2005 Honda Civic This car is a mess please help

2005 HONDA CIVIC

101,320 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

TIFFANY86

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I took my car to get the front shocks and struts done a 4 wheel alighment and it doesnt feel better at all i did take it back and they cant find the problem. When i hit a bump or hole it feelis like im getting pulled into it and the car gets out of control hard to steer. When i hit a bump my hole front end makes a loud thud feels like there is no cushion. Also when i go around a corner the whole car tips. When i get on the highway trying to speed up the car almost feels like its hicuping no power up hills and now at 45+ speed it makes a whining sound that goes up and down with acceleration. Any advice this is a tragic mess I would get ride of it but stuck in a loan and going to college.

Aug 1, 2010 at 5:08 PM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hi tiffany86

When i hit a bump or hole it feelis like im getting pulled into it and the car gets out of control hard to steer.

The above indicates it is most likely a fault with the ball joints, control arm bushes and/or steering linkages.

When i hit a bump my hole front end makes a loud thud feels like there is no cushion.
Also when i go around a corner the whole car tips.

All the above indicates a possible fault with the struts.
Were the struts replaced and if yes, with OEM?

When i get on the highway trying to speed up the car almost feels like its hicuping no power up hills and now at 45+ speed it makes a whining sound that goes up and down with acceleration.

This should be a problem with the engine performace and when was the last time a tune-up was done? As to the noise, if it goes up and down with engine speed, possible areas are A/C compressor, idler bearings, alternator bearings.

You need to localise the source of the noise and proceed from there.

Aug 2, 2010 at 2:42 AM

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