2002 HONDA CIVIC Steeringcolumn Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2002 HONDA CIVIC

1 steeringcolumn complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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#10178817 | January 16, 2007

ON NOVEMBER 4, 2006, I WAS TURNING THE CORNER GOING UP A RAMP WHEN MY 2002 HONDA CIVIC EX STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP IN THE RIGHT TURN POSITION. I WAS HEADING OFF OF THE RAMP TO THE RIGHT WHEN I JERKED THE STEERING WHEEL BACK STRAIGHT TO FIND THAT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND MY OTHER CAR KEY ON THE SAME RING WERE BENT TERRIBLY AND UNUSABLE. IT APPEARED TO ME THAT THE OTHER CAR KEY HAD SOMEHOW GOTTEN LODGED IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND, AFTER A JERK FROM ME, BENT AND FREED THE WHEEL. UPON LOOKING AT THE COLUMN, THERE ARE 2 HOLES IN THE COLUMN ITSELF, AND 2 HOLES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL CONSOLE ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT IT APPEARED TO ME THE KEY COULD HAVE GOTTEN LODGED IN. I STARTED THINKING OF THE MORE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES SUCH AS IF...

Other 2002 HONDA CIVIC Problem Areas

Air Bags 176 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 102 complaints Power Train 73 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 43 complaints Electrical System 41 complaints Exterior Lighting 35 complaints Seat Belts 34 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 21 complaints Engine 17 complaints Steering 17 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 15 complaints Structurebody 15 complaints Tires 14 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 11 complaints Suspensionfront 11 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Seats 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint

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