Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 09012004 | 09/01/2004 | 10013341 | Skip clear and retest steps in abs diagnosis. *eh | 04/14/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | |||||
| 11162004 | 11/16/2004 | 10014542 | Brake pedal booster or master cylinder noise . *eh | 05/04/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | |||||
| 10162004 | 10/16/2004 | 10014490 | Brake pedal booster or master cylinder noise. *eh | 05/03/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 1204 | 12/16/2004 | 10018098 | Brake pedal, booster, or master cylinder noise. dealer visit request. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015307 | Dealer visit request for brake pedal, booster, or master cylinder noise. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| 06232004 | 06/23/2004 | 10008028 | Brake pedal, booster, or master cylinder noise. *mj | 07/20/2004 | |
| 030804 | 03/08/2004 | 10006773 | Noise coming from the brake pedal, brake booster, or master cylinder. request for visit. *tt | 05/12/2004 | |
| 092903 | 09/29/2003 | 10004682 | Low brake pedal or soft brake inspection. request for visit letter. *tt | 12/30/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 204 | 02/16/2004 | 10014232 | Grunt noise after sitting for several hours. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10013779 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. honda tech line summary. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005871 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005927 | Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005929 | Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). honda october tech line information. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||||
| 09162004 | 09/16/2004 | 10013860 | Brake pedal booster or master cylinder noise. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004955 | Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. this includes 2004 insight and s2000. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 704 | 07/16/2004 | 10014114 | Brake pedal, booster or master cylinder noise. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014073 | Brake pedal, booster, or master cylinder noise. *sc | 04/27/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014762 | Brake pedal booster or master cylinder noise. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 11012004 | 11/01/2004 | 10013655 | Click or pop when pressing the brake pedal. honda servicenews. *tt | 04/25/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/14/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, she tried to apply the brakes but the brake pedal erroneously traveled to the floorboard. the vehicle did not respond to braking attempts and as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained no injuries. a police report filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who advised that because the vehicle was destroyed, they could not determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000. kmj | |||
| 08/04/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda civic. the contact stated that while approaching a stop light the brakes failed. the contact stated that the vehicle did not slow down and the brake pedal kicked back up when depressed. as a result, the contact entered the intersection and another vehicle crashed into her vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries from the crash. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the brakes had not been inspected. the failure and current mileages were 88,000. kmj | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 32100 | 1 | 10/29/2005 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated the check maintenance light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership to determine the problem. the dealership discovered the battery needed to be replaced. after the battery replacement, the check maintenance light went off. the vehicle was driven for a few days and the check maintenance light illuminated once again. later, the consumer was involved in a rear end collision while traveling at 35 mph on a wet road. the brakes were applied, but the vehicle failed to stop before striking another vehicle in the rear end. the seat belts were in use and no injuries were sustained. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was inspected and diagnostics were performed to determine why the air bags did not deploy. the codes showed faulty sensors in the air bags. the dealer determined further testing would be required before a final decision could be made on the air bag failure. *jb update 2/24/2006 - *nm | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda civic lx does not have anti lock brakes.***no answer required***.*mr when the consumer attempted to apply the brake, it went down to the floor. consequently, the consumer was involved in a collision with 2 vehicles, due to the failure of the brakes. *jb | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 6002 | 1 | 03/31/2003 |
| Dt: contact stated there was complete brake failure which caused an accident. the service dealer transferred the vehicle to a body shop to determine why the brakes failed. immediately following the accident contact spoke with the manufacturer. *ak *jb | |||
| 800 | |||
| A sound of metal rubbing together emitted from the vehicle while braking. the cause was unknown. please describe further information. *nlm | |||
| 2782 | 3 | 02/07/2003 | |
| The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when the brake was applied. as a result the vehicle didn't stop until it was in the intersection. *mr *cb *nlm | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| When coming to a stop pressure was applied to the brake pedal and vehicle accelerated. driver did not touch the accelerator pedal at all. driver was able to avoid a collision. vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times but the problem could not be resolved.*ak | |||
| 4193 | 5 | 01/14/2003 | |
| Problems with brake system on 2003 honda civic ex. consumer had to pump the brakes to get them to respond. *mr ph this is an intermittent problem. one time was getting off freeway and another time at the dealership when daughter was driving. at dealership vehicle crash while pulling in. dealer could not duplicate the problem. vehicle was subsequestly sold because of this.cw | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 4000 | 3 | 03/08/2003 |
| While driving, the steering wheel locked. *ak the consumer had come to an intersection, had her foot on the brake, suddenly the steering locked, aimed the vehicle to the right, went off the road, over the curb and almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. the rear of the vehicle was still in the driving lane. the consumer was on the way to the dealer to have the brakes checked out along with the remote starter which allowed the vehicle to be driven without keys. the vehicle was returned to the dealer for a brake defect. *scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/19/2005 | 34000 | 1 | 08/25/2003 |
| Abs failed during drive to work. roads were yet unplowed from the previous evening snowstorm. abs failed at 6:30am, turned east on 147th street from north on sailview. descending slight grade abs indicator illuminated when applying brakes. brake system locked during decent, very scary, luckily no other cars on road. took to dealer, unable to find fault. what good is a brake safety system if it fails during hazardous road conditions? | |||
| 08/21/2004 | 1 | 09/25/2003 | |
| Vehicle experienced a brake failure while applying the brakes at approximately 30-40 mph. brake pedal went to the floor while coming into oncoming traffic. consumer was able to pull off onto the shoulder of the road on which the vehicle continued on for a few feet before stopping. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that they could not find anything wrong.*ak | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 1000 | 30 | |
| Frequently, braking will actually cause an acceleration. if i'm going down a hill and am pressing slowly on the brake to slow down, and then hit a bump in the road, the car accelerates and there's a bump, bump, bump until finally the brakes engage. i have taken it in for service and was told this is just the way abs works. however, i have driven other cars with abs (including hondas) and have never had this problem. this has happened over 30 times since i bought the car several months ago. one time i nearly collided with the car in front of me. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 2000 | 2 | 03/23/2003 |
| Excessive brake fluid is leaking from the vehicle. the master cylinder has to be refilled approximately every two months. dealer was notified, and had not determined the location. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 2000 | 1 | |
| 1. whirring noise that increases with speed. 2. occasional clunking when braking. 3. right side door speaker vibrates on level 3+. 4. clicking noise when heater is on. is this normal? 5. i find the car a very loud ride..a lot of echo underneath with every bump..i suspect the tires maybe. they are firestone.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 47658 | 5 | 07/05/2003 |
| After refueling and pulling away from a gas station, brakes went almost to floor and car felt like it would not stop. repeated pumping of brakes restored some braking power. however, after stopping, brakes went almost to floor again. dealer could not detect problem on first test drive; however brakes failed on second test drive. invoice for repair says brake master cylinder leaking (into brake booster). replaced brake master cylinder and flushed brake fluid. old master cylinder available. *jb | |||