2010 HONDA Civic Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
81 complaints
I hit a bumb and my engine started smoking and then airbag triggered on both driver and passenger side
Oct 20, 2025
Driving on the highway, smooth road, hit nothing and the entire driver side airbags deployed.
Aug 01, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 20 MPH, the driver-side air bag curtain deployed without any impact, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and struck the curb on the passenger side. The inside of the vehicle was damaged due to the deployment of the air bag. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact was severely injured and had to seek medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the air bag deploy because she struck the curb. The failure mileage was 142,000.
Nov 18, 2022
I purchased a used Honda Civic last summer. This year I started receiving recall notices. I did not respond until the notice told me that they could provide a loaner because I don't have a ride to drop off and pick up the vehicle. I have made at least 4 attempts over the last couple of months to remedy the airbag situation, but the Honda representatives were not willing to set up a loaner vehicle. Then when they finally seemed like it would happen, I was told that I don't have the right insurance and they won't do it for that reason. I know the company needs to fix millions of these air bags and are trying to save money but, I need them to fix mine too. Now they say they can't accommodate my situation. I am asking Honda to please fix my airbag. The attached flyer states that it is dangerous and deadly and that they would do it. Thank you
Oct 11, 2022
Airbag deployed unexpectedly while I was driving through a construction zone - I think it was right when I drove onto a metal construction plate. This would have been very bad if a car was right behind me. I do not have the car for inspection, since due to the cost of replacing the airbag system my insurance declared it a total loss and picked it up for salvage although the car was otherwise in great working condition with no other damage. However I have many pictures of my car from all angles that were taken for insurance purposes. No one else inspected the car in person before it was picked up since my insurance wanted to do a virtual inspection. There were zero warnings of the problem before it happened.
Aug 28, 2022
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SERVICE BRAKES
57 complaints
MY BRAKES WILL BE STUCK (I COULD NOT APPLY THE BRAKE) WHEN I SUDDENLY PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDLY. I HAD THIS ISSUE WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW. I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO HONDA ONCE I DID ONLINE SURVEY. TODAY, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE I COULD NOT APPLY BRAKE. I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME IN THE STREET. THE BRAKE WORKS FINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT IF I PRESS THE PEDAL SLOWLY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SCARY.
Jan 28, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY 3,300 MILES. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 17,435.
Jul 14, 2017
I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE.
Jun 06, 2016
I BOUGHT MY HONDA CIVIC BRAND NEW IN 2010 AND I HAD TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES THREE TIMES ALREADY, AND NOW I NEED TO CHANGE MY FRONT DISC AND BRAKES AGAIN! I ALSO HAVE MACHINE TURNED THE ROTORS ONCE AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS BECAUSE RECENTLY ON HIGHWAY DRIVING, WHEN I NEED TO USE MY BRAKES, THE CAR WOBBLES AND SHAKES. I WAS TOLD BY AN AUTO MECHANIC THAT IT'S MY FRONT ROTORS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ONLY HAVE A LITTLE OVER 58,000 MILES ON MY CAR AND MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING! MY SON HAS A 2009 HONDA CIVIC AND HE ONLY HAD TO CHANGE HIS BRAKES ONCE SINCE BUYING THE CAR NEW!! I UNDERSTAND THERE'S LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2010 CIVIC'S BRAKES AND THIS HAS TO BE A RECALL THAT HONDA NEED TO ADDRESS! I DO NOT HAVE A JOB AND THIS IS COSTING ME UNNESSESARY EXPENSE THAT I CAN'T AFFORD!
May 31, 2016
LIKE I KEEP READING...I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES ON MY CIVIC MULTIPLE TIMES TOO. THIS IS MY FIRST HONDA, BUT I HAVE HAD VW, TOYOTA/SCION AND I NEVER HAD AN ISSUE LIKE THIS WITH MY BRAKES, SO I KNOW IT IS NOT DUE TO MY DRIVING ABILITIES. IF I KNEW ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL BRAKE EXPENSE THAT I WOULD INCUR, I WOULD HAVE NOT PURCHASED A HONDA PRODUCT.
May 13, 2016
+ 52 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
32 complaints
I recently read about NHTSA ID Number: 11469938 It made me realize I have the same problem although not as bad. My driver side sun visor is split at the seam. This causes it to hang slightly lower but does not completely block my view of the road. I have never had it inspected/replaced, but after reading about the complaint case above, I am worried the same may happen to my visor in the future (i.e. visor will flop down and block my view of the road).
Jul 11, 2022
The sun visor keeps splitting at the seam. When that happens it'll no longer hold itself in place and it will flop down blocking my view. At this point I've replaced both sun visors 3 times since I bought the car, about once every 3 years in the summer. This started happening at about 80,000 miles. Whatever adhesive Honda is using to put these together don't hold up in the heat. You can feel the visors getting soft and bending in the heat until it inevitably breaks. It can't be usage either since both the driver and passenger side fail at about the same rate and the passenger sun visor rarely gets used.
Jun 18, 2022
WIPER BLADES MAKES LOUD RUBBING NOISE, BECAUSE WIPER ARMS ARE PRESSED VERY HARD AGAINST WINDSHIELD CAUSING FRICTION BETWEEN THE BLADES AND WINDSHIELD. I INSTALLED NEW WIPERS FROM SAM'S CLUB, STILL LOUD NOISE IS NOT GOING AWAY. THIS PROBLEM EXISTED EVER SINCE I BOUGHT BRAND NEW CIVIC IN 2010, BUT DUE TO LIGHT USAGE MOSTLY IN DRY DAYS, I IGNORED THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN RAIN OR SNOW DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED WIPER ARMS OR WIPER ASSEMBLY. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 54,000 MILES SINCE 2010.
Nov 14, 2019
IN 2012 I PURCHASED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE. I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SUN VISORS BREAKING. AT FIRST MY WARRANTY COVERED THE COST AND THEN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF $150.00 EACH TIME I HAD TO REPLACE. THE ISSUE IS THE SAFETY OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE IN THE SUN LIGHT OR THE EVENING, DUE TO THE BROKEN SUN VISORS DANGLING IN MY LINE OF SIGHT. ENCLOSED ARE PICTURES OF THE BROKEN SUN VISORS PASS AND PRESENT. I WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACING THE DRIVERS SIDE ONCE AGAIN FOR MY SAFETY, DUE TO THE SHARP POINTY OBJECT BY MY HEAD WHERE THE SUN VISOR WAS ATTACHED TO. I DID CALL HONDA CORP AND REPORT THE ISSUE ONLY AGAIN AND THE SAFETY ISSUE OF THE POINT OBJECT BY MY HEAD. I TOOK MY HONDA TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SUN VISOR. BOTH THE SERVICE PERSON AND MECHANIC HAD TO CAREFUL PLACE THEMSELVES IN MY HONDA TO ENSURE THEY DID NOT POKE THE HEAD ON THE SHARP POINTY OBJECT.
Sep 11, 2019
SUN VISOR IN 2010 HONDA CIVIC BROKEN. THE PLASTIC IS CRACKED AT THE SEAM AND THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE VISOR CANNOT WORK PROPERLY. VISOR DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE IN EITHER UP OR DOWN POSITION. VISOR FALLS INTO LINE OF VISION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. FAILS TO BLOCK THE SUN WHEN NECESSARY. HONDA REFUSES TO FIX THE VISOR. A NEW VISOR IS $95 EXCLUDING LABOR. I HAVE REPORTED THIS BEFORE AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE.
Mar 01, 2018
+ 27 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
29 complaints
The paint on this blue Honda Civic 2010 has been wearing away for years. There’s chips of paint missing on the hood. There is paint wear on the roof in two wide strips, on the trunk all over and the fenders. Also, the roof, when washed by auto carwash, buckles in when being dried so you can tell metal is thin. There’s definitely a defect in these civics I see them all over the place and every blue one almost has worn paint just like mine! Honda had to have done something wrong with these paint jobs, they should repaint them for free!
Feb 16, 2023
Paint has been peeling for at least 3 years and body shop told me Honda has major issues with paint on many years of vehicles. My vehicle has been serviced many times at the dealer where was purchased and no one, not dealer or Honda themselves have notified me of such re-call or warranty of this particular issue.
May 23, 2022
I had my paint recall fixed on my 2010 Honda Civic at a local Honda dealership. They had it for 4 weeks without any loaner car, and now the paint in peeling off my car. The body doesn’t seem to be put back together correctly. The rubber were the body fits together is coming apart.
Apr 24, 2022
UNKNOWN The paint on the top of the car and the trunk has peeled off and creates condition for rusting of the metal parts. This in time jeopardies the structural integrity of the car especially in accidents. I have see description of number of Honda Civics with this problem.
Oct 20, 2021
PAINT
Jun 03, 2021
+ 24 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27 complaints
The paint on car have peel, hood,doors, and top of car.
Aug 29, 2021
HI THERE! I OWN 2010 HONDA CIVIC AND WITHIN THE LAST YEAR OR LONGER, THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND HOOD, TRUNK AREA KEEPS DISAPPEARING. I AM LOSING MY PAINT. I NOTICE A LOT OF HONDA CIVICS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM A VEHICLE OWNER WHO TAKES CARE OF MY VEHICLE INCLUDING THE APPEARANCE OF IT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON MY CAR IS 85997 MILES. I CONTACTED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR ABOUT THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE PAINT/ TSB AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS EXPIRED.. I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. HONDA SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND REPAIR THIS. I ONLY DO CITY DRIVING AND MY CAR WAS IN A PARKING GARAGE UP UNTIL LATE 2018 AND THEN RIGHT AFTER I STARTED NOTICING THE PAINT IS GETTING FADED. I ATTACHED A COUPLE PICTURES TO SHOW WHERE THE PAINT DAMAGE IS LOCATED. THANK YOU KINDLY.
Nov 26, 2020
LEAKS AT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON DRIVER SIDE WHENEVER IT RAINS.
Nov 30, 2018
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR POPPED/EXPLODED OPEN. THIS HAPPENED DURING SUMMER MONTHS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGHER. BEFORE SUN VISOR EXPLODED OPEN, IT HAD NOT BEEN TOUCHED OR MOVED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND WAS IN DORMANT POSITION (NON-USE). CAR WAS NOT IN USE AND WAS PARKED IN PRIVATE HOME DRIVEWAY WHICH HAD BEEN STATIONED THERE BETWEEN 20-24 HOURS. HAD CAR BEEN IN MOTION I BELIEVE THIS COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS. AFTER VISOR EXPLODES OPEN IT WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BE SET IN DORMANT POSITION AND COULD BLOCK VISION OR HIT DRIVER. PIECES COULD ALSO DISLODGE AND HIT DRIVER.
Sep 10, 2018
PAINT PEELING AND OXIDATION OCCURING BAD. I BOUGHT THIS CAR MAY 5, 2015 AND IT STARTED PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING IT. LOOKS HORRIBLE AND I'D LIKE IT FIXED. I OWN A CHEVY THAT'S OLDER AND IT LOOKS EXCELLENT COMPAIRED TO MY CARS PAINT. PLEASE HELP TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.
