Long list Getting our problems heard

[sco77harris]

Ok basically, as discussed in the thread regarding topcats problems, i reckon we can get our problems published in a magizine, which i shall be contacting soon, i am going to set up a poll which i would like people to vote on the problems they have had and please pm me if i have missed any.

also anyone who wants personally be in such an article as a specific example please let me know.

i do not wish to reveal which magazine in case honda are spying on us and anyone else who feels they may have some contacts let me know

ok i have thought of some more, please feel free to tell me any still not present
corrosion of alloys
fog lights smashing


if possible could this be added to the poll? if not just post if you have had it and ill tot up the total

also please post pictures of any faults in this new gallery page, to help as evidence
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthr...8566#post68566



edit: TTDegs
please note that the voting from the other (closed) poll has been transferred into here - please do not vote for a second time

[apemonkeyman]

The poor paint is the big problem for me as they don't seem to have a fix, just touch up kits.

[TTDegs]

Whilst I've had both HFT and fuel cap issues - both have been fixed...

Might it be worth an option for 'none' and / or 'some but now fixed'?

[Charley Farley]

Hi Sco77Harris

My main problem on delivery was the poor standard of trim condition. I ended up having to clean parts of the dashboard because it had some sort of glue on it. Also the plastic above the instrument binacle had an embeded mark on it which I tried to make a warranty claim but Honda wouldn't agree. So I polished it out myself.

[TTDegs]

please note that the voting from the other (closed) poll has been transferred into here - please do not vote for a second time

[GHGH]

My fuel cap will be fixed next week. While the car is cold (2-3 min after start in the morning) some instrument panel may rattle a bit when i pass some VERY bad tram tracks. No rattles a couple of minutes later when the car start to warm up though.

[okehciv]

Other problems not on your list

HFT ......mod done
Tailgate dampers................... replaced
Rear light's full of condensation............both repaced

[sco77harris]

ok so far we have 20 quite prominent faults, some of which are still unsolved, the matter is that even on early models the shear number of faults is unacceptable

p.s keep up the input the more people we have the bigger the fuss we can make and hopefully gain some good - at least a free service for all

[spile]

I could not vote as there was no option for "No problems".

First car I have ever purchased that has been in this catergory!

[sco77harris]

Originally Posted by spile

I could not vote as there was no option for "No problems".

First car I have ever purchased that has been in this catergory!

lol maybe ojne of the moderators can add it in

as it happens i think my new one is reasonable solid, maybe the odd piece of trim that is unpleasing but compared to my old one, a massive improvement, but people shouldnt have to buy a new one to solve their issues

[TTDegs]

added

and voted for

[TTDegs]

Also added:

HFT
Bootlid dampers
Tail Light Condensation

[TTDegs]

Can I just clarify though please?

Obviosuly a lot of people have ticked the 'fuel cap' box.

and certainly while I had that particular problem, it was a pain.

But now that there is a (pretty much) widely available and official fix, should we be ticking it if we have had the work done?

It just seems like it might be a bit of a waste if the article goes out with a list of faults, and Honda reply with "a fix for the biggest problem - sticking fuel cap - has been available for several months"...

[pcr]

Boxes ticked, plus
creaking floorpan required welding,
weak pressure in tailgate struts when cold,
misaligned door,
occasionally difficult to start.

Worst are the shear number of rattles, pops, creaks, resonances, etc.

[ukpm]

Originally Posted by pcr

Worst are the shear number of rattles, pops, creaks, resonances, etc.

So if I were considering changing my 2007 Focus for a Type S GT due to some annoying rattles, I should really look elsewhere?

[Charles_Harding]

Originally Posted by ukpm

So if I were considering changing my 2007 Focus for a Type S GT due to some annoying rattles, I should really look elsewhere?

The Civic, even if it ain't all sorted out yet, it will still be the best option.

Had mine for nearly a year now and and still can't get that smile off my face!

"Lady H & I considered in the early stages either to get a dog or have children. We couldn't decide whether to ruin our carpets or ruin or lives!"

Charles H.

[sco77harris]

Originally Posted by ukpm

So if I were considering changing my 2007 Focus for a Type S GT due to some annoying rattles, I should really look elsewhere?

i think the general oppinion is the worst has passed (early models always suffer, apparently just ours did a lot more lol) and despite what i encounterd i would choose the civic again as i did and i am so glad and take pleasure in every moment in it

i know the fuel cap has been fixed but lets face it, it must be the most obscene fault to have and they took their time fixing it

the best was probably about a magazine someone mentioned where the brake snapped off lol

[Charles_Harding]

As far as I know Charles that indicates that it has not identified you have the brake pedal pressed ? quote from Kremmen

I nearly put a dent in tarmac doing that!

Definite fault NOT mis-operation!

"We've got two wonderful children. Two outta five ain't bad!"

Charles H.

[THX1138]

You people (and this thread) scare me. I haven't had a single problem (which isn't that strange, been driving it for just 3 weeks). But I sure hope it stays that way. I hate driving back to the dealer for anything else then servicing or picking up an S2000, New NSX or CTR-R.

I love my car too much. She won't give my any problems

[TTDegs]

Originally Posted by THX1138

You people (and this thread) scare me. I haven't had a single problem (which isn't that strange, been driving it for just 3 weeks). But I sure hope it stays that way. I hate driving back to the dealer for anything else then servicing or picking up an S2000, New NSX or CTR-R.

I love my car too much. She won't give my any problems

69 people have voted - out of 403 viewings (though lots have probably viewed more than once!)

10 have 'no problems'
45 have said 'fuel cap' - which can be easily fixed (though agree that it shouldn't need fixing)
26 - shock absorbers. Though we don't know if this is current, or due to a whole shed load of them being fitted upside down on a lot of Civics
25 - scratched dash / trim. Fair comment really. Mine (personally) isn't, but agree that it appears too easy to do so
18 - noises from trim and air con
10 - poor paint

and then we're (currently) into single figures.

won't comment any further till we get some more numbers in