Are there any recalls on a 2010 Honda Civic?

2010 Honda Civic Recalls. There have been 8 safety recalls issued from NHTSA. Honda’s numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K. Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

How much is an alternator for a 2010 Honda Civic?

2010 Honda Civic Alternator – from $134.99+ | AutoZone.com.

How long should an alternator last on a Honda Civic?

Alternator failure is fairly common, but an alternator can last well over 100,000 miles without incident. Harsh driving conditions and custom power accessories can shorten the life of an alternator.

How can you tell if your Honda Civic alternator is bad?

Dim headlights. Dimming headlights are one of the most common signs of a bad alternator in the Honda Civic. Dim headlights indicate that the alternator can’t keep up with the energy request for the lights. As your Civic begins to eat through the voltage stored in the battery, the headlights will begin to fade.

What to do if you have a Honda recall?

For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact. Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.

What should the volts be on a Honda Civic?

With your Civic turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.

What happens if you have a bad alternator?

The battery stores enough voltage to be able to start the engine without the assistance of an alternator. It is turned by a serpentine belt. It’s worth noting that a bad serpentine belt can cause the alternator to stop charging effectively. It’s pretty easy to tell if one is bad.