Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V399000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 06/05/2005 to 09/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 260000 | 09/25/2007 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/05/2007 | 09/05/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. if assembled improperly, the o-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent. if the driver continues to drive with this condition it is possible for the wheel bearing to become loose, which could cause the bearing to fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear abs sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2007. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall no. q56.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 07077 | 11/16/2007 | 10023634 | Brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when the ambient temperature is cold. *nj | 01/18/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 73000 | 1 | |
| Both rear brake lights stop working at the same time. checked the fuse and bulb, both which are good. it appears the brake lights stop working after i pressed on brakes hard enough to engage abs in an emergency situation. the high brake light mounted on the backlite is working. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 10/03/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| I have been having problems with my 2006 honda civic lx unexpectedly accelerating while braked. one incident occurred while stopped at a stop sign. the car began to accelerate by itself while my foot was on the brake. in an attempt to stop the car from proceeding into the intersection, i had to apply both feet heavily on the brake pedal. luckily, no one was crossing the street in front of my car at the time. after this incident, i brought the car to my honda dealer to investigate this problem. since the acceleration problem did not occur anytime during the service test drive, the dealer was unable to find anything wrong that would cause the car to accelerate unexpectedly. in a second similar incident, i was stopped waiting to exit a commercial parking lot onto a major thoroughfare. again, the car began to accelerate fiercely. this time i was unable to hold back the car with both feet on the brake. in a panic, fearing i would hit someone crossing in front of my path, i attempted to shift the car into park or reverse just to stop it from continuing forward. the latest incident occurred on 10/3/09 while braked at a corner intersection waiting for traffic to clear down the block where i wanted to make a right turn. this time while my foot was on the brake and i proceeded slowly to turn the corner, the car began to accelerate unexpectedly. this occurred while another car was proceeding down the block towards me. with both feet on the brake, i was unable to hold back the car as i proceed around the corner. as my car continued to race forward, i was fortunate to be able to maneuver around the other car without striking it head on. these unexpected accelerations have been very terrifying experiences and it is even more upsetting to learn from the dealer that this problem cannot be explained or repaired. this problem is truly a safety hazard and warrants further investigation by the honda corporation. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/17/2011 | 74619 | ||
| Two days ago i was pulling into a parking space in a grocery store parking lot. i was slowing the car down using the brakes. as i turned into the parking space i applied pressure on the brakes, the brakes became soft and suddenly the engines rpms increased and began jumping between 3000 rpms to 4000 rpms. the car began to move forward even though i had the brakes fully depressed and i was in danger of hitting other cars or people. i immediately put the car in neutral and the rpms jumped even higher. i turned the engine off and after a few seconds the engine stopped. i re-started it and drove to the honda dealership. they have had the car for two days and can not find the problem (or so they say). this is the second time in 8 weeks this has happened in this car (see complaint number 10435619). this was not pedal error. my foot was only on the brake. after doing a google search i see hundreds of similar complaints. honda is not admitting that there is a problem with the software in their cars but there is. please look into this before too many people get killed. i could have easily run over the 2-3 people walking in front of me if i hadn't been through this before and knew to put the car in neutral right away. both times when i put my foot on the brake i felt the brakes soften and the engine suddenly revved. it appears to me that there is some glitch in their software that tells the engine to downshift when braking. instead of downshifting the engine accelerates. something is clearly wrong with this car. unfortunately the check engine light does not come on so honda can not find the error. clearly if you do a google search there is a serious problem out there with these hondas. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph and the vehicle began to vibrate. also, a loud ticking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. in march of 2010, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v399000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: wheel speed sensor); however the technician was unable to detect a malfunction. the dealer refused to accept responsibility for the most recent failure of the rear driver side wheel bearing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. kmj | |||
| 12/17/2011 | 74619 | ||
