2011 HONDA Civic Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
39 complaints
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot, he was blinded by the sun and collided with the circular concrete base of a parking lot light on private property. The contact mentioned that the engine was revving high. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was rendered unconscious by the impact. The contact sustained a cracked sternum, rib, right shoulder, back, and hip injuries, and also aggravated a prior spine injury. The contact stated that he observed coolant leaking from the radiator on the ground under the vehicle. Medical attention was required for these injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed that the radiator was destroyed and the vehicle was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Dec 16, 2025
On August 9 while grandson was in route on I20 toward Birmingham, Al. to attend grandparent funeral, driver air bag exploded. He struggled to take a close next exit. He pulled car to side of road and ran away from car. He said it was full of smoke and small pieces. He feared the car was going to catch fire. His phone was dead and there was nothing off the exit so after smoke cleared and he felt safer, he drove car to my home and parked under carport. I called Sunny King Honda on Monday and they said that I had to contact American Honda. I was told they would send someone to inspect, but after many times calling, they said insurance needed to inspect. On October 1, Insurance looked at car and did car fax and found no reason for air bag to explode. They had already given me case number but finally a case manager, named Ilene, answered and said to take to dealership on October 24 for inspection and test. I spoke with guy at dealership and he said because car does not need to be driven, I could leave there and they would lock up. I have called again many times trying to find out when car will be fixed and she is not returning my calls. It has been 3 more weeks since dropping off at dealership. It is going on 4 months without car. This could have been a death complaint instead of needing repair. He was fortunate that his left arm was really red and no other harm. There was not a recall on his vin but common sense is air bag is for safety when hitting something to protect individual. Looking on line, there are other complaints with 2011 Civic. The car has been a great car but I am concerned about safety. I hoped American Honda would just repair car and make safe, but at this point, I am questioning.
Nov 13, 2025
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V661000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Mar 21, 2023
HI I AM [XXX] AND I WAS THE PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON APRIL 3RD, 2020. THE DRIVER WAS [XXX] AND WE WE'RE HEADED HOME DOWN 184/CONERROSS CREEK ROAD AND WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN. [XXX] LOOKED LEFT AND SEEN A VEHICLE APPROACHING THE FOUR WAY AND [XXX] THEN LOOKED RIGHT AN HE LOOKED STRAIGHT AND THEN BEGAN TO LET OFF THE BREAK PEDAL AND THEN WE GOT HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NEAR THE HEADLIGHT AREA. IT IS TOTALED. WHEN WE GOT HIT THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WE HAD REPLACED FOR A RECALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MY HEAD CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, MY CHEST HIT THE DASH WHICH CAUSED A BROKEN STERNUM AND TWO DISPLACED DISC. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CAME OUT LATE, THE TWO PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENTATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 17, 2020
I AM STATIONED IN GERMANY. I HAVE EMAILED MY REQUEST TO [email protected] TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX MY RECALL. THEY SAID I AM NOT IN THE GERMAN SYSTEM, SO THEY CAN'T FIX IT. I NEED HELP ON WHOM TO BRING THIS TO IN THE STUTTGART, GERMANY AREA. THANK YOU.
Apr 09, 2020
+ 34 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
16 complaints
Each time I applied brakes I would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. Then as I was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. The nearest place was OR automotive and they rebuilt rear braking system yet I could hear the same scraping sound. So I carried the car to Honda dealership. They adjusted brakes $237.00 and replaced $341.00 the two rear drums. The sound remains and is magnified. They are claiming it is because e brake cables stretch. Somehow the stretching can cause entire rear brake on that side to catastrophically fail.
May 13, 2024
"TAKATA RECALL" I'VE HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKES OFTEN ON THIS CAR. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR LONG DISTANCES, BUT THE BRAKES WEAR OUT SO EASILY. I'VE HAD IT FOR 4 YEARS AND HAVE MILEAGE OF 30,000. I'M ALREADY TAKING IT TO MECHANIC TO CHANGE THE BRAKES AGAIN! IT'S NOT NORMAL! I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT BUT HAVE OFFERED NO SOLUTION! THEY JUST TELL ME TO KEEP PURCHASING NEW BRAKES.
Jul 01, 2016
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS EVERY 6 MONTHS DINCE WE PURCHASED IN JULY 2012. THE CAR HAD VERY LIW MILES WHEN PURCHASED AND NOW HAS 90,000.MILES.THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS NOT NORMAL TO NEED REPLACEMENT SO OFTEN. BRAKES BUCKLE WHEN COMING TO A SUDDEN STOP.
Jun 15, 2016
I PURCHASE ME THE CAR IN JANUARY 2014 AND REPLACED THE BRAKES IN SEPTEMBER 2014. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN BECAUSE THE PADS KEEP WEARING DOWN. MY ROTORS WERE ALSO AFFECTED. THERE IS A CONSTANT RUBBING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING. *TR
Mar 22, 2015
HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ENCOUNTERS WHERE I ALMOST HAVE CAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE BRAKES WILL NOT GRAB. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I STOPPED GOING TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE BECAUSE EVERY TIME I TOOK IT TO GET CHECKED OUT THEY SAID IT WAS FUNCTIONING IN PERFECT CONDITION. I HAVE CHANGED MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT TIMES EVEN AFTER I BOUGHT CERAMIC BRAKES AND HEAVY DUTY ROTORS, AND TIRES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. UPON COMPLAINING TO HONDA'S CORPORATE OFFICE I WAS GIVEN A $200.00 GIFT CARD THAT PRETTY MUCH WENT RIGHT BACK FOR REPAIRS.JUST FROM 3 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP HAVE SPENT OVER $3,000.00 IN REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FEES. THESE CARS MIGHT CONTAIN A FACTORY DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING IN THE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AREA I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE HAD MORE THAN ONE ACCIDENT ALREADY. *TR
Nov 24, 2014
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13 complaints
unknown
Nov 02, 2025
THE SUN VISORS ARE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE. THIS IS LONG AFTER I FOUND OUT THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS TOO ON THIS AND RECALLS.
Jul 24, 2020
THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED ONCE BEFORE. IT IS AGAIN GIVING PROBLEMS AND IS ONLY PRODUCING MILDLY COLD AIR. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THAT I NEED TO CHANGE THE COMPRESSOR AGAIN. THAT WOULD BE #3!
Jan 01, 2019
WHILE DRIVING I REACHED UP TO PULL THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN GLARE. AS THE VISOR CAME DOWN IT MADE A CRACKING SOUND. AFTER STOPPING AND PLACING VISOR BACK UP AN IN PLACE. I LEARNED IT HAD BROKE ON THE FIRST USE. NOW THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE AND SOMETIMES SWINGS AND RESTRAINS MY VIEW AS A DRIVER. THIS IS A ODD OCCURENCE, OR A DETECTED PRODUCT.
