2004 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Honda Civic, 4% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front struts of my vehicle are leaking due to premature failure, which makes the vehicle difficult to control when a bump or slight ding in the road is traveled over. Will get the struts replaced, so that my vehicle doesn't fall apart, but it's going to be very .”
NHTSA complaint #10072344, filed 2004-05, 65,000 miles“When I took vehicle to regular fluid exchange for 80k mileage, Honda service experts said, compliance bush for the front wheel has been cracked. They also said it is pretty serious to drive and need to be replaced soon. The local mechanic shop are not aware of these repairs. None other vehicles has this kind of defects and it is never mentioned in Honda manual. Simple search in the internet resulted numerous complaint about this. Considering the pretty seriousness of this issue, consider safety fact on Honda vehicles based on this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10563172, filed 2014-02, 82,000 miles“Ball bearings on both front wheels failed. Caused noise when driven, when vehicle was taken to the dealership they said this normally should not happen, it was just a part that happened to fail. Paid $722.20 to have parts replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10134046, filed 2005-08, 48,500 miles“2004 Honda Civic drifts to the side while driving. All of the uneven, worn out tires were replaced as well as the rims. Even though the tires and rims were replaced, it still did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10137746, filed 2005-09, 4,000 miles“Right lower control arm failed after 79,000 miles. Car suddenly stopped on city street after making a right hand turn from a stop at a stop light. Civic immovable after unexpected failure. Traffic was light and slow due to stop light and midmorning travel. What happens at highway speed with this failure? Three weeks prior to failure, car was serviced at Honda dealership where car was purchased. Oil was changed and tires checked. No abnormal tire wear was noted. The car handled properly with no indication of misalignment. Car has been routinely serviced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225360, filed 2008-04, 79,348 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017044Dec 21, 2004Lower ball joint replacement.
- 10013659Nov 1, 2004Sport suspension kit alignment specifications. Honda servicenews.
- 10014483Oct 16, 2004Sport suspension alignment specifications.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 25 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% |
| 2008 | 99 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 20% |
| 2006 | 203 | 14% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 5% |
| 2001 | 52 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Civic
133 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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