmission died or it could have been dangerous my advice is don't trust anyone and good luck in this country with transportation gas is $4 a gallon only reason I bought this car and it was a bad idea to say the least I thought buying from a dealership wouldn't leave me completely broke and broken down . Oh and the cruise control malfunctioned once scared me to death on the highway almost caused me to crash into the car ahead of me.
Aug 21, 2022
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
The car runs good but will not stay in 2nd gear this is the 2nd manual transmission the factory did the same then tran#2 did the same now had replaced for 3rd time and this one's doing the same thing.
Jul 28, 2022
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
In 2019 Honda came out to fix the air bag recall. I never had problems with the air bag light coming on until after they fixed the air bag. The air bag light stays on all the time along with a check engine light. Also I’ve had to replace the whole transmission in 2019. In 2018 my engine cracked and I had to replace it with another engine. Currently the rack and pion went bad. The vehicle will at times steer on its own and sometimes the steering wheel won’t turn. I’ve spent thousands of dollars over the past few years. I do not believe Honda put in the air bags correctly. I barely had driven my car anywhere and I should not be having these types of problems. It’s a safety hazard.
Jul 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
Hood safety latches both failed, causing hood to slam into windshield breaking windshield & denting hood. Various electrical issue, battery issue. Alternator issues that haven been tested to be working but don't work in car. Coolant system loses pressure & over heats, no leaks, no blown head gaskets. Battery, starter & alternator all good but car will not start. Everything has power but will not turn over. Over 3,000 dollars I have spent fixing numerous factory issues that have broken or simply failed. 400$ for need windshield & dent removal from defective locking device. Soon as I fix something on my car, something else breaks. 2005 civic 1.7l automatic 126,700 miles. I have roughly 50K miles less on original engine than most & I've been having issue since I bought it at 121,100 miles. Nothing but pouring money into a car that should run with zero problems.
Dec 04, 2021
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG WHITE HAS BEEN ON FOR SO LONG AND I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL I SIDESWIPED A CAR IT WAS NOT MY FAULT THE OTHER NIGHT AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I BUMPED MY HEAD
Mar 01, 2021
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WAS RECENTLY TBONED AT A RED LIGHT, DRIVER DOOR, PASSENGER DOOR AND FRAME DENTED IN. I WAS SPUN AROUND THREE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG AND PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. WINDOW WON'T ROLL FULLY DOWN, DRIVER AND PASSENGER STICK AND HARD TO OPEN, LOCK MAKES A BUZZING SOUND, SEATBELT NOW STUCK AND SEATBELT INDICATOR DINGS EVEN WHEN FASTENED.
Sep 12, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
IT STARTED OVER HEATING FIXED WATER PUMP ALTERNATOR BATTERY ALMOST EVERYTHING STILL OVER HEATS THEN I DROVE IT JUST FINE PARKED IT WENT BACK LATER TO DRIVE AND IT WON'T START
Aug 02, 2020
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF OF THE ROADWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HAZZARD LIGHT. THE HAZZARD LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND THE HOOD LATCH FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500.
Mar 02, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DEALERSHIP (SPREEN HONDAY OF REDLANDS CALIFORNIA) FAILED TO COMPLETE AIRBAG REPAIR (DAMAGED OTHER PARTS DURING "REPAIR") AND HONDA OF AMERICA WON'T GET INVOLVED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. DEALERSHIP DAMAGED INTEGRITY OF DASH BY HACKING OUT AN UNSEEN SECTION AS SHORTCUT, USED DUCT TAPE FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND LEFT A PIECE OF DASH PADDING IN MY AC SYSTEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED JUNE 2018 WHEN CHANGING CABIN AIR FILTER.
Jul 09, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I USE TO HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON IN ON THE GEAR SHIFT TO GET IT TO GO INTO GEAR. NOW YOU CAN JUST FREELY PUSH IT BACK AND FORTH.
