Problems with 2006 Honda Civic SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

A faulty designed upper rear control arm causes uneven tire wear and alignment & braking issues. *tr

I on a 2006 honda civic ex. yesterday i came to a stop light and applied the brakes and as i did so the car stopped and then the engine began to race and roar. i applied the brakes harder as the car began to try to jump forward into the intersection the engine raced even more and the brakes were not holding the car back so i quickly put the car in park and turned off the engine. i waited about 30 seconds and then started the car again and kept my foot on the brake. the care engine was normal this time and the engine did not race so i drove home. the next day i took my car to the honda dealership and they put it on the computer and did not find anything wrong, but when they did a visual check of the gas pedal, they found that the gas pedal had come loose from the floor mounting. they tighten this part and charged me for labor and the time on the computer (which came to $104.). they said there was a recall on this part for some of the 2006 honda civics, but that mine was not the right vin number for this recall. when i look on you website it type in my vin number and make and model, it says it is on recall and that they have a modification kit for the gas pedal that they send to the dealership to repair the car for free that is supposed to prevent this from happening again. i feel that they should have order the repair kit for my gas pedal and told me that they would service my car for free. my life or someone else's could have been at risk with this incident and possibly without this modification kit, it can happen again in the future. i would like to know how to get my car included in this recall and free installation of the modification kit as it should not be excluded since i obviously suffer the same risk as those other 2006 honda civics with the approved vin numbers. i would also like a refund on the $104. *tr

Two days ago i was pulling into a parking space in a grocery store parking lot. i was slowing the car down using the brakes. as i turned into the parking space i applied pressure on the brakes, the brakes became soft and suddenly the engines rpms increased and began jumping between 3000 rpms to 4000 rpms. the car began to move forward even though i had the brakes fully depressed and i was in danger of hitting other cars or people. i immediately put the car in neutral and the rpms jumped even higher. i turned the engine off and after a few seconds the engine stopped. i re-started it and drove to the honda dealership. they have had the car for two days and can not find the problem (or so they say). this is the second time in 8 weeks this has happened in this car (see complaint number 10435619). this was not pedal error. my foot was only on the brake. after doing a google search i see hundreds of similar complaints. honda is not admitting that there is a problem with the software in their cars but there is. please look into this before too many people get killed. i could have easily run over the 2-3 people walking in front of me if i hadn't been through this before and knew to put the car in neutral right away. both times when i put my foot on the brake i felt the brakes soften and the engine suddenly revved. it appears to me that there is some glitch in their software that tells the engine to downshift when braking. instead of downshifting the engine accelerates. something is clearly wrong with this car. unfortunately the check engine light does not come on so honda can not find the error. clearly if you do a google search there is a serious problem out there with these hondas. *tr

Having taken my car in for a routine maintenance at 91,000 miles i was told that the brake light switch was only working on an intermediate basis. i was also told that a product recall was in place for same year make - different model. i'm having this corrected at my expense but felt it necessary to alert you folks to a possible defect in other cars of same make and model year. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated that the front brake pads and rotors were worn prematurely. the rotors were too small for the pads and there was a constant noise coming from the brakes. the brake pads and rotors were replaced at least three times. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph and the vehicle began to vibrate. also, a loud ticking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. in march of 2010, the vehicle was inspected under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v399000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: wheel speed sensor); however the technician was unable to detect a malfunction. the dealer refused to accept responsibility for the most recent failure of the rear driver side wheel bearing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Our 2006 honda civic ex automatic had the battery die on us while the key was still in the ignition and apparently this combo is a sure fire way of destroying the abs modulator which honda charges $900 to repair. this is a wide spread honda problem which was revealed once i started searching for what the lights on our dash meant. more people with the same problem can be found here. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/canada-east/83944-abs-light-e-brake.html http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1057973 http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mechanical-problems-technical-chat/231978-abs-brake-lights-after-hub-bearing-replacement.html. *tr

I am uncertain this is the proper forum for my complaint but it has to do with the braking system on my 2006 honda civic. i go through front brake pads in less than 15k miles and my rear brakes have hardly been touched. soon, at just over 40k i will be replacing pads a 3rd time and rotors too. on my prior car, a 1991 honda accord that i put 325k miles on, i replaced pads about every 40k miles. this is a bigger heavier car yet the brakes lasted longer and as i grow older i think my driving has become more patient and less aggressive so i would expect my brakes to last the same or longer on a smaller lighter car. i think my current civic braking system is over zealous and burning through brake pads too fast. if as suggested by this article (http://losangeles.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2010/03/15/daily7.html?ed=2010-03-16&ana=e_du_pap) the vsa modulator is 'under performing' in braking situations, isn't it just as likely the same design could be 'over performing' as well? my midas mechanic sure thinks so but said i would never be able to prove it on my own. i thought it was worth bringing to your attention. my front brakes over do it and my back brakes might as well not be there at all. better to brake too much instead of too little but i think this flaw is related. *tr

