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This is an issue which needs to be addressed by Honda. I believe that a software update should resolve this issue.
The dealer admitted the is a bulletin out on this front bumpers but if the driver hits anything while driving the warranty is void!!! I will get it looked at Monday December 7th by the warranty guy there. They had better explain why so many drivers are experiencing conneting failures in this way.
I did a search and found other Civic owners with bumpers that had popped loose in the same way and the same spot.
Is this not cause for Honda to step up and repair these poorly designed bumpers or bolt connections???
Frustrated in Calgary
I let the original dealer kept the car for a whole day to test, they told me they could not find anything wrong. I sent the car to other two Honda dealers, they gave me similar excuses as case #55, one dealer even told me; this is the way Honda designs the 2009 Civic. I also wrote a letter to Honda North American headquarter in California, a customer service agent called me back but later I could never catch him again. Frankly speaking, I don’t know how should I handle this situation.
Ms. harley2003, do you have any reply back from Honda or NHTSA?
It's not a biggie, it still plays all folders; but it is confusing. Listening to the same CD on another player makes it even more confusing, 'cuz I always need to remember the difference in folders.
Anyone has the same issue? If yes, any fix for that??
courtney
This year 2011, I was in Chicago for the day, not too cold outside, the car sat for 5 hours when I came back to the car, I could not use my remote to open the door. I used the key, got in and tried to start the car, it was deader than a door nail. I took the car to the dealer and they cked it out and said that there is noting wrong with the car.
I feel that there are electrical issues, but the service manager said that since my warranty is expired, that it would cost over 2000.00 to pull the interior to see if we may have a bare wire issue. I still owe 11,000 on the car and am totally frustrated as I bought this honda thinking it would be dependable and reliable. I am not seriously considering getting rid of the vehicle. Any thoughts from anyone on this problem?
However, if I have the AC off, no problems. It accelerates like it normally should.
I've had my Civic for 2 years, this Summer (2011) will be third Summer season that I have my Civic and I had the AC running the previous 2 Summers and didn't have this problem.
Is anybody having anything related to this?
I have a question of my own. My sister has been out of the country this summer so I've been driving and maintaining the car. Over the past few years of ownership we have done the aforementioned window repair, I've bought new tires, new spark plugs (currently at about 109k now) etc. I've gotten several alignments done at the dealership, but the car seems to pull to the right. Any thoughts?
Also, we recently replaced the front brakes/rotors because the cars steering wheel would shake horribly when braking from highway speeds. They also had to replace the brake fluids. This resolved the steering wheel shake, but now I feel like I have to use A LOT of force to pull the emergency/parking brake up. What could that be?
Did you take your to the dealer? If so, did they find a resolution?
My car has 19,500 miles on it and I bought in July of 09.
Also, there was something wrong with my hand brake. I had my brakes recently replaced and a week after, I tried to pull up on my hand brake while parked on a slanted driveway and I could not pull it up..AT ALL. It was totally stuck. Turns out when they did my brakes, they adjusted them too tight..easy fix.
My complaint: Called ahead to the Honda service department to ask for a loaner while the car was in the shop. The girl said no, because it will not take them more than 5 hours to fix the car.
Car was at Honda: 8:45 AM
Called Honda at 1:45PM - still don't know what is wrong
Get a call from Honda at 3:00PM - diagnosed broken right engine mount and brakes adjusted too tight.
5:30PM - Car is done
That is way more than 5 hours. I asked how the engine mount could break. Service guy says I don't know, it just happened.
I am seriously thinking about looking into a Hyundai Veloster. I've had my car in Honda at least 5-6 times since I bought it brand new in August of 2009.
In cold weather, my 09 Civic still starts roughly. When I say cold, I don't even mean THAT cold. It's been sitting all night in 50 degree weather and in the morning it turns over super rough. What gives?
Thanks
By the way, no leaks detected.
Any ideas?
I know mine is a different generation, but i have trouble getting mine to start like once a week now. I have a '15 EX-L, and i loved my push button start until recently. I have to push the button a few times when i get this issue. the first few times it tries really frickin hard and flutters like its starting, but just doesnt. I've always been able to get it started eventually though. one time i got a little smoke from my exhaust though and it scared me. that day it didnt start until the 5th full time i tried it, and it just stumbled/putted to life when i saw some smoke come out.
but yeah, 15 secs of cranking is normal? Yeah right, my push button only tries starting for 10s and stops, so why would a key be diff? and 15s is an eternitiy when you have people in your car just looking at you nervously!!!