7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
3,144 miles
Total Complaints:
76 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (46 reports)
- Honda should issue a recall and make a design change (27 reports)
- new pads and machine turned rotors (2 reports)
- let's all complaint to the top! (1 reports)
brakes problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
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2009Oct 07
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
4th time to dealership! This time they replaced the back brake pads. Said this should correct the problem. Tired of giving up my car and going to the dealership. Wished I'd never traded off my old 2004 Accord. Thought buying the top of the line Accord with all the bells and whistles with the Navigation and XM, and all would be great......should have kept my old car!
Next day the brakes squealed again, and now seems to be getting worse than before.
Something must be done, Lemon Law or something! Wishing you'd never bought the car and knowing you paid money for all this frustration! Seems someone should come up with a Civil suite agains HONDA
2009Jan 05
Accord EX 2.4L 4
- Automatic transmission
- 20 miles
I began my lease 12/20/09. Brakes squeaked from beginning. The first two times, the dealership made me think I was crazy. Third time, they called TechLine and admitted there was a problem with the brake composite. Have contacted American Honda and sent Lemon Law letter and don't really care. The dealership is meeting with me to try and make it right but we'll see what happens. They feel that it is perfectly acceptable to have loud, squeaking, squealing brakes because they have deemed them to be safe. Such utter ridiculous unprofessional behavior. I feel deceived. I told them that my payment is based on a brand new vehicle, paying for a car at 100%. Yet, the car delivered has not performed at 100%, therefore they should pro-rate my payment. They said they would not do that and I told them I will no accept less than 100%. They told me to get an attorney. Nice..........
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2009Sep 23
Accord LX 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
I had brake squaeking for about a month before I took it to Honda, a week before I went to take it in it was obnoxious and had a grinding noise. I took it in to have them look at it at a Honda Dealership. They replaced my brake pads and rotors..... the service tech then called me to tell me my car was done. I proceeded to ask what was wrong with the car and how much it was for my car (since I also got my car inspected and got an oil change). They told me my bill was over $300 bucks... a oil change and inspection should not add up to this... esp. since I had a coupon for a free oil change. The service rep then told me that it cost over $200 bucks for my brakes to be repaired because they were worn down to the rotors and needed to be completely replaced because it was NOT SAFE. I yelled at the guy because I did not authorize this to be done to my car and I sure was not going to pay for it. After talking to 2 different managers and threatening to sue for lost damages and taking it to small claims court, or I told them I was just going to leave it there and I would my car sit there until the issue got recalled (I of course knew of this issue beforehand from this website so I was not backing down) they wound up paying for the entire repair.
I got my car home and it braked like back to normal and didn't make any noises. A month went by and the squeaking started again. This went on for about a month. I noticed that it was taking me a little longer to brake but didn't think anything of it till the other day.... I was driving home and cars in front of me slammed on their brakes and i proceeded to slam on my brakes to stop (which I def. had enough room to stop).... my car did not brake in time and i slammed into the car in front of me (luckily only going in the 20s). I tried twice to slam on my brakes and it barely slowed down. I 100% blame Honda and their brakes for my accident. If they would have made a recall or fixed them right to begin with I would not have a damaged car. Luckily I walked away fine and my car walked away with a few scratches and a little dent on the bumper... no one was hurt and the damage was minimal... I however do not feel safe driving the car and will not drive the car until I have it inspected by a Honda rep, and a regular mechanic and collision specialist.
Honda if you are reading this... you need to recall your brakes on your 2009 Accords.... they are garbage.... you are lucky I was going slow!!!
Anyone in the market to buy a new car... DO NOT BUY A ACCORD... it will only be problems!!!
Update from Nov 12, 2009: Going back AGAIN to Honda tomorrow to have my brakes looked at AGAIN......Did I mention I hate HONDA right now?
2009Aug 01
Accord EX-L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 1,000 miles
Honda needs to fix this issue (PERIOD) It will be cheaper for them to fix this Brake issue, and maintain there reputation, than it will be for them to lose all of us as customers !! At this point, I am kicking myself for not leasing ! And I will NOT by another Honda !!