Dec 27, 2017
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
'TAMARA RECALL'
Dec 17, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I HAD COMMON WEALTH MOTORS IN LAWRENCE MASSACHUSETTS REPLACE MY AIR BAG IN ON 08/05/2015 DUE TO MANY POST CARD WARNINGS I KEPT RECEIVING BY MAIL. SOON AFTER, A LIGHT INDICATING MY SEAT BELT CONNECTED TO MY AIRBAG CONTINUES TO STAY ON. I WENT BACK TO COMMON WEALTH MOTORS BECAUSE OF AN INSPECTION STICKER ISSUE WITH THIS LIGHT PROBLEM AND THEY TRIED TO GET ME TO PAY OVER 500.00 DOLLARS TO FIX THE ISSUE AS WELL AS SHUT THE LIGHT OFF. IT IS 12/8/17 AND THE LIGHT IS STILL ON.
Dec 08, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL I HAD LET MY BROTHER USED MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC HE WAS DRIVING IN A CITY ROAD SOMEONE RUN A RED LIGHT AND MY VEHICLE IMPACT THE OTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DR AIRBAG TO DEPLOY METALS CAME OUT OF AIRBAG AND GOT CUTS ON HIS NECK LOST A LOT OF BLOOD AND WAS RUSH TO THE HOSPITAL HE WAS LUCKY
Mar 21, 2017
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TRUNK LID LATCH MALFUNCTION. LID DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY CAUSING IT TO OPEN WHEN SEATS & WINDOWS ARE DOWN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE NYLON INSIDE THE LATCH HAS WORKED IT'S WAY OUT CAUSING THE LATCH TO BIND AND NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, THUS MAKING THE TRUNK NOT ACTUALLY LOCKED. IS A SECURITY RISK AND ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD. IF YOU HAD A LOT OF BELONGINGS IN THE TRUNK THEY WOULD BE SCATTERED ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY.
Sep 26, 2016
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SRS INTERNAL UNIT FAILURE AT 79K MILES. CAR IS 2005 HONDA CIVIC AND ACCORDING TO GOOGLE SEARCHES AND CIVIC FORUMS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH HONDA VEHICLES (NOT JUST CIVICS) AND HONDA QUOTES A $800+ PRICE TO REPAIR RATHER THAN STANDING BY THEIR VEHICLES. WITH THE SRS LIGHT ON, THE AIRBAGS DO NOT WORK, CAR CANNOT BY SMOGGED, AND IS A SERIOUS HAZARD TO THE DRIVE AND OCCUPANTS UNTIL THE EXPENSIVE REPAIR IS MADE. CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT LESSEN THE COST, NOR HELP COVER THE REPAIR IN ANY WAY.
Aug 10, 2016
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
REPLACED AIRBAG LESS THAN A YEAR AGO ON A RECALL. THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT NOW REMAINS ON. IF THE AIRBAGS WERE REPLACED IS THERE NOT A WARRANTY THAT WOULD COVER THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG AND THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS IT?
