2010 Honda Civic: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Brakes · 17,435 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda civic. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the contact heard a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake pads and rotors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred every 3,300 miles. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 17,435.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · CO

Since purchasing my civic in 2013, I have had to replace the front brakes twice, once in january, 2014 and again in february 2016. The brakes began grinding and slowly stopped working over a very short amount of time. This vehicle is not driven in stop-and-go traffic very much, mostly highway travel and so twice in 3 years is at least once too much and if you figure that is it only 6 years old, even twice is too many.

Filed May 25, 2015 · Suspension, Transmission · 77,000 miles · WV

When turning left or right or veering left or right the rear tires (mainly the left one) screeches and sounds like metal is grinding on metal. It is coming from somewhere in the tire to middle of the suspension. But when going straight or stopping there is no noise.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · CA

The breaks were changed in the front at about 30,000 miles and the car now has 65,000. A day after the breaks were changed, at a dealership, they began to squeal very load. I have taken the car back 4 times to complain about the noise. Each time they told me that they sanded the breaks lightly and put stop squeak on. Not more than a few days after each incident the problem continued. The breaks tend to make this ear splitting sound on decline and at low rates of speed. Hot or cold does not seem to matter. This problem happens about 70% of the time when breaking. The car is used 50%/50% for city and freeway driving. 40% of which is traffic. I just want this problem to stop. Also sun visor no longer will stay up. Annoying.

Filed Sep 13, 2014 · Brakes · 6,349 miles · CA

Vehicle has grinding noise. Brought to honda (norm reeves honda/huntington beach) dealership. Found that left front sensor broke off . Issue: why would a brake pad early warning device (sensor break off). Left side broke completely, the right side was half broke. Is this a safety issue? My daughter was driving this vehicle and there was no indication that brakes are compromised. It also caused extra cost by causing rotors to be replaced.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · TN

I was told that my brakes were gone at approximately 30k miles. There was no indication that there was a problem or an issue. New front brakes were installed. Then as of june 2014, with only 23k miles on this set I again had to replace the front brakes. No warning lights or indicators. No squealing to indicate that there is a problem. I'm very nervous now because there is no way to tell if the brakes are going. I deem this to be an extreme hazard and no longer feel safe.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · CA

I was driving to school and heard the first dreadful, squealing alert of my wearing brake pads. I called my local honda dealer and asked what might be going on as I was a first time vehicle owner. They told me that my brake pads were surly worn out and blamed me that it was because of my driving habits, or I was racing. At this point I began to laugh in disbelief. They told me to come in so they can inspect the pads. I went in and when I received the car they told me my brakes had been changed and I would not be paying anything since they were changed under warranty. Not too long after, the same squealing noise began and this time around I knew the drill. Ever since I've had to replace my brakes many times, about 5 to be exact, and only at 60k miles. Not to mention, im beginning to worry a bit because my brakes since the recently last time I changed my pads, the response in braking has been very bad. I do fear for my safety sometimes. Especially for my siblings' safety when I ride them to school. Please help the thousands of consumers that are in the same boat as I am.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Brakes · 9,541 miles · CA

Customer stated squeel noise heard from left front wheel area, best heard when swerving back and forth verified by honda technician on road test. Honda dealer replaced front brake pads, resurfaced front brake rotors & lubed caliper slide pins for a total of out of pocket expense of $261.48. Second incident, again the metallic grinding sound heard from the front end at 19,344 miles on 6/9/12. Technician found front brakes pads worn out. Honda dealer replaced front brake pads and resurfaced front brake rotors at another out of pocket expense of $265.32. Third incident, again the metallic grinding sound heard from the front end at 30,906 miles on 8/10/13. Technician found front brakes pads worn out. Honda dealer replaced front brake pads and resurfaced front brake rotors at another out of pocket expense of $528.25! Please take note that since purchase the civic has undergone 3 times replacement of brake pads and rotor resurfacing, I.e., an average yearly occurence which customer thinks is out of the ordinary. The last service having the most exhorbitant charge for the same service.

Filed Aug 5, 2013 · Brakes · 12,456 miles · HI

Car brakes makes squealing noise when brakes applied.car is out of warranty so I removed both front wheels and discover both front brake pads are worn to the metal now brake pads and rotors require replacement,I have been driving for over 40 years and owned numerous different cars over the years,this is the first car that I have seen that wear out brakes this fast,most of the cars I have owned lasted a minimum of 45,000 miles some lasted to about 90,000 miles,by the way I am a professional mechanic and I do not abuse my vehicles in fact I have been told that I drive like a old lady. I feel that this should be a factory safety recall,some people with no mechanical knowledge might continue to operate this car and get themselves into a horrible situation sooner or later.

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Brakes · 39,700 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda civic. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she heard the brakes squeal as she depressed the brake pedal. The failure was diagnosed and it was determined that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,700 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Brakes · 25,160 miles · CA

Experienced loud, grinding, noise coming from the front driver side while driving- (noise-not consistent). Took civic to the dealership and diagnostic came out to be: bad brakes!! This was a huge shock and pricey surprise!! Not only did the brakes wear out prematurely (in mine and others opinions) but the dealer had the audacity to overcharge me. Embarrassed to say I paid: there special $210. As an nave 1st time buyer, I overpaid. The dealership tech woman ripped me off. I am very disappointed, as I thought hondas are reliable and economically inexpensive to repair vehicles.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · CA

Squealing noise comes and goes. Months later it returned and lasted for longer intervals. Took it to the dealer and was told the brakes needed replacing. The car is only 2 years old and less than 20,000 miles. All driving is done locally. Have been a long-time owner of hondas and have never had this problem. It is not a "usual" issue. This is clearly a poorly made vehicle.