2009Aug 03
Accord EXL 2.4L 190 Hp
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
Just like all the other complaints, the dealership indicated that this is "normal". I have owned several cars and not one of them ever had squeaky brakes. I would estimate 95% or more of the cars I see every day do not have squeaky brakes (new and old cars). I cannot believe that Honda thinks this is acceptable and normal. There is nothing cooler than rolling into a stop light and getting everyone's attention on your sweet car that squeaks....what a joke!
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Aug 11
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 6,000 miles
Took my Accord back a second time for my brakes squealing since they said they couldn't hear it the first time. The brakes had gotten very loud and was embarrasing driving as people you stopped next too could hear your brakes. Would never think a NEW car would have this problem. Had many Hondas prior and loved each one. I loved this one when I bought it but now I'm not happy at all with the car. Honda needs to step up and correc the problem.
This second time to the dealership, I was told again there was no problem and they couldn't hear the problem. I was also told to refer to my manual about the fact brakes do at times squeal. This ticked me off totally as I'm not an idiot, and I knew no one had driven or checked out the car, so I called the owner of dealership, and he said he'd drive it. Again after leaving my car for a day, they said they didn't hear it.
If it happens again bring it back out
2009Sep 10
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 8,500 miles
3rd time to dealership with brakes that squeal. It was also first time for oil change so I took the car in, and made a repair person go for a ride with me. Didn't even make it 1/10th of a mile from dealership and he heard the problem. Told dealership I'd had this car in twice prior and they couldn't hear it, and I'm now sure they never looked at it, and then they also had the neve to tell me to read my manual. Thinking seriously of changing dealerships, after 6 cars guess I'm not too important to them.
The brake problem still the issue, and was told Honda has a problem and is trying to come up with some new type of pads, but they would look at the problem and try adding some sort of grease but if it still happened they would replace the pads! Left car a 3rd time, came back and drove it and didn't hear anything for ONE DAY!!!!
2009Jul 02
Accord EX-L V6 Coupe V6
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
Had previous 96" Accord with few complaints....Its brakes are still quit compared to
the 09" which cost 29 grand compared to the 16k for the old accord. Hope for
a new disk/pad reformulation recall soon before the rotors warp !
2009Oct 16
Accord EXLV6 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
We should all write to:
Mr Takanobo Ito
President & CEO
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
1-1 Minami-Aoyama
2-Chome Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan 107-8556
Directly to the top, after all this should be embarrassing to them. Poor engineering is never an excuse, poor management is even worse. I bought Honda because I trusted them, now they must repair their tarnished immage, I say we all write a request for this repair, and for a solution to this giant problem they have caused.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Apr 20
Accord EX 4
- Automatic transmission
- 3,657 miles
I have read most of the complaints my story is no different. I contacted Honda 10/14 to open a case. Honda's case worker contacted me today to inform me it's not a know problem after reading all of the complaints, that's simply ridiculous. I directed her to anyone of a number of websites, she stated it's not their policy to review these. The second time I took the car back in September the Dealership said Honda is working on a fix but it seems their taking their time. The Case worker informed me that I should read the owners manual and understand that cars make noises and the noise is not affecting the drive or safety concerns of the vehicle. This is an unacceptable answer and the noise is distracting. How do we discern this acceptable noise from a real safety concern with the brakes? Honda as with any reputable company, should step up and take ownership here and do the right thing and recall as everyone agrees. As to the comments regarding the noise and that we should all suck it up and get over it. Wonder which Dealership he/she works for? Probably not any of the ones we bailed out, yah think?
2009Jun 10
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
Brakes started squealing when I applied them, not just going slow, but on the highway. Took to the dealership where I have purchased 6 hondas, and they stated there was no problem with it, and they couldn't hear the brakes squeal. Figured they never even looked at the car since it was brand new.
2009Aug 21
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 13,000 miles
what to hell is going on? this is the second time that i have had this problem. this sucks... new cars with problems. not cool at all.
2009Apr 01
Accord EX-L 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
THIS REALLY SUCKS... I SHOULD NOT HAVE DO DEAL WITH THIS KIND OF STUFF,THATS WHY I BUY NEW CARS . IF I WANTED PROBLEMS I'D BUY A USED CAR. FIRST TIMES THEY JUST CLEAN AND ADJUSTED THE BRAKES FRONT AND REAR.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009May 01
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
My 2009 Accord have brakes that squeak like crazy. I had to have all new pads put on both the front and back and the rotors had to be machine turned. this is the second time in for brakes. really sucks again.!!!!
