Comments on: 2007 Civic Si Sedan Clicky Knock Popping Noise While Turning in Front Suspension

By: Levi

Levi — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:26:29 +0000

My 2007 Honda Civic Si Coupe is experiencing both the 3rd gear and bump issue, but unfortunately my job required I drive a significant amount of miles for a while so it is out of warranty. Great.

By: Russell

Russell — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:24:22 +0000

I am an 07 si coupe owner and have experienced both the suspension popping and transmission issues. Apparently, these are not issues confined only to sedans.

I agree, Honda has approached both of these issues in a piss-poor manner. I have had the infamous “bump stop” installed on my car and it has NOT fixed the popping problem. If anything, the noise is now worse.

I had the entire transmission replaced by the dealership about 5K miles in after they agreed that a problem existed. Now, with just over 12K on the car, the transmission noise/grind is back, much to my chagrin. And now, Honda says that all the transmissions have an issue and that they won’t replace the transmission again since it didn’t fix the problem. They claim that I am “too anal”.

Honda has been extremely unpleasant to deal with, as I am basically screwed. I love the performance and look of the car, but I’m sorry to say that I will never purchase another Honda due to my experience.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:46:56 +0000

Got my car back today. Pretty funny story. The service rep I was dealing with originally said the Bump Stop TSB 07-078 did not apply to the 08, so that definatelly wasn’t the problem he told me. That was almost a week ago. Two days ago he told me that they had replaced the bump stop and all the other items I mentioned in my previous post, but the noise was still there. Today I called, and the rep was out sick. So I dealt with another guy and he says “Yeah, we replaced the bump stops this morning in the noise is gone. Come pick it up”. I asked if they had replaced them 2 days ago like the original rep told me, and he said according to the work order, No. They were replaced today.

Long story short, the noise is gone. Appears to have been the Bump Stop. They replaced it on both sides. I hope Honda updates TSB 07-078 to include the 08 so others dont have to lose their car for a week like I did.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:48:23 +0000

I finally got my 08 SI Sedan to the dealer. Its been there a week now for the popping noise from the front end. Of course, they didnt hear it when they checked it out the first time. So I had to go there and demonstrate it for the tech. The key is to make a full turn (wheel completely turned one way), then hit a small bump or dip straight on. I was able to make it happen 3 times in a row just in their parking lot.

They claim they have replaced the bump stops, the strut, the tire rod end, and some bearing. They told me today its still making the noise after replacing all those items and need to keep the car still. I will follow up when I hear more.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:35:21 +0000

WOW!!! OMG!!!! IM NOT ALONE!!!!! thank F*&K!!!! I am having this problem too!!!! and a few others but this one bothers me most!!!! I bought mine in November 2006. I have not checked the VIN or anything to see if its to late or not, just had to add my story too!!! Mine has had suspension problems since I bought her. The rear suspension has been replaced due to “bad part numbers” Ive had a couple noises in the front. There is a popping in my dash,… which the tech insulated and its pretty much gone, but there is the clunk when taking off and turning in either direction!. My dealer has been trying to help,… trying to fix it but to no avail.Struts replaced before and yesterday strut bearing but it still clucnks. They are tired of seeing me and I Ive been P*&&ed that ive had to go back over and over. But I finally realized that the car was built in 2006. When the civics body style changed. Even though its new, its bound to have problems! Thanks for the help !!! Ill be back frequently AND i will be taking this link and other websites to my TECH Thursday! YOUVE ALL MADE MY DAY!!!!! lol THANKS much!!!

ANG!!!

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:52:13 +0000

I have an ‘08 SI Sedan. I dont have the third gear problem, my vin is later than the one mentioned in the bulletin. So I guess they fixed that. However, I have had the popping noise from the front right of the car since the day I bought it with 9 miles on it. It seems to be getting worse. I will be taking it to the dealer this week.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:47:50 +0000

Honda TSB 08-020 April 12, 2008 (3RD GEAR)

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Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear

SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

By: Angelo

Angelo — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:12:54 +0000

My last car exhibited the same popping noise under a much wider range of driving conditions and it was caused by the rear anti-sway bar. In my case, one of the links was broken and the bar would twist and make a pop/ping sound. With the number of miles your car has, the pop sound could be from a number of things, from bushings to anti-sway bar joints.

In the case of my new car, the pop is exclusive to a specific way the front suspension is compressed. My local dealer has promised to fix the issue, but they have yet to notify me when they will be able to schedule the repair. They will be fixing my transmission issue as well.

By: Diane Leardi

Diane Leardi — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:23:20 +0000

I have a 2002 CRV-LX AWD with 110,000 miles. Several months a go it started making a ‘popping noise’ when going over minor bumps. Seems to be getting louder. My mechanic thinks it could be the sway bar but that doesn’t make sense to me.
I bought the car used so the warranty is elapsed. Any suggestions?

By: Angelo

Angelo — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:13:53 +0000

Interesting, the TV Station picked the 3rd gear problem over of the bump stop problem. They should have highlighted both problems.

I just read on Edmonds that there is a service bulletin which addresses this transmission problem. The service reassembles the transmission in some fashion. The servicing applies to other model cars with the 6 speed transmissions such as the S2000 and Accords going back to 2003. http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/558

I’m going to contact my dealer and see if I can get both issues resolved soon.