Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal fractured at a welded connection. Prior to the pedal fracturing, the pedal felt loose. The contact's foot kept slipping off the pedal. The brake pedal has been replaced.
1999 Honda Civic brakes problems
18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Foundation components2
- Conventional2
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda Civic brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1. My son drove the 99 honda civic ex on a residential area and merged into the main street. My son pressed the brake pedal to slow down approaching the intersection but it suddenly accelerated, crossed the intersection and hit the tree across the street. 2. Even pressing the brake pedal, car accelerated it self and could not stop the car on time to avoid hitting the tree. Luckily, there were no death or personal injuries. 3. Car had extensive frontal and engine damage and can not be repaired.
Dt: while driving on the freeway in a honda passport the wheels locked up, and the anti lock brakes caught on fire.*ak *tt
I marcie beebe was traveling down lee summit road, northbound, at 35 MPH. I was traveling down a hill and approaching a corner, when I applied my brakes. At that point, my brakes locked up and I was not able to steer the car after that point. I cross into the southbound lane striking a car and into a ditch where my car was stopped by a street sign. I noticed my car was not running were there any lights on indicating my car was still had power. I detect my brakes locked up and this is why I lost ability to steer, causing this misfortunate accident. Dt
O have my brakes adjusted. I have asked steve, the manager, for a list of the tsb, but he insisted I have to retrieve it myself on-line. According to the lemon laws, dealer are able to provide this to their customer, correct? Please research this matter.
I think there is a problem with the brakes on my 1999 honda civic. Under heavey braking the rear wheels lock up while the front does not. This has happened about 5 times since I bought the car new. When it happens the rear end of the car fishtails wildly and does cause the car to into an uncontrolable spin. I had mentioned this to the dealer who had said it is normal because of weight transfer to the front under heavy braking. ( the preportioning valve is there to balance the brake line pressure between the bakes so they are equalize pressure as needed?) this also happens on ice cover roads or slipery road under normal braking, the back wheels lock up before the front causing the backen to fishtail. I have not had a reportable accident because of it, but it could cause an accident if this continues.
Vehicle was parked on shallow slope (neutral gear), parking brake disengaged and car rolled into tree. Estimated speed at impact around 20mph. No occupants in vehicle during collision.
Brakes were pulsating and locked up. Vehicle wouldn't move. Consumer was exiting highway. Vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and master cylinder being replaced.*ak
I was traveling at less than 15 miles per hour. The traffic was coming to a stop. When I applied the brakes in order to stop, they did not work. I began pumping them, but that did not work right away. After a few times, the brakes finally worked, but it was too late. I was already about to rear end the car in front of me. This happened 2 weeks before when a relative borrowed the car. He almost had to use the emergency brake, but they worked after he pumped them. Honda does not care. They had the brakes tested and said they were fine. I don't care about a huge law suit. I just do not want this to happen to anyone else. I want justice andthe money I have lost for the deductible, the rental car fees, and other losses.
Consumer was driving at 55 MPH applied brakes suddenly to avoid accident, but still vehicle did not stop in time, and ended up hitting vehicle that pulled out in front unexpectedly. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, vehicle was totaled.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Civic brakes
Does the 1999 Honda Civic have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Honda Civic, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Civic brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 Honda Civic problems
Electrical 118Airbags 58Engine 44Transmission 35Tires 17Body 16Visibility 14Acceleration 13Seat belts 9Suspension 8Fuel system 5Locks 4Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Steering 2
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