2009Aug 20
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
I bought a brand new 2009 Honda Accord Sedan V6 EX-L from Balise Honda in West Springfield, Massachusetts. After 3 months of owning the car, I started to notice a problem with the brakes. There's a very loud squeaky noise every times I step on the brake. The noise is so loud, it sounds like a bus coming to a stop. The brakes noise is so annoying I'm already starting to feel very disappointed with the car. I don't expect this to happen with a brand new Accord. I had a 2002 Accord before and I love the car I never had any issue with it, this is the reason I went on and bought another Accord. At first I thought it was just my bad luck for picking the new Accord with brake problem, but after doing some online research I found out there are other '08 and '09 accord owners who has the same problem with their brakes squealing. I'm not really sure what to do now, I really don't want to bring the car back to the dealer and end up with a huge bill. I hope Honda would have a recall on this issue so I can get this fix.
2009Feb 01
Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
So my brakes started squeaking in Feb 09, I leased the car in Dec 08. I keep on calling the dealership about the issue and they say a recall is pending. So a recall has been pending for 7 months already? This is getting crazy. People all around look when I stop since its so loud. Time to take action and call and write corporate. This is a nice new car, it should not have these issues!
2008Dec 10
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
Purchased new Honda Accord EX. Nicest car I have ever owned. I have been a Honda owner for the past 20 years. Breaks start squeaking first two months I owned the car. After taking the car to the dealer 3 different times, they finally tell me I need new back brakes which they will gladly fix for $200. This is after only 15,000 miles on the car. In addition, they tell me the front brakes will continue to squeak. I tell them they can have the car back on the spot.
Less than a week later I trade my Honda in, for a BMW. I will never buy Honda again. They need to stand behind their product!
2008Nov 30
Accord EX - L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
Like everyone else, my brakes squeak like crazy. Believe it or not, I drove my 1992 Accord DX for 17 years (330,000+ miles) before I finally broke down (well, actuall, the 92 finally broke down) and bought a new car! Now I am so disappointed in my new car and its terrible brakes. My kids used to be embarrassed to ride in my '92 because it was so old, but I'm more embarrassed to ride in my new car.
I, too, have been to the dealer many times - to no avail. I heard the same thing as everyone else - glazing from sitting on the lot, grime and sand build up from weather, and most insulting - that I was braking wrong. At one point the service tech told me I needed to "dynomite" the brakes more. Little does he know how much I'd like to dynomite the whole darn car! I don't see much mention of the Lemon Law here - so I'm assuming that isn't an option since it really isn't a safety issue - although I'm wondering how I will know when it is time to replace my brakes since they squeak now?
Another minor problem I'm also having which I could probably ignore if I wasn't so pIssed about the brakes is that the carpet on the passenger side front pulls out from under the door frame, leaving a ragged edge exposed....So here I am in a $26,000 car with exposed carpet and brakes that sound like crap! I wish I could figure out how to fix my '92 and go back to driving that! I'm so, so, so disappointed after waiting 17 years to buy a new Honda that I ended up with this clunker! It really makes me want to cry. BTW, I'm at a point where the service department won't return my calls....frustrating because you know if I didn't make my payment, Honda Financial would be all over my phone line - or credit score.
2008Dec 17
Accord LX 4 cyld
- Automatic transmission
- 2,000 miles
This is my fifth Honda in about 25 years and the second one with break squeal problem. My last Honda with a break problem was a CRV which the dealer was able to fix. With this 2009 Accord, the dealer says Honda Corporate knows about the problem and there is no fix. If Corporate knows about the problem, then they should either issue a recall and fix it, or they should let people know about it before they purchase. I have a couple of other problems with the car that the dealer is giving me a hard time about fixing and I'm now thinking of looking at other car companies for my next car. I've always come to Honda for their dependability, but I'm now wondering if they are letting their quality (and their loyal customers) slip away.
2008Dec 30
Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
PLEASE , PLEASE , PLEASE HONDA .... do something about this brake problem....even the Service Mangers at Bowie Honda encouage writing a complaint to the Honda corporation.... Can you PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM!!!!!!
