1994 Honda Civic Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 13%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 217,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Honda Civic, 13% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 217,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs light comes on. I hear a sound as if there's something loose when ABS light comes on as well as pulsating while in motion. Shift lever also gets stuck when trying to pull out of parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11203815, filed 2019-04, 217,000 miles“1994 Honda Civic experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were applied, resulting in the vehicle crashing into two cars. The officer called to the accident found nothing wrong with the brakes, but managed to give the consumer a ticket for $70.00. The vehicle continues to have sudden acceleration problems, while the consumer's foot was on the brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10120433, filed 2005-05“When the brakes are pressed there is a vibration in the steering column and the car stops in a roughly manner. Brakes and rotors have been replaced on 3 different occasions as a remedy, but vibrations continues.”
NHTSA complaint #864793, filed 2000-07“While driving the accelerator cable stuck in open position, resulting in sudden accleration. Brake were inoperative, and couldn't stop vehicle. Please provide further information. Throttle cable came unscrewed.* yh”
NHTSA complaint #844293, filed 1999-09Brakes: 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 1994 Honda Civic
56 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology