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2010 Honda Civic Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB

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384
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Complaints
Recalls

384 Complaints

for 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
11/02/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

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 .

10/20/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F96AH******
Summary

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.

08/29/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/29/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2hgfa1f36ah******
Summary

The paint on car have peel, hood,doors, and top of car.

07/07/2021
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/03/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

The contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact's wife stated while driving 45-50 mph and suddenly the vehicle hydroplaned, the contact's wife lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree, the vehicle then rolled three times then crashed into a telephone pole where the vehicle came into a stop. The frontal air bags did not deploy but the side air bags did deploy. The contact sustained inquires to her c3 and c4 vertebrae's, bruising to the body that was treated medically at a hospital. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was determined destroyed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V042000 (AIR BAGS) however the VIN was not included. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

06/03/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F59AH******
Summary

PAINT

04/22/2021
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F59AE******
Summary

THE SPEEDOMETER FLICKERS SPEED. FOR EXAMPLE IF I AM GOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WILL DISPLAY I0.

04/22/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/21/2021
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

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.

03/08/2021
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 03/03/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F50AH******
Summary

MY SON WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE AT A STOP. HIS CAR WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.

01/28/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/28/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1868AH******
Summary

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.

11/26/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F6XAH******
Summary

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.

11/18/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 11/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

CLEAR COAT IS MOTTLED AND PEELING FROM ROOF AND TRUNK. PAINT UNDERNEATH IS DULL AND OXIDIZED.

10/17/2020
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 09/05/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F66AE******
Summary

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.

10/14/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F6XAH******
Summary

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.

08/28/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2015 AND WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR PAINT BEGAN TO COMING OFF THE ENTIRE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. I ASKED THE BUSINESS THAT I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AND WAS TOLD TO GET A PAINT JOB. I JUST DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WAS A SENIOR OF 65 YEARS OLD AND DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THE SITUATION.

08/14/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F37AE******
Summary

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.

06/01/2020
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/29/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B62AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING FROM THE HIGHWAY RAMP AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID A CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, JOINTS, CONCUSSION, BRUISES AND CUTS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE POLICE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN IMPOUND LOT. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. *LN*JB

04/28/2020
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Incident Date: 03/03/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F50AH******
Summary

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.

02/03/2020
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 02/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F94AH******
Summary

PASSENGER AIRBAG REPLACED FROM RECALL AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG NOT REPLACED IS NOT IN RECALL. THE SHOW MARKETPLACE ON CBS DID A SEGMENT ON DEALERSHIP RIPOFFS AND CAME ACROSS THE AIR BAG(S) ISSUE ON A 2008 HONDA CIVIC. (TAKATA) IS THE COMPANY FOR SAID AIRBAGS. SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MINE.HAS METAL SHARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED WAS NOT RECALLED. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WHILE THE RECALL IS OUT. THESE AIRBAGS CAN GO OFF AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING

01/17/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

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

01/17/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B60AH******
Summary

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.

11/14/2019
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 11/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F34AE******
Summary

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.

11/14/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F69AH******
Summary

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

10/01/2019
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 04/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B66AH******
Summary

SEE, PLEASE ATTACHED PDF

09/11/2019
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 09/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B80AH******
Summary

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.

07/11/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F95AH******
Summary

PEELING PAINT ON THE HOOD, TOP, FENDERS, TRUNK LID.

06/29/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

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.

06/15/2019
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B86AH******
Summary

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

06/11/2019
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL AFTER NUMEROUS MAILINGS FROM HONDA ENCOURAGING ME TO HAVE MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG REPLACED, I FINALLY CALLED THEIR SERVICE HOTLINE IN MARCH 2019. I EMPHASIZED THE NEED TO OBTAIN A "FREE LOANER VEHICLE" AS BOLDLY ADVERTISED IN THEIR MAILING, AND HOW MY SCHEDULE WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE WITHOUT SUCH ACCOMMODATIONS. I WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE A RETURN PHONECALL THE NEXT DAY FROM TURNERSVILLE HONDA TO SCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT. TWO WEEKS WENT BY WITHOUT A RETURN CALL, SO I CONTACTED TURNERSVILLE HONDA MYSELF TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. AFTER ~15MINUTES ON THE PHONE, THE SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT THEY "DO NOT OFFER LOANER VEHICLES" DESPITE WHAT WAS STATED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT. I THEN CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA'S CORPORATE OFFICE TO SEE IF THEY COULD ASSIST IN FULFILLING THEIR PROMISED ACCOMMODATIONS. DESPITE AN ADDITIONAL 3 MONTHS AND A DOZEN PHONECALLS AND PROMISES FOR ASSISTANCE, I AM STILL NO CLOSER TO HAVING THIS DEFECT REPAIRED. MY CASE NUMBER IN THIS MATTER IS 09466794. AS WORKING PARENTS WITH A FULL SCHEDULE, TWO SMALL CHILDREN, AND TWO OLDER PARENTS BATTLING CANCER, WE SIMPLY CANNOT DEAL WITH THESE SORTS OF OBSTACLES IN GETTING A POTENTIALLY DEADLY SAFETY DEFECT REPAIRED. WE EXPECT REASONABLE AND TIMELY ACCOMMODATIONS TO BE MADE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE SO BOLDLY ADVERTISED IN THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS. I HOPE YOU CAN ENCOURAGE HONDA TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THEIR LEGAL AND MORAL OBLIGATIONS TO REPAIR OUR VEHICLE.

05/29/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F36AH******
Summary

POWER STEERING NOT RESPONSIVE POWER STEERING NOISE AND FLUID LEAK

05/11/2019
Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

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

04/30/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F3XAH******
Summary

THE PAINT BEGAN TO FAIL AND I CONTACTED HONDA'S WEBSITE AS DIRECTED TO FIND ALL ISSUES (RECALL AND TSB - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS) AND THERE WERE NO ITEMS. FROM 2015 ON WE WOULD CHECK. THEN I FOUND AN ARTICLE THAT SAID IT WAS COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED PAINT WARRANTY. I WAS NEVER CONTACTED. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY DECLINED TO FIX IT SAYING THAT I PURCHASED IT USED. THEY GAVE ME A $7000 QUOTE TO FIX THE CAR. THEY SAID BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT USED, THEY DID NOT HAVE TO CONTACT ME. THE ENTIRE CAR HAS CLEARCOAT FAILURE LEADING TO PAINT FAILURE. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED REGULARLY, GARAGE KEPT AND WASHED / WAXED PER RECOMMENDATIONS. THE EXPERTS AND HONDA HAVE SAID THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING FAILURE BUT THEY DID NOT FEEL THAT THEY HAD TO TELL ALL OWNERS.

04/25/2019
Components: STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 04/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

02/13/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 12/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F89AE******
Summary

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.

01/30/2019
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 01/25/2019
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F67AH******
Summary

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

12/28/2018
Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/05/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F59AH******
Summary

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.

11/30/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B84AH******
Summary

LEAKS AT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON DRIVER SIDE WHENEVER IT RAINS.

11/13/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 05/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2010 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FADED PAINT ON HOOD OF VEHICLE. *LD *JS

09/10/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F6XAE******
Summary

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.

07/27/2018
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

I WENT IN TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED DONE FOR AIRBAGS. DAYS LATER MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON I NOTIFIED HONDA AND WAS TOLD I HAD TO PAY FOR AN INSPECTION. THE LIGHT COMES AND GOES. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ISSUE PRIOR TO THEM SUPPOSEDLY FIXING A RECALL NOW MY AIRBAG WILL NOT STAY OFF. THEY CLAIM IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL REPAIR BUT I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE. THIS WAS NEVER AN ISSUE BEFORE THEY FOOLED WITH MY CAR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND I CAN'T ALLOW SOMETHING TO HAPPEN TO THEM DRIVING IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE

07/24/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 04/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF MY CIVIC. I CONTACTED HONDA AND THEY STATED THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I NEVER HEARD OF PAINT PEELING OFF A CAR BEFORE.

06/26/2018
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 06/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F54AE******
Summary

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

06/01/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

CLEAR COAT FAILED ALLOWING PAINT TO BE EXPOSED. PAINT IS NOW DETERIORATING, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO RUST. EXTENSIVE FAILURE ON ROOF, TRUNK AND FRONT FENDER.

05/13/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 11/23/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

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.

05/01/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 05/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

THE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE TRUNK OF THE CAR IN CIRCULAR PATCHES. THERE ARE ALSO NUMEROUS SPOTS ON THE FRONT HOOD WHERE THE PAINT IS FADING. BACK IN THE DAY YOUR CAR WOULD RUST BEFORE THE PAINT JOB WOULD GO BAD! VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE APPEARANCE OF MY CAR.

03/01/2018
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: XFA1F88AE06******
Summary

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.

02/26/2018
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 02/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

02/05/2018
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 02/02/2018
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, A LARGE TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FENDER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PRIOR TO THE COLLISION, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION, BUT WAS DISABLED DUE TO BACK AND NECK INJURIES PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED LETTERS FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT THE AIR BAG MANUFACTURER FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE COLLISION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF GRAYS HARBOR (1720 SIMPSON AVE, ABERDEEN, WA 98520, (360) 532-5833). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000. *TR

01/23/2018
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE SEPERATED. NOW IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THERE FOR I HAD TO REMOVE THEM BOTH OFF. I NO LONGER HAVE THEM BECAUSE MY WIFE JUST TOLD ME TO THROW AWAY I'M SORRY BUT IT WOULD REALLY MAKE ARE LIFE A LOT MORE EASIER TO SEE DURING THIS UP COMING SUMMER PLEASE AND THANK YOU

01/20/2018
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F38AE******
Summary

HONDA FINALLY REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG ON 1/18/2018 BUT NOT THE DRIVER'S SIDE? I HAVE BEEN HIT IN THE REAR BY 2 CARS SINCE BUYING THIS CAR IN 2010. NO AIRBAG INFLATED BUT EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS CAR I AM TERRIFIED OF THE AIRBAG SITUATION. WHY AREN'T THEY REPLACING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG TOO? MY ANXIETY GROWS EVERY TIME I HAVE TO DRIVE SOMEWHERE.

01/18/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/21/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57H5******
Summary

MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC HAS CONSIDERABLE FADING, EROSION OF PAINT OVER MOST OF CAR. I HAVE HAD REPAIRS OVER THREE CONSECUTIVE YRS, 2014, 2015, 2016. I BEGAN NOTICING MORE DAMAGE LATE SUMMER 2017. I CONTACTED HONDA IN SEPTEMBER 2017. UNFORTUNATELY THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS LESS THAN HELPFUL AND VERY NEGATIVE IN THEIR ANSWERS. ALSO , IF I HAD NOT EXPLORED THIS ON MY OWN, EACH OF THE PRIOR YRS; I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THE REPAIRS DONE,AS HONDA DID NOT INFORM ME OF RECALLS AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS NOT UP FRONT WITH THIS CONTINUED PROBLEM. MY CAR NOW HAS FADING,DAMAGE TO HOOD WHICH IS SPREADING,,RT PASSENGER DOOR, SIDE PANELS, MY CAR LOOKS OLD,DAMAGED. NOW IF I WANT THIS FIXED I AM ON MY OWN. HONDA HASN'T OFFERED ANY HELP. WHAT A SAD WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS WON'T BUY ANOTHER. HOW CAN A COMPANY EXIST WITH SUCH POOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.SORRY SITUATION WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP THE CUSTOMERS.? I SENT HONDA EMAIL SEPT 2017

01/08/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B65AH******
Summary

MULTIPLE PANELS HAVE BEEN REPAINTED ON THIS CAR DUE TO FAULTY CLEARCOAT. THE LAST PANEL HAS FAILED, AND HONDA HAS ONLY OFFERED TO PAY FOR 50% OF THE REPAIRS. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, THAT HONDA HOPES TO SHIFT TO THE CONSUMER OF THEIR VEHICLES.

01/04/2018
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F5XAE******
Summary

I WANT TO REPAIR THIS MONTH

12/25/2017
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 12/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMGE8G20AC******
Summary

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.

12/24/2017
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 12/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B64AH******
Summary

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!"

12/24/2017
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 06/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F5XAE******
Summary

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!

12/13/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F56AE******
Summary

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.

12/08/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/30/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS OF THE 2010 HONDA CIVIC.

12/07/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F86AE******
Summary

GOOD EVENING, AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO CORRECT THE AIR BAG RECALL SINCE AUGUST 2016. I'VE CONTACTED AND VISITED THE FOLLOWING DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES SINCE I WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL: BRYAN HONDA 4104 RAEFORD RD. FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304 EVERY TIME I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS UNABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE SERVICED. THE FIRST TIME, THE EXCUSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP WAS THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO COME BACK AFTER THEY RECEIVED IT. THE SECOND TIME, THE EXCUSE WAS THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO ORDER THE PART, SO THE PART DIDN'T GET THERE. THE THIRD TIME, THE EXCUSE WAS THAT THEY NEVER GOT THE APPOINTMENT OR THE NOTIFICATION TO ORDER PARTS, AND THEY NEVER PERFORMED THE REPAIR. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE LAWS ARE REGARDING RECALL ACTIONS, BUT AREN'T DEALERSHIPS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS SO THAT THE VEHICLES ARE SAFE TO OPERATE? THE ONLY REASON I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO CONTINUE TO TRY TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED IS BECAUSE I'M IN THE ARMY AND WAS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE, AND COULDN'T GET MY CAR SERVICED. NOW THAT I'M BACK STATE SIDE, I WOULD REALLY LIKE THIS REPAIR TO HAPPEN, BUT THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT COOPERATING. I'VE ALSO CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE, BUT HAVEN'T HAD ANY LUCK IN SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT. I NEED TO SHIP MY CAR TO HAWAII, BECAUSE I AM ON ASSIGNMENT TO THAT STATE. I CAN'T SHIP MY CAR UNTIL ALL OPEN RECALLS ARE RESOLVED ON MY VEHICLE, BUT I CAN'T GET IT DONE. IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP ME, IT WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

12/07/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 12/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F33AH******
Summary

I AM HAVING A ON-GOING ISSUE WITH PAINT PEELING FROM MY VEHICLE. VANN YORK HONDA PAINTED SOME AREAS ON VEHICLE WHERE PAINT WAS PEELING IN 2014, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED BECAUSE THE PAINT CONTINUES TO PEEL FROM MY VEHICLE. NOW VANN YORK IS SAYING THAT I HAVE TO PAY 30% TOWARDS REPAIRS, I OFFERED FOR THEM TO WAIVE MY 30% OF REPAIR COST DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE PROBLEM WITH PAINT PEELING FROM MY VEHICLE WAS NEVER RESOLVED.

11/29/2017
Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F9XAH******
Summary

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.

11/29/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/16/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT WORKING SO I DO NOT WHERE TO GO TO FIX THEM. [XXX] SS# [XXX] DL# [XXX[ VIN# [XXX] THANKS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

11/09/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F7AH5******
Summary

PAINT DEFECTS ON HOOD, TRUNK AND FRONT 2 QUARTER PANELS, CLEAR COAT IS FLAKING OFF. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO HONDA. I DECIDED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL. DEALER STATED THERE WAS A "WARRANTY EXTENSION" FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THAT IT EXPIRED 7 MONTHS AGO. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS, IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE? A QUICK GOOGLE CHECK SHOWS THAT PAINT ISSUES ARE A HUGE PROBLEM FOR HONDA.

11/08/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B86AH******
Summary

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.

10/24/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B6XAH******
Summary

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.

10/19/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 10/16/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME WITHOUT AIRBAGS. THE AUTO DEALER WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISSING AIRBAGS. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE AIRBAGS FOR THE VEHICLE AND THAT IS WHEN I FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME WITHOUT THEM. I CALLED THE AUTO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO CALL ME BACK BUT AS OF THIS DATE, THEY HAVE NOT DONE SO. I WAS SOLD AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AND THE WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT.

10/18/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

THE PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING OFF THE HOOD,TRUNK AND ROOF OF CAR PROGRESSIVELY FOR PAST FEW YEARS. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER HONDA CIVICS WITH SIMILAR ISSUE AND VERY SURPRISED THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS.

10/17/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F68AH******
Summary

LARGE BLOTCHES OF OXIDIZED PAINT ON ROOF & TRUNK THAT IS PROGRESSING RAPIDLY. MY WIFE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WHO INITIALLY SAID THAT THEY WOULD "TAKE CARE OF IT". WHEN SHE RETURNED LATER, A MANAGER TOLD HER THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1,300 TO HAVE IT REPAINTED. I WAS VERY ALARMED TO FIND MANY CONSUMERS ON THE WEB WITH THE IDENTICAL ISSUE.

09/27/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F50AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HONDA OF TENAFLY, 28 COUNTY RD, TENAFLY, NJ 07670) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT AGREED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SRS UNIT, AND PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-999-1009 AND STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD HIGH MILEAGE, THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

09/25/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

SEVERAL AREAS OF THE VEHICLE HAVE BEGUN TO HAVE PAINT CRACK AND PEEL, INCLUDING THE HOOD, ROOF, TRUNK AND QUARTER PANELS. HONDA HAS ADMITTED THIS WAS A DEFECT, BUT YOU ONLY HAD 7 YRS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE TO FILE A CLAIM WHICH I WAS UNAWARE UNTIL AFTER THIS DEADLINE.

09/14/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F62AH******
Summary

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.