2009Jun 01
Accord EX-L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
I've started a blog about this terrible problem, please stop by and show your support, the more noise we make the sooner we can demand they fix this problem.
http://fixourbrakes.blogspot.com/
Fix our brakes Honda! I've only had my car six months. The driver-side front brake squeals so loud that I can sometimes hear it with my windows up and the radio on. I've been to the mechanic four times (almost five!) and I've had to open an issue with corporate customer service. Last Friday, Honda Corporate told me they won't fix it! I'm at their mercy and now they won't help me (or all the other people reporting this problem), so I wanted to spread the word. If you're thinking about getting an Accord, search the Internet first to see all the problems that customers are reporting. I foolishly bought mine because I thought it wont happen to me. Don't get stuck paying for a car like mine.
2009Jan 14
Accord EX-L
- Automatic transmission
- 1,000 miles
i bought my 2009 honda accord in october 2009, brakes were squeaking after a month of buying it, i brought it in to honda and they replaced front and rear brakes, the brakes were fine for one week then the squeaking was as bad as before. i brought it back and they said that it's normal for the brakes to squeak. It is so embarrassing coming to a stop cuz everybody turns to look at me. I was a toyota corolla owner and never had this problem, i regret buying a honda, never again i will own a honda car. honda needs to recall the brakes and find a solution to this problem, i dont think the car is worth all the money i'm paying for it.
2009Jul 01
Accord EXL 4
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
Sounds like Honda has a problem , I have read all 52 other complaints regarding this and see I am in for some real aggravation. I brought it in and was told that it was because the brakes were new ( and also brake dust ) . I am going back this week again .This should never happen on a new car , maybe we should all park our cars outside the dealer with a lemon on the roof
2009Jan 13
Accord EXL 4
- Automatic transmission
- 1 miles
Hadn't bought a new car in 9 years... read Honda reviews and consumer reports...was told I would never want to own anything but a Honda after owning one...NOT! Brakes began to squeak immediately after purchase in Jan. '09..complained with first service appt...they said that there was nothing wrong...complained with second service appt...they came clean with the fact that this has been an ongoing problem since the '08 Accords came out. I don't understand why this can't be corrected. There needs to be some kind of fix SOON or some sort of restitution for Honda owners who are still making payments on brand new cars.
2008Dec 02
Accord EX-L
- Automatic transmission
- 250 miles
I traded in my 1995 Honda Accord LX for the new 2009 Honda Accord EX-L and was happy with my purchase until a few days later when the brakes started squeaking. I took it to my service advisor upon which they claimed to have fixed it by changing the brake pads and something with the rotors. All went fine until a week later when the brakes started squeaking again. I took it back to service adviser where I was told that corporate knows about the issue and there is a flaw with the brake design. I was told R&D were looking for a fix and that one would arrive within 30-40 days. Well, fast forward 8 months laters and I still get the same story that R&D knows about the problem.
So after doing research on the web about the same complaints I decided to write the CEO (Mr Takanobu Ito) of Honda Corporate (Japan) since it seems all complaints to Honda USA were not amounting to anything. I got a reply letter from the Parts Sales and Service Division VP of Japan (Mr Chieko Sakamoto) basically apologizing for the issue and that Honda USA would be contacting me about the issue. I got a call from a Laura (I think she was just a receptionist) from Honda USA basically stating Japan Corporate got my letter and that Honda USA knows about the problem but when the issue will be fixed by R&D is proprietary and she couldnt say. I asked why Honda has not issued any customer bulletins regarding the issue if so many customer had complained about it, but she said it will be something that they will take into account.
Anyway I figured if enough people complained to the CEO in Japan something will get done quicker. The postage to send the letter to Japan was 98 cents. Here is the address I sent to:
Mr Takanobo Ito
President & CEO
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
1-1 Minami-Aoyama
2-Chome Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan 107-8556
I dont know how or if we can add files to the board but I would like to post the letter I received back from My Chieko Sakamoto.
