2008 Honda Civic Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- white plains · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
First thing this morning i tried to set my cruise control at 65 mph, but it didn't work. The speed of the car kept decreasing, despite several attempts to set the cruise. I turned off the cruise and tried to press the gas pedal to drive, and the same problem occurred. In addition, as i tried to increase my speed, the car made a loud humming sound and the rpms on the dash began to increase. Then an indicator light…
ODI 10425139
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My front brake pads and shoes have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. The brakes do not give the expected high pitched "squealing" noise; and per my dealer, it led to brake over heating and "imminent failure!" the dealer states that the civics have had this issue repeatedly. *tr
ODI 10406917
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 honda civic repeatedly has failed to stop (three separate incidents, three different drivers). Honda refuses to replace vehicle. *tr the consumer also stated, the vehicle would not start. Updated 09/20/12
ODI 10364013
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my 2008 honda civic lx in june 2008. At 15,000 miles i had a bunch of brake problems (loud noises, difficulty stopping). I brought the car into the dealership where i bought it and was told i had "contaminated" brake pads. They replaced them for free. Six months later, i was having the same problem. Took it in again to the dealer and they said nothing was wrong. I have continued to feel uneasy about my…
ODI 10345308
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes when car hits a hard bump while braking, the car doesn't stop and keeps moving forward as if the brakes lift with a big vibration in the brake pedal. At the time it happens, the remedy is to lift the brake and pump once then reapply brake pressure. Took it to a honda dealer and said it did not happen under test drive and noting can be found wrong. *tr
ODI 10412219
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking spot turning left and as i had my foot on the brake my car jolted foward and hit the an island the was next to the parking spot. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10334434
Automatic Transmission · Driveline · Electrical System · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Currently i have 32,277 miles and don't drive it, it's not safe to drive. I take a bus :) 1# trans locked at 60mph on hwy and caused almost a fatal crash! At 23,000 miles. Car was able to drive up to 15mpg having appx. 6000rpms. Car left at dealership and only pcm software was upd. No lockups are occurring, but trans is weaving, harsh start/stop often!/unexpected shutdown. Dealership found service bulletin #08-014…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10326185
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
08 honda civic hybrid - when the batteries are fully charged, the generator is not used for braking. When the batteries are not charged, the generator is used for braking. During the transition, i have been surprised many times by the lack of brakes. When the batteries are not charging you have to really press hard on the brakes to even slow down. Then, if you are expecting to press hard and the generator has kicked…
ODI 10305854
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 honda civic, purchased new. Premature front brake wear including rotors and pad at 23,975 miles. Car pulled to right and pulsating pedal. When apply brakes. Not safe to drive. Honda motor company denies there is a problem and will not compensate owner for the repairs. *tr
ODI 10308475
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda civic coupe. While stopped at a light the vehicle surged and crashed in another vehicle. She stated that her feet were on the brakes and she does not understand what happened. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 11,000. The current mileage was 12,356.
Crash reported
ODI 10314196
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While applying brakes the car suddenly accelerates. It has happened several times mostly at lower speed. So far i have not experience it on interstate. *tr
ODI 10294483
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2008 honda civic lx sedan is in the dealer again for brakes. The front brakes were replaced at 18,000 miles in may of 2009 and now at 31,000 it needs them again. Rotors have to be turned again and brake pads replaced again. Our driving is mostly highway and we don't abuse our car. Brakes are undersized for vehicle, honda agreed and fixed the first time, now are saying it is not there problem. I have owned 2 other…
ODI 10288557
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 honda civic vin# [xxx] on june 5, 2009, i purchased a 2008 honda civic from white plains honda located in white plains, ny for my 21-year old son. The purpose of this letter is regarding the ongoing brake problem he is experiencing. On october 1, 2009 (with only 17,223 miles on the car), my son's car was serviced at white plains honda because of a grinding noise he was experiencing every time he would step on…
ODI 10334093
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While applying the brakes the car suddenly accelerates forward unexpectedly and does not stop. It has happened several times mostly lower speeds when approaching a stop sign/light and almost caused multiple rear end collisions. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10310605
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact rented a 2008 honda civic from hertz. The contact stated that the emergency brake and the brakes failed while driving at 20 mph approaching a traffic light. When the brakes failed, he tried the emergency brake and he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Three people were injured and transported to the emergency room. A police report is available if needed. The vehicle was towed from the scene.…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10314492
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 honda civic brakes wearing out after only 16,000 miles of use. Honda motors states that there is nothing wrong with the brakes but we will need to bring the civic in for a brake replacement every 15-17000 miles or every 18 months.*tr
ODI 10285672
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 honda civic's have a brake system problem. I had to replace my brakes all around at 12,935 miles, the front brakes had to be replaced again at 22,885, and then all around again at 37,417. I placed a complaint with honda america, they are unwilling to admit that there is a brake system problem. I was told it is how i drive the car. There hasn't been a failure yet, i am trying to avoid a failure and would like to…
ODI 10372756
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on my 2008 honda civic gave out while trying to make a left hand turn resulting in vehicle loss of control and the totaling of my car. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10248642
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility
There has been no wreck or fire---this is a complaint for your tsb compilations....we have an 08 civic lx: the transmission shifts roughly, and with delays. Slowing down and then re accelerating lightly causes a delay----as if the transmission/control module can't figure out which gear to get into--- and then a rough engagement. From d to reverse, there is a harder engagement than should be. It's as if there is a…
ODI 10263888
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Honda Civic.
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