Issue ID | 1155964 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10681766 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 13/01/15 |
Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on hilly city streets during a snow storm, the vehicle stability control and abs systems engaged, followed shortly by warning lights and messages that these systems needed attention. Despite parking the car and turning off the engine, a small motor within the "abs modulator control unit" continued to operate and would not stop until i disconnected the battery. The modulator/control unit had to be replaced with a used unit costing $280, not counting diagnostic and labor charges. (total repair cost: $602.) a new unit would have cost over $1000. The used part came with a "lifetime warrantee." it seems that the original device should have been warranteed beyond the standard 3yr/30,000 mile limit as it is an important safety feature. Despite similar complaints posted on various websites, this problem has not been addressed with a recall. *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SCHENECTADY, NY |
VIN pattern | 2HGFB2F8XCHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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