2007 Honda Civic problems
The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global car line-up.
The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si.
The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia) and the CR-V (which, by extension, was used as the basis for the Honda FR-V).
The Civic is one of the all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 27 million units sold since 1972 as of 2021.
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Common 2007 Honda Civic problems
The Honda Civic 2007 is known for several common problems, which are discussed in detail below.
- Airbag Light Problems: Many Honda Civic drivers have reported the airbag light repeatedly coming on and off, depending on the presence of a passenger. This problem often develops after bringing the car in for a recall associated with the airbags. While the issue is minor, diagnosing and fixing the problem can be expensive and may not be worth it for some Civic owners.
- Vibration and Rattle Issues: Honda Civic owners have reported strong vibrations or a rattle when driving their vehicles or switching gears. Replacing an engine mount can cost between $250 and $500, depending on the parts needed and cost of labor.
- Engine and Transmission Problems: While engine and transmission problems are more common among older model Honda Civics, the 2007 model year is not immune to these issues. Transmission failures or engine block cracks can occur, both of which are extremely costly to repair. If a serious mechanical or electrical problem develops with the Honda Civic, the cost of repairing it may outweigh the cost of selling and replacing it.
- Minor Issues: Other minor issues reported by Honda Civic owners include a failed battery, fading clearcoat, bad wheel bearings, sway bar links and ball joints, minor oil leaks, and A/C issues. While these issues are not as costly as the ones mentioned above, they can still be frustrating for Civic owners.
In summary, the Honda Civic 2007 is known for several common problems, including AC system issues, airbag light problems, vibration and rattle issues, engine and transmission problems, and minor issues. While some of these problems can be expensive to fix, regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent them from becoming serious issues.
What problems does a 2007 Honda Civic have?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Paint And Trim. Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust. ...
- Climate System. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Body Hardware. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Brakes. ...
- Engine Major.
Is 2007 a bad year for Honda Civic?
2007 Honda Civic: Key Points
Reliability ratings are poor, with serious engine problems including cracked blocks. Avoid 2006 through 2009 Civics, and go with a 2010 or newer.
Is a 2007 Civic a good car?
The Honda Civic is refined and economical, with fairly nimble handling and a relatively comfortable ride. The aerodynamic styling of the Civic looks futuristic, but sacrifices ease of access. Pronounced road noise remains a complaint. Stability control is standard only on the EX-L, Hybrid, and Si models.
What is the biggest problem with Honda Civic?
Top Honda Civic Problems
- Airbag Light Due to Failed Occupant Position Sensor. ...
- Bad Engine Mounts May Cause Vibration, Roughness, and Rattle. ...
- Power Window Switch May Fail. ...
- Hood Release Cable May Break at Handle. ...
- Possible Shift Control Solenoid Fault. ...
- Wipers Won't Park Due to Windshield Wiper Motor Failure.
2007 Honda Civic car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Civic problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Visibility problems
- Engine problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Honda Civic vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Honda Civic
The NHTSA has received 1201 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Honda Civic. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Honda Civic vehicles.
2024-04-19
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- VIN: 2HGFA16537H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Coolant leaking out looked at engine block it is leaking from there started to overheating
2024-03-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-28
- VIN: 1HGFA16857L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine block cracked causing coolant leak as confirmed by an ase mechanic. A replacement engine is needed at a cost of $5k-6k. I’m [XXX] old and can’t afford the cost. honda customer service was called and they said it was my responsibility to fix their manufacturing engine defect. honda should be forced to replace these engines. It’s their fault for the defect and need to step up and fix THEIR problems. Instead of forcing [XXX] old and in poor health seniors to fix it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-03-01
Other/I am not sure PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 1HGFA16557L
- Components: Other/I am not sure
- Summary: In the manual it does not show how to use a pool noodle/towel to help with car seats install
2024-01-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-04
- VIN: 1HGFA165X7L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: At just over 130K miles, we have a cracked engine block.
2023-10-24
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- VIN: 2HGFG11837H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Cracked engine block to the front, lower passenger sideof the engine block behind of the catalytic converter. Issue unknowingly began when commuting on the freeway until car was left parked for an hour. Coolant had puddled under the car in that time and upon inspection noted dried blue coolant sprayed all across the under side of the car originating from the cracked area indicating I was still driving when the leak started without any warnings. Given how much coolant leaked over that hour, this could cause rapid engine overheat while driving if the leak remains unknown. After some research, Honda knew about this manufacturing defect for a number of years and issued an extended warranty but those have all since expired, while engines are continuing to crack and fail.
