2016 Civic 1.5L Turbo Surges at Highway Speeds (45–70 MPH) S.B. #16-028

[Rocandroll]

So do we know that it only affects cvts? Does the fix address something with the drivetrain? There are so few manual transmissions on the road on wondering if it's just not been discovered. I see the service bulletin is strictly for CVT models but does that mean there's no possibility it could also affect the manuals and just not have been identified.

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[Rocandroll]

The sensation of crosswinds and having to give complete undivided attention order to stay in lane is unnerving. On a flat straight the car tracks well and does not seem to have an alignment problem. But it's the sensation of being blown around the road constantly making small adjustments when one's hand is on the Wheel, both to the right and to the left because of pulling sensation. Sucks. Will take a similar vehicle for a test ride to see if it's inherit or if it's in my mind. But after owning many many cars I've never had this kind of a problem or experience. Any input is appreciated.

 

[sonicBOOMgray]

The sensation of crosswinds and having to give complete undivided attention order to stay in lane is unnerving. On a flat straight the car tracks well and does not seem to have an alignment problem. But it's the sensation of being blown around the road constantly making small adjustments when one's hand is on the Wheel, both to the right and to the left because of pulling sensation. Sucks. Will take a similar vehicle for a test ride to see if it's inherit or if it's in my mind. But after owning many many cars I've never had this kind of a problem or experience. Any input is appreciated.

This is going super fast though, right? And not like 40-60 mph.

 

[Rocandroll]

This is going super fast though, right? And not like 40-60 mph.

No, actually it's most prominent between 65 and 80 miles an hour. Not Unusual speeds to say the least.

 

[Rocandroll]

I drive a Ford Escape for work which has a much higher stance in handles way better at speed then the Civic

 

[hunter44102]

27 thousand miles into my 2016 Civic Sedan (1.5T CVT), I've never felt the car being pulled around. I feel complete control and great handling even in wind

Something must be wrong with your particular vehicle. Who knows?

 

[Rocandroll]

27 thousand miles into my 2016 Civic Sedan (1.5T CVT), I've never felt the car being pulled around. I feel complete control and great handling even in wind

Something must be wrong with your particular vehicle. Who knows?

 

[Rocandroll]

Yeah, right. But a mystery at this point. Really hoping when I test drive a similar vehicle with my service rep I'll be able to feel a difference... Problem then will be finding a fix for mine. If anyone else wants to chime in please feel free to do so. Any input is appreciated.

 

[d1zguy]

The sensation of crosswinds and having to give complete undivided attention order to stay in lane is unnerving. On a flat straight the car tracks well and does not seem to have an alignment problem. But it's the sensation of being blown around the road constantly making small adjustments when one's hand is on the Wheel, both to the right and to the left because of pulling sensation. Sucks. Will take a similar vehicle for a test ride to see if it's inherit or if it's in my mind. But after owning many many cars I've never had this kind of a problem or experience. Any input is appreciated.

get an alignment printout and ask them to add max caster, also if uneven caster it can cause this

 

[andre12dbsi]

Yes. Turbo models. Although not everyone seems to be experiencing it.

The Canadian bulletin number is A-6-16 in case any of the Canadian service depts can't find it. Our Civic has the surging issue. Hopefully the update will fix it.

 

[tacthecat]

The sensation of crosswinds and having to give complete undivided attention order to stay in lane is unnerving. On a flat straight the car tracks well and does not seem to have an alignment problem. But it's the sensation of being blown around the road constantly making small adjustments when one's hand is on the Wheel, both to the right and to the left because of pulling sensation. Sucks. Will take a similar vehicle for a test ride to see if it's inherit or if it's in my mind. But after owning many many cars I've never had this kind of a problem or experience. Any input is appreciated.

Issue could be the tires or tire pressure - too low or too high. Read up on your tire brand/style on-line for your model and see if others have similar comments.
There is a slight possibility that you could have alignment or suspension, especially rear, issues. Your dealer would be the best place to have checked.

 

[BobM_Jr]

27 thousand miles into my 2016 Civic Sedan (1.5T CVT), I've never felt the car being pulled around. I feel complete control and great handling even in wind

Something must be wrong with your particular vehicle. Who knows?

I'm with you, I'm having no problems. I drive 70 miles round trip to work 5 or 6 days a week mostly at 60 mph on country roads. Made several multi-state road trips of 1000+ miles on the freeway doing 70-80 mph for long stretches of time. Currently just turned 38,000 miles after 17 months of ownership. This is the best handling, best driving car I've ever owned in my 40 years of driving (yes, I'm old).

 

[Rocandroll]

Issue could be the tires or tire pressure - too low or too high. Read up on your tire brand/style on-line for your model and see if others have similar comments.
There is a slight possibility that you could have alignment or suspension, especially rear, issues. Your dealer would be the best place to have checked.

Tire pressure has always been spot on and they are the all season Conti's from the factory that Honda speced for this model. Glad to hear others are satisfied, gives me hope there's a solution

 

[sonicBOOMgray]

Tire pressure has always been spot on and they are the all season Conti's from the factory that Honda speced for this model. Glad to hear others are satisfied, gives me hope there's a solution

I got the HAngook Kinergy GT 215-55-16 and after a month plus, not even a peep from the TPMS and they really let loose around corners, if that is good or bad, no clue but for normal spirited driving, they're just alright and prob not as good as the Contis.

 

[rickms80]

I had a ride-a-long but of course the car wouldn't misbehave. I finally convinced my local dealership to apply the updates. I practically had to beg. My car was an early build with older software so they had to apply updates to both the PCM and TCM. After the updates she's smooth as butter on the Interstate and I dare say performs even better. Roadways with 65-70 MPH zones is where I was having the issues and I nearly dreaded them. I'm one happy camper now.

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