May 27, 2018
IS IT COMMON TO BRAKE AXLE? OR IS THERE ANY CHANCES TO BRAKE WHILE REPLACING WHOLE BREAKS(FRONT WHEELS)? I DID MY INSPECTION AND EMISSIONS LAST WEEK @ J L FREED. THEY WERE SOME RECOMMENDATION ABOUT BRAKE REPLACEMENT. I ASKED THEM TO GO FOR IT AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES AND PASSED INSPECTION AND EMISSIONS. VERY NEXT DAY, WHILE I PULL BACK MY CAR FROM DRIVE WAY AND SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT IT WAS MOVING FORWARD OR REVERSE. AT THE END, I DROPPED OF MY CAR(BY TOWED) BACK TO J L FREED, THEY SAID, SOME REASON AXLE IS BROKEN. I STATED THAT, IT MAY BE HAPPENED WHILE YOUR TECH WERE CHANGING FRONT BRAKES. THEY WERE NOT READY TO LISTEN AND DENIED THAT WE DIDN'T BRAKE IT. I PAID THEM TO REPLACE MY CAR AXLE BUT I WASN'T HAPPY ABOUT IT BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT READY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITIES. PLEASE ADVISE.
Mar 15, 2018
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
9 complaints
THE SUN VISOR FOR THE CAR HAS BEEN REPLACED EVERY YEAR SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, AS IT MELTS OFF IN THE SUMMER HEAT. THE VISOR WILL HANG AND BLOCK VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER CAUSING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. AFTER 7 REPLACEMENTS, THE VISOR HAS SINCE BEEN REMOVED. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE DURING SUNRISE OR SUNSET. I WILL LIKELY HAVE TO GET RID OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS REASON, AS I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE IT FOR A LARGE PORTION OF THE DAY.
Jul 01, 2019
THE SUN VISOR FALLS AND IS SPLIT AND DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE. THIS REDUCES MY ABILITY TO BLOCK THE SUN WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Aug 23, 2018
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DONT ALWAYS WORK. I WILL PUSH ON THE HANDLE AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT MOVE. THIS IS ALSO A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD, IF ITS RANING HARD AND I CANT SEE WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THERE IS A HUGE DELAY FROM PUSHING HANDLE AND WIPER BLADES ACTUALLY MOVING. SOMETIMES, THE WIPERS WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. VERY DISSATIFIED WITH THIS HONDA. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA AGAIN.
Jan 10, 2018
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE VISORS ARE MECHANICALLY DEFECTIVE. FLIPPING THEM FROM UP TO DOWN USES AN INTERNAL COMPONENT WHICH SNAPS, KEEPING THE VISOR IN PLACE TO STAY OUT UP OUT OF VISIBILITY OR DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN. AFTER 15K MILES OR SO, SNAP COMPONENT PUSHES OUT THROUGH THE VISOR ASSEMBLY, PREVENTING ABILITY TO USE DURING DRIVING -- AND ULTIMATELY OFF THE BRACKET HOLDING THE VISOR TO THE CEILING. CAR HAS 46K MILES ON IT -- BOTH VISORS HAVE NOW BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES
Oct 01, 2015
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT HORIZONTALLY, MAKING IT UNABLE TO STAY IN UP POSITION. IT WILL FALL DOWN ON ITS OWN-PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING VIEW.
Aug 28, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE A/C VENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND ALSO COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT A/C VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED A MINOR BURN TO HER RIGHT LEG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IAA TOWING FACILITY IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA. NEITHER THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. *BF *TR
Jul 01, 2019
2011 CIVIC COUPE MOTOR MOUNT/BUMP STOP DEFECTIVE AT 38684 MILES. CAUSES VEHICLE TO RATTLE AND VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AT START, REVERSING, AND W/ AIR CONDITIONER ON. WHILE DRIVING ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD EXACERBATES THE CONDITION. HONDA SERVICE KNEW THE ISSUE OVER THE PHONE, MULTIPLE THREADS TO THE SAME OVER ENTIRE 8TH GEN CIVIC ARE FOUND WITH A BASIC GOOGLE SEARCH. RIGHT HONDA REFUSED TO COVER AND STATED $513.00 FOR A REPAIR HONDA SHOULD BE COVERING.
Oct 07, 2015
HAPPENS FREQUENTLY THAT WHEN PARKING VEHICLE IN PERSONAL GARAGE, VEHICLE WILL LURCH FORWARD AGGRESSIVELY ON ITS OWN WHILE BRAKES BEING APPLIED. HAVE TO LEAN HARD INTO BRAKES TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM HITTING ANYTHING IN GARAGE. A/C COMPRESSOR BEING ACTIVE OR INACTIVE DOES NOT IMPACT THIS BEHAVIOR, ENGINE TEMPERATURE DOES NOT SEEM TO PLAY A ROLE EITHER. THIS IS OUR FOURTH HONDA, NONE OF THE OTHER THREE HAVE HAD THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. *TR
Apr 11, 2015
WE PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED CAR IN 2012. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WEEK OR SO I NOTICE THAT THE CAR VIBRATE OR SHAKES WHEN IT IS ON IDLE. IT IS EVEN WORSE WHEN AC IS ON. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT SOMETIME IT HAPPEN SOMETIME IT DOESN'T. I HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. I WAS EVEN ADVICE BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT TO USE PREMIUM GAS SPECIFICALLY " CHEVRON GAS STATION". BUT DIDN'T SOLVE ANYTHING. I COULDN'T REALLY PROVE IT IS SHAKING BECAUSE IT IS ON AND OFF. JUST STUMBLE IN TO THIS WEBSITE I WANT TO SHARE MY FRUSTRATION TOO. AT 43000 MILES IT IS THE SAME SHAKING VIBRATING THAT IS HAPPENING. I'VE REPLACED ALL TIRES AT 32000 BECAUSE IT WAS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE ON IT SINCE IT WAS BALD. REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AT 40K SO I MIGHT BE HAVING SOME ISSUE WITH THAT TOO. I OWN A 2006 HONDA PILOT WITH 120K MILES ON IT AND THAT SUV DRIVES WAY SMOOTHER THAN MY CIVIC. FOR MY PILOT THE BRAKE LASTED FOR 70K MILES BEFORE REPLACING IT. *TR
Feb 20, 2015
MY 2011 HONDA CIVIC HAS A BLOWN ENGINE AFTER HAVING THE CAR LESS THAN 4 YEARS. UNFORTUNATELY PAST 60,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE, MY CAR WITH 63,000 MILES HAS A COMPLETELY BLOWN ENGINE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THIS IS NO LONGER COVERED AND THERE IS NOTHING HONDA CAN DO ABOUT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS HONDA IS SUCH A LEMON AND HAVE NO FAITH IN BUYING A HONDA EVER AGAIN. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET AND NOW I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO FIND THE MONEY TO REPLACE AN ENGINE ON THIS CAR BECAUSE I STILL HAVE A FIVE YEAR LOAN TO PAY OFF ON IT. THE LAST HONDA I HAD WENT OVER 229,000 MILES ON THE ENGINE. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HONDA QUALITY? *JS
Dec 30, 2014
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VISIBILITY
