Free engine replacement for 20062009 honda civics warranty extended to 10 years for cars with engine block cracks and leaking coolant last updated. The engine block on my 2006 honda civic cracked, and the car broke down today. A month after buying, we received a warranty extension on engine block cracking. Though your honda civic endures for years and years, even the best engines need to be replaced sometimes. Well honda had a engine block recall that i wasent aware 10048 of and now my engine block cracked while my wife was driving it coolant leaked all over the place and now honda says they wont fix the problem because i was over the warranty that i was not aware of when i bought the car. It was then discovered that the coolant leak was originating from a crack in the engine block. Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. Unfortunately for op, that warranty really is only for 10 years.
I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days with a complete engine block swap woot woot. My used 2008 honda civic was overheating and i dropped it off at my garage for evaluation. On 2142019, my mechanic informed me that my engine block was cracked and was under warranty. Honda settles class action over defective civic models. The 2007 honda civic has 72 problems reported for cracked engine block. The vehicle has developed a coolant leak due to a cracked engine block.
On monday morning august 15, 2016 the vehicle was diagnosed as having a cracked engine block. Can i use head gasket sealant to patch this problem up, or is the block done for. Dec 07, 2019 my 2008 honda civic reaches its end of life a couple weeks ago when the block cracked. Well it finally happened to me yesterday, as i drove off the freeway, my 2006 honda civic started smoking and my temperature rise to a 100%. Honda civic engine 2008 honda civic problems with engine. It is the infamous 20062009 civic engine extended warranty issue. Found out yesterday 09232009 after my honda civic lx with 71,000 miles overheated that i, too, had a cracked engine block. May 07, 2008 hello i have an 06 civic with about 37k miles on it. Honda replaced entire engine block and many more parts to correct problem. I also got the 50% coverage, but told them that there was a service bulletin 08044 describing that the only fix was to replace the engine. At this point i had information on honda s engine block problems. Just got the call saying the block is cracked, that it means a new engine, that there was a 10 year warranty, but that im outside the warranty.
I ended up putting more jb weld than what i showed. Honda extended the warranty for as much as 8 years covering the coolant leak, so if you go to your local honda dealer you could get the engine block or even the entire engine replaced free of charge if you have a coolant leak. I was driving home with my daughter from running errands and it just died. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the. Work was completed under a tsb for 2006 to mid 2009 1. Coolant leaking problems of the 2007 honda civic part 1. May 17, 2011 my 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they determined was due to a design flaw. These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. This issue was so common that honda extended the engine block s warranty for up to ten years. Honda civic engine problems and repair descriptions at. My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they. If your 0608 honda civic starts leaking coolant overheating and you take it into the shop and they tell you that you have a cracked engine block, make sure you have a honda dealership replace the engine at no cost to you. A new honda civic engine from autozone keeps your vehicle on the road by converting the potential. Just so happens to be in the same place the blocks on the base model civics from 0609 crack.
The most common honda civic problems you should know about. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done 2008 honda civic lx coupe answered by a verified mechanic for honda we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Honda 2006 civic ex with a cracked block jan 08, 2020. That era of nonsi civic had a flawed casting in the block, and they tended to crack even without first overheating, which is why honda extended the warranty on them to 10 years. Indicates that with honda plus, you will receive additional time and kilometer coverage dependant upon plan purchased, over and above the factorys 5 yr100,000 km warranty. Jun 18, 2019 mar 10, 2018 portland, or engine honda civic cracked engine we purchased the honda civic from the dealership and were never apprised of any warranty extension in 2010. Vehicle has only 54,000 miles, well kept and maintained. Honda civic engine 2006 honda civic problems with engine. My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they determined was due to a design flaw. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products. Engine block background on some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may experience engine coolant leaks, resulting in engine overheating. I noticed that the temp gauge was pegged on h so i pulled off the highway and had it towed to a honda dealer.
We were sick over it, and angry that arrowhead honda didnt disclose. I dont own a 2006 onwards honda civic but i was just going through some websites and found this horrifying forum with a discussion regarding 2006 onwards honda civic 1. There were stories where people had to fight honda to replace other components i. My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they determined. When there was a tsb for the cracked engine block issue of 8th gen civics, the warranty was extended specifically only for the replacement of the short block, for 10 yearsunlimited km. They claim we should have known this and kept it from overheating.