Jul 06, 2016
AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A TIRE FAILED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V370000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 09, 2015
AIR BAGS,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015 I BROUGHT MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC EX [WHICH WAS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH NO SRS OR MIL LIGHTS ON] TO HONDA OF KINGSTON ON BROADWAY TO BE SERVICED ON AUGUST 1ST FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING WENT WELL AND THAT THEY HAD ALSO PERFORMED A "COMPLIMENTARY INSPECTION" OF MY TIRES, BREAKS, FLUIDS ETC. -- SOMETHING THEY NEVER INFORMED ME THEY PLANNED ON DOING, SOMETHING I WOULD HAVE NEVER CONSENTED TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. THEY ALSO FAILED TO INFORM ME THAT MY SRS LIGHT WAS NOW ON, AND WHAT THAT MEANS. I PULLED OVER ON MY WAY HOME TO CALL AND INQUIRE ABOUT THE LIGHT AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIT ME IN UNTIL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH TO DIAGNOSE IT. DRIVING HOME, MY CAR BEGAN SHAKING AND RATTLING AND BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE NEAREST AVAILABLE MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THE LUG NUTS ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WERE NOT SECURED PROPERLY BY THE TECHNICIANS AT HONDA OF KINGSTON, AND IT WAS CLOSE TO FALLING OFF. THEY FIXED AND SECURED THE TIRE FOR ME AND I NOTIFIED HONDA OF THE INCIDENT. THEY AGREED TO PAY THE COST OF SECURING THE TIRE, HOWEVER THEY INFORMED ME THAT DIAGNOSING MY SRS LIGHT WILL COST ME $107, AND DEPENDING ON WHAT THE ISSUE IS, COULD COST A FEW HUNDRED TO A THOUSAND MORE. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OR THE SRS LIGHT, UNTIL IT WAS SERVICED BY HONDA OF KINGSTON. THE SRS LIGHT OBVIOUSLY INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY, AND NOW THE DEALER IS ATTEMPTING TO CHARGE ME TO REPAIR IT. NOT ONLY COULD I HAVE CRASHED DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE TECHNICIANS AND THEIR INABILITY TO EVEN SECURE A TIRE PROPERLY, BUT MY SRS WOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED THE AIRBAG, EVEN THOUGH I WAS ASSURED WHEN I LEFT WITH MY CAR THAT EVERYTHING WENT WELL AND MY CAR WAS IN GOOD SHAPE.
Aug 09, 2015
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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Jul 24, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO UNLOCK THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Apr 23, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS DIM FROM REGULAR BRIGHTNESS TO REALLY LOW WHILE DRIVING. THEN I NOTICED THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE CAR DOING THE SAME DIM WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF. AND TODAY, ON MY DASHBOARD I NOTICED THE SRS INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON RED, AND STAYS ON RED AS I DRIVE IT. EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL ON THE VEHICLE, NO AFTER MARKET. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, MINOR OR MAJOR. *TR
Dec 23, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD, I UNDERSTAND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. NEED TO HAVE A RECALL. *TR
Sep 10, 2014
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THIS CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. UNKNOWN TO ME, IT CAME THAT WAY FROM THE DEALER. A COUPLE HONDA DEALERSHIPS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. IT FIRST STARTED SLIPPING AROUND 40,000 MILES. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THIS WAS WHEN THEY TOLD ME OF THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND THE RECOMMENDED FIXES. THE TRANSMISSION INITIALLY FAILED AT 54,300 MILES. STEVENS CREEK HONDA CLEANED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SPECIAL DETERGENT AND REPLACED THE FLUID. THEY SAID IF THE PROBLEM CAME UP AGAIN BEFORE 109,000 MILES THEY WOULD HAVE TO ?BURNISH? THE TRANSMISSION. WHAT I DIDN'T REALIZE IS THAT THE DETERGENT CLEANING WAS A ?BAND-AID? FIX SO THAT THE DEALERSHIP COULD AVOID THE MORE COSTLY FIXES THEY WERE OBLIGATED TO PERFORM UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LAWSUIT. THE CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY AGAIN. I WOULD HAVE THE FLUID REPLACED MORE THAT NORMAL DURING SERVICE VISITS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AT 154,600 MILES. NOW THEY DON?T WANT TO COVER THE COST BECAUSE IT IS NOW LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, OR COVERED BY THE TERMS OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THIS IS ESSENTIALLY FRAUD. THEY DID A CHEAP INEFFECTIVE CLEANING IN ORDER TO AVOID AND EXPENSIVE REPAIR THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO DO. I WILL NEVER BUY A HONDA AGAIN?? *TR
Sep 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
**I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME TAIL-LIGHTING FAILURE ON DOZENS OF SEVENTH-GENERATION HONDA CIVICS NOW ON THE ROAD.** MY 2005 HONDA CIVIC 4-DR SEDAN FAILED ITS 2013 VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION BECAUSE THE LICENSE-PLATE LIGHT AND TRUNK-LOCATED BRAKE LIGHTS (OF WHICH THERE ARE TWO) WERE NOT WORKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO LANDMARK HONDA OF ALEXANDRIA, VA., AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING IN THE CAR'S TRUNK WAS BROKEN. THEY SOLDERED THE WIRE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IN FEBRUARY 2014 I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOOK THE SEDAN TO MY LOCAL DEALER IN BOSTON, MASS., WHERE I NOW LIVE (HONDA CARS OF BOSTON). THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE SOLDERING HAD FAILED AND THEY REPLACED A TRUNK WIRING HARNESS TO BETTER RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I SPENT APPROXIMATELY $500 BETWEEN THE TWO REPAIR JOBS AT THE TWO HONDA DEALERS. I AM CONCERNED THAT ALL SEVENTH-GENERATION HONDA CIVICS MAY SUFFER FROM A WIRING DEFECT THAT AFFECTS VEHICLES' VISIBILITY ON THE ROAD. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 10, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE WAS SEEN FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,387.
