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2016 Honda Civic Brakes Problems

49 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

49
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Crashes
Jan 2017Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Brakes Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #16V725000

PARKING BRAKE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.

Owner Complaints (49)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES, AIR,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Apr 2024

The contact's parent owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the parent was parking into a parking space, and straightening the steering wheel; the brake pedal depressed but the vehicle continued to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11580533
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was in park with the ignition off and keys removed, when the vehicle rolled backwards down a hill. The contact stated that he believed the vehicle was in parked and the parking brake was engaged.

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NHTSA #: 11330744
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2020

The electric brake system problem.searching for recalls and other issue. The brake system it is a defect from the honda malfunction issue that had affect many 2016 and 2017 vehicle.this issue can easily provoke a crash

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NHTSA #: 11321025
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2019

My emergency brake would not engage properly resulting in several incidents of the car 'rolling' away after engaging the e-brake. This happened for some time until I could not engage the e-brake at all unless continuously engaging the button and waiting up to 10 minutes and 20+ 'pulls' of the brake button.

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NHTSA #: 11256931
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2018

When brakes are applied, then released, it sometimes take up to two or three seconds to be able to accelerate afterward, even though I am stepping on the accelerator pedal. This is unnerving when entering an intersection (yielding) and you feel you have plenty of time to proceed, until the car fails to accelerate.

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NHTSA #: 11121701
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2018

The collision mitigation braking system engages when there are no objects in front of the vehicle. The system has engaged erroneously numerous times, when driving on the highway and at high speeds (65-70 MPH), and the brake engages attempting to bring my vehicle to a complete stop (hard brake).

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NHTSA #: 11100708
criticalPARKING BRAKE
CrashFiled: Dec 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While the vehicle was parked with the parking brake applied, it rolled away and crashed into a handicap parking pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.

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NHTSA #: 10930279
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Nov 2016

The electric emergency brake failed. The car was parked, ignition turned off, emergency brake applied, and left the vehicle. When I returned, the car had rolled backwards down a road and slammed into another parked car causing damage to both vehicles.

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NHTSA #: 10923735
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2016

Me an my boyfriend almost got into an accident when the engine of our vehicle stopped working in the middle of the highway. Luckily we were able to pull over at the last second when the engine actually stopped. We were still in a dangerous area and I couldn't even describe to aaa where were.

NHTSA #: 10920090
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2016

While driving on a main road at speed limit on cr 201 in florida (west of I-95 which is a secondary, main, paved road) my emergency brake engaged after I accidentally hit the button on the console. My vehicle immediately slowed at a high rate of speed and veered off the road to the right. Oncoming traffic also veered away and following traffic had to use evasive measures to avoid collision.

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NHTSA #: 10865594
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2016

I recently purchased a 2016 honda civic ex, four door. I was driving to work yesterday morning at 5 am. I had approached apx 56 MPH and the vehicle stopped accelerating, across the dashboard screen was a blinking red stating, brake system failure.

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NHTSA #: 10864865
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2023

Honda knew of an issue with their Electronic Parking Brake system which required a software update per service bulletin 17-007 since January 17, 2017.

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NHTSA #: 11553461
highSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, and the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as an ABS System Module failure.

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NHTSA #: 11510814
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2023

ABS malfunction. The malfunction problem showed up on the dash and the car would not drive properly causing several messages to come on. Once I stopped and turned off the car I started if back up and went a few yard and the car started to malfunction and the message appeared again.

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NHTSA #: 11510771
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2021

I'm the original and only owner of the vehicle, which has less than 36,000 miles. My Civic has only ever been serviced by Honda dealerships, and I can provide maintenance records upon request. A failure of this nature to the braking system can only be caused by a defective part.

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NHTSA #: 11442511
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2020

Electric parking brake on my 2016 honda civic sedan will not engage. I bought the car brand new from honda. There was a recall for this problem for over 350,000 models already but my car was not included.

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NHTSA #: 11321045
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but it was difficult to slow or stop the vehicle. When the vehicle was started, a "brake system failure" warning message appeared.

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NHTSA #: 11133469
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2018

This is the second time in two years that my car doesn't start due to an electric brake problem. The first time it happened I was at home, and pressed the brake pedal to start the car, it immediately showed there was an electric brake problem on the dashboard. I had the car towed to the dealership, but unfortunately when we arrived the car started without any issues.

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NHTSA #: 11122352
highPARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. When the vehicle was started, the emergency brake failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed.

NHTSA #: 10979282
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2016

Electronic brake failure - turned vehicle on in driveway, brakes locked. Honda has a work around process to avoid this. I read posts that this occurred to people while driving on highway.

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NHTSA #: 10896486
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2022

I have contacted honda about the ( epb) problem. They refuses to aknowedge the issue because my VIN number did not show up. The problem is there and I had it comfrim by a mechanic.

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NHTSA #: 11488201
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2021

2016 honda civic ex-t after getting brakes and rotors replaced the 'brake system' light stays on with alerts for: electric parking brake problem, brake system problem, & brake hold system problem. However, the electric parking brake engages and holds and disengages when I flip the switch fine, the car drives and brakes fine, the only thing that doesn't seem to work is the brake hold button.

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NHTSA #: 11416205
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Apr 2021

Transmission replaced twice within 2 months. Vehicle makes loud noises. Vehicle not safe to drive.

