front end noise, maybe whell bearings or one of the gears

Asked by EdAki Jun 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM about the 2001 Honda Civic Coupe DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

7 Answers

225

what does it sound like? If it is a grinding noise then it could be a few things. Grinding noise = worn or dried out bearings, Steering joint could be freezing up, or your brakes have something stuck in them. Ticking noise = Something stuck in your brake system or wheel and it is hitting, O ring on one of your pistons could be wearing out, Some sort of "inside the block" problem...like your cam or rods. Squealing noise = Belt is getting dripped on or wet during driving (something is leaking), Bearings in a belt pulley are worn or damaged, Brake pad constantly rubbing against rotor. let me know what it sounds like and i might be able to explain more.

11 people found this helpful.
485

To find out if it is a wheel bearing, drive down the road at highway speed and do some hard slaloms, if the noise changes its most likely a wheel bearing.

9 people found this helpful.
70

when does it happen? Could be CV joints. I've heard of the following test: You'll here a clicking noise on the right or left side (or both if both are bad) In a parking lot or someplace similar, crank the wheel full left and drive in a circle. Clicking? Crank it full right and repeat. Clicking indicates worn out CV joints.

7 people found this helpful.
1,255

if it is a wheel bearing slaloming will determine side, unloaded bearings(the side you turn to) make noise, hondas are easy to do bearings on provided you have a press. brake noise is easy grinding metal on metal. trans is harder, just take it to a speciality place if the others don't help.

2 people found this helpful.
10

It's the tires. I have been through this a few times on my wife's 2009 EX Coupe. Trust me. That car cups the tires before they are even half worn every time,

1 people found this helpful.
20

if her car does that you should prob get an alignment if so bub, just a friendly suggestion.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Civic Coupe

Looking for a Used Civic Coupe in your area?

CarGurus has 1,860 nationwide Civic Coupe listings starting at $600.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Honda Civic Coupe

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    deb5deb5deb5deb5deb5
    Reputation
    2,850
  • #2
    kd5qhr
    Reputation
    2,390
  • #3
    elmerenzo
    Reputation
    1,490
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Civic
1,371 Great Deals out of 29,067 listings starting at $600
Used Honda Accord
1,513 Great Deals out of 29,433 listings starting at $600
Used Honda Accord Coupe
70 Great Deals out of 1,027 listings starting at $1,050
Used Toyota Camry
2,091 Great Deals out of 37,807 listings starting at $575
Used Toyota Corolla
1,663 Great Deals out of 24,787 listings starting at $975
Used Ford Mustang
877 Great Deals out of 23,035 listings starting at $1,150
Used BMW 3 Series
1,161 Great Deals out of 13,098 listings starting at $516
Used Acura Integra
57 Great Deals out of 5,021 listings starting at $25,901
Used Lexus IS
279 Great Deals out of 5,313 listings starting at $1,000
Used Honda CR-V
2,066 Great Deals out of 42,002 listings starting at $500
Used Chevrolet Camaro
600 Great Deals out of 9,406 listings starting at $2,150

Used Cars for Sale

2019 Honda Civic Coupe For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 214 listings starting at $12,900
2018 Honda Civic Coupe For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 184 listings starting at $11,499
2017 Honda Civic Coupe For Sale
8 Great Deals out of 165 listings starting at $9,995
2016 Honda Civic Coupe For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 112 listings starting at $7,995
2015 Honda Civic Coupe For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 172 listings starting at $7,971

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.