2023-09-21
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-03
- VIN: 2HGFG11857H
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Engine Block Cracked. Coolant all leaked out of water jacket. (concurrent with TSB 10-048) Yes it is available for inspection. Car Over Heated, while traveling at speed. Manufacturer is denying inspection. No warning lamps, or lights.
2023-08-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-03
- VIN: 2HGFA16527H
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission issue reported and the mechanic was surprised bc the car was running very well and I maintain it all the times. Engine light was on as well as the D was blinking Green at the time. Very Safety concerns when the car does have this issues, the car can’t shift to next speed this could lead to a crash anywhere. Of course people start to get upset due to the car doesn’t run as expected on the road. Mechanic changed the 3rd clutch for the transmission but after one week I h am having the same issue again. Transmission issues are very expensive and needs a very experienced mechanic to take care of it. The issue was confirmed by mechanic and certified mechanic place. I had to tow my car and costed my a lot of money. I will attach the communication with the insurance company.
2023-08-03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-03
- VIN: 2HGFA16527H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Transmission issue Started from no where, I keep my car maintained all the time, making sure of oil, other maintenance. Even exterior cleaning. After checking with many places and online they mentioned it’s the 3rd clutch for the transmission. I have the same issue after driving 600 miles. Still trying to find out why this happened.
2023-05-22
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-21
- VIN: 1HGFA165X7L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: cracked engine block
2023-04-30
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-01
- VIN: 1HGFA16577L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine block is cracked and is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk when my car overheats regularly. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representative. There were not indications that the problem would occur, until it overheated the first time in December 2021.
2023-04-04
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-01
- VIN: 1HGFA16857L
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: UNKNOWN. This has been an ongoing problem for years. I finally retired and had enough time to trace it down Water was getting on the floor of my car on passenger side after substantial rainfall. Extended shoulder harness webbing as far as it would go and found webbing soaking wet from water on last 2 feet of webbing that could be exposed and assume webbing still wet hidden within sidewall panel. (Nobody used the shoulder harness on passenger side of car) Taped off sunroof and doors on that side and found when using a water hose, water was getting into the passenger shoulder harness area and also dripping out of shoulder harness sidewall height adjuster. Removed the roof moulding trim strip on right side of roof, inspected, found no body seam sealant had been applied at the factory in the area where roof and side panel of car was spot welded when manufactured. Welds are still ok but an exposed gap was missing body seam-sealant along the area starting about 18 inches aft of windshield. I purchased seam sealant at body shop and applied seam sealant myself. Rechecked for leakage after sealant cure. Was ok. Re-installed roof moulding trim strip. Not sure if any water damage has occurred to shoulder harness mechanism. No apparent binding of mechanism at this time.
2022-12-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-20
- VIN: 1HGFA16817L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2007 Honda Civic with cracked engine block. Problem is well documented yet concealed. Honda knows the car was possibly defective but issued no recall
2022-12-19
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-17
- VIN: 2HGFG12647H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Honda put out a warranty extension of ten years for certain Civic models for a known casting issue that led to a cracked engine block. Rather than issuing a recall, they settled some law suits and did a warranty extension. I recently purchased a 2007 Civic from a relative who was unaware of the warranty extension. The car is five years passed the warranty expiration and Honda will do nothing to assist with this very well known issue! I find it completely unfair and unprofessional of Honda to offer no assistance for an issue they admitted full fault to! I now have a cracked engine block and no help from the once reliable auto dealer. I would be more understanding if this wasn't an issue that causes catastrophic failure, but this is unacceptable. I firmly believe that Honda should issue a recall for the known issues and resolve them in a responsible manner.
2022-09-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-11
- VIN: 1HGFA16537L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine block failure leaking coolant in cylinders 3 and 4. According to Honda Civic forums, this is a common problem with the 2006-2009 Honda civics.
