2006 Honda Civic Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 6 records
- brake pads · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
A faulty designed upper rear control arm causes uneven tire wear and alignment & braking issues. *tr
ODI 10594678
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I on a 2006 honda civic ex. Yesterday i came to a stop light and applied the brakes and as i did so the car stopped and then the engine began to race and roar. I applied the brakes harder as the car began to try to jump forward into the intersection the engine raced even more and the brakes were not holding the car back so i quickly put the car in park and turned off the engine. I waited about 30 seconds and then…
ODI 10587357
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Two days ago i was pulling into a parking space in a grocery store parking lot. I was slowing the car down using the brakes. As i turned into the parking space i applied pressure on the brakes, the brakes became soft and suddenly the engines rpms increased and began jumping between 3000 rpms to 4000 rpms. The car began to move forward even though i had the brakes fully depressed and i was in danger of hitting other…
ODI 10440509
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Having taken my car in for a routine maintenance at 91,000 miles i was told that the brake light switch was only working on an intermediate basis. I was also told that a product recall was in place for same year make - different model. I'm having this corrected at my expense but felt it necessary to alert you folks to a possible defect in other cars of same make and model year. *tr
ODI 10426478
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that the front brake pads and rotors were worn prematurely. The rotors were too small for the pads and there was a constant noise coming from the brakes. The brake pads and rotors were replaced at least three times. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10421313
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph and the vehicle began to vibrate. Also, a loud ticking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. In march of 2010, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v399000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: wheel speed sensor); however the technician was unable to detect a malfunction. The…
ODI 10440034
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Our 2006 honda civic ex automatic had the battery die on us while the key was still in the ignition and apparently this combo is a sure fire way of destroying the abs modulator which honda charges $900 to repair. This is a wide spread honda problem which was revealed once i started searching for what the lights on our dash meant. More people with the same problem can be found here.…
ODI 10372391
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am uncertain this is the proper forum for my complaint but it has to do with the braking system on my 2006 honda civic. I go through front brake pads in less than 15k miles and my rear brakes have hardly been touched. Soon, at just over 40k i will be replacing pads a 3rd time and rotors too. On my prior car, a 1991 honda accord that i put 325k miles on, i replaced pads about every 40k miles. This is a bigger…
ODI 10320286
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch
Vehicle brought to repair shop for burning smell. It was found that front brakes were locked. Bleeders were opened which released the front brake application. Only the built up pressure in the caliper was released, hydraulic system was not drained, or bled. The brake fluid is full, there are no signs of fluid contamination. Now, vehicle has a hard brake pedal but absolutely no brake application. No brake fluid…
ODI 10308073
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Was traveling approx. 20 mph approaching a stop sign, applied the brake. Brake faded, car suddenly was accelerated. Put car in neutral, it accelerated for approx. 2 seconds and then went into idle. *tr
ODI 10272459
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. While driving 5 mph out of the driveway, the vehicle struck a bump and it suddenly accelerated on its own. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun around. Both the brakes and emergency brake failed. The vehicle came to a stop when it struck a muddy embankment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There were no injuries. The current and…
Crash reported
ODI 10259664
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2006 honda civic. The brake pads were replaced in august 2008 and the honda service dept said they showed unusual wear and do i use the brakes on hilly terrain? Which i don't!. The brakes never feel fully disengaged. I just read a comment on a website that said the same thing for another car. Also the sun visors spontaneously crack. I had the driver side replaced and the passenger one is needing…
ODI 10257028
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brakes replaced due to uneven wear. Inner pads were 95% worn & outer pads were 50% worn. They refused to pro-rate the repair due to it being a wear item even though this is a known design defect. Old parts are available for inspection. *tr
ODI 10235905
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: intermittent loss of full braking ability. Detailed description: when leaving work, my driving routine is very similar day-to-day. Of the estimated 370 times i have left work while driving this vehicle, i have had brake failure on 5 to 10 occasions. The scenario is this: 1.start engine, back out of parking spot, and apply brakes in order to shift from r to d. 2.drive 100 feet through parking lot and apply…
Crash reported
ODI 10228755
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 25 mph and attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes made a squealing noise. The vehicle finally stopped after approximately six feet. The dealer checked the vehicle twice, but found no failures. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/15/08. *jb
ODI 10230756
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated that the rear brake engaged while driving 55 mph. The tires were smoking, and as a result, were grinded down to the metal belts. The brake warning lights never illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 10,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10235337
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was informed by lancaster honda at approximately 12, 400 miles that i needed my brakes replaced. The brakes was replaced by lancaster honda as a courtesy. At 18, 573 mile lancaster honda stated that my brakes needed to be replaced again. They reported that i had 1,5 mm left on my brakes. I took the car to robertson's honda and they stated there was 3.5 mm left. In all indication i will brakes twice in 24,000…
ODI 10204607
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The recent recall of honda odyssey and element models made me remember two things about the 2006 honda civic that i owned. I experienced the same braking issue on it- i would have to hold the brake pedal down pretty forcefully in order to make sure it wouldn't creep forward while stopped. It was an automatic transmission, and if stopped on an incline on a hill (at a red light or stop sign), when the brakes were…
ODI 10320958
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress when the vehicle was cold. As a result, the stopping distance increased. The dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions, but were unable to diagnose the failure. As of october 2, 2007, the failure continued intermittently. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000.…
ODI 10204674
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2006 honda civic. I have 85, 000 miles on the car, and i have experienced premature brake failure four times now (i was just advised today by my mechanic that the brakes are once again seriously worn and in need of replacement). The brakes wear unevenly, with more wear on the driver's side, and it always occurs approximately every 20,000 miles. When it first occurred, honda refused to accept responsibility…
ODI 10287062
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 civic brakes failed when backing out of garage. *ts the consumer's driveway has a 6% grade and ia approximately 45 feet long. On one occasion the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle before it reached the sidewalk. The consumer recollects that the brake pedal was at a lower level than usual when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the master…
ODI 10173251
Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my 2006 honda civic lx in november 2005. In august 2008 the wear sensor on the front brakes were squealing and i had to have the brake pads replaced and the rotors machined at 8976 miles. I was told that because i live in a geographically hilly area that my brakes would wear sooner than other areas. I find this unusual, other cars that i have driven in the same area did not have this problem. Since then i…
ODI 10274100
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While applying pressure to the brakes wile the vehicle is in reverse, they fail to engage immediately. He didn't notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. There was also no noise when the brakes were engaged. The dealer stated that he should pump his brakes several times before actually driving his vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they do…
ODI 10205763
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Xi have owned a 2006 civic hybrid for the past year and a half. On several occasions i have noticed that a light application of the brake pedal can result in a sudden acceleration} rather than in braking. This happens intermittently, i would say approximately once a month. It seems like a malfunction in the computer system running the braking system. On one occasion last april this resulted in a minor accident. At…
Crash reported
ODI 10185153
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 Honda Civic.
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