-EDP
2009Mar 13
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 4 miles
I have had my vehicle in the dealership 3 times for the squeaking brakes. The dealership said Honda is aware of the problem and are trying to figure out the problem. It seems the brakes are getting worse. If Honda wants to keep my business they are going to have to fix this problem and soon. My wife and I went to California and my son drove the car and could not believe how loud the brakes squeaked. This problem is unacceptable for this car company. I have had many Honda in the past and am very disappointed that Honda would make such poor brakes. There needs to be a recall and soon this problem needs to be resolved, and if it is not they are going to lose my business and many other people's business. I am very unhappy about this situation, I even called Honda and simply was told they are aware of the problem.
2008Sep 08
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 100 miles
I completely agree with everyone else who has reported this problem. I too have taken my car to the dealership, as well as reported the problem to American Honda. The dealership has been MUCH less than helpful - and downright rude. The brakes have been replaced - and still squeak ridiculously. We have received all of the same information that "Honda is aware of the problem" and "will be issuing a fix". What a disaster & will certainly cause me NEVER to buy a Honda again.
2009May 14
Accord EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
I have been into Pauly Honda in Libertyville, IL several times, and they have been of ABSOLUTELY ZERO help!! I will never buy a car from them again. They don't wish to fix the problem. They say that replacing the brakes hasn't proved helpful in previous cases. I think THEY ARE TOO CHEAP to put new brakes on my brand new car, and they just want me to drive the brakes further, and have to pay for them myself. I have even spoken the AMERICAN HONDA and they have told me the same thing. They have indicated they WILL NOT reimburse me for my brakes if I have them fixed by my mechanic, WHO BY THE WAY IS MUCH BETTER THAN ANY HONDA mechanic. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL HONDA CUSTOMER SINCE 1981. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER HONDA AGAIN AFTER THE WAY I HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THE EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THIS ECONOMY. I HOPE PAUL HONDA GOES OUT OF BUSINESS.
2008Nov 14
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 4,000 miles
My 2009 Honda Accord LX-V6, has 10,501 miles and has been in the Honda service department 3 times for brakes squeal. Rear brakes replaced by Honda and problem still there. Today the American Honda Rep will look at my car. Let's see what will happens. This is very annoying. I had a 1998 Honda never a problem. That's why I went with Honda again. Can anyone help?
2008Oct 17
Accord EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 20 miles
I noticed that the brakes were squealing once I got the car home from the dealer. I was really excited to have a new car, so I washed it often and would really notice the squealing after the wash. I kept telling myself it was from the water that getting into the brakes. After the new feeling wore off and it wasn't raining as much I would really notice the squealing and it slowly started getting on my nerves. I stopped by the dealership after work one day and they told me they were closing but it was probably the fact that they are new brakes. I should give it some more time, because the wax or whatever is on new brakes could cause the noise. The service lady told me that I could call to report that I was having issues and they could add it to my account. So, I did that the next day. I then gave it some more time. Still hearing the noise. I called to complain and the Service Manager told me it was a known issue and the Manufacturer is working on a resolution and it could take 13 or more months!!! I had my car for 6 months and made it to 15,000 miles when I had to have my brakes replaced!!!
2009May 12
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 300 miles
Same problem as everyone else. I just wanted to add another complaint to the list being that I am just given the same excuse by Honda which is that there is no resolution yet but they know about the problem. I bought this car in May and after 300 miles started hearing the brake squeal. I've taken it in and called each month since then. It's August 11th 2009 and I just talked to the service tech at the dealership and he said they're still waiting. What a crock this is. It's not like the engine needs to be completely revamped. It's a break problem and this is supposed to be one of the finest auto manufacturers? They could solve this problem and I'm sure already know how to. It's just that they would rather save the money as opposed to issuing a recall. I'm very close to getting a sign out in front of the dealership and letting my voice be heard. I'm so tired of these stinking noisy brakes.
2008Oct 15
Accord EXL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 300 miles
We bought our first Honda Accord and my wife drives it. The brakes have squeaked since day 1. It is annoying to her. Thanks for all the useful posts. We took it to the dealer and he said everything was working just fine!! We will carry it forward, hopefully the wave of complaints will cause Honda to deal with it. Will post any new info.
2009Aug 01
Accord EXL V4
- Automatic transmission
- 50 miles
Hi there, Another Honda Accord 2009 Victim here. After reading complaints here, i just wanted try my luck with Honda customer service.