May 15, 2014
AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE LOCKED ELECTRONICALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. *TR
Jun 11, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, A KEY FROM MY KEY RING BECAME LODGED IN A SCREW HOLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AS I WAS EXITING THE TURN, THE LODGED KEY RAN UP INTO THE ARM OF THE WIPER BLADES CONTROL, PREVENTING THE WHEEL FROM STRAIGHTENING OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TURNING AND RAN INTO A PARKED CAR. THE REPORTING POLICE OFFICER OBSERVED AND NOTED THE DEFECT IN HIS POLICE REPORT. NO TICKET WAS ISSUED. *TR
Oct 31, 2012
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY HONDA CIVIC BEGAN TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED HIGHER THAN 35MPH, THE REAR TIRES ARE BALD. THE MECHANIC I TOOK IT TO SAID THE WHEELS COULD NOT HOLD THE ALIGNMENT AND SUGGESTED ADDING A PART TO HOLD THE TIRES IN ALIGNMENT AND TO ALLOW FOR TIGHTENING OF THE ALIGNMENT. *TR
Sep 21, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WOULD DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY AND MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE AND RETURN TO NORMAL. I INVESTIGATED THE MATTER ONLINE AND FOUND OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE THERMOSTAT NEEDING TO BE REPLACED SO I INTENDED TO BUY A NEW ONE. THEN WHEN I WOULD HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD MY ELECTRONICS WOULD MALFUNCTION. THE RADIO (NOT CD) WOULD TURN OFF. I WOULD HAVE TO TURN IN BACK ON. THEN ON 10/23/2011 I MERGED ONTO THE FREEWAY TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ACCELERATING NORMALLY. THERE WAS TRAFFIC SO I COULD NOT ACCELERATE VERY FAST. THAT IS WHEN MY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BEGAN TO COMPLETELY FAIL. THE DASH ALARMS WOULD BLINK ON AND OFF, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. THE CAR JERKED FORWARD A FEW TIMES. I FELT CLICKING IN THE PEDDLES AND STEERING COLUMN. AT ONCE ALL THE ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD NO GAUGES, NO ELECTRICAL, AND NO POWER OF ANY KIND. THAT'S WHEN I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. I NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE HOOD. THEN IT GREW INTO A FIRE. I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO ESCAPE THE CABIN OF THE CAR. I COULDN'T EXIT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. I CLIMBED OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. AT THIS TIME THE FIRE HAD ENGULFED THE ENGINE AREA AND WAS COMING INTO THE CABIN. I EXITED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND RAN FROM THE VEHICLE AS IT WAS BURNING. THE ENTIRE CAR BECAME ENGULFED WITH FIRE. NOTHING WAS LEFT OF IT WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME. IT WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED BY THE FIRE. I'M REALLY AT A LOSS AS TO WHY IT WOULD DO THIS? I TOOK REALLY GOOD CARE OF MY CAR. I HAVE PAPERS THAT PROVE I JUST RECENTLY HAD THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE ON IT. THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. *TT
Oct 25, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID: ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS REPLACING ALONG WITH THE CO2 SENSORS, COST $2000.00. WHAT CAUSES A CAT CONV TO GO BAD? HONDA COULD NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AND REFUSED TO LOOK INTO ANY SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD, 83045 MILES. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE CLUTCH, REPLACEMENT OF HYBRID BATTERY, SEAT BELTS AND NOW THIS. *TR
Aug 09, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
COMPONENT 1 IMA (HYBRID) BATTERY ASSEMBLY FAILURE, NOT CHARGING PROPERLY COMPONENT 2 CVT TRANSMISSION, 'START CLUTCH' SLIPPING & GRINDING WHEN STARTING UP FROM A STOP
