Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 25 MPH and attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes made a squealing noise. The vehicle finally stopped after approximately six feet. The dealer checked the vehicle twice, but found no failures. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/15/08.
2006 Honda Civic brakes complaints
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Problem: intermittent loss of full braking ability. Detailed description: when leaving work, my driving routine is very similar day-to-day. Of the estimated 370 times I have left work while driving this vehicle, I have had brake failure on 5 to 10 occasions. The scenario is this: 1.start engine, back out of parking spot, and apply brakes in order to shift from r to d. 2.drive 100 feet through parking lot and apply brakes a second time while waiting to enter the main road. 3.drive one-quarter mile and apply brakes a third time at the first traffic light. It is this third application of brakes that sometime results in brake failure. The brake pedal will go all the way to the floor, and braking capability is about 30% of what it should be. If I pump the brakes, the failure will disappear and normal braking returns. This resulted in a rear end accident, when I could not stop and hit the stopped vehicle in front of me. Vehicle had 36,801 miles on the odometer at the time of accident, and no brake repairs had ever been attempted on the vehicle.
I have a honda civic 2006 (lease) this car has 2 recall one on 8/30/07 and on 11/07 but the dealer never sent me any warning, note, letter or call to notify this situation, I read that by fed law they should contact me and let me know the ricks that this issue can cause me. I called because I had a problem with my car keys code and they told about this and they said sorry because they do not know why I was not notify about this I very disappointed because that is very dangerous and I do not get notify at all, I had 3 cars with the honda all 3 are lease cars so it is not excuse that they cannot contact me also I am living t the same place for more than one year and I got my honda bill every month.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: wheel speed sensor and took the vehicle to his local dealer. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working properly. Four months later, the rear wheel bearings failed. The dealer identified the failure as relating to the recall and charged the contact $150 for the repair. The contact would like to be reimbursed, but the dealer refuses. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 68,000. Updated 4/23/08 *cn the consumer stated in october he informed johnson city honda about the wheel bearings making noise but the complaint was never confirmed and 5 months later he discovered the rear wheel was about to fall of the vehicle. Updated 04/23/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact had to replace the brake pads on three separate occasions at approximately 7,000 miles due to uneven wear. The contact has not experienced brake failure to date. The current mileage was 20,800.
I bought my vehicle in june 2006. Almost from the beginning, I have experienced the vehicle surge forward on numerous occasions. The surge happens when I am applying the brakes. While the vehicle is slowing down, it will all of a sudden surge forward. I have not had an accident, but am concerned it could cause an accident. I have not taken it to the dealer for this issue.
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.
I was driving on route 88 heading west. I shifted lanes gradually from the left lane to the right lane when I hit a puddle. I was easing off the accelerator, but I did not have my foot on the brake. My honda civic hybrid 2006 started to hydroplane. It spun around 320 degrees and went over an embankment. The car suffered over $14,000 damage and my wife suffered a severe back injury that continues to impact her ability to function today. The accident was reported to the state police. A witness that was driving behind me confirmed that my brake lights never lit up. I am concerned that the honda civic hybrid is more likely to hydroplane than other cars. I would like someone to investigate the possibility that there is a defect that creates this significant risk. I should also note that I have observed unusually rapid wearing of the tires on the hybrid. The dealer confirmed that this is a known issue, but did not offer a remedy. The front tires were replaced at 13,000 miles and the car had approximately 20,000 miles at the time of the accident.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While applying pressure to the brakes wile the vehicle is in reverse, they fail to engage immediately. He didn't notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. There was also no noise when the brakes were engaged. The dealer stated that he should pump his brakes several times before actually driving his vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they do understand that they do not have a current solution. The only time he experienced failures with the brakes is when he is driving in reverse. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 19,630. Updated 01/11/08. *lj updated
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.
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?????????
2006 honda civic engine died while driving. Customer states that the engine stalled and it was the dealers fault for when she had an oil change and they forgot to put oil in it. *kb the consumer stated there were two more incidents where the engine slowed and was very sluggish and the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer. The consumer stated the driver's side window was not closing properly, the rear passenger door seal was coming apart, the brakes, rear door weather strip, and tail light were all replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. The contact stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress when the vehicle was cold. As a result, the stopping distance increased. The dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions, but were unable to diagnose the failure. As of october 2, 2007, the failure continued intermittently. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000. The consumer stated the problem happened when backing out of the garage and down the driveway. Updated 10/24/07.
