Leaking coolant from engine block. Normal driving.

- Stockholm, NJ, USA

I had faced lots of problem when I took my car from weymouth Honda during 20014 to 2016 due engine heat currently my car is running fine but lost ac compressor due hug engine heat still there are many issues but it is not stopping my drive.....

- Sharon, MA, USA

Pivot bolt for the tensioner pully snapped inside block this has happened twice now because of the size being wrong for the amount of pressure put on it it's a $600 minimum fix each time

- Percy, IL, USA

This 2006 Honda Civic has less than 70K miles on it. On February 22, 2020, my family drove about 8 miles on the highway and noticed a smell of anti-freeze. When we reached our destination, we checked the engine and saw fluid leaking on the engine block. There were no indicator lights on the dash so we drove another 8 miles on the highway to take the car back home. When we parked it in the garage, coolant completely emptied onto the garage floor from a cracked engine block. While we feel thankful we were able to get home safely, this could have been an extremely dangerous failure in the engine had we been driving a longer distance. From what I've read on the internet, 2006 Honda Civics have recognized issues with cracked engine blocks. The common failure in these engines should warrant some type of recall as these cars shouldn't be allowed on the roadways. The failure in the engine occurred without warning and as mentioned previously, there were no indicator lights on the dash. The possibility of the engine seizing while driving at high speeds is incredibly high and poses a significant risk to the driver, passengers, and other people on the roadways. I'm urging NHTSA to take the proper actions so Honda will remedy this situation and prevent potential catastrophic failures related to the faulty engine blocks in these Honda Civics.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact also heard an abnormal sound in the engine compartment. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the auto tensioner pivot bolt had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. Findlay Honda henderson (933 auto show dr, henderson, nv 89014, (702) 381-4926) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

- Henderson, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving 60 mph, the contact noticed the odor of smoke coming from the engine without warning. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to mel rapton Honda (3630 fulton ave, sacramento, ca 95821, (916) 436-8364). The dealer diagnosed that the engine block failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block failed and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA id number: 10118211 (engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

We bought a 2006 Honda Civic in 2013, only to have the dealership not disclose the warranty extension put out on the car in 2010. We would have never bought that car, and bought another. Terribly dangerous the have an engine block crack. The block did crack in December 2019. American Honda will do nothing. Passed the warranty extension.. this should have been a safety recall. The car with only 129,000 is garbage and we are out money. We will never buy Honda again. We've bought at least 10 in our 27 year marriage. The cracking could have exploded the engine!

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

I own a Honda Civic that falls under Honda's tsb 10-048. (2006-2009 engine crack due to a faulty production of weak engine blocks) Honda will not honor any sort of remedy beyond their secret 10 warranty from date of production to replacing the engine block. The customer should not be responsible for a faulty product! Honda needs to own up to their faulty product and call the issue what it really is, a recall!!

- Norwalk, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. While driving 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact parked in a nearby parking lot, exited the vehicle, and noticed smoke and flames rising from under the hood. The contact called 911 and the police arrived and filed a report. The contact stated that the fire extinguished on its own within twenty minutes. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to schaumburg Honda automobiles (located at 750 E golf rd, schaumburg, il 60173, (847) 327-0112) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Attached is insurance claim xx-xxxx-xxx, policy number xxxxxxxxxx "parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

My 2006 Honda Civic has a cracked engine block. I was driving it home and noticed the heat rising. Got it towed home and then took it to a mechanic who then informed me about the issue I now have. Told that a can get a new motor. I called Honda to be told that they extended the factory recall for 10yrs. And with it being 2019 its been out of date for 3 yrs now. So its going to cost me money to fix something that they knew was causing issues for folks.

- Rome, GA, USA

Engine leaking coolant Honda dealer said block it cracked. Found out later that this is a common problem with 2006 to 2009. Honda dealer nor Honda Corp ever notified me. They knowingly sold and serviced my car just running out the clock. I have been riding Honda's before I was driving them going back the the 60's. I have two Honda cars in the driveway now. My complaint is more the the company and dealer then with the product. I could not sell this car to anybody now nor should have you. I still believe you make a dependable and durable product but am no longer a one stop shopper.