09/09/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 04/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F56AE******
Summary

RECEIVED NOTICE IN MAIL THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR AIRBAGS. CONTACTED HONDA OF MARYSVILLE (WA) ON APRIL 27 @ 3:30PM TO MAKE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT , SPOKE TO A [XXX], WAS TOLD HE WOULD CONTACT ME WITH A DATE AND TIME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. CALLED AND LEFT HIM A MESSAGE ON HIS DIRECT LINE ([XXX]) TO MAKE SURE I HAVE GAVE HIM ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED THE FOLLOWING DAY. I WAITED UNTIL MAY 20TH, WHEN I CALLED HONDA OF MARYSVILLE AGAIN, AND SPOKE WITH A [XXX], WHO SAID SHE HAD PUT MY INFORMATION INTO THE SYSTEM AND SOMEONE FROM SERVICE WOULD CONTACT ME TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT-- AS OF 9/9/17 I STILL HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THE SERVICE CENTER.. THEY HAVE NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO REMEDY MY VEHICLE IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

09/07/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/22/2017
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. STEVENSON HONDA OF WILMINGTON (821 S COLLEGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC) WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM SWELLING, AND SEVERE PAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000.

09/06/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B60AH******
Summary

THERE,S A DEFECT IN THE-PAINT THAT WAS USED ON THE CAR BY THE MANUFACTER. THE PAINT IS COMING OFF THE ROOF OF THE CAR AND AROUND THE BACK WINDSHIELD. YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE PAINT HAS FADED IN THOSE PLACES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE BODY SHOP AND THEY HAVE ME ADVISED ME THAT THERE'S A DEFECT IN THE PAINT THAT THE MANUFACTER USED ON THE HONDA CIVIC 2010 MODELS.. I WOULD LIKE FOR THE MANUFACTER TO RE-PAINT MY CAR TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

08/30/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

MY PAINT ON THE TOP OF MY CAR IS DECAYING LIKE CRAZY. IT IS CHIPPING OFF AND LOOKS HORRIBLE.

08/28/2017
Components: WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F52AE******
Summary

1) A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. 2) TPMS LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON REGARDLESS OF TIRE PRESSURE WITHIN SPECIFICATION.

08/26/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 05/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

CLEAR COAT PAINT STARTED PEELING

08/18/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F5XAE******
Summary

WITHIN TWO WEEKS BOTH SUN VISORS SPLIT AND DROPPED DOWN WHILE PARKED AND WILL NOT REMAIN UP. DEALER HAS REFUSED ANY WARRANTY WORK DESPITE PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THESE COMPONENTS IN THE PAST.

08/03/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B67AH******
Summary

MY CAR PAINT IS BEGINNING TO PEEL AND THE DEALER SAYS SINCE I AM 7 DAYS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY, THEY WILL PAY 35% OF THEIR ESTIMATE OF 5600 TO FIX IT. THEY WILL NEED 3 WEEKS TO TAKE CARE OF IT AND WILL NOT PAY FOR A LOANER. THEY HAD MY CAR A MONTH AGO FOR SERVICE AND DID NOT DO A WALK AROUND WHICH WOULD HAVE HOPEFULLY CAUGHT THE PROBLEM WHILE IT WAS STILL COVERED. I AM SO UPSET WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR MISSING SUCH A BIG THING!

07/31/2017
Components: VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/09/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

07/30/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1E57AE******
Summary

SUN VISOR FALLS INTO DRIVER'S FIELD OF VISION AND CAN'T BE STOWED CORRECTLY

07/14/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 02/21/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F50AE******
Summary

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.

07/12/2017
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F31AE******
Summary

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. THE TWO PLASTIC PANELS JUST CRACKS OPEN OR FALL APART EVEN THOUGH IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPERATED PROPERLY. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE VISIBILITY IS GREATLY AFFECTED WITH THE VISOR NOT WORKING IN THE SUMMER SUN!! I HAVE NOTICED THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM WHEN PURCHASED IT IN 2015 BUT THOUGH THE VISOR'S ARM JUST NEED SOME LUBRICATION BUT THAT'S NOT THE CASE.

06/21/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B85AH******
Summary

PAINT BEGAN FAILING, FIRST TURNING CHALKY THEN PEELING IS SEVERAL SPOTS ON ROOF AND TRUNK

06/09/2017
Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/18/2017
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Summary

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.

05/22/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F38AE******
Summary

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?

05/22/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F38AE******
Summary

I WONDER WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO RECALL MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE TAKATA RECALL. I AM SCARED EVERY TIME I DRIVE THAT SOMEONE MIGHT HIT ME AND THE AIR BAG EXPLODE. WHEN I CALL THEM, THEY SAY THEY ARE NOT RECALLING MY YEAR. WHY NOT? IF IT IS DEFECTIVE, IT SHOULD BE RECALLED.

05/02/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F51AE******
Summary

"TAKATA RECALL" DEFECTIVE SUN VISORS DRIVER SIDE.

04/27/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/23/2015
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F99AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

04/24/2017
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 01/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F58AE******
Summary

I HAVE REPLACED A FAN RESISTOR FOR MY INTERIOR FAN THREE TIMES ONCE AT THE DEALER AND THE OTHER TWO AT A MECHANIC SHOP THIS HAS BECOME DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOU CAN NOT TURN ON YOUR FAN WHEN YOU NEED TO DEFROST YOU WINDSHIELD WHEN IT FOGS UP RESTRICTING YOUR VISIBILITY TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL.

04/20/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F93AH******
Summary

FADING/PEELING PAINT AND CLEAR COAT ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK SO FAR. THE PROBLEM IS INCREASING

03/23/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F54AE******
Summary

HONDA INITIATED THIS RECALL ON MAY 23, 2016 (ALMOST A YEAR NOW) AND THEY STILL DONT HAVE A SOLUTION. DETAILS OF THE RECALL: MAY 23,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: KA5 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V-346 RECALL STATUS RECALL: INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE AND THEY ADVISE NOT TO HAVE SOMEONE SIT IN FRONT SEAT UNTIL RECALL IS COMPLETE. THAT MEANS NO ONE CAN SIT IN PASSENGER SEAT OF MY CAR INDEFINITELY !!! HONDA SHOULD WORK ON THIS FAST AND FIND A SOLUTION FOR THE RECALL AT THE EARLIEST. BUT CLEARLY THEY ARE NOT WORKING ON IT.

03/08/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 03/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F22AS******
Summary

2010 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 16V-346. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RENTAL VEHICLE. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD

02/23/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B85AH******
Summary

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.

01/20/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/30/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/19/2017
Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F59AH******
Summary

"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.

01/15/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/14/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F89AE******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION ON THE REMEDY. THE RECALL NOTICE, UPDATED ON JAN 14, 2017, ASSERTS THAT THE REMEDY PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN LATE SUMMER/FALL 2016, BUT THE REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. CLEARLY THIS IS FALSE AND MUST BE CORRECTED.

01/12/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F55AE******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR. HONDA PROMISED TO MAKE IT SAFE AGAIN MORE THAN 6-MONTHS AGO AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT. IN THE MEANTIME I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE MY CAR WITHOUT EXTREME ANXIETY ABOUT MY AIR BAGS KILLING ME OR MY WIFE.

01/12/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/24/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B82AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL-ON MAY 24, 2016, ON AN UNUSUAL HOT AND HUMID DAY ON THE LOWER MARYLAND SHORE, I WATCHED MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE - SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE SPACE. I WATCHED THE CAR COME TO A STOP AND WITHIN SECONDS I WATCHED THE CAR JUMP ONTO THE SIDEWALK. AS I WALKED OVER TO THE CAR I SAW THAT THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED. THE SIDE, CURTAIN AIRBAGS. I OPENED THE CAR DOOR, THE CAR FULL OF DUST, MY DAUGHTER CRYING AND BADLY BRUISED AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, NOR DO I. AS A RESULT OF THAT INCIDENT, THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE PAYOFF DID NOT COVER THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCING AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY DROPPED OUR GOOD DRIVER RATE, FLAGGED MY DAUGHTER AND INCREASED MY INSURANCE BY $100 A MONTH. AT THE TIME I CALLED HONDA AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED, I GAVE THEM THE VIN NUMBER BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL AND WHAT WAS I LOOKING FOR. NOW EIGHT MONTHS LATER THE TRUTH HAS COME OUT. *TR

01/11/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

THERE MAYBE METAL OBJECTS IN THE AIRBAGS AND CAN HARM OR KILL ME THE DRIVER OR SECOND PERSON IN THE CAR.

01/10/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 05/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F65AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC HAS STARTED PEELING CHIPPING WHICH EVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT. BOY DOES IT LOOK BAD I JUST WANT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS MY ROOF AND MY TRUNK.PLEASE HELP ME.

01/03/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F8XAE******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

12/26/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 12/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F31AH******
Summary

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA IN JULY 2016, STATING THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAGS WERE BEING RECALLED AND THE PARTS WOULD BE READY IN LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL 2016. THE LETTER STATED THAT I SHOULD NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN MY PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE AIRBAGS WERE REPLACED AS SHRAPNEL COULD BE DISLODGED IN AN ACCIDENT. ITHE IS NOW THE END OF DECEMBER 2016 AND I HAVE STILL NOT HEARD BACK FROM HONDA WITH A SOLUTION. I ALSO DON'T FEEL THAT IT IS ETHICAL TO ASSUME THAT SHOULD SHRAPNEL FLY FROM MY AIRBAGS DURING AN ACCIDENT, NO ONE ELSE IN THE CAR NOT SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE AFFECTED.

12/19/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F54AE******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

12/15/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS RANDOMLY FLASHING AND THEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

12/12/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F57AE******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A WARNING NOT TO HAVE A PASSENGER SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT, BUT WHAT ABOUT ME, THE DRIVER? I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IN CONSTANT FEAR OF GETTING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, CAUSING THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO INFLATE, AND POSSIBLY DYING OR GETTING SEVERELY INJURED. I LIVE IN HAWAII WITH HIGH HUMIDITY. IT IS ALMOST THE END OF 2016 AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE OF BRINGING MY CAR IN. *TR

12/06/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/13/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

11/21/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B95AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

11/17/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F8XAH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

11/14/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/29/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F22AS******
Summary

THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL INDICATOR, THE PARKING BRAKE, THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THE AUDIO SYSTEM ARE MALFUNCTIONING. ON A ROAD TRIP IN JULY, THE AIR CONDITIONER (AC) STOPPED BLOWING OUT COLD AIR WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER, IF WE PUT IT ON AUTO OR FAN, WE WOULD GET COLD AIR AS THOUGH THE AC IS WORKING. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE RADIO TURNED ON BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT TURN IT ON OR DID I HIT A BUMP, WHICH COULD REASONABLY EXPLAIN IT COMING ON. THE RADIO WAS A ONE TIME EVENT. AND LASTLY, THE BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN RANDOMLY AND CONTINUOUSLY CAME ON AND OFF ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL WHILE I'M DRIVING AS THOUGH I HAD LEFT THE PARKING BRAKE ON. THIS USED TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN I'M MAKING A TURN OR ACCELERATING ON CITY STREETS, BUT LATELY, THE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON/OFF NO MATTER IF I'M TURNING OR GOING STRAIGHT OR ON A HIGHWAY OR CITY STREET. I PLAN ON BRINGING THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN A FEW WEEKS TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. P.S. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THIS CAR DO NOT ADEQUATELY WORK FAST ENOUGH IN HEAVY RAIN AS MY OTHER VEHICLES, MAKING VISIBILITY A REAL ISSUE. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE THAT SO I'M GUESSING IT'S THE CAR DESIGN AND NOT A DEFECT, BUT FYI WHILE I'M REPORTING ISSUES.

11/09/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/25/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED AS OF 1-2-17 THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PART FOR THE AIRBAG. 7/5/18*JB

11/03/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B8XAH******
Summary

SUN VISOR HAS FAILED, SPLIT OPEN. VERY ANNOYING. IT;S ALWAYS IN THE DOWN POSITION, I DON'T NEED IT AT NIGHT. IF I TRY TO PUT IT ALL THE WAY FORWARD, IT JUST GOES BACK DOWN.I HAVE READ ABOUT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON YEARS 2006-2009 BUT SEEMS LIKE OTHERS HAVE FAILED AS WELL.

10/31/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA5E51AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL AT THE END OF JULY STATING THAT I HAVE A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG AND THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO HAVE SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL HONDA DEAL AND PUT MYSELF ON THE WAITING LIST AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE UP TO SIX WEEKS. I THOUGHT THAT WAS SOMEWHAT UNREASONABLE SINCE IT'S DEEMED UNSAFE TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS MADE. SIX WEEKS CAME AND WENT SO I CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. IT HAS NOW BEEN THREE MONTHS. I UNDERSTAND THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART, BUT IT'S COMPLETELY UNREASONABLE THAT THIS MUCH TIME HAS GONE BY AND IT'S NOT SAFE TO HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT.

10/28/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B8XAH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

10/28/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ UPDATED 02/13/17.*JB

10/24/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B85AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL...ALL INFORMATION FROM HONDA SUGGESTED THAT THIS WOULD BE FIXED LATER SUMMER/EARLY FALL 2016. WE HAVE WAITED SINCE SUMMER TO GET THIS COMPLETED. WE ARE UNABLE TO HAVE ANY PASSENGERS IN THIS FOR FEAR OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS. WE REFUSE TO WAIT ANY LONGER TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE WE PURCHASED SIT IDLE AND NOT RISK THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILY.

10/19/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/17/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F36AE******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/10/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 10/07/2016
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F62AH******
Summary

MY WIFE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH OUR HONDA CIVIC 2010 ON OCT 7, 2016 REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH SPEED OF ABOUT 30 MPH. FRONT AREA OF THE CAR IS TOTAL SMASH WITH BUMPER ALSO ALMOST COMING OUT. WHY DID THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY?

10/06/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/31/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1E50AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL,HOW LONG DOES HONDA EXPECT US TO WAIT FOR THEM TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS? IS 3 MONTHS LONG ENOUGH OR 6 MONTHS ? ITS A GREAT HARDSHIP NOT ALLOWING A PASSENGER TO SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT

10/04/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 10/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 09/25/2017*JS

09/27/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F32AE******
Summary

HONDA HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLES SAFEFTY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2006 2011 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THE PROPELLANT WAFERS IN SOME OF THE SUBJECT INFLATORS MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME,WHICH COULD LEAD TO OVER AGGRESSIVE COMBUSTION IN THE EVENT THE AIR BAG IS ACTIVATED. OVERLY AGGRESSIVE COMBUSTION CREATES EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE WHEN THE INFLATOR IS ACTIVATED, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR BODY TO RUPTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIR BAG CUSHION MATERIAL POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANT. THIS IS IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL I TAKE MI HONDA AT DEALER DIRECT AUTO PLAZA ON 7/26/16 AND NEVER RECIVE NOTICE REGARDING FIX THE PROBLEM ONLY THEY SAY YOU NEED TO WAIT TODAY IS 9/27/16 IS VERY IMPORTANT HONDA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION TAKE RESPONSABILITY FOR THIS DEFECT

09/26/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

09/16/2016
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 05/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

09/16/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/30/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE CRACKED AND THE SEAM, CAUSING PIECES TO FALL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY. THE VISOR NO LONGER REMAINS IN THE PROPER POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE AND OBSCURES VISION, PARTICULARLY AT NIGHT.

09/07/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

TOP PART OF SUN VISOR CRACKED CAUSING INABILITY OF VISOR TO STAY IN UP POSITION.

08/31/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 03/07/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F56AE******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL, FOR MONTHS I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE ANYONE RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. DUE TO A POSSIBLE AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. HOW DO I GET HONDA TO BUY BACK MY CAR SINCE I CAN'T USE IT AS INTENDED. PLEASE ADVISE

08/29/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL: THIS IS TAKING FAR TO LONG TO RESOLVE AS THE HONDA WEB SITE SAYS AFTER ENTERING THE VIN # THAT: RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE MANUFACTURER NOTES: IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THIS RECALL DATA LAST REFRESHED: AUG 28, 2016 WE RECEIVED INITIAL NOTICE BY MAIL: JUNE 2016 WE ARE NOT ABLE TO UTILIZE THE FRONT SEAT AND THIS LIMITS THE CAR TO CARRYING 3/4 OF ITS 4 PASSENGERS WHICH IS NEEDED AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK.

08/26/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/24/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B68AH******
Summary

I RECEIVED A RECALL LATTER ON FRIDAY JULY 22, 2016. I CALLED AMERICA HONDA FOR REPAIR, BUT I WAS TOLD NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT AND TO CALL HONDA DEALER FOR SERVICE, ON MONDAY JULY 24, 2016 I CALLED HONDA DEALER FOR SERVICE ON THE RECALL AIRBAG, BUT THEY TOLD ME NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THIS MOMENT. ALSO THEY TOLD ME NOT HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE CAR. BECAUSE IF IN AN INCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOY THEY'RE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGED OR INJURIES. I HAVE NOT USED MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC SINCE JULY 24, 2010 DUE TO UNSAFE REASON AND DANGER FOR MY FAMILY. I STILL OWE FOR MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC AND DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY AMERICA HONDA DOESN'T HURRY UP AND REPAIR THE DEFECTED AIRBAGS (TAKATA RECALL). I USE MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC TO TAKE MY FAMILY TO SCHOOL, PARK, STORE, DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, DENTAL APPOINTMENTS, AND VISIT FAMILIES, AND NOT TO MENTION MY WORK. THIS REPAIR DELAY CAUSING ME STRESS, PROBLEM GETTING TO WORK AND PLACES'. MY WIFE AND I STOP ATTENDING CERRITOS COLLEGE DUE TO TAKATA RECALL, BECAUSE IT'S UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS FOR MY FAMILY TO USE THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY FAMILY SHOULD NOT PAY THE PRICE FOR ANY DEFECTED PARTS OR MALFUNCTION SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ON TOP OF THAT, WHY SHOULD I PAY MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC MONTHLY PAYMENT IF I'M NOT USING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO HONDA UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS SAFETY EQUIPMENT ( TAKATA RECALL).

