How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 94 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Civic, which is 24% of all 396 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Honda Civic?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake component on the 2010 Civic.

At what mileage do 2010 Civic brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 19,950 miles.

Have the 2010 Civic's brake issues caused crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 6 crashes and 9 injuries, though no fires were reported.

Is the 2010 Civic worse for brakes than other Civic years?

Among the years listed, 2010 has the highest share of complaints tied to brakes at 24%, compared to 20% in 2011 and 10% in 2012, making it stand out relative to other Civic model years.

2010 Honda Civic Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 94 brake complaints for the 2010 Honda Civic, 24% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 19,950 miles. Six crashes and nine injuries are tied to this component, but no related recall exists.

Brakes complaints: 94; 24% of 396
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 19,950 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Premature front brake pad wear, with owners reporting pads worn to metal or needing replacement well before typical intervals.
Uneven pad wear, including one side wearing faster than the other along with a burning smell suggesting a caliper or rotor contact issue.
Sudden brake failure or a pedal that would not stop the vehicle, leading to low-speed and highway-speed collisions.
Squealing, grinding, or rumbling noises when braking, sometimes accompanied by pulling to one side.
A brake pedal that became stuck or hard to press down fully in at least one reported incident that ended in a crash.
A parked vehicle rolling on an incline, suggesting a parking brake or hold function that did not engage.

When 2010 Honda Civic brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 28, 2010, latest Jan 28, 2021.

94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2021 Q1; peak 2013 Q1 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201094 (24%)
201133 (20%)
201247 (10%)
201344 (14%)
201422 (8%)
201518 (5%)
2016111 (10%)
201744 (7%)
201829 (4%)
201934 (8%)
202018 (8%)
202118 (13%)
202222 (2%)
202314 (5%)
20247 (6%)
20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 94 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Civic, which is 24% of all 396 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Honda Civic?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake component on the 2010 Civic.
At what mileage do 2010 Civic brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 19,950 miles.
Have the 2010 Civic's brake issues caused crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 6 crashes and 9 injuries, though no fires were reported.
Is the 2010 Civic worse for brakes than other Civic years?: Among the years listed, 2010 has the highest share of complaints tied to brakes at 24%, compared to 20% in 2011 and 10% in 2012, making it stand out relative to other Civic model years.