1997 Honda Civic brakes problems

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Brakes · OH · crash

1997 honda civic, unit 1 was driving up to lane 5 exit 151 on the ohio turnpike. Unit 1 was approaching the toll booth when the brakes on the car failed. Unit 1 steered into and struck the crash barrier between the lanes. This action was done to prevent striking another vehicle. Bf according to the police report, the brake pedal went down to the floor. Also, there was fluid leaking from under the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0098-90)*jb updated 04/22/11 *bf updated 06/17/11 *bf the consumer stated he does not own the vehicle. It was a dealer vehicle being transported to an auction. Updated 09/19/11

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Brakes · OR · crash · 1 injury

Brake failure.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash · 1 injury

The left and right air bags went off inadvertently while driving. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a sewer drainage hole. Driver sustained minor injuries, and went to the hospital on her own. The vehicle was towed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · UN

The power window regulator failed early upon, within warranty. It was repaired by warranty. My power sunroof / moonroof has quit working, I have checked the fuses. I have always had a problem with the front brake rotors warping, part because of my fault I would assume and applying the brakes hard. Doesn\\'t help driving on highway 401 in toronto though. All in all, it has been a great car. I have 362,000 km on it now and she still drives like new.

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and they hesitated to stop, which resulted in a front collision. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer had been notified. *ak the problem was diagnosed as the master cylinder. Scc

Filed May 23, 2002 · Brakes · MO

Dealership told me it was alignment, which it wasn't. Rotors caused shimmy, still under warranty, just purchased. Replaced pads & rotors. Had to replace pads 30k mi. Later. Now I'm at 60k miles and I'm replacing them again. I don't drive it hard, drive it to work and back. Continual squealing at slow speeds, now.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Brakes · TX

Rotors have warped repeatedly, I only noticed due to the pulsation when I applied the brakes. Seems to be consistently happening every 25,000 to 30,000 miles. I have a co-worker who bought the same make and model 30 days before we did who is experiencing the same problem. He has had to have his turned 3 times, and finally bought replacement rotors at 90,000 miles. If this is not caught by the owner, or during a routing inspection, the brake system may fail to function properly, resulting in crashes and possible fatalities.

Filed Sep 10, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · AZ

1) front brake discs warped after only 34,000 miles. Shuddering felt upon braking. Careful driver did not abuse brakes, and the car is equipped with alloy wheels allowing plenty of cooling airflow to brake discs. Brake discs are of poor quality and warp t

Filed Jul 5, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Repeated warping of brake rotor with severe vibration at highway speed whenever brakes applied. Turning (resurfacing) rotor only solves problem for 10,000 miles. Dealer wouldn't cover under warranty & insists vibration does not affect safety. I do not believe this, as steering wheel jerks violently at higher speeds.

Filed May 19, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Brake rotors failed two time in 20,000 miles, first repair at 9,000 miles, rotors warped causing extreme vibration while braking.