1993 Honda Civic Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Honda Civic, 8% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When hit a pool of water (~ 1 deep), engine stalled and the power brake system died. I was unable to restart the car for ~5 mts and changing the gear f/r and steering do not have any effect. Fortunately hand brake helped to slow down. It looks like I had a short circuit problem. Need more explanation from the manufacturer on what could have caused it.”
NHTSA complaint #724195, filed 2000-06“Consumer stated that while pulling into a parking space the car just accelerated fast, jumped the curb and hit a pole. Consumer also stated that they tried hitting the brakes and they wouldn't work. Car had to be towed to a mechanic. Comsu *akmer contacted the dealer and they are aware of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #814302, filed 1997-07“Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and applied brakes, pedal went all the way to the floor. She was forced to pull over to shoulders. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #891696, filed 2001-06“While traveling 30 MPH hit brake pedal and it went to the floorboard, brakes failed to stop vehicle, resulting in a collision. Consumer contcted dealer and they said the sensor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #848084, filed 1999-09“Consumer was driving approximately 55mph when she began braking to exit freeway. Lost control of vehicle, spinning into a gaurdrail. The front end hit the rail and totaled vehicle. The air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #826463, filed 1998-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 12% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 14 | 5% |
| 2022 | 23 | 3% |
| 2021 | 18 | 12% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 32 | 7% |
| 2018 | 25 | 3% |
| 2017 | 38 | 6% |
| 2016 | 96 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 4% |
| 2014 | 18 | 6% |
| 2013 | 39 | 12% |
| 2012 | 40 | 9% |
| 2011 | 33 | 20% |
| 2010 | 90 | 23% |
| 2009 | 51 | 13% |
| 2008 | 42 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 62 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 34 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 3% |
| 2001 | 47 | 4% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 61 | 20% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 12 | 8% |
| 1992 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Honda Civic
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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