Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and applied brakes, pedal went all the way to the floor. She was forced to pull over to shoulders. Dealership was aware of problem.
1993 Honda Civic brakes problems
12 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
- Foundation components4
- Power assist1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Civic brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When hit a pool of water (~ 1" deep), engine stalled and the power brake system died. I was unable to restart the car for ~5 mts and changing the gear f/r and steering do not have any effect. Fortunately hand brake helped to slow down. It looks like I had a short circuit problem. Need more explanation from the manufacturer on what could have caused it.
While traveling 30 MPH hit brake pedal and it went to the floorboard, brakes failed to stop vehicle, resulting in a collision. Consumer contcted dealer and they said the sensor needed to be replaced.
Brakes pads are freezing in the guides,allowing excessive pressure on rotors, causing the rotors to overheat ,which could result in a potential failure of brakes.
Consumer was driving approximately 55mph when she began braking to exit freeway. Lost control of vehicle, spinning into a gaurdrail. The front end hit the rail and totaled vehicle. The air bag did not deploy.
Water pump failed twice.
Consumer stated that while pulling into a parking space the car just accelerated fast, jumped the curb and hit a pole. Consumer also stated that they tried hitting the brakes and they wouldn't work. Car had to be towed to a mechanic. Comsu *akmer contacted the dealer and they are aware of the incident.
The car has ABS brakes. When applying the brakes the vehicle did not stop and caused an accident. The pedal went to the floor. Please describe. Tt
Dunlop tire blew out due to low air pressure.
Brake failed, vehicle wen tout of control, resulting in accident/injury.
Questions about the 1993 Honda Civic brakes
Does the 1993 Honda Civic have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Honda Civic, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Honda Civic brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Honda Civic brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad brakes?
The Honda Civic model years with the most brakes complaints are 2016 (96 complaints), 2010 (90 complaints) and 2006 (62 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 1993 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 27Electrical 25Steering 15Engine 13Seat belts 11Transmission 9Tires 7Body 6Seats 6Visibility 6Acceleration 5Suspension 5Fuel system 4Locks 4
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