Sep 14, 2017
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20 complaints
I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BACK JAN OF 2011 NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AND 11,000 MILES MY BRAKE PADS WERE DONE. I TOOK IT TO HONDA AND WAS TOLD MY DRIVING WAS THE ISSUE AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY IT WAS NOTHING BUT BULL FROM HONDA. I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ONCE AGAIN NOT EVEN ANOTHER 11,000 MY BRAKE PADS ARE DONE AGAIN, THIS TIME I REPLACE THEM MYSELF AND NOTICE THAT BOTH INSIDE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT MORE THEN THE OUTSIDE. THE PADS ARE WEARING OUT UNEVEN THAT'S NOT NORMAL. HONDA SHOULD WARRANTY PADS AND PISTONS THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR
Apr 28, 2012
I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX THAT I PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN AUG 2010. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. I WAS AT ABOUT 15,000 MILES WHEN THE BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE A SQUEALING SOUND. I CONTACTED HONDA METRO IN JERSEY CITY, NJ. THEY STATED THAT IT IS THE MANNER IN WHICH I DRIVE MY CAR. I DISPUTED THIS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL OVER THE PHONE BC TO CHANGE THE BRAKES AT ONLY 15K MILES IS COMPLETELY UNHEARD OF. I ENDED UP HAVING MY FATHER GO TO HAVE THE ISSUE CHECKED ANYWAY BY THEM. THEY STATED THAT MY BRAKES WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED A CLEANING. WELL SOON AFTER THAT MY BRAKES STARTED DOING THE SAME NOISE AGAIN. MY GUESS IS THAT THEY SPRAYED IT WITH NOISE DAMPENING SPRAY. ANYWAY, I HAVE LOOKED THIS UP ONLINE AND THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. BEFORE SOMEONE DIES CAN YOU PLEASE PUSH THEM TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY KNOW ABOUT IT AND THEY DO NOTHING!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! *TR
Apr 05, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN A SQUEALING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE BRAKES AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Mar 30, 2012
PURCHASED THIS CIVIC IN JUNE 2010 AND JUST PUT THE SECOND SET OF PADS ON THIS WEEK. FIRST SET AT 21,000. 19,000 MILES AND ONLY 9 MONTHS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING BETWEEN REPLACEMENT PADS. UNEVEN PREMATURE WEAR ON THE LEFT INNER PAD INDICATING THAT THE PADS ARE REMAINING IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR. ALSO EXPERIENCING A BURNING SMELL. RIGHT SIDE PADS ARE ALMOST NEW. PERSONAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPER AND RECOMMENDED I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME. I DID AND IT "WAS NORMAL WEAR". HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SO MANY ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS MY 5TH HONDA AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN AS DISAPPOINTED. THERE IS A PROBLEM AND HONDA NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPENS. *TR
Mar 24, 2012
HONDA CIVIC LX 2010. FEW DAYS AGO I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THE BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THAT'S VERY STRANGE CONSIDERING MY CAR HAS ONLY 20,100 MILES. IN ADDITION, I AM A PERSON WHO TAKE EXTREMELY GOOD CARE OF MY CAR (OIL CHANGE, TIRES, FLUIDS, EVERYTHING) AND MOREOVER IF THE VEHICLE IS LEASED. UNFORTUNATELY BRAKES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAID FOR THEM. I HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS FROM BRAMAN HONDA TO PROVE WHAT I'M SAYING. THAT'S SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT! EVERY 3 MONTHS I HAVE TO TAKE THIS CAR TO THE DEALER WITH SOME NEW PROBLEMS AND PAY BETWEEN $150-350!! THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FACTORY DEFECT WE (THE CONSUMERS) SHOULDN'T BEING PAYING FOR! DO SOMETHING!! *TR
Mar 18, 2012
+ 15 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN PLACE AND FELL CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INNER PART WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. UPDATED 09/30/16*LJ *CN
Jul 26, 2016
ONE-OWNER 2010 HONDA CIVIC WITH 33,000 MILES-- THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAN NO LONGER STAY IN THE "UP" POSITION. IT HAS CRACKED WHERE THE HINGE SPRING IS, AND MAY SOON FALL APART. *TR
Apr 07, 2015
THE FIRST SUNVISOR BROKE JUST BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. IT WASN'T MUCH OF PROBLEM TO GET IT REPLACED. ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF LATER THE SECOND SUNVISOR BROKE AND CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER CONTACTING AMERICAN HONDA THE SUNVISOR WAS REPLACED FOR 17.00. HOWEVER, I REFRAIN FROM USING IT BECAUSE I WORRY THAT IT WILL FALL APART AGAIN. BOTH TIMES IT WAS THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. LAST WEEK THE SUNVISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE. ALTHOUGH THESE ARE SMALL PARTS, THEY ARE INTEGRAL TO SAFETY AS THEY SHIELD THE DRIVER' EYES FROM THE SUN. EVEN IF HONDA KEEPS REPLACING THIS PARTS AT NO CHARGE, THEY ARE AT BEAT ORNAMENTAL. THE SUNVISORS SHOULD BE REPAIRED WITH GOOD QUALITY SUNVISORS THAT LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE CAR. MY 1997 ACCORD STILL HAS FUNCTIONING SUNVISORS AFTER MORE THAN 200K MILES. *TR
Mar 28, 2015
SUN VISOR FELL DOWN ON DRIVERS SIDE SCARING DRIVER & COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT. NOW THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP & BLOCKS VISIBILITY. THIS IS A KNOW PRIOR DEFECT & IT APPEARS THEY ARE STILL USING THE SAME PARTS. WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN ADDRESSED. IS ANOTHER CLASS ACTION SUIT NEEDED TO CALL HONDA ON THIS? IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Mar 14, 2015
MY 2010 CIVIC HAS 40,000 MILES NOW. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE FACTORY SEAL LEAKING AND CAUSING WATER TO COME INTO MY CAR. HENDRICK HONDA IN BRADENTON, FL ADVISED IT WAS DUE TO "LUCK OF THE DRAW...VERY BAD LUCK" AND "I'VE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE." HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. IN THE STATE OF FL YOUR CAR INSURANCE WILL PAY TO REPLACE YOUR WINDSHIELD ONLY IF THERE IS A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD SO THAT WAS $300+ OUT OF POCKET. MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR HAS SPLIT IN TWO CAUSING IT TO DANGLE IN FRONT OF MY FACE... AGAIN NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE DEALER QUOTED $100 PER VISOR FOR REPLACEMENT. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 142,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 258,000.
May 27, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that upon attempting to register the vehicle with his insurance company, he discovered that the VIN on the vehicle and the VIN listed in their private messages were different. The vehicle was a private sale through Facebook Messenger. The contact attempted to reach out to the seller, but the contact stated that his number was blocked. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 133,000. Upon investigation, the contact discovered two different registered mileages; one over 200,00 and another over 300,000.
Apr 21, 2025
There's an electrical issue that is affecting the A/C connection. The compressor belt won't turn and it's due to the electrical issue. The fuse box over heats and turns on the "Check engine" light. Most Hondas have this same A/C issue but the problem is the faulty fusebox and fuses that are causing electrical issues to the rest of the car making it dangerous to drive.
Jun 17, 2023
[12:29 PM] Rosales, Denise CTR (NHTSA) The contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle had been parked in her driveway and had not been driven for two days, when a fire had spontaneously ignited near the battery on the driver's side of the engine compartment. The fire had fully engulfed the engine compartment. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire using water. The fire marshal filed a report. The vehicle had been declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Nov 04, 2022
WHEN I START THE CAR IT RUMBLES AND THE RPMS REV UP. I KNOW IT IS THE WIRES THAT GO FROM THE IGNITION COILS TO THE ENGINE THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS BUT.. YOU CANT BUY THAT PART AT AN AUTO PART STORE BC THE WIRE HARNESS IS NOT PATENTED.. TO GO TO HONDA ITS $793. SINCE IVE ONLY HAD THE CAR I HAVE ONLY PUT 50K MLES ON IT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT IM HAVING THIS MAJOR OF AN ISSUE THIS SOON.
Oct 05, 2015
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STEERING
9 complaints
1. Power stearing failure. The car is available for inspection upon request. 2. When the failure occurs, the power stearing became very rigid in such way I'm unable to turn the stearing wheel. This has occured when I'm in the middle of a curve but also has occur when I'm in a straight line. This failure is intermitent, to 2-3 consecutive times for a couple of days (3-5days max) to then not appear for months. 3. and 4. The problem hasn't been reproduced or inspected by the dealer or independent service center. 5. A light with a stearing wheel and exclamation mark appears. No symptoms prior to failure. The first time to show this failure was over a year ago.
May 13, 2022
POWER STEERING NOT RESPONSIVE POWER STEERING NOISE AND FLUID LEAK
May 29, 2019
TOOK MY CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. WAS TOLD IT ALSO NEEDED COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS AT A COST OF $495. I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THIS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM DUE TO WRONG SIZE AND WONDERED WHY IT WAS NOT RECALLED. I AM 83 AND CAR ONLY HAS 22973 MILES ON IT AND KEPT IN GARAGE. WHY IS EVERYONE HAVING TO PAY THIS AMOUNT FOR A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT THEY KNEW ABOUT BUSHING CRACKING DUE TO WRONG SIZE PUT IN?
May 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 27, 2014
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD FELT STEERING TIGHTEN UP WENT TO TURN AROUND CORNER AND COULD NOT STEER CAR THE STEERING WAS LOCKED UP STOPPED IMMEDIATELY LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME.TURNED STEERING WHEEL FORCEFULLY TO RIGHT AND LEFT AND IT SEEMED FINE STARTED OUT STEERING TIGHTENED AGAIN. STOPPED DRIVING CAR FOR COUPLE MONTHS CALLED PAYAS AUTO WERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THEY CAME AND GOT IT THEY INDICATED IT WAS A BLOWN FUSE CAR WORKED STEERING WAS FINE. THEN WINTER IN VERMONT HIT AGAIN ONE COLD MORNING I WENT OUT STARTED THE CAR LET IT RUN FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WENT TO LEAVE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP LEFT CAR RUNNING FOR AN HOUR AND STEERING WAS WORKING GOT ON THE INTERSTATE IT WAS 17 DEGREES GOING 70 MPH STEERING LOCKED UP GOT OFF INTERSTATE SLOWED DOWN TO 45 MPH STEERING WAS STIFF YET NOT LOCKED AS IT WAS WHEN I WAS GOING 70. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE TRUE PROBLEM IS WITH THE STEERING HOWEVER IT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS. I BELIEVE THE COLD IS FREEZING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SINCE THE GOOD OLD FASHIONED POWER STEERING DOES NOT EXIST IN THIS CAR IT CAN NOT BE POWER STEERING FLUID PROBLEM. I AM TODAY, TAKING CAR TO AUTOMASTER MY HOPE IS THEY WILL GET TO THE TRUE PROBLEM IT IS NOT A FUSE AND IT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS(AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS STEERING PROBLEM EVERY TIME THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 30 DEGREES). *TR
Jan 02, 2014
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ENGINE
7 complaints
GOT A AC PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE.FOUND OUT THAT THIS ENGINE IS MISSING A HEATER CONTROL VALVE.PRIOR YEARS HAVE ONE ,BUT YEARS 2006- 2011 FORGOT TO PUT ONE IN.I LIVE IN PHOENIX WHERE TEMP.IS HIGH, SO AC IS USED MORE.THIS IS IMPORTANT TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL OF THE VECHICLE.
Aug 14, 2020
MY 2010 MODEL YEAR HONDA CIVIC WITH THE 1.8L R18A1 4-CYL ENGINE WILL NOT MAINTAIN ITS NORMAL ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS. THE ENGINE TAKES A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO WARM UP, WHETHER IT IS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY OR BEING DRIVEN IN THE CITY/HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN USING THE HEAT TO WARM UP THE CAR. IF I TRY TO USE THE DEFROST SETTING, THE CAR WILL NOT REACH ITS NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THE AIR BEING BLOW OUT IS LUKEWARM. EVEN IF I WAIT UNTIL THE CAR IS FULLY WARMED UP, IF I ATTEMPT TO USE THE DEFROST, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WILL DROP. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE ENGINE'S TEMPERATURE, I MUST KEEP THE DEFROST SET BETWEEN THE HOT AND COLD INDICATORS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL KNOB. THIS POSES AS A PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE AIR BEING BLOWN OUT DOES NOT EFFECTIVELY DEFROST MY WINDOWS. I ALSO DO NOT WANT TO DAMAGE MY ENGINE AND HAVE IT RUN TOO COLD. ANY OUTSIDE TEMPERATE BELOW 30 F IS WHEN THE ENGINE SEEMS TO STRUGGLE WITH KEEPING A NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATE.
