7.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$210.00
Average Mileage:
25,342 miles
Total Complaints:
709 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced brakes (392 reports)
- have 2008 Honda brake system recalled (213 reports)
- not sure (57 reports)
- replace brakes (15 reports)
- repaired under warranty - sort of.. (12 reports)
- fixed the brakes only to sell it! (8 reports)
brakes problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2009Dec 28
Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
After being a loyal GMC/Chevrolet owners for over 35 years we tried our first foreign car. A Dark Blue 2008 Honda Accord something safe to drive to work and take my 87 year old mother around etc. Our son even bought a silver 2008 Accord one month later.We were sure these cars will last us at least 200,000 miles like our GM cars,vans and trucks have lasted us.
BUT After only 20,000 miles the dealership tells us we have fix the rear brakes. Okay you guys (Honda) pay for it. No we can't do that. EXCUSE ME!? WE PAY FOR YOUR WIMPY REAR BRAKE PADS THAT MOSTLY HAPPEN IN MY Model year?!!!! Yeah Sorry, try the Honda America web site. HUH? YOU HONDA say this is going to happen every 20,000 miles? OH NO NO NO NO ! YOU guys HONDA ARE GOING TO PAY! And now with Toyota's problems you'd better pay up and recall fast! BUMMMMMSSSSS
2009Dec 28
Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
My first car not from GM in 35 years A dark blue Honda Accord to carry my 87 year old Mom around safely. . And the rear brakes needed replacing after only 20,000 miles! And they Honda tell us that it will happen again after another 20,000 miles. EXCUSE ME!? We have to pay for them not making the rear brakes strong enough on their 2008 models?!!! Let me see 1972 Nova 177,000 miles rear brakes replaced once?
1977 1/2 ton chevy pickup used in business hauling equipment everyday in trailer 178,000 miles rear brakes replaced 2 times? 1986 3/4 ton GMC 295,000 miles pulling trailer and equipment every day replaced once! 1994 3/4 ton GMC 298,000 pulling trailer and equipment everyday rear brakes replaced once! Still going strong! 1995 Chevy Astro van 245,000 brakes replaced 2 or 3 times...1979 Chevy Wagon 150,000 the only reason we bought the honda is they don't make Astro vans any more and GM decided they could care less offer us an incentive to stay loyal to them. Honda you really don't want to end up like Toyota do you? GEEEEZ! To say I'm disappointed is very understated. Next complaint my sons 2008 Honda Accord rear brakes. and it continues.....
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2009Nov 18
Accord 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
I have never had a car that the brakes have went out this soon. I bought this car brand new. I am not hard on the brakes. Hell, I have had several brand new cars before this one and the brakes never needed to be changed in the entire 6 years I had them. This really needs to be looked into to. I love the car, but this is ridiculous.
2009Sep 30
Accord LX-S 4-cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 23,495 miles
I had to get my rear brakes replace on my 13 month old Honda Accord Coupe. I am a 1st time Honda owner, and was, and actually still am, amped about my new car. I love my car! I was not aware of the many Honda owners that were having, or have had, the same issue I had. I thought it was odd that I had to get brakes replaced on a car that I had for a little over 1 year! Anyway, I just wanted to log my complaint. I have not had another issue w/ my brakes (front or rear) since, but based on some of the other logs.... we'll see.
2009Nov 16
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 18,641 miles
A1 service $50 CDN
B1 service $250 CDN
Brakes $700 [Honda estimate]
Total joy of Honda per year $1,000
at this rate should have bought and Audi!
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2009Mar 10
Accord LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
A brand new Honda with bad back brakes after 20K miles!!!! It seems I am not alone. After bitching at the dealer they finally replaced them at their cost.
