Steering Problem on the 2000 HONDA CIVIC
Car problem(s) with the 2000 HONDA CIVIC.
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Problem with Steering
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Feb 14, 2014 - Cypress, TX - Steering
I AM A UNSUSPECTING CONSUMER THAT BOUGHT A VEHICLE THAT WAS FOR SALE WITHOUT DISCLOSURE OF THE TRUE CONDITION INCLUDING BRAND HISTORY. I PURCHASE AN UNSAFE CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER AND THE SECOND DAY THE BRAKE FAIL AND THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFNESS. MY DAUGHTER TOOK IT FOR A OIL CHANGE MY MECHANIC SAID IT HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS OIL LEAK, AXLE DAMAGE, SUSPENSION NOISE. I TOOK IT TO HAVE THE MUFFLER CHECK MY MECHANIC SAID THE MUFFLER HAD A ROTTEN PIPE AND TWO DONUT GASKET THAT NEED TO REPLACED WHICH I DID. THE CODE PRESENT P1259 - VTEC SOLENOID AND OXYGEN SENSOR. I REQUESTED THE CAR FAX AND IT SAID THAT IT HAD THREE MINOR ACCIDENTS, THREE OWNERS, MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY. MY DAUGHTER SAID WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE SPEED ODOMETER ONLY GOES TO SIXTY MILES WHEN SPEED UP AND IT WILL NOT GO ANY FURTHER. I NEVER SAW A TITLE, SIGN A TRANSFER FORM, OR GO DOWN WITH HIM TO THE COURT HOUSE TO GET THE STICKER AND TRANSFER PAPER WORK. MY DAUGHTER HAD TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR WHILE PARKING THE CAR. IT STARTED SMOKING LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE. I INFORMED [XXX] THAT THE CAR WAS A JUNK AND I WANTED MY MONEY BACK. IT HAS BEEN THIRTEEN DAYS SINCE I PURCHASE THE CAR AND I HAVE NOT GOT MY MONEY BACK. HE MADE SURE THAT THE ADDRESS WHERE HE IS LOCATED WAS WRITTEN WRONG, THE NAME OF HIS BUSINESS WAS INCORRECT, THE VIN NO. WAS WRITTEN INCORRECT, THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WAS NOT DOCUMENTED ON THE BUYERS OWNER INVOICE. I PURCHASE THIS CAR AT A EXXON GAS STATION. I SENT HIM A DEMAND LETTER AND I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY RESPONSE. THE CAR IS PARKED INFRONT OF MY HOME AND MY DAUGHTER CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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Aug 15, 2003 - Elk Grove , CA - Hydraulic Power Assist System
THE PROBLEMS I RECENTLY FACED WITH MY 2000 HONDA CIVIC VP MODEL:1. TRANSMISSION SPONTANEOUSLY SKIP GEARS AND CAUSES MY CAR TO JERK AND LOOSE CONTROL FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. 2. WHEN THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS/SLOWS DOWN THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SKIPS OR DO NOT DOWNSHIFT SMOOTHLY, THUS CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK. CAUSES MINOR STRAINS TO THE PASSENGER'S AND THE DRIVER'S NECK. 3. WHENEVER I OR MY FAMILY GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE WE GET STATIC SHOCK. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR A FAMILY WHO HAVE A BABY OR CHILDREN. 4. CAR DIES WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING AND OTHER PRIMARY CAR FUNCTIONS. THIS UNCERTAIN EVENT CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL FATALITY OR SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENTS.
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Nov 26, 2001 - Parsippany, NJ - Wheel And Handle Bar
WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ANDWITHOUT ANY INDICATION STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RUN INTO LIGHT POLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
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Jun 27, 2001 - Baltimore, MD - Rack And Pinion
THE RACK AND PINION DEVELOPED A LEAK WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 27 DAYS BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
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May 18, 2001 - Rosedale, NY - Hydraulic Power Assist System
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OR LESS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE AND FLIP OVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER .
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