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UPPER CONTROL ARMS
by sandman46
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Aug 16, 2008 (5:00 pm)
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Had mine replaced yesterday and they told me to send copies of my new tire receipts to Honda to see if they'll refund some $. My tires wore out before 14k miles even with multiple alignments which I can document.
Hope they'll pay back something to me.
The Sandman 
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- #197 of 238
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [suio]
by wtbuck
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Oct 15, 2008 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: suio (Jun 26, 2008 1:44 pm)
I have 2008 Honda Civic with 13000 miles and my tires have flat spots and lots of ROAD noise. So far dealor is not owning up to problem. Just getting started.
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- #198 of 238
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [silver_sally]
by scamper2
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Oct 18, 2008 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: silver_sally (Jun 26, 2008 1:24 pm)
We bought a 2008 Honda civic coupe and a Honda Civic sedan in Jan. of 2008. In the sedan after about 8,000 km on the all season tires that came with the car we started to hear a buzzing in the rear. Rear tire thread was wore unevenly. We were first told that it may be caused by towing excess weight however we had not towed anything and could prove the hitch had not been used as the paint was not disturbed. Then dealer advised we needed a 4 wheel alignment our cost. Dealer agreed to pay and found 4 wheels in perfect alignment. National service advised dealer to take measurements of rear suspension again all okay. Conclusion was tires that were on car when purchased were not of hard enough compound for suspension. We are now being charged for tire wear on initial tires. The second vehicle civic has been in the garage for almost 6 weeks measurements taken - Same tires on much the same car- we are now advised tires are okay even though buzzing has already begun. With what I have read on this site there appears to be be a widespread problem with tires or suspension and honda are not responding appropriately. It appears a recall is justified. Are there more 2008 Civic owners hearing a buzzing or humming from the rear of their car in the USA and Canada. Anyone else finding these cars also hit hard on the rear suspension.
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- #199 of 238
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [scamper2]
by jonesbb630
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Oct 18, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: scamper2 (Oct 18, 2008 3:56 pm)
I believe I am starting the same problem as you here in Canada with 9,000km. I don't even have a hitch on mine. Was planning to mention on my next oil change at dealer. Just appears the tires are humming. Got Goodyears eagles RSA oem and I already rotated them once at my first oil change as my dealer recommends rotation every oil change.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [jonesbb630]
by scamper2
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Oct 19, 2008 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: jonesbb630 (Oct 18, 2008 6:49 pm)
Interesting different brand tires but similiar. We found rear tires were feathered meaning uneven tread wear. I don't know how rotating will solve this problem.The original tires that came with our civics were Dunlop all seasons replaces with what is reported to be a better Dunlop sport 5000 tires. We have put 6,000kms on the replacements - no problem yet. The problem has started with the second civic but the dealer reports Honda Canada advised tires would not be replaced as measurements of rear suspension are in specification. Perplexed and not satisfied with Honda response to problem.
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- #201 of 238
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [jet10000]
by llryan
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Oct 20, 2008 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jun 26, 2008 7:48 am)
I had my upper control arms replaced 30000 miles ago. Since then I have had to replace the rear tires two times. The dealership states I need to rotate my tires more and says they can find nothing wrong with the car so it must be a tire issue!
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- #202 of 238
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2008 Civic tire problems
by NoisyWheel
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Dec 17, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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We purchased a 2008 HCH at the at the very end of 2007.
My wife noticed tire noise soon after. That noise has only worsened.
The dealership gave us the runaround and finally blamed it on us.
The customer support (out of California) did nothing more than add lip service, concluding the problem was us even though I attached their service bulletin (admitting the problem) to my complaint letter.
From my engineering background, I concluded the car appears to have a design definciency. Probably has something to do with the combination of a specialized suspension and harder (low rolling resistance tires). I expect it costs less for the manufacturer to stall than correct the problem.
Prior to this, I was planning on purchasing a civic for myself. Now I won't be buying a Honda at all !
We're disappointed in Honda and disappointed in the civic.
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Re: honda covering tires and control arms [scamper2]
by NoisyWheel
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Dec 27, 2008 (1:04 pm)
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Replying to: scamper2 (Oct 18, 2008 3:56 pm)
Yes, others (many) have experienced same. A recall was issued for previous model years based on Honda service bulletin 08-001 (you should be able to google the pdf). Bulletin includes models up through part of 2008.
Best guess Honda has a system design problem and are in damage control (including their reputation).
I do not believe the fix their bulletin puts in place will solve the problem either. Our car (2008 HCH) is exhibiting same behavior. Dealer says our serial number has the fix. (We're getting same runaround !)
For my part I have (and will continue) to share my disappointment (to friends, work associates and relatives ) with the car and the manufacturer as I feel motivated.
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- #205 of 238
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Fix Done
by sandman46
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Dec 27, 2008 (1:49 pm)
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Had the fix done this past August and the tires are wearing very evenly at this point. Honda even gave me back some $ on the new set of tires I had to purchase. Great car overall and I've been test driving several makes and models this past few months for my kids. Would recommend any Honda product if one has the $ to buy them.
The Sandman 
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