2022-08-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: 1HGFA16557L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK
2022-08-02
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-23
- VIN: 1HGFA16897L
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Both sun visors (driver and passenger) fail to stay in their position, resulting in them rotating down, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD; OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY THRU FRONT WINDSHIELD. Additionally because the visors don't stay in their position, they hang down creating AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY HAZARD to any unsuspecting occupant getting into or out of the vehicle because you STRIKE YOUR HEAD ON THE MISPOSITIONED VISORS. The driver side visor on our vehicle has been replaced twice (10-21-2010, mileage 21188 and 7-3-2012, mileage 27839 under TSB). It is well over due needing to be replaced a third time. It appears only after a class action lawsuit Cooper v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., did Honda issue TSB 11-031 to replace driver side (ds) visors. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONSEQUENCE, OBSTRUCTED VISIBILITY AND IMMEDIATE STRIKING HAZARDS HAVE NOT BEEN ADDRESSED AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR. I have contacted, 8-1-2022, Honda's Customer Service and reported this reoccurring issue to them and they said they have no obligation to address the visor issue due to the age and mileage limitations established in THEIR service bulletin. Our vehicle has only 97591 miles on it. Well below the mileage limit. What gives them the right to establish the duration of liability for their defective product? SAFETY SHOULD BE THEIR NUMBER ONE CONCERN. Please give me some guidance as to how to proceed to address this immediate safety issue with my vehicle. This inherent problem revealed itself 4 years after purchase. Honda has NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. Please send me a response you received this submission. Thank you. PS How do I attach a video of visors rotating unassisted?
2022-07-15
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-11
- VIN: 2hgfg11807h
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: Block engine started leaking coolant all of a sudden car never overheated.This happen while I was driving in freeway all I saw was smoke coming from under my hood.i had quite a few a cars in my life and I never seen a block engine just leaking coolant from 2 places in the front and if I’m not mistaken 2 more in the back of block Car is available for check up no one but me has checked this out
2022-06-28
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-27
- VIN: 1HGFA16887L
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: I have a 2007 Honda Civic with 129K miles. 5/27/2022: First, we had a leak on drivers side and had to replace the steering rack, tie rod ends, hoses which cost $3K. Exactly a month later, my car started leaking from the passenger side. They stated the engine block is cracked and need a new engine. There was a recall but since it is past the 10 year mark, they will not fix it. It wasn't even a true recall bc we got absolutely NO communication about this! I am not spending another $4K to get a new engine. This is completely ridiculous and irresponsible of Honda!!!
2022-05-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-01
- VIN: 2hgfg12697h
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Purchased vehicle from private owner. After a year the car began overheating, took in to auto shop for repair and was advised of a cracked engine block. Shop advised of recall on block and referred me to Honda. Honda denied my claim and advised to me the recall was expired.
2022-04-25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-30
- VIN: 2HGFG11667H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Originally this happened 2 years ago.. The bracket where my serpentine pivot arm and my alternator mounts to my engine block. Well those bolts broke the holes they screw into on my engine block. Jb weird this together temporarily till finding a better fix. My engine block is the cast aluminum so u can't well anything on there to hold the screws in. The other day I am driving my car and the bolts just came out while driving causing my belt to slip off and I couldn't turn my steering wheel.
2022-03-22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-07
- VIN: 2HGFA16557H
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at 5MPH and parking in front of her residence, she noticed that smoke was coming out of the hood of the vehicle and the vehicle was overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the smoke was originating from the engine compartment. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with Honda Technical Service Bulletin Number: 10-048. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic test. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine block had cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that they could not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
2022-03-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-01
- VIN: 1HGFA16837L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I purchased this Honda Civic In February 2022. I immediately had to have a O2 Sensor replaced. A few days later the car starting running hot and all the antifreeze leaked out. I replaced the antifreeze and had several mechanics look at it. Now the Honda dealer tells me the Engine block is cracked. I know Honda settled a class action lawsuit for this exact reason (engine block cracked) in Honda Civics 2006-2009. Now I can't use my car. I need your assistance in getting my car repaired by Honda due to the nature of the history of the Engine Crack recalls. Thank you
2022-02-09
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-09
- VIN: 1HGFA15807L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V346000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
2022-01-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1HGFA16827L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My engine block has cracked. I own an 07 Honda Civic. It overheated on the road and the only way to get it home was drive 15-20 mph even on highways. Honda knows there was a manufacturing defect from 06-2010 and all they did was extend the warranty from ten years of date of purchase. Meaning all of us who bought ours from another owner aren’t covered anymore. This keeps happening time and time again with countless Honda owners. It’s time something is done about this.