| Two days ago i was pulling into a parking space in a grocery store parking lot. i was slowing the car down using the brakes. as i turned into the parking space i applied pressure on the brakes, the brakes became soft and suddenly the engines rpms increased and began jumping between 3000 rpms to 4000 rpms. the car began to move forward even though i had the brakes fully depressed and i was in danger of hitting other cars or people. i immediately put the car in neutral and the rpms jumped even higher. i turned the engine off and after a few seconds the engine stopped. i re-started it and drove to the honda dealership. they have had the car for two days and can not find the problem (or so they say). this is the second time in 8 weeks this has happened in this car (see complaint number 10435619). this was not pedal error. my foot was only on the brake. after doing a google search i see hundreds of similar complaints. honda is not admitting that there is a problem with the software in their cars but there is. please look into this before too many people get killed. i could have easily run over the 2-3 people walking in front of me if i hadn't been through this before and knew to put the car in neutral right away. both times when i put my foot on the brake i felt the brakes soften and the engine suddenly revved. it appears to me that there is some glitch in their software that tells the engine to downshift when braking. instead of downshifting the engine accelerates. something is clearly wrong with this car. unfortunately the check engine light does not come on so honda can not find the error. clearly if you do a google search there is a serious problem out there with these hondas. | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph and the vehicle began to vibrate. also, a loud ticking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. in march of 2010, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v399000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: wheel speed sensor); however the technician was unable to detect a malfunction. the dealer refused to accept responsibility for the most recent failure of the rear driver side wheel bearing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. kmj | |||
| 02/16/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph and the vehicle began to vibrate. also, a loud ticking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. in march of 2010, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v399000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: wheel speed sensor); however the technician was unable to detect a malfunction. the dealer refused to accept responsibility for the most recent failure of the rear driver side wheel bearing. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. js | |||
| 09/20/2011 | |||
| Having taken my car in for a routine maintenance at 91,000 miles i was told that the brake light switch was only working on an intermediate basis. i was also told that a product recall was in place for same year make - different model. i'm having this corrected at my expense but felt it necessary to alert you folks to a possible defect in other cars of same make and model year. | |||
| 08/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated that the front brake pads and rotors were worn prematurely. the rotors were too small for the pads and there was a constant noise coming from the brakes. the brake pads and rotors were replaced at least three times. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 08/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated the front brake pads and the rotors wore down too fast. the rotors are too small for the pads. there was a constant noise coming from the brakes at all times. the brake pads and the rotors has been replaced at least three times. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 60,000. mw | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated while driving at any speed she heard a loud sound in the rear end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that water penetrated in the rear wheel bearing causing the abs sensors to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current miles were 122,000. | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated while driving at any speed she heard a loud sound at the vehicle rear end. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom diagnosed located the failure at the rear wheel bearing water penetrated the wheel bearing causing the abs sensors to fail. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin information was not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current miles was 122,000. li | |||
| 12/19/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Our 2006 honda civic ex automatic had the battery die on us while the key was still in the ignition and apparently this combo is a sure fire way of destroying the abs modulator which honda charges $900 to repair. this is a wide spread honda problem which was revealed once i started searching for what the lights on our dash meant. more people with the same problem can be found here. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/canada-east/83944-abs-light-e-brake.html http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1057973 http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mechanical-problems-technical-chat/231978-abs-brake-lights-after-hub-bearing-replacement.html | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 1 | ||
| I am uncertain this is the proper forum for my complaint but it has to do with the braking system on my 2006 honda civic. i go through front brake pads in less than 15k miles and my rear brakes have hardly been touched. soon, at just over 40k i will be replacing pads a 3rd time and rotors too. on my prior car, a 1991 honda accord that i put 325k miles on, i replaced pads about every 40k miles. this is a bigger heavier car yet the brakes lasted longer and as i grow older i think my driving has become more patient and less aggressive so i would expect my brakes to last the same or longer on a smaller lighter car. i think my current civic braking system is over zealous and burning through brake pads too fast. if as suggested by this article (http://losangeles.