08/21/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/19/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

DURING LONG DRIVING AND VEHICLE IN MOTION COUPLE OF TIMES I HAVE OBSERVED PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF. DURING DRIVING ON 8/19/2016 FROM CONNECTICUT TO PENNSYLVANIA I HAVE OBSERVED THE ISSUE AND TAKEN PHOTO FOR EVIDENCE AND ATTACHED HEREWITH.

08/19/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
Incident Date: 08/30/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F67AH******
Summary

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.

08/19/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F51AE******
Summary

I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM HONDA THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON HONDA CIVICS YEARS 2006-2011. I RESEARCHED THE RECALL AND IT TURNS OUT ITS FOR THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG. I REACHED OUT TO THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALER TO ME AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO ORDER THE PART BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE IT IN STORE AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. I GAVE THEM ALL MY INFORMATION AND I REACHED OUT TO THEM ON JULY 22, 2016 AND IT NOW BEEN OVER A MONTH AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM THEM. THEREFORE I'M FILING THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE REACH BACK OUT TO ME. THANK YOU. *TR

08/17/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F92AH******
Summary

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.

08/17/2016
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 02/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B64AH******
Summary

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR JUST CRACKED OPEN AND BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO FOLD BACK UP. IT STAYS HANGING FROM THE CEILING AND LIMITING VISIBILITY. TO SEE BETTER I HAVE TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SEAT, BUT MAKES THE DRIVING UNCOMFORTABLE AND WITH LOWER VISIBILITY AS WELL.

08/17/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/08/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F5XAE******
Summary

"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A LETTER ON JULY FROM HONDA SAYING THAT THE AIR BAGS RECALL HAD BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE MY CAR'S PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THEY JOYFULLY SAY THAT THEY WILL NOT HAVE A REPLACEMENT PART UNTIL SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER, SO THEY ASK ME IN THE MEANTIME TO AVOID TAKING ANY PASSENGER IN MY CAR. ARE THESE GUYS HIGH? IF HAVING THIS DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS IS WORSE AND MORE DANGEROUS THAN NOT HAVING ONE, WHAT ABOUT HAVE THEM (HONDA) EITHER DEACTIVATE OR REMOVE THIS FAULTY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND LET ME USE MY CAR AS I PLEASE AND TAKE ALL THE PASSENGERS THAT I WANT WITHOUT HAVING THEM KILLED BY THEIR MISTAKES?

08/15/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/10/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B81AH******
Summary

THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

08/15/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/25/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F50AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V0346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

08/15/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F87AH******
Summary

THE PAINT ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR AND ON THE TRUNK IS PEELING AND FADING. IT STARTED OUT AS DULL LOOKING PAINT AND THEN TURNED INTO GRAY SPOTS.

08/11/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F59AH******
Summary

2010 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER REQUESTS NAME OF VEHICLE AIRBAGS MANUFACTURER. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD

08/10/2016
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 01/06/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F95AH******
Summary

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.

08/10/2016
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/06/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F98AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR INDEPENDENTLY FELL DOWN AFTER IT SPONTANEOUSLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

08/10/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/05/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F20AS******
Summary

ON JUNE 5TH I WAS DRIVING IN MOTION ON VAN NESS AVE IN SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA AND SUDDENLY I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELLERATE TO KEEP UP WITH THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN UNABLE TO CONTINUE. TRAFFIC WAS STOP-AND GO. PEOPLE SWERVED AROUND ME CAUSING ISSUE. I MANAGED TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE. I RESTARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY ACCELLERATE BRINGING IT INTO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP JUST 3 BLOCKS AWAY AT MARKET AND VAN NESS. THIS WAS SUNDAY. ON MONDAY THEY CALLED ME AND ASSURED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN "FIXED" DUE TO A SOFTWARE BUG. THEY SAID THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND IT WILL BE FIXED WITH THIS UPDATE. THEY ALSO SAID MY BATTERY NEED REPLACING AND THEY CHARGED ME TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. IT SEEMED TO BE OK FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS - BUT THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN THIS PAST WEEKEND WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME. TURNING ON AND OFF THE CAR FIXED IT SUCH THAT I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE LAST 8 BLOCKS HOME. I'M NO LONGER FEELING SAFE TO DRIVE MY CAR

08/05/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/31/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

08/05/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/25/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F81AE******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

08/01/2016
Components: EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 07/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

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

08/01/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F50AH******
Summary

WHAT MAY HAPPEN! A CRASH ! SALLY GOT A LETTER FROM HONDA TODAY . BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN I CAN TAKE MY CAR INTO DEALERSHIP IN METAIRIE, LA. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

08/01/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F37AE******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V34600 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

07/27/2016
Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
Incident Date: 07/25/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

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.

07/26/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

07/26/2016
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 05/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

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

07/22/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

07/22/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

07/22/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/18/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F67AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL

07/21/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/14/2016
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL MY CAR IS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN AND MY AIRBAG SENSORS WERE TRIPPED AS WELL AS MY SEATBELT'S

07/21/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F94AE******
Summary

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.

07/05/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F38AE******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

06/23/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY PARKING LOT AND WAS GETTING READY TO DRIVE OUT TO TURN ONTO THE ROAD IN FRONT OF MY APARTMENT, WENT TO PUT DOWN MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR AND IT FELL OFF.

06/20/2016
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 05/19/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F62AH******
Summary

INTERIOR SUN VISOR FAILURE . THE SUN VISORS WILL NO LONGER STAY IN THE UP POSITION. NO INCIDENT BUT THE SUN VISOR FAILURE EFFECTS VISIBILITY THEREFORE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE AND DEFECT IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND REPAIRED AT THE MANUFACTURES EXPENSE.

06/14/2016
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

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).

06/06/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 02/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B89AH******
Summary

I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE.

06/06/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B89AH******
Summary

MY CIVIC HAS DEVELOPED EXCESSIVE BEARING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION AND IT IS GETTING LOUDER, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER.

06/06/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/11/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B89AH******
Summary

BOTH SUNVISORS ON MY CIVIC HAVE SPLIT AND WILL FALL DOWN IN FRONT OF ME AND BLOCK MY VIEW OF THE ROAD AT ANY TIME. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS.

06/02/2016
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F88AE******
Summary

DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR IS BROKEN. THE PLASTIC SEAM HAS SPLIT AND THE VISOR WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE. THE VISOR SUDDENLY TURNS DOWN WHILE DRIVING OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW OF THE ROAD AND THE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. I MANAGED TO GET THE GEAR INSIDE BACK INTO POSITION, BUT CANNOT USE THE VISOR WHEN NEEDED BECAUSE IT BREAKS EVERY TIME IT IS LOWERED INTO POSITION. THIS IS SAFETY HAZARD.

05/31/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F59AE******
Summary

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!

05/27/2016
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 05/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F51AE******
Summary

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.

05/18/2016
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 04/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

TMPS LIGHT ON FOR 30,000 MILES (3 YEARS), WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN IF TIRES ARE FILLED PROPERLY.

05/13/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/13/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B80AH******
Summary

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.

05/11/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

SUN VISOR ON PASSENGER SIDE SPLIT AND NOW JUST HANGS DOWN

05/05/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F5XAE******
Summary

SINCE PURCHASING MY CIVIC IN 2013, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES TWICE, ONCE IN JANUARY, 2014 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY 2016. THE BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING AND SLOWLY STOPPED WORKING OVER A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC VERY MUCH, MOSTLY HIGHWAY TRAVEL AND SO TWICE IN 3 YEARS IS AT LEAST ONCE TOO MUCH AND IF YOU FIGURE THAT IS IT ONLY 6 YEARS OLD, EVEN TWICE IS TOO MANY.

04/22/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 03/24/2011
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Summary

TAKATA RECALL - CAR WAS STRUCK DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, FRONT END, RIGHT REAR BUMPER, AND RIGHT FRONT RAN OVER BY TRASH TRUCK REAR AXLE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED MY WIFE TO BE INJURED WITH AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY ON THE RIGHT LANE. A 12 WHEELED TRASH TRUCK WAS IN THE LEFT LANE. WE WERE DOING 60 MPH AND THE TRASH TRUCK VEERED ACROSS THE CENTER LINE STRIKING THE CAR MIDWAY ON DRIVERS SIDE. THIS CAUSED CAR TO SPIN 180 DEGREES STRIKING IT IN FRONT. SPINNING CAR AGAIN 180 WITH RIGHT REAR OF CAR HITTING MEDIUM GUARD RAIL AND COMING TO A STOP. THE TRICK THEN RAN OVER THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER OF CAR. TAKATA RECALL.

04/16/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

WE HAVE REPLACED THE SUN VISOR IN THE SECOND YEAR THAT WE HAD THE CAR. OUR CAR IS NOW SIX YEARS OLD AND IT HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! MY SON HAS A 2002 HONDA AND HAS NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THEM. IT MAKES ME FEEL THE CAR IS MADE VERY CHEAPLY!

04/12/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

I BEEN REPLACING MY AXLES 6 TIMES , 2 IN THE RIGTH SIDE AND 4 TIMES IN THE LEFT SIDE.THE DEALER OR HONDA CANT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG BUT ALSO THEY DONT DO NOTHING ABOUT IT EATHER

04/08/2016
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 09/18/2015
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F50AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

03/30/2016
Components: STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/24/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

02/24/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/24/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THERE IS A WATER LEAK IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. ANYTIME THAT IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE TOP SECTION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG. WE HAVE HAD CONTINUED RAIN FOR THE PAST TWO DAYS AND IT HAS DRIPPED DOWN WHILE SITTING PARKED ALL NIGHT. THE WHOLE INTERIOR IN SEAT ARE SOAKED WET. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TOP OF THE CAR.

02/15/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/16/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

AS MENTIONED BY OTHER OWNERS, I HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES IN -25000 MILES WHERE AS A FORMER HONDA ACCORD OWNER, I REPLACED THE BRAKES EVERY -55-60K. THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE 2010 BRAKE SYSTEM IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY SINCE I TOOK THE CAR -25000 MILES TO THE WESTMINSTER HONDA WORLD AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN CATCH IT! MOREOVER NOT EVEN WITHIN WARRANTY PERIOD!

02/15/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 02/13/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

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!

01/23/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B61AH******
Summary

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WON'T STAY UP, KEEPS COMING DOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING MAKING VISIBILITY POOR...VISOR CAME APART AT THE SEAM, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE VISOR TO STAY UP AGAINST THE ROOF AND OUT OF THE DRIVER'S LINE OF VISION...A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS ISSUED FOR MODEL YEARS UP TO 2009...THE SAME VISOR IS ON THE 2010 MODELS, WHY WEREN'T THEY INVOLVED IN THE RECALL ALSO? THE PASSENGER SIDE IS ALSO LOOKING LIKE IT'S GOING TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE

01/23/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B95AH******
Summary

VEHICLE STARTED FINE IN THE MORNINGS BUT, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD, HUMMING NOISE. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLES BEFORE BUT HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS NOISE BEFORE. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. HONDA SHOULD ADDRESS THIS AS THERE SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN ISSUE.

01/15/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/08/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F36AH******
Summary

PAINT PEELING DUE TO POOR WORKMANSHIP

12/30/2015
Components: SEATS
Incident Date: 12/10/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F90AH******
Summary

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

11/16/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/12/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F52AE******
Summary

I HAVE HAD MANY AUTOMOBILES OVER MY ALMOST 60 YEARS OF DRIVING. I DO NOT REMEMBER HAVING BRAKES REPLACED AT LESS THEN 35,000 MILES OF USE, & HAVE GONE AS MUCH AS 60,000 BEFORE NEEDING REPLACEMENT. MY CURRENT HONDA CIVIC 2010 NOW NEEDS BRAKES AT 16, 000 MILES SOMETHING IS RADICALLY WRONG WITH MY CAR AS MANUFACTURED TO MAKE THIS EARLY REPLACEMENT NECESSARY.

11/05/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 09/12/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B93AH******
Summary

THERE IS KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE SUN VISORS FOR THIS MODEL OF HONDA CIVIC. THE VISOR FALLS APART IN THE MIDDLE, AND THEN WILL NOT STAY UP. IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS. EITHER THE VISOR IS DOWN BLOCKING SIGHT OF THE ROAD, OR IF YOU HAVE IT RIGGED TO STAY UP THEN YOU HESITATE TO PULL THE VISOR DOWN BECAUSE YOU WILL NEVER GET IT TO STAY UP AGAIN SO YOU END UP DRIVING WITH SUN IN YOUR EYES. EACH TIME I GET A REPLACEMENT IT COSTS ME ABOUT $80 OR SO, SO I AVOID THAT TOO. HONDA, PLEASE COME UP WITH A SOLUTION!!!! PROBLEM STARTED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE AND CONTINUES TODAY. OTHER THAN THIS DANGEROUS AND ANNOYING PROBLEM, I LOVE MY CAR.

11/05/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/21/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19FXA1F8XAE******
Summary

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND WON'T STAY UP. THE SEAM IS SPLIT AND THE VISOR JUST HANGS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. MOVING OR STATIONARY MAKES NO DIFFERENCE, IT WON'T STAY UP IN EITHER SITUATION. I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY HOLD IT UP WHILE I DRIVE.

11/02/2015
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 08/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

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

10/23/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F61AE******
Summary

THE SUN VISOR ON MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC WILL NOT STAY UP IN THE LOCK POSITION. IT WILL FALL DOWN AT ANY MOMENT AND NOT FULLY LOCK INTO UP POSITION. THIS WAS ADDRESSED WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THEY SAID WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE CALLED BACK TWICE AND WAS TOLD HIS REP HAS NOT GOT BACK TO HIM AND I NEED TO WAIT. TIRED OF WAITING BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE THE VISOR CAN SUDDENLY FALL DOWN IN THE STRAIGHT DOWN POSITION AND BLOCK VIEW. I CALLED HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY SAY I WILL NEED TO WAIT 2 TO 3 DAYS FOR SOMEONE TO GET BACK WITH ME. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE, JUST LOOK AT ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE, AND THEY HAVE A PROCESS THAT CAN TAKE WEEKS OR MONTHS TO FIX IT. BASED ON MY FACTUAL PERSONAL EXPERIENCE SO FAR.

10/21/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/17/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F67AE******
Summary

SUNVISOR ON DRIVER SIDE IS COMING APART AT THE SEAM AND WILL NOT STAY COMPLETELY IN THE UP POSITION (AGAINST THE ROOF LINER). I HAVE NOT REPAIRED OR REPLACED THIS YET AND DREAD IT AS THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. I ONLY RECENTLY SURPASSED 36000 MILES, BUT HAVE HAD THE CAR NEARLY 5 YEARS. I HATE HAVING TO PAY A DEALER TO FIX PIDDLY LITTLE THINGS LIKE THIS AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THIS KIND OF ISSUE ON A HONDA. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THIS THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, AS I HAD JUST GOTTEN IN THE CAR TO GO HOME FROM WORK. I DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT IT WAS DURING THIS PAST SUMMER, I WOULD GUESS MID TO LATE AUGUST, WHEN IT WAS VERY HOT IN NORTH ALABAMA. THE ATTACHED PICTURES WERE TAKEN TODAY, IN MID-OCTOBER.

10/17/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F9XAE******
Summary

VEHICLE SUN VISORS FAIL AND HANG DOWN BLOCKING DRIVERS VIEW. IT CAN HAPPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAN ONLY BE CLEARED BY QUICKLY MOVING VISOR TO SIDE OR HOLDING UP. BOTH ACTIONS EFFECT THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO SAFELY OPERATE AUTOMOBILE.

10/11/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/11/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F97AH******
Summary

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR MECHANISM TO HOLD THE VISOR IN PLACE HAS FAILED. THE VISOR CANNOT BE SET IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHICH IMPAIRS VISION. THIS HAPPENS IN STATIONARY AND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

10/07/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B60AH******
Summary

SUNVISOR CRACKED AT THE SEAM - CANNOT STAY FOLDED UP AND INHIBITS DRIVING VIEW NOTICED WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE VISOR WOULD NOT GO UP AND CLOSE AGAINST THE INTERIOR ROOF. CURRENT MILEAGE: 28,788

10/05/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

09/25/2015
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

09/09/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B66AH******
Summary

SUNVISOR CRACKED AT THE SEAM, THUS CANNOT STAY UP AND MAINTAIN AT THE POSITION LAYING FLAT ON THE ROOF

08/12/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/10/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B6XAH******
Summary

SUN VISOR CAME DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND IT DOES NOT STAYS UP, CAUSING TO BLOCK DRIVING VIEW. I HAVE NOTICED BODY OF THE SUN VISOR DEVELOPED A CRACK, BULGED OUT. I CAN SEE PARTS INSIDE FROM WHERE THE CRACK DEVELOPED.

08/06/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/06/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED TO STAY IN THE UPWARDS POSITION AND BLOCKED THE VIEW OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VISOR WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

08/03/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Summary

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.

07/29/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/28/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 5FNYF18378B******
Summary

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.

06/30/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F89AE******
Summary

THE DRIVER'S DOOR POWER LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND WITHIN TWO MONTHS THE REAR DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AS WELL.

06/17/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS NO LONGER WORK AND ARE SPLIT BY THE BASE. THE PASSENGER SIDE ALWAYS HANGS DOWN AND WHILE LEAVING THE GAS STATION I ALMOST RAN INTO A PEDESTRIAN I COULD NOT SEE BECAUSE OF THE HANGING SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTION. I HAD TO REMOVE THE VISOR FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CANNOT USE THE DRIVERS SIDE FOR FEAR THAT I CAN'T GET IT TO STAY UP.