Mar 18, 2011
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
ON 2/26/10, I HAD 4 NEW TIRES INSTALLED IN MY 2005 CIVIC; AT 56,000 MILES. EVEN PURCHASED THE WARRANTY. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER, I FELT A VERY MILD VIBRATION BETWEEN 48-52 MPH. I DIDN'T MAKE SUCH A BIG DEAL OF IT THEN. THE PAST 6 WEEKS OR SO, ABOUT 60,000 MILES, THE CIVIC'S VIBRATING HAS GOTTEN WORSE BETWEEN 48-52MPH. I TOOK IT FOR IT'S MAINTENANCE, HAD EVERYTHING DONE, ESPECIALLY THE BREAK ROTORS AND ALIGNMENT. THE VIBRATING HAS NOT STOPPED. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. ACCORDING TO THEM, THE CAR WAS CHECKED, AND FELT THE VIBRATING. CAR WAS RE-ALIGNED, THE SAID IT WAS THE REAR STRUTS. I HAD THEM REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANIC, THEN HAD IT RE-ALIGNED ONCE MORE TO ANOTHER AUTO MECHANIC. STILL VIBRATES. BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO INSTALLED THE REAR STRUTS. HE DID A TEST DRIVE, AND BALANCED THE TIRES. THE VIBRATING IS STILL THERE. NOW IT'S BETWEEN 48-60MPH AT RANDOM. SOMETIMES IT DOES IT, SOMETIMES IT'S MILD, SOMETIMES IT STRONGER, DEPENDING AFTER MY APPLY THE BRAKES. THE VIBRATING OCCURS UNDER THE SEATS, FLOOR, REAR, SOME IS FELT VERY MILDLY ON THE DASHBOARD. COULD BE SINCE THE REST OF THE CAR IS VIBRATING. I'M VERY FRUSTRATED. *TR
Aug 21, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEATS
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CIVIC EX AUTOMATIC CHOKE COMES ON EVERY TIME YOU START THE CAR --EVEN IF YOU DON'T NEED IT. AFTER IT COMES ON, YOU CAN'T SHUT IT OFF MANUALLY. NOT ONLY DOES THE CHOKE NEEDLESSLY COME ON, BUT IT COMES ON AT AN RPM THAT IS TOO HIGH. IT NEEDLESSLY BURNS FUEL, BUT ALSO PRESENTS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. HONDA IS REFUSING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION IS THAT THE CHOKE NEEDS TO BE MODIFIED IN THREE WAYS: 1) MANUALLY CHOKE SHUT OFF (WITH HANDLE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, OR BUTTON), 2) 5TH GEAR DOESN'T DROP RPM SUFFICIENTLY AND CAR DOESN'T GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE, 3) VTECH ENGINE NEEDS TO BE MADE INTO A VTECH-E, SO THAT THE ENGINE GETS BETTER FUEL ECONOMY AT THE SLOWER SPEEDS AND MEET BOTH THE PUBLIC'S AND FEDERAL MILEAGE EXPECTATIONS. HONDA OFFERS VTECH-E, BUT THEY ONLY PROVIDE THIS ENGINE SERIES TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BUY THE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, SUCH AS THAT FOUND IN THE CIVIC SI OR IN SOME ACCORDS. THE SEATS IN THE 2005 HONDA CIVIC EX ARE DANGEROUSLY UNCOMFORTABLE AND POORLY DESIGNED. HONDA GIVES YOU NOTHING MORE THAN A BLOCK OF RUBBER TO SIT ON, WHICH CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION DUE TO A LACK OF HEAT DISSIPATION WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT SEATS ARE TOO FAR FORWARD AND SOMEONE OVER 5'9" IS GOING TO HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE CAR -- PARTICULARLY WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE LACK OF SPRINGS IN THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS POTENTIALLY CAUSES SPINAL INJURIES, DUE TO ROAD SHOCKS NOT BEING ABSORBED, FOR PEOPLE THAT DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS. A CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY SHOP ADVISES ME THEY CAN'T UNBOLT THE SEATS BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS WILL GO OFF BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS HAVE DISTANCE SENSING. NOT ONLY IS THIS LUDICROUS, BUT OFFERS NO CONSUMER SAFETY. A QUICK REVIEW OF THE 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX WITH THE 2005 HONDA CIVIC EX SE REVEALS THAT THE 2001 IS SIGNIFICANTLY SAFER TO OPERATE THAN THE 2005 CIVIC . THE 2001 CIVIC HAS FOUR AIR BAGS IN THE FRONT, INCLUDING SIDE AIRBAGS IN BOTH DOORS. *TR
