8.1
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $480
- Average Mileage:
- 92,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 26 complaints
Most common solutions:
- new starter (25 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
My starter stopped working and it left me stranded. Loud grinding noise when trying to turn over.
- Samantha M., Corydon, IN, US
Same as you guys. Purchased a 2007 Honda Civic LX from a dealer with 124,000 miles on it. Noticed on the Carfax that the starter had been replaced at 102,000 miles. Well, just the other day, the starter went out again and the vehicle wouldn't start. This was at 128,500 miles. That means the first starter lasted 102,000 miles, but the second only lasted ~25,000 miles! It might have been a refurbished starter or something, not sure since it was before I purchased the vehicle. Luckily, I know someone at an auto repair shop, so they replaced the starter and gave me an oil change for a whopping $200. They also put in a brand new battery for me even though my battery was still working fine. In any other auto repair shop, this would've been $700-$1,000 worth of work.
- Dalton D., Mount Vernon, OH, US
This car has been a disappointment. It has leaked transmission fluid for years. A non-Honda mechanic told me if I had the leaking seal replaced it most likely would leak as well. So I just monitor it.
- disappointing, Shoreview, US
This will be the last Honda I own. I have never had so many issues with a car in my life. And now the Starter has gone out. I bought a Civic because of Honda's reputation and was told from other Civic owners it would be money well spent. Not sure if it's just something with this generation, but this car has turned into a money pit. I had a Saturn with 137,000 miles on it and NEVER had NEAR the problems like I've had with this car. Ridiculous. Get your sh*t together Honda.
- etabes, South Bend, IN, US
I own 4 Honda (CRV, Accord, (2) Civics) and have had both starters fail on the Civics with in 6 months.
2007 & 2008 with both around 100K miles. From reading other complains, I'm stating to question my choice for Honda...Maybe I'll need to try aToyota
- resaxton, Florence, SC, US
Bad starter motor - failed without warning. Had to have car towed, etc. This seems awfully premature for something like a starter. Not to mention that it is located in a place that you can't get to without being a super human contortionist or removing the engine. So, I had to take it to Honda to have half the car disassembled while up on a hoist so they could replace it to the tune of $600. I think it's reasonable to expect a starter motor to last at least 200,000 miles - perhaps they undersized or went cheap with the stock unit, which begs the question: What else is going to fail before it's time?
- lemkenc, Gastonia, NC, US
Purchased used car with 103K, my 1st Honda for the teenage drivers in the Family. Reliable, Right? Do A SEARCH of issues online, 2007 HONDA CIVIC will not start, mileage doesn't matter. WOW! Hello, Honda anybody home - Recall? A lot of "will not start" issues with the Honda Civic. I just Hope? it is just the starter and not a bigger issue from the hundreds of complaints out there.
- deng_20, Royersford, PA, US
Had the battery replaced first, didn't help. Finally had to take it to the mechanic and leave it for a day to get it repaired. Repair bill was pretty high too. Not expected form a Honda Civic at 9 years < 100,000 miles.
- neo1250, San Diego, CA, US
First Honda.Purchased used in June 2015. After 1 week of having issues it finally gave out. Surprised me. I thought Honda's were mechanically sound cars. My Saturn didn't need starter replaced until 160,000 miles
- Cher T., Phoenix, AZ, US
Just last night my car failed to start after leaving from work, and it appears to be the starter again. The car is at 165k miles. I just had the starter replaced on it 4 years ago at 90k miles. After seeing the complaints here that I am not the only one having starter issues with this new of a car, I am starting to question my loyalty toward Honda. I have had an 88 and 92 Accord in the past and had 210k miles on those without having any big mechanical issues. With this 2007 I will be going into my second starter, replaced the front axles twice, the A/C has shot crap, have had excessive rear tire wear until they finally issued a recall on it in 2013 (which I have not had to buy new tires for the rear since). I don't think I will be getting a Honda again after buying this car brand new and have this many major issues.
- Joshua A., Kansas City, MO, US
My third and last Honda. How can a starter go out at 87.000 miles? Now the car is making a moaning noise in reverse. What fresh hell is this? Honda, recall this car for the starter and the other ridiculous problems reported here.
- Liz W., Alameda, CA, US
SO, HERE WE GO AGAIN.....
SINCE EACH PROBLEM HAS TO BE LISTED SEPARATELY, ONCE AGAIN, THE ONLY VEHICLE WE HAVE-
WENT TO GET IN IT-WOULD NOT START....THOUGHT IT WAS BATTERY....HAHA...NOPE....NEW BATTERY IN...STILL NOTHING.....
HAD TO REPLACE AND PUT NEW STARTER IN...
THIS IS SUCH BS.
- Laura L., Roanoke, VA, US
Very disappointed of Honda to have such a major problem when my car has relatively low mileage. I doubt I'll buy a Honda again.
- Luke N., Montreal, QC, canada
This car has cost me more over the years than a luxury vehicle!!! I am so SICK of this car! And now the starter?!
Here I come, Toyota.
- Jen H., Raleigh, NC, US
HOLY COW!!! ONLY 59,500 miles on my 2007 Honda Civic EX 4DR and the starter goes out?!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot Honda! I'm glad you're saving money on making cheap starters cause this repair is going to cost me over $450!!!!! I have owned Honda's since 1978 and have never had a failure this early on. If this is a sign that other things are going fail on this car than I'm going to seriously rethink my loyalty to Honda.
I'm NOT happy!!!
- Chris F., Chamblee, GA, US
For having a Honda and taking pretty good care of it with routine checkups at the Honda dealership, I was a little surprised to have the starter go out on me one morning. I thought Hondas were built much better and could easily go over 100,000 miles without having any major parts, except for things like tires and brakes replaced. Because of this, unfortunately, this will probably be my last Honda.
From Googling this issue, it looks like this is a common issue with the 8th generation Honda Civics. I asked the mechanic at the dealership about how common this problem is and he just smiled with a big grin...telling me that this is a very common issue. If anyone ever starts a class action lawsuit on this issue, count me in.
- Paul G., Saint Louis, MO, US
Without warning, my starter went out.Saturday morning, start the car, and "click." Had to get it towed--will cost me $450.00. This is much too soon for this type of problem. No warning, nothing. I get my car checked every 3,000 miles--oil, lube, tires, etc. I have also had to repair the brakes.
My next car will be a Toyota. They seem much more reliable. I am not happy!!!!!
- purpleeducator, Petaluma, CA, US
for a car that is less than 6 years old i cant believe that it already needs major repair work.
- H F., Billerica, MA, US
car would not start - had to have car towed to have repaired -. was without car for 2 days
- Paul M., Garner, NC, US
Began intermittently. Electrical would come on, vehicle would not crank. Would sometimes make a clicking sound when attempting to turn the engine over. Battery tested good. Forums had several suggestions for this, including starter, key chip identifier failure, transmission sensor failure. Repair shop recommended the starter. New starter solved the issue.
- ninjamin, College Station, US