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Honda recalls 2012 Civics; driveshaft assembly could fail

GasBuddy Blog -- Honda announced this week that the left driveshaft in approximately 50,000 2012 Honda Civic vehicles might have been assembled incorrectly and could come apart, separating from the CV joint that connects the driveshaft to the wheel.

The potential number of affected vehicles is estimated at 50,190. Documentation from Honda indicates that approximately up to 8.4 percent of the vehicles in the recall may contain the condition.

Honda says it is voluntarily recalling the Civic vehicles in the United States to inspect and, if necessary, replace the left driveshaft. If separation from the CV joint occurs, the engine will no longer propel the vehicle in any gear, and the vehicle may roll away if the parking brake has not been...

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Submitted Jun 14, 2012 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:44:09 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse lile: Bavarian Manure Wagons are not without their problems either.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:43:44 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse that's what happens when things get outsourced to cheap labor.
lile07 Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:119 Points:440,620 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2012 6:48:06 AM Ignore lile07 Report Abuse That sucks a fatty buy bmw instead wont have any problems
ltbombb Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,769 Points:566,170 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 6:43:02 PM Ignore ltbombb Report Abuse Honda failure rates seem to be increasing rapidly. They used to be a reliable car.
n3tbc Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:355 Points:332,825 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 6:15:21 PM Ignore n3tbc Report Abuse Prevention saves customers.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 3:41:03 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse This what we get from foreign manufactures. Crappy cheap vehicles and profits that are shipped back to Japan.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,645 Points:1,211,005 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 10:59:18 AM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Let's move on folks... We've seen this item b4....
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,980 Points:2,344,535 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 10:18:01 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Fix the drive shaft problem and get those vehicles back on the road ASAP. I have driven Honda's for many years and usually they have no problems. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe and reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
rx7racerca Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,192 Points:1,111,895 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 10:10:43 AM Ignore rx7racerca Report Abuse This isn't really very newsworthy - all car companies, and all models have issues - Honda does seem to have identified specifically the cars affected and is dealing with it, so the posting here is mostly an opportunity for the boo-birds to crow at Honda. And I'm not saying this because I'm a Honda fan - my choice in this class of cars would be the new Ford Focus or Mazda 3 SkyActive.
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,705 Points:702,205 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 9:58:01 AM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse This is what responsible Companies do. I know this is a big black eye for Honda but in the long run people remember when they have actually been dealt with fairly and will continue to buy from a responsible Company.
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Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,574 Points:1,455,310 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 9:13:58 AM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse Being proactive and correcting deficiencies when found is one way you get reliability. Being proactive avoids the unexpected failures.
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,996 Points:740,875 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 9:12:06 AM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse Amazing, Hondas and Toyotas with problems,yet consumers keep flocking to them when the big three quality is just as good.
mejesso5 Rookie Author Utah Posts:4 Points:405 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 9:10:38 AM Ignore mejesso5 Report Abuse so if no crashes have happend, how do they know there is a problem?
CPayZombie Champion Author Phoenix Posts:10,064 Points:1,654,640 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 9:07:32 AM Ignore CPayZombie Report Abuse We have been given the "shaft".
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ibhenry Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,536 Points:456,445 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 8:57:32 AM Ignore ibhenry Report Abuse Minor issue affecting a very small percentage. Every car manufacturer has a recall every now and then. And Honda is stepping forward to take care of it.
mitchells Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,856 Points:1,124,135 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 8:57:13 AM Ignore mitchells Report Abuse Not helping much after the tsunami, but at least it's not as bad as the Toyota mess with the carpets and gas pedals
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HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,523 Points:3,077,975 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2012 8:56:52 AM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Damn. I sure hope this doesn't affect the 2 Hondas in my household. We haven't received any recall notices as of yet.
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