Go Back   Honda Civic Forum > Honda Civics by Generation > 8th Gen Honda Civic
Reload this Page

2006 Honda Civic defect - rattles

8th Gen Honda Civic 2006 and up is the 8th Generation Honda Civic. It adds a new look to the Civic line-up. A really smooth front end separates it from previous generations while still carrying the reliability of the Civic name.


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 07-27-2006   #1 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
2006 Honda Civic defect - rattles

We purchased a 2006 Honda Civic, the redesigned model this year. At 700 miles, a rattle began in the engine area. I took it into the dealership in late May. It is late July and still no car. First it was in and out of the dealership as they worked with Honda to correct the problem. Honda thinks it is a motor mount after replacing the struts and testing the steering tolerances. They have tried three motor mounts and still the Civic rattles. Our concern is a rattle will get worse, could cause secondary failures, and devalues the vehicle. A dealership told me I would have to act like it wasn't there to get the typical trade-in value. Today we continue to wait with a rental Accord supplied by Honda. I have reached Consumer Reports about the problem, talked to Honda extensively, and the dealership. The process has stalled with Honda experimenting on a motor mount. It does not make much sense a new car should rattle and the customer be expected to live with it open ended this way; was the vehicle not ready for release? The customer service agent said a solution could be in a couple of days or in a year.

So I have reached BBB Auto Line to file a complaint much as I did not want to do it. BBB says they will contact Honda and Honda will most likely contact me to settle. A like model has a chance of getting the same problem though. One only has to check around on the web. We will see where this process goes. Fortunately, Lemon Laws exist but hopefully Honda will not let it get that far.

The bottom line is we are making regular payments but we do not have the vehicle. The rental vehicle was provided in early July but we have worked the problem since late May.

Caveat Imptor - EX or better for this car seems safe.

Terry
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 07-27-2006   #2 (permalink)
bigman32hockey
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 31
Posts: 27
bigman32hockey is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
Sorry to hear you are having such issues. It sounds like you may have got a lemon. I hope you get a new car or your money back. Keep us posted as to what happens.
bigman32hockey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2006   #3 (permalink)
civic_dx-g
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 42
civic_dx-g is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
where exactly does it rattle?what is the rattle like?
civic_dx-g is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2006   #4 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
thanks

If you look at auto.yahoo.com under Honda Civic you will find at least five such complaints. I enjoy this car - I do. But this rattle leaves me with the concern the vehicle will not last let alone depress the value of the car.

one day at a time,

Terry
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2006   #5 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
where it rattles

Quote:
Originally Posted by civic_dx-g
where exactly does it rattle?what is the rattle like?
You can hear it in the front of the car outside of the interior compartment. Ripples in the road will cause it. The test is this:

Go to a residential area where there are no cars. Start off and get up to 18 mph, cut the rpm and with the drivers window down stick your ear out the window. If it is there, you will hear it.

Terry
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2006   #6 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
Smile sounds like

Quote:
Originally Posted by civic_dx-g
where exactly does it rattle?what is the rattle like?
should answer the other half of the question. It sounds metalic and like thin metal rattle against some structure. It can be heard in the car with windows up but the drive window down technique is helpful. The location is just to the left of center for me but that is inexact at best. It is definitely outside of the interior and in the front of the car.

HTH,

Terry
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2006   #7 (permalink)
civic_dx-g
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 42
civic_dx-g is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
i will check if mine rattles
civic_dx-g is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2006   #8 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
response from Honda

My customer service called early this morning and was responsive. He wants to check with the dealership before sorting out what to do on this case. Fair. I believe Honda wants to make it right. What is frustrating is the less than stellar communication between manufacturer and dealer.

So... I wait some more...
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2006   #9 (permalink)
kero
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 329
kero is an unknown quantity at this point
iTrader: (0)
Terry, I hope it all gets sorted. I will have to do more listening as I do have an odd metally sound that happens every day, on many surfaces, mine though, sounds like front right.

It's hard to hear it with all the other noises my car makes over bumps, divents and everything else.

Even my wife is starting to get annoyed with all the music my car makes when the radio is off, hahaha.

I know have a rear noise that sound maybe like the deck where the speakers go??
kero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2006   #10 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
how to hear it

kero,

Here is how you test for it:

Find a residential road where few cars or people are around with a nice stretch of road; i.e. 1 to 2 blocks. Roll the drivers window down and ask your wife to roll down the passenger window or vice versa depending on who is driving. Turn off the radio and A/C. Accelerate the Civic up to 18 mph, drop the engine rpm, put your ear out the window and just listen. If you hear a metallic tapping or rattle, you have the problem. It helps if the road is not perfectly smooth but few are. Honda says it is the motor mount and they have no cure for it. Imagine the resale value with such a problem? One dealer said it impacts it.

good luck - hope all is well with yours. It's a great car otherwise.

Terry



Quote:
Originally Posted by kero
Terry, I hope it all gets sorted. I will have to do more listening as I do have an odd metally sound that happens every day, on many surfaces, mine though, sounds like front right.

It's hard to hear it with all the other noises my car makes over bumps, divents and everything else.

Even my wife is starting to get annoyed with all the music my car makes when the radio is off, hahaha.

I know have a rear noise that sound maybe like the deck where the speakers go??
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2006   #11 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
oh one more thing

I should point out the motor mount is on the front right in the engine compartment.

Terry
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-28-2006   #12 (permalink)
kero
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 329
kero is an unknown quantity at this point
iTrader: (0)
Terry, read my post, about TSB!!
kero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2006   #13 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
update

Honda says they will confer with the dealership after this third try now has failed and then "offer up" something. I am requesting repair or replace and hope we don't have to make the BBB Auto Line complaint final. Since Honda is fielding many customer service calls, I simply wait and hope it is not too much longer. Patience is important but so is using your Civic.
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-02-2006   #14 (permalink)
Terry Wright
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 49
Terry Wright is on a distinguished road
iTrader: (0)
rattle constant

I guess I should mention here if the rattle were the occasional clank or clunk, I could tolerate it. It is not. This rattle follows the slightest variation in the road. It is more like a drummer under the hood.

hopefully more clear...

Terry
Terry Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-02-2006   #15 (permalink)
kero
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 329
kero is an unknown quantity at this point
iTrader: (0)
Terry, clear as a nice sunny day!
kero is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

To avoid seeing this ad in our forum please register at CivicForums.com

By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features.


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


  
User Login
Our Partners
used new
Top 10 Threads
Best Color for the 2006 Civic?
Civic Car-Care
8thGen,pics
Honda defroster reprogramming
2006 Civic Noises
Wiper Blade Replacement - how?
2006 Honda Civic defect - rattles
2007 Civic SI 3rd gear news
Bad gas mileage?
AEM Cold Air Intake Installed!

Site Supporters


aluminum radiator

Honda car spoilers

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:00 PM.

   
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0
All Content Copyright © 2007 CivicForums.com