3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #3

Oct 172009

Civic

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the latch for the hood would not release when its cable was pulled. The contact also stated that in October 2009, the hood cable release was repaired with an improved product; however, in July 2011 the component failed again. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 127,513.

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 142005

Civic

  • miles
While driving to work on 1/14/05, southbound on highway I-75, my hood latch opened. My hood started to lift; before I could safely pull to the shoulder of the highway the hood latch safety failed. The hood instantly lifted and slammed against my windshield - completely obscuring my vision. Luckily no vehicle was in the lane to my immediate right. I was able to safely steer the vehicle to the road shoulder. The impact of the hood against the frame of the windshield warped the hood hinges, crumpled portions of the hood and broke molding around the windshield. Fortunately, I was able to partially close the hood and secure it with bungee cords. I was able to return home, driving at a slow speed, without further incident. I currently have an insurance claim being processed and will take the vehicle to the collision shop on 1/17/05 for inspection. I am shocked that the safety latch on the hood could fail under normal driving conditions. If the highway traffic would've been more dense, I'm sure this problem would've resulted in an accident. My vehicle is a 1999 Honda CR-V.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

problem #1

Sep 012002

Civic

  • miles
Hood blew open while driving 60 mph and hit front windshield. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Fairfield, CA, USA