Jan 17, 2020
THE CAR VIBRATES UPON TURING IT ON AND ENGINE SOUNDS VERY NOISY. I TOOK IT TO HONDA SERVICE CENTER ON ROUTE 22 IN HILLSIDE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR MOUNT WHICH WAS REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $600.00 . THEY CLAIMED THERE WAS NO WARRANTY FOR ENGINE TROUBLE AVAILABLE.
Nov 08, 2017
WHEN STARTED AND PUT IN REVERSE THE CAR SHAKES AND MAKES NOISE. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS BAD MOTOR MOUNTS. 75,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS IS THE SAME COMPLAINT MADE BY MANY OWNERS. I'VE READ ON LINE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS WIDE SPREAD WITH OTHERS LOOKING FOR A RECALL.
Oct 24, 2017
MY CAR HAS 65000 MILES AND EVERYTIME WHILE REVERSING THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND AND HEAVY VIBRATIONS. ALSO WHEN TURNING RIGHT IT HAS SOME VIBRATIONS AND KNOCKING SOUNDS. I FOUND OUT THAT IT IS THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT THAT HAS FAILED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A NORMAL TREND FOR 8TH GEN HONDA CIVIC'S. I DON'T KNOW WHY HONDA DOESN'T DO A RECALL TO FIX THIS ISSUE, THEY ARE DOING ONE FOR THEIR AIRBAGS ALREADY, WHY NOT ADD THIS TOO. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND A MAJOR ACCIDENT JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN.
Feb 23, 2017
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7 complaints
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE TO FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AGAINST HONDA MOTOR CORPORATION, ALSO INCLUDING RUSTY WALLACE HONDA IN KNOXVILLE AND COOKEVILLE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AS OFFICIAL WARRANTY SERVICERS (FULL DOC NOT IMAGED). *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE DEALER STATED THE CONSUMER HIT SOMETHING, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO LEAK, AND THE ENGINE TO BLOW. THE CONSUMER REFUTED THE DEALERS CONCLUSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED, THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN, BECAUSE A BRACKET PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND AFTER MARKET PARTS WERE USED, WHICH VOIDED THE WARRANTY, THE CONSUMER HAD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A CLEAN CARFAX REPORT. *JB
Oct 22, 2014
WHILE MY WIFE WAS WAITING IN LINE AT A FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU LANE, STEAM WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PARKED. A QUICK INSPECTION SHOWED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO BE EXTREMELY CLEAN. A SMALL AMOUNT OF MOISTURE WAS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD AND NEXT TO THE AC COMPRESSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AGENCY AND LEFT OVERNIGHT. WHEN I CALLED THE NEXT MORNING, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS FAILING AND THAT THEY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE THE COMPRESSOR REPLACED FOR $995. AFTER STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LESS THEN TWO YEARS OLD AND INQUIRING IF THERE WAS A RECALL OR OTHER CIVICS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, I WAS TOLD THAT A 2006 MODEL WAS BROUGHT IN WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. I CALLED SOME LOCAL PARTS STORES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPRESSOR WAS NOT STOCKED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAUSE THE MODEL YEAR WAS STILL NEW. THE FINAL REPAIR WAS REPLACEMENT OF THE AC COMPRESSOR AND AC RELAY FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE OF $824.60 OUCH! *TR
Jul 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE ON AN INCLINE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE FAILURE OR THE REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 827 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Aug 15, 2011
DURING MY DAUGHTER'S 5-HR DRIVE TO COLLEGE IN HER 2010 HONDA CIVIC (~ 3500 MILES ON IT), THE CAR'S A/C ABRUPTLY QUIT WORKING. AFTER CHECKING OVER THE INTERNAL CONTROLS TO MAKE SURE SHE DIDN'T HAVE A WRONG SETTING, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND THAT THE CONDENSER HAD A HOLE IN IT APPARENTLY FROM A FOREIGN OBJECT (ROCK). UPON FURTHER INTERNET RESEARCH, I DISCOVERED THIS SITUATION WAS NOT A RARE OCCURRENCE. THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THE INTERNET OF THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED BOTH AMERICAN HONDA AS WELL AS THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AND WAS TOLD THAT HONDA WOULD NOT COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THE ISSUE IS DESIGN OR MATERIAL WORKMANSHIP RELATED, NOT AN "ACT OF GOD" OR UNLUCKY CIRCUMSTANCE. THE CONDENSER IS NOT WELL PROTECTED AS IN OTHER COMPETITIVE VEHICLES, SO IT IS MORE PRONE TO THIS ISSUE. OTHER PEOPLE DISCUSSING THIS ISSUE ON AN INTERNET "FORUM" ARE FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO PROTECT THE CONDENSER WITH A WIRE "NETTING" BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT JUST BY REPLACING THE CONDENSER DOES NOT FIX THE ROOT CAUSE. SINCE THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, HONDA IS MOST LIKELY NOT GOING TO ADDRESS THIS IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER. AT THIS POINT, I'LL HAVE TO ASK MY INSURANCE TO GET INVOLVED AND PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE AND POTENTIALLY HAVE MY INSURANCE RATES INCREASE IF THIS RE-OCCURS. WE WILL HAVE A "LOCAL" HONDA DEALERSHIP REPLACE THE CONDENSER AND ASSOCIATED PARTS. MY OBJECTIVE HERE IS TO LET MORE PEOPLE KNOW THAT HONDA HAS AN ISSUE WITH THIS DESIGN/CONDENSER MATERIAL IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WILL ADDRESS IT. *TR
Aug 02, 2010
MY 2008 CIVIC EX L CONDENSER WAS DAMAGED BY A ROAD SIDE DEBRIS/STONE. I TOOK IT TO MY HONDA DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THE TO REPAIR WOULD BE $725.00 OR I COULD TAKE IT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY SEE IF THEY WILL COVER THE COST. HOWEVER, I CALLED HONDA CANADA SINCE THEY ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE [ DESIGN FLAW ]. HONDA CANADA GAVE ME SAME SONG AND DANCE THE DEALER GAVE ME AND ADMITTING IT IS A DESIGN FLAW. THIS IS OUR 7TH HONDA PRODUCT BUT I WILL NOT GO BACK TO HONDA ANY MORE. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH ANSWERS I GOT FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA CANADA. *TR
May 17, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to stop and park the vehicle; however, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the unintended acceleration had occurred several times and almost caused a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Mar 27, 2025
The contact’s relative owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed while turning; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle was dragging and hesitating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Jun 15, 2023
THE SPEED SENSOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC ON A HIGHWAY FORCING THE CAR INTO A LOW GEAR. SINCE FORD F150S ARE BEING RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW IT IS HAPPENING IN OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL. $500 DEALER REPAIR BILL.
Feb 13, 2019
ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 21, 2017 AND ON DECEMBER 25, 2017 (AT APPROXIMATELY 5:20 PM EASTERN TIME), THE ENGINE OF MY 2010 HONDA FIT ACCELERATED RAPIDLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY OR SUBURBAN STREET. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS DRIVING AT 20-25 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS NOT TRYING TO INCREASE THE CAR'S SPEED BY PUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR BY PUSHING DOWN ON THE CAR'S CLUTCH AND PUTTING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE AT A HIGH SPEED AFTER THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN NEUTRAL.
Dec 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THERE WAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AS HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Sep 22, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
POWER TRAIN
5 complaints
When I first bought the car and or around 07/22/2019 I brought it home parked it in front of my house in Santa rosa CA. As I was walking to my house I took a look at the car I just bought and notice a small drip of oil or fluid . didnt pay attention to it . Do to the fact it came straight off the lot . As time went on power steering fluid would get low I was driving from santa rosa to sausalito ca every day on a very strict disiplinary probation by my Employer Heath Ceramics LTD. I had to be on time and figured I had a safe car to get me to work and back. Months after I bought the car and kept an eye on the fluids . I was at a stop light before work in Santa Rosa . The light turned green as I excelerated the train axle snaped . Took it to car max were I bought it and let them know it was leaking the day I brought it home until the day the train axle snapped . They repaird it no charge . I drove home and it was leaking more this time I took it back and said I want a new car it was sold to me leaking and still after carmax repaird it its still leaking . They repaird it again no charge and refused to let me get a new car . Turns out the seal in the train axel wasnt replaced and sold to me. I could have wrecked on that comute .On the contract check list it marked train axle replaced or repaird I showed dan the auto repair manager at car max santa rosa ca and his manager When I first took the car in to be repaired .
Nov 02, 2021
MAKES CLUNKING SOUND WHEN IN DRIVE AND THE SPEED SAYS 5 BUT THE CAR IS NOT MOVING I THINK THE DRIVE SHAFT IS NOT TOGETHER
Nov 14, 2019
THERE HAS BEEN A CLICKING NOISE ON OCCASIONS WHEN I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER SLOANE HONDA ASSESSED THE PROBLEM BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE. I NOTICED THE SOUND IN 2013 +/- AND I REQUESTED IT TO BE CHECKED OUT DURING UPCOMING SERVICE APPOINTMENTS. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
TRANSMISSION FAILED REQUIRING IT TO BE REBUILT. *TR
Oct 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR SHIFT INTO ANY ADDITIONAL GEARS WHETHER HIGH OR LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 98,000.
Jun 22, 2010
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V042000 (Air Bags); however, the repair caused the driver’s side seat belt buckle to not be detected while latched closed. The driver’s side seat belt warning light illuminated. The local dealer advised the contact that the passenger’s side air bag would not work as intended due to the driver’s side seat belt buckle warning light. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,743.
Jan 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to be unlatch. After several attempts, the contact was able to unlatch the seat belt. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt had previously been replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,200.
Mar 16, 2023
OUR GRAND CHILD WAS TRAPPED IN BACK SEAT PASSENGER SIDE. SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. I CALLED HONDA CONSUMER TWICE AND TRY TO GET NEAREST DEALER TO HELP, NO ONE WAS AVAILABLE FOR WEEK. I WENT LOCAL BODY SHOP WAS ABLE TO GET SEAT BELT AND INSTALLED IN TIME DUE TO WE TAKE CARE OF THE GRAND KIDS AND NEEDED SAFE CAR. DID CALLED CONSUMER HELP FROM HONDA AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO REIMBURSE. PLEASE HELP. HONDA CONSUMER CASE # 08754136
Jun 26, 2018
FRONT END COLLISION BETWEEN 35 AND 50 MPH. HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER PROPERLY. PASSENGER WAS FOUND IN THE FLOOR BOARD WITH THE SEATBELT AROUND HER. EXPERT INVESTIGATING THE ACCIDENT NOTICED A DEFECT WITH THE SEAT BELT NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINING. *TR
Oct 08, 2013
WHEELS
4 complaints
TIRES ONLY LAST FOR 20,000 MILES APPROX. EVEN WITH A VERY MILD USE. I REPLACED THE TIRES WITH HIGH END TIRES AND THEY HAD THE SAME FATE. ALSO, ALIGNMENT ONLY LASTS FOR FEW MONTHS(EVEN WITHOUT HITTING ANY CURBS ETC).
Jun 14, 2016
TMPS LIGHT ON FOR 30,000 MILES (3 YEARS), WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN IF TIRES ARE FILLED PROPERLY.
