problem with suspension
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Rep Power: 0 
problem with suspension
Hey i have notice a squeeking noice coming from my rear. I notice it when i go over a bump and when i shook my car up and down from the back it made the same squeek...its coming from both rear wheel side. does anyone know if this is a serious problem?
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 13,151
Likes: 3
From: Washington DC
Rep Power: 424 
Test #1: Lean on the trunk of your car. let go and see if the car:
a) Returns to equilibrium
b) Bounces up and down several times
B would indicate that your shocks are bad. Time to call Honda
A would majorily rule out the shocks as they did what they're designed to do.
Considering it only squeaks when the car hits a bump... my guess is the springs. Did you lower your car or is it still on the stock springs? Take a look and make sure nothings rubbing on them and that they still look ok. I'm not exactly sure how to test the springs. You may just want to let the dealer look at it.
a) Returns to equilibrium
b) Bounces up and down several times
B would indicate that your shocks are bad. Time to call Honda
A would majorily rule out the shocks as they did what they're designed to do.
Considering it only squeaks when the car hits a bump... my guess is the springs. Did you lower your car or is it still on the stock springs? Take a look and make sure nothings rubbing on them and that they still look ok. I'm not exactly sure how to test the springs. You may just want to let the dealer look at it.
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 0
From: St. Pete Beach, FL, Florida, US
Rep Power: 0 It could also be the frame arm bushings,(I'm not sure what that exact arm is called but its the 2 arms going straight out from the frame to the suspention, the bushings are where the bolts go straight through and attach to the frame) if it is give them a spray with silicon spray, don't use WD-40 because it will eat the rubber.
Registered!!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
From: Mexico City, Other, ZEBRA
Rep Power: 0 Had the same problem, In my case the sound was like a squeak (like an old mattress) coming from the rear suspension. This is quite common in 2k1īs in cities with less that good pavement.
Dealer replaced the suspension bushings, which are somewhat different to the 2k2 civicīs. No more squeaks ever since. I recommend you taking it to the dealer and get it fixed under warranty, I waited too long and it only gets worse over time and the car squeaks all the time under cool weather.
I donīt know if there is a service bulletin for this in the US, I know there was one in Mexico and all Civics sold here come from Ohio.
Dealer replaced the suspension bushings, which are somewhat different to the 2k2 civicīs. No more squeaks ever since. I recommend you taking it to the dealer and get it fixed under warranty, I waited too long and it only gets worse over time and the car squeaks all the time under cool weather.
I donīt know if there is a service bulletin for this in the US, I know there was one in Mexico and all Civics sold here come from Ohio.
Registered!!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, Arizona, US
Rep Power: 0 
Anyone ever drive behind another 7th gen and notice how much the rear bounces? Kinda disappointing in the rear suspension I think. But yeah, I have a creaky rear suspension, for my next oil change, I'm gonna have the dealer look at it.
Edit: I also drive on less-than-perfect roads, which doesn't help the problem.
Edit: I also drive on less-than-perfect roads, which doesn't help the problem.
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
edspyhill09
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
7
Jun 12, 2016 02:45 PM
reqy
Suspension Performance Modifications
4
Jun 1, 2015 07:05 AM
oneheadlight
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
3
Apr 29, 2015 11:30 PM
