Has Honda started using inferior parts? Last summer, Honda replaced the shaft from the transmission to the left front wheel because the boot was broken. A few days ago this just disintegrated. The car, a 1984 Civic hatchback Dx, has only 60,000 miles on it. It was my mothers car and driven very gently, except when I blew the bugs out on the freeway. I feel like I'm driving a go-cart compared to my truck. Anyway, the last major repair she had them do has resulted in everything coming undone or failing since last summer. This axle was the last item to break. I'm considering writing Honda Corporation a very nasty letter. The Honda dealership doesn't touch this car anymore. Thank you.