2013 Honda Civic Service Brakes 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:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
My abs, vsa and power steering lights all came on at the same time. Honda dealer told me it costs $1,600 to 'replace' abs control module which is obscene as this is clearly a safety issue, and he didn't even mention a fix for vsa or power steering. I tested a hard brake and abs failed. What if my power steering fails during a turn and i hit someone? Honda service tech said scans could not indicate a fix. Google /…
ODI 11195717
Service Brakes · Steering
I purchased a used 2013 civic sedan from a private seller on march 23rd 2018. The day i bought it, as i was pulling out of the parking lot of the credit union where i met the seller the power steering failed. A yellow warning light that looks like a steering wheel with an exclamation point came on on the dash, and it was very difficult to steer the vehicle. I put it in park, hit the hazards and turned the vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 11084222
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was making a left hand u-turn in the city on main street when in the middle of my turn my dash lights turned off my brakes wouldn't work and i lost power steering and acceleration. It felt like the car turned off. Lucky there was nobody coming the other way because i was stopped in the middle of the road and could not accelerate. Once i was at a complete stop in the middle of oncoming traffic the dash lights…
ODI 11055019
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My entire dashboard lit up, i️ can't drive the car, because the emergency brake is locked a feel a small tug on the car.
ODI 11054300
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
For the second time in as many months, i have been driving my car when suddenly the vsa warming light has come on, followed by the transmission fluid warning light. The first time this occurred, i pulled into the parking lot of my apartment complex and checked the owners manual for my civic for any information. It suggested that i wait several minutes and the restart the car. I waited for 10 minutes and restarted my…
ODI 11035519
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. The contact stated that a warning indicator randomly kept flashing to check the air bag system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least three times, but they were unable to provide a solution. The contact felt as if they misdiagnosed providing a solution and required that brake repairs be completed before servicing the air bag system. The first repair from the dealer…
ODI 10967158
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
I had a total hub failure. Luckily i was only going about 9mph in a parking lot making a slight turn when the failure occurred. I had to have the mechanic replace the knuckle, hub, bearing, caliper and bracket along with abs sensor. If i would've been on the freeway it would've been really bad. The car has 95k miles and maintenances regularly.
ODI 10887634
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. The contact stated that while the key was in the on position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was able to start after another attempt and the vehicle drove forward independently. In addition, the brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle drove over the sidewalk and crashed into a building. A police report was…
Crash reported
ODI 10766542
Service Brakes
Okay so i bought my 2013/civic with 4200 mil ....at 9000 miles i had to replace my pads and resurface the rotors...mechanic said it was due to my driving habits...now it happens again at 30k..this time had to buy new rotors and pads...mechanic said the same due to driving habits..but now that i see other stories i really have a hard time believing it was my driving that caused it...please look into this and the air…
ODI 10715003
Service Brakes
Had to have rear brake rotors resurfaced because of a loud noise during brake application. Dealer said rust on rotors caused by sitting 2 weeks in an airport long term parking lot. Dealer performed the work at no charge.
ODI 10720946
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. While driving at 30 mph, the contact heard a noise from the passenger side of the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rotors and pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.
ODI 10703912
Service Brakes
I've been driving for 35 year and have replaced brakes and rotors numerous times. I've never had to replace brake pads on a 18 month old car. Without warning they wore prematurely down to the metal. After searching for similar complaints, i found a class action lawsuit from 2010 with the accord. Honda lost but they haven't fixed the issue with the civic. There are countless complaints from other honda owners. The…
ODI 10595681
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. While attempting to engage the brake pedal, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,800.
ODI 10670944
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
No power. No acceleration. I am fortunate the car behind me was cautious enough to slow down. I had no power, no get-up, no nothing and i was flooring it to get out of a potential accident. The vehicle has made odd noises since the beginning. Brakes make an odd noise. There is a crackling, tinkling, very odd noise that comes from underneath the car since the beginning of ownership and i guess that's how the car is…
ODI 10568776
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. The contact stated that while reversingat approximately 5 mph, the brakes were applied and a loud abnormal noise was emitted from the vehicle. Additionally, when turning the steering wheel there was an abnormal noise. The failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10610674
Service Brakes
I had tried parallel parking, but couldn't fit in spot. I pulled out of the spot and was stopped parallel to sidewalk on the road with the brake on. Suddenly the car started moving backward. I had not put it into reverse and i had not put the gas on. I was going to start going forward when this happened. I had my foot on the brake but it wouldn't depress and stop the car. I wasn't sure what to do. I know i should…
ODI 10561520
Service Brakes · Steering
Purchased a 2013 honda civic on 08/31/13. On 09/02/13 car had to be towed back to culver city dealership. While pulling away from curb wheel felt heavy and the console lit up with red, organ and yellow lights, indicating that the power steering and breaks needed to be checked and low oil pressure. My son and i were going down hill and picking up speed with no power steering or breaks. He continued to pump the breaks…
ODI 10544778
Service Brakes
A dog ran into the street and i had to brake hard quickly. The brakes made a grinding sound and were very unstable causing the car to skid and swerve. Took the car in for 15k servicing and was told brakes were shot, got new pads and rotors resurfaced. This was too soon, the serviceman blamed my driving habits. Took the car in for servicing near 25k miles and brakes again had to be replace and rotors turned. The…
ODI 10650500
Service Brakes
I bought a new car an driving at 245 miles i felt rubbing feel with brakes took car back to honda service! Honda road tested vehicle an confirmed there was a problem, removed pads cleaned an reinstalled. Returned car same day, this was done at 376 miles. Same issue on february 1,2013 2 weeks later took car in an now they say the calipers are sticking car has 600 miles they are keeping it for a week due to not having…
ODI 10496211
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Honda Civic.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.