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR INDEPENDENTLY DETACHED WHEN PLACED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. SIX MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED WHEN PLACED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED ONCE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED TWICE AT HIS EXPENSE; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENTS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
May 24, 2017
DRIVERS SIDE VISOR HAS BROKEN, SPLIT APART. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE THAT WILL REQUIRE REPLACING. *TR
Aug 14, 2013
THIS 2011 CIVIC EX I OWN HAS ALREADY GONE THROUGH 3 DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISORS. THE VISOR SPLITS, AND CAUSES A DISTRCTION TO THE DRIVER BY FLOPPING DOWN, AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO LED TO AN ACCIDENT. IN RESEARCHING THIS, HONDA WAS SUED FOR 2006 - 2009 MODELS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM - AND LOST (YET NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY). I SPOKE TO AMERICAN HONDA, THEY SAID THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE 2011 MODEL BEING A PROBLEM. THAT IS NOT TRUE. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER, SAN TAN HONDA. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS HOT SO THEY SPLIT. MAYBE THEY SHOULD ONLY SELL THESE CARS IN ALASKA, AND NOT ARIZONA. THERE ARE NO GREY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISORS FOR THE 2011 HONDA CIVIC AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY ARE COMING IN. THAT SHOULD BE AN INDICATIOR OF A QUALITY PROBLEM. HONDA IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, AND HAS NOT ISSUED ANY NOTICE AND HAS DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS, NOR DONE THE REDESIGN FOR THIS DEFECTIVE PART. PLEASE HELP TO HOLD HONDA ACCOUNTABLE TO STOCK PARTS, AND EXTEND THE WARRANTY OF THIS DEFECTIVE PART. THEY CANNOT SEEM TO LEARN THE LESSON OF THEIR LAWSUIT ON PREVIOUS MODELS. THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO REDESIGN THE PART, AND BE FINED FOR FAILING TO ADDRESS THE KNOWN SITUATION.
Aug 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 TO 60 MPH DURING RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, REDUCING VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, BUT THE FUSE FOR THE WIPERS WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,350 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,377.
Aug 08, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, HE DISCOVERED A BLIND SPOT IMPAIRING HIS VIEW OF UP TO TWENTY FIVE FEET. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
Mar 14, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WERE HESITANT TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Mar 07, 2012
THIS CAR HAS A MAJOR BRAKE ISSUE. BOTH FRONT PADS HAVE WORN BY 75% AT ONLY 6,000 MILES, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 9,800 MILES. WORN OUT AGAIN AT 16,000 MILES. TOLD TO DRIVE CAR UNTIL THE BRAKES "FAILED" AND THEM TO COME BACK FOR NEW ONES. HONDA CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL!!!!! BRAKES SHOULD LAST 40 OR 50K BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. SOMEONE HAS TO FORCE THEM TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Feb 08, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING AND GRINDING. THE BRAKES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED PRIOR TO THE RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,826 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Sep 19, 2011
2011 HONDA CIVIC WITH 4000 MILES. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND COMPLAINED ABOUT A BURNED SMELL WHEN BRAKING WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AFTER THE CAR STOPS. NO HEAVY BRAKING THOUGH. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE. AT 7300 MILES AND A TOTAL OF 7 MONTHS OF USE THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING OR NOT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID MY BRAKE PADS HAD ZERO % LEFT, METAL TO METAL. THEY BLAMED THE WAY THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND TREATED ME LIKE I WAS SOME JERK THAT WAS DRAG RACING EVERY DAY AND TOASTED THE BRAKES. I PREVIOUSLY HAD A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT I DROVE THE SAME WAY (AS A NORMAL PERSON BY THE WAY, CITY AND FREEWAY) AND DID NOT HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES UNTIL OVER 33000 MILES! THIS IS RIDICULOUS, EVEN A VERY BAD DRIVER THAT KEEPS HITTING HIS BRAKES SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH 7300 MILES IN A COMPACT CAR. HONDA DECLINED ANY SERVICING AND DECLINED TO FIX OR EVEN LOOK DEEPER FOR A POSSIBLE PROBLEM. WANTED TO CHARGE ME OVER $100 FOR A 5 MINUTE BRAKE PAD INSPECTION... A JOKE! *TT
Aug 05, 2011
MY 2011 HONDA CIVIC LX-S HAS ONLY 13,000 MILES ON IT AND MY BRAKE PADS HAVE ALREADY WORN DOWN TO NOTHING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED YESTERDAY. THE REPAIR GUY TOLD ME THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY THAT AT SUCH LOW MILES THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THERE MUST HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL BREAKS ON MY CAR AND $378 LATER, I ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THEM. IF EVERY 10,000 MILES THEY HAVE TO GET REPLACED THAT IS JUST UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Jun 24, 2011
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STRUCTURE
5 complaints
THE TRUNK LID HASN'T BEEN RIGHT ALL ALONG. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS COME DOWN AND HIT ME ON THE HEAD. NOW, THE BAR THAT KEEPS THE LID OPEN HAS SNAPPED AND THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN BY ITSELF. IT CLOSES WITH SUCH FORCE, IT COULD REALLY INJURE A PERSON,. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHEN IT HAPPENED.
Mar 10, 2021
CLEAR COAT IS SEPARATING FROM CAR. REVEALING A FADED LOOK.
Jan 26, 2020
PAINT RECALL, BLACK PAINT IS FADING ON ROOF AND BUMPER
Jun 23, 2016
PAINT CAULKING OR PEELING OFF , CRACKING , CLOUDY APPEARANCE THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR(THE BLACK PAINT)AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR.
Feb 01, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OR ABOVE WITH THE REAR WINDOWS OPEN, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 7,000. KMJ UPDATED 02/03/12*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE CHARACTERISTIC WAS NORMAL AND THERE WAS NO FIX. UPDATED 02/10/12
Dec 27, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that upon obtaining the vehicle history report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 89,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 161,158. The contact stated that there was a white substance throughout the vehicle, which was determined to be mold.
May 22, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS SUDDENLY BEGAN TO FLICKER. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE SEAM OF THE DASHBOARD ALONG WITH A BURNING PLASTIC ODOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31000.
