2006 Honda Civic: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 185,000 miles · WA

Im having the same issue that another recall on a similar model has recieved the dc-dc converter has a problem charging the 12v battery causing engine failure, power failure , stearing failure and ABS failure. I am unable to turn on hazard lights because of it also battery will take u jump but will not keep the charge in the battery. I was driving home and on a flat street the car was losing all instrement lights the power stearing light came on as well as the battery light the ABS light and the ims light. I had to force the wheel to turn to a safe location due to being unable to turn on any warning lights. I could have been hit by another vehicle. I was driving in city conditions. I brought my vehicle to the dealership and they say my VIN number does not match the recalled one.

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · ID · crash

My ABS system caused me to crash. I was going 20 MPH in snowy conditions (I have snow tires). When I pressed the brakes the ABS system engaged but after 20 feet or so my car had not slowed at all. Finally I pulled the emergency brake and the car began to slow, but it was too late and I hit the car in front of me. I've slide through several intersections in the past because when the ABS comes on in the snow there is virtually no braking at all. I know it's the ABS system that is the problem becuase in all of these instances I can accelerate with no problem, but when I try to brake the car wont stop. I finally took the fuse out of the ABS and drove through the same intersections and my car stops immediately with no problem. I even tried slamming on my brakes on the snow covered road with my ABS fuse removed and the car stops in like 5 feet, but with the ABS fuse installed it takes about 30 feet. Why is ABS required if it's so dangerous in the snow/ice? Why is there no button to turn it off.

Filed Aug 27, 2012 · Brakes, Lights · 73,000 miles · MD

Both rear brake lights stop working at the same time. Checked the fuse and bulb, both which are good. It appears the brake lights stop working after I pressed on brakes hard enough to engage ABS in an emergency situation. The high brake light mounted on the backlite is working.

Filed Jun 6, 2011 · Suspension · 122,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated while driving at any speed she heard a loud sound in the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that water penetrated in the rear wheel bearing causing the ABS sensors to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN information was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current miles were 122,000.

Filed Dec 25, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · CT

Our 2006 honda civic ex automatic had the battery die on us while the key was still in the ignition and apparently this combo is a sure fire way of destroying the ABS modulator which honda charges $900 to repair. This is a wide spread honda problem which was revealed once I started searching for what the lights on our dash meant. More people with the same problem can be found here. Http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/canada-east/83944-ABS-light-e-brake.html http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1057973 http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mechanical-problems-technical-chat/231978-ABS-brake-lights-after-hub-bearing-replacement.html.

Filed Feb 13, 2010 · Brakes · 103,000 miles · NJ

1. Left my lights on and needed a jump start on my 2006 honda civic hybrid navi. 2. After receiving the jump start, the vehicles brake light, ABS light and brake system lights were all illuminated on my dash board. In addition, the vehicles auto engine stop feature was no longer operative, 3. My honda dealership diagnosed the problem as a failure of the ABS module. As such, the vehicle's ABS was non functional, although the automobile continued to run. Since my vehicle had 103,000 miles it was not covered under warranty. The initial estimated repair cost was $1500. I suspected that the cause of the ABS was the jump start. I did some online research and confirmed a number of other similar reports of the same problem, same condition (after a jump start) and same expensive repair have been reported. There is no warning about jump starting in the vehicles engine compartment, although there are many other warnings. There is no protective cover on the vehicles negative battery terminal (which may be the cause of the problem). And there is no warning in the vehicles users manual. I contacted american honda motor corporation to report the problem, only to be told that my vehicle was out of warranty due to its mileage. I continued to reach out to senior management of american honda motor corp to report the problem and ask for their assistance as "a goodwill gesture" and again received the same "out of warranty" reply. On december 21, I sent certified letters to american honda motor corps ceo outlining the issue and the fact that they have a documentation and warning label failure, which can put the driver at extreme risk of injury since the ABS circuit becomes non operational. On december 28th I received a phone call from american honda in which they confirmed that have received other complaints on this identical issue, but they denied my request for assistance since the vehicle was no longer covered by their warranty.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Brakes, Lights · 15,105 miles · NY

Vehicle brought to repair shop for burning smell. It was found that front brakes were locked. Bleeders were opened which released the front brake application. Only the built up pressure in the caliper was released, hydraulic system was not drained, or bled. The brake fluid is full, there are no signs of fluid contamination. Now, vehicle has a hard brake pedal but absolutely no brake application. No brake fluid escapes when opening bleeders, with helper pressing brake pedal. I thought, even in the event of complete ABS failure, the basic hydraulic system would still be functioning. *tr updated 4/13/10 *cn the problem was created by an improper adjustment of the brake position switch (brake light switch). Updated 05/13/10.

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Brakes · NY

Recall notice on ABS wheel sensor o-ring inspection for 2006 honda civic. Consumer is not satisfied with the service received and believes that the dealer has failed or unable to remedy the defect.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Engine · 13,500 miles · WA

In the past you did a recall for the 2006 honda civic hybrid regarding a battery connector which you state may cause the motor to fail and cause a crash. At the moment I am uploading a video to you tube under user 10p6 regarding a problem which causes not only the ima motor to fail, but the regenerative braking, brakes, ABS steering, and even the airbags. Even then it can cause the lights to fail and vehicle to roll when in park. I have provided honda (corporate and south tacoma honda) with videos in the past but they refuse to do anything stating the vehicle is fine. It is not! It is deadly! Please investigate urgently. I am posting this on the net so people can see the dangers which honda hides; soon I will tell them the one simple problem which may kill them.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Brakes · TN

2006 honda civic with a recall for rear ABS sensor o-ring. Consumer states that the dealer told his son that they had inspected dozens and there was nothing to worry about it would be fine. *kb recall# 07v399000.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Brakes · IA

I received a recall letter from honda stating there was a problem with the ABS seals that may cause leakage and wheel bearing failure. Instructed to take to dealer. I took the car to the dealer to be told there was not a recall on my car. 06 honda civic. Why did I recieve a letter if there was no recall?????????

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer because the contact heard a loud screeching noise when applying the brakes. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. She received a recall notice regarding the ABS on the day of the crash, however, the recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.