Aug 02, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA CIVIC NEW. THE VEHICLE NOW BELONGS TO MY SON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. APPROX. 6 MONTHS AGO MY SON WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT AND ALL OF THE TAIL LIGHTS BEING IN-OP. IT WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE BULBS DID A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND THE LIGHT STILL DID NOT WORK. THEY COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MEINEKE FOR STATE INSPECTION AND OF COURSE IT COULD NOT PASS DUE TO THE LIGHTS. WHEN THE MECHANIC LOOK AT THE WIRING IT HAD BEEN SLICED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES AND TAPED BACK TOGETHER. THE WIRING HAD EITHER BEEN JIMMIED APART, OR SOMETHING SNAGGED THEM. I NEVER ADDED ANYTHING TO THE CAR. IT BELONG TO ME UNTIL SEPT LAST YEAR. IT IS APPARENT IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY THIS WAY. IT COST SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO CORRECT. HONDA IS NOT HELPING ME WITH THIS. *TR
Apr 07, 2010
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CIVIC SEVERAL FAILURES. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED SUDDENLY AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. HE STATED THE BALL BEARING CAGE COULD NOT BE LUBRICATED. WITHOUT LUBRICATION, THE BALL BEARINGS CAN GRIND THEMSELVES INTO DUST. THE ALUMINUM KNUCKLES FRACTURED BECAUSE THE WHEELS WERE NOT SUPPORTED. *JB
Feb 24, 2010
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE DTC P0122, (LOW-VOLTS ON THE TPS). IT STARTED TO SET ON MY 2005 CIVIC DX. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE THEN PUBLISH IT FOR HEAVENS SAKES ! *CN
Feb 06, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID: ABOUT ONCE A DAY DURING MY COMMUTE, I HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE WHILE BRAKING, AND THE BRAKES GET VERY WEAK FOR A SECOND UNTIL I APPLY MORE PEDAL PRESSURE. THIS IS A PROBLEM PROBABLY VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECENT TOYOTA PRIUS BRAKING PROBLEM. THE GENERATOR STOPS PROVIDING BRAKING FORCE WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A POTHOLE. *TR
Feb 04, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
1) SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2005 (NEW), PERIODICALLY THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM KICKS IN FOR NO APPARENT REASON (WHILE I AM BRAKING, OF COURSE). 2) UNDER THE ABOVE SITUATION, AS WELL AS AT OTHER TIMES WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES KICK IN, I CANNOT GET THE ABS TO DISENGAGE NO MATTER WHAT I DO, UNTIL THE CAR HAS REACHED A COMPLETE STOP. 3) INTERMITTENTLY, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN IT KICKS IN, THE CAR WILL TAKE AN EXCEEDINGLY LONG, VERY VERY EXCEEDINGLY LONG TIME TO STOP. VERY EXCEEDING LONG. AT ALMOST ALL THESE TIMES, I WAS ALREADY GOING VERY SLOWLY TOWARD A STOP SIGN, STOPLIGHT OR APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TO TURN. IT SEEMS THAT THE WHEELS LOCK UP AND THE CAR JUST SLIDES. AS A RESULT OF #3, I HAVE RUN INNUMERABLE STOP SIGNS, A FEW STOP LIGHTS, THE OTHER NIGHT I ALMOST HIT A CAR HEAD ON, MISSED THE TURNOFF TO MY STREET BY ALMOST 200 FEET, MISSED MY DRIVEWAY BY ABOUT 100 FEET. THIS WAS ON SNOWY, WET SLUSHY ROADS. BUT, I WILL TELL YOU WHEN APPROACHING THE INTERSECTIONS AND TURNS, I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOING SLOWER WITHOUT BEING AT ALMOST A DEAD STANDSTILL. IT IS VERY FORTUNATE THAT IN EACH CASE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. BUT, THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT IS THE WAY THE ABS SYSTEM WORKS, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND NEVERTHELESS THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. HAS ANYONE ELSE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA CORPORATION, CHECKED FOR BULLETINS, ETC. AND I FIND NOTHING. I DO NOT BELIEVE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE SUPPOSED TO WORK LIKE THIS. *TR
