2003 Honda Civic Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light the brakes failed. The contact stated that the vehicle did not slow down and the brake pedal kicked back up when depressed. As a result, the contact entered the intersection and another vehicle crashed into her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries from the crash. The vehicle was taken to a repair…
Crash reported
ODI 10471694
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This problem has been happening since the car was brand new, and continues to this day. While slowing down, and if the car goes over a bump or rough patch in the road, the electrical braking by the hybrid system turns off. This causes there to be no braking at all on the car for a brief period of time. The regular braking system will engage but it requires more force and time than normal to slow and stop the car.…
ODI 10320293
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. While driving 75 mph on the interstate when the accelerator pedal extended to the floor without the contact applying pressure to it, then the rpms increased. He then firmly pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle started to slow down. The contact was able to continue driving. The failure has occurred approximately 7 to 8 times. Honda was contacted and stated that…
ODI 10306005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I've encountered a problem with honda hybrid braking systems on two models (the 2000 insight and the 2003 hch - both manual transmissions). Recently, ambivalence cost me dearly. Driving on the interstate, a truck cut me off. I hit the brakes but found myself accelerating towards the truck instead of stopping. At the last minute, i swerved to avoid the truck and ended up skidding, rolling, and finally crashing to a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10182555
Engine · Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the consumer stated the check maintenance light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to determine the problem. The dealership discovered the battery needed to be replaced. After the battery replacement, the check maintenance light went off. The vehicle was driven for a few days and the check maintenance light illuminated once again. Later, the consumer was involved in a rear end collision while…
Crash reported
ODI 10148132
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I wish to make notice to nhtsa that the issue in braking for prius vehicles would seem to me to be related, in general, to hybrids, built in japan, and not just toyota. I have an '03 honda civic hybrid, and it has issues. It has been in an accident back in '05 and what was the issue? Braking! The car went out of control under heavy braking (though all these vehicles have 4 whl abs) in an "animal-avoidance" attempt.…
Crash reported
ODI 10306871
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 honda civic lx does not have anti lock brakes.***no answer required***.*mr when the consumer attempted to apply the brake, it went down to the floor. Consequently, the consumer was involved in a collision with 2 vehicles, due to the failure of the brakes. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10130180
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: contact stated there was complete brake failure which caused an accident. The service dealer transferred the vehicle to a body shop to determine why the brakes failed. Immediately following the accident contact spoke with the manufacturer. *ak *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10127007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
When coming to a stop pressure was applied to the brake pedal and vehicle accelerated. Driver did not touch the accelerator pedal at all. Driver was able to avoid a collision. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times but the problem could not be resolved.*ak
ODI 10026546
Column · Electrical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving, the steering wheel locked. *ak the consumer had come to an intersection, had her foot on the brake, suddenly the steering locked, aimed the vehicle to the right, went off the road, over the curb and almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. The rear of the vehicle was still in the driving lane. The consumer was on the way to the dealer to have the brakes checked out along with the remote starter which…
Crash reported
ODI 10022618
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Braking while on a bumpy road occasionally results in a delay of the braking action. We thought this was part of the abs system, but there was no abs "feel" in the brake pedal. With the toyota problem description, we now feel it may be a similar problem. Only occurs while braking on rough pavement. *tr
ODI 10315534
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A sound of metal rubbing together emitted from the vehicle while braking. The cause was unknown. Please describe further information. *nlm
ODI 10040167
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when the brake was applied. As a result the vehicle didn't stop until it was in the intersection. *mr *cb *nlm
ODI 10031900
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problems with brake system on 2003 honda civic ex. Consumer had to pump the brakes to get them to respond. *mr ph this is an intermittent problem. One time was getting off freeway and another time at the dealership when daughter was driving. At dealership vehicle crash while pulling in. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. Vehicle was subsequestly sold because of this.cw
Crash reported
ODI 10024192
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Honda Civic.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.