Apr 03, 2014
WHILE ACTUATING THE POWER DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON, THE POWER WINDOW DOWN SWITCH, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND IGNITION SWITCH, THERE IS A POPPING SOUND THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER OF 2011. THEY COULD NOT ISOLATE PROBLEM--HOWEVER THEY COULD DUPLICATE IT. AFTER CONSULTING WITH THE HONDA TECH LINE, THE DEALERSHIP STILL HAD NO ANSWERS. WAS ADVISED TO CALL AMERICAN HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. WAS CONTACTED BY A HONDA CASE MANAGER AND AM STILL WAITING ON RESOLUTION. VEHICLE IS A 2011 CIVIC SI SEDAN AND CURRENTLY HAS 5,300 MILES. *TR
Jan 16, 2012
OWN A 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS HAVE GOTTEN 35-42 MPG DEPENDING ON CITY OR HIGHWAY. OVER ALL HAVE BEEN HAPPY WILL PURCHASE UNTIL THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS. 3 WEEKS AGO HAD TO TAKE CARE INTO SERVICE (AT 25000 MILES) WAS TOLD THE PROBLEMS I WAS HAVING OF INABILITY TO RETAIN CHARGE ON IMA BATTERY WAS DUE TO A WEAK BATTERY. IT WAS DECIDED BY THE SERVICE DEPT TO REPLACE BATTERY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND IS KEEPING A SOMEWHAT BETTER CHARGE BUT HAVE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN POWER AND THE AUTO STOP FUNCTION ONLY WORKING OCCASIONALLY, ALSO NOTICED A DECREASE OF MILEAGE DOWN TO 23-25 MPG IN CITY. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO SERVICE AND AFTER THEY RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REVIEWING WITH HONDA "TECH" PEOPLE WAS TOLD THAT PERFORMANCE WAS HOW THEY INTENDED TO DECREASE WEAR ON BATTERIES LIFE. A CAR WITH NO POWER TO GO UP SMALL HILLS AND A 25MPG AVERAGE IS NOT WHAT I SPENT 27000$ ON AND THAT IT IS CERTAINLY NOT WHAT HONDA ADVERTISED THE CAR TO BE. *TR
Aug 25, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
A CERTIFIED USED CAR FROM DEALER OWNED SINCE 10-24-2013 I EXPERIENCE POWER SURGES WHEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE WHERE RPM'S RACE TO 3,500 RPM FOR A FEW SECONDS AND LEAVES NO ERROR CODE SO IT'S HARD FOR THEM TO TROUBLE SHOOT. I HAD CAR AT SHOP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. ON 1-27-14 I DROP OFF CAR FOR RPM PROBLEM WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND SOME OTHER INCIDENTS. SERVICE DEPARTMENT LOOKS OVER CAR AND FINDS NOTHING WRONG. ON 3-20-14 I DROP OFF CAR, FOR SAME PROBLEM AS NOTED ABOVE. SERVICE DEPT. LOOKS AND FINDS 2 PCM UPDATES FROM HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN AND REPROGRAMMED PGM-FI ID: NAA740 AND A/T NAA670 FAILED P/N: 37820-RNA-A75 ON 5-21-14 I DROP OFF CAR FOR SAME PROBLEM AS ABOVE AND FELT LIKE CAR ENGINE SPEED WAS ON EVEN ON HIGHWAY ONE MORNING. SERVICE DEPT. PREFORMED PCM/ECV RESET AND CKP RE-LEARN ON 7-21-14 I DROP OFF CAR FOR SAME PROBLEM. THIS TIME CAR RACED TO 3,500 RPM FOR 7 SECONDS WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE. DANGEROUS (SAFTEY)? SERERICE DEPT. CLEARED PCM OF TP SENSOR READINGS. PERFORMED RELEARN FOR TP SENSOR. COMPLETED THE PCM RE-LEARN. COMPLETED IDLE RE-LEARN. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THIS CAN OR WILL LAST??? BEFORE NEXT POWER SURGE OR IS IT FIXED? IF THINGS STAY CONSISTANT THEN IT WOULD BE AROUND SEPTEMBER AND MY WARRANTY IS GETTING CLOSE TO EXPIRING. *JS
Jul 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT AN ENGINEER WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINEER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,785.
Nov 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Feb 28, 2012
AS I WAS FOLLOWING A ROW OF CARS INTO A DRIVEWAY OF A SHOPPING AREA, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE JUST TO ROLL A FEW INCHES SINCE TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. UNEXPECTEDLY MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD ON TO THE DRIVEWAY HITTING THE TRUCK TO MY RIGHT AND A CAR TO MY LEFT THAT WAS EXITING THE DRIVEWAY. BEFORE I COULD MAKE SENSE OF WHAT HAPPENED, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY THE HONDA DEALER BEFORE IT WENT TO THE REPAIR SHOP. HONDA RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE CAR AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED MY CAR TO ACCELERATE IN SUCH A MANNER. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS $7800. *TR
Sep 21, 2011
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side seat belt failed to buckle when the passenger was attempting to insert the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Mar 15, 2023
FRONT WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS GOT LOCKED AND GOT STUCK BESIDE THE SEAT DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS WITH SEAT. IT'S NOW NO MORE IN USE UNTIL THE ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESS. WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT LOCAL HONDA DEALERS BUT THEY ARE ENTERTAIN OUR COMPLAINTS. THIS ISSUE IS BOTHERING US TO TRAVEL TOGETHER WITH FAMILY DUE TO SAFETY MEASURE FAILURE. WE ARE HELPLESS AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY CLUE HOW TO TAKE IT UP THIS REQUEST WITH HONDA DIRECTLY.
Oct 19, 2020
DRIVER'S SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT CORRECTLY WHEN I TAKE IT OFF. HANGS EXTREMELY LOOSE INTO DOOR WELL AND HAS TO BE SLOWLY AND MANUALLY RETRACTED INTO UPPER RETRACTION UNIT. I AM NOT VERY COMFORTABLE OR SURE IT IS OPERATING CORRECTLY IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER (KUHN HONDA IN TAMPA, FL) SAYS THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. BUT IF THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, WHY DOES IT NOT RETRACT AND HANG SO LOOSELY IN THE DOORWAY? NO OTHER CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN, HAS HAD A SEATBELT SO VERY LOOSE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO AMERICAN HONDA, AND THEY DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, AND TO MAKE THINGS WORSE, THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Jan 19, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HAS SPLIT AND JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE LINE OF VISION....I PURCHASED A NEW GENUINE HONDA VISOR AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO IT. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS ALSO BEGINNING TO SPLIT. HONDA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR DEFECTIVE VISORS. IT IS NOT OVERUSED OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS WELL MAINTANINED.
Nov 21, 2020
INTERIOR WINDOW VISOR ASSEMBLY PARTS SEPERATION, CAUSING MALFUNCTION, HAZARDOUS OPTERATION AND VISIBILITY WHEN IN MOTION.
Apr 28, 2017
DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR HANGING DOWN IT WON'T STAY UP
Sep 03, 2016
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
STRUTS WORN OUT BEFORE THE END OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRES( 5YEARS OR 60000 MILES. THE HONDA DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM OF WORN OUT STRUTS
Jan 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A BUMP THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING A STRANGE SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS NOT DEFECTIVE BUT THE TIRES WERE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Nov 20, 2012
THE NEW CAR HAS HAD THE ENTIRE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE STRUTS, BEARINGS REPLACED THREE TIMES AS WELL AS THE SUSPENSION AND WILL NOW NEED IT DONE FOR THE FOURTH TIME AND THE HONDA DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX OTHER THAN REPLACING THE WHOLE THING WHICH CONTINUES TO GET DAMAGED. HELP! *KB
Sep 19, 2011
POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST. AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE IN THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Nov 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR ENGAGED BACK INTO THE CORRECT POSITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WAS A COMMON FAILURE, BUT ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SLIPPING WOULD OCCUR BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ASSUMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,500.
Jul 27, 2012
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mar 02, 2012
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. I BOUGHT IT NEW AND HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNER. 2 YEARS AGO THE PAINT BEGAN PEELING ON THE TRUNK. THE PEELING HAS NOW EXTENDED FROM TRUNK TO THE ROOF. THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS ALMOST ENTIRELY PEELING. THE TRUNK HAS HUGE SPOTS WHERE IT IS PEELING. THE HOOD HAS WHITE LINES ON IT ALSO FROM PAINT FAILURE. THIS CAR NOW LOOKS RIDICULOUS AND IS EMBARRASSING TO DRIVE.HONDA ISSUED A RECALL BUT NEVER ACTUALLY ALERTED PEOPLE THAT MAY HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY LIABLE FOR THIS PAINT FAILURE FOR USING CHEAP PRODUCTS.
Aug 07, 2020
THE PAINT.. THE HOOD HAS MARKS THAT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE. IT WAS NOT UNTIL RECENTLY THAT SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT SHOULD NOT BE THERE. AND THEN WITHIN THE LAST 8 MONTHS THE OXIDATION IS ALL OVER THE ROOF AND THE TRUNK WHICH IS MAKING UNABLE FOR ME TO TRADE IT IN
Oct 02, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL: 1/26/19 HAD A MVA WHERE FORD FUSION PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I TBONED HIM AROUND 20-30MPH, MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS LOCKED ALL THE WAY OUT. I HIT STEERING WHEEL AND WOUND UP WITH STERNAL FRACTURE WHICH IS NOW A NONUNION FRACTURE. I HAD TAKEN CAR INTO HONDA DEALER TO HAVE RECALL FIXED WHICH THEY SAID THEY DID ( I HAVE RECEIPTS) BUT THEY OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T. HONDA RECALL 16-048
Jun 03, 2019
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH FRIDAY, 12/2 AND NEITHER MY AIRBAG OR SEAT BELT DID WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO DO. I ACCIDENTALLY REAR-ENDED SOMEONE ON THE HIGHWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC GOING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH, AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH LED TO ME HITTING MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL.
Dec 08, 2016
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.
Nov 16, 2018
WENT TO HONDA DEALER THIS WEEK. ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS SINCE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VISORS. HONDA SERVICE REP SAID NONE. FOUND YOUR WEBSITE MENTIONING RECALL WITH AIR BAGS THAT DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT, ALSO COMPLAINTS (NOT RECALL) WITH VISORS. BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE SEPARATED AT SEAMS, SAME PROBLEM AS MY 2006 CIVIC. UNFORTUNATELY BY THE TIME I HEARD ABOUT RECALL I HAD TRADED MY CAR IN. BUT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM, THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE HONDA SERVICE REP SAID NO RECALLS. HONDA DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY $63 PLUS TAX FOR A NEW DRIVER VISOR (FORGET REPLACING PASSENGER VISOR). IT SHOULD BE RECALLED SINCE IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE PAST CIVIC MODELS. NOW NEED TO PURSUE THEM ON AIR BAG RECALL SINCE I WASN'T AWARE OF THIS AND HE SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS WHEN AT HONDA DEALER THIS WEEK. *TR
Oct 21, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN CALLING HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA REGARDING MY DASH FLICKERING OUT WHERE I CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST I AM DRIVING, MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT IN MY CAR. ON OCTOBER 22, 2018 I FINALLY GOT IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE AT HONDA IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE WHO SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY WOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO AN AGENT WHO WAS CREATED A TICKET FOR MY COMPLAINT. THE TICKET NUMBER IS [XXX]. THEY SAID SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. WHEN I CALLED BACK IN ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018 THEN TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T WANT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE UNLESS I PAY FOR A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON MY CAR AND I PAY FOR IT OUT OF POCKET. FOR THE DIAGNOSTICS. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY HONDA BUT IF HONDA ADMITTED TO ME THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED, I FEEL HONDA SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AT NO CHARGE TO ME. PLEASE CONTACT ME BACK AT [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 25, 2018
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, LOSS OF ACCELERATION. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS APPLIED, ONLY RPMS MOVED, THE CAR WOULD NOT RESPOND. NUMEROUS TIMES AT STOP LIGHTS, THE CAR RPMS WOULD ACCELERATE PASS 3 AND 4 WITHOUT ANY APPLICATION TO THE GAS PEDAL. TOOK CAR INTO HONDA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE UNLESS IT OCCURS ON THE PREMISES. *TR
Jul 06, 2012
WHEELS
2 complaints
TPMS SENSORS NEED TO BE RESET BY DEALER AT $100 IN ORDER TO PUT SNOW TIRES ON THE CAR. BECAUSE OF THIS THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS INCLUDI? MYSELF FOREGO SNOW TIRES FOR ALL SEASONS. ANY TIME A NEW SET OF WHEELS WITH DIFFERENT SENSORS ARE PUT IN T HE CAR YOU MUST GO TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SYSTEM RESET.
Oct 18, 2016
WHEEL BEARING OR ITS COMPONENTS WORN OUT BEFORE THE EXPIRY OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 5 YEARS OR 60000 MILES. THIS IS POSING HAZARD RISK. NEED COVERAGE TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER.
