2010 Honda Civic: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · CA

Every 9,000 to 10,000 miles rear brake pads worn out prematurely causing rotors to lock up without warning. I believe this issue occurred on almost all 2010 honda civic. In normal driving condition brake pads should last at least 30,000 miles in compare to other major car manufactures. Please investigate this with honda and find a remedy for the fix.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Brakes · 24,022 miles · TX

Premature brake pad wear. Had to replace front brake pad at 24,022 miles.

Filed Nov 17, 2013 · Brakes · 63,408 miles · MD

As a precaution, had brakes inspected 6 months ago when car had approximately 50,000 miles on odometer. Expecting some pad wear at this mileage but there was no indication of a problem. My very trusted mechanic saw no problems with the pads and sent me on my way. On next oil change 6 months later, same mechanic says that my pads have completely worn out and caused damage to the rotors - a $650 repair on both front and rear brakes. The most troubling thing about all of this is that there was absolutely no "cricketing" of the brake pads at any time! And no other typical break wear function issues. Nothing to indicate a problem with my brakes and no way for me to know, aside from a sudden catastrophic brake failure in the future. This problem is all over the internet and why the federal safety agency is allowing honda to ignore this issue is completely beyond comprehension.

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 Apr 8, 2013 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · ID

I kept hearing squeeling noise on my brakes so after taking it in to honda they told me I needed new brakes. When I bought the car it had 8000 mi on it at around 18000 is when I kept hearing noises then went away. Now at 22000 mi I brought it into honda to check it out as other places said brakes were fine. (maybe they didn't want to be responsible as they knew it was a honda issue?) I think this is premature wearing out of my brakes as brakes should last approx. 30000 mi not only 10000-11000 miles. I was told it's not under warranty so I paid for new brakes and kept the old parts. I've read honda had a class action lawsuit on earlier models and I believe they should have extended to my year honda civic 2010.

Filed Nov 29, 2012 · Brakes · 17,226 miles · GA

Premature brake pad worn out 17000 miles on front brakes less than two years since the civic was bought. Paid $287.00 and honda is refusing to reimburse fees.

Filed Mar 24, 2012 · Brakes · 21,714 miles · PA

Purchased this civic in june 2010 and just put the second set of pads on this week. First set at 21,000. 19,000 miles and only 9 months of highway driving between replacement pads. Uneven premature wear on the left inner pad indicating that the pads are remaining in contact with the rotor. Also experiencing a burning smell. Right side pads are almost new. Personal mechanic told me that there was a problem with the caliper and recommended I take it to the dealer the first time. I did and it "was normal wear". Hard to believe that so many are experiencing the same problem. This is my 5th honda and I have never been as disappointed. There is a problem and honda needs to step up and fix the problem before something serious happens.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Brakes · 16,246 miles · NY

Tech at honda service dealer found front brake-pad wear and recommended replacement ($325 + tax). I think it is premature for a 16k mileage car.

Filed Apr 25, 2011 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · CT

Premature wearout of front braking pads and discs on 2010 honda civic with 22,000 miles. The car was primarily driven highway miles and is only 12 months old just coming out of it's first winter. The right front had a fully worn out pad and a half worn out pad along with heat distress on the rf rotor indicating caliper sticking and pad not retracting from rotor. Left front pads had significantly uneven wear on the same pad from front to back again indicating something in the braking system is sticking. Took the car to a honda dealer where they could only repeat the word "brake pads are not covered under warranty". I explained to them that brake pads are not covered under warranty if they are functioning properly and wear out. If they do not function properly and stick, over heat and do not retract in the first year, something is significantly wrong in the design. Gm and ford have been designing very good brake systems that last 40k 50k or more miles. With the 2010 honda civic, because of significant uneven pad wear, a "brake job" has to be performed at every third old change. This is a defective design that involves safety and these cars should be recalled and given a fix.