I was informed by lancaster honda at approximately 12, 400 miles that I needed my brakes replaced. The brakes was replaced by lancaster honda as a courtesy. At 18, 573 mile lancaster honda stated that my brakes needed to be replaced again. They reported that I had 1,5 mm left on my brakes. I took the car to robertson's honda and they stated there was 3.5 mm left. In all indication I will brakes twice in 24,000 miles. This was reported to american honda and they stated this is a wear issue. I have spoken to two other honda civic owners. The owner of a 2006 honda civic sedan ex stated he has 32, 000 miles on his brakes. The owner of a 2006 -2007 honda civic coupe ex stated he has replaced his brakes twice within a year. I own a 2006 honda civic coupe lx.
I bought my 2006 honda civic ex coupe brand new in november 2005, problems started to occur shortly afterwards for instance the airbag light had a malfunction and recalled the dealer didn't fix it the first time, very inconvenient, brake pedal was fixed before I bought the vehicle, there was a recall on that as well because could fall off and cause a crash. I have taken it in to honda service to get problems fixed and numerous times, been told that its normal or some other ?!@#$% they always gave me the run around,the service people are rude, mean and incompetent and ignorant. I have taken my 06 civic in a total of 8-10 times now to fix problems they never fix anything! Interior trim is poor/poor altering from the factory, panels loose and popping out interior scratches too easily/fragile cheaply made ?!@#$% (still), front drivers seat wont retract all the way back anymore like it used to (new) weather stripping is lifting up by front windshield (still) various rattles from interior (still), undercoating/under body spray from factory is peeling completely off (new) door panel flexes and rpms rise when using windows/now seems to roll up/down slower than before (still/new) keep in mind im only at 11,000 miles too! Honda and toyotas quality is going downhill very fast especially with the civic, crv, rdx, mdx, camry, tundra, highlander, landcruiser, yaris, and rav4. The last year before the redesign of these vehicles the quality was great, now it seems like honda and toyota are either teaming up together or competing to see who can make the cheapest and ?!@#$% vehicle with cheaply made materials and taking shortcuts, changed a suppliers or something, these problems are unacceptable for a new vehicle.
Premature disc brake pad wear on 2006 honda civic at 12,525 miles. Dealer says worn to metal. Claims normal wear is 10,000-18,000 miles. This is unheard of! Suspect sub-standard pads installed during manufacturing and an increasing lack of overall quality controls at honda.
I purchased a new 2006 honda civic lx on 3/18/06. On 8/31/06 after 15,658 highway miles, the driver's side inner front brake pad wore out and ruined the rotor. I replaced the rotor, pad, and caliper with original honda parts. My daughter has complained that this car's braking is "unstable". Now at 34,000 miles the front inner pads are worn to metal again. The outer pads and rear shoes are still very serviceable. I called the dealer and honda and they both fail to admit a problem or offer a solution. I think this car's brakes have a design flaw that causes the front inner pads to wear out prematurely. And I think this flaw also causes unstable braking. I have the car and the old parts for inspection.
Xi have owned a 2006 civic hybrid for the past year and a half. On several occasions I have noticed that a light application of the brake pedal can result in a sudden acceleration} rather than in braking. This happens intermittently, I would say approximately once a month. It seems like a malfunction in the computer system running the braking system. On one occasion last april this resulted in a minor accident. At the time I had only owned the car for a short interval and was surprised at this strange reaction of the car. Since that time this problem has recurred several times. I would like to ask if you have had other reports of this problem and whether you know about it. Since it is an intermittent effect it is no use taking the car to the dealership.
2006 civic brakes failed when backing out of garage. *ts the consumer's driveway has a 6% grade and ia approximately 45 feet long. On one occasion the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle before it reached the sidewalk. The consumer recollects that the brake pedal was at a lower level than usual when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the master cylinder and check valve. The vehicle continued to have problems.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 MPH on a dry highway road, the brake pedal was tapped, the vehicle pulled to the right, and the brake and steering wheel locked up. This caused the vehicle to spin and hit a telephone pole. The driver side door was crushed into the middle of the vehicle. The impact caused the driver to be ejected out the passenger side of the vehicle. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer, but a report was not received. The driver sustained bruises on the lower part of both legs.
Rear running lights failed twice in one week. Fuse box with electronic chip replaced on first visit and lights failed again after two days. Abs light also came on during first visit for rear running light problem and service dept replaced the ABS modulator and bled the brakes before returning car. Service dept baffled by electrical problem and consulted with honda engineers in los angeles who recommended replacing fuse box which is new design and has electronic chip in it,unlike earlier honda civic models. Dealer had driven approx. 30 miles and thought problem resolved. Severe safety issue as car has no rear lights visible at night.
Dt*: the contact stated when braking on normal road conditions, the antilock brakes made a squeaking sound at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, but they could not duplicate the problem.
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