Jan 29, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
A/C BLOWING HOT AIR. MY MECHANIC ADVISED THAT "ROAD DEBRIS" PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER COIL, WHICH IS THE VERY FIRST THING BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. NOTHING IS VISIBLE THAT WOULD PROTECT THE DELICATE COIL FROM NORMAL DRIVING. SINCE THERE IS NO RETROFIT AVAILABLE, NOTHING PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM THE DAMAGE HAPPENING AGAIN, AFTER A COSTLY REPAIR BILL. HONDA NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS DESIGN FLAW AND PAY FOR REPAIRS. *TR
Jun 30, 2014
I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER, UNDER MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD, BECAUSE THE A/C WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT "ROAD DEBRIS" PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER COIL, WHICH IS THE VERY FIRST THING BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. NOTHING IS VISIBLE THAT WOULD PROTECT THE DELICATE COIL FROM NORMAL DRIVING. INSURANCE WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL DEALERS, ALL OF WHICH ADMITTED THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. I CALLED HONDA, AND WAS ADVISED THEIR POSITION IS NOT TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AS THEY DO NOT FEEL THIS IS AN EQUIPMENT OR DESIGN FLAW. SINCE THERE IS NO RETROFIT AVAILABLE, NOTHING PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM THE DAMAGE HAPPENING AGAIN, AFTER A COSTLY REPAIR BILL. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE, AND FOUND A SETTLED CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT BETWEEN HONDA AND HONDA OWNERS FOR THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. "SPECIFICALLY, THE COMPLAINT ALLEGED THAT THE CONDENSER WAS PLACED IN A POSITION THAT WAS VULNERABLE TO CONTACT FROM ROCKS, PEBBLES AND OTHER ROAD DEBRIS DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ON PAVED ROADWAYS, AND THAT HONDA FAILED TO DESIGN THE VEHICLE EITHER TO WITHSTAND THIS IMPACT OR WITH A GUARD OR GRILL THAT WOULD PROTECT THE CONDENSER DESPITE THE 'CLEAR VULNERABILITY' OF THE CONDENSER TO THIS DEBRIS CONTACT." - ALIN V. HONDA MOTOR CO. LTD. ET AL., CASE NUMBER [XXX]. THE LAWSUIT SETTLED IN SEPTEMBER 2011. THIS LAWSUIT DID NOT INCLUDE CIVICS, BUT LOCAL DEALERS AND VEHICLE BLOGS SHOW THAT THIS IS, AND HAS BEEN, A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM FROM BACK BEFORE THIS LAWSUIT . HONDA CLAIMED I WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO CALL THEM WITH THIS ISSUE. I AM TRYING TO WORK THIS OUT WITHOUT PARTICIPATING IN A CURRENT CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT INVESTIGATION FOR THIS ISSUE, FOR MY MAKE AND MODEL. IT IS VERY DISTRESSING THAT HONDA WAS WELL AWARE OF THE DESIGN FLAW AND FAULTY/FLIMSY MATERIAL CAUSING THIS ISSUE, AND DID EXACTLY NOTHING TO PREVENT FUTURE ISSUES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 23, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN UTILIZING THE ELECTRIC KEY FOB, THE DOORS WOULD ENGAGE AS IF LOCKING BUT WOULD NOT ACTUALLY SECURE THE VEHICLE. UPON CHECKING THE DOORS, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. *TR
Mar 10, 2014
THE TRUNK LATCH , ONCE LOCKED BY A KEY, WILL NOT ENGAGE AND OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. I BROUGHT MY AUTO TO THE DEALER TWICE. IT OCCASIONALLY WILL OPEN, BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE. THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS PRESENT AND ABLE TO SEE THIS PROBLEM. HE WAS BAFFLED. BUT THEY SAID I USED TOO MUCH FORCE TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK. THIS AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR OVER 6 MONTHS! THIS IS MY 2ND HONDA CIVIC AND I NEVER HAD AN ISSUE BEFORE. *KB
Jul 19, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
MAIN HEADLIGHTS FAILED FOR A TIME PERIOD (~15 MINUTES) AT VARIOUS TIMES. HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME WAS LAST WEEK WHEN THERE WAS A TERRIBLE STORM. FIRST TIME WHEN IT WAS SNOWING REALLY HARD. THE OTHER TWO TIMES THE WEATHER WAS JUST FINE, NO RAIN OR SNOW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER TWICE, BUT BOTH TIMES THE DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH HONDA. *TR
Jun 04, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO MAKE THE LIGHT BRIGHTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ONLY MANUFACTURER APPROVED LIGHT BULBS WERE ALLOWED IN THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED, OFFERING NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mar 01, 2013
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
OPERATING MY VEHICLE ON 2 LANE STREET IN ASHBURN VIRGINIA, APPLIED BRAKES ON CAR LIGHTLY AND BRAKES SEEM TO LOCK UP, AUTO SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND I LANDED INTO POND. I AM FILING COMPLAINT SO THAT NHTSA WILL HAVE THIS ON FILE. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS OF FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEMS HONDA CIVIC 2005-2011 THANK YOU *TR
Mar 21, 2013
I HAVE MULTIPLE OCCURRENCE WHERE MY VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPONSE WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES. ITS LIKE THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I NOTICE IT HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IF I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE PROBLEM USUALLY OCCURS AT A SLOW ABOUT OF SPEED. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS BY SWERVING OUT OF THE WAY OF CARS, BUT I BELIEVE SOONER OR LATER I WILL GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Jan 31, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
MODEST AND CAREFUL DRIVING RESULTS IN MUCH LOWER GAS MILEAGE THAN EPA ESTIMATES. MPG EQUALS THAT OF THREE PRIOR CARS WITH ENGINES OF TWICE THE SIZE AND TWICE THE HORSEPOWER. DEALER SHRUGS, IGNORES. *JS
Apr 17, 2012
I PURCHASED NEW 2011 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. IT WAS ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED BY DEALER. HOWEVER, WITHIN 24 HOURS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT GREENWICH HONDA, MASON STREET, GREENWICH CT THREE TIMES ALREADY AND IT IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. IT APPEARS THAT VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANT. THE ENGINE APPEARS TO RUN IRREGULARLY AT TIMES AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *TR
Mar 12, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
Airbag sensor light for front passenger seat has recently lit up and won’t turn off. Honda dealer said my daughter needs to replace the passenger seat weight sensor which means replacing the whole seat at $3000+ cost. Please check, thank you.
May 25, 2024
STEERING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while attempting to make a left turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure could be associated with the rack and pinion or the power steering unit. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000
Mar 22, 2023
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
-Two back seat belts have malfunctioned. The back driver side seat buckle has unattached from the car. The middle back seat belt came unattached from the car. It is available for inspection but have an appointment to get fixed tomorrow. -Mine and my family's safety was put at an INCREASED risk for danger. Two seat belts have malfunctioned in the back seat just from normal wear. My infant daughter rides in the back seat and I trust that the seat belts would function correctly for normal use! -I am not sure. I have an appointment with Honda dealership tomorrow. -It has not currently been inspected. -No symptoms prior and no reasonable explanation for this to happen.
