2006 Honda Civic brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 64 complaints for the 2006 Honda Civic, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Honda Civic
- Engine 366 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 240 complaints
- Suspension 206 complaints
- Air bags 185 complaints
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Body & structure 80 complaints
- Tires 55 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints