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Honda Civic Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

275
Owner complaint records in our dataset
22
Years with records
1990–2014
Stored years

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 275 stored complaint records:

  • 13 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 16 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi85
30–60k mi56
1–30k mi45
100–150k mi34
150–400k mi7

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • March 1, 2019 · 137,039 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed a puddle of coolant under the engine. The vehicle was towed to lundgren honda ([redacted], auburn, ma 01501) where it was determined that the engine block was fractured, leaking coolant, and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…

    ODI 11269142

    2008 records in this system

  • December 7, 2016 · 155,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    While driving i smelled then saw smoke coming out of the gear shift area. I pulled over, turned off and exited my car. I opened the hood and within minutes my car was engulfed in flames. The fire department had to come put it out. *tr

    Fire reported

    ODI 10933779

    2000 records in this system

  • November 1, 2016

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    1995 honda civic. Consumer requests tsb information that relates to leaking or deteriorating radiator and oil pan gasket leaks. *smd updated 01/24/17.*jb

    ODI 10920657

    1995 records in this system

  • April 1, 2016

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2006 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership with issues in replacement of auto tensioner pivot bolt service bulletin 09-007. *m the consumer did not believe the tsb was completed as indicated by the dealership. The consumer stated the oversight, has led to a catastrophic malfunction of the vehicle.

    ODI 10854711

    2006 records in this system

  • May 1, 2015 · 78,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost power. In addition, the contact stated that coolant had to continuously be added to the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers, who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10725755

    2007 records in this system

  • May 1, 2015

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2006 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to coolant leaks coming from engine block and transmission. *smd the honda dealer verified the engine block was cracked. The consumer was informed the vehicle was not covered under warranty even though the vin was the correct year to be covered. The consumer was informed it would cost 5,000 out of pocket. *jb

    ODI 10714823

    2006 records in this system

  • December 18, 2014 · 22,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control

    While trying to pull into an isle of a parking lot for the purpose of finding a parking space, the engine suddenly accelerated on its own and out of control spinning around, jumping a curb and crashing into a tree, and four other automobiles parked on the parking lot causing property damage to five automobiles including my automobile. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10668564

    2009 records in this system

  • December 6, 2014 · 98,605 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving on the interstate, the car was no longer accelerating. While stepping on the gas the engine was revving but the speed would not increase. As i was only a short way from an exit, i was able to get off of the interstate, down the exit ramp, and to the stop light prior to the local roads as the car would still drive but only less than 40 mph. Upon getting to the stop light, the car no longer responded to…

    ODI 10662755

    2001 records in this system