Honda civic problems 2006 honda civic engine problems. It lasted 12 miles before death and not a single warning light came on. Look for coolant leaking from cracks in the block at the points shown below. The engine block on my 2006 honda civic cracked, and the car broke down today. Coolant leaking problems of the 2007 honda civic part 1. This prompted honda to recall a number of vehicles and extend their warranty for these models to increase customer confidence in the model. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to. It is our understanding that in addition, the vehicle needed a radiator and a head gasket due to the customer running the vehicle hot for an extended period of time.
Yes not every cracked block is being reported but its a big enough deal so that quite a few would be. Types of plansbenefits offered on honda plus for new comprehensive plans. What percentage of 20068 honda civics develop a cracked engine block. My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they determined was due to a design flaw. Under warranty claim information and mandatory photo requirements, the photo criteria have changed.
After a 35 minute commute to work, as i get out of my vehicle, i would notice a burnt coolant smell. These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty youtube. Surface corrosion of body panels d indicates that with honda plus, you will receive additional time and kilometer coverage dependant upon plan. The engine block is the only part covered under a warranty extension. This is a known problem with 2008 and other civics of that era.
Honda extended warranty to 8 years from purchase date 1 reports. When there was a tsb for the cracked engine block issue of 8th gen civics, the warranty was extended specifically only for the replacement of the short block, for 10 yearsunlimited km. I have a crack in my engine block and its not part of the extended honda 10 year warranty for 0608 civics for. I brought my vehicle to my mechanic and as soon as i mention the word coolant. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done 2008 honda civic lx coupe answered by a verified mechanic for honda we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Honda civic coolant leak engine block warranty youtube. If you recently bought a new or newer honda crv or civic, youre going to want to listen to this news. Honda issued a tsb for engine, cooling system overheatingcoolant loss and the crack was the source of this issue. Some thirdparty honda warranty providers dont extend coverage for vehicles with high mileage, but protection for vehicles with 100,000 miles or more is available from carchex. I purchased it new from a honda dealer and just recently starting experiencing a coolant leak. My used 2008 honda civic was overheating and i dropped it off at my garage for evaluation. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block.
Found out yesterday 09232009 after my honda civic lx with 71,000 miles overheated that i, too, had a cracked engine block. Honda issued a tsb to dealer service departments a few years ago instructing them on the specific areas on the engine block where these cracks may show up. Fortunately i got the letter with the extended warranty information. Honda care exclusionary coverage is the best type of coverage available at any price. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the. Cracked block in 2008 honda civic auto typeclass car. If richs car iswas still under warranty when it happened, theyre supposed to fix it. Honda civic problems 2007 honda civic engine problems. Free engine replacement for 20062009 honda civics warranty extended to 10 years for cars with engine block cracks and leaking coolant. Honda corporation the customer had the engine block replaced at a honda dealership. Honda civic 2007 the engine leaked coolant without warning and overheated. My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they. Dont know if this will help anyone else but i have a 07 honda civic ex. This is true for most of teh 2006, 2007 and 2008 civic sedans with a short block.
The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days with a complete engine block swap woot woot no issues. Honda civic engine block crack issue elliotts help forums. I am just 3 months outside of the 10 year warranty on the engine block. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the original date. Well it finally happened to me yesterday, as i drove off the freeway, my 2006 honda civic started smoking and my temperature rise to a 100%. Truedelta honda civic technical service bulletins tsbs. It is a defect known by honda but because the car is out of warranty they refuse to do anything about it anonymous, oh 2006 honda civic ex 1. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty to 8 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit. Get the best deals on engine block parts for 2010 honda civic when you shop the largest online selection at.
On some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. Dealer stated honda would cover replacement of the engine block under the extended warranty. Purchasing a honda extended warranty can give you the peace of mind you need as your vehicle gets into the higher mileage zonessomething hondas are known for. Honda sold over one million civics in the affected years 2006 2008 and there are 289 total complaints on carcomplaints, something like a.
On 2142019, my mechanic informed me that my engine block was cracked and was under warranty. Engine block parts for 2010 honda civic for sale ebay. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. I dont own a 2006 onwards honda civic but i was just going through some websites and found this horrifying forum with a discussion regarding 2006 onwards honda civic 1. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done. Shortly after buying the car used i discovered it was losing coolant fml i proceeded to try a pressure test, which it passed and other minor checks. The honda civic is available as a coupe or a hatchback. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the warranty. Honda settles class action over defective civic models.
A california judge on thursday approved a deal allowing american honda motor co. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the. Honda extended the warranty for as much as 8 years covering the coolant leak, so if. My 2008 honda civic reaches its end of life a couple weeks ago when the block cracked. Apparently once these motors cross a mileage of 70 80k, the blocks on these engine crack open followed by coolant leakage and over heating. Look for coolant leaking from the engine block cracks typically behind the engine. Exclusionary coverage, commonly referred to a bumpertobumper coverage, covers every part and component on your honda, unless it is specifically excluded. This happened before there was any real knowledge about. Then they had the nerve to call me back asking me would i like to have the takata airbag.
See 2007 honda civic technical service bulletins tsbs at truedelta, organized by model year and problem area. And requested they replace the engine under warranty. Just got the call saying the block is cracked, that it means a new engine, that there was a 10 year warranty, but that im outside the warranty. Do you own a 2006 to 2009 honda civic with a coolant leak. The problem is that it overheated and burned up the coil and many other electrical items. Supertech bgk24 block guard for honda k24 rsx tsx crv civic fits. I noticed that the temp gauge was pegged on h so i pulled off the highway and had it towed to a honda dealer. Warranty extended to 10 years for cars with engine block cracks and leaking coolant. Honda extended the warranty on the engine block for 8 years for these model years due to a defect. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. I also got the 50% coverage, but told them that there was a service bulletin 08044 describing that the only fix was to replace the engine. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please. Engine block background on some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may experience engine coolant leaks, resulting in engine overheating. There were stories where people had to fight honda to replace other components i.
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