NHTSA Complaint #11521988 — 2012 HONDA CIVIC

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11521988
Vehicle	2012 HONDA CIVIC
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 1, 2013
Date Filed	May 15, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

When starting from a stopped position, there is a squeal when letting out the clutch. I took it back to the dealership 3x and they couldn't duplicate it. Apparently it is a known issue as there are bulletins on it. It happens almost every time, especially on a slight incline.

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