May 18, 2016
REPLACED FRONT CONTROL ARM IN MAY 2012 AT COST OF $1000 AT DEALERSHIP. WENT BACK FOR NEW TIRES IN AUGUST 2015 ( APPROX. 15 K MILES DRIVEN IN BETWEEN) AND THEY TELL ME ITS BROKEN AGAIN
Nov 02, 2015
THE PAST TWO MONTHS WE HAVE EXPERIENCE HEAVY VIBRATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE I ASKED THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE REAR. I WAS INFORMED THE TIRES ARE SEVERLY WORN, IN COMPARISON TO THE FRONT. THE TIRES WERE NEW WHEN WE PURCHASE THE CAR 6 MONTHS AGO. *TT
Jan 30, 2012
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
MY CAR WAS WEARING OUT TIRES EVERY 20,000 TO 30,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD MY CAR ALIGNED 5 TIMES. TWICE BY THE DEALER AND 3 TIMES BY SO CALLED EXPERT SHOPS. $2,200 LATER IN TIRES & ALIGNMENT COSTS NEITHER, FIXED MY PROBLEMS. I DID THE TROUBLESHOOTING MYSELF. I STOPPED ROTATING THE TIRES AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE THE CULPRITS WEARING THE TIRES OUT. DUE TO A NEGATIVE UPPER CONTROL ARM SETTING. REAR CAMBER ON THIS IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. YOU MUST REPLACE IT WITH A DEALER UPPER CONTROL ARM MARKED "C" THAT SETS IT AT -1.50 DEG (-0.75-+1.08). FOUND THIS OUT WHEN I LOCATED A RECALL FOR ONLY THE 2006 TO 2009 CIVIC. MY CIVIC IS A 2010 MODEL. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE REAR TIRE WEAR IS MADE WORSE WHEN YOU CARRY EXTRA WEIGHT. I LIVE ON BASE (RIDGECREST CA) AND VISIT GRANDMA IN PASADENA CA OFTEN WITH MY 2 KIDS AND WIFE A 2 HOUR ROUND TRIP. THE PASSENGERS MUST HAVE MADE THIS WORSE. THE REASON FOR MY POST IS THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 2010 CIVIC! I HAD TO USE AN AFTER MARKET REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM AND SET TO -1.50 TO CORRECT SPENDING $600 ON TIRES EVERY 20,000 TO 30,000 MILES. NOW MY TIRES LAST ~70,000. COME ON HONDA! WAITING FOR A LAWSUIT TO MAKE YOU DO THE RECALL & KEEPING THE 2010 OUT OF THE RECALL IS JUST IRRESPONSIBLE. YOU HAVE LOST MY RESPECT AND I WILL NOW GO BACK TO THE UGLY MORE RELIABLE TOYOTA COROLLA. I HAVE ALL MY RECORDS FOR EVERY ALIGNMENT. UNFORTUNATELY, I FORGOT TO KEEP THE TIRE RECEIPTS FOR THE NUMBER OF TIME I REPLACE ALL 4.
May 27, 2016
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, FEATHERING AND NOISE. *TR
Jul 03, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE CAVED IN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE OFF AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE MOUNT WAS BENT AND THE WHEEL SUSPENSION ARM WAS FRACTURED IN HALF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Jun 20, 2014
I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AT 52,000 MILES AFTER ROTATING THE OLD ONES EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE OLD TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORE UNEVEN ON BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR SINCE I ROTATED THEM 5 TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO APPLE HONDA IN RIVERHEAD,NEW YORK WHERE I PURCHASED IT. THE SERVICE TECH. SAID "THE REAR RIGHT CAMBER IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT ,SOMETHING IS BENT. YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP".I THINK IT CAME THIS WAY WHEN I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN 2010. *TR
Mar 24, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CONCERNS WITH SHAPE OF SEAT BELTS IN COMMERCIAL VANS AND DRIVERS NOT USING THEIR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *LD *JS
Feb 26, 2018
FOR YEARS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR COMPLAINING ABOUT THE POOR LIGHTING FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSISTENTLY I HAVE TO DAB THE SWITCH TO DOUBLE CHECK AND CONFIRM THEY ARE ON AT NIGHT WHEN I AM NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AND OR ANY SIGN THAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY WORKING. I ALSO REGULARLY TOOK A LOOK AT THE ACTUAL LIGHTS TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T HAVE ONE BURNT OUT OR SOMETHING. NOW I AM SELLING THE CAR AND HAD IT DETAILED, SO THE HEADLIGHTS WERE POLISHED AND IT WAS MIND-BLOWING TO REALIZE THAT THE LOW QUALITY OF THE PLASTIC COVER LENSES WAS ALWAYS THE CULPRIT. I GUESS THIS HAPPENS TO EVERY MAKE AND MODEL OUT IN THE ROAD, SO IN FACT HOW MANY OF ALL THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRING EVERY SINGLE DAY COULD BE AT LEAST PARTIALLY BLAMED ON THIS PROBLEM? ESPECIALLY THOSE CAUSE BY RUNNING OVER OBSTACLES IN THE ROAD OR EVEN PEOPLE... I ALWAYS KEPT MY CAR CLEAN, BUT THIS IS A DIFFERENT PROBLEM, AND IT'S DUE TO THE LOW QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED, JUST AS THE KILLER AIR BAG INFLATORS... THIS CAR HAS ALL THE EXTERIOR TRIMS AND MOLDINGS MELTED, CRACKED AND MOST GONE, AND THIS HAPPENED IN JUST A FEW YEARS, BUT OR COURSE THIS IS NOT CAUSE FOR ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS SO NOBODY CARES (ARGUABLY THE SUNVISOR EXPLODING IN FRONT OF YOU COULD BE)... BUT THE HEADLIGHTS IN EVERY SINGLE CAR OUT THERE IN THE ROAD I BELIEVE IS SOMETHING MUST BE TAKEN CARE OF, AND IT IS NOT THE OWNERS/DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITY, OR THERE WOULD BE SOME SORT OF MANDATED DISCLOSURE ABOUT IT. SOMETHING LIKE: "THIS CAR IS BUILT TO LAST ONLY ONE LEASING PERIOD OF 36 TO 48 MONTHS IN A DECENT SHAPE. DO NOT BUY IT OR GET RID OF IT SOONER, OR SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. GOOD LUCK!"
Dec 24, 2017
I AM 76 YEARS OLD AND RECENTLY QUIT DRIVING. ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE ANY MORE WAS POOR VISIBILITY, WHICH I ALWAYS BLAMED ON MY POOR EYESIGHT, INCLUDING CATARACTS. THE PROBLEM, AS IT SEEMED REASONABLE, WAS WHEN IT WAS DARK. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME OTHERWISE: ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH CATARACTS ACTUALLY ARE ABLE TO SEE SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER IN THE DARK, WHEN PUPILS ARE DILATED. SOMEONE RECENTLY EXPLAINED TO ME THE REAL REASON: MY CAR'S HEADLIGHTS! I AM NOT PLANNING TO DRIVE AGAIN, I DON'T EVEN WANT TO TRY, BUT I KNOW NOW THAT IF THE HEADLIGHTS IN MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN WORKING AS THEY SHOULD I WOULD PROBABLY BE STILL DRIVING. THE POOR QUALITY OF THE LENSES IN THIS AND PROBABLY EVERY 2 TO 3 YEAR OLD CAR IN THE ROAD TODAY REDUCES THE VISIBILITY SO MUCH AND I'M SURE IT'S THE CAUSE OF MANY ACCIDENTS AND NOBODY IS SAYING ANYTHING. I NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT I HAD A FEW CLOSE CALLS, AND IT MAKES ME REALLY ANGRY TO KNOW IT WAS THE BLURRY BAD HEADLIGHTS TO BLAME, AND THAT THEY ARE PROBABLY HURTING AND KILLING PEOPLE EVERY DAY. NOT TO MENTION THOSE LIKE ME WHO TAKE THE BLAME FOR SOMETHING SO CHEAP. MY SON HAS A CAR LIKE THIS AND HE HAD THE HEADLAMPS POLISHED RECENTLY BECAUSE I INSISTED HIM TO DO SO. NOW WHEN HE DRIVES ME I CAN TELL THE HUMONGOUS DIFFERENCE AND UNDERSTAND IT WASN'T ME AND MY "POOR EYESIGHT" TO BLAME. I CAN'T TELL HOW MANY TIMES I WENT BACK TO THE EYE DOCTOR TO LOOK FOR A SOLUTION, AND THE REAL SOLUTION IS IN PEOPLE LIKE YOU, IF YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. I WILL CONTACT A TV CHANNEL/REPORTER TO SEE IF THEY CAN START A CAMPAIGN ABOUT THIS, BECAUSE AUTOMAKERS ARE GETTING AWAY WITH THIS LIKE WITH SO MANY OTHER THINGS. IT'S A SHAME!
Dec 24, 2017
TIRES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI CENTRARODO P7 ALL SEASON PLUS (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 205/55/16 91H (NA). WHILE DRIVING, A GROWLING TYPE NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE INNER WALLS OF THE TIRES WERE CRACKED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN, DOT NUMBER, AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Sep 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC EQUIPPED WITH ARIZONIAN SILVER EDITION PLUS TIRES, SIZE: 205/55R16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HYDROPLANED AT ANY SPEED IN THE RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE HIGHLY RATED AGAINST HYDROPLANING. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Aug 10, 2016
DRIVING NEW 2010 HONDA CIVIC (3,000 MILES) ON 95 TO PBI AIRPORT ON 11/19/10. REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400 P205/55R16. *TR
Nov 29, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,716.
Jul 21, 2016
IF YOU APPLY YOUR BRAKES HARDER THAN GENTLE, THE BRAKES WILL FEEL LIKE THEY ARE SKIPPING. YOU ALMOST NEED TO STOP APPLY THE BRAKES BEFORE IT GOES AWAY. I'VE OWNED A HONDA ACCORD 1993 FOR OVER 20 YRS AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS. IF I KNEW WHAT I KNOW TODAY, I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT ANOTHER HONDA!
Feb 15, 2016
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT SPEED OF ~72, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND DID NOT MOVE. CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. HAD TO HIT BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY WORKED. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER. SAME EXACT ISSUE. *TR
May 24, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALL THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, WHICH WAS ROLLED DOWN. IN ADDITION THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Aug 03, 2015
RIDES ROUGH SHAKES FEELS THAT IT'S GOING TO STALL. VERY OBVIOUS WHEN STOPPING FOR RED LIGHTS. VIBRATION OCCURS IF I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. SOMETIMES IT STOPS IT BUT IT DOES REOCCUR. ALSO THE A/C MAKES THE CAR VIBRATE EVEN MORE. WAS SERVICED HOWEVER HAD TO BRING IT BACK, PAYING $160. , IN AUGUST 2012 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY TOOK IT FOR A RIDE FELT SOMETHING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PROCEEDED TO REALIGN FRONT WHEELS. RODE WITH A MEMBER OF THE SERVICE DEPT FOR A GOOD 20 MINUTES AND NOTHING HAPPENED TO THE CAR. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR HOME IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND, TO DATE, IT IS STILL HAPPENING. A MEMBER OF THE SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME IN CONFIDENCE THERE IS A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE A/C BUT THEY HAVEN'T FOUND HOW TO FIX IT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF OTHER CIVICS COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *JS
Jul 07, 2014
I PURCHASED A NEW 2010 HONDA HYBRID, I HAVE HAD 3 IMA BATTERIES REPLACED. THE LAST ONE THEY REPLACED CAME WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT HAS REDUCED MY MPG FROM OVER 40MPG TO 30MPG AND LESS POWER. I BELIEVE THIS IS IN VIOLATION OF STATED WINDOW STICKER MILEAGE CLAIMS, LEMON LAWS AND POSSIBLY AIR QUALITY LAWS, NOT TO MENTION THE LOSS OF POWER DANGERS. *TR
Sep 20, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
Sudden radiator failure resulting in engine failure.