2010Feb 03
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 25,800 miles
My 2008 Honda Accord needs rear brake pads for the second time in 2 years. Last year after 12,500 miles, they needed to be replaced. They told me that is unusual and should not have worn that quickly, so they replaced them at no charge. This year (2010) after putting on 12,300 miles, my rear brake pads need to be replaced again, but this time, they will not replace for free. Obviously there is some type of issue that needs to be addressed. There was a letter sent out to all Honda Accord 2008-2009 owners in Canada letting them know about the rear brake issue and that they are going to replace/repair at no charge. That letter is on the myhonda.ca website.
2010Jan 25
Accord LX-S 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
Annoyed that brakes went out after 23K miles. Ridiculous Honda isn't owning up and offering free replacements until the solve it. Obviously a design or quality issue otherwise they wouldn't have offered half-off brake replacements to appease us but they don't get the inconvience of taking the car to the dealership every year. And how long is their 'half-off' deal going to last? I bet after next year we will all be paying full price for brakes replacements and every year after that for the life of the car...
2009Dec 01
Accord LX-P V4
- Automatic transmission
- 42,293 miles
Have to replace pads and rotors for rear brake. This is a premature wear-out. I think some thing: And/OR VSA(new feature), anti-block brake, Track-Control cause(s) this problem. Honda should pay for this problem.
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2010Jan 15
Accord LX-P
- Automatic transmission
- 23,623 miles
Took the car in for routine maintenance at the dealer. The service manager called me an hour later and left a message saying the rear brakes were "completely gone" and needed to be replaced and they could do it right now for $375. I saw complaints online and told him not to touch them. I asked if this was a recurring problem with 2008 Accords and he said, "How long do you expect them to last?" I have owned two Accords prior to this one and never replaced the brakes before selling them at 75,000 and 85,000 miles each. He scoffed and said all cars have their brakes replaced every 20,000 miles. I took the car to a trusted repair shop who said he's never seen brakes look like this below 90,000 miles. Replaced by the second shop for $265. Honda has not responded to my complaint.
2010Feb 01
Accord EXL 4 cyl V Tec
- Automatic transmission
- 36,000 miles
I have already replaced the rear brakes of my 2008 Honda Accord and was just told again that my brakes need to be replaced. This will be the third set of brakes on this car that is less than three years old. What the best part is the dealer acts like nothing is wrong and this is all normal. Its an obvious collusion going on with Honda and their dealerships. Keep pressing the issue and keep filing complaints and calling Honda. I've filed complaints the the Attorney General of the State of Missouri and the Highway Transportation Department.
2010Jan 16
Accord EXL 3.5L V6
- CVT transmission
- 24,000 miles
24,000 miles and the brakes wore down to the sensor...What is that.? What happened to that great Honda quality? The repair manager at the dealership just shrugged his shoulders and said that was about the average amount of rear brake life for this car. My previous car was a Honda Civic and I never had an issue with the brakes even after 60,000 miles which is when I traded it in for the Accord. Unless Honda acknowledges and addresses this problem, my next car will be a Toyota.
2009Nov 10
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
These brakes as all of the other complaints are really telling the same story, with the HONDA that I have the calipers were also stuck and i had to replace the them as well as the brakes. I had gotten ired of the noise it was making and i called the dealership and was told that BRAKES are not a covered item under my warranty but i explained to them of the mileage on the car and all but the service spokesperson didn't want to hear anything. I even call corporate for some relief and was told the same so i had no chose but to go and handle the repairs myself at a brake service area and it costed me alot for something i thought HONDA would at least offer to pay half of the cost but as we know these manufacturers don't want to spend a penny r dime extra, but they want us to purchase their faulty products. I'm just glad nothing fatal happened to me r my family while driving on those raggedy faulty brakes. I still have my receipt from my repairs if they have a recall on them so that i can recoup some of my cost. I also have the original brakes that was replaced, so if they want to see the evidence i still have them for them. BOOOOOOO for HONDA service ethics on customer satisfaction. And they talk bout AMERICAN built cars, they're no better if you ask me.
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2010Jan 30
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 13,366 miles
i bought my 2008 Honda accord brand new and now my brakes are acting funny. i put fluid in today and the man at the auto parts told me to get my brakes checked soon. now it looks like i will have to battle the dealer now to get new rear brake pads on my car at no cost to me. this is my last Honda i will buy and i will tell everyone about the brakes on these Hondas. I am very mad , this was first ever brand new car and to buy this brake problem. verry sad
2010Jan 01
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
I am appalled to find out that I am apparently only one of many victims of the Honda Accord scam. Having driven many models of cars over the past 35 years, I've never, EVER experienced such a betrayal from a supposedly reputable auto-maker. this. My back brakes have worn out prematurely at 25,000 miles in an 18 month old car and the dealer won't cover it under any type of warranty or just as good faith customer service. The service manager just shrugged when I told him I had never heard of a car's brakes wearing out so quickly. From what I've read on this website so far, it appears that I can expect to replace my brakes every 18 months for the life of the car. I regret not choosing a Toyota instead. I've had Toyotas in the past & they've been remarkably reliable cars; I chose a Honda because of their great reputation and because I wanted something a change, but I sincerely wish I'd stayed with Toyota. I doubt that I can sell this Accord;anyone who researches it (as I clearly should have!) won't want to buy it. ARRGH!
2010Jan 20
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
Purchased my 3rd Honda Accord February 29, 2008 with 13 miles. I heard noise in the brakes occasionally and had the brakes inspected at the dealership (Proctor's Honda of Tallahassee) and was told the brakes were fine. On January 20th the brakes were making an annoying scraping sound and I called the service center and was told to bring the car in. The front brakes were worn and the back brakes had 20% left. Beacuse of the premature wearing the dealership replaced all 4 brakes at no cost. I did not purchase the extended warranty. I LOVE MY HONDA! and Proctor's Honda of Tallahassee.
2010Jan 21
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
I'm so glad to have found this problem....well I'm actually livid with the rear brake problem I faced, but am glad am not the only one, and my experience is EXACTLY the same like many of you.
I'm a great driver and was surprised my rear brakes needed replacement after just 19k. I told the dealer the same thing and just didn't believe him!
Now I see everyone is facing the same problem! This is my first Honda and the reason I bought it was the so-called zero maintenance. But this is just bizzare!
I had a Mercury Cougar..a sports car which you drive rough, and from Mercury, and even there the brakes lasted much longer!
2009Dec 26
Accord EXL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 30,569 miles
I paid too much money for this vehicle to be dealing with a defect! That's exactly why I did not buy a GM product! If it is not recalled, this will be my last Honda. I used to refer to my car as "My trusty Honda". That nickname has changed to something I shouldn't publicize!
2009Oct 15
Accord EXL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
I have a 2008 HOnda Accord EXL and the rear brakes also went at <30,000 miles. Apparently now HOnda will pay for 50% the bill (I'm having mine done today), but it should be paid for 100%. Who ever heard of such crap going on... a known issue that they will not fix!
This was my first Honda and probably my last.
2009Jan 01
Accord EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
Six months after purchasing the car my front brakes went out at 24,000 miles. I took it to the dealership and they claimed it was due to my driving. I previously drove a '98 Accord for 10 years and never had this problem. They better fix this problem or I will never buy a Honda every again, nor will I recommend them to anyone.
2009Dec 01
Accord LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
I wasn't aware of this problem until it actually happened to me. my car was at 24000 miles and my dealership doesn't repair for free over 20000. I sent a message to Good Morning America telling them about the problem and to do a story on it so Honda would get off their ass to fix the problem. It will cost me $600 a year if they don't, they can have the car back if that's the case. EVERYONE WRITE IN TO GMA TO DO A STORY ON THIS!!
2010Jan 25
Accord 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
Everyone has the same rant on here as me. My 2008 Honda accord has had two sets of brakes now. opne at 16k and one at 25k. Here is the phone number to Honda to complain. 800-999-1009. option 7. Give them the complaint and keep your receipts. If a recall is issued they will refund the money you have spent on brakes.
