2002 Honda Civic Macpherson Strut Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Macpherson Strut
Tl* - the contact says the front struts are leaking. His odometer currently has 32,000 miles. The car has been serviced once since the date of purchase and problem is still occurring. A mechanic said that the problem is normal.
ODI 10176483
Macpherson Strut
Experienced severe front end vibration, had to replace left and right front struts and strut bearings. Honda was aware of this defect, cost should be covered under a recall. *ak
ODI 10118103
Macpherson Strut
While driving at about 50 mph hear a noise and lost control of the car. Still holding the steering wheel. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10065915
Macpherson Strut
Front strut failure on 2002 civic coupe ex at only 47,000 miles. Charged for repair despite early strut failure being a known factory defect.*ak
ODI 10064293
Macpherson Strut
Creak noise from the rear of the car and a loud noise from left front. Honda dealer said mcpherson struts were leaking oil. *tt
ODI 10020855
Lower Ball Joint · Macpherson Strut · Trunk Lid
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that her vehicle has leaking struts and the lower control arm needs to be replaced. She heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the trunk of the vehicle. The current mileage was 49,142 and failure mileage was 8,062. Updated 05/08/08. *lj
ODI 10224405
Macpherson Strut
Took my 2002 civic to the dealer for road vibration, audible popping from front end when applying the brakes (includes feeling the "pop" through the brake pedal) clunking and popping when turning the steering wheel, clunking and popping when encountering any bumps. Symptoms are getting progressively worse. Advised by dealer that this is a problem with the civic......may take upwards of three weeks to get…
ODI 10013817
Macpherson Strut
I was hearing noises the passenger side of my 2002 honda civic. I took to heritage honda in westminster, md to have them check it out. The dealership informed me the passenger side strut was defective and had to be replaced. It has been six weeks since the original complaint and the strut has not been replaced. I contacted honda motor car in california, they admitted to a problem with the strut, but said it was not…
ODI 10016611
Macpherson Strut
Consumer was informed no parts available regarding the recall on the struts.*jb
ODI 10008940
Macpherson Strut
The vehicle experienced severe vibration, the dealer stated the front struts needed to be replaced, however there was a nation wide back order. *jb *tt
ODI 10011672
Macpherson Strut
Problems with right front strut. Dealer was contacted and stated and that they don't have the part on stock and they have a back order. Manufacture was contacted and has stated the same thing as the dealer .also stated that this only happens on the to door coupe ex. Ts no date yet for repairs. *tt
ODI 10006038
Macpherson Strut
My complaint is regarding the front left (driver's side) strut on a 2002 honda civic ex coupe. After a trip to the dealership for a routine oil change the service attendant notified me of the front left strut leaking oil and needed to be replaced. With as few miles as the vehicle has on it i feel something like this should not fail. My concern is the noticeable tire movement when driving at higher speeds and on…
ODI 10038672