Vehicle brought to repair shop for burning smell. it was found that front brakes were locked. bleeders were opened which released the front brake application. only the built up pressure in the caliper was released, hydraulic system was not drained, or bled. the brake fluid is full, there are no signs of fluid contamination. now, vehicle has a hard brake pedal but absolutely no brake application. no brake fluid escapes when opening bleeders, with helper pressing brake pedal. i thought, even in the event of complete abs failure, the basic hydraulic system would still be functioning. *tr updated 4/13/10 *cn the problem was created by an improper adjustment of the brake position switch (brake light switch). updated 05/13/10.*jb

Was traveling approx. 20 mph approaching a stop sign, applied the brake. brake faded, car suddenly was accelerated. put car in neutral, it accelerated for approx. 2 seconds and then went into idle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. while driving 5 mph out of the driveway, the vehicle struck a bump and it suddenly accelerated on its own. the contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun around. both the brakes and emergency brake failed. the vehicle came to a stop when it struck a muddy embankment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there were no injuries. the current and failure mileages were 50,000.

I have a 2006 honda civic. the brake pads were replaced in august 2008 and the honda service dept said they showed unusual wear and do i use the brakes on hilly terrain? which i don't!. the brakes never feel fully disengaged. i just read a comment on a website that said the same thing for another car. also the sun visors spontaneously crack. i had the driver side replaced and the passenger one is needing replacement. honda seems to be ignoring people's problems with these brake issues and visors. please help nudge honda to recall the brake systems on these cars! thank you so much. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while driving 35 mph, the contact noticed a growling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the rear passenger side bearing needed to be replaced. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 64,355. updated 09/29/08. *lj updated 09/29/08.

Front brakes replaced due to uneven wear. inner pads were 95% worn & outer pads were 50% worn. they refused to pro-rate the repair due to it being a wear item even though this is a known design defect. old parts are available for inspection. *tr

Problem: intermittent loss of full braking ability. detailed description: when leaving work, my driving routine is very similar day-to-day. of the estimated 370 times i have left work while driving this vehicle, i have had brake failure on 5 to 10 occasions. the scenario is this: 1.start engine, back out of parking spot, and apply brakes in order to shift from r to d. 2.drive 100 feet through parking lot and apply brakes a second time while waiting to enter the main road. 3.drive one-quarter mile and apply brakes a third time at the first traffic light. it is this third application of brakes that sometime results in brake failure. the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor, and braking capability is about 30% of what it should be. if i pump the brakes, the failure will disappear and normal braking returns. this resulted in a rear end accident, when i could not stop and hit the stopped vehicle in front of me. vehicle had 36,801 miles on the odometer at the time of accident, and no brake repairs had ever been attempted on the vehicle. *tr

I received a recall letter from honda stating there was a problem with the abs seals that may cause leakage and wheel bearing failure. instructed to take to dealer. i took the car to the dealer to be told there was not a recall on my car. 06 honda civic. why did i recieve a letter if there was no recall????????? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while driving 25 mph and attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes made a squealing noise. the vehicle finally stopped after approximately six feet. the dealer checked the vehicle twice, but found no failures. the failure mileage was 6,000. updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/15/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: wheel speed sensor and took the vehicle to his local dealer. the dealer stated that the vehicle was working properly. four months later, the rear wheel bearings failed. the dealer identified the failure as relating to the recall and charged the contact $150 for the repair. the contact would like to be reimbursed, but the dealer refuses. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 68,000. updated 4/23/08 *cn the consumer stated in october he informed johnson city honda about the wheel bearings making noise but the complaint was never confirmed and 5 months later he discovered the rear wheel was about to fall of the vehicle. updated 04/23/08 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer because the contact heard a loud screeching noise when applying the brakes. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. she received a recall notice regarding the abs on the day of the crash, however, the recall number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 30,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. the contact stated that the rear brake engaged while driving 55 mph. the tires were smoking, and as a result, were grinded down to the metal belts. the brake warning lights never illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 10,000.

