Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-09-043 | 07/12/2011 | 10039384 | Honda: the steering feels heavy and there is a stored trouble code. there is a malfunction of the power steering. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| SB-09-028 | 07/16/2009 | 10030874 | Honda: clunking, popping, or clicking noise from the front while turning either left or right at slow speeds. the steering gearbox mounting bolts are not torqued correctly. *pe | 12/16/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while stopped, there was a banging noise heard from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the steering rack would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while stopped, there was a banging noise heard from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the steering rack would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. kmj | |||
| 02/15/2013 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while stopped there was a noticed a banging noise in the steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the steering rack would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximately mileage was 30,000. da | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I was turning on from a left lane into a left lane separated by a cement divider; the car went over the cement divider and almost overturned. at night with normal lighting and normal speed. i have had another incident 3 months prior making a right turn. i noticed carefully by comparison of the exact position of similar make sedan cars; this car has the mirror attached to the door panels and presents a hazard (has 2 blind spots) making it especially dangerous at night with low beam lights and old painted divider lines. it needs immediate action and recall so the dealers can reposition the mirrors. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 80000 | ||
| I was turning on from a left lane into a left lane separated by a cement divider; the car went over the cement divider and almost overturned. at night with normal lighting and normal speed. i have had another incident 3 months prior making a right turn. i noticed carefully by comparision of the exact position of similar make sedan cars; this car has the mirror attached to the door panels and presents a harzard (has 2 blind spots) making it especially dangerous at night with low beam lights and old painted divider lines. it needs immediate action and recall so the dealers can reposition the mirrors. | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Car started at usual time around 8 am and started vibrating. a very loud exhaust noise started to begin and the car began shaking. the vibrating noise was so loud and everyone in the car could feel the vibration. the front steering wheel as well as the seats were also shaking. vibrating continued throughout the day and was gone at times when this first began but as days went by it became louder and more obvious by others outside of the car. the car now continues to vibrate not only in the morning but at all times of the day. it shakes at park, drive, and reverse. car is very uncomfortable to drive and the noise can become very distracting. the car also vibrates so much during these times that i am afraid that something will happen on the highway and am worried about this. honda dealer will not cover this under power train warranty because the car is now passed the warranty for power train which is 5 year/60,000 miles. please look into this matter. it seems very common as i researched online and many people are having this issue on their honda's which most seem after the 2005 models, more common around 2007 + 2008 models. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Car started at usual time around 8 am and started vibrating. a very loud exhaust noise started to begin and the car began shaking. the vibrating noise was so loud and everyone in the car could feel the vibration. the front steering wheel as well as the seats were also shaking. vibrating continued throughout the day and was gone at times when this first began but as days went by it became louder and more obvious by others outside of the car. the car now continues to vibrate not only in the morning but at all times of the day. it shakes at park, drive, and reverse. car is very uncomfortable to drive and the noise can become very distracting. the car also vibrates so much during these times that i am afraid that something will happen on the highway and am worried about this. honda dealer will not cover this under power train warranty because the car is now passed the warranty for power train which is 5 year/60,000 miles. please look into this matter. it seems very common as i researched online and many people are having this issue on their honda's which most seem after the 2005 models, more common around 2007 + 2008 models. | |||
| 08/07/2011 | 40000 | ||
| There is a recall for belt auto tensioner on a 2006 honda civics which usually leads to power steering failure. i own a 2008 honda civic(which is the same model). as checked an my recent visit, i was notified by my dealer that i will be leading to the same problem. although a 2008 model is not covered, it should be covered because this is a safety issue. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 16000 | ||
| Front suspension steering there is a clonking or snapping sound when turning or making a u turn left. took it to the honda dealer and there was no cause for the noise. the dealer replaced the entire left front assembly; left drive shaft, cv joint, hub and bearings. then the dealer checked the rack and pinion and found that they were not torqued correctly and was reset to factory specs. well one year later the clonking and snapping sound slowly returned. and while making slow left turns. it happens on and off. now its passed warranty. | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while turning right at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel locked and would not turn. the vehicle was carefully driven home where it was parked. an independent mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the contact that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000. sm. | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving approximately 5 mph making a right turn the power steering stopped function in the middle of oncoming traffic. the steering locked up and would not turn. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home by applying excessive force to the steering wheel. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000. ds | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 7000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving highway speed 50, 60, or 73 mph the vehicle vibrates in the front and rear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure; the vehicle was aligned; however the failure wasn | |||
| 07/04/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Leading up to the failure, it was necessary ziggle the steering wheel in order to turn the key and start the car. on july 4, 2010 the ignition totally seized - stranding the driver. it was necessary to tow the car to a dealership. honda advised the car was just out of warrenty. the following parts were replaced at a cost of $1026.00: ignition switch, dummy sidewinder and the lock assembly / steering. in a letter to honda we stated that the part hadn't been reasonably durable and that the warrenty didn't apply. the car ignition failed long before it should have. honda agreed to pay $653.00 towards repairs in response to our letter. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while traveling 20 mph the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning locking the steering wheel. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where the main fuse and battery were replaced; the dealership also stated that the failure occurs whenever water enters the vehicle. while still at the dealership the contact informed the dealership that she noticed a clanking sound coming from the steering wheel, the dealership replaced the steering gear box ,steering rack, and right drive shaft. a few months after having the steering wheel repairs the failure recurred, the vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the failure was repaired. the contact then took the vehicle in for routine maintenance and informed the dealership that she could still notice the clanking sound; the dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 20000. | |||
| 06/25/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| About brakes in honda civic ex 2d coupe. heavy pulsation when braking and squeak noise even if drive in low speeds. it is happening < 10k and > 20 k. need honda to care of this where are dealers are charging heavy some. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 5700 | 1 | |
| New 2008 honda civic lx. 5,700 miles power steering whining and intermittent loss. pump replaced by dealer on warranty. 7,600 miles whining noise resumed. back to dealer. p/s fluid found to be leaking from seals/boots on p/s rack. p/s rack replaced on warranty. loaner vehicle provided. good response by dealer (majestic, warwick, r.i.). *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/27/2008 | 3000 | 40 | 01/22/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle became difficult to turn and the contact heard a squeaking sound underneath the hood. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for service, but the failure still persists. the current mileage was 5,200 and failure mileage was 3,000. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 11/28/2008 | 3549 | 1 | 09/16/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that she owned a 2006 honda civic and had constant issues with the rack and pinion and power steering. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the entire part of the steering system containing the rack and pinion. a month and a half later, the failure recurred and she decided to trade the 2006 in for a 2008, in hopes that the failure would be resolved. two months later, at 3,500 miles, the power steering was leaking just like the 2006 honda civic. the parts were replaced on the 2008. the dealer stated that there was a three week back order for this particular part that keeps failing. the failure mileage was 3,500. updated 01/29/09.*lj updated 01/30/09. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed a loud popping noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that front passenger axle had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 105,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 30200 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 honda civic lx. the contact stated that when driving at low speeds she noticed a loud noise when making turns. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the front driver and passenger axles had fractured and needed to be replaced. this failure had occurred 3 times prior and was repaired for the front driver and passenger axles. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they opened a case. the failure mileage was approximately 30,200. tb | |||