Customer rep said, It's working as intended. Honda Accord 2009 do make noise. Currently Honda is looking into this. I requested him to send me an e-mail, He just said talk to your dealer.
How can we escalate to their manager or something?I am really dissatisfied with Honda customer care.
Follow me on Twitter : http://twitter.com/accord2009
2008Sep 22
Accord EX-L 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 500 miles
I have been to Honda over 5 times about the squeaking of the brakes. They gave me all excuses about re glazing, brake dust, etc. This was a brand new ca. They re glazed, put new front and back pads on supposedly, tested the brakes. etccccc. I contacted a lawyer about lemon law but he wants $1500 and i Might not win. He said I would have a good chance if i hire him or not not. I would have to file some papers with the court for $200. Supposedly this is not a saftey issue but the problem is getting worse(louder) and Honda aint dong nothing about it.
2009Jun 29
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 1,097 miles
After the initial vibration problem that I discovered previously, I noticed this most annoying squeaky sound on my breaks. What is going on here! This is a new car. I am not suppose to experience this. The 2009 model must have some kind of brakes defect.
Honda Motors should fix this. I hope I can convince the dealer to just replace the entire brakes, the rotors or whatever it is that is making this sound and/or vibration. I should have asked them also to just replaced all the rotors rather than resurfacing them. I still have some vibration problems. I am really quite disappointed with my new Honda Accord.
2008Sep 25
Accord EX-L 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 500 miles
I have posted on this site before but for some reason it did not post? I am following up on my 2009 accord ex-l and it squeaking brakes. As I mentioned in the the post , I have been to Honds 7 times for the same problem. They reglazed, resurfaced, gave me new pads and rotors. etc tec. The continuously told me they were not aware of any issues with brakes. They then said no vehicles had been serviced for the problems I had. I did not believe them. I ended up contacting a lemon law laywer, who on my behalf tried to get Honda to buy back the the car but Honda would not. He told me the next step would be for me to hire him (1500$) or got to the courts and pay 200$ for paperwork. Either way he said I would have a strong case. Anyway I just bough iit in today to complain about the brakes because the screeching is getting much louder.. almost equivalent to a bus stopping He spoke wiht his manager and then came back and told me that Honda IS NOW AWARE OF THE PROBLEM and they are looking into. This is B.S. They said they have to wait until Honda does something in order for the corrective action to be taken. I wish I could sue these people. I saw people buying the accord and I let them know on the lot about Honda. Please follow me on twitter and let;'s get more people involved in this.
2009Jan 19
Accord EX-L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 10 miles
I purchased a 2009 Honda Accord on 1/19/2009, and the breaks are squeaking like my car is almost 10 years old. I have contacted consumer services at the Honda Corporation and was told that they are aware of the problem and at this time, there is no safety issue with the brakes. I was told the brakes have too much metal and this is the reason the brakes squeak. I have purchased two Nissans (Altima and Maxima) in the past and have not had any prroblems. Honda has lost me as a loyal customer. I was told that the brakes may be replaced if there is a product update or recall. My next car purchase will be a Nissan.
2009Mar 21
Accord EX-L
- Automatic transmission
- 13 miles
The minute I drove this new car off the lot, the brakes have squeaked...LOUD!!! I now have over 6000 miles and the brakes continue to squeak. Two different dealers have said everything is fine from a safety standpoint, it's just a minor annoyance. Right! It's a BRAND NEW CAR, and brakes should not squeak every time they're used. I tolerated it for a while, expecting the noise to go away. But it doesn't go away. Just more noise and more brake dust. It's beginning to drive me insane!
I would like to complain about this through Honda's surveys, but they keep sending me surveys for my new Honda Fit. That would be fine, except I bought a Honda ACCORD.
And to the folks who are blaming this problem on the way the vehicle is driven - B.S. Like I said, this squeaking has occured since day one. I've been driving for 25 years, and never had a vehicle with a squeaking problem on new brakes.
Honda better fix this, or it will definitely be the last Honda I'll buy. I would not recommend a '09 Honda Accord to anyone.
2009Jul 15
Accord EX-L
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
My car is about 7 months old. Has a little over 3000 on it. Very light use. But like many other owners, the breaks have started to squeal. I'm planning to call the dealership today. I know many other have encounter the same problem. If you have, please visit the following site to file a complaint http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm. It is a government agency dedicated to investigating defects and administering recalls.
