Satisfaction 2008 Cars - Faults Fixed?

Wheelchair · 3rd June 2008, 19:35

Have most of the faults been fixed now?

I'm thinking of such things as fuel cap, handbreak, rattles etc.

Any 08 car owners care to comment?

angie4m · 3rd June 2008, 20:00

Fuel cap was fixed by August on new cars, handbrake supposedly fixed on 08's, rattles.....you ALWAYS get them even on top end car. Best folk to comment would be those who've had an earlier model and a new 08 like Bob H

Wheelchair · 3rd June 2008, 20:09

Cant' stand rattles, hope there is not too many on my new car. My current Civic rattles a fair bit. Must have been a Friday build.

lippy · 3rd June 2008, 20:10

Angie is right.

I had a 56 plate silver sport and now have an 08 EX. I did a review with my initial thoughts and they still stand. See user reviews 'First impression of EX v Sport' The ride is better, no creaks, doors shut better, handbrake is the new one (factory fitted), and the fuel flap opens every time - may not be far but doesn't stick. And no rattles (so far!!)

Mr lippy is much more impressed with the 08 than the 56 plate, he thinks it's an altogether better car, and I must say I agree with him.

Wheelchair · 3rd June 2008, 20:12

That sounds a lot more like it!

teletxt · 3rd June 2008, 20:42

I picked up my08 at last thursday and I didn't notice any fault

teletxt · 3rd June 2008, 20:44

The fuel flap is works correctly , I used it once

Poppa Bear · 3rd June 2008, 20:55

Had my 08 type S for 6 weeks - no problem with the fuel cap, no rattles to speak of. I did have an issue with the hanbrake - it rolled slightly when parked on an incline (luckily no damage) but I think the problem was a combination of warm brakes and a weak left arm. Nothing since. I believe the handbrake problem on earlier cars has now been fixed.

Bob H · 3rd June 2008, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Have most of the faults been fixed now?

I'm thinking of such things as fuel cap, handbreak, rattles etc.

Any 08 car owners care to comment?

Had mine since eary March, so far, so good, very happy...

Cheers,

Bob...

Diamonds291282 · 3rd June 2008, 22:21

Had my TR for 7 weeks (from new):

The battery problem has affected me - with no guarantees it wont again...

Dealer can't confirm if the handbrake problem is still applicable to my car or not, no official word if it's fixed as new on 08 cars - they've informed me i will receive a letter from HUK if im affected within the next six weeks. I have experienced the 'creaking' when parking on a hill though so not overly confident as yet.

Haven't really seen anything else negative - the rest has all been good - and no recurrence of the god awful glove box rattle of death i had on my TS!

gm1980 · 3rd June 2008, 22:26

Appart from the f***y rattles that really drive me crazy some times the car is wonderful. No problems at all. I even like it more from today since just few minutes before i smashed down a bmw 520.... and a clk 200 kmopressor few days before......

Harlequin · 4th June 2008, 02:03

Had mine since Feb 29th and I have experienced NO problems.

Not a single one of the issues that others on here have had in plenty.

- Handbrake fine
- 3rd Gear fine
- Windscreen Cowl fine
- Filler Cap fine
- No Rattles
- No Knocks or Creaks from the Suspension
- Rear Suspension not fitted upside down
- No Paint Chips
- No Loose Fittings

The Car is PERFECT! I don't know if I'm just lucky or if they really have fixed everything up.

Maybe they just took all of the "quality" from TC's car and put it in mine?

-H

NoNumpty · 4th June 2008, 08:12

Had mine for 2 weeks and no problems

yet

Dinalli · 4th June 2008, 08:33

comparing it to my 06 2.2 ES, the bigest difference ive noticed is my boot now closes correctly.

Petrol cap has worked everytime too, but then again ive only used it 3 times in a week to fill up.

There are however a few creaks and groans, but hey i can live with that.

pcr · 4th June 2008, 08:44

Well, a fix is available for handbrake and filler cap for all Civics that need it, so these are no longer problems for earlier models. What I wonder is, has the scratch-prone shiny plastic on the dash been replaced ?.

uncler · 4th June 2008, 09:08

I've got an 08 car on a 57 plate and I must say I've experienced none of the reliability issues that were so common on earlier cars. Handbrake, fuel cap, suspension knocks & creaks, leaks, door rust, light condensation, etc are all ok. My 3rd gear was a bit dodgy to begin with, but a 1000 miles later and its fine. Only two issues with mine:

1) Rattles (obviously).
2) Paint (you just have to look at it and its scratched/chipped.

Sort those out Honda and you've cracked it.

3rd Honda · 4th June 2008, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

rattles.....you ALWAYS get them even on top end car.

Can't agree with that at all.

My Accord had only one minor very occasional rattle (from the roof light) at over 100,000 miles and my previous Civic had NO rattles ever in 30,000 miles.

My BMW X5 has no rattles at 60,000 miles, and a previous Daimler had none (if a few creaks from the leather & wood!) at over 90,000 miles

rev · 4th June 2008, 10:53

I just had a service on my 07, and the dealer said the handbrake needed fixing. I suspect they are right. Never had a recall letter, though.

simon1 · 4th June 2008, 11:32

Had my 08 2.2 SE for two weeks. Done 1100 miles with no problems so far. No rattles or anything. Even the paint hasn't chipped yet (gulp!). The car feels solid, tight and well built.

x Dr Vodka x · 4th June 2008, 11:34

Had mine since April, had a squeak that went away by its self. No other problems, apart from PAINT !