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2010/03/15/daily7.html?ed=2010-03-16&ana=e_du_pap) the vsa modulator is 'under performing' in braking situations, isn't it just as likely the same design could be 'over performing' as well? my midas mechanic sure thinks so but said i would never be able to prove it on my own. i thought it was worth bringing to your attention. my front brakes over do it and my back brakes might as well not be there at all. better to brake too much instead of too little but i think this flaw is related. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 honda civic. i have 85, 000 miles on the car, and i have experienced premature brake failure four times now (i was just advised today by my mechanic that the brakes are once again seriously worn and in need of replacement). the brakes wear unevenly, with more wear on the driver's side, and it always occurs approximately every 20,000 miles. when it first occurred, honda refused to accept responsibility and consider a repair under the warranty. i have not contacted them about the subsequent failures. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 8976 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2006 honda civic lx in november 2005. in august 2008 the wear sensor on the front brakes were squealing and i had to have the brake pads replaced and the rotors machined at 8976 miles. i was told that because i live in a geographically hilly area that my brakes would wear sooner than other areas. i find this unusual, other cars that i have driven in the same area did not have this problem. since then i have had the front pads replaced and the rotors machined on 8/13/07 at 19,093 miles, on 6/2/08 at 27,878 miles and on 12/8/08 at 33,831 miles the pads had to be replaced again and i needed new rotors. i went to a different mechanic this time and they put on different pads which are still doing fine. i wrote to honda and spoke to a manager there and was told that this is a wear issue and there would be nothing they could do about it. i also feel that honda is not standing by the quality they used to. my sister has a 2001 honda civic and had her brake pads changed for the 1st time in 2008. *tr | |||
| 05/23/2009 | 35300 | 1 | |
| Was traveling approx. 20 mph approaching a stop sign, applied the brake. brake faded, car suddenly was accelerated. put car in neutral, it accelerated for approx. 2 seconds and then went into idle. *tr | |||
| 08/19/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 honda civic. the brake pads were replaced in august 2008 and the honda service dept said they showed unusual wear and do i use the brakes on hilly terrain? which i don't!. the brakes never feel fully disengaged. i just read a comment on a website that said the same thing for another car. also the sun visors spontaneously crack. i had the driver side replaced and the passenger one is needing replacement. honda seems to be ignoring people's problems with these brake issues and visors. please help nudge honda to recall the brake systems on these cars! thank you so much. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2008 | 29300 | 1 | |
| Front brakes replaced due to uneven wear. inner pads were 95% worn & outer pads were 50% worn. they refused to pro-rate the repair due to it being a wear item even though this is a known design defect. old parts are available for inspection. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2007 | 6000 | 1 | 11/29/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while driving 25 mph and attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes made a squealing noise. the vehicle finally stopped after approximately six feet. the dealer checked the vehicle twice, but found no failures. the failure mileage was 6,000. updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/15/08. *jb | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 36801 | 1 | |
| Problem: intermittent loss of full braking ability. detailed description: when leaving work, my driving routine is very similar day-to-day. of the estimated 370 times i have left work while driving this vehicle, i have had brake failure on 5 to 10 occasions. the scenario is this: 1.start engine, back out of parking spot, and apply brakes in order to shift from r to d. 2.drive 100 feet through parking lot and apply brakes a second time while waiting to enter the main road. 3.drive one-quarter mile and apply brakes a third time at the first traffic light. it is this third application of brakes that sometime results in brake failure. the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor, and braking capability is about 30% of what it should be. if i pump the brakes, the failure will disappear and normal braking returns. this resulted in a rear end accident, when i could not stop and hit the stopped vehicle in front of me. vehicle had 36,801 miles on the odometer at the time of accident, and no brake repairs had ever been attempted on the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 19000 | 10 | 01/18/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while applying pressure to the brakes wile the vehicle is in reverse, they fail to engage immediately. he didn't notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. there was also no noise when the brakes were engaged. the dealer stated that he should pump his brakes several times before actually driving his vehicle. the manufacturer stated that they do understand that they do not have a current solution. the only time he experienced failures with the brakes is when he is driving in reverse. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 19,630. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 10000 | 8 | 07/04/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress when the vehicle was cold. as a result, the stopping distance increased. the dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions, but were unable to diagnose the failure. as of october 2, 2007, the failure continued intermittently. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000. the consumer stated the problem happened when backing out of the garage and down the driveway. updated 10/24/07. *jb | |||
| 09/07/2007 | 18573 | 2 | 06/24/2006 |
