1994 Honda Civic brakes problems

17 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 13%
crashes: 8
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
7
Foundation components
5
Foundation components: master cylinder
3
Foundation components: drum
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Civic brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Honda Civic brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Brakes · 217,000 miles · CA

Abs light comes on. I hear a sound as if there's something loose when ABS light comes on as well as pulsating while in motion. Shift lever also gets stuck when trying to pull out of parking lot.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Brakes · FL · crash

1994 honda civic experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were applied, resulting in the vehicle crashing into two cars.*mr the officer called to the accident found nothing wrong with the brakes, but managed to give the consumer a ticket for $70.00. The vehicle continues to have sudden acceleration problems, while the consumer's foot was on the brake. *bf

Filed Jan 13, 2003 · Brakes · NJ · crash

While driving, the ABS locked up, which caused the consumer to have an accident.

Filed Jul 5, 2000 · Brakes · GA

When the brakes are pressed there is a vibration in the steering column and the car stops in a roughly manner. Brakes and rotors have been replaced on 3 different occasions as a remedy, but vibrations continues.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

While driving the accelerator cable stuck in open position, resulting in sudden accleration. Brake were inoperative, and couldn't stop vehicle. Please provide further information. *ak throttle cable came unscrewed.* yh

Filed Aug 17, 1999 · Brakes · MD

Defective brake master cylinder caused brake pedal to go to floor while driving at 65 MPH ,consumer had to downshift in order to keep control of vehicle.

Filed Mar 4, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL

The vehicle engine is smoking. Yh

Filed Dec 4, 1996 · Brakes, Steering · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was driving on wet pavement and lost all power steering/brakes, causing the consumer to have a crash.

Filed Oct 22, 1996 · Brakes · NY

Rear brakes worn.

Filed Oct 11, 1996 · Brakes · MD

Master cylinder failed.

Questions about the 1994 Honda Civic brakes

Does the 1994 Honda Civic have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Honda Civic, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Honda Civic brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).