The contact owns a 2008 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, depressing on the brake pedal to the floor but failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he lost control of the vehicle, bounced off the retaining wall, and crash into another vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries but his front passenger sustain injuries on her right foot and discomfort in her back/neck. The front passenger sought medical attention at a near er. The contact stated the other vehicle had two people injured but was unaware of the details or if they sought any medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to two different towing lots. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact detached and re-attached the battery and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact stated that a fault code would show regarding an issue with the braking system. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v106000 (electrical system). The mechanic was unable to confirm the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.
Changed entire braking system booster, abs main, calipers, abs module, rooters, pads and still brakes lock. Brakes get hot and car stops any where on the road, until it cools down the brakes unlock. 201 466 6198 angelica.
while warming vehicle and walking away from vehicle consumer noticed a noise soon after vehicle started rolling backwards injuring consumer. please provide further information. ts
1) no accident yet, but frequently the side of my right foot hits the accelerator while putting the brakes on; part of my large foot is on the brake - part lands on the accelerator. (i am 6' 1" tall). dealer has said there is nothing that can be done about it. i do feel this represents a hazard to my car and occupants, as well as to others. my only solution is to get rid of the car to a short person. (the required date below is invalid and irrelevant.)*ak
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
16 year old daughter hit a bridge with the front driver side, totalled car, airbags did not deploy and brakes failed. photos available.*ak
dt*: the contact stated brake fluid leaked causing the brakes to fail, and nearly causing an accident. the non service dealer determined the brake cylinder needed to be replaced to resolve the issue.
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
tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda civic. while traveling 20 mph, the contact applied the brakes and noticed an abnormal squeaking from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing as designed. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. updated 11/19/10. *lj the dealer stated the rotors were glazed and overheated. the brake pads were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced. updated 11/24/10