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

Cracked engine block. This is a known issue with this car and Honda would replace it under warranty if it was leaking. Now out of warranty and engine block starts leaking. This was a known issue and should be a recall. All of these affected engines should be replaced now!!! or Honda should buy the car back. Now I'm without a car and still owe money. I cannot afford the $6,000 to replace this engine. I can afford 10%, but Honda will not even offer any discount to replace an inferior product that they knew had problems.

- Wellsburg, IA, USA

My 18 year old son was out of town was on his way home on a highway. His Honda Civic's A/C began to be less and less cool. Then his temperature gauge quickly rose as far in the red that it could go. He pulled over and called us. We went to pick him up. There was no sign of a leak under his car but the antifreeze was low. We filled it up and drove it home. The next day we checked the antifreeze level and it was very low again with no sign of anything under the car. We took the car in and the antifreeze was leaking into the oil. We had one of the Civics that had the known issue of faulty manufacturing and the engine blocks were cracking around the 100,000 mile mark. This situation could have been potentially extremely dangerous as my son drove it on the highway often for school. Honda is taking no responsibility for the default because it was out of the extended warranty for that claim. Because it didn't happen sooner, does not make the defect less dangerous. My son was not injured because he made a intelligent decision about an issue that wasn't right. I worry for those that take the chance. No one wants their child stranded after dark because of something that Honda knows is a problem but wash their hands of if it doesn't happen in their time frame. These vehicles should not be on the road.

- Topeka, KS, USA

Twice while driving the bolts to the torque mount and engine broke. And the cars engine fell on that side. Making very loud sound and the car stoped not being able to drive. Both times it happened on residential street. Had it happened on the freeway. There would have definitely caused a very dangerous life threatening collision. Went to pick a part looking for the bolts. Doing so found other cars there having the same issue.

- Hemet, CA, USA

The engine blocked cracked. It is a known defect. Tsb 10-048. I am outside of the Honda warranty and they refuse to do anything about it. The car is now virtually worthless. I noticed a coolant smell. I stopped the car and saw coolant leaking out. I took to an independent mechanic and they verified that the engine block was cracked. Called Honda of America and they told me to take it to the Honda dealer to verify the cracked engine block. The Honda dealer verified the cracked engine block. Honda of America refused to do anything about it. Basically I am out of luck.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

While driving I came to a stop sign. Smelled antifreeze and saw that my temperature gauge was high. I pulled over and the car was overheating.I had the car towed to shop to find out that there was a crack in my engine block. I have never had any issues with this car. No coolant leaks or low coolant observed. Just had oil change the week before and mechanic said that everything looked fine. I have maintained the car regularly. After researching this issue I found that Honda has know about this since 2013. I never received a notice or was made aware of this. I have had the car to a Honda dealer for recall on airbags and sun visor and no one ever mentioned anything about a crack in the engine block. Honda said they will not pay for repair because warranty has expired. I wasn't even aware of this warranty and have not had any issues with coolant leak or overheating to even cause concern. They are putting a rebuild engine in at my expense over $3000. I have no other choice. I need a car to get to work.

- Wantage, NJ, USA

Car overheated and cracked engine block on drive to work through town. It was a sudden, overheat and the car stalled. The car had been serviced by Honda ~2 months earlier. Car had been regularly maintained by Honda, following suggested service schedule. Honda knew about the problem but refused to replace the engine block as I purchased car new in 2006. Car only had 103,000 miles on it.

- Piney Flats, TN, USA

Cracked engine and is not leaking coolant. No damage was caused. Honda has poor craftsmanship of parts and failed under normal driving condiption. Now needs to be replaced with a new engine.

- Upland, CA, USA

I purchased my car from a Honda dealership back in 2014 and am the second owner. I was never told about the chance of the block cracking or that Honda will only warranty it till 10 years past original purchase because if I was told that I would have never got the car knowing that info. The car has only 160,000 miles and I get regular oil changes done at the Honda dealership.

- Tumwater, WA, USA

Cracked engine block. Honda knowingly allowed customers warranty to expire despite knowing this is a lifetime issue. I was driving to work on a city street as it began to over heat then pulled over and realized the car was leaking.

- Orange, NJ, USA