Long list Getting our problems heard

sco77harris · 25th April 2007, 10:46

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 · 25th April 2007, 11:26

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

TTDegs · 25th April 2007, 12:03

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 · 25th April 2007, 12:15

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 · 25th April 2007, 12:17

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

GHGH · 25th April 2007, 12:36

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 · 25th April 2007, 12:44

Other problems not on your list

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

sco77harris · 25th April 2007, 13:26

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 · 25th April 2007, 13:28

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 · 25th April 2007, 13:31

Quote:

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 · 25th April 2007, 13:39

added

and voted for

TTDegs · 25th April 2007, 14:12

Also added:

HFT
Bootlid dampers
Tail Light Condensation

TTDegs · 25th April 2007, 14:17

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 · 25th April 2007, 14:19

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 · 25th April 2007, 14:53

Quote:

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 · 25th April 2007, 15:52

Quote:

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 · 25th April 2007, 16:02

Quote:

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 · 25th April 2007, 16:57

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 · 25th April 2007, 20:17

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 · 25th April 2007, 20:26

Quote:

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

View Poll Results: what problems have you had
shock absorbers	78	33.91%
faulty radio	25	10.87%
fuel cap	137	59.57%
faulty climate control	15	6.52%
scratched dashboard and poor trim	85	36.96%
faulty handbrake	17	7.39%
loose front bumper	5	2.17%
problems with ishift	6	2.61%
problems with gears/clutch	22	9.57%
lights fowling bumper front and rear	7	3.04%
plastic above windscreen fowling paint	15	6.52%
squeeking wipers and blades	29	12.61%
poor paint	47	20.43%
noises from trim and air con	42	18.26%
other please specify	21	9.13%
No Issues / Problems!	29	12.61%
HFT	32	13.91%
Bootlid dampers	26	11.30%
Tail Light Condensation	62	26.96%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 230. You may not vote on this poll \| Withdraw Vote

25th April 2007, 10:46	#1 (permalink)
sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Getting our problems heard (use this more poll options) 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 Last edited by sco77harris; 25th April 2007 at 16:10.

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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 Last edited by sco77harris; 25th April 2007 at 13:29.

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25th April 2007, 11:26	#2 (permalink)
apemonkeyman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Gloucester Posts: 661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The poor paint is the big problem for me as they don't seem to have a fix, just touch up kits.

25th April 2007, 12:03	#3 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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'?

25th April 2007, 12:15	#4 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 486 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

25th April 2007, 12:17	#5 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	please note that the voting from the other (closed) poll has been transferred into here - please do not vote for a second time

25th April 2007, 12:36	#6 (permalink)
GHGH Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 941 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.

25th April 2007, 12:44	#7 (permalink)
okehciv Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 941 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Other problems not on your list HFT ......mod done Tailgate dampers................... replaced Rear light's full of condensation............both repaced

25th April 2007, 13:28	#9 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I could not vote as there was no option for "No problems". First car I have ever purchased that has been in this catergory!

25th April 2007, 13:39	#11 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	added and voted for

25th April 2007, 14:12	#12 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Also added: HFT Bootlid dampers Tail Light Condensation

25th April 2007, 14:17	#13 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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"...

25th April 2007, 14:19	#14 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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.

25th April 2007, 16:57	#18 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	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.

25th April 2007, 20:17	#19 (permalink)
THX1138 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd March 2007 Location: Den Haag, The Netherlands Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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