2022-01-09
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-04
- VIN: 1HGFA16857L
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: My Civic was diagnosed with a cracked engine block, an issue known by Honda to be problematic, as they issued an extended warranty on the engines that ended in 2018. However, the extension has expired despite the fact that many Honda owners continue to experience this problem (see https://www.8thcivic.com/threads/documenting-cracked-engine-block-for-those-out-of-the-warranty-coverage.609546/page-7). This issue should be considered more serious than just an extended warranty, as an engine leaking coolant could easily overheat and cause serious problems on a road trip, especially in the part of the country I live in (Montana), where summers are hot and dry and wildfires are easily ignited. The Carfax report for the vehicle I own--which I purchased used in September 2021--suggested that this would be the perfect vehicle to buy, with a regular maintenance history and lower-than-usual mileage. No indication at all of an extended warranty or potential issues that I should be aware of. Fortunately a friend discovered the issue when he noticed coolant leaking when he changed a tire for me rather than me discovering it while driving to Colorado or Michigan to visit family, when the engine may have indeed leaked enough coolant without me noticing to cause serious problems. I am attaching the report from the mechanic who diagnosed the issue, which I sent to Honda to open a case for assistance with a repair (which they declined, citing the expiration of the extended warranty).
2007 Honda Civic recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2007 Honda Civic.
2019-06-27
- Manufacturer: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
2019-05-16
- Manufacturer: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
2018-04-26
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
2017-08-31
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
2017-01-10
- Manufacturer: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
2016-05-24
- Manufacturer: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
2007-11-01
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
2007-09-05
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
- Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
2007-09-05
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
- Consequence: FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Negative 2007 Honda Civic car reviews
Positive 2007 Honda Civic car reviews
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I waited for almost four months for my hybrid, but it was definitely worth the wait. I've been driving it for two months now, and I have no complaints. I really appreciate the gauge layout, and I don't mind the emergency brake handle. I've had a few cars in the past that I couldn't see the front of from inside, but this one is just fine. I was a little worried about the acceleration at first, but I had no problem passing someone on my first day with the car. I wasn't sure how it would handle the Minnesota cold, but it did great. This car really teaches you to drive efficiently. I was getting around 50mpg when it was warmer, but it dropped a bit in the cold. I'm not sure if global warming is real, but just in case it is, I'm trying to do my part to pollute as little as possible.
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Just like the other 4 Hondas we have had in the family, this one has reached 150,000 miles and is just getting broken in. We have only needed to perform routine maintenance over the years. Now it's time for one of the kids to inherit it as we upgrade to the 2016 model. We couldn't ask for a better or more reliable car. It gets 42 MPG on the highway and 35 around town. Even in Socal driving, it still gets 35 MPG. This car is great and we won't be trading it in!
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This car is so much fun! The ergonomic design is almost perfect, and the handling is tight. The acceleration is surprisingly good too. I bought this car for my wife, but now I'm thinking of getting one for myself.
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The car is incredible! The handling and performance of that vehicle would leave you speechless. The sound of the I-Vtec motor is more than great. Honda should be proud of this beauty.
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This car is definitely worth the investment! As someone who has been driving BMWs for over two decades, I was hesitant to switch to a commuter car for work and shopping. However, the new 07 Civic EX Sedan caught my eye with its affordable price and great features. While it may not have the same solid build quality as a BMW, I still believe it deserves high praise. It's the perfect car for day-to-day driving and running errands!
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2007 Honda Civic Problems and Complaints - 57 Issues
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Problem with your 2007 Honda Civic? Our list of 57 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2007 Honda Civic.
How Common Are Civic Problems? | 8th Generation Honda Civic ...
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Oct 21, 2014 ... How Common Are Civic Problems? · 1. Cracked engine block --- pretty rare, no way to predict, and only applicable to the R18 motor (i.e., non-Si ...
Honda Civic Problems - What's Wrong With My Civic?
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Feb 10, 2020 ... The 2007 Honda Civic seems to be a magnet for minor to major car problems. The most costly issue by far is a tendency to develop a cracked ...
2007 Honda Civic Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
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2007 Honda Civic: Key Points · Reliability ratings are poor, with serious engine problems including cracked blocks. · The base engine has good efficiency, and ...
Common Problems with 2007 Honda Civic Transmission - Q&A
https://www.justanswer.com/honda/3b5nj-2007-honda-civic-si-intermittent-transmission.html
Mar 27, 2010 ... This is a very common issue and honda does have a technical service bulletin for the 3rd gear issue. Unfortunately it reuires installing a new ...