Jan 02, 2022
01/16/2020 . APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 1130 AM . 12 PM.I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT . LIGHT TURNED GREEN , I HAD CAR IN. GEAR D. PROCEEDED FORWARD, IT'S WAS RAINING. SO THE FRONT WHEELS SOMEWHAT. PEELED OUT JUST TRYING. TO GET GRIP ON ASPHALT .NEXT THING I KNOW SOUND OF SOMETHING BRAKING FROM .I THOUGHT IT WAS UNDER CAR .AFTER THAT COULDN'T PUSHED ON GAS PEDDLE CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE BUT MADE A HORRIBLE SOUND . I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO N. TO PUSH IT OUT OF THE INTERSECTION . I LOOKED THROUGH THE PAPERWORK SEEN THE INSPECTION REPORT AND IT SHOWS THE TRANSSMITION AND DRIVETRAIN WAS REPAIRED/ REPLACED . THEY DIDN'T DO A GOOD JOB AT FIXING OR REPLACING THAT AREA OF MY HONDA CIVIC
Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
VEHICLE REAR ENDED, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELTS PROTECTION DEVICE DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN IN MOTION UPON IMPACT. I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR MILE MARKER 195 IN ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA.
Oct 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLID ON A PIECE OF ICE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE CRASH. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND INJURIES TO THE HEAD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEN LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,416. *DT*JB *TT*JB
Jan 30, 2019
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
I HAD WORKING ON MY CAR FOR THE PAST A MONTH AND A 1/2 REPLACING SENSORS AFTER SENSORS ON MY TRANSMISSION. I WENT ON LI E AND RESEARCHED OTHER PEOPLE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES LIKE JERKING STALLING CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY .I DONT UNDERSTAND IF I'M FIXING WHAT THE SCANNER IS TELLING ME WHY IS IT ITS TELLING ME THE SAME CODES REPEATEDLY AND OTHERS CODE I NEED TO REPLACE? PLEASE HELP ANYONE.
Oct 14, 2020
DAY1: I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CIVIC EX-L SEDAN WITH MILEAGE OF 95-100K. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40-MPH (BEST GUESS-TIMATE), THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, GREEN LIGHT NEXT TO DRIVE (D) BEGAN FLASHING AND VSA INDICATOR WAS LIT TOO; VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE A BIT JERKY SHIFTING. TOOK IT INTO HONDA AND THEY CHANGED TRANSMISSION FLUID, AS WELL AS REPLACED THE 3RD GEAR PRESSURE SWITCH. DAY 3: I EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR PROBLEM, WITH THE ADDITIONAL SYMPTOM OF THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY FLUCTUATING WILDLY / READING TOO LOW OR ZERO VALUES. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPDATE, CLEARED ERROR CODES, AND A 10-MIN TEST DRIVE DID NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. DAY4: WHILE GENTLY ACCELERATING TO 45-MPH, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND THE SPEEDOMETER ABRUPTLY DROPPED TO NEAR "ZERO". IT WAS AT THIS POINT THAT THE TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY DOWN-SHIFTED TO EITHER 1ST OR 2ND GEAR AND CAUSED THE TIRES TO SCREECH (AS IF I HAD JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT I HAD NOT). THE ABRUPT DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH THE CAR BEHIND ME, WHO WAS ALSO ACCELERATING AND NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR-ENDING MY VEHICLE (I IMAGINE BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT WARNING OF BRAKE LIGHTS). THIS TIME, BEFORE RETURNING TO DEALERSHIP, I PERFORMED ONLINE RESEARCH AND WHEN I DID RETURN TO THAT DEALERSHIP, I SUGGESTED THEY CHECK THE ENGINE'S SPEED SENSOR. SURE ENOUGH, THEY ENDED UP REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR AND HAVEN'T HAD THE PROBLEM SINCE (3 WEEKS NOW). I'M REPORTING NOW BECAUSE OF MY CONCERN THIS MALFUNCTION COULD OCCUR TO SOMEONE ELSE AND CAUSE THEIR VEHICLE TO BE REAR-ENDED. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL A ACCIDENT BUT AIRBAG DIDN'T USE, AND THEN I REPAIRED THE CAR, REPLACED THE DOOR. YESTERDAY I WENT TO DEALER TO SELL MY CAR, THEY TOLD ME THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS NOT MINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED, AND MY ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM, VEHICULAR AUDIO SYSTEM CABLE DOESN'T WORK TOO. MY FRIEND WAS INJURED AND WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM, IT COSTED THOUSAND OF DOLLARS.
Jun 29, 2019
HIT A RUT, HOLE, SHALLOW. LIGHTS FOR AIRBAG(NEAR STEERING FRONT) WENT OFF. AIRBAG DID NOT ENGAGE. I WAS DOING A U-TURN, TURNING RIGHT OFF HIGHWAY AND THEN LEFT FOR U-TURN IN FRONT OF A GAS STATION. WHY THE STATION HAD LEFT A HAZARD FOR CUSTOMERS TO RUN IN TO AS I DID, A TURN, I DON'T UNDERSTAND. LOUD NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT, AND BEFORE COMPLETED MY TURN. SOUND CAME AS I WAS TURNING.
May 13, 2018
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
YHE WEATHERPROOFING STRIPS OF ALL MY WINDOWS ARE MELTING AND COMING OFF. ONE ALREADY DID. I DONT LIVE IN A VERY HOT CITY. IM AFRAID IT WILL ALLOW WATER TO LEAK IN DOOR AND GET TO ELECTRONICS AND MESS UP WINDOW FUNCTION. IF WINDOW GOES OUT YOU WOULDNT BE ABLE TO ROLL WINDOW DOWN IF AN EMERGENCY ARISES WHICH WOULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. AN A RANK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
May 11, 2019
ABNORMAL CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND ISSUED AN EXTENSION BUT HAS NEVER PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS AFFECTED BY THIS KNOWN ISSUE. I AM NOW ONE YEAR PAST DUE AND ONLY FOUND OUT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WHEN MY LOCAL BODY SHOP ADVISED ME TO CALL.
Nov 29, 2017
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER, HOT AIR CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT METAL FRAGMENTS WERE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. UPDATED 10/13/16 *BF UPDATED 08/22/2017*JS
Aug 01, 2016
I HAVE A HONDA CIVIC-2010 THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW ON 2/14/10. ON 7/23/10, MY AC STARTED RUNNING HOT-TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID A ROCK PUNCTURED MY AC CONDENSER. THIS WILL COST ME $830. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. I WISH I KNEW THAT BEFORE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. *TR
Jul 28, 2010
SEATS
2 complaints
THE DRIVERS SEAT IS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. IT CAUSES PAIN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO FIND A POSITION THAT IS NOT AGONIZING. AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT LENGTH OF TIME I HAVE SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN THAT INTERFERES WITH MY ACTIVITY. *JS
Dec 30, 2015
I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE HEADRESTS IN MY CAR. I PURCHASED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX-S A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, I NOTICED BY NECK AND SHOULDERS BOTHERING ME. MY HEAD IS BEING FORCED DOWNWARD BY THE HEADRESTS. THIS OCCURS IN ALL HEADREST POSITIONS, BUT IS WORSE WHEN ADJUSTED RIGHT BEHIND MY HEAD. I HAVE TILTED THE SEAT BACK AS FAR AS I SAFELY CAN AND STILL BE ABLE TO DRIVE. I AM 53 YEAR OLD FEMALE, 5'3" TALL, AND WEAR BIFOCALS. I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY FOCUSING FROM TACHOMETER TO SPEEDOMETER TO ROAD BECAUSE I CANNOT MOVED MY HEAD TO USE THE RIGHT PART OF MY GLASSES TO SEE. I CANNOT TILT MY HEAD BACK AT ALL BECAUSE OF THE HEADREST. I ALSO EXPERIENCED A HEADACHE THAT EVENING AS WELL DUE TO EYE STRAIN. THE NHTSA CHANGED THEIR HEADREST REGULATIONS IN 2008. TEST DUMMIES FOR LARGE MALES WERE USED AND THEN STANDARDS WERE PUT IN PLACE. AFTER SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON A NEW CAR, I AM UNABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE IT. I HAVE TO EITHER REMOVE, TURN AROUND, OR JERRY-RIG A REMEDY FOR THE HEADREST IN ORDER TO DRIVE AND NOT SUFFER NECK, BACK, SHOULDER AND VISUAL PAIN. THE COST IS MY SAFETY IN AN ACCIDENT. OR, I CAN LEAVE THE HEADREST AND DRIVE WITH MY POSTURE IN A HORRID POSITION. I CANNOT SIT UP STRAIGHT, MY HEAD IS FORCED DOWNWARD SO I CANNOT USE MY BIFOCALS PROPERLY, AND I CANNOT TILT THE SEAT BACK ANY FURTHER AND STILL SEE OVER THE DASHBOARD. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, SPECIFICALLY FOR HONDA ACCORDS AND CIVICS, AS WELL AS NISSANS, MERCEDES, FORDS AND OTHER MAKES. I BELIEVE YOU NEED TO REEVALUATE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEADRESTS OR AT LEAST REISSUE NEW ONES, INDICATING THE RANGE OF THE TILT. YOU RECOMMENDED THE MINIMUM TILT NEEDED FOR SAFETY, BUT FAILED TO ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS TO CAR MANUFACTURERS FOR THE OUTER EDGE OF TILT - WHERE THE TILT WOULD HARM DRIVERS, ESPECIALLY SHORT WOMEN. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. *TR
Apr 05, 2010
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
2 complaints
THE MOTOR MOUNT ON MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE HONDA FORUMS REVEALED MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE, SOME OF WHOM HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIR MOTOR MOUNT MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE A KNOWN WEAKNESS IN THE DESIGN WHICH HONDA IS NOT ADDRESSING FOR OWNERS.