| I was informed by lancaster honda at approximately 12, 400 miles that i needed my brakes replaced. the brakes was replaced by lancaster honda as a courtesy. at 18, 573 mile lancaster honda stated that my brakes needed to be replaced again. they reported that i had 1,5 mm left on my brakes. i took the car to robertson's honda and they stated there was 3.5 mm left. in all indication i will brakes twice in 24,000 miles. this was reported to american honda and they stated this is a wear issue. i have spoken to two other honda civic owners. the owner of a 2006 honda civic sedan ex stated he has 32, 000 miles on his brakes. the owner of a 2006 -2007 honda civic coupe ex stated he has replaced his brakes twice within a year. i own a 2006 honda civic coupe lx. *jb | |||
| 10/09/2006 | 3 | 06/08/2006 | |
| 2006 civic brakes failed when backing out of garage. *ts the consumer's driveway has a 6% grade and ia approximately 45 feet long. on one occasion the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle before it reached the sidewalk. the consumer recollects that the brake pedal was at a lower level than usual when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the master cylinder and check valve. the vehicle continued to have problems. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/05/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 09/04/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer because the contact heard a loud screeching noise when applying the brakes. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. she received a recall notice regarding the abs on the day of the crash, however, the recall number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 30,000. | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 1 | 07/24/2006 | |
| I received a recall letter from honda stating there was a problem with the abs seals that may cause leakage and wheel bearing failure. instructed to take to dealer. i took the car to the dealer to be told there was not a recall on my car. 06 honda civic. why did i recieve a letter if there was no recall????????? *tr | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 6 | 11/08/2005 | |
| I bought my 2006 honda civic ex coupe brand new in november 2005, problems started to occur shortly afterwards for instance the airbag light had a malfunction and recalled the dealer didn't fix it the first time, very inconvenient, brake pedal was fixed before i bought the vehicle, there was a recall on that as well because could fall off and cause a crash. i have taken it in to honda service to get problems fixed and numerous times, been told that its normal or some other ?!@#$% they always gave me the run around,the service people are rude, mean and incompetent and ignorant. i have taken my 06 civic in a total of 8-10 times now to fix problems they never fix anything! interior trim is poor/poor altering from the factory, panels loose and popping out interior scratches too easily/fragile cheaply made ?!@#$% (still), front drivers seat wont retract all the way back anymore like it used to (new) weather stripping is lifting up by front windshield (still) various rattles from interior (still), undercoating/under body spray from factory is peeling completely off (new) door panel flexes and rpms rise when using windows/now seems to roll up/down slower than before (still/new) keep in mind im only at 11,000 miles too! honda and toyotas quality is going downhill very fast especially with the civic, crv, rdx, mdx, camry, tundra, highlander, landcruiser, yaris, and rav4. the last year before the redesign of these vehicles the quality was great, now it seems like honda and toyota are either teaming up together or competing to see who can make the cheapest and ?!@#$% vehicle with cheaply made materials and taking shortcuts, changed a suppliers or something, these problems are unacceptable for a new vehicle. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2005 | 500 | 1000 | 09/23/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when braking on normal road conditions, the antilock brakes made a squeaking sound at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, but they could not duplicate the problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 1666 | 2 | 05/25/2006 |
| Rear running lights failed twice in one week. fuse box with electronic chip replaced on first visit and lights failed again after two days. abs light also came on during first visit for rear running light problem and service dept replaced the abs modulator and bled the brakes before returning car. service dept baffled by electrical problem and consulted with honda engineers in los angeles who recommended replacing fuse box which is new design and has electronic chip in it,unlike earlier honda civic models. dealer had driven approx. 30 miles and thought problem resolved. severe safety issue as car has no rear lights visible at night. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 honda civic air bag system did not work. consumer lives in argentina. *nj ***nar*** the consumer stated 3 of the wheels on the vehicle failed and the other wheel separated. the consumer referenced recall# 07v399000. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Recall notice on abs wheel sensor o-ring inspection for 2006 honda civic. consumer is not satisfied with the service received and believes that the dealer has failed or unable to remedy the defect. *nj | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 61000 | 04/19/2006 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while driving 35 mph, the contact noticed a growling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the rear passenger side bearing needed to be replaced. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 64,355. updated 09/29/08. *lj updated 09/29/08. | |||
