Consumer Complaint Detail

HONDA / CIVIC / 2001

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006072753 Incident Date: Jul, 24 2006
Consumer's City: BLAIRSVILLE Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: CIVIC Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2HGES16501H Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 24 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 13 2005
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I had an exhaust leak in the engine compartment at 85,000 miles. i removed heat shield and saw the exhaust manifold cracked around circumference of pipe. this is where the header pipe is factory welded to the flat mounting plate. exhaust manifold is part of catalytic converter. warranty expires at 80,000 miles. i'm stuck with this defective part. taking part to a professional welder to try to repair it. otherwise, i'll have to spend $700 to $1000 to purchase a new one from honda. *jb