I just got a letter from honda today informing me they extended the warranty on the engine for 10 years and no km limit for the cracked engine block problem. From what i read, i hate to say generation 8 civics often have their blocks crack. Get reliability information for the 2006 honda civic from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. It is unsafe to drive with a cracked engine block so if you experience any of these signs of trouble youll want to reach out to an engine mechanic that sells and installs used and rebuilt engines. I own a 2008 honda civic ex with 27,000 miles on it. I also got the 50% coverage, but told them that there was a service bulletin 08 044 describing that the only fix was to replace the engine. We have to drive in max cool to keep cool when id anonymous, fl 2008 honda civic lx 1. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block. If you drive one of the affected vehicles and didnt receive a letter yet, call honda and ask them for one. Scary to drive on the highway with the weaving the car does on its ownnot to mention windy days. A cracked engine block can result in low engine compression if the crack is severe enough andor deep enough within the engine block to pierce any one of the engine cylinders.
Has been reliable but have just found out that the engine block is. Found out yesterday 09232009 after my honda civic lx with 71,000 miles overheated that i, too, had a cracked engine block. Is it ok to drive a car with a cracked engine block. It was too late for the extended warrenty honda offered. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. Honda 2006 civic ex with a cracked block jan 08, 2020. I drive about 25 miles roundtrip for work all week and average stuff on the weekends.
Today i received a letter stating the warranty on the engine block was increased to 8 years. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty to 8 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit. The 2007 honda civic has 72 problems reported for cracked engine block. At this point, normal engine combustion pressure is disrupted, which in turn, lowers engine compression and results in poor engine performance. The 1998 honda civic has 1 problems reported for cracked block.
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