2007 Honda Civic Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Honda Civic, 6% of the 1,204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car vibrates heavily with a cold start and increases in vibration when in reverse. It takes approx. 10 minutes for the heavy vibration to dissipate. There is no such vibration while driving. I have done some research and there are many others with the same car and the same problem. There is no way that it should be failing with this amount of mileage and the relative age of the car. I am not sure if any TSB was released by american Honda for the same...”
NHTSA complaint #10432369, filed 2011-10, 64,400 miles“On my 2007 Honda Civic hybrid the ima battery will suddenly drop from a charge to no charge. When this happens the car loses almost all acceleration power because the gasoline engine is forced to charge the battery up. This has happened to me during acceleration onto major highways during rush hour which is extremely dangerous without acceleration power. I would like Honda motor to address this issue instead of issuing software recalls that do nothing to the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10377905, filed 2011-01, 112,000 miles“Noticed uneven tire wear and vibration on my Honda Civic hybrid, and notified Honda service about this issue when I brought in the car for oil change. The service department looked at the car and said that the rear tires were worn, and this was due to rear suspension problem. Honda would cover the cost of that fix, but I also needed four new tires -- not covered by Honda. He offered to move the rear tires up front and just focus on the rear ($280 for two tires). …”
NHTSA complaint #10247424, filed 2008-11, 19,000 miles“2007 Honda Civic ex 4dr - the engine leaked coolant with no warning. Had it towed to Honda dealer and they say the engine block is cracked at the coolant passages. Honda dealer says they have seen this in the past (TSB #sb-08-044). I am being told by the dealer that I need a new engine block (approx $5,000.00). The car has 99,600 miles on it and I have been the only owner. All maintenance / service has been provided by the Honda dealer for cars life. As of right now, Honda says it will pay 50% (approx. $2,500.00).”
NHTSA complaint #10341731, filed 2010-07, 99,645 miles“I was driving up a hill toward an intersection with a heavily travelled cross street. I applied the brakes as I approached the intersection and immediately the engine revved up. Within a few seconds in spite of putting all my weight on the brake the car began gradually edging forward into the intersection. Without taking my foot of the brake I shifted into park and the engine went back to its regular idling speed. I took it into a Honda dealer and they checked it out but they could not find anything wrong. This problem has not reccurred, yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10401894, filed 2011-05, 23,040 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10115157Jul 19, 2017Service bulletin - On some 2006 - 08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. To increase customer…
- 10056874Sep 1, 2014Honda civic: see document search button for owner letter. The engine cylinder block is experiencing over heating on 2006-09 civics.
- 10039527Jul 21, 2011Honda: the malfunction light is on with a trouble code stored due to a software problem.
- 10039531Jul 19, 2011Honda: malfunction light is on with trouble codes stored due to a software problem. 2006-2008 civic hybrid.
- 10034885Nov 24, 2010Honda vehicle: engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover. There is paint overspray in the gasket groove of the cylinder head cover.
- 10030876Jul 30, 2009Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Engine overheats or leaks coolant. The engine block is cracking at the coolant passages. Install a new engine block assembly.
- 10026791Aug 15, 2008Honda: due to a manufacturing problem, the water pump pulley bolts may lose tension and eventually come loose. Loose pulley bolts may produce a pulley noise and could cause the…
- 10024034Dec 1, 2007Install crankshaft pulley correctly to prevent oil pump damage.
- 10020983Nov 16, 2006Damaged terminal or poor connection at terminal f5 (yel) at the underdash fuse box. F connector can cause indication of dtc's. To repair these dtc's, properly engage or replace…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 55 | 6% |
| 2007 | 74 | 6% |
| 2006 | 151 | 11% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 37 | 7% |
| 2002 | 31 | 4% |
| 2001 | 64 | 6% |
| 2000 | 47 | 16% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 53 | 12% |
| 1997 | 25 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 7% |
| 1993 | 13 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 8 | 12% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 Honda Civic
246 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
212 complaintsEngine
170 complaintsAir bags
156 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsTires
73 complaintsBody and structure
70 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsWheels
55 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsSteering
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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