2019 Honda Civic brakes problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 18, 2026MABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   On June 17, 2026, at approximately 4:30PM, while driving to work for an event, my vehicle suddenly applied the emergency brakes right after a message appeared on my dash warning me to brake. There was no vehicle Infront of me that should have caused my car to brake so hard and suddenly. I have contacted the dealership and American Honda about the situation. I have read online reports of similar issues happening and i wanted to report it so i can make as many people as…

   NHTSA complaint #11744991 · source
2. Filed Oct 1, 2025GUBrakes

   Noticed when braking, car veered to the right. The day before I dropped it off to the dealership to have it checked, the brakes felt weird a bit hard, and suddenly would not brake for few seconds (functioned again after) as I was approaching a roundabout. I dropped it off to the dealership and they confirmed an issue with the ABS Modulator. I am currently waiting for parts for it.

   NHTSA complaint #11690711 · source
3. Filed Feb 18, 2025COBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Sometimes whenI go to brake the brake pedal goes all the way up and I can’t press it down to stop the vehicle. This only lasts a few seconds then the brakes return to normal. I believe this may be due to a previous recall. “A common brake issue reported with the 2019 Honda Civic is a potential problem with the brake system due to a faulty tie rod fastener connecting the brake master cylinder and brake booster, which could result in improper braking and is currently subject…

   NHTSA complaint #11643479 · source
4. Filed Sep 26, 2024INBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Car smells like rotten eggs and now wont start. Also, the brake light keeps flashing on the dash. It started flashing twice while driving and now it flashes when you try to start it.

   NHTSA complaint #11616597 · source
5. Filed Jul 21, 2024CABrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   my 2019 Honda Civic Sport has 2 different recalls and this car has not been fixed or checked by a mechanic at this time, I was sent back home from my appointment at Honda Loma Linda dealership with a promised phone call to resolve the situation, which as today is: 1- car stall's unexpectedly while driving, when this happens it looses power. 2- AC was not working properly since the car was bought in 2022, I set my appointment at Honda dealership but service was denied due to…

   NHTSA complaint #11603631 · source
6. Filed Jul 15, 202455,000 miTXCrash1 injuredTowedBrakes

   The contact owned a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the niece was driving at an undetermined speed, the braking system had malfunctioned and the vehicle did not stop while the brake pedal was depressed causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed. The windshield was shattered due to the impact. The driver was later treated for a concussion. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11602260 · source
7. Filed Jun 11, 2024CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was stopped at a red light in the left-hand turn lane, waiting to turn left. Light turned green and I accelerated turning left. The car suddenly braked with no car or obstruction in my path. No collision mitigation light warnings came on. The car just slammed on the breaks!! Dealer service manager told me over the phone that unless a code comes up, they really can’t diagnose the issue. I believe this is a design flaw and not an issue with my car that can be addressed by…

   NHTSA complaint #11593786 · source
8. Filed Apr 18, 2024AZBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While car in sport mode in center lane of a three lane road at 45mph traffic ahead by over 300ft began gently slowing down to +/- 25mph Extreme braking was automatically applied w/o driver input, "BRAKE" message was displayed flashing on instrument cluster. Car came to an immediate stop, nearly causing collision with another vehicle behind it.

   NHTSA complaint #11583952 · source
9. Filed Apr 15, 2024VABrakesSteering

   When I'm driving on the highway, the car sometimes loses its grip, the brakes slip, and it's hard to control the steering wheel. The brakes are a big issue. I'm scared of driving this vehicle. Plus, I have had AC problems ever since I bought the vehicle; the air is warm.

   NHTSA complaint #11582958 · source
10. Filed Apr 6, 2024CABrakesSuspension

    Brakes failed on vehicle almost causing me to collide with vehicle in front of me. Brakes Plus in Tempe checked Brakes and found them to be good. All the lights on the dash flash when attempting to start the vehicle. Vehicle will not start sometimes. The vehicle also leaves the lane when going over potholes and bumps on the road and handles badly.

    NHTSA complaint #11581520 · source
11. Filed Mar 12, 2024TNBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The automatic emergency braking system has flashed across my dash on multiple occasions while actually braked on a handful of times. The system seems to work correctly when its needed, but the concern is it will brake while nothing has been infront of me. I have come to dead stop while going 15 through a empty parking lot. The vehicle is open for inspection at any time. The safety of myself and others is at risk due to faulty detection and can cause an accident with my child…

    NHTSA complaint #11576962 · source
12. Filed Jan 6, 2024FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    On multiple occasions, at least 10, my automatic braking detector system has engaged when no other cars were in front of me or around me on the road. It has happened while driving in the city at slow speeds, on the highway at 70-80mph, and most recently while going up ramp to merge onto interstate. The automatic brakes will engage causing my car to slightly brake and I then have to accelerate, especially while on the interstate, to keep the car moving or else it could just…

    NHTSA complaint #11563932 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology