2007 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 246about this part
- Share
- 20%of 1,204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 246 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Honda Civic, 20% of the 1,204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear upper control arm kit needs to be replaced. Currently causes uneven, rapid tire wear. I bought the car new in 2007 from this dealership and have it serviced by this dealership since then. A service bulletin 08-001 was issued 1/22/08, but I was just told by the dealership on 8/18/14 about this. They refuse to cover the cost of repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10628127, filed 2014-08, 67,000 miles“I have purchased, in the last 5 years, 5 different sets of tires because of cupping' of my rear tires due to a defect in the rear suspension. I was told on 2 occasions by 2 different Honda dealers that the problem in my rear suspension had been solved. The last service was 10 months ago; I purchased my fifth set of tires and now have to replace them again.”
NHTSA complaint #10480875, filed 2012-10, 35,000 miles“I have found out that the reason for my irregular wear on my tires has not been alignment problems but a problem that Honda has had with not having the right rear upper control arms. I have went through multiple sets of tires and alignments before finding this out. I contacted Honda after this find and they are not willing to help in the cost to repair this.”
NHTSA complaint #10487601, filed 2012-12, 77,000 miles“The tires on my 2007 Honda Civic kept show bad wear and had to rotate every 10,000-15,000 until couldn't do it anymore, bought several sets of tires:: solved the problem buy paying almost $900 to fix the arms on the rear end. Said thing is Honda knew and knows about this problem but wont do a recall... Good news is after all my sets of tires and $900 dollars my car is now getting good wear out of the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10502375, filed 2013-03, 10,000 miles“My 2007 Honda Civic gets uneven rear tire wear referred to as cupping with an accompanying vibration and noise. Honda has issued a service bulletin, 08-001 regarding this problem and the corrective action required to fix it. They denied that my vehicle had this problem and would not pay for any corrective action.”
NHTSA complaint #10397490, filed 2011-04, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028517Jan 27, 2026Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.
- 10129527Feb 26, 2014Service bulletin - The rear suspension geometry (camber) on some models may cause uneven or rapid rear tire wear. This wear may appear as diagonal lines or inner edge tread wear…
- 10043607Mar 2, 2012Honda: when make tight turn, would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension.
- 10024687Feb 8, 2008Uneven or rapid rear tire wear.
- 10022467Jul 18, 2007Popping noise in the front suspension while turning.
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 2007 Honda Civic
212 complaintsEngine
170 complaintsAir bags
156 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsEngine cooling
74 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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