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2008 Honda Civic brakes problems
42 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 23,975. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 42
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 23,975
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 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 2008 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, depressing on the brake pedal to the floorboard but failed to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he lost control of the vehicle, bounced off the retaining wall, and crash into another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries but his front passenger sustain injuries on her right foot and discomfort in her back/neck. The front passenger sought medical attention at a near ER. The contact stated the other vehicle had two people injured but was unaware of the details or if they sought any medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to two different towing lots. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
Brakesi.com 301 main st, suite#19, san francisco, ca 94105 dba "callahan brake parts" sold on amazon.com this supplier has sold and is selling unsafe rebuilt brake calipers. There are several rubber seals in brake calipers. If a rubber part fails, water will enter critical parts causing them to rust and seize. This may result in unsafe brake operation or brake failure. On our car this caused a brake caliper to seize causing uneven braking. An inspection found all the rubber parts in the affected calipers had disintegrated. The calipers were approximately 22 months old. Clearly inferior rubber material was used in the manufacture of these products.
Once paint was recalled but not for the body of car that is doing the same. Paint is peeling on top of car and on both doors. Also sun visors were recal yet they are broke again. Also car has 11633 miles and I have replaced brakes 3 times.
The TPMS ligh does not turn off after checking it. I have 5 recalls for airbag at the passenger seat that I did not know of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a strange noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,283.
I purchased the vehicle used from a reputable dealer in 2011. Within the first 30 days I experienced brake failure and a grinding sound when braking. The dealer was unable to identify the problem. I sent a formal complaint to the honda ceo and subsequently the car was inspected at a local dealership. Brakes slip when riding on rough surfaces or making a sharp turn on a steep incline. The car was inspected on two separate occasions and the problem could not be replicated; however, the brake problem persists. Once I almost hit another vehicle on a highway when the car in front of me suddenly stopped; I also failed to stop at a stop sign and rolled into the intersection. Fortunately no other vehicles were on the road. If the brakes are hit twice (like double clutching) they do engage. The complaint to honda failed to produce a positive result. The problem initially began in october 2011 and continues to occur intermittently.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda civic. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator also illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the compliance bushing fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Honda: when make tight turn, left or right would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension. *pe
Brakes sank to the floor. After rolling to a stop, and turning off the car, it started to work like normal. Brake pads are worn out after 2000 miles with conservative driving.
Questions about the 2008 Honda Civic brakes
Does the 2008 Honda Civic have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Honda Civic, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda Civic brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 23,975 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 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 2008 Honda Civic problems
Engine 207Airbags 177Visibility 133Suspension 99Body 85Transmission 52Electrical 51Tires 30Acceleration 29Steering 24Wheels 24Fuel system 15Seat belts 9Seats 7Lights 6Driver assistance 4Locks 4
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