2010Jan 24
Accord EX-L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 19,900 miles
I, like the others were surprised with the problem with Hondas 2008 Accord. I had a 1996 Accord and never had any issues with. I had service completed and my mechanic said I need to take it back to the dealer because my rear brakes are just about worn out and I only have around 20,000 miles on the car. Called the dealer and took to my salesman and he said he was not aware of the problem but would check on it for me. I mentioned there are about 700 complaints on the problem on the net!
Waiting to here back for him and starting to look for another vehicle.
2009Oct 13
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
I had brought my 2008 Accord to the dealership where I bought the car and they wanted approximately $320 to fix the brakes. Cut rotors and put new pads on. I felt this was ridiculous due to the fact that rear brakes usually last at minimum 50,000 miles. They said that on the 2008 Accords that this was completely normal wear and tear. I have an extended warranty 7 years up to 100,000 miles which obviously wouldn't cover it and the factory warranty was no good, because it is normal wear and tear. I ended up buying the pads at a local auto store and replaced them myself saving $270. But the whole reason I bought a Honda was to save myself from the constant issues. This is an issue and needs to be resolved. They need to come up with a replacement of the calipers in order to handle bigger pads. Not going to happen since they used the same setup on the 2009 models.
2010Jan 25
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 21,000 miles
1/25/2010 - Just took my 2008 Accord with 21000 miles in for an oil change and tire rotation. The mechanic calls to tell me that the rear brakes are gone. He starts off by saying, "You're not going to believe this..." Because it seems only Honda doesn't know that rear brakes last longer than 20,000 miles. The service manager at Crown Honda in Charlotte is trying to convince me it's no big deal and rear brakes only last to 30k miles! Another load of BS. I had the car into the dealer around 2000 and 6000 miles with squeaky rear brake issues. They blew me off. Also ticks me off that I have to wait until the brakes are nearly metal on metal and having routine maintenance to find this out. It's obvious from the web that this affects pretty much every Accord. A full-service dealer or Honda themselves should have warned their customers out of concern for personal safety. If the mechanic had not warned me, my wife would be running our two children up and down the road in a car with no rear brakes.
Crown Honda here says they have a new bulletin as of 1/21/2009 that Honda will cover $150 to replace pads. Dealer wants $225 to replace pads and resurface rotors (just in case). That leaves me paying $75. Called Honda corporate - we'll see. I did see there are a couple of class action lawsuits.
2010Jan 01
Accord LX-P
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
This is my first, and last, Honda! Like everyone else here, I took my car to the shop after hearing a slight rattling and a high pitched squeaking coming from my rear tire area when reversing. I was told I need my rear brake pads replaced at a cost of $250, I only have 23,000 miles on my car! That is insane! I did some research and found this site and immediately called the shop (a Honda dealership in Barrington, IL) to see if they could offer me any sort of discount, since this is a huge problem with this model. All that did was piss of my service rep. He gave me the number to Honda Consumer Complaints: 800-999-1009. They did nothing. It appears that some people on here were able to get Honda to pay for half of their fees - I'd really like to know who they talked to and what they said, because all I got was a canned response about how "Honda never covers brake pads under warranty, no matter what". I know Honda isn't going to do anything for me about this and that I'll be paying $250 ever year or so for the life of my car to get this problem fixed.
I am pissed. Up until now I've been an advocate of Honda - but not anymore. I got better service when I had a Ford. And if anyone from Honda is reading this, I am very active in lots of social media sites and have a very large audience and I will be very vocal about this issue (and the other issues I'm currently having with my model that I will post under another topic).
2009Nov 30
Accord EX-L 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
Brake pads wore out way too early !
I have heard stories about Honda's and Toyota's not needing brake pads replacement up to 50,000 miles !
