2008 Honda Civic Service Brakes Problems
- 13
- 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.
What owners report
- brake pads · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Once paint was recalled but not for the body of car that is doing the same. Paint is peeling on top of car and on both doors. Also sun visors were recal yet they are broke again. Also car has 11633 miles and i have replaced brakes 3 times.
ODI 11173241
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Wheels
The tpms ligh does not turn off after checking it. I have 5 recalls for airbag at the passenger seat that i did not know of.
ODI 11173137
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a strange noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,283.
ODI 10906917
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator also illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the compliance bushing fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10825680
Service Brakes
Brakes sank to the floor. After rolling to a stop, and turning off the car, it started to work like normal. Brake pads are worn out after 2000 miles with conservative driving. *tr
ODI 10626926
Service Brakes
My 2008 honda civic is having issues with the braking system. Specifically the brake pads wear out very soon. My first set of brakes lasted 34,000 miles, the second set lasted only 22000 miles. All services are done at the dealership at manufacturer recommended intervals. Also there is no significant difference in my driving patterns. On both occasions, it is the front brake pads that have worn out prematurely,…
ODI 10585274
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I was stopped at a red light with my foot firmly on the brake with the car in drive. Without warning the engine revved up and the car lurched forward a foot or two. *tr
ODI 10578939
Service Brakes
Persisting grinding "metal to metal" noise when applying brakes. It feels brakes are not functional and liable to crash. Multiple visits to brake shops has resulted to new pads and rotors but no change in status of grinding "metal to metal" noise. Honda car forums reveal same experience by other owners. No fix from honda motors. Not covered in warranty. Brake failure may result to crash and fatality even on low…
ODI 10523133
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. The contact had to use the emergency brake to avoid a crash. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the failure with the brakes. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer.…
ODI 10519794
Service Brakes
Front brakes need replacing after 15k miles only to find out this is a common issue with honda civics, however the company does not want to fix the problem. Faulty brakes can be a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10475983
Service Brakes
The brakes started making a loud whining sound, but only in reverse. From what research i can do, it appears to be the brake pads wearing out prematurely. *tr
ODI 10466789
Service Brakes
I purchased the vehicle used from a reputable dealer in 2011. Within the first 30 days i experienced brake failure and a grinding sound when braking. The dealer was unable to identify the problem. I sent a formal complaint to the honda ceo and subsequently the car was inspected at a local dealership. Brakes slip when riding on rough surfaces or making a sharp turn on a steep incline. The car was inspected on two…
ODI 10863210
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Honda: when make tight turn, left or right would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension. *pe *tr
ODI 10668200
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