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Claude Christiansen 2025-01-03
I had my 2007 EX coupe for 80,000 miles and 6 years. Throughout my ownership, I learned that Honda is a reliable brand that stands behind their products. Whenever there was a recall, Honda was quick to address the issue. For example, I received a recall notice for a bolt failure on the water pump pulley. Unfortunately, the bolt broke and the pulley fell out of the engine bay, causing damage to a belt. However, Honda fixed the issue for free and I was back on the road in no time. I also received a recall notice for a visor failure, which was promptly replaced free of charge. Although I had to replace a motor mount at my own expense due to a TSB, Honda was quick to address the issue and provide a solution. In the fifth year of ownership, I noticed that the paint on the roof had rapidly oxidized under the clearcoat, which was disappointing. However, Honda recognized the issue and repainted my Civic for free. Finally, I learned of a TSB for engine block failure, which could cause the block to crack and leak coolant. Honda extended the warranty to 10 years to cover this issue, which gave me peace of mind. Overall, I enjoyed owning my Civic and appreciated Honda's commitment to addressing any issues that arose. The potential engine block problem was concerning, but I was able to sell the car while the warranty was still in effect.
Horace Nolan 2024-11-29
Hello! I wanted to share my experience with my Honda car. I bought it brand new and have taken good care of it, but unfortunately, I've had some issues. I've had to replace the tires twice and even though I have them rotated regularly, the guys at the shop say they have uneven wear. The rear tires are also quite noisy. Additionally, my sun visor broke. I'm hoping that Honda will consider doing a recall on this model year, as I believe it may be a factory defect. I'm a bit disappointed, but I'm hopeful that Honda will stand behind their product. Thank you for listening to my concerns.
Demarcus Macejkovic 2024-11-10
I purchased this car used with 32,000 miles and have since driven it for 64,000 miles. While it is a great looking car and enjoyable to drive, I have experienced some issues with its build quality and reliability. Unfortunately, the rear control arms caused damage to two sets of tires, but I am currently working with Honda to resolve this issue. On one road trip, a sensor failed and I was unable to exceed 50 miles per hour, which was concerning for safety reasons. Additionally, the dome lights and third brake light have been intermittent. Recently, I had to replace the motor mount due to excessive vibrations and noise when shifting from park to reverse. The road noise can also be quite loud. Overall, my experience with Honda has been disappointing.
Kiley Weissnat 2024-08-26
Hello! I have a 2007 Honda Civic EX coupe with only 99k miles. Unfortunately, due to a manufacturing defect, the engine block has cracked. I found out that Honda has a service bulletin #10-048 which states that the 2007 Civic and other years have a manufacturing defect. On Dec. 25th, 2017, while on my way to my family's house for Christmas, my Civic started overheating and I had to pull over to the side of the road due to the overheating and smoke coming from the engine. After looking under the hood, I saw that there was no coolant in the reservoir and I couldn't detect a coolant leak. The next day, Dec. 26th, 2017, I replaced the thermostat on my Civic presuming that the thermostat was sticking and coolant was not circulating. Unfortunately, that was not the case because yet again the next day, Dec. 27th, 2017, it overheated and I had to pull over to the side of the road and noticed a severe coolant leak coming from the engine block. When I got the car home, I did some research and noticed a Honda service bulletin (above) and saw that we were not the only ones having this issue. We called American Honda and they started a case for us and recommended that we take it to our local Honda to be inspected further. We made an appointment for the inspection and after Honda inspected it, they diagnosed it with a cracked engine block. This is due to their faulty, defective product. I believe that Honda should stand behind their product and fix the issue. This car was meticulously maintained by my local Honda and has been in the family. We were never notified of this bulletin, or else we would have brought our Civic in sooner before the supposed extra 10-year warranty expired. It shouldn't matter how many years have passed; Honda knows that this is an ongoing issue and it will continue to happen if it doesn't get taken care of the right way. This could potentially be a dangerous situation, and I believe Honda needs to step up and take responsibility.
Lavon Doyle 2024-07-23
Honda has acknowledged that engines in 2006-2009 Civics have a tendency to develop engine block cracks as they age, and extended the warranty to 10 years. Although we experienced this problem when we were stranded many miles from home, we have confidence in the quality of our well-maintained Civic. While we have had other maintenance issues with this and other Hondas, we believe that these are isolated incidents. Although we are past the extended warranty period, we appreciate Honda's acknowledgement of the issue and their efforts to address it. We remain loyal to the Honda brand and look forward to continued reliability and performance from our vehicles.