06/01/2015
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/31/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

I AM A FIRST TIME BUYER SO I DIDN'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT BUYING A CAR . I RECENTLY BOUGHT A HONDA CIVIC AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING NON STOP, CALL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MEANS SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY AIRBAGS . ALSO, IT SHOWS THAT ALL SIDE AIRBAGS ARE OFF . THEREFORE , I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO SHOW ME THE CAR FAX OF THE CAR SO I AM NOT SURE IF THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR SALVAGE . I CALL THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY CAN CHECK THE AIR BAG FOR ME THEY STATED TO GO IN THE NEXT DAY, THEREFORE I WENT IN THE NEXT DAY THE DEALERSHIP ALREADY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS WITHIN THAT SHORT OF TIME BEING . NOW , I AM WORRY ABOUT MY SAFETY THEREFORE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN SEEK ANY HELP OR ADVICE UPON THIS ISSUE.

05/25/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 02/21/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

BRAKES NEED TO CHANGED AROUND 10 K MILES EACH TIME. DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS NO ISSUE ON THE BRAKES AND COULDN'T TELL ME WHY I NEED TOO CHANGE IT SO OFTEN. PER OTHER CIVIC USERS, THERE MAY BE SOMETHING THAT MADE THE BRAKE WEAR SO QUICKLY. THERE IS NO REASON WHY THE BRAKES SO WEAR QUICKLY. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RECALL.

05/25/2015
Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
Incident Date: 05/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

05/21/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

1. THE PAINT ON THE ROOF IS FADDING IN BIG BLOTCHES. 2. THE RUBBER AROUND THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS IS CRACKED AND BRITTLE. 3. HEADLAMP COVERS ARE CLOUDY 4. VISORS WARP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME...... 5. TIRE CRACKING

05/14/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/31/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

THE BREAKS WERE CHANGED IN THE FRONT AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES AND THE CAR NOW HAS 65,000. A DAY AFTER THE BREAKS WERE CHANGED, AT A DEALERSHIP, THEY BEGAN TO SQUEAL VERY LOAD. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK 4 TIMES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE NOISE. EACH TIME THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY SANDED THE BREAKS LIGHTLY AND PUT STOP SQUEAK ON. NOT MORE THAN A FEW DAYS AFTER EACH INCIDENT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE BREAKS TEND TO MAKE THIS EAR SPLITTING SOUND ON DECLINE AND AT LOW RATES OF SPEED. HOT OR COLD DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS ABOUT 70% OF THE TIME WHEN BREAKING. THE CAR IS USED 50%/50% FOR CITY AND FREEWAY DRIVING. 40% OF WHICH IS TRAFFIC. I JUST WANT THIS PROBLEM TO STOP. ALSO SUN VISOR NO LONGER WILL STAY UP. ANNOYING.

04/07/2015
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 04/07/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

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

03/28/2015
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 04/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F8XAE******
Summary

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

03/20/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/14/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY BRAKES MAKE A WHISTLING RIMING LOUD SOUND. SOUNDS LIKE A BELT. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HONDA I HAD ANOTHER CIVIC FOR 15YEARS NEVER HAD A PROBLEM THIS ONE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS PLEASE FIX. *TR

03/14/2015
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 03/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F88AE******
Summary

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

01/31/2015
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 03/07/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B65AH******
Summary

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE , JUST DEPARTING FROM A RED LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION, A NEWER TAHOE SLAMMED THEIR BRAKES ON SUDDENLY, THE CIVIC WAS COMPLETELY UNDER THE TAHOE, THE CAR (CIVIC) WAS TOTALED. FRONT BUMPER COMPLETELY OFF THE CAR. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE LOSS, AS I CAME ONTO THE SCENE I NOTICED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. I ASKED THE POLICE INVESTIGATOR WHY. HE DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWER AND THOUGHT IT WAS VERY UNUSUAL. I THEN CALLED THE HONDA CORPORATION AS WELL AS THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THEY SAY "DUE TO THE LOW SPEED IMPACT, THEY USUALLY DO NOT SET OFF THE SENSORS. WHAT? THE ENTIRE BUMPER WHERE THE SENSORS ARE LOCATED WAS RIPPED COMPLETELY OFF, YET THEY SAY IT WAS DUE TO LOW SPEED IMPACT. MY DAUGHTER HAD MAJOR WHIP-LASH, HER CHEST WAS BRUISED VERY BADLY BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND IS STILL HAVING PAIN IN HER TOP BACK. I AM ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT HURT WORSE, BUT THE REASON I BUY HONDAS IS DUE TO SAFETY FEATURES AS PROMISED. *TR

01/31/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 09/10/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F96AE******
Summary

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS HAVE FAILED. THE VISORS ARE MADE UP OF TWO HORIZONTAL PIECES OF PLASTIC SNAPPED TOGETHER. BOTH VISORS HAVE SEPARATED AND NO LONGER "GRIP" THE VISOR SWING ARM, THE METAL PIECE THAT ATTACHES THE VISOR TO THE CAR AND ALLOWS IT TO BE REPOSITIONED. ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE VISOR RESULTS IN THE TWO PIECES OF THE VISOR SEPARATING FROM EACH OTHER AND THE VISOR BECOMING DISENGAGED; MEANING, IT WILL NO LONGER ALLOW ITSELF TO BE ADJUSTED. IT WILL NO LONGER STAY IN ANY SET POSITION. ALL ATTEMPTS TO PUT IT BACK TO ITS RETRACTED POSITION AGAINST THE HEADLINER WILL RESULT IN IT JUST FALLING BACK DOWN TO THE NEUTRAL VERTICAL POSITION. MY HONDA DEALER REPLACED THE INITIAL FAILED DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR AFTER I COMPLAINED MULTIPLE TIMES AND BEING THAT MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER THE SAME DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT FAILED EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER THE 36 MONTH / 36000 MILE WARRANTY. AT ABOUT 52000 MILES, THE DRIVER'S VISOR THAT WAS REPLACED FAILED AGAIN. THE DEALER SERVICE REP TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST ME $90 TO REPLACE EACH SIDE. CURRENTLY WE HAVE PLACARDED BOTH WITH "DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL DOWN INOP." MY CIVIC HAS A THROUGH MAINTENANCE HISTORY RECORD AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED BY THE SAME HONDA DEALER. THE DATES AND MILEAGE ARE ESTIMATED BUT WITH A LITTLE RESEARCH, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE BOTH MILEAGE AND DATES WITHIN A COUPLE THOUSAND MILES OR A COUPLE MONTHS USING THE SERVICE RECORDS/NOTES. *TR

01/19/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 12/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B60AH******
Summary

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE BY SIMPLY PULLING DOWN THE VISOR TO SHIELD MY EYES AT 55MPH. IT NOW JUST HANGS HALFWAY DOWN AND WILL NOT STAY UP AGAINST THE ROOF AREA. I HAVE READ THAT HONDA HAS HAD ISSUES IN THE PAST WITH THEIR VISORS BUT ONLY FIXING UP TO 2009 AND MINE IS A 2010. THIS IS A BIT DANGEROUS. *TR

01/19/2015
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B60AH******
Summary

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

01/19/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/12/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

EVERY 9,000 TO 10,000 MILES REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT PREMATURELY CAUSING ROTORS TO LOCK UP WITHOUT WARNING. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE OCCURRED ON ALMOST ALL 2010 HONDA CIVIC. IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION BRAKE PADS SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 30,000 MILES IN COMPARE TO OTHER MAJOR CAR MANUFACTURES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS WITH HONDA AND FIND A REMEDY FOR THE FIX. *TR

01/14/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F23AS******
Summary

EVER SINCE NEW, THE HYBRID SYSTEM IS UNRELIABLE. IF THE HYBRID BATTERY CHARGE IS BELOW 1/2, WHICH IS OFTEN, THE BATTERY ASSIST DOES NOT COME ON WHEN ACCELERATING. THERE IS HEAVY TRAFFIC WHERE I LIVE AND I HAVE TO ENTER A DIVIDED ROADWAY FROM A SIDE ROAD. I OFTEN FIND MYSELF NEARLY HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THE HYBRID SYSTEM DOESN'T KICK IN. NOW THAT THE CAR IS OLDER, THE PROBLEM IS MUCH WORSE. IN THE PAST I COULD PREDICT WHEN THE HYBRID SYSTEM WAS LIKELY NOT TO PROVIDE THE ACCELERATION ASSIST NEEDED TO SAFELY ENTER THE HIGHWAY AND WAIT FOR A LONGER BREAK IN TRAFFIC. NOW THE CHARGE INDICATOR WILL BE 100% ONE MINUTE AND SHOWING ONLY TWO BARS OUT OF ABOUT 12 THEN NEXT SECOND. I DON'T FEEL I CAN SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR ANY MORE. MY WIFE'S CAR IS A TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID AND IT ALWAYS HAS CONSISTENT ACCELERATION. HER 2006 VEHICLE RUNS JUST AS GOOD AS IT DID WHEN IT WAS NEW. CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS THAT 0.1 PERCENT OF TOYOTA PRIUSES 2010 YEAR MODEL NEED BATTERY REPLACEMENTS, BUT 32% OF HONDA CIVIC HYBRIDS DO. CLEARLY THERE IS A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH THE CIVIC HYBRID. IF I LIVED IN CALIFORNIA OR A DOZEN OTHER STATES, MY BATTERY WARRANTY WOULD BE EXTENDED TO 150,000 MILES OR 10 YEARS. HERE IN MARYLAND, IT IS ONLY 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES. *TR

01/05/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F23AS******
Summary

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 2010. IN 2011 IMA/ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I AM NOT SURE OF THE MILEAGE AT THAT TIME. TOOK TO HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHECKED AND REPLACED HYBRID BATTERY. THEN THE END OF DECEMBER 2014 THE IMA/ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. HAD CODES RUN AND DID RECOMMENDED STEPS AND LIGHTS WENT OFF. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. AFTER HOLIDAYS (DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED WHEN LIGHTS CAME BACK ON) TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID TO BRING BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK WHILE THEY DID RESEARCH REGARDING AN EXTENSION TO THE WARRANTY DUE TO THE ISSUES SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS EXCEED THE ORIGINAL 100K MILE WARRANTY (APPROX. 102.8K MILES AT THIS TIME). TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP TODAY (MONDAY 1/5/15) AND THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE OUT AT THIS TIME AND CONFIRMED THE IMA BATTERIES NEED REPLACED AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THEM. THEY CHECKED FOR WARRANTY ON REPLACED BATTERIES AS WELL AND THE 3 YEAR EXPIRED NOVEMBER 2014. TRIED CALLING HONDA DIRECTLY AND THEY SAID MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON THE WARRANTY EXTENSION FROM 100K MILES TO 137K MILES THROUGH THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT I READ ABOUT ELSEWHERE. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT THIS TSB THE LADY AT HONDA GOT A LITTLE RUDE WITH ME AND SAID THOSE ARE NOT FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE THAT THEY ARE ONLY SENT TO DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT SO THEY WOULD KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THESE ISSUES AND ASKED ME WHAT I WANTED HONDA TO HELP ME WITH. IF THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE I WANT HONDA TO REPLACE THEIR FLAWED PRODUCT. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO REPLACE SOMETHING THAT IS NOT LASTING AS LONG AS THEY SAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO. IT DOESN'T EVEN LAST HALF AS LONG AS THEY SAY IT SHOULD. *TR

12/11/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/05/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

AFTER PURCHASING MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC, WITHIN A MONTH AFTER PUTTING 5,000 ON MY HONDA CIVIC I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES, BRAKES ARE FAULTY, IVE WENT THRU 2 BRAKE JOBS WITHIN A YEAR AND ONLY 12,000 MILES.......NEED TO RECALL THE BRAKES. *TR

12/04/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/23/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F2XAS******
Summary

LIAR LIAR. MY MILEAGE HAS NEVER BEEN CLOSE TO WHAT THE STICKER SAID, UP TO 40 IN TOWN AND UP TO 50 ON HI WAY. THE MOST I EVER GOT IN TOWN OR EVER ON HI WAY IS 36 TO 38 MPG. I NOTICE YOU TELL MORE OF THE TRUTH ON STICKERS ON THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR NOW. ALSO HAD TO HAVE A BATTERY REPLACE IN THE FIRST YEAR. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE A 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON MY BATTERY,S, I HOPE THAT WAS NOT A LIE! *TR

10/22/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 09/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B88AH******
Summary

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

10/14/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PAD AT 24,022 MILES. *TR

10/05/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F38AE******
Summary

IT STARTED AS A SCRAPING NOISE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WHEEL, ON THE FOURTH DAY THE NOISE WAS OVERWHELMINGLY LOUD, SCRAPING SOUND EVEN THOUGH MY SPEED WAS UNDER THE LIMIT. I TOOK MY CAR TO NTB FOR REPAIR AND WAS SHOCKED! REPLACED DISC BRAKE PADS,BRAKE SHOES,TWO ROTORS EVEN THOUGH THE ONE LOOKED SMOOTH THEY BOTH HSD TO BE REPLACED. *TR

09/29/2014
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 09/27/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F51AE******
Summary

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

09/24/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F54AE******
Summary

TODAY, 9/24/2014, I HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKES FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE CAR HAS ONLY 46,147 MILES ON IT. MY WIFE AND I DRIVE THE CAR VERY CAREFULLY AND WE DON'T LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN AREA. FIRST TIME WE CHANGED THE BRAKES WAS AT 10,000 MILES. I CHOSE HONDA CIVIC BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS HONDAS I HAD, AND NONE OF THE PREVIOUS HONDA HAD BRAKES ISSUES LIKE OUR 2010 CIVIC. I HAD A 2008 CIVIC WHICH I LEASED AT THAT TIME, AND I EXITED THE LEASE AT 36,000 MILES WITHOUT HAVING TO CHANGE THE BRAKES ONCE! I FEEL THAT MY 2010 CIVIC HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKES AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE I HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT SAID THEY HEARD SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. HONDA NEEDS TO PUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CLIENTS AHEAD AND ADMIT OF THEIR FAULTY BRAKE PADS AND ISSUE A RECALL ON THE 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THANK YOU! *TR

09/16/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 09/13/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG AND CEILING AIR BAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN INJURY TO THE FACE AND THE DRIVER SEAT WAS FRACTURED IN HALF BY A METAL FRAGMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,011. ..UPDATED 10/07/14 *BF REMAILED 11/19/14*LJ UPDATED 3/25/2015 *JS

09/13/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B64AH******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS GRINDING NOISE. BROUGHT TO HONDA (NORM REEVES HONDA/HUNTINGTON BEACH) DEALERSHIP. FOUND THAT LEFT FRONT SENSOR BROKE OFF . ISSUE: WHY WOULD A BRAKE PAD EARLY WARNING DEVICE (SENSOR BREAK OFF). LEFT SIDE BROKE COMPLETELY, THE RIGHT SIDE WAS HALF BROKE. IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE? MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT BRAKES ARE COMPROMISED. IT ALSO CAUSED EXTRA COST BY CAUSING ROTORS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

09/08/2014
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

ABOUT (3 YEAR WARRANTY) 3 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THESE WHITE SPOTS STARTED THE FORM ON BACK AND TRUNK OF THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS IT IS WEAR N' TEAR BUT IF YOU WERE TO LOOK UP HOW LONG A PAINT JOB IS SUPPOSE TO LAST...SHOULD BE 10+ YEARS IF PROPERLY DONE. THE REALLY SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR FREE BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY DO NOT. NOW I HAVE TO PAY A SIGNIFICANT ABOUT OF MONEY TO PREVENT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE FROM TURNING INTO SWISS-CHEESE. *TR

08/30/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B89AH******
Summary

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

08/28/2014
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/27/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B8XAH******
Summary

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FLOPPED DOWN. WHEN I LOOKED AT IT HAD SEPARATED SO IT NO LONGER STAYS UP. I'M LUCKY IT HAPPENED AFTER I HAD COME BACK FROM DRIVING 40 SOMETHING MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. FROM LOOKING AROUND IT WOULD BE ABOUT A 46 TO 53 DOLLAR REPAIR PLUS SHIPPING IF I DO IT MYSELF. WHAT A RIP OFF ON SOMETHING POORLY DESIGNED. I'VE ALREADY SEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND SOME HONDA FORUMS (EVEN ON AMAZON WHERE IT SHOWS PEOPLE WHO TECHNICALLY IN WARRANTY (EXTENDED) BUT DON'T KNOW) WHICH SHOW DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS. ITS STILL HAPPENING TO THE 2010 HONDA'S SO ITS NOT JUST THE EARLIER MODELS OF THE 2006-2008. *TR

08/27/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F5XAE******
Summary

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.