2009Jul 13
Accord EXL 2.5L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 500 miles
We just bought 2009 Honda Accord EX-L. Our first Accord and definitely our last HONDA. Just two weeks later and with only 500 miles on it, the brake started to make noise. I took it back to the dealer and found out that they are aware of it and its a common problem in Honda's. It made so mad that I went and talked to the sales manager for selling us the car with defect without telling us. His answer was, I have Honda with the same problem and its not a safety issue so don't worry about.
I am currently talking to couple of attorneys to file a lawsuit against Honda. Please send me an email.
2009May 05
Accord EX-L 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 100 miles
Made a huge mistake by trading in my 2007 Accord for the 2009. Almost instantly the brakes were squealing and car shook every time I stopped. At first, I though, it's new and it will wear off in a couple days. two weeks later I knew there was something else going on so I took the car into the dealer. they replaced the rotors and sent me on my way saying a lot of rust had built up on the rotors from sitting on the lot. a few days later, the brakes started to squeak again, just a little at first, then as the days went on it kept getting louder and more frequent. again, I took the car back, and this time they replaced the front brake pads and lubed everthing up. I was told, my front brake pads were scuffed up (probably from my rusty rotors) I had piece of mind for the entire night, so glad I didn't have to listen to that squeal anymore. ...until the next morning when it started ever so slightly but quickly went away. two weeks later it's back screaming like a banshee. I already have my 3rd appointment scheduled with the dealer for Thursday July 17th '09. except this time I know about this issue. I'm waiting to see what they say the problem is this time. I'm so sorry I bought this car, considering lemon law?, trading the POS in, perhaps get a Camry, they are quieter, have a better stereo, and most importantly don't have a crap product. This is my 3rd Accord and will be my last Honda product ever.
Update from Sep 1, 2009: I guess I should say thank you Honda. Honda, without your lack of customer support and not giving a damn and lets not forget to mention the most annoying car in the world, I would haver never discovered my new best friend Altima. It was nice knowing you. I just feel bad for whomever buys (LRB)
For the rest of you, I really do hope honda fixes this issue soon. Still can't believe that it happened. the 2 cars with the most complaints are the 08 and 09 Accord! I will never buy a honda again, this whole experience was completely unacceptable.
Good luck to you all.
2009Apr 10
Accord LX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
I finally got my dream car which has turned out to be just short of a nightmare. I can hear my husband a block away as he drives up in our 2009 Honda Accord. I finally contacted the BBB after going to the Honda dealer and contacting Honda directly. They first said it was how the car was being driven. They finally owned up to there being a design problem which the engineers are trying to correct. In the mean time I am sick and tired of these noisy #@$% brakes which I pay for every month!
2009Jul 02
Accord EX-L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 3,000 miles
Just as everyone else here, I too have REALLY SQUEAKY brakes. The problem started about 1-2 weeks after I bought the car and when it first started, I thought it was someone else's car! It couldn't be my brakes, I have less than 500 miles on it. However, it wasn't really annoying at this point and didn't happen every time the brakes were applied. Now, 1 month later, the squeak is VERY ANNOYING, is getting louder and happens every time the brakes are applied. I've taken it to the dealer who at first brushed me off and gave me a product characteristic sheet to explain the problem and said that the noise I hear is "just friction" and basically just live with it. I informed the service advisor (who happened to be new at this dealership) that I was not happy and would be filing a complaint. A brand new car should not have squeaky brakes! An hour later, I get a call from the Service Manager who states she understood my unhappiness and was not satisfied herself with he Advisers explanation. She said that after some digging, she found that Honda is aware of the problem and will be publishing a service bulletin any day. I noticed another "beefer" had stated in their complaint something due out July 1st, 2009. Well, this is July 2nd apparently nothing has been published YET. I did ask the Service Manager to flag my account to watch for the impending service bulletin, but I'm not going to hold my breath. This is my 4th straight Honda purchase and 3rd straight Accord purchase. I should have stuck with my 2005 Accord Hybrid - 113K miles, no problems and the brakes were silent!