Sep 25, 2015
THE MOTOR MOUNT SHOULD NOT HAVE NEEDED REPLACED AT 62,409 MILES. IT VIBRATES VERY BAD WHEN IN REVERSE AND MAKES THIS UNGODLY NOISE. *TR
Jan 19, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
BROUGHT MY HONDA CIVIC IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON 9/27/14. WAS TOLD I HAD A POWER STEERING LEAK AND MY ENTIRE POWER STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1200.00. I WAS TOLD THE LEAK IS VERY SLOW AND NOT AN IMMEDIATE CONCERN BUT THAT IT WILL GET WORSE. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR FOR THE CIVIC. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL! *TR
Sep 29, 2014
I NOTICED WHEN PARALLEL PARKING THAT WHEN I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL IT WOULD MAKE A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS FRONT. I DROVE AGAIN THE NEXT DAY AND THE NOISE GOT WORSE AND STARTED HAPPENING WHEN I WAS TURNING MY WHEEL WHILE DRIVING, AND IF I WENT OVER ANY BUMPS. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICING AND THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED MY STRUT TOP REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR (I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 2 WEEKS PRIOR)... WELL, THEY FIXED THE PART AND I TOOK MY CAR HOME AND LESS THAN A MONTH LATER THE PIECE WENT BAD AGAIN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Jul 22, 2013
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THERE IS A WATER LEAK INSIDE OF MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX THAT OCCURS WHEN IT RAINS.THE WATER LEAK IS EVIDENT AROUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG AND OTHER SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT BE VISIBLE.SEE MY YOUTUBE VIDEO THAT I MADE WHICH SHOWS THE PROBLEM AS IT IS OCCURRING: HTTP://YOUTU.BE/XIYZNF6IGBE ONE OF MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THE WATER LEAK WILL CORRODE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AND PREVENT IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SEARCH ON YOUTUBE AND GOOGLE ABOUT THE WATER LEAK ON THAT TYPE OF VEHICLE REVEALED THAT OTHER HONDA CIVIC CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SINCE MY VIDEO UPLOAD OF THE ISSUE, AT LEAST ONE PERSON HAS E-MAILED ME VIA MY YOUTUBE ACCOUNT AND REQUESTED FOR ME TO LET HIM KNOW HOW THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED BECAUSE HE IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I NOTICED THE WATER LEAK I CONTACTED HONDA MOTORS AND HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT AT SLOANE HONDA'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. HOWEVER THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE WATER LEAK AND THEREFORE ARE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED THE ASSESSMENT AS A COURTESY TO ME.THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 28K MILES; HOWEVER THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WHICH IS A 2010 MODEL IS OVER 3 YEARS OLD. BECAUSE THE WATER LEAK WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPLICATED AT THE SERVICE LOCATION,HONDA MOTORS IS UNWILLING TO GO ANY FURTHER WITH ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. ANY FURTHER VISITS TO THE SERVICE STATION WOULD REQUIRE FOR ME TO PAY OUT OF POCKET SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. MY REQUEST FOR HONDA MOTORS TO EXTEND THEIR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY UNTIL THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK IS IDENTIFIED AND THE PROBLEM FIXED WAS DENIED. PLEASE ASSIST IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AND OTHER'S WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. MAYBE A RECALL TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM IS WARRANTED. THANK YOU. *TR
Jun 04, 2014
THE INTERIOR PASSENGER SIDE IS LEAKING RAIN WATER FROM THE ROOF OR SIDE AIR BAG AREA. *TR
Aug 01, 2012
TIRES,WHEELS
2 complaints
TIRE BLOWOUT ON FREEWAY. DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. SPEED APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR. CAUSED CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. CAR ENDED UP FACING OPPOSING TRAFFIC BETWEEN CARPOOL LANE AND ADJACENT LANE. REQUIRED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO GET CAR OFF FREEWAY. TIRE INFORMATION: MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV. DOT N4TA Y4YX 2313. TIRES WERE PURCHASED DEC 30, 2013 FAILED IN LESS THAN 4 MONTHS. THE CAR HAD 41789 MILES WHEN TIRES WERE PURCHASED (TIRES HAD LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON THEM). THEY STILL HAVE HAIRS ON THEM FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. TIRE WAS INSPECTED BY SEARS PERSONNEL (EUNG LEE) ON FOOTHILL IN PASADENA. IT WAS HIS OPINION THAT IF THERE WAS A DEFECT ALL 4 TIRES WOULD HAVE FAILED INSTEAD OF A SINGLE TIRE. *TR
Apr 23, 2014
RAPID WEAR ON MY REAR TIRES, SECOND TIME REPLACING THEM IN 9 MONTHS DUE TO THIS ISSUE. VERY DISAPPOINTING FOR HONDA! *TR
May 07, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE WEIRDEST ACCIDENT I HAD JANUARY 8TH, 2012, AROUND 4:45 PM WITH MY HONDA CIVIC, I CONSIDER IT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT WAS ADDRESSED TO HONDA DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA. IT IS WHEN I WAS TURNING TO THE RIGHT, OUT FROM THE PARKING LOT OF A MEGA-STORE, ONE OF THE KEYS IN MY KEY CHAIN ACCIDENTALLY GOT TRAPPED IN A HOLE AT THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL, THE WHOLE IS NOT COVERED. THE TRAPPED KEY CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE LOCKED IN THE RIGHT TURN POSITION, DESPITE MY EFFORTS TO TURN IT BACK TO THE LEFT. I... WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE CAR BACK, I DID NOT UNDERSTAND FOR THOSE MOMENTS "WHAT IS GOING ON". THAT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, FORTUNATE ENOUGH, I HIT THE BRAKES AND MY FRONT BUMPER GOT SCRATCHED AND INDENTED HITTING THE SIDEWALK; FORTUNATE ENOUGH, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK OF THE STREET AND NO CAR WAS BEHIND ME. FORTUNATE ENOUGH, I WAS NOT ON THE HIGH WAY, DRIVING 65 MILES/HOUR. MY LOSSES THAT NEED TO BE FIXED AND REPLACED ARE THE CIVIC KEY AND THE TRAPPED KEY (IT WAS MY OTHER ODYSSEY KEY) BOTH ARE DAMAGED AND NEED REPLACEMENT, AND FIXING THE FRONT BUMPER. I WONDER, WHAT WOULD BE THE SITUATION IF THIS HAPPENED TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE ON THE HIGH WAY? I THINK IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY, SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE WRITING THE CONCERNS OR FILING DAMAGE REPORT WITH PERFECTION HONDA AND MY LIFE INSURANCE. THE HONDA DEALER FEELS THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE TO BE ADDRESSED, THE AMERICAN HONDA CASE ANALYST DOSE NOT HAVE ANY OPINION, AND FEELS SYMPATHY FOR ME!!! WHAT A WRONG RESPONSE, WHEN IT COMES TO A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Jan 10, 2012
STEERING WHEEL VISIBLY VIBRATES AND SHAKES WHEN DRIVEN ABOVE 50MPH - THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE LOUD BUZZING WHEN STARTING CAR (WHILE TURNING KEY IN IGNITION)
May 30, 2011
SUSPENSION,TIRES
2 complaints
BRAND NEW 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX. HAS 320 MILES ON IT AND ALREADY CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAS VIBRATION AT 45 MPH AND ABOVE. REAR TIRES SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF UNEVEN TREADWEAR. I THOUGHT THIS PROBLEM WAS COVERED AND RESOLVED ON PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS. APPARENTLY IT HAS CONTINUED TO THE 2010 MODEL. I HAVE READ ANOTHER CUSTOMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM ON A 2010 ON EDMUNDS.COM. WILL BE GOING TO DEALER TOMORROW AND HAVE THEM FIX TO SPEC AND THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TSB 08-001. NOT IMPRESSED WITH DEALER PREP OF THE CAR AS THEY SHOULD HAVE CAUGHT IT. *TR
May 12, 2010
I HAVE A CAR WITH ONLY 1800 MILES AND IS 45 DAYS OLD. I WAS DRIVING AND IT SEEMS THAT I HAD A FLAT. I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THE CAR AND FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE COMPLETELY BALD AND TORN UP. HONDA IS SAYING THAT THE SUSPENSION HAS GONE BAD AND IT IS PROBABLY BECAUSE OF ME HITTING A POTHOLE OR SNOW. THIS EXPLANATION DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE AS THE DAMAGE TO THE TIRES AND ALLEGED DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION IS TOO SEVERE FOR ME NOT TO HAVE NOTICED IT. *TR
Feb 27, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE SPEEDOMETER FLICKERS SPEED. FOR EXAMPLE IF I AM GOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WILL DISPLAY I0.
Apr 22, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DEALERSHIP BOUGHT USED CAR CATCHES FIRE AFTER JUST TWO DAYS OF PURCHASE: I BOUGHT A USED CAR WITH NO WARRANTY ON IT FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP EXACTLY TWO DAYS AGO. WHILE DRIVING ON THE SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE, THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND FUMES STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE CAR RIGHT AND AS I STOPPED THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, FLAMES BEGAN TO FLICKER OUT OF THE ENGINE BAY AND WITHIN A MINUTE OR SO, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE! I WAS ABLE TO CALL 911 AND GET OUT OF THE CAR IN TIME, BUT THE CAR'S GONE, COMPLETELY. I AM THINKING THAT THERE MAY BE SOME FAULTS IN THE CAR THAT WERE NOT SPECIFIED IN THE CAR FAX REPORT FROM THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THIS IS NOT AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE THAT A CAR SETS IN FIRE. NOW, AS MY INSURANCE DOESN'T COVER THIS TYPE OF FIRE DAMAGE (LIABILITY INSURANCE) I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE AND I DEALER IS NOT READY TO CO-OPERATE. THIS IS A BIG FINANCIAL LOSS FOR ME AND I AM SEEKING HELP TO RECOVER SUCH BIG LOSS. THE EXPERIENCE WAS VERY TRAUMATIZING FOR ME AS WELL FOR MY GIRLFRIEND WHO WAS WITH ME. THIS HAS DEFINITELY LEFT US WITH PTSD.
Apr 22, 2021
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT ON VEHICLE CAUSING CAR TO CRASH INTO GUARDRAIL OF A BRIDGE. CAR WAS IN MOTION ABOUT TO CROSS BAY BRIDGE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, SAFETY OF DRIVER AND OTHER VEHICLES WAS COMPROMISED. CAR WARS TRYING TO TURN RIGHT HEADING TOWARD THE BRIDGE WHEN RACK AND PINION FAILED CAR WAS STOPPED BY HITTING GUARDRAIL ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR. STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED THE VERY NEXT MONTH ALSO PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY OWNER. I DON'T FEEL THIS SHOULD HAPPEN AS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE EXCESS MILEAGE ON IT.
Apr 28, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY CAR WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL REPAIR AND EVERY SINCE THEN THE SRS LIGHT SEEMS TO COME ON. THE SRS LIGHT FIRST CAME ON WHEN I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE GETTING OUT FROM THE CAR EXITING IT THE CAR THE CAR IS A 2010 WITH 35000 MILES IT'S A ONE OWNER CAR NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT AND REPAIRED ALWAYS AT THE DEALER ALL SERVICE HISTORY. THE ONLY PERSON THAT'S MESS WITH THIS SYSTEM IS THE DEALER WHO'S TRIED TO REPAIR AND GET THE LIGHT OFF SRS LIGHT AND STILL IS NOT FIXED WANTING ME TO PAY ALMOST $1,800
Jun 15, 2019
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR HOUSING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, STRUCK THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW, AND SHATTERED BOTH THE MIRROR HOUSING AND WINDOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF AN IMPACT OR A FOREIGN OBJECT THAT CAUSED THE MIRROR HOUSING TO DETACH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 25, 2019
STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN RAINS, WATER LEAKS INTO INTERIOR. BOTH BACK SEATS GET WET & IN A TRUCK GETS PUDDLES OF WATER. THE WIRING GETS WET, WHICH IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES. PLEASE, LET ME KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. WE HAVE THIS ISSUE SINCE 2013, THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THE CAR WAS CERTIFIED BUT DEALERSHIPS REJECTED TO FIX IT.
Dec 28, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL I HAD AN AIR BAG RECALL BACK IN 2016. I NOTICED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE CAR IS ALWAYS GIVING ME PROBLEMS. FOR EXAMPLE THE LIGHT INSIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE WORKS WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE WORKING. SECOND THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW MOTOR I ALREADY CHANGED IT 3 TIMES AND IT'S STILL GIVING ME TROUBLE. I ALREADY SPENT TOO MUCH MONEY I GAVE UP ON TRYING TO FIX IT. ALSO I ALREADY LOST COUNT ON HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE CHANGED MY BRAKES MINDING THAT I HARDLY DRIVE MY CAR. IN ADDITION MY GAS NEVER LAST EITHER NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF GAS I PUT. TRIED ALL OF THEM AND IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME. I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY PROMISED ME I WOULD SPEND LESS GAS BUT THAT WAS NOT TRUE.
Dec 13, 2017
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1) A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. 2) TPMS LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON REGARDLESS OF TIRE PRESSURE WITHIN SPECIFICATION.