08/25/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/21/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

PLASTIC PART OF CAR KEY HOUSING FELL FROM THE METAL PART OF THE KEY AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. AT HOME, AFTER THE KEY HOUSING FELL TO THE CAR FLOOR, I EXAMINED IT. THE PLASTIC KEY HOUSING HAD FINE CRACKS WHERE METAL PART OF KEY WAS SUPPOSED BE SECURED WITH A TINY SCREW THAT WAS STILL IN THE METAL KEY. THE FINE CRACKS WAS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE HOUSING TO OPEN AND SLIP OFF THE METAL KEY. APPARENTLY, THE METAL END OF THE KEY ISN'T LONG ENOUGH TO BE A LEVER WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITION. THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE KEY TWISTED WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITION AND RESULTED IN THE CRACKS AT THE BASE OF THE KEY. WITHOUT THE PROGRAMMED CHIP ATTACHED TO THE METAL KEY, THE IGNITION SHUTS OFF. *TR

08/20/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F24AS******
Summary

2010 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IMA POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SHOWING ONLY 75 % OF THE IMA WAS BEING CHARGED. IN THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION, THE IMA FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. HOWEVER, AFTER THAT AMOUNT OF TIME WITH THE A/C TURNED ON THE IMA BATTERY DROPPED FAIRLY RAPIDLY EVEN IF SPEED WAS MAINTAINED AND THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON FLAT TERRAIN. ALSO, WHEN THE CHARGED REACHED 50%, THE CHARGING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION DRAG ON THE ENGINE. ONE CHARGING LIGHT REMAINED ON AS THE BATTERY TRIED TO NOT DEPLETE. ANOTHER 5-10 MINUTES OF CONSISTENT DRIVING EITHER IN TOWN OR ON BACK ROADS, THE BATTERY WOULD CHARGE AT 25%. THE BATTERY DID CONTINUE TO RE-CHARGE AS THE HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE ALONG, BUT AT 25% THERE WAS NO IMA ASSIST, WHICH MAD ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC OR GAINING SPEED TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE TRAFFIC HAZARDOUS. WITH NO IMA ASSIST, THE VEHICLE TOOK FAR TOO LONG TO REACH SPEED NECESSARY TO MERGE SAFELY. THE PROCESS FROM DISCHARGE TO RE-CHARGE FOR IMA USAGE COULD TAKE UP TO 45 MINUTES. WHEN THE A/C WAS NOT ON, THE IMA BATTERY DID NOT DEPLETE AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE WITHOUT INCIDENT. IT APPEARED THAT WAS A DRAG COMING FROM THE A/C THAT CAUSED THE IMA TO DISCHARGE QUICKLY. FURTHERMORE, THERE WERE ISSUES WHEN THE BATTERY SHOWED ITSELF RE-CHARGING. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN THE BATTERY WAS AT 75% CHARGE, THE INDICATOR WOULD SHOW THE SYSTEM, RE-CHARGING WITHOUT CHANGING SPEED OR GRADE AND THE GREEN BAR WOULD GO OUT AND THE GRAY BAR WOULD COME ON, AND GO OFF. *JB

08/01/2014
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SPLIT AT SEAM, DROPPING VISOR INTO LINE OF SIGHT. COMMON PROBLEM ON CIVICS, CLASS ACTION SUIT RESULTED IN WARRANTY EXTENSION TO SEVEN YEARS FOR MODELS THROUGH 2009. THEY KEPT INSTALLING THE SAME DEFECTIVE VISORS, BUT THE 2010 MODEL IS NOT COVERED. *TR

07/29/2014
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 07/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

07/29/2014
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 06/01/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B8XAH******
Summary

I HAVE REPLACED MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR 3 TIMES BECAUSE EACH TIME IT BREAKS. THE FIRST TIME IT BROKE THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT FOR FREE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME THEY SAID MY WARRANTY HAD JUST EXPIRED SO I WOULD HAVE TO PAY. THE THIRD TIME MY BROTHER BOUGHT THE VISOR AND INSTALLED IT FOR ME. I HAVE NOT REPLACED IT AGAIN AFTER SEEING THAT THESE VISORS SIMPLY WILL NOT LAST. I OBVIOUSLY TRIED BEING MORE CAREFUL AFTER SEEING THAT USING THE VISOR WOULD BREAK IT. THE SECOND AND THIRD IT HAPPENED WHEN I TRIED USING IT AFTER I GOT IN THE CAR, THE FIRST TIME HOWEVER, IT WAS ALREADY BROKEN WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR. I BELIEVE THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH THE HEAT, BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH OTHER VEHICLES. THIS MAKES ME BELIEVE THAT IT IS DEFINITELY A DEFECT. *JS

07/17/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/16/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F33AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,365.

07/07/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/09/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F68AH******
Summary

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

07/03/2014
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F9XAE******
Summary

DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR HANGING DOWN - WILL NOT STAY UP - WILL NEED TO REPLACE BEFORE IT BECOMES AN ISSUE/HAZARD WITH VISIBILITY. *TR

07/03/2014
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 07/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B85AH******
Summary

UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, FEATHERING AND NOISE. *TR

06/24/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/17/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

I WAS TOLD THAT MY BRAKES WERE GONE AT APPROXIMATELY 30K MILES. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OR AN ISSUE. NEW FRONT BRAKES WERE INSTALLED. THEN AS OF JUNE 2014, WITH ONLY 23K MILES ON THIS SET I AGAIN HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS. NO SQUEALING TO INDICATE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. I'M VERY NERVOUS NOW BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL IF THE BRAKES ARE GOING. I DEEM THIS TO BE AN EXTREME HAZARD AND NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. *TR

06/20/2014
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 06/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B62AH******
Summary

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.

06/09/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 04/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

THIS IS TO ADD TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #10595971. THE YOUTUBE URL ADDRESS THAT I ORIGINALLY POSTED IS INCORRECT. HERE IS THE CORRECT URL ADDRESS TO VIEW MY VEHICLE?S DEFECT: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=XIYZNF6IGBE&SNS=EM THIS IS ANOTHER YOUTUBE VIDEO OF A DIFFERENT 2010 CIVIC (NOT MINE) WHO IS HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE WATER LEAK: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=EHUBE9YDMM8&SNS=EM. *TR

06/09/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/28/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

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

06/09/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/11/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F92AE******
Summary

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

06/04/2014
Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 04/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

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

06/02/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/04/2013
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F3XAH******
Summary

ABOUT A YEAR AGO - THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. WE STOPPED AND HONDA SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE AND CHANGED THE ENGINE (UNDER WARRANTY STILL). SINCE THEN, WE HAVE MULTIPLE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT SIGNS WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY OR MIDDLE OF CROWDED CITY, AS WELL AS THE DRIVE LIGHT JUST STARTS RANDOMLY BLINKING FORCING US TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND RE-START THE CAR. THROUGHOUT THIS TIME, THEY ARE NOW CHANGING THE ENGINE FOR THE 3RD TIME AND THERE IS CONSTANT LEAK AND WARNING SIGNS STILL. THEY HAVE OBVIOUSLY NOT FIGURED OUT THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY KNOW OUR WARRANTY IS RUNNING OUT IN OCTOBER - SO THEY JUST CHANGE ENGINE OR REPAIR A LEAK (WITHOUT ACTUALLY FIGURING OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS) AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR WARRANTY TO RUN OUT. IT IS ALL BEEN AN ENGINE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER AND NOW HONDA JUST DO NOT SEEM TO CARE - WE ARE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WE THINK THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT AS THEY HAVE OBVIOUSLY NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM (IE ENGINE) THAT IS UNDER WARRANTY AND JUST REPLACE IT WITH SOMETHING THAT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR US TO BE DRIVING THIS CAR AS HONDA AND US BOTH KNOW THAT THE PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED AND DRIVING IN HIGHWAY OR A ROAD COULD MEAN AN ACCIDENT ANYTIME. HOWEVER, HONDA DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE - THEY SAY WELL WE WILL KEEP ON REPLACING ENGINE UNTIL WARRANTY RUNS OUT. WE WOULD LIKE TO GET A NEW CAR OR A CAR WITH EQUAL MILEAGE (AS OF FEBRUARY 2013), AS WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROPERLY USE THE CAR AND FEEL IN DANGER EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE CAR GIVEN ALL THE WARNINGS. *TR

05/27/2014
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 03/31/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B66AH******
Summary

SUN VISOR CRACKS BECAUSE OF HOT WEATHER. THE SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED BEFORE FOR HONDA CIVIC MODEL FROM 2006 TO 2009. I BELIEVE HONDA STILL USED SOME DEFECTIVE SUN VISORS ON SOME HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. *TR

05/27/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/01/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B66AH******
Summary

BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION WELL. I HAVE TO PUSH IT HARD TO HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO STOP EVEN WHEN THE SPEED IS VERY LOW. I ALSO NOTICE THAT WHEN THE AIR CONDITION IS ON, BRAKE WORKS WORSE. I BELIEVE THERE MIGHT BE A SELF-ACCELERATION PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AIR CONDITION IS ON. *TR

04/23/2014
Components: TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 04/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F37AH******
Summary

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

04/15/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I BOUGHT THE CAR 3 YEARS AGO AND AFTER 6 MONTHS STARTED BRAKE PROBLEMS. CAR DOESN'T COME TO COMPLETE STOP IF DON'T PRESS IT VERY VERY HARD. WHEN I TOOK CAR TO DEALER, HE SAYS GOOD AND WORKING FINE. I TOOK CAR TO MORE THAN 10 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND EVERYONE SAYS THE SAME. BUT I CAN CLEARLY HEAR THE NOISE WHEN I APPLY BRAKES HARD. *TT

03/24/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

HERE WE ARE AGAIN AFTER 6 MONTHS WITH ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN BRAKES. HAVE SPEND OVER 1800 DOLLARS ON PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS. CAR STILL WEARING OUT BRAKES IN UNDER 10K. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. COUNTLESS FOLKS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT IN THE BRAKE DESIGN OR MATERIALS. *TR

03/24/2014
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 03/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

03/16/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/23/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F92AH******
Summary

THE IGNITION-LOCK SYSTEMS ALLOWS MY CAR TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT EVER PUTTING MY CAR INTO PARK. IT HAS ROLLING IN THE PARKING LOT. I VISIT MY LOCAL DEALER AT HONDA TARRYTOWN, THEY TOOK THE CARE FOR 6 DAYS CHANGE THE KEYS, THE COMPUTER, LOCK ASSY, CONTROL MODULE AND AT THE END OF THE DAY THE KEY STILL COMES OUT WHILE IN DRIVE. INITIALLY THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS COVER UNDER GUARANTEE. I AGREE TO ALL THE REPAIRS BUT THEY WANTED ME TO PAY $2,400 BECAUSE THE PART WERE NOT COVER. I ENDED UP PAYING $136.02 TO COVER THE DIAGNOSTICS. I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY. IT WAS THE WRONG DIAGNOSTIC AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. *TR

01/27/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

HAD REPAIRS TO BRAKES AND ROTORS RESURFACED AFTER BEING TOLD TWO DAYS PRIOR BRAKES WERE FINE. SINCE THEN PARKING BRAKE LOCKS UP DURING COLD WEATHER UNABLE TO USE. *TR

01/10/2014
Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS
Incident Date: 12/10/2012
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Summary

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

01/02/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG2A56AH******
Summary

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

12/17/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 12/17/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WAS NOT STAYING IN PLACE FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. YESTERDAY, WHEN I TRIED TO ADJUST IT, THE WHOLE THING CAME RIGHT OFF. THE VISOR SPLIT OPEN AND A BUNCH OF LITTLE PLASTIC PIECES INSIDE WERE BROKEN. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND THE PART COSTS $45 AND LUCKILY I'M NOT BEING CHARGED A SERVICE FEE. I WANTED TO REPORT THIS BECAUSE I HAVE READ A LOT ABOUT IT ONLINE AND IT'S NOT FAIR THAT THE MANUFACTURER USES SUCH CHEAP PARTS THAT WILL MELT OR BREAK. *TR

11/17/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/28/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F88AH******
Summary

AS A PRECAUTION, HAD BRAKES INSPECTED 6 MONTHS AGO WHEN CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. EXPECTING SOME PAD WEAR AT THIS MILEAGE BUT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. MY VERY TRUSTED MECHANIC SAW NO PROBLEMS WITH THE PADS AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. ON NEXT OIL CHANGE 6 MONTHS LATER, SAME MECHANIC SAYS THAT MY PADS HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ROTORS - A $650 REPAIR ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. THE MOST TROUBLING THING ABOUT ALL OF THIS IS THAT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO "CRICKETING" OF THE BRAKE PADS AT ANY TIME! AND NO OTHER TYPICAL BREAK WEAR FUNCTION ISSUES. NOTHING TO INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKES AND NO WAY FOR ME TO KNOW, ASIDE FROM A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE IN THE FUTURE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND WHY THE NHTSA IS ALLOWING HONDA TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE IS COMPLETELY BEYOND COMPREHENSION. *TR

11/07/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

PREMATURE WORM BRAKES. ITS A NEW CAR WITH NEW BRAKES. AFTER BARELY 5000 MILES I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. *TR

11/01/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/02/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F29AS******
Summary

IT APPEARS THAT THERE MAY BE A TREND OF PREMATURE IMA BATTERY FAILURES FOR THIS VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. ON OUR BRAND NEW 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WITH LESS THAN 952 MILES AND LESS THAN 4 MONTHS OF USE, THE IMA AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. IMA BATTERY - PREMATURE BATTERY MODULE DETERIORATION (CODE P0A7F.) WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF IMA AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE BATTERY MODULE WAS REPLACED BY THE HONDA DEALER. IMA AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AGAIN IN OCTOBER 2013, LESS THAN 3 YEAR OF USE. TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND REPLACE THE BATTERY MODULE ON 10/31/2013. THE IMA CODE WAS THE SAME, P0A7F HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DETERIORATION. THE MILEAGE WAS 46,084. TWO IMA BATTERY FAILURE IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS APPEARS TO BE EXCESSIVE. THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY ON IMA BATTERY MODULE IS 8 YEARS, 80,000 MILES (FOR OHIO) AS LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL . FOR SOME STATES, IT IS 15 YEARS, 150,000 MILES. ALTHOUGH, BOTH BATTERIES WERE REPLACED UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY, IT APPEARS THAT THERE MAY BE A TREND OF PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURES FOR THIS VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BY APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND THE CAR COMPANY. SAFETY AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT THE BATTERY ASSIST, FUEL CONSUMPTION (MPG), REPLACEMENT COSTS OF BATTERIES AND TIME REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ARE THE MAIN CONCERNS. THE WARRANTY INFO ON THE REPLACEMENT IS SKETCHY AND UNWRITTEN. *TR

10/30/2013
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 10/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1A63AH******
Summary

TURNING LEFT AT A LIGHT, FROM A DEAD STOP, I RAN INTO A CURB ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY. THE FRONT TIRE WENT OVER THE CURB, BUT ONLY THE FRONT TIRE. AFTER COMING BACK IN CONTACT WITH THE ROAD, THE AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND SEAT (2-DOOR COUPE) DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE CAR, I DID NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER OBJECTS OR VEHICLES, AND I HAVE PREVIOUSLY HIT CURBS WITHOUT THIS ISSUE. THE MANUAL SAYS THE AIRBAGS SHOULD ONLY DEPLOY IN A MODERATE TO SEVERE ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT A CURB QUALIFIES AS SUCH. MY CAR IS NOW UN-DRIVABLE. I BELIEVE THE SENSORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING IN THEIR ABILITY TO PROPERLY DETECT A "MODERATE TO SEVERE" ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS 3- YEARS OLD, WITH ABOUT 30K MILES ON IT. NO ACCIDENTS PRIOR TO THIS. OTHERS HAVE COMMENTED THAT INJURIES RESULTED FROM AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING PROPERLY. PERHAPS THESE SENSORS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO? *TR

10/21/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B62AH******
Summary

I BOUGHT THIS CERTIFIED/PRE-OWNED AT HONDA OF BOWIE, [MD]. I DROVE IT FROM UPPER MARLBORO TO HYATTSVILLE AND PARKED IT. AN HOUR LATER IT DID NOT START WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR. I CALLED COLLEGE PARK HONDA BUT THEN CALLED HOB. THEY SENT A FREE TOW TRUCK AFTER I CALLED, IRATE. AT HOB, THE SALESMEN SAID THE BATTERY WAS "NOT UNDER WARRANTY." AT MY INSISTENCE THEY REPLACED IT FREE. A TECHNICIAN SAID IT HAD A FAULTY CELL IN IT. I HAD NOT EVER HAD THIS BEFORE. MY FIRST BATTERY IN MY 1997 HONDA LASTED 153,000 MILES! THE SALESMEN WERE NOT SYMPATHETIC AT FIRST. THE CASHIER WAS ANNOYED I WANTED HONDA CORPORATE'S # AND THE HEAD MANAGER. OTHER THAN THE 2 TECHNICIANS AND 1 SERVICE REP, IT WAS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE TO OCCUR. *TR

10/08/2013
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 02/25/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

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

10/01/2013
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/23/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMGE8H23AS******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT SHOWED SOME ERROR CODES REGARDING THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

09/26/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

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

09/20/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/17/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F22AS******
Summary

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

09/19/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B68AH******
Summary

THE STANDARD SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. IT DIDN'T STAY UP PROPERLY STARTING RELATIVELY SOON AFTER PURCHASE, THEN SPLIT AND HAD TO BE REMOVED. IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME DEFECT AS OTHER OWNER'S HAVE DESCRIBED IN THEIR CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR 2006-2009 MODEL YEARS. *TR

09/04/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

I WENT FOR MY REGULAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY BRAKES NEED REPLACEMENTS. BRAKES WORN OUT AT VERY LOW MILEAGE AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

08/21/2013
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 06/30/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F24AS******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FRACTURED, CAUSING IT TO DROP AND BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,900.

