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A federal class action lawsuit claims the front brake pads in 2008-2010 Honda Civics wear out prematurely, often in less than 15,000 miles, yet Honda won’t repair them under warranty.
According to the Honda Civic brake pad class action lawsuit, “The braking system installed in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Model Year Honda Civic Vehicles (‘Class Vehicles’) suffers from one or more design and/or manufacturing defects that causes the Class Vehicles’ front brake pads to wear out prematurely, and require replacement approximately every 7,500 to 15,000 miles, far more frequently than in a properly functioning braking system. Although defects in material, manufacturing and workmanship are covered by Honda’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Honda has failed to repair the Brake Defect under warranty.”
The Civic brake pad class action lawsuit goes on to say that Honda knows about the Brake Defect and knows that consumers do not anticipate having to inspect or replace their Civic’s front brake pads every 7,500 to 15,000 miles, yet Honda continues to not inform current owners and lessees about the Civic Brake Defect, and has not disclosed the Brake Defect to purchasers and lessors of 2008-2010 Civics.
This not only poses a safety hazard to consumers, but also forces them to pay hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to prematurely replace the brake pads, rotors, calipers and other brake related components as a result of the Civic Brake Defect, the Honda Civic class action lawsuit states.
“Honda knew and concealed the Brake Defect that is contained in every Class Vehicles, along with the attendant dangerous safety problems and associated repair costs, from Plaintiffs and Class Members both at the time of sale and repair and thereafter,” the class action lawsuit states. “Had Plaintiffs and Class Members known about these defects at the time of sale or lease, [they] would not have purchased the Class Vehicle or would have paid less for them.”
The Honda Civic class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all current and former owners or lessees of a 2008, 2009 or 2010 Model Year Honda Civic vehicle. It is seeking class certification, damages and restitution for Class Members for violations of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, violations of the Unfair Business Practices Act, and breach of warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
A copy of the Honda Civic Defective Brake Pad Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Stacie Zakskorn, et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., et al., Case No. 11-cv-02610-KJM-KJN, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California.
UPDATE: Claim filing instructions for the Honda Civic brake pad class action settlement are now available! Click here or visit http://settlement-claims.com/brakepad for details.
UPDATE 2: The Honda Civic brake pad class action settlement received final approval on June 8, 2015.
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58 thoughts onHonda Civic Defective Brake Pad Class Action Lawsuit
I have a 2009 Civic Sedan LX-S and today I took my Civic to the local dealer from which I purchased it due to brake noise. I was told I “Ride” my brakes too hard and that Honda considers this to be a maintenance issue. I say BULL, brakes should NOT wear out as prematurely as 27K miles!!! If anyone, can tell me how to be part of the Lawsuit, please reply with more information! Thanks! Good Luck to ALL with the same issue
I got online to research my 4th set of brake pads for my 2008 Civic 72000 miles. I thought I was crazy, but after stumbling upon this site my suspicions have been confirmed. The brake pads wear out extremely fast on these cars.
Have a 2008 civic, have replaced the brakes 3 times in 84K miles.
MINE ARE THE SAME & IT TOOK ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM – I AM SURE THEY KNOW BUT WON’T SAY. I WORK FOR A HONDA MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP & IT’S THE SAME WAY- THEY WILL NEVER ADMIT ANYTHING IS WRONG. TALKING TO HONDA’S TECH LINE IT IS LIKE TALKING TO A LAWYER. THEY SUCK.
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Same problem. Front brakes wear out prematurely. Brakes last between 27k and 35k miles. Had 2 brake jobs already. I have a 2009 Toyota Yaris with 82k miles and still have original brakes. That Toyota is a great commuter car. 45mpg and it is not a hybrid.
Same problem. Major brake work at about 10K miles; now at about 20500 I hear the same noise. Honda service said it was because i was hard on the brakes. I said that was crazy. Then they said the pads are a new, safer “organic” material. I laughed. I will see what they say when I take it back again. I’ve talked with a law firm that is handling a class action suit and was told to keep all records. It’s a matter of time before Honda owns up to the problem. Tragically, it will likely take a number of fatalities to get Honda to admit the problem.
Email CFS@Caddelchapman.com with your story.
I have a 2010 civic aswell, same problem. Only BOTH of my brakes wore out after 25,000 miles.
I also have a 2010 Honda Civic with brake pad issues.
13 Months and 12,250 miles after purchasing my Honda Civic, I had to replace my break pads.
Two days ago, I took my car in for service again and was told that my break pads needed to be replaced. It’s been less than 11,000 miles since I last replaced them!
I would also like to find out what to do to be a part of the lawsuit. Anyone know who can be contacted for additional information?
I have a 2010 civic what do I do?
I have a 2008 Honda Civic EX – how do I go about participating in this suit? Elaine Copeland