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In 2013 I bought a Honda Civic 2006 from a Hyundai dealership in long island. In 2017 my engine block cracked. We later came to find out that there was a manufacturer defect on the car. We never knew anything about a warranty or a recall although Honda says it wasn't a recall it was an extended warranty we had no idea, we were never notified. We are 10 over the warranty period. We bought the car from a dealership that wasn't Honda and basically now nobody wants to help us do anything. It will be at least $4,000 to fix this car which we do not have and we are beyond frustrated and upset. Any kind of recourse you can give us would be extremely helpful thank you.
Engine overheated when driving causing danger to get to side of road, when checked coolant near empty. No leaking of coolant was noted. Dealer tested engine and block cracked at 93K. Dealer states this is a known defect by Honda on this make and year but will not cover.
After diving my 2006 Honda Civic about 5 miles, I could smell it burning and seen smoke coming from under the hood. Notice the temperature gauge was high and the car wouldn't start...had the car towed to Honda where I was told the warrant had expired... I have a 2006 Honda Civic, it developed a cracked engine at 120K miles and coolant leaked. Its a known issue with Honda Civic with a weak point in their new aluminum engine with a warranty issued number 10-048. Initially the warranty was issued for 8 years and then increased to 10 years. How ever my Honda is 11 years old and in spite of low mileage Honda refuses to do anything. Shame on Honda for providing a defective product and not fixing
Driving and engine started overheating. Was on the road when I had to pull over, added coolant and the next day took to the dealership to locate the problem. Was told there is a crack in the engine block. They told me I had to replace the engine. Upon further research I found this is a known problem with this year Honda as there was an issue in the mold they used for casting. They did offer an additional 5 year warranty on this part but looking online these problems are appearing in 11 or 12 years. I bought this car from a judge who passed away and his service records were up to date and the car was in great condition. However N reviewing the Honda web site this issue was never mentioned. I was fortunate not to be on a highway and the engine could have been blown up.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 60 mph, the temperature gauge suddenly indicated that the engine was hot. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the coolant reservoir was nearly empty. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (rusty wallace Honda in knoxville, Tennessee) where it was diagnosed that the engine short block cracked and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 167,000.
- Clinton, TN, USA
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I had just bought this car 1 week prior and when driving down the street it started smoking profusely then the engine shuddered. Being scared, I pulled over right away and had it towed. I found out the block cracked and this is happening on most Civics of this year due to faulty parts. I called Honda, they said they wouldn't help and its my fault for buying an eleven year old car! this is a fault of Honda and they refuse to address
I took my well maintained Honda Civic into a local mechanic to repair my air conditioning and after spending $250 was informed it wasn't a problem with the ac, but that my engine block is actually cracked and is leaking coolant. My 2006 Honda has 142,000 miles and has been running very well up to this point. Apparently if my engine block would have cracked 10 months ago it would have been under warranty. But because it's a 2006 and the warranty only lasts for 10 years I am out of luck. My car that was worth $5000 to $6000 a week ago is now valued at $0. I feel like someone just stole my car or at least wrecked it. I have checked with my Honda dealer and Honda Corp. Neither are willing to help with a new engine repair, I realize that my car is 11 years old, but when I purchased this Honda I figured it would go at least 250,000 miles. That is why I bought it. I hesitate repairing the car, which will run about $1800 because the new engine block could also crack! Honda knows there is an engine block problem, but they are unwilling to resolve it.
