Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Civic owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Around 2009, January 2016 and September 2018 when driving very slowly (two of these times in a parking garage and one time when turning a tight corner with pedestrians present), I believe I suddenly braked but my car sped up. The latest occurrence resulted in property damage. I am unaware of a recall related to unintended acceleration for my car. Could this be a mechanical or design problem?
Takata recall:I see SRS warning in my car for few days and the alarm disappears after few days. This is happening again and again. After I get my car diagnosed with Honda dealer, my car got airbag problem but not covered under recall. I had to change the disk brakes of this car more frequently. They do not last even for 15000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The vehicle was intermittently experiencing an increased stopping distance. While driving approximately 15 MPH pressure was applied to the brakes and the vehicle did not stop until repeated pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the rotors were worn. The authorized dealer replaced all four brakes; yet intermittently the vehicle continued to experience an increased stopping distance. She also stated that the vehicle surged forward from a stop resulting in a single car crash in which the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The driver was injured. The vehicle was not examined to determine the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 3,000. The current mileage was 24,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Faulty A/C compressor locks up the drive belt causing the crankshaft pulley to stop rotating which results in the engine and all accessories (power steering, power brakes, etc.) to turn off randomly in the middle of driving. This happens after the engine is turned-on and has occurred consistently when the vehicle is driven for a few minutes and when it is at idle for a few minutes. No warnings or engine fault codes found on ECU, this mechanical failure will cause vehicle to turn off in the middle of driving, the steering wheel to lock-up, the power brakes to no longer function correctly and puts the driver and everyone around at a serious risk of injury and death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that transmission fluid was leaking and the engine block was cracked. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that the warranty had been extended; however, the contact missed the deadline. The contact was advised to replace the engine or purchase a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While driving 60 MPH and attempting to apply the brakes, the contact felt the brakes lock. The steering wheel was forced out of his hands. The contact struck a curb and drove into the living room of someone's residence. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed. The contact called the Honda manufacturer and they dispatched an adjuster and an engineer, who both stated that nothing could be done. The failure and current mileages were 19,500.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While driving 50 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering and the vehicle spun out of control when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle then crashed into a wall. As of September 17, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 3,000.
1. I see airbags warning in my car but it is not in the recall list. 2. Driver side sunvisor is not working. 3. In initial years, had to change the brakes so many times (almost every year) - no receipts are saved.
I have had 2 rear end car accidents with my 2007 Honda Civic. In both instances the brakes have failed causing over $10,000.00 in damage. I paid the first accident with my own funds to avoid my insurance from raising. The second one was paid by my insurance as the damage was more extensive. I have taken the vehicle to 3 different dealers to see what is wrong with the brakes as they continue to fail, but they cannot determine what the problem is unless they can recreate it. One dealership put on new break pads, a new ABS motor/switch, and drained the brake fluid. I am sure the old parts were either destroyed or sent back to Honda, but I do not think they are available. The problem still occurs when it is very cold and driving through puddles of water. The last occurence I had to drive into a curb to slow the car down as the brakes failed to engage. …
My 2007 Honda Civic began having a loud sound coming from the drivers rear wheel. Upon looking on the internet I found a safety recall notice from Honda - service bulletin # 07-055 for rear ABS wheel speed sensor and o-ring inspection. It stated that some sensors were not installed properly and water May enter the hub assembly damaging the wheel bearings. In areas where road salt is used, the wheel bearings May corrode, which May result in the wheel falling off. I live in an area where road salt is used. My vehicle VIN number was listed within the range of potentially effected vehicles on the recall, but I never received a recall notice. I contacted Honda customer service, explained that my car has the wheel bearing issue as stated in the recall. They stated that my vehicle was not effected and only certain vehicles in the notice were effected, not all vins listed. …
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring
On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. If assembled improperly, the o-ring May not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear ABS sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2007. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Brake complaints in other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Honda Civic, 4% of the model year's 1,204 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › wheel speed sensor/tone ring (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Civic brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 07V-399 (wheel speed sensor/tone ring, Sep 5, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Civic brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles, and 35% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.