Aug 28, 2017
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
S10 DIRECT REPLY - EXPRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT A RECENT EXPERIENCE OF HAVING A 2010 HONDA CIVIC SHIPPED FROM LOS ANGELES TO MINNESOTA VIA A CARRIES SERVICE. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE UNPOLICED SHIPPING OF VEHICLES/AUTO TRANSPORT. THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING BY THE RADIO AND OVER THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. THE VEHICLE HAD COMPLICATIONS WITH LOW GAS MILEAGE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE PHOTO ENFORCED CAMERAS ARE FAULTY. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD HAS A BLIND SPOT ON THE LEFT SIDE PLACEMENT OF THE SIDE AIRBAG AND HAS INAPPROPRIATE TYPES OF PLASTIC USED THROUGH OUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO SALE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE COMPANY TO BE ANALYZED. *JS
Jul 31, 2017
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL WHILE PROCEEDING TO DRIVE AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN. THE CAR FLIPPED OVER AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE TAMARA AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Jun 09, 2017
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" I REPLIED TO THE FIRST LETTER ON 7/22/2016, BUT I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO CONTACT ME TO REPLACE THE PARTS. SOMETIMES THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL TURNED ON AND OFF BY ITSELF APPARENTLY WITHOUT ANY REASON.
Jan 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY CAR HORN TO HONK IS NOT WORKING. I REPLACED THE FUSE AND IT WON'T WORK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS!! I CAN'T WARN CARS THAT ARE ABOUT TO CRASH INTO ME THAT I'M THERE. I CAN'T PREVENT ACCIDENTS WITHOUT HONKING. SOME CARS DON'T SEE ME IN THERE BLIND SPOTS. I FEEL LIKE IF SOMEONE CRASHES INTO ME HONDA WILL BE PART AT FAULT BC THE HORN DOESN'T WORK. I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM HONDA SAYING THE AIR BAGS ARE BEING RECALLED. I THINK THE HORN SITUATION SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BC THE HORN AND THE AIRBAG ARE LOCATED IN THE SAME PLACE. MY HORN MALFUNCTION BEFORE BUT IT HAD GOTTEN FIXED BY ITSELF.
Aug 17, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. GOT NOTIFICATION LAST WEEK THAT MY CAR WAS RECALLED FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG POSSIBLY EXPLODING. CALLED DEALER. DEALER SAID THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS. HAVEN'T HAD PARTS "FOR MONTHS" AND DON'T EVEN KNOW FOR SURE IF THEY'LL GET PARTS WHEN HONDA SAYS THEY WILL IN TWO MONTHS. CAN EXPLODE AT ANY TIME, EVEN WHEN NOT IN CRASH. THIS IS REALLY UNACCEPTABLE. SO I'M NOT ALLOWED TO CARRY PASSENGERS UNTIL GOD KNOWS WHEN? YOU NEED TO GET ON HONDA AND FINE THEM UNTIL THEY MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR EVERYONE. STALLING AND DELAYING ON SUCH SERIOUS REPAIRS IS NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE. IT IS RIDICULOUS HOW LONG THEY ARE DRAGGING THIS OUT WHEN THEY KNEW THE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE ALMOST FROM THE BEGINNING AND CONTINUED TO USE THEM. THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
Jul 27, 2016
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON MY HONDA A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. NO MATTER WHAT BREAKS I REPLACE THEM WITH THE BRAKES SEAM TO WEAR-OUT VERY FAST. SINCE MY PURCHASE IN 2010 I HAVE REPLACED THE BREAKS ON THE HONDA SEVERAL TIMES (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), IT ALMOST SEAMS TO BE NEEDING REPLACEMENT EVERY YEAR. ALSO SINCE 2013, THE PAINT ON THE CAR SEAMS TO BE PEALING, CRACKING, AND HAS BECAME VERY CLOUDY. I WILL NOT PURCHASE A HONDA AGAIN.
Mar 30, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DRIVERS SIDE VISOR WOULD NOT STAY FOLDED UP. IT HAD SPLIT AND NO LONGER HOLD TO SUPPORT. SEEMS SIMIKAR OR SAME AS EARLIER YEAR PRODUCT RECALL.
Jul 29, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR VEERING LEFT OR RIGHT THE REAR TIRES (MAINLY THE LEFT ONE) SCREECHES AND SOUNDS LIKE METAL IS GRINDING ON METAL. IT IS COMING FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE TIRE TO MIDDLE OF THE SUSPENSION. BUT WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR STOPPING THERE IS NO NOISE.
May 25, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
SECOND TIME SEEING THIS ON A HONDA CIVIC. THE MOTOR MOUNTS GO BAD FAIRLY QUICKLY AND THIS TIME WENT BAD ON ME UNDER 36000 MILES. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HONDA CIVIC OWNERS. THE CAR STARTS RELENTLESSLY VIBRATING. *TR
Aug 30, 2014
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
OTHER DRIVER SLAMMED INTO REAR OF MY CAR AT ABOUT 30 MPH. I RECALL GOING FORWARD INSIDE MY CAR BUT IT SEEMS SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. TURNS OUT MY DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME WAS BROKEN IN THE ACCIDENT AND MY BEST GUESS IS ENTIRE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS GOING FORWARD. DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS USUAL OR NOT. I'VE NOT HEARD OF IT. ALSO, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER THE FACT THAT THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS MOVING FORWARD IS REASON SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. *TR
Jan 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF MY CIVIC 2010'S IGNITION WHILE IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE FULLY, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO ROLL. *JS THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES IN THE PAST, AND I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS THE MAIN HONDA CORPORATION TO REPORT. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO LOOK AT THIS SAFETY DEFECT WITHOUT A $105 DIAGNOSTIC FEE, WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD. I HAVE CALLED HONDA INC. TO REPORT THE INCIDENT, THEY REFUSE TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL NOT INSPECT MY VEHICLE. *JS
Sep 26, 2013
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
THERE HAVE BEEN THREE (3) FRONT END COLLISIONS ON THIS VEHICLE. 2 WERE DEER RELATED. THE FIRST ACCIDENT WAS A DEER HIT, AT 60 MPH., BODY SHOP SAID BECAUSE THE DEER HIT DIRECTLY IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SECOND ACCIDENT IN NOVEMBER OF 2012, DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING 69 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER. SHE TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET DOWN A DITCH AND BACK UP THE OTHER SIDE, STRIKING AN EMBANKMENT, COMING TO REST 2 FEET FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE OFFICER SAID AT THE TIME, HE COULDN'T BELIEVE THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS TOTALLY DISENGAGED FROM THE CAR. THE LAST ACCIDENT, JUNE 2013, YOUNGER DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A 3 CAR ACCIDENT. SHE REAR ENDED THE CAR AHEAD OF HER WHO HAD REAR ENDED THE CAR AHEAD OF IT. WET ROADS WERE A FACTOR, HOWEVER, THIS WAS AGAIN A FRONT END COLLISION, WITH A SPEED OF 40+ MPH. WHILE WE ARE VERY THANKFUL THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED IN ANY OF THESE ACCIDENTS, IT'S CERTAIN THE AIRBAG IN THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK. *TR
Jul 03, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TOOK 2010 HONDA CIVIC TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WITH COMPLAINTS OF CLICKING IN FRONT END. WAS ADVISED THAT VEHICLE CV JOINT HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD APPROX 19,000 MILES AT REPLACEMENT. CV JOINT FAILURE AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS. *TR
Mar 06, 2013
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS PARKED IN SHOPPING CENTER. I CAME OUT OF CVS PHARMACY AND CAREFULLY BACKED MY CAR OUT. I BEGAN A LEFT TURN LANE (STILL IN SHOPPING CENTER) NOT INTO MAIN ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE CAR'S SPEED ESCALATED RAPIDLY AND I COULD NOT STOP IT - IT JUMPED THE CURB AND IN TRYING TO AVOID HITTING SHOPS CAR CRASHED HEADLONG INTO LIGHT POLE. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE GAS ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND I WAS INJURED BY THAT. THE FRONT END OF AUTO WAS BADLY DAMAGED. THIS IS A HONDA CIVIC 2010 AND THERE WAS A CRASH AND ONE PERSON INJURED (ME) WHICH WHEN I PRINT THIS YOUR FORM REVERTS TO ORIGINAL FORM. *TR
Jan 15, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I DROVE MY CAR ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY, SPEED LIMIT 70 MPH. ENTERING THE HIGHWAY MY CAR ACCELERATED FROM 70-79 BY ITSELF WITH MY ABS KICKING IN AT THE SAME TIME. NOT ALLOWING ME TO BRAKE. NEARLY CAUSING A PILE UP, I EXITED IMMEDIATELY TURNING INTO A SHOPPING CENTER TO PARK MY CAR. WITH TWO PASSENGERS IN THE CAR WITH ME, I PROCEEDED INTO THE LOT, UP A HILL WHEN I COULD FEEL MY CAR ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. WITH MY PASSENGERS IN DISBELIEF, I LIFTED MY RIGHT FOOT IN THE AIR SO THEY COULD SEE, MY CAR ACCELERATED FROM 0-21 MPH BY ITSELF, UP A HILL. SCARED OUT OF MY MIND, I PULLED MY CAR OVER AND PARKED IT. I CONTACTED HONDA, TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY "HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE BEFORE" AND THAT THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME LOOKING INTO SUCH A POSSIBILITY. A COUPLE DAYS LATER AFTER THEY BLAMED THIS ISSUE ON MY "THIRD PARTY FLOOR MATS" AND ADVISED ME TO TAKE THEM OUT OF MY CAR, I DID. I DROVE WITHOUT THE FLOOR MAT FOR TWO WEEKS, TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WAS MY CAR ACTING UP AND NOT THE MATS. SURE ENOUGH, MY CAR ACTED UP 2 MORE TIMES IN THOSE TWO WEEKS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC, IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUNCH OF STOP LIGHTS. I WOULD BRAKE A LITTLE TOO EARLY & ATTEMPT TO COAST IN TRAFFIC TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I'D TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WOULD FULLY ACCELERATE ALL BY ITSELF, CAUSING ME TO SLAM MY BRAKES. SECOND OCCURRENCE, WAS WHEN I WAS GETTING INTO MY CAR, TURNED IT ON, BUT NEVER PUT IT INTO GEAR OR EVEN SHUT MY DOOR, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING WITH RPMS UP IN THE "REDS". MULTIPLE TIMES. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN A SECOND TIME, THEY WERE ONCE AGAIN BLAMING THESE PROBLEMS ON MY FLOOR MATS AND THAT THEY WEREN'T GOING TO SERVICE OR TAKE CARE OF ANYTHING AT ALL, I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT TO FURTHER ENFORCE THAT THE 2010 HONDA CIVIC NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE COMPUTERS ARE DEFECTIVE AND HONDA IS DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
Nov 10, 2012
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THERE WAS A LOT OF NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. I TOOK TO THE DEALER (MARY SUSSMAN HONDA, ABINGTON, PA) AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A FRONT END BRAKE JOB (PADS, ROTOR POLISHING ETC). TWO DAYS AGO (9/27/12) I HAD TO TAKE TO HAVE MY REAR BEARING REPLACED AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED FRONT BRAKES AGAIN. NOW MILEAGE IS 44,500, SO ONLY ~18,000 MILES FROM LAST REPAIR. I THINK TWO BRAKE JOBS AT 40K MILES IS NOT RIGHT. *TR
Oct 01, 2012
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS FLIPPED AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LANDING ON A GRASSY FIELD. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD FURTHER ASSESS THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,004.