NHTSA #: 11406293
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2020

While doing normal city driving in early morning, I drove over metal plates on the street which had occasionally in the past caused my automatic braking system (cmbs) to warn me to brake as if it sensed a hazard, but never applied the brakes for me.

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NHTSA #: 11366753
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2019

While driving my vehicle the brakes slide (vibrate a little) this doesn't always occur but when it does it is obviously felt while using the brake pedal during driving. There is also a noise when I initially start my vehicle, I noticed the only warning light is the brake light alert.

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NHTSA #: 11234915
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2019

Had brakes done car ran perfectly fine until I drove about 71 miles out parked car and got back into car turned it on again to head back home when anti brake system warning lights came on this is electric parking brake problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem.

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NHTSA #: 11218874
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2019

The rear brakes are showing grooved rotors. Also the back brakes are wearing quicker that the fronts . The mileage is 32000.

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NHTSA #: 11183171
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2018

An error message keeps coming up on my center console, warning of an "electric braking problem." the red brake light to the bottom right also flashes. This always has happened when I turn the vehicle on. While this message is displayed, I am unable to move the car forward or in reverse.

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NHTSA #: 11119973
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2017

Milo gordon honda misrepresented the repair of a safety recall and sold a 2016 honda civic as a new vehicle without completing the repair. On dec 31 2016, I purchased a new 2016 honda civic from milo gordon honda in lawton, ok. Today, sep 1, 2017, my electronic brake system malfunctioned in a stationary position on a cross-country trip.

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NHTSA #: 11021121
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2017

The electric parking brake continues to generate error codes. I've had it in service at honda dealers multiple times for the same problem. Honda even issued a recall however, I've had the software update for this problem twice and is still messing up.

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NHTSA #: 11018941
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2017

Rear wheels lock intermittently. Excessive rear rotor wear, with normal wear on pads. Appears as if pads have worn out allowing for grinding against rotors.

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NHTSA #: 10994528
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2017

Breaking system recall not performed by honda dealership, even when asked and talked about. Asked service member and the general manager, both took a "do not care" approach. I feel this should be investigated.

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NHTSA #: 10956669
mediumPARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2016

Our 2016 honda civic touring car emergency braking system from time to time would not work properly when operating under normal circumstances. Took the car into the dealership in scottsdale, arizona called right honda. They took the car twice to help fix the problem with the auto braking system.

NHTSA #: 10936691
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2016

Rear high mount brake light coming off windshield the evening I took delivery of vehicle. Took it back to dealer where they tried to reattach it. The repair lasted a day.

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NHTSA #: 10916593
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda civic. While attempting to drive the vehicle, "brake system failure/all brakes are locked up" appeared on the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake code was reset; however, the failure recurred.

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NHTSA #: 10911150
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2016

Third brake light housing feel off the same day that I purchased the vehicle. At night, the entire rear window lights up when I brake. This is a blinding and distracting light that prevents me from seeing out of my back window.

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NHTSA #: 10908327
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2023

Emergency brake failed and gives following code in the dash: Red blinking light- BRAKE Yellow light: Brake System There was a recall back in 2016 because of this same problem. More than 300,000 cars affected.

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NHTSA #: 11512731
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2022

BRAKES they stop too slow and I need to push fes time to made it stop, that made me very insecure and unsafe. AC stop working is only hot air what is coming out, since is to hot is impossible ti drive like that.

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NHTSA #: 11471155
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2021

Brake and brake system came on and I was unable to reverse

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NHTSA #: 11430968
lowSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Feb 2020

My stationary car was parked on a flat surface in the garage. I went inside when my neighbor informed me that the car had backed out of my garage and rolled down the hill into my neighbors driveway, hitting their car. No one was in the car.

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NHTSA #: 11312166
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2019

The parking brake activates randomly without my manually activating it. It doesn't happen everyday but when it does its annoying.

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NHTSA #: 11234920
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2019

Car did not start, and flashed warning signs for electronic break malfunction. Car was stationary in a parking lot after being dormant for approximately 8 hours. This is the second occurrence in 3 weeks, the first of which honda failed to diagnose a problem after bringing the car in for service.

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NHTSA #: 11220737
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2019

Parking does not start electric parking brake problem

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NHTSA #: 11218731
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2019

Brake light came on flashing, brake system light, and error on panel electric parking break failure. This seems to be a recall on most 2016 models

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NHTSA #: 11206059
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2018

This is my second complaint in a week. I had parked at a location 30 minutes from home for about an hour. Went to start the car and it would not start.

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NHTSA #: 11139302
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2018

My car would not start and on the dashboard under the MPH it said electronic parking brake problem. After playing around with the parking brake a bit, the car eventually started. Upon looking up my VIN it shows I do not have a recall on my car for the kc6 recall, but my car seems to be affected.

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NHTSA #: 11128108
lowSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2017

2016 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to brake system and software failures four days after owning the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 10939428
lowSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Oct 2016

I parked my 2016 honda civic in my garage and set the parking brake. I exited the vehicle and walked into the house. The vehicle must have rolled out of the garage (garage surface is rather flat, probably why I didn't see this happen) down my sloped driveway ended up in the neighbors yard.

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NHTSA #: 10916132
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2016

Car is equipped with a "brake hold" feature that can be activated to hold brakes on while the car is in drive without keeping your foot on the brake, and then press gas to start moving.

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NHTSA #: 10859807

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