2007 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine block · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Air conditioning was working intermittently. Would blow cool air then warm air. Called the mechanic and he asked me to bring in the car. Before i could do that, the car overheated and smelled of burning smoke. Took the car to the mechanic. They replaced the water pump - said it was leaking. After replacing that, they tested it and found a cracked engine block. Was informed that i would have to take my car to the…
ODI 10418018
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine
3 months after buying vehicle noticed ac running warm. First told by honda carland cartersville that nothing was wrong. Took it back to honda carland roswell that freon was low and coolant but no leak. Have had continuous problems with ac running hot. Yesterday went to grocery store and when i walked backed to car noticed something leaking underneath. Tried to get it to car repair place but car immediately ran hot.…
ODI 10355059
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 honda civic ex 4dr - the engine leaked coolant with no warning. Had it towed to honda dealer and they say the engine block is cracked at the coolant passages. Honda dealer says they have seen this in the past (tsb #sb-08-044). I am being told by the dealer that i need a new engine block (approx $5,000.00). The car has 99,600 miles on it and i have been the only owner. All maintenance / service has been provided…
ODI 10341731
Engine
I currently own a 2007 honda civic hybrid. The honda civic hybrid relies on the hybrid batteries (ima batteries) to power the vehicle during accelerations and on a normal basis the batteries are recharged during vehicle decelerations. The issue i am having has been going on for over a year with no support to fix the issue from honda. The charge in my ima batteries is always 0-2 bars (i have photos showing this)…
ODI 10339884
Engine
I was driving locally yesterday, and my car overheated. I pulled over and let the engine cool down, then checked the coolant in the radiator. It was empty, as was the reserve tank. After letting the car completely cool, i drove it to the local gas station and purchased some engine coolant. I filled up the radiator and the reserve tank, and drove home. I had an appointment at a dealer for today already, so i brought…
ODI 10336493
Engine
Engine failure in 2007 honda civic lx with no warning lights. Engine seized and had to be replaced. Dangerous situation as car gives no warning of problem and just stalls. *tr
ODI 10336406
Engine
Honda civic 2007 engine completely failed. Suspect this related to tsb 08-044; took to rodrigos auto repair shop; engine cracked. American honda refuses reimbursement since did not take it to a honda dealer. *tr
ODI 10330356
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact observed while driving approximately 5 mph, the temperature gauge reading was over the half way point. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The engine was turned off. There was a coolant leak and steam underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was…
ODI 10323227
Engine
In november 2009, i purchased a used 2007 honda civic from a used dealership in alpharetta, ga. It was purchased as is so i immediately took it to voyles honda in marietta, ga for a total check-up. The car was serviced and given the green light. It had 74,960 miles on it at the time. On march 8, 2010, on my way back home from jacksonville, fl the car started to decelerate quickly. I was on i95 northbound with my…
ODI 10318910
Cooling System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
My honda civic 2007 got overheated after driving about 7 minutes from home on my way to work early morning. Never seen any visible leaks on the driveway. The maintenance on the car is always up to date and most of the time is done by the dealer where i bought the car from. After i brought the car to the dealer to be diagnosed, the dealer told me that the car has porous leak on the engine block caused by a defect…
ODI 10324414
Engine
My 2007 honda civic ex. First started having problems at around 50,000 miles when the car was hesitant to accelerate, and the car overheated once. I took into the honda dealership, very informal, they gave me no paperwork or proof that they looked at my vehicle, they claimed that nothing was wrong with my vehicle and that it may have been place under unusually harsh conditions or the extreme outside temperature of…
ODI 10351098
Engine
2007 honda civic ex sedan: upon a trip (60 miles) home from the cleveland airport 1-26-10, i smelled coolant burning and a sudden cloud of steam from under the hood. Upon further investigation of this incident, the determined cause was the engine block had cracked allowing coolant to be sprayed onto the manifold causing the burning smell and clouds of steam. While honda cannot provide a reasoning behind this…
ODI 10304512
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. When the vehicle was stopped with the contact's foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated as if the engine was about to fall out. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The dealer offered to cover 50% of the repair expenses. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 26,331.
ODI 10360132
Engine
I have a 2007 honda civic. I have replaced 4 sets of tires on this car due to the back tires wearing flat. Honda reported it was a rear end problem and replaced parts. The car still makes too much road noise. No tires were replaced by honda for this problem. In addition, my engine block is now cracked, and it happened without warning. The block is being replaced by honda with only a 12,000 mile warranty or one year.…
ODI 10263863
Electrical System · Engine
Own a 2007 honda civic hybrid. After about one year of ownership, the car started exhibiting troubling characteristics with the power management and available power. The car relies on a gas engine and electric assist to provide full power in all driving situations. During the summer when teperatures rise, the car starts to have difficulty providing power from the electric motor due to the battery crashing to 0. Once…
ODI 10352246
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. While traveling at 50 mph during rainy weather, the vehicle began to lose power and stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
ODI 10340484
Engine
Water pump belt tensioner belt broke off in block, causing sudden stopping of car causing rear-end crash. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10197174
Engine · Manual Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. When the vehicle is started in the mornings, the engine becomes sluggish during the first two miles of driving. The engine does not stall, but has little acceleration power while driving 5 mph. After the engine has warmed, the vehicle operates normally. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer 3 times. The current mileage was 8,500 and failure mileage was 3,113. Updated…
ODI 10224729
Engine
Motor rpms hang between shifting when foot is taken off accelerator. *tr
ODI 10208972