Jul 27, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO ENGAGES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO MOVE WHEN ONLY THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. IF YOU PRESS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL IT DOESN'T OCCUR HOWEVER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC YOU ALWAYS DON'T HAVE TIME TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ONLY PRESSING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR. *TR
May 05, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,WHEELS
1 complaint
- PREMATURE BRAKE WARE 40 THOUSAND MILES ON THE CAR AND THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED THIS WILL BE THE 3RD TIME, CHECKED IN FEB 14, 2012 AND DEEMED FINE. - REAR WHEEL WOBBLE - PASSENGER WINDOW GLASS SHAKES WHEN WINDOW DOWN - DOOR UNLOCK MAKES SCREECHING NOISE WHEN UNLOCKED - CAR WHINES WHEN STARTED. *TR
Apr 14, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. FRONT BRAKES EXHIBITED SQUEALING AFTER 15,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT OF ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS WAS REQUIRED: APPROXIMATELY 1/16 TH INCH WAS REMAINING ON EACH OF THE OEM BRAKE PADS. *JS
Mar 19, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
CAR STALLS AND ALSO SPUTTERS, FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. THIS WILL OCCUR WHEN VEHICLE IS SLOWING DOWN (EX: TRAFFIC) AND THE RPMS WILL DROP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OR ALMOST STALL. IF VEHICLE DOESN'T STALL RPMS WILL SHOOT BACK UP. IN ADDITION, SHIFTER WILL GET STUCK WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, DRIVE INTO MARK, AND VISE VERSA. *TR
Jan 09, 2012
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE FOR A FEW MOMENTS WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD UNTIL CRASHING INTO A RAVINE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS CLASSIFIED AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 28, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CAR WAS MAKING SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP THEY STATE AT 7400 MILES FRONT BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THEY SAY IT IS FROM AGGRESSIVE DRIVING THIS IS NUTS THEY WILL NO COVER REPLACEMENT OF PADS AND TELL ME IT IS FROM REAR BRAKES NOT BEING ADJUSTED. *TR
Jul 10, 2011
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS ARE IN THE DOWN POSITION AND HAVE LOST THEIR MECHANICAL ABILITY TO BE PLACED IN ITS RESTING POSITION AGAINST THE HEADLINER. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IN ITS DOWN POSITION IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER BECAUSE VISIBILITY IS LIMITED. WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING, THIS POSES A SERIOUS DANGER FOR THE DRIVER WHILE OPERATING THE MOTOR VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 25, 2011
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY FRIEND AND I PUT OUR PURSES IN THE TRUNK OF MY HONDA CIVIC 2010 AT A BUSY RESTAURANT PARKING LOT. HONDA HAS AN INTERIOR VALET KEY HOLE TO LOCK THE TRUNK; SO I FEEL SAFE TO LEAVE MY THINGS IN THE TRUNK. THIS KEY HOLE IS AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. SOMEONE BROKE THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND OPENED THE TRUNK WITH THE VALET TRUNK LATCH LOCKED. I HAVE THE TRUNK ALWAYS VALET KEY LOCKED; SO I WAS SURPRISED SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO POP THE TRUNK. I TOOK MY CAR TO A BODY SHOP PLACE. HE EASILY DISCOVERED THAT A PLASTIC COVER THAT IS AROUND THE VALET TRUNK KEY LOCK CAN BE REMOVED AND A SMALL LATCH CAN BE MOVED TO THE LEFT AND THE TRUNK OPENS. HE SAID THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE. HE SAID. "I CAN'T TRUST MY THINGS IN THE TRUNK WITH A VALET PERSON, AFTER THIS DISCOVERY." I WAS SHOCKED. I BUY HONDA'S BECAUSE I LIKE THIS FEATURE. I HAVE GONE THROUGH A LOT OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS BECAUSE MY IDENTITY WAS STOLEN. THE VALET LOCK ISN'T BROKEN BUT IT IS UNSAFE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW, LIKE ME, THAT IT'S NOT SAFE TO LEAVE YOUR BELONGS IN THE TRUNK OF THIS CAR. *TR
Jun 24, 2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
1 complaint
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
Jun 01, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2010 HONDA CIVIC GX ( NATURAL GAS VEHICLE) I PURCHASED THE CAR LESS THAN ONE MONTH AGO AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN THE VEHICLE FOR THE LAST WEEK. I'VE BEEN NOTICING THE SMELL OF NATURAL GAS AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER INSTRUCTED ME THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES BETWEEN THE TANK AND EXTERIOR. HONDA REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE ENTIRE NEW TANK AND ASSEMBLES AND HAVE OPTED TO TRY AND ADD NEW "O" RINGS. HONDA DOES NOT SEEM VERY CONFIDENT IN THE PRESCRIBED MEASURES FROM HONDA CORPORATE AND ALSO DON'T SEEM VERY CONFIDENT IN REPAIRING THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES. I'M VERY WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THESE VEHICLES AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF ITS AN ON GOING PROBLEM. THESE THINGS CAN BLOW UP IF YOU HAVE A LEAK OF ANY KIND. THANK GOD THE CAR WAS PARKED OUT SIDE AND NOT IN THE GARAGE BY THE DRYER AND WATER HEATER. *TR
Sep 27, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE CONDENSER UNIT IN MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC EX HAS EXPIRED. I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, AND EVER SINCE THEN, THE A/C HASN'T WORKED. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER THIS MORNING AND THE SERVICE GUYS INSISTED THAT THE CONDENSER WAS PUNTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS. THE MANUFACTER WARRANTY WON'T COVER THE COST TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE, NOR WILL MY EASY CARE INSURANCE COVER IT. I PURCHASED THIS CAR 7 1/2 MONTHS AGO BRAND NEW. *TR
Sep 13, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL ON MAY 17, 2010. I PURCHASED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC IN CHANDLER ON NOVEMBER 7, 2009. MY CAR WAS DAMAGED. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CHOSE TO CATEGORIZE MY CAR PROBLEMS AS 'NORMAL'. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE PERFORMED WORK WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE WHICH CAUSED A NEW PROBLEM TO ARISE. CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, STEERING WHEEL SHIFTS TO THE RIGHT WHILE BRAKING AND MORE. I WAS INVOLVED IN TWO SEPARATE TRAFFIC INCIDENTS THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS MUCH, MUCH MORE; THIS IS NOT AN EVERYDAY, AVERAGE TYPE OF COMPLAINT. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN IN DETAIL, PREFERABLY OVER THE PHONE OR IN PERSON. MY PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THAT NO OTHER PERSON BUY THIS CAR AT RETAIL - IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I SURRENDERED IT ON MAY 7, 2010. *TR
Jun 02, 2010
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2010 HONDA CIVIC CLICKS/CLICKS GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, COMING TO STOPS, TURNING IN DRIVEWAYS, PULLING INTO PARKING STALL EVERYDAY SINCE THE THIRD MONTH OF OWNING VEHICLE. VEHICLE SURGES WHEN COMING TO STOPS SCARY AT TIMES. VEHICLE BUZZES INTERMITTENTLY WHEN WARMING UP ON COLD START. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP SHOP TO RIDE WITH SHOP FOREMAN. INDICATES ALL NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. *TR
May 18, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
1. WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED THERE IS A ESD DISCHARGE WHEN THE CAP TOUCHES THE BODY OF THE CAR. THE ESD DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR VERY CLOSE TO THE FUEL INLET AND WHERE THERE ARE GASOLINE VAPORS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL EXPLOSION OR FIRE. THE FUEL CAP IS ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DOOR SO THE MAX DISTANCE THE CAP CAN BE MOVED FROM THE FUEL INLET IS ABOUT 6 INCHES 2. THE ESD SEEMS TO BUILD UP VERY QUICKLY (AT LEAST 1 MILE OF DRIVING). THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS REFUELED AND HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. 3. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND THEY INDICATED THE ISSUE WAS DUE TO THE BUILDUP OF ESD ON THE OPERATOR OF THE CAR. WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS TOUCHED THE ESD CHARGE IS THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE CAP WHICH THEN DISCHARGES TO THE BODY OF THE CAR. THE MANUFACTURE RECOMMENDED USING AN ANTISTATIC SPRAY ON THE FACTORY INSTALLED SEATS AND FLOOR MATS. AT THIS TIME NO OTHER ACTION HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURE AS THEY ARE CLAIMING THE PROBLEM MUST BE RESOLVED BY THE OPERATOR OF THE CAR. I DISPUTE THIS FINDING FOR SEVERAL REASONS. (1) WHEN EXITING THE CAR THE OPERATOR TOUCHES THE METAL FRAME OF THE DOOR AND (2) THE FUEL DOOR IS ALSO METAL AND THIS IS ALSO TOUCHED SO ANY BUILD UP OF ESD ON THE OPERATOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED BEFORE THE FUEL CAP IS EVER TOUCHED.
Mar 31, 2010
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
SINCE DELIVERY ON 11/30/09 THE CAR OVERSTEERS, MOST NOTICEABLE ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND ON EXIT TURNS. VERY TIRING TO CONTINUOUSLY MICRO-ADJUST SENSITIVE STEERING TO KEEP CAR STRAIGHT. REQUIRES ONLY 1/8 TO 1/4-INCH STEERING WHEEL TURN TO 'WANDER' INTO ADJACENT LANE! ON TURNS, RESULTS IN 'ANGULAR' PATTERN INSTEAD OF SMOOTH CURVE. PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS USED. DANGEROUS. A GLANCE AT THE RADIO AND YOU'RE IN ANOTHER LANE. ON STRAIGHT HIGHWAY STRETCH, PROBLEM RESULTS IN A "SNAKING" DRIVING PATTERN INSTEAD OF STRAIGHT LINE. DEALER DISMISSED ISSUE AS "NORMAL, SPORT-STYLE STEERING, TAKES GETTING USED TO". CAR NOW HAS 3,600 MILES ON IT. SEEMS LIKE TEMPERATURE MAY PLAY A ROLE: ON VERY COLD DAYS, MAY TAKE 15 MINUTES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING TO BECOME VERY APPARENT. ONLY 1 TIME AT DEALER SO FAR AND REPORTED TO HONDA AMERICA (NATIONAL) WITH THEIR RESPONSE: "WE RELY ON DEALERS AS OUR EYES AND EARS, TAKE BACK TO DEALER". DECIDED TO AVOID THAT FOR NOW. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED. ADDITIONAL DETAIL: THE AUTOMOBILE DOESN'T 'TRACK' THE ROAD WELL, MOST NOTICEABLY ON THE HIGHWAY, WHERE IT IS UNUSUALLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP DRIVING THE CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND TO DRIVE ALONG CURVES IN A UNIFORM MANNER. THE STEERING REQUIRES ALMOST CONTINUOUS 'MICRO-CORRECTION.' ON THE HIGHWAY, AT 50 TO 60 MPH, THE CAR BEGINS TO DRIFT TO EITHER SIDE. TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A TINY AMOUNT - SAY, 1/8 TO OF AN INCH - CAUSES THE CAR TO DRIFT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE TURN MORE THAN EXPECTED AND TO THE EXTENT THAT A RAPID 'RE-CORRECTION' (TINY TURN OF THE WHEEL IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION) IS REQUIRED TO PREVENT IT FROM ENTERING THE ADJACENT LANE. AND THIS, OF COURSE, LEADS TO A 'RE-RE RECORRECTION', AND A 'RE-RE-RE-CORRECTION', ETC. ON THE OFF-RAMP, AT REDUCED SPEED, TRYING TO DRIVE ALONG THE SMOOTH CURVE REQUIRES MICRO-CORRECTION, HOWEVER THE RESULTING DRIVING PATTERN IS A SERIES OF NEAR-STRAIGHT LINES AND SHARP ANGLES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *TW
Feb 07, 2010
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2010 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 2010 HONDA Civic 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2010 HONDA Civic Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2010 HONDA Civic dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
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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.
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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 2010 HONDA Civic have?
The 2010 HONDA Civic currently has 395 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 2010 HONDA Civic?
The most common problems reported for the 2010 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 2010 HONDA Civic problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2010 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 2010 HONDA Civic?
You can report safety problems with your 2010 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 2010 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 2010 HONDA Civic reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2010 HONDA Civic. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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