I bought my 2006 honda civic ex coupe brand new in november 2005, problems started to occur shortly afterwards for instance the airbag light had a malfunction and recalled the dealer didn't fix it the first time, very inconvenient, brake pedal was fixed before i bought the vehicle, there was a recall on that as well because could fall off and cause a crash. i have taken it in to honda service to get problems fixed and numerous times, been told that its normal or some other ?!@#$% they always gave me the run around,the service people are rude, mean and incompetent and ignorant. i have taken my 06 civic in a total of 8-10 times now to fix problems they never fix anything! interior trim is poor/poor altering from the factory, panels loose and popping out interior scratches too easily/fragile cheaply made ?!@#$% (still), front drivers seat wont retract all the way back anymore like it used to (new) weather stripping is lifting up by front windshield (still) various rattles from interior (still), undercoating/under body spray from factory is peeling completely off (new) door panel flexes and rpms rise when using windows/now seems to roll up/down slower than before (still/new) keep in mind im only at 11,000 miles too! honda and toyotas quality is going downhill very fast especially with the civic, crv, rdx, mdx, camry, tundra, highlander, landcruiser, yaris, and rav4. the last year before the redesign of these vehicles the quality was great, now it seems like honda and toyota are either teaming up together or competing to see who can make the cheapest and ?!@#$% vehicle with cheaply made materials and taking shortcuts, changed a suppliers or something, these problems are unacceptable for a new vehicle. *tr

I was driving on route 88 heading west. i shifted lanes gradually from the left lane to the right lane when i hit a puddle. i was easing off the accelerator, but i did not have my foot on the brake. my honda civic hybrid 2006 started to hydroplane. it spun around 320 degrees and went over an embankment. the car suffered over $14,000 damage and my wife suffered a severe back injury that continues to impact her ability to function today. the accident was reported to the state police. a witness that was driving behind me confirmed that my brake lights never lit up. i am concerned that the honda civic hybrid is more likely to hydroplane than other cars. i would like someone to investigate the possibility that there is a defect that creates this significant risk. i should also note that i have observed unusually rapid wearing of the tires on the hybrid. the dealer confirmed that this is a known issue, but did not offer a remedy. the front tires were replaced at 13,000 miles and the car had approximately 20,000 miles at the time of the accident. *tr

I was informed by lancaster honda at approximately 12, 400 miles that i needed my brakes replaced. the brakes was replaced by lancaster honda as a courtesy. at 18, 573 mile lancaster honda stated that my brakes needed to be replaced again. they reported that i had 1,5 mm left on my brakes. i took the car to robertson's honda and they stated there was 3.5 mm left. in all indication i will brakes twice in 24,000 miles. this was reported to american honda and they stated this is a wear issue. i have spoken to two other honda civic owners. the owner of a 2006 honda civic sedan ex stated he has 32, 000 miles on his brakes. the owner of a 2006 -2007 honda civic coupe ex stated he has replaced his brakes twice within a year. i own a 2006 honda civic coupe lx. *jb

The recent recall of honda odyssey and element models made me remember two things about the 2006 honda civic that i owned. i experienced the same braking issue on it- i would have to hold the brake pedal down pretty forcefully in order to make sure it wouldn't creep forward while stopped. it was an automatic transmission, and if stopped on an incline on a hill (at a red light or stop sign), when the brakes were released the car would move backward significantly. this didn't happen on a steep hill- i have driven several other cars on this same hill and never had a problem. it was so significant that i would have to prepare myself to accelerate immediately and with relative force to prevent the car from rolling backwards. *tr

Premature disc brake pad wear on 2006 honda civic at 12,525 miles. dealer says worn to metal. claims normal wear is 10,000-18,000 miles. this is unheard of! suspect sub-standard pads installed during manufacturing and an increasing lack of overall quality controls at honda. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact stated that the brake pedal was difficult to depress when the vehicle was cold. as a result, the stopping distance increased. the dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions, but were unable to diagnose the failure. as of october 2, 2007, the failure continued intermittently. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000. the consumer stated the problem happened when backing out of the garage and down the driveway. updated 10/24/07. *jb

I own a 2006 honda civic. i have 85, 000 miles on the car, and i have experienced premature brake failure four times now (i was just advised today by my mechanic that the brakes are once again seriously worn and in need of replacement). the brakes wear unevenly, with more wear on the driver's side, and it always occurs approximately every 20,000 miles. when it first occurred, honda refused to accept responsibility and consider a repair under the warranty. i have not contacted them about the subsequent failures. *tr

2006 civic brakes failed when backing out of garage. *ts the consumer's driveway has a 6% grade and ia approximately 45 feet long. on one occasion the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle before it reached the sidewalk. the consumer recollects that the brake pedal was at a lower level than usual when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the master cylinder and check valve. the vehicle continued to have problems. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph on a dry highway road, the brake pedal was tapped, the vehicle pulled to the right, and the brake and steering wheel locked up. this caused the vehicle to spin and hit a telephone pole. the driver side door was crushed into the middle of the vehicle. the impact caused the driver to be ejected out the passenger side of the vehicle. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer, but a report was not received. the driver sustained bruises on the lower part of both legs.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. the contact had to replace the brake pads on three separate occasions at approximately 7,000 miles due to uneven wear. the contact has not experienced brake failure to date. the current mileage was 20,800.