Tsb 10-048. Lower engine block cracked and coolant leaked causing engine to overheat and fail. This is a manufacturing defect described in service bulletin 10-048 as a result of how the block was cast. The service bulletin extends warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the purchase date but my 2006 Civic falls outside of the warranty range right now and american Honda refused to cover the replacement cost. The engine replacement cost is now worth more than the value of the car. The issue happened just getting off the highway. The heat gauge shot all the way up and the engine seized with white smoke coming out. There were no indicators on the dash prior to this so it was not possible for me to notice coolant leaking.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 25 mph or less, the vehicle emitted a strange odor in the vehicle. The driver was able to see liquid coming from the vehicle while driving. The contact pulled the vehicle over and it was towed to the certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking anti-freeze from a fractured engine block. The certified mechanic stated that the engine block or engine needed to be replaced. The certified mechanic referred the contact to the dealer due to the relation to manufacturer communication number: 10056874 (engine and engine cooling). The bailey Honda dealer confirmed the diagnosis and its relation to the manufacturer communication number: 10056874 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 06115822. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My car suddenly leaked a lot of antifreeze. Had to have it towed to the mechanic who told me the engine block was cracked. A known problem with my make/model of vehicle. Well this was a surprise to me. This happened suddenly. Fortunately I was in my neighborhood and not the highway. Honda says have know the original engine was faulty, but that I am out of luck repair wise. They have known about this for years and never notified me. (they claim since it was not a recall they did not have to) I believe this is a huge safety issue and do not understand why it has yet to be recalled! https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2006/engine/cracked_engine_block.shtml
Honda has a known problem with the 2006 to 2009 Honda 1.8 liter engines installed in the Civics, the engine block cracks and will not take care of the replacement. The Honda rep admitted that the block castings were flawed for those three years. The local dealership even was surprised that Honda did not take care of the issue.
I would like the recalls to be done om my car due to saftey issues becaus3 I don't believe it was even done at least I know with me it hasn't and I wasn't informed and feel very unsafe in my vehicle because of what should of been fixed and hasnt
I bought this vehicle a couple months back on a loan and eventually found out there was a recall for manufacturers defect for the engine block and held a ten year period of getting a new one and I would like to get a one because I have issues pertaining to it by everyplace I go to even Honda says I my car wasn't on the list of recalls even when I showed them proof and now I'm passed the deadline and still have no solutions. Soon I'll be stuck payong a car loan for a car I can't use because I couldn't get to help I needed when it was covered under warranty has 156000 miles now
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While the contact's wife was driving 65 mph, the temperature gauge displayed a high reading and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house and then to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine block had cracked and the engine overheated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The Civic has a cracked engine block. Without any warning it suddenly ran hot last week (of course late at night on a highway). We have learned that this is a known defect with this model and that Honda had extended the warranty to 10 years, but we are now 1 year out of that warranty. Dealership said to contact Honda of America. Hoa said to contact dealership. So we are getting the runaround. Two small repair shops aren't even able to do the repair. Honda needs to help us get this repaired at no cost or a very low cost.
I own a 2006 Honda Civic with 99,000 miles. I was driving to school when I noticed smoke coming out of my engine. I immediately pulled over and shut the car off. The inside of the car had a strong disgusting smell. I got the car checked out and was told that there was a crack on the engine block. I did research on the issue and found that it is a known defect. Honda took notice of the defect and extended the warranty on the car. The downfall, Honda extended the warranty only up to 8 years after the purchase date. I am a second owner and had no idea that this was an issue; had I known I would not have purchased the vehicle. The engine cracked after the extended warranty ended and now Honda is saying that I must bare all costs even though I am a second owner. This is not right because it is not my fault the engine block cracked. Honda should still cover this problem since it is a defect on their part.
Cracked engine block. This is a known issue to Honda, and the offer a 10 year warranty on it, but after 10 years they basically tell you sorry you're out of luck. How can they do this when the engines they made were faulty?
I have a 2006 Honda Civic, it developed a cracked engine at 110K miles and coolant leaked. Its a known issue with Honda Civic with a weak point in their new aluminium engine with a warranty issued number 10-048. Initially the warranty was issued for 8 years and then increased to 10 years. How ever my Honda is 11 years old and inspite of low mileage Honda refuses to do anything. Shame on Honda for providing a defective product and not fixing it.
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