08/21/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR NO LONGER COMPLETELY RETRACTS. IT HAS SPLIT OPEN AT THE JOINT AND IS CONSTANTLY FALLING IN THE WAY OF MY VISION. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL AS AN ANNOYANCE. I KNOW THAT PREVIOUS MODELS OF THE CIVIC HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND I DON'T THINK HONDA DID ANYTHING TO FIX THE (WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY) A DESIGN FLAW. *TR

08/19/2013
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/28/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F2XAS******
Summary

ON THE 7/28/2013 I WAS DRIVING NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF APP 70MPH IN MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID WHEN SUDDENLY EVERY DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE DIED CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FREEZE UP. THE RESULTING CHAIN OF EVENTS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO WRECK THE VEHICLE BUT I WAS ABLE TO PERFORM A CONTROLLED STOP AND EXIT THE FREEWAY. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE ON. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW DAYS LATER AND HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A BAD CELL IN THE BATTERY WHICH IN TURN WAS CONFUSING THE VEHICLE COMPUTER RESULTING IN THE SHUTDOWN OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE. HAD THE FREEWAY NOT BEEN STRAIGHT AT THIS PARTICULAR POINT UNDOUBTEDLY THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND RESOLVED BEFORE THIS RESULTS IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. ONCE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED I HAD NO MORE ISSUES IN REGARDS TO THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN PREMATURELY. *TR

08/17/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/14/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND HEARD THE FIRST DREADFUL, SQUEALING ALERT OF MY WEARING BRAKE PADS. I CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND ASKED WHAT MIGHT BE GOING ON AS I WAS A FIRST TIME VEHICLE OWNER. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE PADS WERE SURLY WORN OUT AND BLAMED ME THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF MY DRIVING HABITS, OR I WAS RACING. AT THIS POINT I BEGAN TO LAUGH IN DISBELIEF. THEY TOLD ME TO COME IN SO THEY CAN INSPECT THE PADS. I WENT IN AND WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR THEY TOLD ME MY BRAKES HAD BEEN CHANGED AND I WOULD NOT BE PAYING ANYTHING SINCE THEY WERE CHANGED UNDER WARRANTY. NOT TOO LONG AFTER, THE SAME SQUEALING NOISE BEGAN AND THIS TIME AROUND I KNEW THE DRILL. EVER SINCE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES MANY TIMES, ABOUT 5 TO BE EXACT, AND ONLY AT 60K MILES. NOT TO MENTION, IM BEGINNING TO WORRY A BIT BECAUSE MY BRAKES SINCE THE RECENTLY LAST TIME I CHANGED MY PADS, THE RESPONSE IN BRAKING HAS BEEN VERY BAD. I DO FEAR FOR MY SAFETY SOMETIMES. ESPECIALLY FOR MY SIBLINGS' SAFETY WHEN I RIDE THEM TO SCHOOL. PLEASE HELP THE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS THAT ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS I AM. *TR

08/13/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/12/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F35AH******
Summary

CUSTOMER STATED SQUEEL NOISE HEARD FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA, BEST HEARD WHEN SWERVING BACK AND FORTH VERIFIED BY HONDA TECHNICIAN ON ROAD TEST. HONDA DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS & LUBED CALIPER SLIDE PINS FOR A TOTAL OF OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF $261.48. SECOND INCIDENT, AGAIN THE METALLIC GRINDING SOUND HEARD FROM THE FRONT END AT 19,344 MILES ON 6/9/12. TECHNICIAN FOUND FRONT BRAKES PADS WORN OUT. HONDA DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AT ANOTHER OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF $265.32. THIRD INCIDENT, AGAIN THE METALLIC GRINDING SOUND HEARD FROM THE FRONT END AT 30,906 MILES ON 8/10/13. TECHNICIAN FOUND FRONT BRAKES PADS WORN OUT. HONDA DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AT ANOTHER OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE OF $528.25! PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT SINCE PURCHASE THE CIVIC HAS UNDERGONE 3 TIMES REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR RESURFACING, I.E., AN AVERAGE YEARLY OCCURENCE WHICH CUSTOMER THINKS IS OUT OF THE ORDINARY. THE LAST SERVICE HAVING THE MOST EXHORBITANT CHARGE FOR THE SAME SERVICE. *TR

08/12/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/12/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

THE BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT LESS THAN 40,000 MILES. I NOTICED A PROBLEM, AND BROUGHT IT IN TO BE CHECKED AND THEY TOLD ME THAT NOT ONLY THAT I NEED NEW PADS BUT I NEED NEW ROTORS AS WELL. THERE IS NO REASON THAT THESE COMPONENTS WORE OUT THIS FAST, ESPECIALLY THE ROTORS. *TR

08/05/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/31/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

CAR BRAKES MAKES SQUEALING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO I REMOVED BOTH FRONT WHEELS AND DISCOVER BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO THE METAL NOW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT,I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND OWNED NUMEROUS DIFFERENT CARS OVER THE YEARS,THIS IS THE FIRST CAR THAT I HAVE SEEN THAT WEAR OUT BRAKES THIS FAST,MOST OF THE CARS I HAVE OWNED LASTED A MINIMUM OF 45,000 MILES SOME LASTED TO ABOUT 90,000 MILES,BY THE WAY I AM A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND I DO NOT ABUSE MY VEHICLES IN FACT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I DRIVE LIKE A OLD LADY. I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A FACTORY SAFETY RECALL,SOME PEOPLE WITH NO MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE MIGHT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THIS CAR AND GET THEMSELVES INTO A HORRIBLE SITUATION SOONER OR LATER. *TR

08/02/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/21/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, SHE HEARD THE BRAKES SQUEAL AS SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

07/22/2013
Components: TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 06/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F20AS******
Summary

ABOUT JUNE 2013 MY TIRES STARTING LOSING AIR PRESSURE SLOWLY, ABOUT 5 TO 10 PSI A WEEK, CAUSING THE TPMS TO SHOW AND ALERT. I WASN'T SURE WHAT WAS GOING ON. I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE 06/22/13 AND HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE TIRE AT THAT TIME IN CASE IT WAS A NAIL. THEY FOUND NOTHING, BUT SAID IT WAS CORROSION ON THE RIM. AFTERWARDS THE LEAKING CONTINUED, SO ON A HUNCH I SPRAYED THE TPMS VALVES WITH SOAP ON JULY 20 AND SAW THEY WERE ALL LEAKING AIR FROM THE THREADED CAP STEM WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE METAL VALVE ON THE WHEEL. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON HONDAS AND WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS ALSO. THE SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO SHOW LEAKS, LEAKS ITSELF ! *TR

07/22/2013
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 06/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

07/22/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE VISOR SPLIT/CRACKED OPEN, AND NOW IT WILL NOT STAY IN POSITION. SO, THE VISOR IS PERMANENTLY DOWN, AND THEREFORE, DECREASING VISIBILITY. *TR

07/03/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/02/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F51AE******
Summary

EXPERIENCED LOUD, GRINDING, NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHILE DRIVING- (NOISE-NOT CONSISTENT). TOOK CIVIC TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSTIC CAME OUT TO BE: BAD BRAKES!! THIS WAS A HUGE SHOCK AND PRICEY SURPRISE!! NOT ONLY DID THE BRAKES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY (IN MINE AND OTHERS OPINIONS) BUT THE DEALER HAD THE AUDACITY TO OVERCHARGE ME. EMBARRASSED TO SAY I PAID: THERE SPECIAL $210. AS AN NAVE 1ST TIME BUYER, I OVERPAID. THE DEALERSHIP TECH WOMAN RIPPED ME OFF. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED, AS I THOUGHT HONDAS ARE RELIABLE AND ECONOMICALLY INEXPENSIVE TO REPAIR VEHICLES. *TR

07/03/2013
Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
Incident Date: 11/18/2011
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B62AH******
Summary

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

06/19/2013
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/04/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F60AE******
Summary

WHILE COMING AROUND A CURVE ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH THE CAR STARTING TO DRIFT AND WHEN I TRIED TO TURN BACK THERE WAS A TON OF STEERING RESISTANCE AND IT SORT OF LOCKED UP. AFTER BRUSHING THE WALL I FINALLY YANKED THE WHEEL ENOUGH FOR IT TO TURN AND CRASHED AGAINST THE OPPOSITE SIDE WALL HEAD ON. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND ALL OF THIS WAS AFTER LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER MY PURCHASE OF THE CERTIFIED PREOWNED HONDA. *TR

06/12/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 05/06/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AT THE HINGE, THIS BLOCKS THE VIEW. HAVE TO HOLD IT UP IN ORDER TO SEE THE LIGHTS. *TR

05/24/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F82AH******
Summary

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

05/18/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/18/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

FRONT BRAKES AT 3MM AFTER 17,000 MILES. STRONGLY RECOMMEND AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS ISSUE, A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND CONSUMERS PAYING OUT OF POCKET. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR

05/17/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 05/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE, FALLING INTO THE FIELD OF VIEW FOR THE DRIVER. THE VISOR FAILED TO REMAIN IN THE RETRACTED (UP) POSITION, AND WOULD FALL BACK INTO THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW, CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION BY RESTRICTING THE DRIVERS VISION. *TR

05/07/2013
Components: TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 05/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F58AE******
Summary

RAPID WEAR ON MY REAR TIRES, SECOND TIME REPLACING THEM IN 9 MONTHS DUE TO THIS ISSUE. VERY DISAPPOINTING FOR HONDA! *TR

05/05/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 05/31/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B88AH******
Summary

THE VISOR HAS SPLIT APART AND WON'T STAY UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS CAUSES A VISIBILITY PROBLEM. *TR

04/08/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/11/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B61AH******
Summary

I KEPT HEARING SQUEELING NOISE ON MY BRAKES SO AFTER TAKING IT IN TO HONDA THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW BRAKES. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IT HAD 8000 MI ON IT AT AROUND 18000 IS WHEN I KEPT HEARING NOISES THEN WENT AWAY. NOW AT 22000 MI I BROUGHT IT INTO HONDA TO CHECK IT OUT AS OTHER PLACES SAID BRAKES WERE FINE. (MAYBE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE AS THEY KNEW IT WAS A HONDA ISSUE?) I THINK THIS IS PREMATURE WEARING OUT OF MY BRAKES AS BRAKES SHOULD LAST APPROX. 30000 MI NOT ONLY 10000-11000 MILES. I WAS TOLD IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO I PAID FOR NEW BRAKES AND KEPT THE OLD PARTS. I'VE READ HONDA HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON EARLIER MODELS AND I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD HAVE EXTENDED TO MY YEAR HONDA CIVIC 2010. *TR

04/04/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 02/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

BOUGHT CAR WITH 63835 MILES AND AT 65000 MILES CAR NEEDED BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTOR REPLACE CAUSE OF BAD WEAR , THEY WERE REPLACE AND NOW AT 73000 MILES I NEED BRAKE PADS AGAIN , BRAKES ON THESE CAR IS THE WORST EVER. *TR

04/03/2013
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 12/25/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F59AH******
Summary

LET ME MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR... THIS IS NOT THE INDICATOR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH BOARD THAT LIGHTS WHEN WEIGHT IS DETECTED UNDER 65 LBS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH APPROPRIATELY DEACTIVATES THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS IS AN INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWING 'SIDE AIRBAG OFF', THAT HAS TURNED ON 3 TIMES IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS, ONLY FOR MAYBE 5-10 SECONDS EACH TIME. FIRST NOTICED ON CHRISTMAS DAY GOING AROUND 20MPH, THE LIGHT TURNED ON FOR MAYBE 5 SECONDS, THEN TURNED OFF. LATEST OCCURRENCE WAS LAST WEEKEND, WHILE SITTING AT THE ATM MACHINE. BOTH TIMES I HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE, THEY RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON IT, AND THERE ARE NO CODES LOGGED TO INDICATE AN ERROR CONDITION, AND OF COURSE, BEING THAT IT IS SO SPORADIC, THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE CONDITION. THIS IS EXTREMELY CONCERNING TO ME BECAUSE I HAVE A CHILD THAT I WANT TO BE PROTECTED BY ANY AND ALL NECESSARY AIRBAGS IF IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT THAT I/WE ARE IN AN ACCIDENT. SO WHICH ONE OF THE 'SIDE' AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING WHEN THAT INDICATOR LIGHTS? ONE? ALL? THE NUMBER OF AIRBAGS THIS CAR HAS, WAS A DEAL-MAKING SELLING POINT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I HAVE REALLY LOST FAITH IN HONDA WITH THIS AND A LOT OF OTHER SERVICE ISSUES. *TR

03/25/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/23/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F54AH******
Summary

BRAKES MAKING SCREECHING NOISE, ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED AT 34,000 HIGHWAY MILES AND NOW 20,000 MILES LATER BRAKES ARE NOT BRAKING PROPERLY , SCREECHING AND CALIPER LEAKING AND BRAKE SENSOR HAS BROKEN OFF. I'VE BEEN A HONDA OWNER ALL MY LIFE AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. DONT EXPECT ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP FROM CORPORATE I WAS BRUSHED OFF. *TR

03/22/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/15/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B66AH******
Summary

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED WHAT SOUNDED LIKE TWO METAL DISCS RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM WHAT I WAS HEARING. THEY LOOKED INTO IT AND FOUND OUT THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE MACHINED AND THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED. I WAS PRETTY SHOCKED THAT AT 22,000 MILES, THIS WOULD NEED TO BE DONE. LUCKILY SINCE I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR LESS THAN A MONTH AGO, THE DEALERSHIP PAID THE COST OF THE JOB WHICH WAS AROUND $200. THIS HAS ME CONCERNED FOR FUTURE USE OF MY CAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TR

03/22/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/10/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

I HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES AFTER 17000 MILES, *TR

03/13/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 4T1BF3EK2BU******
Summary

AT 15000 MILES MY CARS FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTARS ARE WORN OUT, I HAD BROUGHT MY CAR TO HONDA FOR MY 15000 MILE SERVICE, WHERE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO INSPECT BRAKES, YET NO MENTION OF BRAKE ISSUES WERE BROUGHT UP. TWO WEEKS LATER MY BRAKES WERE BAD. I HAVE BEEN READING THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME DEFECT IN THERE HONDA CIVICS. I AM HOPEFUL THAT HONDA DOES A RECALL, TO PROTECT THERE NAME, BECAUSE I WAS ORIGINALLY VERY HAPPY TO HAVE A HONDA, NOW I AM TRULY DISAPPOINTED. *TR

03/06/2013
Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F53AH******
Summary

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

02/04/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/24/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F55AE******
Summary

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC NEW, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES TWICE, FIRST AT 8,044 MILES AND JUST RECENTLY AGAIN AT 15,770 MILES. IT IS APPARENT THIS MODEL HAS A PROBLEM WITH PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR THAT HONDA HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS. *TR

01/24/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/23/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F59AH******
Summary

NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AT 18,645 MILES DURING THREE YEAR LEASE. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER BRAKE PADS LIKE OTHER CAR MAKERS. BRAKE PADS SHOULD NOT WEAR OUT SO QUICK. I DO NOT HAVE 245 DOLLARS FOR EVERY 18 THOUSAND MILES OR LESS TO CHANGE THE BRAKES EVERY 2 YEARS. I HAVE OWNED A CHEVY AND FORD,BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AT 40K MILES PLUS. *TR

01/15/2013
Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/13/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F64AH******
Summary

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

01/08/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/20/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B68AH******
Summary

I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CIVIC WITH 70,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACE THE BRAKES TWICE AND AT MY OIL CHANGE TODAY THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME IN 2 1/2 YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. EACH TIME IT HAS BEEN AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE AND HONDA HAS ACCEPTED NO RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

01/03/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/19/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CIVIC THAT I LEASED IN MAY OF 2010. IT IS NOW JANUARY 3, 2013 AND I HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKES 3 TIMES ALREADY. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES WEARING TOO IMMATURELY. *TR

12/24/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/15/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B64AH******
Summary

BRAKES WEAR OUT TOO FAST: 1ST TIME WAS AT 15000 MILES AND NOT\W NEED AGAIN AT 32000 MILES. I GOOGLED WEBSITE AND FOUND MANY HAS SAME PROBLEM. SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR'S BRAKE SYSTEM. THE MAKER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

12/04/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/28/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B65AH******
Summary

WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES MY BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. DIAGNOSIS CAME FROM LOUD SCREECHING AND WHISTLING NOISE FROM FRONT DRIVERS-SIDE TIRES. HAD NO CONSISTENCY WITH SPEED OR BRAKING - SOMETIMES IT WHISTLED WHILE GOING FAST, SOMETIMES WHILE SLOW, SOMETIMES WHILE TURNING, SOMETIMES WHILE BRAKING. I TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO WORK AND USE THIS CAR VERY INFREQUENTLY. I AM DISGUSTED BY HAVING TO CHANGE BRAKE PADS AT 25,000 MILES - THE MAJORITY OF WHICH IS DISTANCE DRIVING TO FAMILY OUT OF TOWN. *TR

11/29/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/29/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WORN OUT 17000 MILES ON FRONT BRAKES LESS THAN TWO YEARS SINCE THE CIVIC WAS BOUGHT. PAID $287.00 AND HONDA IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE FEES. *TR

11/10/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/08/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

10/10/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/07/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F52AE******
Summary

SQUEALING NOISE COMES AND GOES. MONTHS LATER IT RETURNED AND LASTED FOR LONGER INTERVALS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ALL DRIVING IS DONE LOCALLY. HAVE BEEN A LONG-TIME OWNER OF HONDAS AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. IT IS NOT A "USUAL" ISSUE. THIS IS CLEARLY A POORLY MADE VEHICLE. *TR

10/01/2012
Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/10/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F57AH******
Summary

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

09/25/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/24/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ON OUR NEW HONDA CIVIC, OUR FRONT BRAKES WENT OUT AT 15,900 MILES. OF COURSE, THE SERVICE REPS TRIED TO BLAME THE "HARD DRIVING" WHICH WAS THEIR ASSUMPTION. THEY DID REPLACE THEM, BUT NOW AT 29,000 MILES, THE FRONT BRAKES ARE OUT AGAIN. CLEARLY, HONDA IS USING EITHER POOR QUALITY PADS OR THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. WE ARE TAKING IT IN AGAIN, BUT DON'T HAVE A LOT OF CONFIDENCE THAT THEY'LL DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX THIS. *TR