PAINT !

<~~~~~~~~ touching wood now

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3rd June 2008, 20:00	#2 (permalink)
angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fuel cap was fixed by August on new cars, handbrake supposedly fixed on 08's, rattles.....you ALWAYS get them even on top end car. Best folk to comment would be those who've had an earlier model and a new 08 like Bob H

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Wheelchair Purveyor of Wit & Wisdom! Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 3,198 Thanks: 31 Thanked 96 Times in 87 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cant' stand rattles, hope there is not too many on my new car. My current Civic rattles a fair bit. Must have been a Friday build.

3rd June 2008, 20:10	#4 (permalink)
lippy Bournemouth Belle Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 446 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Angie is right. I had a 56 plate silver sport and now have an 08 EX. I did a review with my initial thoughts and they still stand. See user reviews 'First impression of EX v Sport' The ride is better, no creaks, doors shut better, handbrake is the new one (factory fitted), and the fuel flap opens every time - may not be far but doesn't stick. And no rattles (so far!!) Mr lippy is much more impressed with the 08 than the 56 plate, he thinks it's an altogether better car, and I must say I agree with him.

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Wheelchair Purveyor of Wit & Wisdom! Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 3,198 Thanks: 31 Thanked 96 Times in 87 Posts iTrader: (0)	That sounds a lot more like it!

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teletxt Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th March 2008 Location: Budapest , Hungary Posts: 107 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I picked up my08 at last thursday and I didn't notice any fault

3rd June 2008, 20:44	#7 (permalink)
teletxt Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th March 2008 Location: Budapest , Hungary Posts: 107 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	The fuel flap is works correctly , I used it once

3rd June 2008, 20:55	#8 (permalink)
Poppa Bear Valve Cap Join Date: 15th May 2008 Location: Stoke on Trent, UK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my 08 type S for 6 weeks - no problem with the fuel cap, no rattles to speak of. I did have an issue with the hanbrake - it rolled slightly when parked on an incline (luckily no damage) but I think the problem was a combination of warm brakes and a weak left arm. Nothing since. I believe the handbrake problem on earlier cars has now been fixed.

3rd June 2008, 22:21	#10 (permalink)
Diamonds291282 Valve Cap Join Date: 25th May 2008 Location: Congleton, UK Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my TR for 7 weeks (from new): The battery problem has affected me - with no guarantees it wont again... Dealer can't confirm if the handbrake problem is still applicable to my car or not, no official word if it's fixed as new on 08 cars - they've informed me i will receive a letter from HUK if im affected within the next six weeks. I have experienced the 'creaking' when parking on a hill though so not overly confident as yet. Haven't really seen anything else negative - the rest has all been good - and no recurrence of the god awful glove box rattle of death i had on my TS!

3rd June 2008, 22:26	#11 (permalink)
gm1980 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th February 2008 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 171 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Appart from the f***y rattles that really drive me crazy some times the car is wonderful. No problems at all. I even like it more from today since just few minutes before i smashed down a bmw 520.... and a clk 200 kmopressor few days before......

4th June 2008, 02:03	#12 (permalink)
Harlequin Type-R GT [R-11523] Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Brisbane, AUS Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had mine since Feb 29th and I have experienced NO problems. Not a single one of the issues that others on here have had in plenty. - Handbrake fine - 3rd Gear fine - Windscreen Cowl fine - Filler Cap fine - No Rattles - No Knocks or Creaks from the Suspension - Rear Suspension not fitted upside down - No Paint Chips - No Loose Fittings The Car is PERFECT! I don't know if I'm just lucky or if they really have fixed everything up. Maybe they just took all of the "quality" from TC's car and put it in mine? -H

4th June 2008, 08:12	#13 (permalink)
NoNumpty Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 494 Thanks: 19 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had mine for 2 weeks and no problems yet

4th June 2008, 08:33	#14 (permalink)
Dinalli Valve Cap Join Date: 14th May 2007 Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	comparing it to my 06 2.2 ES, the bigest difference ive noticed is my boot now closes correctly. Petrol cap has worked everytime too, but then again ive only used it 3 times in a week to fill up. There are however a few creaks and groans, but hey i can live with that.

4th June 2008, 08:44	#15 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Well, a fix is available for handbrake and filler cap for all Civics that need it, so these are no longer problems for earlier models. What I wonder is, has the scratch-prone shiny plastic on the dash been replaced ?.

4th June 2008, 09:08	#16 (permalink)
uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 172 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I've got an 08 car on a 57 plate and I must say I've experienced none of the reliability issues that were so common on earlier cars. Handbrake, fuel cap, suspension knocks & creaks, leaks, door rust, light condensation, etc are all ok. My 3rd gear was a bit dodgy to begin with, but a 1000 miles later and its fine. Only two issues with mine: 1) Rattles (obviously). 2) Paint (you just have to look at it and its scratched/chipped. Sort those out Honda and you've cracked it.

4th June 2008, 11:32	#19 (permalink)
simon1 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: UK Posts: 313 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my 08 2.2 SE for two weeks. Done 1100 miles with no problems so far. No rattles or anything. Even the paint hasn't chipped yet (gulp!). The car feels solid, tight and well built.