While driving a 2009 hybrid honda civic in small town traffic, the car in front of me braked suddenly. When I depressed the brakes in the honda, I got no response. The brakes did not engage. Fortunately, I was driving at low speed (25-35 MPH) and engaged the hand brake (emergencia), which stopped the car in time to prevent the accident. I tried to use the car as little as possible since and will take it in for repairs today.
2009 Honda Civic brakes complaints
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Honda civic lx - 17,000 miles. Noise from front when braking. Dealership said that front brakes had to be completely replaced (pads and rotors). Refused to cover under warranty claiming that this was normal wear. Complained to american honda and was told that this is not under warranty and clearly due to wear. They refused to comment when I asked how 17,000 miles for new front brakes could possibly be considered wear. Miles are all highway driven.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. The contact stated that whenever she applied the brakes while driving at approximately 35 MPH or less, the vehicle would drive extremely rough as if she were driving on an uneven road surface. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rear rotors and calipers were damaged. The rear rotors were replaced and the rear calipers were cleaned. Approximately ten days later, the contact noticed the rear rotors were rusting. The vehicle was not taken in to be examined for the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 6,500 and the current mileage was 6,900.
At 17,000 mile service on my 2009 honda civic, front brakes had to be replaced. Front right brake was at zero. I paid to have new brake pads installed and called honda america for explanation and reimbursement. Honda america refuses to take any responsibility. It says 17,00 miles falls within normal wear and tear.
Loud sound coming from front end, took it in for warranty repair and was told brakes were worn out at 18,xxx miles. I drive mostly highway miles and I argued that it was too early for that to happen and was told it depends on the driver. I have driven 5 cars in my life and the avg brake life was 60-70,000 miles. I am very disappointed I have to do repairs on a 2009 civic that I purchased with 10 miles on it. I called and complained to corporate and was given the company line. No help!
2009 honda civic was in for 15,854 oil change (new car) end technician reported brakes were wearing on 2 front brakes and would probably need replacement at 20,000 miles or sooner. Squealing noise at times when brakes applied. This is too soon for brakes to be replaced and have problems on a new car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 honda civic hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH. The brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard with no power response. The vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact suffered slight back pain. A police report was filed for the incident. An authorized dealer a was notified of the malfunction. The contact was waiting on a response from the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 10,000.
When hitting a small pothole, or even a small bump in the road, and the brakes at the same time, the car will lurch forward several feet, and the brakes seems weak.
I drive a 2009 honda civic lx 5 speed automatic transmission two problems need to be addressed and the dealership says they are completely normal, and I know they are not normal. Problem 1: transmission: when coming to a stop, usually under 10mph the transmission shifts very hard into first gear. So hard that it shifts hard and I have my foot on the brake pedal the car wants to launch me a little further.twice now I have almost hit somebody because when it shifts hard into first it wants to keep going, I have to sometimes pull emergency brake to make sure I don't hit anybody. It doesn't happen all the time but when it does it scares me. Second problem: brakes: the brakes in this car are horrible even with my foot completely down the car still has a hard time slowing down and again I seem to have to rely on the emergency brake to help me stop. I have a 4 year old son I bought this car because it was rated safe, but I'm terrified to take him anywhere because I don't know if I can stop or not. I talk to the dealership and they say both problems are completely normal. Its brand new with only 5500 miles on it so I know this isn't normal.
When braking hard on rough ground or slippery surfaces, ABS seems to take extra long ( 3 times further than other cars with ABS ) to stop car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. During brake application between 25-40 MPH she experiences pulsation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician resurfaced the front and rear brake rotors because they were out of round. The failure mileage was 18. The current mileage was 120.
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