09/17/2012
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/02/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

BOUGHT DEMO 2010 HONDA CIVIC EX IN DECEMBER 2010, SO IT WAS VIRTUALLY NEW. PROBLEM BEGAN OCCURRING AROUND THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2012, WHEN THE MILEAGE OF CAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. UPON IGNITION, THE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WAS A HIGHER-PITCHED WHIR THAN I WAS ACCUSTOMED TO. THIS HIGHER-PITCHED WHIR WOULD WORSEN AS I ACCELERATED AND AS I TURNED CORNERS. THOUGHT I JUST NEEDED TO ALLOW THE CAR TO WARM UP. THAT SOLUTION DID NOT WORK. TOOK THE CAR INTO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING RACK, AND THAT THIS LEAK WAS DRAINING INTO MY WHEEL BOOTS, BY WHICH I'M GUESSING HE MEANT STEERING RACK BOOTS. I DO NOT HAVE GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF CARS. WAS TOLD THAT SOMEHOW THE DRAINAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID INTO MY STEERING BOOTS WAS CREATING THIS HIGH-PITCHED WHIR. FOR THE FEW WEEKS THIS NOISE WAS OCCURRING BEFORE I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF LEAKS UNDER MY CAR. WAS TOLD THAT UNTIL THE STEERING BOOT WAS COMPLETELY SATURATED WITH POWER STEERING FLUID THAT THERE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY SIGNS OF LEAKAGE UNDER THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THE HONDA CARE WARRANTY COVERS THIS REPAIR. THOUGH I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I BOUGHT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. CAR IS BEING REPAIRED AS I TYPE THIS. WILL POST AGAIN IF I LEARN OF ANY ADDITIONS. *TR

09/10/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/10/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F50AE******
Summary

I OWN A 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX MODEL. MY CAR WAS SERVICED AT 18,800 MILES. I WAS TOLD BY THE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT MY BRAKES HAD TO BE CHANGED. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 6,400 MILES ON IT. I WAS SHOCKED AT THE FACT THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AT ABOUT 12,000 MILES INTO DRIVING THE CAR. BRAKES ARE MEANT TO LAST ABOUT 30,000 MILES BEFORE BEING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HONDA DOES NOT LET THE OWNERS OF THESE CARS KNOW THAT THEY HAVE FAULTY BRAKES THAT THEY WEAR OUT QUICKER. NOR ARE THEY WILLING TO COVER THE COSTS OF EARLY BRAKE CHANGES. *TR

08/31/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/13/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F39AH******
Summary

MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC DX WITH JUST OVER 36,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN GOING THROUGH BRAKE PADS EVERY 10-15,000 MILES. THIS IS ENTIRELY TOO FREQUENT, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS GRINDING AND HAVING ISSUES NOW AS WELL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING ON A VEHICLE THAT IS THIS NEW, AND THE BRAKES SHOULD BE LASTING MUCH LONGER. EVEN A HEAVY BREAKER DOES NOT GO THROUGH BRAKE PADS THIS FREQUENTLY. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BY HONDA TO SEE THAT THE COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP THE BRAKING SYSTEM SATISFACTORILY REFLECT THE QUALITY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND BUILD THAT HONDA REPRESENTS TO ITS CUSTOMERS. THE DOT SHOULD PRESSURE HONDA TO TAKE OWNERSHIP AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THESE ISSUES IN LIGHT OF THEIR PREVALENCE AND THE MANY COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED BY CONSUMERS ALREADY. *TR

08/24/2012
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 08/01/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE SUN VISOR HAS SPLIT OPEN AND WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE UP AGAINST THE HEAD LINER CREATING A VISUAL OBSTRUCTION. I HAVE READ ABOUT A CLASS ACTION SUIT RELATED TO VISORS THAT INCLUDES THE 2009 CIVIC, BUT NOT THE 2010 MODEL. *TR

08/09/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/18/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE BRAKES EMITTED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND ALL OF THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,600. UPDATED 10/11/12*LJ UPDATED 10/15/2012 *JS

08/01/2012
Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/01/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE INTERIOR PASSENGER SIDE IS LEAKING RAIN WATER FROM THE ROOF OR SIDE AIR BAG AREA. *TR

07/29/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/27/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR LIKE EVERY DAY. BUT EVERY TIME I PRESS THE BRAKE I HEARD THE SOUND (METALLIC). I WENT TO THE HONDA SERVICE CENTER. AFTER INSPECTION THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ROTOR WAS DETERIORATED AND THE FRONT PAD IS DAMAGED. I HAVE TO DO THE SERVICING AND ITS A MAINTENANCE ISSUE. SO HONDA WILL NOT PAY ANYTHING! I PAID $289.26 FROM MY POCKET TO DO THE ROTOR RESURFACING AND REPLACE TWO FRONT BRAKE PAD OF MY NEW HONDA CIVIC. WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT? I HAVE THE RECEIPT WITH ME. AFTER SERVICING I FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I CAME BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER. THIS TIME THE SERVICE ADVISER DID THE B*** S*** WITH ME. I TOLD HIM TO DRIVE MY CAR. AFTER DRIVING MY CAR HE UNDERSTOOD THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. SO HE TOOK MY CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER AGAIN AND AFTER 10 MINUTES HE CAME BACK TO ME. HE TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE SCREW WAS BROKEN, THEY REPLACED IT. I WAS SHOCKED!!! I TOLD THEM THAT THEY MISGUIDED ME AND IT COST ME AROUND 300 BUCKS. BUT THE SERVICE ADVISER REFUSED TO AGREE THE TRUTH...THIS IS CRAZY. WHY DO THEY REPLACE MY NEW CIVIC BRAKE FRONT PAD AND ALSO DO THE RESURFACING OF THE ROTOR??...IS THIS CALLED SERVICE...I WANT MY MONEY BACK...FIRST QUESTION IS WHY DO I HAVE TO DO THE RESURFACING OF ROTOR FOR ONLY 18K MILEAGE CAR?? AND SECOND QUESTION IS..IF IT WAS DONE BY MISTAKE..THEN WHY THEY TOOK MY MONEY!!THIS IS ALL CRAZY. *JS

07/27/2012
Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/18/2012
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B65AH******
Summary

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.

07/23/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/20/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F83AH******
Summary

AT 18,000 MILES THE 2010 CIVIC EX BEGAN TO "GROWL" STARTING AT 57MPH. THE RIGHT REAL WHEEL WAS ALSO MUCH HOTTER THAN THE OTHER THREE WHEELS AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE EACH WEEK, TO THE POINT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO BE CHECKED OUT. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE STUCK, AS WELL AS THE BRAKE "SLIDES", AND THAT THEY "ADJUSTED" THEM. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT BOTH BACK TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE "CORDS WERE TORN". AFTER PAYING THE DEALER OVER $360 FOR TIRES AND ADJUSTMENTS, I M FINDING THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS RANDOMLY GET VERY HOT AND SMELL HOT, TO THE POINT OTHERS CAN SMELL IT AS WELL. WHILE THE DEALER SAYS THEY WILL INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE HONDA REP, THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH HONDA CIVIC BRAKES. WHICH SEEMS ODD WHEN THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST HONDA FOR CIVIC BRAKE ISSUES. I AM WRITING THIS NOTE TO YOU SO OTHER HONDA CIVIC OWNERS CAN BE MADE AWARE. I HAVE OWNED 3 CIVICS AND 1 PILOT AND NOT HAD ISSUES UNTIL PURCHASING THIS BRAND NEW 2010 CIVIC EX IN FEBRUARY OF 2010. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEN WINTERS, AND ONLY DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. HONDA SHOULD BE MADE TO OWN UP TO THIS ISSUE OF STICKING BRAKE CALIPERS, AND CORRECT IT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

07/17/2012
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 12/01/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B81AH******
Summary

THE SUN VISOR ON MY 2010 CIVIC IS BROKEN. THE GLUE HOLDING TOGETHER THE PLASTIC MOLDING AND THE FABRIC WITHIN THE VISOR HAS DETERIORATED WHICH MAKES THE VISOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY AND CONTINUOUSLY FALL DOWN. I HAVE FOUND INFO ONLINE THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST HONDA IN 2011 FOR MOST CIVICS BETWEEN 2006-2009 HOWEVER SINCE MINE IS A 2010 IT DOES NOT FALL INTO THAT CATEGORY. YET IS DOES SEEM AS THOUGH THE ISSUE WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE ATTORNEY WHO HANDLED THE SUIT AGAINST HONDA AND IT WAS SUGGESTED I FILE A COMPLAINT HERE TO GET THE WORD OUT THAT THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS SO HOPEFULLY WE CAN EXPAND THE CLASS WITHIN THE LAWSUIT. *TR

07/15/2012
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 05/16/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

07/11/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/11/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B66AH******
Summary

I HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2010 CIVIC, ONLY 15,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD CARS PRIOR TO THIS ONE AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS WRONG AND DANGEROUS! *TR

06/08/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/30/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

PURCHASED CAR NEW FROM HONDA DEALERSHIP. FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 15000 ALONG WITH A FAULTY CALIPER, THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN IN APPROXIMATELY 30000 MILES (6 MONTHS LATER). NOW THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS COMPLETELY OFF AT JUST AROUND JUST OVER 34000 MILES. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THE BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR VEHICLE AS WELL AS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OUT OF CALIFORNIA. DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE VERY WELL COULD BE A LINK BETWEEN THE ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND THE BRAKES. *JS

05/31/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/17/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F20AS******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST (IMA) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED BUT TO NO AVAIL.THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BATTERY WAS ON THE VERGE OF FAILING AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY UNTIL IT HAD COMPLETELY FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE COULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY UNTIL THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO GENERATE A FAILURE CODE INDICATING THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED REPLACING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,400.

05/24/2012
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 05/24/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F56AE******
Summary

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE SIMPLY BY PULLING IT DOWN TO SHIELD THE SUN. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS HAD BEEN REPLACED ALREADY, SO THIS IS THE THIRD TIME. ONCE IT BROKE, IT JUST HANG THERE. SINCE IT DOES NOT STAY UP OR DOWN, IT PARTIALLY BLOCKS THE VIEW OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. IT IS QUITE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION. YOU CAN NOT MOVE IT TO THE SIDE EITHER, ONCE IT BROKE OPEN. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS HONDA SIMPLY WILL REPLACE THE SAME POORLY-DESIGNED SUN VISOR WITH ANOTHER ONE, IT IS GOING TO BREAK AGAIN. THE REASON WHY I POINT THIS OUT BECAUSE THIS WILL BE MY THIRD ONE!!! *TR

05/20/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/19/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

NEED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS - TOTALLY DESTROYED WITH ALL HIGHWAY DRIVING AND LESS MILEAGE THAN ANY OTHER CAR EVER OWNED. $466.57 WITH NO WARRANTY. LUDICROUS THAT THIS WOULD OCCUR AT THIS MILEAGE. COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH NO WARNING. *TR

05/05/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/07/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

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

04/30/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/28/2011
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

I LEASED OUR BRAND NEW 2010 HONDA CIVIC ON 05/31/2010. PRIMARILY I USED THE VEHICLE TO COMMUTE FROM/TO WORK. I AM A VERY RESPONSIBLE DRIVER AND TOOK A GOOD CARE OF THE VEHICLE CHANGING OIL REGULARLY, CHECK LIQUIDS, ETC. WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY ON A SUNNY DRY DAY ON 07/28/2011 IN THE LEFT LANE WITH AVERAGE SPEED 40 MPH, THE TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME SLOWED DOWN AND I APPLIED BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED (DID NOT WORK). I HEARD A METAL SOUND AND PUSHED A PEDAL STRONGER. I THINK THE VEHICLE PROBABLY DID NOT SLOW AT ALL. I TURNED LEFT TO A SHOULDER IN ATTEMPT TO STOP A VEHICLE AND AVOID A DIRECT COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I BELIEVE I COULD GET MUCH WORSE INJURIES IF I HAD NOT DONE THIS TURN. DRIVING IN A SHOULDER I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD AND TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN MY CAR'S TRAJECTORY AND STOP IT IN A SHOULDER, BUT MY CAR FISHTAILED OUT OF CONTROL, CONSISTENTLY DEVIATING TO THE LEFT WHERE CONCRETE HIGHWAY DIVIDER WAS AND DID NOT STOP. VERY LOUD NOISE WAS COMING OUT OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ALL THE TIME SINCE I APPLIED BRAKES, WHICH PROVE THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. I CONSTANTLY TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN IT UNTIL MY CAR COLLIDED IN TO THE VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE. A RESULT OF THIS WAS A FOUR CAR ACCIDENT AND EIGHT BODY INJURIES INCLUDING MYSELF. AND THE WORST PART WAS MY INSURANCE COMPANY CONSIDER IT TO BE MY FAULT!!! I CALLED HONDA SEVERAL TIMES ASKING THEM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR BRAKES INSPECTION BECAUSE OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. AND IT MOST LIKELY WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS/INJURIES IN THE FUTURE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT A CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THEY ADVISED ME TO HIRE A TOW TRUCK $150 ON MY OWN EXPENSE AND BRING A CAR THERE AND HAVE PAID CHECKUP, WHICH CAN BE ANYTHING BETWEEN $500 AND $2,000. MY CAR WAS 18K MILES WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. BE CAREFUL WITH THAT CAR!!! *JS

04/28/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 06/17/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B69AH******
Summary

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

04/14/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 01/02/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B60AH******
Summary

- 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

04/05/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 04/13/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

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

03/30/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 09/25/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F52AH******
Summary

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.

03/24/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 06/01/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F34AH******
Summary

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

03/19/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Incident Date: 03/05/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

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

03/18/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 03/14/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

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

02/23/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 02/20/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

I HEARD A SQUEALING METAL ON METAL NOISE ON MY HONDA CIVIC, AND SO TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IT SERVICED - THE MECHANIC WHO HELPED ME TOLD ME IT WOULD PROBABLY BE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY DISCOVERED THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING --- AT 19,800 MILES. HONDA REFUSES TO COVER THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE UNDER THE "WEAR AND TEAR" CLAUSE OF THE WARRANTY --- BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AT 19,800 MILES. UNACCEPTABLE. WHEN I CONTACTED HONDA ABOUT THE PROBLEM, THEY WERE COLD HEARTED, THE OPERATOR WAS CLEARLY IN INDIA AND DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE - I WILL NEVER OWN A HONDA AGAIN. *TR

01/30/2012
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 12/01/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F97AH******
Summary

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

01/10/2012
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/08/2012
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F88AE******
Summary

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

01/09/2012
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/19/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B68AH******
Summary

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

12/26/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 12/26/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TODAY, MY 2010 HONDA CIVIC NEEDED NEW FRONT BRAKES AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE - 26000 MILES. AT FIRST I WAS SHOCKED. NOW, I AM DEEPLY DISTURBED BECAUSE TODAY, I LEARNED OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT FILED IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA REGARDING BRAKE ISSUES IN 2008, 2009 AND 2010 HONDA CIVICS. SERVICE REP AT HONDA DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR INDICATED THAT BRAKES HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM ON HONDA ACCORDS IN THE PAST, SO MUCH SO, THAT HONDA DID COME OUT WITH AN IMPROVED BRAKE PAD FOR THE ACCORD. I UNDERSTAND THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT HAD BEEN INITIATED DUE TO THE ACCORD PROBLEM AS WELL. HONDA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM WITH RESPECT TO THE CIVIC. HONDA IS FACED WITH A VERY SERIOUS, WIDESPREAD SAFETY PROBLEM ON 2010 CIVICS DUE TO PROBLEMATIC BRAKES. LET'S HOPE THEY STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND DO THE RIGHT THING BY THEIR CUSTOMERS. OUR SAFETY DEPENDS ON THEIR INTEGRITY. *TR

12/13/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 05/12/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

HONDA CIVIC 2010 WAS PURCHASED NEW. AT THE INITIAL SERVICE APPOINTMENT THE VEHICLE HAD 9,000 MILES. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE CHECKED AT THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER. THE ROTORS WERE FOUND TO BE IN VERY POOR CONDITION AS WERE THE PADS. THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER THE SECOND SERVICE APPOINTMENT, THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FRONT BRAKES GRABBING, AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD 18,000 MILES. THIS WAS IN DECEMBER, 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALER AT WHICH TIME THE FRONT PADS WERE FOUND TO BE IN VERY POOR CONDITION, AND WERE REPLACED. *TR

12/09/2011
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 03/24/2011
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA3F23AS******
Summary

THE CAR, A HYBRID, SUSTAINED LEFT SIDE IMPACT TWICE, LEFT FRONT IMPACT, AND RIGHT REAR BUMPER IMPACT. THE FRAME WAS DAMAGED IN TWO PLACES AND REPAIRED. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS OVER $15,000.00, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING 1 IN THE CAR TO BE INJURED. *TR

