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Honda Civic Electronic Stability Control Problems

86
Owner complaint records in our dataset
22
Years with records
1998–2020
Stored years

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 86 stored complaint records:

  • 8 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • power steering · 20 records
  • brake system · 9 records
  • system problem · 9 records
  • steering wheel · 7 records
  • warning lights · 7 records
  • system failure · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi38
30–60k mi17
60–100k mi9
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi3

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • December 1, 2019

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels

    Over 4 weeks ago, 2 weeks after leasing the 2020 car, the dashboard started to display numerous error messages. The car was evaluated at the dealer, honda of freehold, nj, and i was told that a certain module failed. Soon thereafter a tire warning light also started to display and once again the dealer told us not to be concerned as it is likely as a result of the same module. Not taking their word for it, i brought…

    ODI 11298098

    2020 records in this system

  • November 12, 2019 · 7,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other

    I parked my car in the driveway and put the brake on and the car in park. I sat in my car while off for a minute while calling my son to ask him a question. About 30 seconds after i got out of the car and shut the door (there was no noise indication there was an issue), the car rolled out of my driveway and hit my neighbors car. When i went to check my car, the car was still in park and the red brake light was still…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11279728

    2019 records in this system

  • October 7, 2019 · 40,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control

    When i turn on the car all of the electrical lights turn on and the car locks, i can't move it from the p (park) shift. This has happened to me in the last 2 1/2 months, 3 times.

    ODI 11279183

    2016 records in this system

  • October 1, 2019 · 56,527 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    The vehicle experienced an intermittent but sudden and complete loss of braking power while driving on the highway moving at around 40mph. In part due to the low speed, the vehicle was safely maneuvered off the road once braking power was regained. The car dealership was able pin the issue to an electrical circuit failure in the brake control unit (honda error codes v300-49 and v3003-68) and recommended changing the…

    ODI 11265943

    2016 records in this system

  • September 15, 2019

    Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts

    My airbag was replaced last year. And now it will not pass mandatory state inspections due to a abs light that will not go off. I've had many people try and figure it out? Yet the air bag has something to do with it. I need this fixed immediately the state of virginia will not pass the air bag light being on unknown..

    ODI 11279219

    2001 records in this system

  • September 6, 2019

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine

    After numerous visits to ocean honda of burlingame to discuss that the car i purchased was never actually completely "properly certified" as was discussed; and the fact that i brought it in numerous times. - i have had no cooperation. Please verify with lisa mendez who just verified to sales mgr van that the car has been probelematic since purchase and should be traded out. I do not feel and have not felt i'm…

    ODI 11256047

    2009 records in this system

  • August 17, 2019 · 48,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    Every single dashboard warning light and system control lights come on. Get message that system is initializing. Says problem with tire pressure system, stability, brake system problem, power steering system (eps) problem, hill start assist problem, etc. Despite numerous attempts, these lights will not go off. Steering is loose and feels out of control.

    ODI 11245358

    2016 records in this system

  • June 6, 2019 · 250 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving (50+/- mph) on a two lane state road, my 2019 honda civic hatchback sport cmbs (collision mitigation braking system) automatically engaged, bringing my vehicle very close to a complete stop for no reason i could see. There were no vehicles in front of me in either direction and fortunately no vehicle following or i would have been rear-ended. Clear morning, nothing on the roadway, no wildlife i saw.…

    ODI 11218746

    2019 records in this system