We have classified the 4 complaints from 2004 Honda Civic about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
2004 honda civic customer states that her car was totaled due to brake failure**cc the consumer stated that the car suddenly accelerated and did not cease to stop when the brakes applied, therefore crashing into a metal barrier at alarming speed. *tr
Consumer's 2004 civic pulled left. accelerator would not engage when depressed and the vehicle would make a sudden jump. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the were unable to determine the cause of the problem. the consumer also experienced problems with the vehicle's stereo and gear system. the dealer repair the loose wire but the stereo's sound is affected when the vehicle hits bumps in the road. the consumer was told that the gear shift was replaced. the rubber seal on the windshield popped up. the paint on the back fender started to flake. the brake began to make noise even after the vehicle was parked. *nm
While driving in snow driver noticed on more than one occasion that when applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. vehicle slid on its own, then stopped. finally, the vehicle started, slowing down and coming to a complete stop. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
The steering wheel would shimmy when braking from 40-60 mph. the dealer was notified. dealer informed that they were aware of the problem concerning the front rotors. please provide any further information. *jb
When driving at low speeds vehicle surged forward. the vehicle suddenly accelerated , brakes failed and vehicle hit brick wall head on. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak *tc
Brake pedal travels several inches prior to brakes engaing. car was delivered like this from dealer who said there was nothing wrong with the brakes. *nm
While driving 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brakes needed to be replaced due to worn parts. please provide any additional information. *nm
While driving 65m ph in 3rd lane of a 4 lane highway. tapped brakes to reduce speed slightly, both wheels on right side of car locked up, sending car into a fish tail through both lanes on either side of the car, spun and hit the center guard rail of the highway facing back up the direction i came from. side and front air bags did not deploy on passengar side where the most serve impact occurred. the accident caused $13,000 of damage including severe frame damage. honda refused to inspect the brakes after the accident, instead claimed that the brake damage was caused by the accident, not the cause of the accident. talking privately with a honda certified mechanic, i was able to get the error codes on the computer: inlet cylinoid failure (31.1 & 35.1) & passenger side front air bag censor failure (9.9.7). honda refused to do anything about this, and i sold the car as i felt unsafe driving it. the car was still on warranty. *ak