11/01/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 11/30/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I HAVE A 2010 HONDA CIVIC THAT I PURCHASE IN OCT OF 2009 THAT IS GOING THROUGH BRAKES PREMATURELY. THERE MUST BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT WITH THE CIVIC'S BRAKING SYSTEM. ON NOVEMBER 30TH ON 2010, I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA IN TORRANCE, CA BECAUSE MY BREAKS WERE SQUEAKING. I WAS CERTAIN THAT AFTER ONLY 13 MONTHS AND 12,457 MILES THERE MUST BE SOME SORT OF DEFECT AND THAT MY WARRANTY WOULD COVER THE COST OF ANY REPAIRS. WRONG. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE REP THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY BRAKE PADS AND THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST BECAUSE THE PADS WERE WORN EVENLY AND IT APPEARED TO BE "NORMAL" WEAR AND TEAR. I TOLD HIM THAT I HAVE HAD HONDA'S FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BREAK PADS BEFORE 25,000-30,000 MILES. HE SIMPLY SHOOK HIS HEAD AND GENTLY INSINUATED THAT IT MAY BE DUE TO MY DRIVING HABITS OR THE FACT THAT I LIVE ON A HILL. I PAID THEM $196.59 TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS. ON OCTOBER 31ST 2011, I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM I HAD BEEN HAVING WITH THE POWER DOOR LOCKS (LUCKILY, THIS PROBLEM WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY). WHEN THE REP CAME OUT TO UPDATE ME ON THE STATUS, HE INFORMED ME THAT I HAD VERY LITTLE LEFT TO MY BRAKE PADS. I WAS SHOCKED AND OF COURSE LOOKED AT THE MAN LIKE HE HAD FOUR HEADS. I TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS ONLY A YEAR AND LESS THAN 11,000 MILES (10,993 MILES TO BE EXACT) SINCE I LAST HAD THE PADS REPLACED. ONCE AGAIN, I WAS MET WITH THE SYMPATHY OF A REP SHAKING HIS HEAD AND A "SOMETIMES THAT HAPPENS" COMMENT. I HAVE ALWAYS SWORN BY HONDA VEHICLES, BUT IF I HAVE TO LAY OUT 200 BUCKS FOR NEW BRAKE PADS EVERY 11,000 MILES, I WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE IN THE FUTURE. I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER AND THAT HONDA SHOULD RECALL AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. *TR

10/20/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 10/20/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

BOUGHT 2010 HONDA CIVC IN THE EARLY PART OF 2010. AT THE END OF THE 2010I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES (OVER $ 200.00). IT IS NOW THE END OF 2011 AND I AM BEING TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AGAIN. MY CAR DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 35000 MILES ON IT AND IS BARELY 2 YEARS OLD. I CALLED HONDA TO SEE IF THE BRAKES I BOUGHT IN 2010 WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE NOT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE NEW BRAKES. *TR

10/18/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 02/01/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F34AE******
Summary

THE BRAKES PULL AND MAKE TREMENDOUS NOISE WHEN STOPPING SHORT AND THEY PULL AND MAKE NOISE WHEN TURNING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THEY RUMBLE, SCREECH, AND SKID. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS STICKING. THE CAR IS GETTING 17 TO 20 MILES TO THE GALLON ON SURFACE STREETS AND FREEWAYS WITHOUT THE AIR-CONDITIONING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND HONDA SAYS ALL THE CARS DO IT, SO IT ISN'T A LEMON. THE HONDA CIVIC I TEST DROVE DID NOT DO IT. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME BENT METAL UNDERNEATH THE CAR TOWARD THE CENTER. THE CAR HAD 11 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN DROPPED WHEN UNLOADING IT FROM THE TRAILER. THE SALESMAN WORKED HARD TO SELL ME THIS PARTICULAR CAR. IT FRIGHTENS ME AND IT FRIGHTENS MY PARENTS WHEN WE DRIVE IN IT. I DO NOT THINK IT IS SAFE AND I FEEL THERE IS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN WHEN THE BRAKES GO OUT. *TR

10/13/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 11/08/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F55AH******
Summary

MY VEHICLE WASN'T EVEN A YEAR OLD AND I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED NEW BRAKES. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE BRAKES AND THE ROTOR. I WAS METAL TO METAL. OF COURSE I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PURCHASE BRAKES FOR MY NEW CAR. I ALSO MENTION TO THE MECHANIC HOW MY VEHICLE HESITATED ON OCCASION. NOTHING WAS EVER FOUND WITH THAT. *TR

09/28/2011
Components: PARKING BRAKE
Incident Date: 07/31/2011
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Summary

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.

09/22/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 08/31/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

TECH AT HONDA SERVICE DEALER FOUND FRONT BRAKE-PAD WEAR AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ($325 + TAX). I THINK IT IS PREMATURE FOR A 16K MILEAGE CAR. *TR

09/22/2011
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 09/22/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F57AE******
Summary

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.

09/18/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 02/01/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F57AE******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW HONDA CIVIC IN 3/2010 (IT ONLY HAD 11 MILES). ABOUT 7-8 MONTHS LATER, I NOTICED THE CIVIC WAS MAKING WIERD BRAKING NOISES. IT WOULD COME AND GO. BUT IN 2/2011 (LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER MY PURCHASE) I WAS SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT BRAKING. I ALMOST REAR ENDED SOMEONE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE CAR INTO A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT MY BRAKES AS IT WAS GETTING WORSE AND I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. I WAS TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS AND MY LEFT ROTOR. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 9000 MILES ON IT!!! I PAID $400 BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE BRAKES!! I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE OF MY DRIVING. 7 MONTHS LATER (9/2011) THE BRAKE IS AT IT AGAIN. THIS TIME, THERE WAS NO SQEAKING SOUNDS TO WARN ME, THE CAR SUDDENLY SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS METAL RUBBING ON METAL AND MY CAR WOULDN'T BRAKE. AGAIN, I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS NOT RIGHT! I'VE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLES PRIOR AND NEVER HAD ANY BREAK ISSUES. NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR. HOW AM I GOING TO GET TO WORK? I'M SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLUS, THEY'RE GOING TO TELL ME THE SAME THING AND CHARGE ME ANOTHER $400 WHEN IT'S CLEARLY NOT MY DOING BUT A DEFECTIVE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. *TT

08/15/2011
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 06/01/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F98AH******
Summary

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.

07/10/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 07/10/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F69AH******
Summary

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

07/05/2011
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 06/29/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

LEAVING NASHVILLE, TN, OUR NEW HONDA CIVIC 2010 REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED, COMPLETELY SHATTERING, BUT REMAINING INTACT. IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT THE REAR WINDOW DUE TO THIS. NO FOREIGN OBJECT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD. HONDA SUSPECTS FAULTY GLASS. *KB

06/25/2011
Components: VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/14/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F56AE******
Summary

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

06/24/2011
Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 06/18/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

06/01/2011
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS
Incident Date: 06/01/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F98AH******
Summary

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

05/30/2011
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/15/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F88AH******
Summary

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)

04/25/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 04/15/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F51AH******
Summary

PREMATURE WEAROUT OF FRONT BRAKING PADS AND DISCS ON 2010 HONDA CIVIC WITH 22,000 MILES. THE CAR WAS PRIMARILY DRIVEN HIGHWAY MILES AND IS ONLY 12 MONTHS OLD JUST COMING OUT OF IT'S FIRST WINTER. THE RIGHT FRONT HAD A FULLY WORN OUT PAD AND A HALF WORN OUT PAD ALONG WITH HEAT DISTRESS ON THE RF ROTOR INDICATING CALIPER STICKING AND PAD NOT RETRACTING FROM ROTOR. LEFT FRONT PADS HAD SIGNIFICANTLY UNEVEN WEAR ON THE SAME PAD FROM FRONT TO BACK AGAIN INDICATING SOMETHING IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS STICKING. TOOK THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALER WHERE THEY COULD ONLY REPEAT THE WORD "BRAKE PADS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY". I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT BRAKE PADS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY IF THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND WEAR OUT. IF THEY DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND STICK, OVER HEAT AND DO NOT RETRACT IN THE FIRST YEAR, SOMETHING IS SIGNIFICANTLY WRONG IN THE DESIGN. GM AND FORD HAVE BEEN DESIGNING VERY GOOD BRAKE SYSTEMS THAT LAST 40K 50K OR MORE MILES. WITH THE 2010 HONDA CIVIC, BECAUSE OF SIGNIFICANT UNEVEN PAD WEAR, A "BRAKE JOB" HAS TO BE PERFORMED AT EVERY THIRD OLD CHANGE. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN THAT INVOLVES SAFETY AND THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND GIVEN A FIX. *TR

04/23/2011
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 04/14/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE NIGHT LIGHT NEEDS TO BE TURN ON AND IS SO DIM THAT YOU NEED THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WHICH IS JUST PLAIN BLINDING FOR THE PERSON IN FRONT/ OR COMING TOWARDS ME. *TR

03/14/2011
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 08/24/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1HGFA16876L******
Summary

SUNVISOR ON DRIVES SIDE CRACKED AT SEAM AND UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE UP POSITION. OBSTRUCTING VIEW. HAD TO REMOVE VISOR TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD SAME PROBLEM, TWO MONTHS LATER. DEALER REPLACED NO COST TO ME; HOWEVER, STATED IT THIS OCCURRED AGAIN I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR. BOTH TIME DEALER HAD PART IN STOCK, I FOUND THAT A SUN VISOR WOULD BE IN STOCK. *TR

02/23/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 02/15/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ON JANUARY 17, I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND VEHICLE INSPECTION DONE. MY BRAKES WERE AT 6MM. ON APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY 15, I NOTICED A "METAL ON METAL" SOUND COMING FROM MY CAR. ON FEBRUARY 22 I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD MY BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT'S A 2010 HONDA CIVIC WITH 21,000 MILES. I'VE OWNED IT FOR 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS- SO THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. SEEMS AS THOUGH HONDA CORP NEEDS TO START LOOKING INTO THIS AS THIS SEEMS LIKE ITS BECOMING QUITE A COMMON OCCURANCE AND IT'S EXCESSIVE AND HIGHLY UNACCEPTABLE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA- WHICH IS SAD BECAUSE HONDA IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE CAR TO BUY IF YOU WANT TO AVOID REPAIRS AND BREAKDOWNS!!!!! (THAT'S WHY I BOUGHT THE HONDA- ITS HISTORY OF RELIABILITY AND STAMINA. WELL- THAT IS QUICKLY GOING OUT THE WINDOW UNLESS HONDA CORP DOES SOMETHING!) *TR

01/06/2011
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 01/06/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F5XAH******
Summary

PREMATURE BRAKE SYSTEM WEAR AFTER ONLY 15,000 MI OF CONSERVATIVE CITY DRIVING IN THE SPAN OF 12 MONTHS. *TR

12/07/2010
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 12/06/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES ON MY CAR, MY BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I WOULD HAVE NEVER EXPECTED MY CAR TO NEED NEW BRAKES THIS EARLY, SO I ALMOST DIDN'T TAKE MY CAR IN WHEN IT WAS MAKING A NOISE. I INSPECTED MY CAR TO SEE IF SOMETHING AS STUCK IN THE TIRES OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND AM SHOCKED TO FIND OUT MY BRAKES ARE ALREADY WORN. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH ONLINE, I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR HONDAS. *TR

11/29/2010
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 11/19/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F88AE******
Summary

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

10/29/2010
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/16/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGES16571H******
Summary

TRANSMISSION FAILED REQUIRING IT TO BE REBUILT. *TR

10/14/2010
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 03/06/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A FOURTH TIME AND THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME WHICH CAUSED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TWO PEDALS BEING SO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND SAFETY HAZARD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,843. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 400. UPDATED 01/04/11*LJ THE CONSUMER BELIVED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. UPDATED 01/07/11

09/27/2010
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Incident Date: 09/24/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA4F52AE******
Summary

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

09/13/2010
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 09/02/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F83AH******
Summary

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

08/17/2010
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 08/14/2010
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F58AH******
Summary

2010 HONDA CIVIC - ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. CAR TOTALED. PASSENGERS INJURED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SPEED AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS 70 MPH (APPROX). CAR LEFT FREEWAY AND ROLLED ON FRONT DRIVER CORNER AND SIDE-OVER-SIDE. FRONT PASSENGER CORNER FLATTENED. PASSENGER SUFFERED NECK INJURY(CRACKED VERTEBRA). OTHER PASSENGERS AND DRIVER INJURED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DESPITE SEVERITY OF CRASH. *TR

08/02/2010
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/28/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F84AH******
Summary

PROBLEM WITH THE HONDA CIVIC PAINT JOB. MY 2006 I BOUGHT WITH 18000 MILES ALREADY HAD THE PAINT BUBBLING UP BELOW THE CLEAR COAT IN THE ROOF AND HOOD AND TRUNK, JUST BOUGHT A 2010 NEW AND JUST NOTICED TWO OR THREE SPOTS BEGINNING TO FORM ALREADY, WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER SO IT CAN BE DOCUMENTED THAT CAME LIKE THAT FROM THE FACTORY, GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT ON THE HONDA CIVICS. *TR

08/02/2010
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 07/30/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F51AE******
Summary

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

07/28/2010
Components: EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 07/23/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

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

06/28/2010
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 06/25/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JHMFA36296S******
Summary

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR IS DEFECTIVE AND OBSTRUCTS VIEW OF THE ROAD. IT WILL NOT STAY UP OR FULLY EXTENDED INTO THE WINDOW. *TR

06/22/2010
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/21/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGES16511H******
Summary

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.

06/22/2010
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 04/12/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F34AE******
Summary

GOOD AFTERNOON, MY NAME IS [XXX]AND MY HUSBAND AND I LEASED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC IN FEBRUARY 2010 THROUGH RANDY KUEHL HONDA HERE IN CEDAR RAPIDS. STARTING IN APRIL 2010, WE HAVE NOTICIED PROBLEMS WITH THE BODY/METAL/PAINT WITH THE CAR. WE FEEL OUR 2010 HONDA CIVIC IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND OUR AFARID SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE METAL OF THE CAR. ON, JUNE 14, 2010 WHILE CLEANING THE CAR, MY HUSBAND AND I FOUND ANOTHER DENT ON WHAT WE BELIEVE IS THE PASSENGER INTERIOR KICK PLATE OF THE CAR. THIS DENT JUST APPEARED AND IS A MYSTERY. IF OUR HONDA WAS IN A CRASH WOULD IT PERFORM AS THE METAL IS DENTING FOR NO REASON. WE ALSO HAVE DENTS ON THE TRUCK AND IT APPEARS TO BE GETTING WORSE. WE ALSO HAVE THREE OTHER PAINT/METAL SPOTS ON THE CAR TOO. WE ALSO DEMANDED FOR THE HONDA REP TO LOOK AT OUR CAR BUT THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED. I HAVE ALSO ASK FOR A DIFFERENT CAR AND HONDA IS NOT RESPONDING. WE ARE NOW ASKING FOR A FULL REFUND OF OUR LEASE AS WE PAID FOR THE FULL THREE YEAR LEASE UPFRONT. WE ALSO HAVE SPOKEN TO THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP BUT SAYS WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH HONDA. AND THE SERVICE MANAGER ALSO DOES NOT WANT TO HELP. PLEASE HELP US AS WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING OUR LEASED HONDA CIVIC AS WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT WILL HAPEN NEXT TO THE BODY STRUCTURE, TO THE PAINT AND WHAT NEW DENT WILL APPEAR TO THE BODY OF THE CAR NEXT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

06/20/2010
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 04/14/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG12688H******
Summary

DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BROKE AND NOW FALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A DISTRACTION AND REDUCED FRONTAL VISIBILITY. THIS SEEMS TO BE FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH CIVICS WHEN RESEARCHED ON-LINE. *TR

06/02/2010
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 04/08/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1E3XAE******
Summary

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

05/18/2010
Components: SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 02/10/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

05/17/2010
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 04/26/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA16588H******
Summary

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

05/12/2010
Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES
Incident Date: 05/12/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

04/30/2010
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/14/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1E3XAE******
Summary

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A CLICKING AND POPPING NOISE WHEN STARTED, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE ALSO PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO WOULD NOT POSITION AT 12 OCLOCK. THESE FAILURES OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP THREE DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE DEALER COULD DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,450. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,197.

04/28/2010
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 04/27/2010
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

MY CAR FAILED TO STOP AND BUMPED TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT IN FRONT OF ME AT SLOW SPEED ABOUT 3MPH. *TR

04/22/2010
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 04/19/2010
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG12647H******
Summary

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND REMOVED THE OIL CAP. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THE OIL COMPARTMENT AND THE DIP STICK WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR BLOCK WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 88,000.

04/19/2010
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 03/22/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F53AE******
Summary

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGNAL. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND THE TACHOMETER INCREASED UP TO 2 I/2 RPM. THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ALSO, INFORMED THE CONTACT WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 508. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 923.

04/05/2010
Components: SEATS
Incident Date: 03/05/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

03/31/2010
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 03/20/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 19XFA1F62AE******
Summary

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.

03/04/2010
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 03/01/2010
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F39AH******
Summary

MY NEW HONDA CIVIC (2010) HAS HAD TWO EPISODES OF RANDOM, UNPREDICTABLE ENGINE REVVING, THE ENGINE REVS AS IF I WERE GOING 60 MILES AN HOUR AND THEN SUDDENLY SOMEHOW WENT INTO FIRST GEAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THE CAR DID ACCELERATE AND I HIT A SNOW BANK AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS GOING AROUND 35 MILES PER HOUR, THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T ACCELERATE. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER TOMORROW. IT IS VERY SCARY. *TR

02/27/2010
Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES
Incident Date: 02/26/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFG1B94AH******
Summary

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

02/07/2010
Components: STEERING,TIRES
Incident Date: 11/30/2009
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 2HGFA1F56AH******
Summary

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

6 Recalls

for 2010 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
24/05/2016
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Campaign Number: 16V346000
Manufacture: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

10/01/2017
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V030000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Campaign Number: 17V030000
Manufacture: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

09/01/2018
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V042000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Campaign Number: 18V042000
Manufacture: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

27/09/2018
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V661000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Campaign Number: 18V661000
Manufacture: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

16/05/2019
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V378000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Campaign Number: 19V378000
Manufacture: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

27/06/2019
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V502000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Campaign Number: 19V502000
Manufacture: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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