HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TIRES IN AN ADVANCED STAGE OF DIAGONAL OR INNER EDGE WEAR, MAY VIBRATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND/OR MAKE ROARING NOISE, DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION GEOMETRY (CAMBER) ON SOME MODELS CAUSING RAPID AND/OR UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. MODELS 2006-2008 CIVIC, CIVIC HYBRID. UPDATED 4/16/14.
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Failure mileage
Complaints
34
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
1crash
3injuries
What stands out
Of the 13 model years of Honda Civic we track for tires problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 34.
Owners have filed 34 tires complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DEALER MESSAGE - ON JUNE 14, 2013, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SOME 2006-07 CIVIC, AND 2006-08 CIVIC HYBRID VEHICLES. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION COVERS THE REAR UPPER (CONTROL) ARMS IN VEHICLES WHERE PREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR CAN BE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2007 Civic has a documented pattern of premature rear tire wear tied to a rear suspension defect. Multiple owners cite a Honda service bulletin (8-001, issued 2008) that identifies faulty rear upper control arms with excessive negative camber as the cause. Tires develop cupping and wear unevenly on the inside edge within 15,000–31,000 miles, producing loud roaring or thumping from the rear and steering vibration that makes the car difficult to control in rain or at highway speeds.
Factory Bridgestone tires failed early on some cars: one blew out at 8,300 miles after tread separated from the sidewall, causing a highway crash. Another owner's original set wore out at 18,000 miles. Cracked valve stems and sidewall bubbles have also been reported.
Road noise persists even after tire replacement if the suspension problem goes uncorrected. One owner replaced four tires and rotated them multiple times with no improvement. Dealers consistently blame the tires, while Honda initially denied any defect, later issued a bulletin but refused to cover tire costs—some owners got partial reimbursement (30%) while others received nothing. Alignment corrections do not permanently solve the problem when the control arm defect remains unaddressed.
Owners report steering pulls, handling difficulties in wet conditions, and tire replacement costs of $200–$400 per set repeated every 20,000–25,000 miles.
Same Honda Civic tires reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2008 · 2009
Failure modes owners describe
Rapid rear tire wear and cupping
Rear tires wear unevenly and develop cupped tread within 15,000–30,000 miles despite regular rotation. Owners report the inside edges wear faster than outside; the tread develops a wave or cup pattern that creates loud noise and vibration. Multiple narratives cite a Honda service bulletin (8-001 or 2008 TB) acknowledging a rear suspension defect—specifically faulty rear upper control arms with excessive camber—as the root cause.
When: 15,000–31,000 miles, typically becoming noticeable by 18,000–20,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loud roaring, humming, or thumping noise from rear at highway speeds; Excessive vibration from back of car; Uneven and cupped tread wear on rear tires; Tires wear to bald or near-bald condition; Poor handling in rain or wet conditions; Steering wheel or dashboard shaking
Repairs/costs cited: Tire replacement cost $200–$400 per set. Rear upper control arm replacement cited at $250. Wheel alignment performed by some owners with no lasting effect. Honda dealerships often insisted nothing was wrong or told owners the car was in-spec, shifting blame to premature tire rotation or driving habits.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda service bulletin 8-001 (2008) acknowledged rear upper control arm defect causing uneven tire wear. Recall campaign 07V399000 addressed brake hydraulic anti-lock wheel speed sensor, not tire wear. Honda offered partial reimbursement (30%) on tire replacement in at least one case. Most owners report Honda denied responsibility, covered suspension repair under recall but not tire damage, or claimed vehicle design was correct.
Factory Bridgestone tire defects and sidewall issues
Multiple owners report the original Bridgestone Turanza tires supplied on new 2007 Civics fail prematurely. Issues include sidewall bubbles, cracked valve stems, and rapid tread separation despite normal use. One owner's tire tread separated completely from the sidewall at 8,300 miles, causing a highway blowout and crash.
When: 8,300–18,000 miles for Bridgestone factory tires
Symptoms owners cite: Sidewall bubbles or bulges; Valve stems cracked and leaking; Tread separation from sidewall; Tire blowout on highway; Rapid tread wear (original set lasted 18,000 miles for one owner)
Repairs/costs cited: One blowout required accident repair to vehicle body, splash guard, and bumper. Tire replacement cost $200–$400 per set.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda claimed no problem with the supplied Bridgestone tires. Customers pursued claims with tire manufacturer or absorbed replacement costs themselves.
Uneven tire wear from suspension misalignment—excess camber
Rear tires wear excessively on the inside edge due to incorrect camber angle (rear camber too negative, causing inward lean of tire top). This is distinct from but related to the rear upper control arm defect. One narrative explicitly documents inside edge wear at 13,874 miles with Goodyear Eagle tires.
When: Visible within 13,000–20,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Inside edge of rear tires worn much faster than outside; Top of both rear tires lean inward; Uneven tread wear across tire width; Poor handling, especially in wet conditions
Repairs/costs cited: Rear camber assembly replacement cited at $250. Alignment performed multiple times by some owners with no permanent fix.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One dealer confirmed design-caused failure; Honda offered no compensation for alignment correction or tire replacement.
Steering pull and handling issues tied to tire/suspension problems
Owners report the car pulls hard to one side at highway speeds, making it difficult to steer straight. The pull often worsens after tire rotation or replacement if the underlying suspension problem is not corrected. In one case, a driver had to fight hard right steering input to avoid drifting into another lane. Tire shops and dealers blame each other.
When: Can appear early (6,000 miles) or after tire rotation; persistent if suspension not corrected
Symptoms owners cite: Hard pull to one side, especially at speeds above 45–60 mph; Difficult to keep car centered in lane; Pull reappears after tire rotation; Poor handling in wet conditions
Repairs/costs cited: One owner had multiple tire replacements and two front-end alignments with no resolution. Cause ultimately unclear in that narrative, but likely related to rear camber misalignment rather than tires alone.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers blamed tires; tire shops blamed the vehicle. No systematic resolution reported.
Road noise and vibration from tires
Even after replacing all four tires, owners report excessive road noise and vibration, particularly at speeds above 45–70 mph. The noise is loud enough to prevent conversation in the car. This often accompanies or follows tire replacement for wear, suggesting an underlying suspension or wheel bearing issue is not being addressed.
When: Can persist after new tire installation if suspension defect not corrected
Symptoms owners cite: Loud roaring or humming noise from wheels/tires at highway speeds; Excessive vibration felt through steering wheel and car body; Noise loud enough to prevent conversation in cabin; Noise at speeds above 45–70 mph
Repairs/costs cited: One owner replaced four tires and performed rotation with no improvement. No specific repair cost cited for underlying cause.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda blamed the tires; dealers offered no diagnosis of suspension or wheel bearing defect.
Wrong spare tire installed at factory
One owner reported a 16-inch spare tire was installed instead of the required 15-inch spare. The lug pattern did not fit. This created a serious safety hazard—if a blowout occurred on the highway, the spare could not be used.
When: Present at purchase of 2007 vehicle; discovered on first flat tire
Symptoms owners cite: Spare tire lug pattern does not match vehicle lug pattern; Spare tire is wrong size (16 instead of 15 inches)
Repairs/costs cited: None—the defective spare was not replaced by dealer.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nalley Honda of Union City, GA refused to swap the wrong spare for the correct size, even though it was date-coded 2007 and had never been used.
Synthesized from 34 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2007 Honda Civic?
It's a meaningful issue. 34 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Across the 29 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 13,362 and 29,000 miles, with the median around 21,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 13,362; a quarter make it past 29,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Honda/Civic.
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