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1996 Honda Civic: brake failure
27 of the 305 complaints about the 1996 Honda Civic describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Abs brakes failed.
This vehicle has had numerous problems including: brake failure, transmission failure - causing it to stall and start on occasions, tire blowouts, the electronic doors, windows and locks malfunction, and an air conditioner that does not drain properly causing excessive mold growth.
Vehicle accidents due to brake failure, recall notice sent after accidents. (attorney for consumer).
Abs brakes failed.
Weather wet; driving; started turning into driveway; vehicle started to slide; had no brakes or steering control; hit parked vehicle; 2nd time going around curve 6/13/97, had same problem with same weather conditions; will be taking to dealer.
Front disc brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries.
Antilock brakes failed.
Brakes failed prior to recall, causing accident.
Was driving and applied the ABS anti-lock brakes and they failed, pedal went to the floor, took to dealer, replaced the master cylinder .
Antilock brakes failed.
Driving along about 40 MPH when ABS brakes failed, did not hit anything but air bags deployed, vision blocked, causing an accident. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Grunt noise after sitting for several hours
- Brake system indicator comes on and goes off
- Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) grunts when doing a self-check
- Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting
- Clearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Information on ABS diagnosis with pgm tester
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.
Recall number 96V106000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Honda Civic brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Honda Civic?
27 of 305 owner complaints about the 1996 Honda Civic (9%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Honda Civic?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Honda Civic
No deployment 23Airbag light 20ABS 9Headlights 9Sudden acceleration 8Stalling 7Adaptive cruise 5Jerking 5
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