This seems to be a fairly well known problem and I am convinced Honda needs to issue a recall or compensate owners who have got the pads replaced. I did not expect this kind of quality control standards from Honda.
2010Jan 18
Accord EX 4c
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
I just had to replace the rear brakes on my Accord. i only have 23000 miles on the care and did not expect the problem to be so serious. Both dealership and Goodyear were not surprised at the premature wear on the brakes.. This seems to be very commen with the Accord. This does not say much for their product. Obviously, I did not get this fixed at the dealership. After I gave them an earfull of what I think of Honda, I went to my local Goodyear and got it fixed for about $40 less. Sorry Honda, I think I will have to find a new car.
2010Jan 09
Accord LXP 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 22,099 miles
I dad to have the rear brakes replaced after only 22,000 miles, while is was city driving it was a combination of city streets and highway. Dealer told me that the problem is not uncommon. I was also told that the front brakes were like new. Dealer told me that the Accord begins breaking with the back brakes and then engages the front brakes. Definitely a problem if you breaks are gone at 22,000 miles. If I have to replace again at 44,000 I won't look to purchase a another Honda. Thought these cars were well engineered.
2010Jan 16
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
Like many others, I'm reporting that my rear brakes wore out very early. The guys told me the front brakes looked perfect but were really surprised that the rear brakes went out. I bought my old 95 accord at 47k miles and rode it to 120k+ miles without the brakes going out. I've been wanting to trade it in anyway, so maybe this will finally make it happen. I'll think twice about buying another Honda. They really need to recall this with so many complaints.
2010Jan 15
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 33,000 miles
Premature break wear in the rear brakes. Front breaks were fine. Honda has a serious issue here. Looks like class action coming.
2009Feb 10
Accord EX-L 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 29,000 miles
Mostly highway miles, so a big surprise. Have owned cars since 1950s and never had this problem. Honda should provide a permanent fix or should replace free 2 out of every 3 times that replacement is necessary.
2010Jan 13
Accord EX
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
I had read about this problem and i did have squeaky brakes, but was waiting till the next oil change to see what they would say. Then the other day it started to sound like I was dragging metal on metal under my car, regardless of whether or not I was braking. Seemed worse around 30-40mph, but I wasn't on a highway with it that day so I don't know about faster speeds.
Took it in last night, of course not squeaking or grinding at all, but they tell me rear brake pads are worn and will need to be replaced. The cost is nearly $300, seems my dealer is more expensive than everyone else's. The girl was very nice and is discounting us a bit on the labor. So I think she is saving us $15 or so. Wow, thanks.
Anyway, so annoying. I've had so many makes of car and this is my first and will be my last Honda. If a car has the #1 volume in complaints and Honda can't step up and pacify its customers, then I don't think they deserve those customers! Mine is leased - so this hassle may not be mine for long. Thankfully.
Update from Jan 28, 2010: Update a few weeks later: after a telephone survey, I received a call from the dealer. After reviewing the issue again, they are going to refund me 1/2 the cost. This brings the cost of my repair from close to $300 to just around $150. I'm not crazy about having to spend anything on a two year old car but since I have not put anything into it other than lease payments, I am fairly satisfied with the solution. Let's see how long the pads last this time!
2010Jan 09
Accord EXL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 18,732 miles
Recently, I presented my 2008 Accord for tire rotation and I was told that at my next oil change, I would need new rear brakes! I called Honda Corporate and was told that they would assume half the cost of the repair. I stated that replacing brakes on a car with such low mileage was ludicrous! Barry at corporate refused to budge even after I stated that Honda's parts were inferior. He asked if I would accept having to pay for new brakes at 30,000 miles and I said I would if I was the type of driver who rode the brakes constantly. His logic was obviously, "half the brake life; half the cost!"
I told him that I had leased GM cars every 3-years over the past 30-years and never once replaced brakes even after reaching 36,000 miles. I further stated that I loved my Honda and the dealership, but if Honda doesn't stand behind it's components, I will go elsewhere!
