1997 Honda Civic service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Honda Civic — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 honda civic, unit 1 was driving up to lane 5 exit 151 on the ohio turnpike. Unit 1 was approaching the toll booth when the brakes on the car failed. Unit 1 steered into and struck the crash barrier between the lanes. This action was done to prevent striking another vehicle. Bf according to the…”
filed Apr 6, 2011
“The left and right air bags went off inadvertently while driving. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a sewer drainage hole. Driver sustained minor injuries, and went to the hospital on her own. The…”
filed Mar 17, 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 1997 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.