KnownCarProblems2007 Honda Civic Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Honda Civic, most often about the suspension (20% of complaints, typically around 32,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Civic model year since 2000 and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2007 Honda Civic problems
Suspension
246 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
I have a 07' Civic si sedan. I had to replace my rear tires as well. I tried to have the rear alignment done, but the rear control arm were out and are not adjustable. The dealer stated there is a problem w/ the arms but it did not come out including the si, only the lx & ex. I hope it is just a matter of time before…
I purchased new 2007 Civic in november 2006, got a recall for rear bearing possibly needing changing dec 2007, I also noticed the inside of my rear tires wearing, so while warranty work was done jan 2007, I had car aligned, I did not pay much attention until this week 12/3, and I noticed my right rear tire was "slick"…
Engine
243 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
My Honda Civic 2007 got overheated after driving about 7 minutes from home on my way to work early morning. Never seen any visible leaks on the driveway. The maintenance on the car is always up to date and most of the time is done by the dealer where I bought the car from. After I brought the car to the dealer to be…
Honda Civic 2007 engine completely failed. Suspect this related to tsb 08-044; took to rodrigos auto repair shop; engine cracked. American Honda refuses reimbursement since did not take it to a Honda dealer.
Visibility and wipers
212 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, power window devices and controls, rear window wiper/washer, windshield wiper/washer.
I have a 2007 Honda Civic lx. Hot day, opened the car door and sat down and noticed my sun visor flapped down and busted. Looked online to see if this was a common problem and view hundreds of complaints and the pictures of what happened to my case. Buerkle Honda in minnesota wants to charge me 125.00 to fix a problem…
While driving my 2007 Honda Civic coupe at approximately 70 MPH on highway 67 south near newport, ar, my rear window flew off the car. Luckily, there were no cars behind me at the time. After some quick research, there were a number of complaints regarding this happening on the 2006 Honda Civic coupe. It appears that…
Air bags
156 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
I was advised by Honda north in clovis, ca, to replace the opds sensor and the opds control unit which should have removed the air bag warning light. It did not! I spent $697.87 for this repair at visalia Honda only to be told they could not reset the air bags. I was then told the SRS control unit needed to be…
No incidents/accidents to date. I'm concerned about the airbag malfunctioning/exploding. I want to have the airbag replaced, at no cost to me, at an authorized Honda dealer. Thank you, [] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Wheels and tires
118 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, rim, sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
In january 2009 I noticed a shaking/vibrating coming from the back of my 2007 Honda Civic lx. The problem worsened until I took it into the dealer in may. The dealer inspected the car and informed my that my brakes and rear tires needed to be replaced. At 30,000, the rear tires were practically bald. The dealer made…
I have a 2007 Honda Civic lx. Today I took it to meinike to get my oil change and tires rotated. There was no tread left on the inner tires. I've rotated my tires every 6k miles and now I'm at 28k miles. The mechanic said I don't even know how you made it here. He didn't want to put them back on because their worn to…
Transmission
104 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, driveline, clutch assembly.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While backing out of a parking space, the gear shifter moved from park into neutral. This failure occurred automatically and without assistance. The RPM's raced to an excessively high rate. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The vehicle was purchased in november 2007. A few months later, he was unable to shift into third gear without it making a loud noise. The failure was progressive at times and intermittently he was unsuccessful at shifting into third gear. The contact stated that if the rotor failed…
Body and structure
70 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Honda Civic 2007 visor pops open and does not grab. Visor floats down into field of vision. Honda not issuing recall they don't believe it is a safety issue. Maybe a lawyer will convince them.
Shortly after the vehicle warranty expired, we began to notice a loud humming sound coming from the rear wheels which steadily got worse. Also, we experienced extreme lack of control over the car during icy conditions. We discovered that the humming sound was coming from rear tires that were severely cupped. It was…
Electrical
67 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: software, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic hybrid. While driving approximately 35 MPH merging on the interstate he engaged the accelerator pedal and suddenly the acceleration stopped. He also applied extreme pressure to the accelerator pedal but it felt like the acceleration did not increase. The rpms increased; however, the…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic hybrid. The contact stated that he had an ima battery in the vehicle that would not charge in hot weather. The vehicle also began to accelerate without warning. The dealer was contacted and stated that they have been updating the software in the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Honda Civic recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began august 12, 2019. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are f5f and q5e.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 acura tsx, 2011-2014 tsx sport wagon, 2010-2013 zdx, 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic and civic hybrid, 2008-2010 civic gx ngv, 2012-2015 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2014 fit EV, 2010-2014 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 5, 2019. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are m4o, p4r, t4q, and w4p.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 acura tsx, 2011-2013 tsx sport wagon, and 2010-2012 zdx and 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, 2012-2014 crosstour, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2013 insight, and 2009-2015 pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began june 22, 2018. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are k1p, and m1o.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 honda accord and pilot, 2010 accord crosstour, 2001-2011 civic, 2002-2011 cr-v, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 element, 2007 and 2009-2013 fit, 2010-2012 insight, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2012 ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2017. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are o07, y0a, n06, g05, m04, y01, and o09.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ke1 and ke2.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 acura tsx, 2011-2012 acura tsx wagon, 2010-2012 acura zdx, 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2012 honda accord crosstour and honda insight, 2009-2012 honda fit, 2009-2012 pilot, 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2012 honda fcx clarity and 2006-2011 honda civic, civic hybrid, civic ngv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain 2009 acura tsx, honda fit and pilot, 2008-2009 honda accord, 2006-2009 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, and 2007-2009 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, i
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is ka4, ka5, ka6, and ka7.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 acura tsx, 2011 tsx wagon, 2010-2011 acura zdx, 2008-2011 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid, and civic gx, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2010-2011 fcx clarity and insight, and 2009-2011 fit, and pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless already included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 civic, civic hybrid and civic gx, and 2007-2008 cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, neb
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Full defect summary
On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover overthe switch free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Full defect summary
On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.
Brakes: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Risk: This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear ABS sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them free of charge. The recall began on september 25, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. If assembled improperly, the o-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent. If the driver continues to drive with this condition it is possible for the wheel bearing to become loose, which could cause the bearing to fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Honda Civic
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Civic?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (246 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles); engine (243 complaints, typically around 86,500 miles); visibility and wipers (212 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Civic have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 27, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Honda Civic?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Civic model year since 2000, with 1,204 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.