I own a 2007 Civic sedan which constantly cups rear tires.

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Q.I own a 2007 Civic sedan which constantly cups rear tires. Honda changed the rear control arms with an updated version but within 12000KM another set of rear tires were cupped. What is the answer to this Honda civic disaster?

Answer Which model Civic sedan do you have (ex. DX, LX, EX, Hybrid)? This is a pretty good example of what cupping is:
Cupping can be caused by an unbalanced tire condition, faulty wheel bearings, loose parts, fatigued springs or weak shock absorbers. Check the condition of the shock by forcefully bouncing the front end of the car several times and releasing it on the down stroke. Failure of the vehicle to settle after two strokes suggests worn shocks or struts.
Now do you haul anything in the rear of your car? Did your car have an alignment with the replacement of the control arm? I would recommend to have the wheels balanced & make sure the tire pressure is correct. I believe the dealer should take care of this issue for you under warranty, but they will be asking the same thing to determine if it will.

Addition Hi. It is an 07 EX. All the things you mentioned have been done and checked ok. An alignment was done after the rear conrol arms were changed. Many 06, 07 and some 08 civics have been doing this per my dealer. Honda Canada lengthened the rear upper conrol arm 1/4 inch and have replaced many sets. In my case they were replaced at 18000 KM and it cupped another set of rear tires in 12000 KMS. THEY NOW SAY THERE IS NO OTHER FIX AND ARE STICK HANDLING.

Answer Is the dealer willing to replace the tires again? If they have no fix for it, as well as here in the states, I would get a district representative or national representative involved to help with this issue. Honda knows there is a problem & it is their responsibility to get it fixed. I have a U. S. # to try (800) 999-1009 it is toll free here, or you can try to contact someone on line from the contact us icon. I found something for Canada also:
Honda Customer Relations
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Toll Free: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 (1-888-946-6329)
Hours: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm Mon to Fri (EST)
If you get either representative involved, they should be able to get things done for you. I wish I had a clear answer for you of what exactly is going on. Here is any common issues or recalls for that car:
Most Recent Recalls For 2007 HONDA CIVIC
Vehicle Component Manufacturer
1998-2007 HONDA CIVIC FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall
1998-2007 HONDA CIVIC FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units affected: 6545 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Report Date: 2007-11-01
Summary: ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR Recall
2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Units affected: 260000 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Report Date: 2007-09-05
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.

2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall
2006-2007 HONDA CIVIC EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units affected: 130000 HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Report Date: 2007-09-05
Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.

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I own a 2007 Civic sedan which constantly cups rear tires.