Dec 11, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING HONDA CIVIC HYBRID CAR ON THE BUCKHORN MOUNTAIN ROAD WEST OF FORT COLLINS COLORADO. THE CAR WAS ONLY STOPPED BY APPLYING BRUTE FORCE WITH ALL MY WEIGHT TO THE BRAKES. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPED ON ONE OF THE FEW STRAIGHT STRETCHES ON THIS NARROW, GRAVEL ROAD. THE ENGINE RACED AT ITS HIGHEST SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, BEFORE IT CAUGHT FIRE. IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO NORMAL IDLE SPEED, EVEN AFTER I RESTARTED THE ENGINE A COUPLE OF TIME. WE ENDED UP LEAVING THE CAR ON THE ROAD AND IT WAS EVENTUALLY RETURNED TO TOWN. THE SHOP WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SITUATION, BUT I AM WORRIED AFTER READING ABOUT THE TOYOTA PROBLEMS WHICH SOUND SIMILAR. THE SHOP HAS REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND FLOOR MATS, THINKING IT MIGHT BE A SIMILAR SITUATION. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO DRIVE THE CAR OUT OF TOWN INTO THE MOUNTAINS. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM SUDDENLY OCCURRED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT JUST A FEW MILES FURTHER ON THIS ROAD. I CURRENTLY OWN AND DRIVE A 2005 PRIUS, SO I AM FAMILIAR WITH DRIVING A HYBRID CAR. THE HONDA IS A GOVERNMENT CAR DRIVEN BY A NUMBER OF DRIVERS EACH DAY. I AM NOT SURE OF THE YEAR, BUT I CAN CHECK THAT OUT. *TR
Nov 08, 2009
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT, THE NEEDLE ON THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD PERIODICALLY FLUCTUATE. IT WAS ONLY EVER NOTED ON THE SERVICE REPORTS ONCE. THIS MENTION OCCURRED BEFORE THE FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THE ONLY NOTE FROM THE DEALERSHIP WAS THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE NEEDLE FINALLY FROZE ON 80MPH IN 12/06. THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $80 JUST TO TELL ME THE SPEEDOMETER'S ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THAT IT WOULD COST SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND THAT NONE OF THE WORK WOULD BE WARRANTED, DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT HAD BEEN A DOCUMENTED PROBLEM FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WHEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THIS EITHER, I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THEIR ONLY OFFER WAS TO PAY FOR THE PARTS, NOT THE LABOR. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. SOME TIME LATER I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL NOTIFYING ME OF A CLASS-ACTION LAW SUIT FILED AGAINST AMERICAN HONDA FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS I'M HAVING WITH MY CAR. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA AGAIN AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEAR TO TRY ONCE MORE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A SECOND DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM THAT I WOULD BE UNABLE TO DO THIS BECAUSE NOT ONLY IS IT AN INCONVENIENT LOSS OF TIME, IT'S ANOTHER $80 I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT THEY'VE TOLD ME BEFORE. TALKING TO AMERICAN HONDA IS AN ABSOLUTE WASTE OF TIME. THE SECOND ELECTRICAL ISSUE INVOLVES THE RADIO AND CD PLAYER. I HAD A NEW CD IN ONE DAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED PLAYING AND THE DISPLAY FLASHED "HOT", SPITTING THE CD OUT. THE CD ITSELF WAS SO HOT IT MELTED THE TOP PORTION. STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY ROLLED ME RIGHT ON THROUGH SERVICE, BRUSHING THE PROBLEM OFF AS INSIGNIFICANT. THIS CAR IS A FIRE HAZARD. BECAUSE OF AMERICAN HONDA, I AM OPERATING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SPEEDOMETER, WHICH IS AGAINST THE LAW. *TR