Feb 05, 2023
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINE AND CHEST. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
Jan 27, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HONDA CIVIC 2011-CAR PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED,LOW VISABILITY HEADLIGHTS,PASSENGER BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE RATTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SHUT,ODOMETER DIGITAL NUMBERS GOING OUT,CAR IS NOT CHANGING GEARS EVEN THOUGH IT IS A AUTOMATIC UNTIL ALMOST 4000 RPM,DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DOORS SWING BACK AND HIT YOU IN YOUR LEGS OR BODY.PAINT CHIPPING ON TRUNK.RECALLS ON VEHICLE PERTAINING TO AIRBAGS,ALSO FUEL POSSIBLE ROLLOVER CAN CAUSE CAR TO EXPLODE.
Jun 14, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE MAROONE HONDA (1103 ACADEMY PARK LOOP, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910, (719)888-2995) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WOULD BE A FEE CHARGED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 01, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LATELY DUE TO TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN IN FRONT I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKE PEDAL AT ALL. THE PEDAL WENT IMMEDIATELY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP. TO AVOID ACCIDENT I VEERED TO THE DIRT SHOULDER AND BEGIN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL ENDING UP BACK ON THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS HAD FAILED TO LOCK AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEVER DEPRESSED AND IT APPEARED THAT AS SOON AS THE TIRES HIT THE DIRT SHOULDER THE VEHICLE GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION AIRBAGS WERE NEVER DEFLATED.
Jul 11, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR RELAY STUCK AT 75K MILES. COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGING AT 83K MILES. WINDSHIELD GASKET/TRIM BEGAN DETERIORATING ABOUT THE SAME TIME.
Jun 30, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL BECAUSE IT WAS MELTING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 268,000. *TT
Jul 25, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A DRIVE THRU LINE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE STOPPED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO COMPLETELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED; HOWEVER, A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,600.
Jun 07, 2018
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL - MY RECALL LOOKUP SAYS REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE, BUT THE INITIAL ESTIMATES SAY I SHOULD EXPECT A RECALL IN LATE SUMMER/FALL OF 2016. IF A REMEDY IS NOT AVAILABLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, THE LOOKUP SAYS TO FILE A COMPLAINT.
Jan 17, 2017
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA CIVIC FROM A USED CAR DEALER. WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR SITTING AT STOP LIGHT WITH THE HEATER ON OR A/C ON YOU CAN SMELL RAW GAS SMELL. IT COMES AND GOES.MOST OF THE TIME YOU SMELL IT. IF YOU PUT CLIMATE CONTROL IN RETICULATION THERE IS NO SMELL OF RAW FUEL AT ALL.DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY LEAKS I CAN'T EITHER. SINCE THEY SOLD THIS TO ME AND THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN CAN I MAKE THEM TAKE CAR BACK?
Dec 13, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED OF TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, AS WELL AS ON STREETS, THE CAR SIMPLY SHUTS OFF. THIS OCCURS REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL, EVEN WHEN IT IS FULL. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINED PER RECOMMENDATIONS BY HONDA. IT IS NOT A BATTERY ISSUE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR IS ABLE TO START AGAIN. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP AND AT FIRST THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG SO THEY "RELEASED" IT BACK TO HER. UNFORTUNATELY, IT STALLED OUT AGAIN WHILE SHE DROVE IT SO SHE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE "STALL OUT"THEMSELVES BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. THEY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HONDA ENGINEERS TO INVESTIGATE, BUT IT IS UNCLEAR IF THEY HAVE RULED OUT A DEFECTIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, IGNITION PROBLEM,OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR OTHER ISSUE. THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR THREE WEEKS.
Sep 04, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE HAVE TROUBLE WITH ALIGNMENT EVERY TIME I WAS DRIVING MY CAR NOT STAYING IN THE LANE ALWAY TURN TO LEFT OR RIGHT EVEN MY HANDS WAS HOLDING ON THE WHEEL ALSO THE WHEEL VERY LIGHT, I WAS LIGHT TURNING TO THE LIFT OR RIGHT MY VEHICLE ALMOST GET OF FROM THE ROAD. AND ALSO THE WHEELS THRU TO THE ASPHALTS THE WHEELS WAS VERY NOISE IT LOOK LIKE THE WHEELS GONNA RUN OUT,
May 08, 2016
SEATS
1 complaint
THE HEAD REST IS TOO FAR FORWARD, AND VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. IT NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTABLE, NOT IN A FIXED POSITION.
Oct 10, 2015
SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS NOT COVERED ANY LONGER UNDER THE WARRANTY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT, A CLUNKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD, AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A DRIVE AXLE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, CHARGED ME A DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT IS NOT AN AXLE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS A BUMP STOP PROBLEM, I HAVE TWO OLDER HONDA VEHICLES AND I DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. HONDA STRUTS ARE MEDIOCRE AND LOW IN QUALITY. THE SECOND PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS EVAP MIL (P2422). AS PER TSB, THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS WELL ON THIS SAME CAR.
Aug 02, 2015
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I LOVE MY HONDA CIVIC AND THIS IS THE 2ND ONE I'VE HAD, HOWEVER I HAVE ONE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 2011, VISIBILITY AND BLIND SPOTS WHILE DRIVING. SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE PART BETWEEN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I PULL UP TO STOP SIGN, AND ROAD LOOKS CLEAR, BUT WHEN I START TO PULL OUT, I JUST MISS A CAR OR TRUCK THAT WAS CAUGHT IN THAT ONE BLIND SPOT. HONDA SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND FIX THE DESIGN OF THIS AREA. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM. TOOK TO A SHOP AND THEY READ TO CODES TO DETERMINE THAT IT WAS A FAULTY PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *TR
May 28, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSISTENT PREMATURE AND UNEVEN TIRE WARE IS THE MAJOR PROBLEM ON THIS CAR. THE REAR TIRES STARTED VIBRATING. I TOOK THEM CARE TO A TIRE PLACE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WENT BACK DUE TO NON-ROTATION OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AT 6,000 MILES, BUT WERE STILL DAMAGED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES HAD A 24,000 WARE LIFE. SUBSEQUENT TO REPLACING THE ORIGINAL TIRES, I HAVE PUT 90,000 MILE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE CARE. WITH CONSISTENT ROTATION, THE TIRES WARE OUT WITH THE WASHBOARD EFFECT BETWEEN 25,000 AND 30,000 MILES. AT 100,000 MILES, I HAVE REPLACE THE TIRE 3 TIMES WITH 90,000 MILE TIRES. *TR
Mar 19, 2014
