pappaljf:
Yes, I get slight vibration through the steering wheel when the creak is heard. As for the clutch, I do not like to engage it going over bumps, so I cannot comment, but the problem is definetly not clutch related. I have 24,500 miles on the odometer and have been hearing the sound for the last 1000 miles or so. The creak is definitely getting worse. What is weird is that I do not hear the creak when the car is cold (near freezing temps). But after driving about a mile, the sound is heard with every take off and most stops. Try driving your car for about an hour straight, and let me know how it sounds then. Try taking off from a stop on a hill, if you want to hear a good creak.
My comment about design flaw is only speculation. But, the number of creaking complaints is growing. If your dealership cannot fix the problem, call Honda America and complain.
I have been driving sport compact cars (VW, Acura, Hyundai, now Honda) for 24 years, and have had 7 new cars during that time. I refuse to be told that the sound is "normal". If there is a fix coming, I pray that it is a permanent one. I still love my Si despite the numerous problems I've had.
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