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2018 Honda Civic Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2018 Honda Civic, about 4% of its 741 total complaints for the year. Six of these complaints involved a crash. There are no related recalls on file for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
29
4% of 741
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,550 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the brake pedal going soft or sinking to the floorboard with reduced stopping power, in one case traced to the brake master cylinder and brake booster.
  • Some owners report the vehicle rolling away after being parked on an incline, even though the transmission was in park.
  • Warning lights for ABS, brake system, stability control, and hill start assist illuminated together in some cases, sometimes paired with the steering wheel or front wheels locking up.
  • A few owners report unexpected automatic braking near highway on-ramps or exits with no clear cause.
  • One owner reported the brakes rubbing noticeably during deceleration alongside an abnormal engine sound.

When 2018 Honda Civic brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2018, latest Oct 29, 2025.

2018 Honda Civic brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2018Mar 2019Jun 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Feb 2024Aug 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Oct 2025; peak Aug 2023 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2018 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.

  1. 201094 (24%)
  2. 201133 (20%)
  3. 201247 (10%)
  4. 201344 (14%)
  5. 201422 (8%)
  6. 201518 (5%)
  7. 2016111 (10%)
  8. 201744 (7%)
  9. 201829 (4%)
  10. 201934 (8%)
  11. 202018 (8%)
  12. 202118 (13%)
  13. 202222 (2%)
  14. 202314 (5%)
  15. 20247 (6%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 29 brake complaints for the 2018 Civic, which is about 4% of the 741 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Civic brakes?
No. There are no related recalls listed for this brake issue in the NHTSA data provided.
At what mileage do 2018 Civic brake problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2018 Civic is 11,550 miles.
Do 2018 Civic brake complaints involve crashes?
Yes. Of the 29 brake complaints, 6 involved a crash, and no fires or injuries were reported.
Is the 2018 Civic worse for brake complaints than other Civic years?
No. The 2018 Civic's brake complaint share is 4%, lower than years like 2010 (24%) and 2011 (20%), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.