2010Jan 01
Accord LX 4 cylindar
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
2008 Accord. The rear brakes are worn out. The dealer "Kunie Honda" in Centennial wanted $225 to replace the rear only. I took it to Just Brakes and they did front and rear for $209. I have done some investigating about this problem and found cases even worse than mine. Some Hondas are worn out at 12,000 miles. I'm waiting to hear from Mr. Herm Brocksmith "General Manager" about compensation. I understand there is a class action suit about this situation. The fronts were fine. For $14 I had them do the the other set as well. I kept the parts just in case. I needed the proof.
2008Dec 23
Accord LX-P 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
Brakes started lightly squealing about 6 months after purchase and got progressively worse. I took it for brake service 8 months after first signs and the dealer, after prodding, changed out the brake pads. Not even four months later, same problem!!
I had a Civic and a Pilot before this and both NEVER had brake problems. Unfortunately, I'm not alone, I see!!
2009Dec 16
Accord EXL 2.2L 4
- Automatic transmission
- 25,837 miles
Brought in my vehicle to have the tires rotated and was informed that my front brakes were fine or about 9 out of 10 as far as wear was considered. My rear brakes needed replacement at $281.00. They were at 1 of 10 in wear. I asked if something was wrond with the car mechanically to make the rear brakes wear unbelievably fast. I drive about 90 percent highway miles. I declined the repair until I could get more information on them.
Went home and did a quick Google search and found this forum as well as many others all pointing to the very same complaint on all versions of the 2008 and 2009 Accords. This has been a great car otherwise but this was clearly a design flaw and a potential safety hazard. I contacted American Honda customer service after searching their site to complain at 800 999 1009 and spoke with Chris who asked what I was experiencing. I told him that literally every owner of this car is replacing rear brakes on an average of every 15,000 miles. Some were getting the repair for free, some at half and some were getting nothing. I asked how I was going to be treated. He carefully would not admit that there was an issue but the service manager at my dealership would contact me.
The service manager called the next day and told me that he would have to talk with the District parts manager and that there was a service bulletin on this subject due on January 10, 2010 that would indicate what they would do for me.
Chris called back the next day to affirm that I was contacted which I confirmed. I asked about the service bulletin and he confirmed that January 10 was the due date. I asked him what the bulletin was going to say given that there was a due date, surely they had some indication on what it contained. He told me that they were not informed on the details and I would have to wait about two weeks for the bulletin.
On January 11, I called the dealer and asked for the service manager who was not available but in the building and left a message. No response. Went to the dealership in person and waited a half hour to find that he was not available and was talking with the district manager. Left a message with the shop tech who told me that the service manager would be contacting me. I expressed extreme displeasure with Honda not stepping up. I can accept a problem with the car if they stand behind it but it appears that it is a wear item in their view and that is only covered for a year or 12,000 miles. He said that there is wide variation on what has been covered and this is common. I told him that I would contact the Attorney General soon if this was not handled soon.
Two days pass and a message is on my machine from the service manager telling me to call back but there is no decision made nor did the service bulletin get released on the 10th as promised. I should not wait to get it repaired if it needs it but he couldn't tell me if I would get recovery. I've held off because $281 every other oil change is completely insane.
Called Chris back who had nothing to say except that the bulletin had not been released. I should go to the dealer and have the service manager contact him when I am there.
Honda is known for building reliable cars but the customer experience has been more than dreadful. The dealer appears to be doing his best and they have provided a good experience up to this point. American Honda customer service has failed completely. Compare this to other places like the Apple Store who bend over backwards to make their customers happy even when the warranty has expired in some cases. Their stores are always full when the others around them are empty even in this economy.
Honda take note. Forums like this fill your silence on this matter. This is an opportunity to step up and make customers satisfied. They can act as your evangelists or the voice of dissatisfaction. Google assures that it is easy to find and forever. Your choice.
