What's wrong with my car?

Question

it's a brand new honda civic...it backfires and it's so embarassing! i was leaving my friends house and he told me to never buy a honda...and as i was pulling away it sounded like a gunshot...also, when it gets into overdrive and then i slow down, the car is like working against the brakes...i have to push really hard on the brakes to make it stop and then it dies...then it starts again fine...whats going on????

Answer 1

buzz buzz! bzbzzbzzbzz! does it sound like that? that's what a honda normally sounds like...yea, i'd a gone with a CHEVY! VROOOOOOOOOOOM! american muscle !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

D is right if its new new then its under warranty and should be taken back fighting the brakes is a result of the brake booster losing vacuum which could be because the engine had already stalled and you didnt know it but if its backfiring thats a real problem... ive been working on cars for 20 plus years and cant recall ever hearing a honda backfire like that

Answer 3

Your friend was right...NEVER buy a Honda. If it's brand new and backfiring and such, take it back to the dealer!!! It's under warranty. Backfiring indicates a serious ignition problem that could be caused by a number of sensors. It's too hard to even try to diagnose the problem b/c there are WAY too many things to list that could be wrong. To indicate a few of the most likely things that may be wrong, I'd say the computer may have a serious defect. That could singlehandly cause hundreds of problems with a car. The idle air control valve may not be functioning properly. Cam/Crank position sensors may be misadjusted or malfunctioning. Coil could be bad. Wires and/or plugs might not be right. Ignition module could be shot. The list really goes on and on. But like I said, take it back to where you bought it!

Answer 4

HONDA
Had One, Never Did Again
Horribly Overpriced, Needing Dad's Assistance
Hang On, Not Done Accelerating
Honest, Officer, Nobody Drank Anything (FromJames Bragg)
Happy Owners Never Drive Anything else
Honda Options: No Deal Available!
Hold On, No Dealer Add-ons!
Honda Options Never Deal Affordably
Hang On, No Dealer Acquisitions!

Answer 5

If it's brand new, take it back to the dealer for warranty work.

Sounds like something in the computer control system or sensors are goofy. Backfiring is usually a timing issue.

Answer 6

Not an expert on cars, but would you need a hever weight oil?
If this is a new car it should have a manitence agreement. I would have the car taken in and looked over. Take the car in to show that you have been giving it routine maintence. Hopefully you have all the fulids full and air in the tires. You would not want to take it over with a sign of abuse.

Answer 7

if its a brand new honda then take it to the dealership. the car should still be under warenty. honda's are pretty good, just some come out with a few bugs that need to be taken care of. like i said it should still be under warenty take it back to the dealership so they can fix it

Answer 8

Yeah, definitly don't listen to the guy who said that you should have bought a chevy.

If the car is brand new, it should still be under warranty.

Take it to Honda, let them figure it out.

Answer 9

It's broken.

OK, now that I have that off of my chest (sorry, I couldn't resist)- sounds like you have an EMS problem (Engine Management System- computer problem) possibly with a vacuum leak issue as well- if it's new take it to your dealer and get them to fix it- if they can't/won't get a lawyer and get familiar with the lemon laws (if any) in your jurisdiction.

Answer 10

Sad to say, and against all prevailing statistics, the only "lemon" car I ever owned was a Honda.

Answer 11

What? I've heard this crap before. I don't believe this question is even true... but if it is- Honda will definitely fix it. Take it back to the dealer.