# 2006 HONDA CIVIC — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `679418` · 2008-07-22 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 2,500
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH.  THE TIRES WERE SMOKING, AND AS A RESULT, WERE GRINDED DOWN TO THE METAL BELTS.  THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS NEVER ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
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