2010Jan 07
Accord LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
After taking my car in to the local Honda dealer for routine maintenance, I was told that my rear brakes were worn out. Asked about the fronts, they were fine. When I questioned why rear would wear out first and after only 24K miles, the service manager gave me no explanation. Called the dealer the next day, and they were very careful in their answers, but finally admitted there was a problem. With a little Internet research, I realize that thousands of owners are having the same problem. I called national honda customer service, and they agree to "offset" my repair cost, but how much they couldn't, or wouldn't tell me. Said they (Honda) were investigating the problem, and admtted that they had many complaints. I am angry with Honda for not being forthright with me about the problem from the beginning. Not impressed!!
2010Jan 09
Accord LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 14,530 miles
Design flaw - poor engineering or rear braking system!
Honda should cover the entire price or rear brake replacement and not half of the cost.
2010Jan 09
Accord LX 2,7L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 15,793 miles
Heard about this problem on another site and now the rear brakes starting to squeal ever so slightly. Checked out and will replace asap. This is a recall item on a great car. I hope Honda remains "great".
2009Dec 09
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 32,500 miles
Again, had to replace back brakes this year. Only 16000 mile from last replacement.
2009Dec 01
Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 24,956 miles
Just like all the others. Heard a squealing noise coming from the back left tire. Took it into the Honda Dealership to have it looked at and was surprised to find out my rear brakes needed to be replaced. I bought this car new a year and a half ago so I was shocked to hear that my rear brakes needed to be replaced so soon (especially since it's front wheel drive!). Had to have them fixed and the dealer honored a 10% coupon I had gotten from another Honda Dealer. Paid $204 including tax for the job.
Also my right front passenger carpet kept coming out. They properly re-installed this under warranty.
Does anyone else have cold-start issues? Sometimes the car makes a crazy noise in the morning when I start the engine. It's in the garage too!
2010Jan 11
Accord EX-L 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
I am the very proud owner of a top of the line 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 3.5L with Navigation, automatic transmission. I have owned Hondas in the past and I have never had any problems with them so I thought what the I'll spend TONS of money on this car because I bet it will last forever.
BOY WAS I WRONG!!Don't get me wrong I mean I love everything about the car EXCEPT ONE THING!
The brakes have been squeaking since I purchased the car two years ago with only 72 miles on it. Whatever I can live with that even though a brand new car should never making that noise. Then at about 12,000 miles the whole front of the car began to vibrate when applying the brakes, the last straw was when at 22,000 miles the squealing became so loud and embarrassing I took it into the dealership to have it looked at.
The verdict: I need to have my rear brake pads replaced at a whopping $200.00.
Here's my argument: rear brake pads should NEVER go before front brakes, at only 22K, NO BRAKE PADS SHOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED!!, and for $200.00???!!? I mean come on I may be a female and young but if I put my mind to it I'm sure I can figure out how to change brake pads on my own. The ONLY reason I'm paying them to do this service is in hopes that eventually the people at Honda finally fix this problem before someone dies and I can get my money back.
I am very shocked and surprised at Honda for this, I had maximum amount of respect for them until now .
So now what? in 20K more miles I'm going to have to drop another $200 to get this same problem fixed and for every 20K after that??? And it's not covered under warranty might I add.
Shocked and appalled at Honda for doing this to such a loyal customer, hopefully they fix this problem and recall soon or this will be my LAST Honda.
2009Dec 26
Accord EX 2.4L
- Manual transmission
- 24,600 miles
I was aware of premature rear brake wear from this forum, so when I took my car in to have the tires rotated, I had the dealer check the brakes. Both front brakes were at 9mm and the rear were both at 4mm. They told me I'd probably make it to 30K before needing them replaced, which was supposed to make me feel better, I guess. They also made me aware of an engine oil leak at the chain case cover. That will be covered under warranty, and there was an article they'd printed out to show me that many of the 08'-09' Accords as well as as a few other Hondas required this repair-which was a factory problem. Having mentioned these things, I still love my Accord. It is a joy to drive, and hopefully will be a reliable vehicle and live up to the reputation of past Hondas, except of course for the rear brakes...which I guess will have to be replaced every 25-30,000 miles. Sigh.
