Brake Light Switch Problems of Honda Civic

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While attempting to shift gears, the shift lever would not shift out of the park position due to a faulty brake light switch. In addition, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v402000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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My brake lights failed except for the middle brake light above the trunk. Both bulbs have been replaced as well as the fuse. All other lights including hazard, backup, and blinkers work. An independent mechanic has examined the vehicle and confirmed the problem lies with the brake position switch and is related Honda defect code 5ey00 related to vins that begin jhmfa1 and supplied with me with a Honda service bulletins referring to this. 2 Honda service associates have insisted this is not under a recall. This is dangerous, please help.

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The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the brake light switch burned out and the silicone lubrication leaked onto the brake switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer because he was a certified mechanic and was able to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Honda Civic 2006 sedan 4 door. Approx. 40,000 miles on the car (failure occurred as soon as odometer went pass 40,000 miles). Can't shift out of park without pressing the shift lock release button. Brake lights do not work. Contacted Honda and rep there said the issue could be with the brake light switch. Rep said Honda has issued a safety recall of 07v402000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) so take car to dealer for inspection. Took car to dealer for servicing. Mechanic rep says the vehicle is not included in the safety recall, but in the 07v402000 specifically includes 2006 Civic sedans. Main issue I have is that Honda failed to notify me about this safety recall. I am the original owner and my car is registered with Honda. Last time Honda sent me a postcard about the safety recall 07v399000 so I got it fixed immediately, which probably saved my life since my wheel was on the verge of falling off!.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park unless the unlock button was depressed on the shift lever. Also, the brake lights did not function. A local mechanic stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 07v402000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The contact planned to have the vehicle repair. The failure mileage was approximately 26,500. The current mileage was approximately 27,000.

I had to replace the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch which was not allowing me to shift into drive and the brakes lights were failing. 07v402000.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact received a recall notice from Honda regarding the brake light switch on April 5, 2008. The dealer advised her to bring in the vehicle for inspection. Once inspected, the dealer stated that they had to order the repair part and would call her to schedule an appointment. The contact stated that the recall has been ongoing since the end of 2007 and the parts should be available by now. She is afraid to drive the vehicle because the brake lights may not illuminate. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 14,500. Updated 4/29/08.

The "brake system" indicator light came on, and the brake lights on the back of the car did not illuminate when the brake pedal was pushed. The car was also difficult to shift out of park. The repair was the replacement of the brake pedal switch, a known recall on Honda Civics from the previous model year.

2006 Honda Civic. Consumer states problems with brakes the consumer stated she became aware of a problem when she was unable to shift out of park. The consumer stated a recall had been issued, but her vehicle identification number was not included.