Jul 13, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AT 1:30 PM PST ON 17 FEBRUARY 2006, I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 70 MPH ON CALIFORNIA STATE ROUTE 73 NORTHBOUND, A FREEWAY. THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND OPERATING NORMALLY. I USED THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANES, BUT AS I PUSHED THE LEVER, ANOTHER CAR ALREADY IN THE LANE HONKED AT ME AND I WAS UPSET. THEN SUDDENLY, WITHOUT THE KEY MOVING, THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT ITSELF COMPLETELY OFF. THE CONSOLE WENT DARK, AND THEN ENGINE FIRST WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL, AND THEN GROUND TO A HALT, SPONTANEOUSLY. THE KEY DIDN'T MOVE. *NM
Feb 17, 2006
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
(1) NEW VEHICLE - STEERING WAS NOT AS RESPONSIVE AS PREVIOUS VEHICLE (SAME MODEL) (2) DURING A LEFT TURN MOTION OF ENGINE CAUSED SKID INTO RIGHT WALL OF UNDERPASS. (3) LEFT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED - I HAVE THE ORIGINAL MOUNT. VEHICLE HAD APPROX 4700 MILES WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *JB
Dec 05, 2005
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET, THE AXLE/SPINDLE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL/TIRE OF MY VEHICLE BROKE. THEREFORE I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND I HIT TWO PACKED VEHICLES. *JB
Nov 18, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT CONTACT STATED THE INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR THE OIL, ENGINE, AND BATTERY CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE HAD HIGH IDLE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO AUTO STOP IN ALL GEARS. ONE COULD TURN RIGHT OR LEFT AND THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY DID SOME TYPE OF WORK TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED VEHICLE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY DUE TO DRIVER'S ERROR. ALSO, SHE STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST DID NOT SHOW THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AT THIS POINT. *AK
Nov 14, 2005
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
VEHICLE WANDERS, SAFTEY RELATED, BEEN TO DEALER 3 TMES. ALSO HAVE SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION UPON REQUEST
May 18, 2005
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2005 HONDA Civic, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2005 HONDA Civic 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2005 HONDA Civic Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2005 HONDA Civic dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your HONDA dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2005 HONDA Civic have?
The 2005 HONDA Civic currently has 314 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2005 HONDA Civic?
The most common problems reported for the 2005 HONDA Civic are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2005 HONDA Civic problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2005 HONDA Civic comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2005 HONDA Civic?
You can report safety problems with your 2005 HONDA Civic directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2005 HONDA Civic VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2005 HONDA Civic reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2005 HONDA Civic. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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