2009Oct 22
Accord Coupe V6
- Automatic transmission
- 28,000 miles
I purchased a Honda based on their record for reliability. Immediately I mentioned to the dealer that the brakes were making a squealing noise. I was told that the mechanics could not reproduce the noise. After bringing the car in a again for routine oil changes I continued to mention the issue with the brake noise. After approx 25 - 26,000 miles the brakes starting making a much louder squealing noise. Again brought it into the dealer to find out that my rear brakes needed to be replaced. I mentioned to the dealer and said I don't understand why my rear brakes needed replacement before my front brakes did and also why they needed replacement after only 28000 highway miles. I mentioned that the rear brakes on my 1999 Pontiac lasted almost 100,000 miles before they had to be replaced. I am totally unhappy with the dealer response and am going to write to Honda directly.
2010Jan 08
Accord DX
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
We have owned Honda cars for twenty years. Never had a problem this expensive crop up so soon and it looks like the problem will continue through the life of the vehicle. I brake lightly and usually get three times more distance on my brake pads. What a surprise to find that the brake pads were gone under 25,000 miiles. Reading the other problems online, I feel lucky that I did not experience complete brake failure. It may be time for a trade.
2009Nov 01
Accord LX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
Car has worn rear brakes at 40K miles. Typically I get 150K out of a set of rear brakes. I'll change them myself. What a pain. Car also developed a high speed shimmy under braking at 26K.
Looks like the brake system has a little to much residual brake pressure for the rear brakes. Probably a miscalculation in the ratio between brake system pressure and surface area of the brake puck. The inner pad takes the least amount of force to move, that is why it would wear faster than the outer pad
2009Nov 11
Accord EXL 2.4L
- Manual transmission
- 20,000 miles
At 20,000 miles my 2008 Honda Accord ExL needed new rear brakes, they were squealing like crazy. I called honda and they said bring it right in to the tune of $300.00, I said what the f*ck, are you smoking crack? this is a brand new car, the dealer says, yes thats normal for a 2008-2009 accord. I had another shop replace the brakes for $140.00, but the rotors are warped and it vibrates like hell when the brakes are applied and I almost cannot stop at stop signs, its scary! I think Honda should buy back all of these death trap accords before some gets seriously injured in an accident or worse. I would also like to add that the paint is really sh*tty too, it will chip right off in your hand if you wash it to much... Sad, Honda you should be ashamed of yourselves.
2009Dec 28
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
I think that having to pay over $200 to repair something that is so obviously a widespread Honda problem is a real pain in the butt and so not fair. I warned the Honda service department that I would go way out of my way to ensure that I spread the word out. Hopefully, Honda will be inundated with complaints that they will need to do the recall. I say write letters. Add the complaints to your Facebook pages. Let's get the word out the -- as the term goes -- LET'S GO VIRAL!!!!
I've had many many cars in my lifetime and I've NEVER EVER NEVER had to replace brakes at 20,000 miles. WTF is that?
Check out this site:
http://www.girardgibbs.com/hondabrakes.asp?_kk=honda%20accord%20brake%20problems&_kt=72b8cce1-0fe8-4f4f-88b8-55662de96fbb&gclid=CPiPpoG2ip0CFUdM5QodLVRm2Q
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2008Dec 12
Accord EX V6
I've had my brakes replace twice in less than two years. 1st time @19942 miles & just recently @38959 miles. The guy said they put a spring something or other & it should help. He tried to blame it on two different drivers of the car. He was an honest guy, at least as much as he could be. Really, really disappointed. Had previously had Chevrolets and bought the Honda because I thought it was a dependable car.
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Houston, TX, USA
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