2011 Honda Civic: Premature brake wear
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Civic report: premature brake wear. CarComplaints.com lists 15 owner complaints, average mileage 28,400 miles.
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints for the 2011 Civic in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11588386 (filed 05/13/2024): “Each time i applied brakes i would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. then as i was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. the nearest place was or automotive and they rebuilt rear braking system yet i could hear…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11390257 (filed 01/27/2021): “Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda civic. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, when attempting to depress on the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into multiple vehicles. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained a fractured sp…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace brake pads (9 reports) honda must fix this serious issue with all their civics (5 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $260 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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