2005 Honda Civic brakes problems

Filed Dec 27, 2017 · Brakes · VA

I use to have to push the button in on the gear shift to get it to go into gear. Now you can just freely push it back and forth.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

**I am reporting this problem because I have noticed the same tail-lighting failure on dozens of seventh-generation honda civics now on the road.** my 2005 honda civic 4-dr sedan failed its 2013 virginia safety inspection because the license-plate light and trunk-located brake lights (of which there are two) were not working. I took the car to landmark honda of alexandria, va., and they discovered that the wiring in the car's trunk was broken. They soldered the wire to fix the problem. In february 2014 I experienced the same problem and took the sedan to my local dealer in boston, mass., where I now live (honda cars of boston). They discovered that the soldering had failed and they replaced a trunk wiring harness to better resolve the problem. I spent approximately $500 between the two repair jobs at the two honda dealers. I am concerned that all seventh-generation honda civics may suffer from a wiring defect that affects vehicles' visibility on the road. I am the original owner of this vehicle.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Brakes · CA

2005 honda civic. Consumer states problem with brake master cylinder *tgw the consumer was informed it was common with his model vehicle.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · DE

Last august 2009, I experienced brake failure 3 times while driving my 2005 honda civic. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and there was no braking. I had the vehicle towed to honda dealer where I bought it from and they adjusted the brakes and documented it was repaired. The brakes failed again two days later and this time, they could not find the problem. The advised me in writing to continue driving it until it happened again and to bring it back. The car is still under warranty and I hassled with them and the national american honda corporation customer service and got no satisfaction, no repair. In the dealer's service department documentation they tried to claim that my brake shoes were worn out, but that was not true as they had been installed just one month before and subsequently when independent mechanics looked at them, they told me the brake shoes and rotors were fine. Independent mechanics advised me to get the master brake cylinder changed. For 3 months I did not drive the car, I documented the problem in detail and tried to persuade honda to fix it. Their flat out refusal by denying there was a problem (I had the car towed 3 times to the dealer after each episode of brake failure) was extremely frustrating. Finally, in october 2009, I had the car towed to another garage and they replaced the master cylinder. The brakes have not failed since, but while stopped at a light the other day, it seemed that the pedal was once again slowly creeping toward the floor. This is how the problem had started so I'm wondering if it truly has been fixed. I have much documentation of the above events. The news of the recall that just occurred with honda vehicles having "soft brakes" matched exactly the description of my problem with subsequent brake failure, so that grabbed my attention. I did not know your website existed until I read the news reports about that recall and so I am very interested in reporting my problem. Thanks so much!

Filed Mar 12, 2010 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · NJ

When traveling over a bump or bumppy road the brake pedal of my honda civic hybrid becomes soft and ineffective until after I have passed over the bumps.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 28,000 miles · VA

2005 honda civic several failures. *bf the consumer stated the master cylinder failed suddenly and the front suspension collapsed. He stated the ball bearing cage could not be lubricated. Without lubrication, the ball bearings can grind themselves into dust. The aluminum knuckles fractured because the wheels were not supported.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Brakes · OH

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated as he is coming to a stop and step on his brakes or hit a bump he loses his brakes it felt as if there is no brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and contact was told this is normal. The manufacture was also call and inform contact they will give him a return call but they never did. ..mw updated 03/15/10 *bf the consumer stated the problem has been persistent since the vehicle was purchased and still continues. Updated 07/09/10.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · TX

2005 honda civic hybrid, when braking tires squeal like they are skidding. This has happened 3 or 4 times, usually after driving for more than a few hours. I try to apply the brakes on a regular stopping event, just even gently application to the pedal, and the front wheels make an audible skidding sound.

Filed Feb 7, 2010 · Brakes · VA

Momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pot hole or bump.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · WI

2005 honda civic hybrid: about once a day during my commute, I hit a bump or pothole while braking, and the brakes get very weak for a second until I apply more pedal pressure. This is a problem probably very similar to the recent toyota prius braking problem. The generator stops providing braking force when the vehicle hits a pothole.