1999 Honda Civic service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Honda Civic — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal fractured at a welded connection. Prior to the pedal fracturing, the pedal felt loose. The contact's foot kept slipping off the pedal. The brake pedal has been replaced.”
filed Jan 30, 2006
“1. My son drove the 99 honda civic ex on a residential area and merged into the main street. My son pressed the brake pedal to slow down approaching the intersection but it suddenly accelerated, crossed the intersection and hit the tree across the street. 2. Even pressing the brake pedal, car…”
filed Aug 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Civic | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Civic | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Civic | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Civic | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Civic | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 Civic | 23 | 6% |
| 2009 Civic | 24 | 6% |
| 2008 Civic | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 Civic | 28 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.