Models from this year had frequent reports of cracked engine blocks. The first step in figuring out how to fix a cracked engine block is identifying where the craci is. March 21, 2019 found coolant leak on driveway coming from 2006 honda civic. Honda put a 10 year warranty on these blocks with no mileage limit. I will go over the steps of how i fixed my cracked engine block. I have a 2007 honda civic ex coupe with only 99k miles and due to a manufacturing defect now has a cracked engine block. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done. Jan 06, 2014 if your 0608 honda civic starts leaking coolant overheating and you take it into the shop and they tell you that you have a cracked engine block, make sure you have a honda dealership replace the engine at no cost to you. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years. I did some research over the internet regarding this issue and found that most of the 2006 to 2009 civics had this engine crack issue and honda is also aware of this. Obviously i am out of warranty and there is no reason not to outright replace the engine. See tsb bulletin on this problem for 20062007 honda civics ex, lx return to top. Feb 05, 2014 carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures honda s liability could run up to a billion dollars given the time and parts it would.
Lastly, it is possible to have a cracked engine block inside your cylinder. Cracked block in 2008 honda civic auto typeclass car. Mar 24, 2010 well it finally happened to me yesterday, as i drove off the freeway, my 2006 honda civic started smoking and my temperature rise to a 100%. It has a clean title and i am the first and only owner. The above coverage is intended to provide an outline of the mechanical and electrical parts and components.
A10048 service bulletin on some 2006 08 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. If a cracked engine leaks enough coolant, it can overheat and fail completely. If you have an internal crack, youll likely have symptoms similar to a blown head gasket. Loose exterior trim or moldings engine compartment bottom shield came loose and dragged on road anonymous, md 2006 honda civic hybrid 1. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit. This issue was so common that honda extended the engine blocks warranty for up to ten years. Should the engine block crack as per the extension, it will be replaced with an updated part. I have a heat shrink crack in my engine block due to a manufacturer defect. I investigated this problem and learned how very common this issue was with the 20062008 civic line and also learned about the extended engine block warranty that honda issued under tsb.
The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded, or similar title under any states law. Serviced regularly with honda fluids and otherwise well taken care of. Honda has an ongoing extended warranty for these models replacing entire engines for free because they have had so many threats about it. Fortunately i got the letter with the extended warranty information. The problem is that it overheated and burned up the coil and many other electrical items. Despite this honda has not called for the recall of such those engines and just did a warranty extension.
I have a crack in my engine block and its not part of the extended honda 10 year warranty for 0608 civics for this exact same issue sis and hybrids are not included. Autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty youtube. On some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. My car is now being service by an authorized honda dealer. The coolantwater mixture was replaced and the engine started. Block crack and coolant leakage occurred driving in urban traffic at 40 mph and resulted in a moderate rise in engine temperature in ten minutes when the temperature. Apparently once these motors cross a mileage of 70 80k, the blocks on these engine crack open followed by coolant leakage and over heating. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Learn how to identify and repair your cracked engine block quickly and permanently. There is nothing you can do, proactively to prevent it. Honda is offering a new engine block or completely new engine, free, to owners of 2006 through 2008 and some early 2009 civics that have developed a coolant leak coming from the engine block. Honda civic owners if you notice blue coolant under car, suspect cracked engine block.
Repairing your cracked engine block bluedevil products. The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. If richs car iswas still under warranty when it happened, theyre supposed to fix it. Supersedes 10048, dated december 18, 20, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. Fact, honda issued the extended warranty that is specifically worded to cover engine block cracks, not because of one or two isolated problems but because of enough problems that it became a large enough issue to come to their attention in a negative way. Honda extended the warranty on the engine block for 8 years for these model years due to a defect. However, if the crack appeared outside of the warranty. Honda issued a tsb to dealer service departments a few years ago instructing them on the specific areas on the engine block where these cracks may show up. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty to 8 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit. A california judge on thursday approved a deal allowing american honda motor co. If you have a vehicle with a cracked engine block it can be tempting to simply junk the car or replace the entire engine. Jan 26, 2015 2008 honda civic cracked block yesterday i noticed my 2008 honda civic with 127,000 miles was running hotter than normal so i pulled over and checked the coolant level. Truedelta honda civic technical service bulletins tsbs.
Honda issued a tsb for engine, cooling system overheatingcoolant loss and the crack was the source of this issue. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block. Honda has a warranty extension in place if the engine block cracks, dont remember the time and mileage extension but worth looking into.