Honda civic 2016 turbo

subhanuldinshoaib1 (existed mango) 2021-12-04 03:06:44 +0500 #1

Hi I’m basically buying a 2016 turbo civic and almost close to making a deal with a close friend
The car is in very good condition and driven only 32k but bow that I’ve learned about its known defects I'm quite worried about the steering rack issue
Can someone please tell me if the steering rack issue occurred in every car or was it just some cars?
And if it does how much can it cost ?
Plus is it worth buying a car like this if its in a very good condition?

tmuzammil05 (Muzammil Tahir) 2021-12-04 10:22:55 +0500 #2

It came in many cars of early models after 50K kms.
Repairing cost was around 1.5 Lacs.
Secondly, those cars have knocking issue in engine due to poor quality of Fuel as company didn't advise to use Hi octane at that time.
Rest is all fine I guess.

jklodhi (jklodhi) 2021-12-04 23:36:03 +0500 #3

Steering rack was due to faulty car part which was changed mostly free of cost.

You may ask owner or check service history.

Local repairs cost is around 30k .

Buy car with service history.

Gi fir ut and you won't regret it .

There is no issue knocking as ut was due to bad fuel quality. Now it is fine to run on regular

subhanuldinshoaib1 (existed mango) 2021-12-04 23:45:50 +0500 #4

well the catch here is i dont know if this car will get that issue in it or not thats what got me confused although the car has only been driven on motorway plus it never has shown any issue whatsoever by many cars do u mean that there were some which never faced the steering issue?

subhanuldinshoaib1 (existed mango) 2021-12-04 23:48:01 +0500 #5

the owners a friend the car is in great condition but im afraidif that issue comes up now i wont have warranty to claim that thats why i was asking if there were cars which never faced such an issue? and if it comes out later on what do you suggest to get it repaired or get it replaced?
and how dangerous is it

subhanuldinshoaib1 (existed mango) 2021-12-04 23:48:59 +0500 #6

please also enlighten me if there were any major issues with this car as I have always been a toyota user and never owned a civic

tmuzammil05 (Muzammil Tahir) 2021-12-04 23:57:43 +0500 #7

I know a person whose 2 members of family got killed on motorway due to steering rack issue. So better buy something else in that budget. You can get a Vigo in 30 lacs or an Altis.
Don't go for a car which will become a headache.

tmuzammil05 (Muzammil Tahir) 2021-12-04 23:59:00 +0500 #8

Then I will recommend you to never own a civic. Its quite expensive and good for people switching from Suzuki and entering into sedans category.
It will be heavy on your pocket in terms of fuel and maintenance.

danyalag6 (Danyal AG) 2021-12-05 10:21:27 +0500 #9

Turbo isn't that heavy on fuel tbh. A friend owns it and gets 12-13 within Islamabad with an avg driving style, and ~17 on motorway @120 kph cruise. TBH, I get the exact same numbers on my Grande.

fastian04 (Salman) 2021-12-05 11:58:12 +0500 #10

Civic has grewt mileage in both turbo and oriel. Always get over 11 in city .. similar to my Grande . I would thought never buy a prefacelift civicX regardless of the friend or price. Civicx ore facelift big NO

subhanuldinshoaib1 (existed mango) 2021-12-05 17:10:54 +0500 #12

My priority concern is the steering rack
Were there any cars that didn’t have the issue at all?

haseeb.basharat 2021-12-05 18:03:18 +0500 #13

Nope. If its a really good car then get it. You can always get it repaired or change it with some kaabli one that will work for long time.

fastian04 (Salman) 2021-12-05 18:23:20 +0500 #14

V hard to find pre facelift without rust/ad or steering issue.

tmuzammil05 (Muzammil Tahir) 2021-12-05 20:08:02 +0500 #15

That's why don't ever go for the preface lifted ones as they having steering issues, knocking issues, rust issues along with many more.

jklodhi (jklodhi) 2021-12-05 23:13:27 +0500 #16

Steering rack happened in most of cars and mostly replaced by company. It can happen at any time . Few cases of 2020 have been reported. If the car has service history, then it would show. If owner has replaced it , then it is just like new and don't need to worry. If the owner hasn't faced it then also no need to worry as the cars have faced steering rack issue within 02 years .

There is no issue . Regular fuel works fine.

You can see thread of Spano who has bought 2016 Turbo and totally satisfied.

Go ahead and buy it. Yiu won't regret it at all.

docusman111 (Usman A) 2022-08-13 20:26:54 +0500 #17

Hi,
I want to buy 2016 rs turbo.
I have seen your concern regarding turbo model.
Had you bought the card you said and if yes if this is okay to buy or not?
Thanks

jklodhi (jklodhi) 2022-08-13 21:21:06 +0500 #18

Go for it.

You will not regret it