Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Had to replace a CV joint"
Anonymous, TX (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Lower control arm bushings broken on both sides. Replaced the control arms and had new bushings pressed in. Replaced the ball joints and tie-rod ends. Also replaced both CV axles"
Kenneth W., MO (2001 Honda Civic DX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Bushings were cracked/torn. This is the second time this has happened on this vehicle"
Anonymous, MI (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"The problems were the control arm bushings, strut, & engine mount"
Bobby B., MD (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"I live in a Canadian city with major pot holes causing significant premature wear of bushings requiring replacement of the lower control arms"
Anonymous, AB (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"bushing on the front lower control arms broke. Car has a lot of miles on it"
Anonymous, VA (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"dealer said there was a problem with the front control arm bushings so I had them replaced them"
Anonymous, NC (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"The front compliance bushings wore out and we paid $1000 to fix them at the dealer. The car drives well after fixing it. Dealer said fixing it was optional to give them credit."
Constantine S., CA (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Compliance bushings worn. Acceptable given vehicle age. Repair more expensive than needed as special bushing removal tool not available at dealership necessitating disassembly of front end."
Julian I., BC (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Mechanic had to replace the steering column, I think. He said it was leaking"
Anonymous, AZ (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"A small amount of leaking from the power steering fluid container under the hood. Not a big issue"
Thom K., NJ (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"The shocks and struts had over 50,000 miles on them since last replaced and I noticed the ride was very spongy. I had them replaced now the ride is stable and firm."
Anonymous, (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Original struts/springs were leaking and squeaky. It's been getting worse for several years."
Anonymous, (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"I have been meaning to replace them, might be original. Priority has changed since virus and have been driving way less."
Anonymous, MI (2001 Honda Civic Unsure 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Worn.Replaced all"
Richard P., CA (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Old and worn. Also: control arms/bushings old & worn @ 183000 miles"
Lance P., NV (2001 Honda Civic HX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"struts are worn out. i guest it has take a toll after over 229,000 miles on the road. excessive bouncing and rattling"
Anonymous, CA (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"I was informed 3 years ago that struts were leaking. Did not fix them until last year. Bumpy ride prior to replacement"
Anonymous, KY (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"They needed replaced.bCar felt like a boat"
Anonymous, TX (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Had to replace original complete struts and tie rods Normal wear and tear for city driving (pot holes)"
Anonymous, MA (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"This is normal wear for the milage"
Bruce M., AZ (2001 Honda Civic DX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"needed to be changed at 90000 miles in rear"
Anonymous, WI (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Original parts were leaking had to have them replaced"
Anonymous, AZ (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"had bent axle that resulted in bent strut, vibration and alighnment problem"
Anonymous, TX (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"struts were just worn out"
Anonymous, VA (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"upgrading from stock shocks improved handling and stability"
Anonymous, NY (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"The Honda is, after all, 17 years old and I live in New Mexico with many unpaved and washboard roadsand many trips out to the rez (Navajo Reservation) with really unimaginable to anyone not familiar with this part of the world, really terrible roads. It was simply time to pay attention to the struts. I had no trouble with driving the car, no steering problems but it was simply time to replace them."
Fran H., NM (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"drivers side front strut rattles."
Anonymous, MA (2001 Honda Civic 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Coil spring on right side broke. End of spring gouged tire completely around tire, cutting side wall"
Anonymous, IN (2001 Honda Civic HX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"Part failure -- had to be replaced"
Anonymous, MN (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"tie rod had to be replaced.. very loose"
Anonymous, AL (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)"alignment needed and tires (installed and balanced)"
Anonymous, MA (2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)
"Both front lower ball joints were badly worn and I started to experience a handling problem"
Anonymous, MD (2001 Honda Civic LX 1.7-L 4 Cyl)