I purchased a new 2006 honda civic lx on 3/18/06. on 8/31/06 after 15,658 highway miles, the driver's side inner front brake pad wore out and ruined the rotor. i replaced the rotor, pad, and caliper with original honda parts. my daughter has complained that this car's braking is "unstable". now at 34,000 miles the front inner pads are worn to metal again. the outer pads and rear shoes are still very serviceable. i called the dealer and honda and they both fail to admit a problem or offer a solution. i think this car's brakes have a design flaw that causes the front inner pads to wear out prematurely. and i think this flaw also causes unstable braking. i have the car and the old parts for inspection. *tr

I bought my 2006 honda civic lx in november 2005. in august 2008 the wear sensor on the front brakes were squealing and i had to have the brake pads replaced and the rotors machined at 8976 miles. i was told that because i live in a geographically hilly area that my brakes would wear sooner than other areas. i find this unusual, other cars that i have driven in the same area did not have this problem. since then i have had the front pads replaced and the rotors machined on 8/13/07 at 19,093 miles, on 6/2/08 at 27,878 miles and on 12/8/08 at 33,831 miles the pads had to be replaced again and i needed new rotors. i went to a different mechanic this time and they put on different pads which are still doing fine. i wrote to honda and spoke to a manager there and was told that this is a wear issue and there would be nothing they could do about it. i also feel that honda is not standing by the quality they used to. my sister has a 2001 honda civic and had her brake pads changed for the 1st time in 2008. *tr

Rear running lights failed twice in one week. fuse box with electronic chip replaced on first visit and lights failed again after two days. abs light also came on during first visit for rear running light problem and service dept replaced the abs modulator and bled the brakes before returning car. service dept baffled by electrical problem and consulted with honda engineers in los angeles who recommended replacing fuse box which is new design and has electronic chip in it,unlike earlier honda civic models. dealer had driven approx. 30 miles and thought problem resolved. severe safety issue as car has no rear lights visible at night. *nm

I bought my vehicle in june 2006. almost from the beginning, i have experienced the vehicle surge forward on numerous occasions. the surge happens when i am applying the brakes. while the vehicle is slowing down, it will all of a sudden surge forward. i have not had an accident, but am concerned it could cause an accident. i have not taken it to the dealer for this issue. *tr

2006 honda civic engine died while driving. customer states that the engine stalled and it was the dealers fault for when she had an oil change and they forgot to put oil in it. *kb the consumer stated there were two more incidents where the engine slowed and was very sluggish and the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer. the consumer stated the driver's side window was not closing properly, the rear passenger door seal was coming apart, the brakes, rear door weather strip, and tail light were all replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. while applying pressure to the brakes wile the vehicle is in reverse, they fail to engage immediately. he didn't notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. there was also no noise when the brakes were engaged. the dealer stated that he should pump his brakes several times before actually driving his vehicle. the manufacturer stated that they do understand that they do not have a current solution. the only time he experienced failures with the brakes is when he is driving in reverse. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 19,630. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated

Xi have owned a 2006 civic hybrid for the past year and a half. on several occasions i have noticed that a light application of the brake pedal can result in a sudden acceleration} rather than in braking. this happens intermittently, i would say approximately once a month. it seems like a malfunction in the computer system running the braking system. on one occasion last april this resulted in a minor accident. at the time i had only owned the car for a short interval and was surprised at this strange reaction of the car. since that time this problem has recurred several times. i would like to ask if you have had other reports of this problem and whether you know about it. since it is an intermittent effect it is no use taking the car to the dealership. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. he heard a thump and squealing sound coming from the vehicle. the dealer stated that lubricating the brakes would not guarantee to solve the problem. the dealer also performed a front end alignment at the owners expense for $70.00. approximately six months later, the dealer replaced a valve in the rim, two rear tires and another four wheel alignment. 2 weeks later while driving 35 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right and crashed into the curb causing the passenger side tire to fall off. the mechanic installed a new tire, rim, hub cap and performed a life time wheel balance. another dealer stated that she needed the rotors turned and the wheel hubs replaced; however, the vehicle began to thump, squeak and she heard a grinding noise. the dealer charged the contact $55.68 to replace the brake pads. on january 4, 2008 an appointment was made to speak with a manager. the manager drove the vehicle and stated that he could not duplicate the noise. the contact received a recall notice for the anti-lock brake system. the failure mileage was 53960 and the current mileage was 63865. updated 08/13/08 *bf updated 08/13/08

Dt*: the contact stated when braking on normal road conditions, the antilock brakes made a squeaking sound at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, but they could not duplicate the problem.