2001 Honda Civic Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 4 records
- master cylinder · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed and flipped over. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. During the crash, the driver sustained lacerations and bruises to the left arm that required medical attention. A police report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10907058
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased this car used 3 months ago, had a certified mechanic inspect it and do all that was necessary to make it road worthy and safe. New timing belt, head gasket, brakes, engine mounts, bushings, tires, ac compressor, belts, etc. Etc. So after spending over $2500.00 in repairs i thought i had a perfectly running safe vehicle. And it did run beautifully until 2 days ago when driving home from work at around 45…
ODI 10567675
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home, back country roads, when suddenly my vehicle revved up to over 5000rpm while making a very slow turn. I brake, it stopped revving up, but when i started again it shuddered and then completely stopped moving. I could not go in any gear, i tried waiting a while, car runs fine but won't move. Sat by the side of the road waiting for a tow, have now been told the transmission failed and needs…
ODI 10461383
Power Window Devices And Controls · Sensor/Control Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes never worked right, felt like not stopping quick enough, had replaced 3 or 4 times since 2001, but to this day, when stopping suddenly with brake pedal fully to floor, car doesn't want to stop & is scary. Was rear ended,radio & speakers quit working, replaced & alarm quit working, had to have it completely removed & had damaged fly wheel. Alarm malfunction was causing car to run in "safe mode" and car was…
Crash reported
ODI 10199653
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic purchased brand new in 2001. She stated that the srs airbag light continued to illuminate on the warning panel. She received a recall letter pertaining to the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle would be repaired in 5 days. She requested a rental vehicle at no cost; however, the manufacturer denied the request. The brakes had been replaced over four times in a period of…
ODI 10282696
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 honda civic brakes went out on vehicle resulting in an accident.*mr the incident happened 1 day after the consumers daughter purchased the vehicle. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10117425
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have an ongoing issue with a popping noise coming from the front brakes. After going in reverse, and then proceeding forward, at the first application of brakes there is a popping noise that sounds like metal shifting or binding. It will not make the noise again until the next occurrence of going into reverse and then coming to the first stop. After being taken to the dealer, the noise will diminsh for a day or…
ODI 10033393
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 5/29/2003 the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal and the car would not stop. The same problem occurred last year which resulted in an accident. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10022128
Body · Clutch Assembly · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Car has been nothing but problems since purchased in march 2001. Brakes have been replaced 2 times for vibration problems again 4000 miles later brakes are bad. Tires worn to unsafe tread depth w/ 2500 miles. Front struts both blown, told by dealer that they were on national back-order??? As to when they will be available. Driver seat rocks, dealer fixed once saying a shim was broke, again 8000 miles later driver…
ODI 10010957
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I purchased a 2001 honda civic coupe ex, in november 2000. It has been nothing but problems ever since. Ive been to two different honda service centers almost 20 times now. The car has 23,000 miles on it and has gone through 3 sets of brakes. The car completely died on two occasions, both needing battery to be boosted. Then all of the dashboard lights were flashing crazy. On one of those occasions, it died right in…
ODI 10010519
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When consumer shifted the gears, the engine surged and vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a collision, consumer applied brakes hard, but car would not stop. Related recall 01v329000, consumer's v.i.n. Not included. Ts upon impact the air bags did not deploy. It is also noted that the technican experienced the same condition when entering the vehicle to be serviced. It was determined that the transmission was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8023527
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
A/c doesn't get cold, can't get honda to fix as been this way since new. Brakes went bad with about 15000 miles on them. Were bad before that, still does not stop right, and has a vibraton when stopping transmission has a thumping like noise some times while idling. Had to replace strut on passanager side, couldn't get honda to pay for all of it. I think one on driver side is bad also. Service manager told me this…
ODI 10069322
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rotors resurfaced and master cylinder replaced at 20,000 miles in oct 2002. Rotors resurfaced again in april 2003 at 32,000. Now rotors and master cylinder needs to be replaced at 42,000 miles. Honda refuses to replace stating that the warranty was up at 36,000 miles. They have blamed me for riding my brakes which i dont... I put 24,000 miles on the car a year and use my cruise control 90% of the time. They blamed…
ODI 10071006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problems with brake equipment on 2001 honda civi lx.*mr the consumer complained to the dealer about the brakes grabbing. The technician determined that he vehicle needed a rear wheel cylinder because it was leaking. Both rear wheel cylinder's were replaced. Eight months later the vehcile was still exhibiting brake problems. This time the dealer replaced the master cylinder. For several months after tese repaires the…
ODI 10087553
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving, when attempting to stop the vehicle, and upon depressing brake pedal vehicle failed to stop, causing extended stopping distance. The cause of the problem has yet to be determined. Consumer has made contact with dealer. *ak
ODI 10033802
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake pedal felt spongy, the dealer replaced the master cylinder, however the problem recurred.*jb
ODI 10008936
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Honda Civic.
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