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING GARAGE AND INTENDED TO PULL INTO AN OPEN SPACE ON MY LEFT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. IT CRASHED INTO THE CAR TO THE RIGHT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, PUSHING THE OTHER CAR INTO THE CAR TO ITS RIGHT. I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES DURING THE ENTIRE INCIDENT BUT THEY WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL. MY CAR FINALLY PUSHED THE OTHER CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND MY CAR SLAMMED INTO THE CONCRETE BLOCK IN FRONT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND STOPPED. HAD THE CONCRETE BLOCK NOT BEEN THERE, I WOULD HAVE FLOWN OVER THE SIDE OF THE THIRD LEVEL OF THIS PARKING GARAGE. MY FOOT WAS IN NO WAY ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. ALSO, A NON-HONDA MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME REVVING ISSUE WHEN HE INSPECTED THE CAR AFTER THE INCIDENT. HOWEVER, HONDA CLAIMS THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND WILL NOT REFUND US THE COST OF DAMAGES WE PAID OUT OF POCKET. BUT THEY DID BUY THE CAR BACK AND BUY OUT THE REMAINING 6 MONTHS OF MY LEASE, INDICATING THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT WERE NOT WILLING TO OWN UP TO IT. *TR
Jun 28, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE ROLLOVER CRASH. FIRE SEEMS TO BE FROM A RECALLED FUEL VALVE. IF MY FAMILY BURNT ALIVE IN THAT VEHICLE I WOULD HAVE A SICK VENDETTA FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NON REPORTING OF SAFETY CONCERNS TO ME AS AN INSURED DRIVER. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED OR RESPONSIBLE. THIS IS A CHILD SAFETY CONCERN. CHILDREN CAN BE BURNED ALIVE DUE TO THIS HAZARD OF ENGINEERING DESIGNED TO CAUSE TOTAL DESTRUCTION FOR PROFITING PURPOSES. THE TECHNOLOGIES AT HAND ARE TOO GREAT FOR THIS TYPE OF ABSOLUTE INCOMPETENCE TO OCCUR. HONDA SHOULD BE BARRED FROM DOING BUSINESS IN THE US UNTIL SUCH ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED. *TR
May 02, 2013
TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN OUT AT 9000 MILES, AND THEN AGAIN AT 15000, AND AGAIN AT 27000. TIRES WERE WORN OUT AT 27000 MILES. *TR
Oct 07, 2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
BRAKES BEGINNING TO SQUEAK AGAIN. BRAKES REPLACED TWO TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR- 2011 NEW HONDA CIVIC. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD ATTEMPT TO CORRECT BRAKES! DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO "DUPLICATE" ISSUE OF ACCELERATION WHILE AT THE DEALER SO THE CAR WAS NOT REPAIRED. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WERE LOCKING ON THEIR OWN, DEALER FIXED. *TR
Jul 27, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
(ODI NUMBER) IS: 10464481 ALREADY ON FILE. AUTOMOBILE IS AT DEALERSHIP, NO RENTAL CAR PROVIDED AS PROMISED BY AMERICAN HONDA CORPORATE OFFICE. DEALERSHIP IS STATING THAT UNLESS THE DUPLICATION HAPPENS WHILE THE AUTOMOBILE IS AT THEIR LOCATION; NOTHING CAN BE DONE? CAR IS ACCELERATING AT STOP LIGHTS WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE, AND CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE AT TIMES WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED. DOORS ARE AUTOMATICALLY LOCKING. *TR
Jul 25, 2012
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DRIVING THE CAR FOR ONE YEAR NOW I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES MAKE A POP NOISE AFTER GOING IN REVERSE THEN FORWARD, ALSO A FEWS TIMES THE CAR BRAKES FEEL LIKE ITS NOT REALLY SLOWING THE CAR DOWN FROM FREEWAY SPEEDS AND ALMOST CASUED A FEW ACCIDENTS BY NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH BRAKING POWER. THE SUSPENSION IS INADEQUET FOR THE CAR IT BOTTOMS THE REAR OF THE CAR WITH <100 LBS INSIDE. THE CAR TENDS TO JUMP FORWARD WHEN DECELERATING BY COASTING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES RIGHT BEFORE THE AUTO LEVEL IS REACHED HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW ACCIDENTS FROM THE CAR JUMPING FORWARD ABOUT 1-2 FEET ALSO FEELS LIKE A WHIPLASH EFFECT WHEN IT DOES THIS. ALSO WHEN GOING FROM 0 TO 10 AT AN INTERSECTION TO MOVE QUICKLY OUT OF THE INTERSECTION THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER AND MOVES AT A SLOW PACE COMPARED TO THE RPMS. DEALER SAYS THE POP NOISE IS A GAP IN THE BRAKE PADS AND THE JUMP EFFECT IS POSSIBLY DUE TO THE AC DISENGAGING BUT THE AC WAS NOT DISENGAGING AT THE TIME. *TT
May 23, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2011 HONDA CIVIC 4D LXS MODEL CAR IN MARCH. WITHIN A MONTH THE CAR HEAD COMPUTER ISSUE THAT CAUSED ALL OF THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY CONTROL TO BREAK, SPEEDOMETER, ENGINE TEMPERATURE, GAS INDICATOR, ODOMETER, ETC. ALL WENT DEAD. THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, BUT NO ROOT-CAUSES WERE FOUND FOR THE ISSUE. AFTER THE CAR HAD THE BATTERY DISCHARGED AN RECHARGED THE ISSUE SIMPLY WENT AWAY. ON 6/12/11 THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, BRAKES WEREN'T FUNCTIONAL AND IT JUMPED A CURB A AND RAN THROUGH A FENCE BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A STOP. THE AIRBAG ALSO DIDN'T DEPLOY, WE FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ACCIDENT. WE FEEL THESE COULD BE ALL RELATED A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT'S AN UNDERLYING ELECTRONICS ISSUE. *TR
Jun 14, 2011
TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED IN A 6 MONTH OLD VEHICLE WITH 5500 MILES, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE CAME FROM RT FRONT WHEEL AREA. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SLOWED DOWN TO PULL OVER AND NOISE STOPPED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. MOMENTS LATER TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIT UP. PULLED OVER AND SAW TIRE DEFLATED. CHANGED TIRE. DAMAGED TIRE DID NOT HAVE ANY VISIBLE DAMAGE OR PUNCTURES. AIR REMAINED IN TIRE BUT WAS REDUCED. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTIONS AND THEY STATED THAT THE CORDS INSIDE THE TIRE WERE "SHREDDED/TORN". CONTACTING GOODYEAR TIRE NOW FOR INSPECTION AND RESOLUTION BUT I AM CONTENDING IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE TIRE ITSELF AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF IT. POSSIBLY A DANGEROUS SITUATION TO MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME. UNKNOWN IF OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNTIL A NEW TIRE IS PUT ON TOMORROW. *TR
Jun 09, 2011
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2011 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 2011 HONDA Civic 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2011 HONDA Civic Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2011 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 2011 HONDA Civic have?
The 2011 HONDA Civic currently has 167 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 2011 HONDA Civic?
The most common problems reported for the 2011 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 2011 HONDA Civic problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2011 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 2011 HONDA Civic?
You can report safety problems with your 2011 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 2011 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 2011 HONDA Civic reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2011 HONDA Civic. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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