2016 Honda Civic Service Brakes Problems
- 61
- 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 61 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake system · 23 records
- system problem · 15 records
- parking brake · 14 records
- system failure · 10 records
- brake hold · 9 records
- brake light · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 35 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I received a letter stating that my car had a recall for the emergency brake system. I took it to the dealership to have it fixed however the recall is still open on my vehicle.
ODI 11118670
Service Brakes
Milo gordon honda misrepresented the repair of a safety recall and sold a 2016 honda civic as a new vehicle without completing the repair. On dec 31 2016, i purchased a new 2016 honda civic from milo gordon honda in lawton, ok. Today, sep 1, 2017, my electronic brake system malfunctioned in a stationary position on a cross-country trip. After the malfunction, i took the vehicle to orr honda of paris tx where i…
ODI 11021121
Service Brakes
The electric parking brake continues to generate error codes. I've had it in service at honda dealers multiple times for the same problem. Honda even issued a recall however, i've had the software update for this problem twice and is still messing up. It has engaged the parking brake on its own.
ODI 11018941
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
On two occasions, my civic has "locked up". Upon starting the vehicle, all of the warning light illuminate and the car won't go into gear. I was stuck where i was and had to get the car moving so i forcefully engaged the vehicle by inserting the key into the shift knob area. When driving the car, all of the warning lights were still on and the steering wheel was difficult to move, the vehicle was very hard to…
ODI 11006737
Service Brakes
Rear wheels lock intermittently. Excessive rear rotor wear, with normal wear on pads. Appears as if pads have worn out allowing for grinding against rotors. However, pads exhibit normal wear. Honda offers no explanation for corrosion. For comparison have attached photos of rear rotor and front rotor. Rear rotors exhibit significant wear/corrosion with pad life around 60%. This is equal on both rear wheels of the…
ODI 10994528
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
The ac has went out on two occasions. The first occasion was due to the system needing to be recharged. The second being a hose was not connected correctly. The back tweeter speakers went out and had to be replaced. 3 audio updates needed to be done. While driving the car stopped accelerating and the car started shaking. There was no brakes or power steering at this time. Different codes started lighting up the…
ODI 10981086
Service Brakes
Breaking system recall not performed by honda dealership, even when asked and talked about. Asked service member and the general manager, both took a "do not care" approach. I feel this should be investigated. This is roper honda in joplin, mo.
ODI 10956669
Electrical System · Service Brakes
While driving the vehicle on city streets the (brake hold) light turns on then it brakes the vehicle on its own in the middle of the road and turns on the (hold) light . In order to continue driving i need to restart the engine back on. This has 3 times already. *tr
ODI 10947841
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I am still having brake system issues and not allowing me to gear and drive! Since letter for recall in november, which already set appointment with dealership to reprogram or reboot system they stated would take care of,i have been back twice after that. I also have issues with the warning exclamation light flashing and was told all's fine the new cars are sensitive when take. My bluetooth connect acts up all time…
ODI 10938661
Body · Manual Transmission · Service Brakes
The honda civic was in the driveway with the emergency brake set when it was parked. The vehicle has a manual transmission. A few hours later the car alarm was going off and when i went to look to see what was going on i discovered that the car had rolled down the drive and into a telephone pole. The police in my jurisdiction do not take accident reports for accidents on private property therefore a police report…
Crash reported
ODI 10939630
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake system and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mistlin honda ([redacted], modesto, ca 95356, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 05813896. The approximate…
ODI 11075862
Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Our 2016 honda civic touring car emergency braking system from time to time would not work properly when operating under normal circumstances. Took the car into the dealership in scottsdale, arizona called right honda. They took the car twice to help fix the problem with the auto braking system. Nevertheless, right honda drove the car around 81 miles an hour. We have a gps tracking device on the car that alerts us…
ODI 10936691
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
My vehicle break some time docent work....lighting is not proper and engine does nice even i do servicing and mention them but it got ignored by service center
ODI 11056985
Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes
2016 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to parking brake system failure. *smd the consumer stated the parking brakes had a software update performed them twice and the computer u3000-49 was replaced. The power windows also failed. Updated 06/06/2017*js
ODI 10968108
Service Brakes
The electric emergency brake failed. The car was parked, ignition turned off, emergency brake applied, and left the vehicle. When i returned, the car had rolled backwards down a road and slammed into another parked car causing damage to both vehicles. No injuries related to the accident. Police report is not available yet. We found about the recall that was issued in mid-october but we have not been…
Crash reported
ODI 10923735
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
Cover for center brake light keeps coming loose, obscuring rear window and flooding interior with red light when brake is applied at night. Known issue, but dealers do not have guidance on how to permanently fix it.
ODI 10924458
Engine · Service Brakes
Me an my boyfriend almost got into an accident when the engine of our vehicle stopped working in the middle of the highway. Luckily we were able to pull over at the last second when the engine actually stopped. We were still in a dangerous area and i couldn't even describe to aaa where were. Fortunately a tow truck driver was passing by and saw us on the side of the road and stopped to help us. Just to give some…
ODI 10920090
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Upon startup vsa, tpms, cmbs, brake warning illuminated at 4400 miles. Power steering failed. Delivered to dealer for repair.
ODI 10917484
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Takata recall hey, my car honda civic coupe broke down in september reason was tire and brake i think. I was driving in regular speed and my tire blowoff and brake didn't work in same time. I run over the hill and broke my both excel.
Crash reported
ODI 10926853
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. The contact stated that the electric parking brake, brake hold system, and air bag srs warning indicators flashed, and the lane keep assist warning indicator deactivated. The vehicle lost power and various warning indicators and gauges flickered. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to a…
ODI 10908918
Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
Third brake light housing feel off the same day that i purchased the vehicle. At night, the entire rear window lights up when i brake. This is a blinding and distracting light that prevents me from seeing out of my back window. This is a safety concern. Dealer refuses to fix this as per instructions from honda.
ODI 10908327
Service Brakes
Rear high mount brake light coming off windshield the evening i took delivery of vehicle. Took it back to dealer where they tried to reattach it. The repair lasted a day. They ordered a new assembly and tried to attach it. The assembly was unglued before i got home. It has not yet come fully off, but it is a distraction and, when using the brakes at night, obscures my vision through the rear windshield. Dealer said…
ODI 10916593
Service Brakes
Electronic brake failure - turned vehicle on in driveway, brakes locked. Car towed. Honda has a work around process to avoid this. I read posts that this occurred to people while driving on highway. I do not feel safe in this car. Honda does not have a fix for this problem.
ODI 10896486
Service Brakes
I parked my 2016 honda civic in my garage and set the parking brake. I exited the vehicle and walked into the house. The vehicle must have rolled out of the garage (garage surface is rather flat, probably why i didn't see this happen) down my sloped driveway ended up in the neighbors yard. Vehicle sustained damage to the exhaust, bumper, underside of trunk and right rear tire. Thank goodness that nobody was injured.…
Crash reported
ODI 10916132
Electrical System · Service Brakes
1. Vehicle about 10 days after purchase while in motion on a city street suddenly stopped and all the lights came on. Towed back to dealership, found abs modulator leaking. 2. About 3 months later car was stationary in a parking lot would not start. Towed back to dealership and transmission control module was faulty.
ODI 10917968
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Honda Civic.
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