| 12/21/2005 | 53960 | 9 | 12/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. he heard a thump and squealing sound coming from the vehicle. the dealer stated that lubricating the brakes would not guarantee to solve the problem. the dealer also performed a front end alignment at the owners expense for $70.00. approximately six months later, the dealer replaced a valve in the rim, two rear tires and another four wheel alignment. 2 weeks later while driving 35 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right and crashed into the curb causing the passenger side tire to fall off. the mechanic installed a new tire, rim, hub cap and performed a life time wheel balance. another dealer stated that she needed the rotors turned and the wheel hubs replaced; however, the vehicle began to thump, squeak and she heard a grinding noise. the dealer charged the contact $55.68 to replace the brake pads. on january 4, 2008 an appointment was made to speak with a manager. the manager drove the vehicle and stated that he could not duplicate the noise. the contact received a recall notice for the anti-lock brake system. the failure mileage was 53960 and the current mileage was 63865. updated 08/13/08 *bf updated 08/13/08 | |||
| 10/07/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 01/05/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: wheel speed sensor and took the vehicle to his local dealer. the dealer stated that the vehicle was working properly. four months later, the rear wheel bearings failed. the dealer identified the failure as relating to the recall and charged the contact $150 for the repair. the contact would like to be reimbursed, but the dealer refuses. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 68,000. updated 4/23/08 *cn the consumer stated in october he informed johnson city honda about the wheel bearings making noise but the complaint was never confirmed and 5 months later he discovered the rear wheel was about to fall of the vehicle. updated 04/23/08 *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 honda civic with a recall for rear abs sensor o-ring. consumer states that the dealer told his son that they had inspected dozens and there was nothing to worry about it would be fine. *kb recall# 07v399000. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/31/2006 | 15658 | 2 | 03/18/2006 |
| I purchased a new 2006 honda civic lx on 3/18/06. on 8/31/06 after 15,658 highway miles, the driver's side inner front brake pad wore out and ruined the rotor. i replaced the rotor, pad, and caliper with original honda parts. my daughter has complained that this car's braking is unstable. now at 34,000 miles the front inner pads are worn to metal again. the outer pads and rear shoes are still very serviceable. i called the dealer and honda and they both fail to admit a problem or offer a solution. i think this car's brakes have a design flaw that causes the front inner pads to wear out prematurely. and i think this flaw also causes unstable braking. i have the car and the old parts for inspection. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 0 | 12/30/2005 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact had to replace the brake pads on three separate occasions at approximately 7,000 miles due to uneven wear. the contact has not experienced brake failure to date. the current mileage was 20,800. | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 13583 | 3 | 10/01/2005 |
| 2006 honda civic engine died while driving. customer states that the engine stalled and it was the dealers fault for when she had an oil change and they forgot to put oil in it. *kb the consumer stated there were two more incidents where the engine slowed and was very sluggish and the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer. the consumer stated the driver's side window was not closing properly, the rear passenger door seal was coming apart, the brakes, rear door weather strip, and tail light were all replaced. *tr | |||
| 06/14/2007 | 12525 | 1 | 03/08/2006 |
| Premature disc brake pad wear on 2006 honda civic at 12,525 miles. dealer says worn to metal. claims normal wear is 10,000-18,000 miles. this is unheard of! suspect sub-standard pads installed during manufacturing and an increasing lack of overall quality controls at honda. *tr | |||
| 08/31/2006 | 15658 | 2 | 03/18/2006 |
| I purchased a new 2006 honda civic lx on 3/18/06. on 8/31/06 after 15,658 highway miles, the driver's side inner front brake pad wore out and ruined the rotor. i replaced the rotor, pad, and caliper with original honda parts. my daughter has complained that this car's braking is unstable. now at 34,000 miles the front inner pads are worn to metal again. the outer pads and rear shoes are still very serviceable. i called the dealer and honda and they both fail to admit a problem or offer a solution. i think this car's brakes have a design flaw that causes the front inner pads to wear out prematurely. and i think this flaw also causes unstable braking. i have the car and the old parts for inspection. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/31/2006 | 15658 | 2 | 03/18/2006 |
| I purchased a new 2006 honda civic lx on 3/18/06. on 8/31/06 after 15,658 highway miles, the driver's side inner front brake pad wore out and ruined the rotor. i replaced the rotor, pad, and caliper with original honda parts. my daughter has complained that this car's braking is unstable. now at 34,000 miles the front inner pads are worn to metal again. the outer pads and rear shoes are still very serviceable. i called the dealer and honda and they both fail to admit a problem or offer a solution. i think this car's brakes have a design flaw that causes the front inner pads to wear out prematurely. and i think this flaw also causes unstable braking. i have the car and the old parts for inspection. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 09/27/2006 | 3200 | 1 | 11/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph on a dry highway road, the brake pedal was tapped, the vehicle pulled to the right, and the brake and steering wheel locked up. this caused the vehicle to spin and hit a telephone pole. the driver side door was crushed into the middle of the vehicle. the impact caused the driver to be ejected out the passenger side of the vehicle. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer, but a report was not received. the driver sustained bruises on the lower part of both legs. | |||