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#73 of 148 Another...TSB question by mzip Apr 04, 2008 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: aue (Mar 31, 2008 12:06 pm) Asked the service mgr today about TSB 08-001 and he said our cars, by VIN, yes we have 2 06 HCH's eating tires, were not covered under the TSB. Why? The TSB says "all except si" well, we don't have an si. Any ideas on how to get them to fix this?   Had an 06 Odyssey before the HCH's and had to trade it due to unsafe vibration that led to hydroplaning in rain. Now I'm stuck in these 2 cars for at least 2 more years and can't afford new tires every 25000 miles! I don't even care about the tire reimbursement, I just want the alignment problems fixed so my tires will last 60000 mi like on all other cars (hondas) I've owned.
#76 of 148 Another unhappy Honda Customer, How much more til Honda Fixes things by jcampa May 14, 2008 (5:24 pm)
The TSB came out in May of 2007 and the bulletin came out by VIN and it included the HCH, I know that much. I have been trying to get Honda since November of 2007 to fix problems and to reimburse me of my cost, but they have gotten to big and think they don't have to fix anything. I am telling everyone I know not to buy Honda.   Get a copy of the TSB and see if your car is in the specified VIN number and then take it back to the dealership and shove it up his butt, until he fixes it. I had to leave the car in Oklahoma City until they fixed it. That is all that I know.
#77 of 148 Re: Tire problem doesn't seem to be happening with just Civic Hybrids [cheever] by highmpg May 19, 2008 (10:09 am)
Replying to: cheever (Oct 19, 2007 4:48 am) Has anyone been able to connect alignment issue for HCH to the large variations in MPG that users report? One person struggles to obtain high 30's and other report 50+ as a routine happening. Replies to this message: paisan1 (May 21, 2008 1:02 pm)
#78 of 148 Re: Tire problem doesn't seem to be happening with just Civic Hybrids [high by paisan1 May 21, 2008 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: highmpg (May 19, 2008 10:09 am) i have just completed a road trip of 6,500 miles.the TSB was applied to my honda in Feb.the new tires i received from honda at no charge show only normal wear after this trip.i still feel a vibration,but seems to be associated with road surface and feel from regenerative braking more than alignment.car does not pull of road is flat.wind is still a problem,and cement roads with grooves move the car all over.my mileage on this trip was always around 38-40 mpg,but i was traveliong at 75-80 most of the time.i have given up on the 47-50 mpg...too much work.i also have found that shifting into "S" uses more of the engine as well as the electrics,and acceleration is much improved. i had a ball fooling with BMW's ,etc on the trip.i am sure they were surprised that my little Honda Hybrid would catch and pass them at 100 +.sure had fun.fun always trumps 50mpg....arthur
#79 of 148 Re: Vibration and Tire Wear [jcampa] by magold3 May 24, 2008 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: jcampa (Jan 31, 2008 7:12 pm) My 2006 Civic Si just had a rear blowout on the passenger side while I was doing 65 on the highway. The car lurked uncontrollably to the left. I hit the concrete barrier headon. The airbags saved me.   Sounds like these control arms could be the cause. Who do you think I should contact?
#80 of 148 Re: Vibration and Tire Wear [jcampa] by mickeyrom May 25, 2008 (4:05 am)
Replying to: jcampa (Jan 31, 2008 7:12 pm) It's normal for any car with a blown rear tire to be difficult to control.You just have to be careful to not hit the brake hard and steer very carefully.
#81 of 148 Re: Civic Alignment Issues [aue] by advisr May 25, 2008 (11:54 am)
Replying to: aue (Mar 24, 2008 9:54 am) I have a box of tissue here for your tears. All cars have issues and Honda handles the small amount of service bulletins they have great. Tires wear out, and due to the upper control arm issue the tire wear and or feathering is exaggerated. The fact that Honda is willing to pay for a portion of the tires is actually pretty strong. Before you shed anymore tears, you might want to make a phone call to the American Honda customer service center.The 800 number is in the owners manual, and I bet if you express your concern(don't be an ass), Honda will authorize replacing 2 tires at no charge. They are a great company with a customer satisfaction rating that is unsurpassed. Replies to this message: aue (Jul 01, 2008 11:13 am)
#82 of 148 Honda Hybrid Woes by lyninmaine Jul 01, 2008 (9:54 am)
Let's see how good Honda America really is at taking responsibility for themselves. I started complaining about the tires in December of 2007 when my car had about 16000 miles. I am 51 and I have been driving in New England winters for a long time. I was swerving and frightened (and probably being sworn at by the folks stuck behind me) going 5 mph in the snow. Why was my 2006 HCH the WORST car in the snow? I complained to the dealer's service department and then to Honda America. I was told to put snow tires on it and I did. I took the snow tires off in April. The tires have less than 18,700 miles on them, but now the Honda dealer says because the car is over 20,000 miles, they can't help me. I have proven the subtracted winter tire time miles too. I had the control arms changed today. I called Honda America. A very nice young man took down my details as best he could. I was told someone would get back to me within 48 hours. These tires are so loud my husband wears a noise cancellation Bose headset and I stuff tissue in my ears when we use the HCH. We like his 99 Camry a lot better. Hmmmm, I have liked every other car I've owned better....and is anyone really getting 50 mpg? Ummmmmm, nope....but that is our fault too. So far I am feeling ripped off. I hope Honda America makes good and changes their image back into a good one. As a business person, I cannot believe they are being so nonchalant about losing their customer base over some control arms and tires. If they gave us safe tires, it might make us forget we are only getting 32-44 mpg.

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