Honda is offering a new engine block or completely new engine, free, to owners of 2006 through 2008 and some early. There needs to be a recall on this and not an extended warranty. The oil problem has gone away since the rebuild but it has developed a habit for. The 2006 honda civic has 161 complaints for cracked engine block 2008 honda civic cracked engine block.
Whether youre jump starting a battery or insuring a new car, we can help. Honda civic 03 overheating, checking the cylinder head and. 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. Under warranty claim information and mandatory photo. I put in the shop for none other than a cracked block. I was told that if it was a cracked head that one of the cylinders would be steam cleaned. Honda put a 10 year warranty on these blocks with no mileage limit. Do you own a 2006 to 2009 honda civic with a coolant leak. I was thinking about buying a used civic but i read about cracked engine block problemsi am afraid to buy one now. 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. The crack is not from the overheating but honda s bad design craftsmanship. My used 2008 honda civic was overheating and i dropped it off at my garage for evaluation. I recently purchased a two owner 2008 honda civic exl which appeared to have no known problems.
Honda 2006 civic ex with a cracked block jan 08, 2020. I am now left perplexed, what else could cause an overheating issue. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done. I have a 2008 civic with under 83,000 miles that overheated. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty. Honda civic blown head gasket symptoms, causes, and cost.
This type of cracked engine block will give the same symptoms of a blown head gasket and can be very difficult to diagnose. What percentage of 20068 honda civics develop a cracked engine block aluminum. Below youll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a honda civic head gasket. If you have a vehicle with a cracked engine block it can be tempting to simply junk the car or replace the entire engine. The engine was replaced but they know they have a defective engine block in the honda civic 2008, 2007, and 2006 so how do we know if we did or did not receive another block with the same problem. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. Turned out to be a cracked block, not a blown head gasket. Found out yesterday 09232009 after my honda civic lx with 71,000 miles overheated that i, too, had a cracked engine block. 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. Honda civic problems 2008 honda civic engine problems. Many times, a vehicle with a cracked engine head, which is the top part or top end of a vehicles engine block, will leak motor oil out of the cracked part of the head. How about a cracked cylinder wall or a cracked block. I am just 3 months outside of the 10 year warranty on the engine block.
The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the civic is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road. It ran fine for a year or so and went in for a freshen up as it had started using a bit of oil. On 2142019, my mechanic informed me that my engine block was cracked and was under warranty. I called honda canada first to verify and its a known issue. Do the 2008 civic lx engines have a cracked block issue. Honda issued a tsb for engine, cooling system overheatingcoolant loss and the crack was the source of this issue. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. 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. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty youtube. A cracked engine head, specifically one with a large crack, can leak oil. My 2008 honda civic reaches its end of life a couple weeks ago when the block cracked.
Sunday i smelled coolant and checked it out to find a puddle under the car. 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. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to a billion dollars given the time and parts it would. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to.
Best place to buy tires and wheels for my honda civic. Cracked block in 2008 honda civic auto typeclass car. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 honda civic based on all problems reported for the 2008 civic. 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. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the warranty. Though honda improved the transmission on the civics after 2002, a new issue appeared in the 2006 model. Hi all first post i have been racing an ek9 with a b16 with the b18 modifications and modifed head. Are 2008 honda civic lxs affected by the cracked engine. I noticed that the temp gauge was pegged on h so i pulled off the highway and had it towed to a honda dealer.
These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. Did you drain it after you did the pressure test so you could see it where its leaking. Found out this was a defect that affected 20062009 honda civics. Look for coolant leaking from cracks in the block at the points shown below. An engine head houses the valve train, which is bathed in motor oil throughout engine operation. A head gaskets job is to create a seal between the engine block and the heads. Bisimotos 1,000 hp honda civic wagon jay lenos garage.
After i noticed that the engine block was cracked, i called honda and was also just 2. Cracked engine block behind exhaust manifold resulting in. If richs car iswas still under warranty when it happened, theyre supposed to fix it. Took it to honda dealer and they found a crack in the block. I love my 2008 honda, but reading about this possible defect worries me. The most recently reported issues are listed below. It lasted 12 miles before death and not a single warning light came on. The next day i took it to the dealer service department and they said it was an o ring in the coolant pipe, no mention of a cracked block, how could.
Lastly, it is possible to have a cracked engine block inside your cylinder. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products. And requested they replace the engine under warranty. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Warranty extended to 10 years for cars with engine block cracks and leaking coolant. 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. The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. Shortly after buying the car used i discovered it was losing coolant fml i proceeded to try a pressure test, which it passed and other minor checks. Find 2008 honda civic recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Aluminum engine block cracked and was leaking antifreezeit was covered by honda because of a defect in the engine block that affected a lot of cars anonymous, nv 2008 honda civic ex 1. Honda extended the warranty on the engine block for 8 years for these model years due to a defect. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the. This is a known problem with 2008 and other civics of that era.
Apparently once these motors cross a mileage of 70 80k, the blocks on these engine crack open followed by coolant leakage and over heating. Although the 2008 honda civic coupe and sedan are both distinguished by a lowprofile front end, short hood and long, laidback windshield, the two models have. Outside of this job, it needs to fail before the head cracks or warps. So far american honda has said that all the repair cost is on me and offered no. We only received one warning the engine overheated for no reason then we found out we had a defective engine from honda in a 2008 civic. This is true for most of teh 2006, 2007 and 2008 civic sedans with a short block. I have a high mileage civic ex 112k that with a cracked block. If your honda civic has blown its head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all. I have a crack in my engine block and its not part of the extended honda 10 year warranty for 0608 civics for. Hello have a 08 civic leaking coolant from block removed alternator right behind it on block is coolant leaking out, my. Honda civic 03 overheating, checking the cylinder head and block for cracks. Consumer reports alert 20062009 owners of honda civics of a. Honda civic engine block crack issue elliotts help forums. Dont know if this will help anyone else but i have a 07 honda civic ex.
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