2009May 26
Accord
- Automatic transmission
- 200 miles
I just bought a 2009 Honda Accord and one week later, my brakes started squealing. I figured, since it is a new car, I just had to break it in and that it would go away. It never did! Seven weeks later, it is still squealing! I took it to Honda service today. The Service Person said, "Over 90% of all 2008 and 2009 Accords are having the same problem. American Honda is aware of the problem but that there is no current recall for it. As to when there will be a recall, it may be next year. Until then, there is nothing we can do about it. And there is no point in replacing the brake pads and rotors because it will end up with the same problem. It won't go away by replacing them." I can't believe this. I have to deal with this problem for the next year?!! My car is brand new!! He gave me the phone # for American Honda. I plan to call them tomorrow, but I wonder if it will accomplish anything. We need a class action law suit!!!!
Update from Jul 15, 2009: I called American Honda. Nothing. The person I spoke to said that "American Honda is not aware of this problem", that there was no service bulletin for the 2009 Honda Accord, and all that he could do for now was give me a reference #. This is bologna. My service person told me that American Honda was aware of the issue!!! I filed a complaint through http://www.safercar.gov/. Hopefully, they will get enough complaints to do something about this!!! I understand that this is not a saftey issue, but come one, this is a brand new car. The squealing is just embarrassing and I didn't pay over $20,000 to listen to the car SQUEAL ALL DAY LONG!
2008Dec 29
Accord EV-6
- Automatic transmission
- 164 miles
Bought a 09 Honda Accord in Dec. Thought well they get great reviews, it's my first time being a Honda owner (and my Last) Brakes have been squeaking since I bought the car Have taken it into the dealer many times only to be told that Honda knows there is a problem with the brakes but are NOT AUTHORIZING ANY REPAIRS at this time until they know what to do. Well the last time I brought it into the dealer I was given this HONDA Tech line Summary Article ats090503 which reads Front Brake Squeal applies to 2008-09 Accord v6 "Front brake squeal is currently under investigation by the factories and R&D. Instead of calling Tech Line for additional information, please wait for the forthcoming Service Bulletin. Replacing pads and /or rotors now will not give a lasting repair for 2008-09 Accord brake noise."
So yes Honda is very aware of the problem and this is just a way for them to NOT back up their product. Well maybe they need to look at what has happened to other car manufacturers that have tried to cut corners eventually people STOP buying your product because it's CRAP!!!
2009Apr 02
Accord ES 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 500 miles
Purchased car new in March of this year. It has been in the shop 5 times now because of the brake squeal and has 6000 miles on the car. When problem was first noticed there was less than 1000 miles on the car and only a couple of weeks old. The first couple of times we would get the story about how they test drove it and could not hear the squeal. So we started making the sales manager ride with us and sure enough each time they would be in their PRIME just singing as loud as ever. Even with this the service manager would try to deny hearing them. But each time they would tell us they turned the rotors and greased the brake shims or adjusted the parking brakes. One time while the Sales Manager was in the car with us the Service Manager called him on his cell. We could hear the conversation and after he mentioned there was a known problem with SQUEAL he asked if we were in the car. Once the Sales Manager answered yes he quickly played it off and hung up the phone. After the 5th time of this I started talking to the GM of the dealership. I informed him that I am aware there is a problem and their poor attempt to cover it up and try to make us look like idiots really pushed me over the edge. He responded by telling me he received a memo from Honda today which was 6/17/09. It basically said American Honda is aware of the problem and engineering is currently working on a resolution. This I find humorous because the Service Manager was aware of it and I have read the same thing on the internet which was posted months ago. He could not offer anything other than "they are working on a fix" but he did tell me if I wanted to try different pads that he would install them at no charge. He has actually tried to talk me into this a couple of times. Each time I tell him I should not be Honda's test case and I am no way going to give them a reason to pass responsibility on to me by installing aftermarket parts on the car. But, if he wanted to buy the pads and install them, I would let him test on my car. This way he assumes responsibility in case something were to happen.
This being said, I have since contacted America's Honda and opened a case file with them. Just today I talked to the case manager for my area and he was basically no help at all. Same canned answer as everyone else. They are aware of the problem and are trying to resolve it. In the amount of time they have been aware of it they could have completely redesigned the car and had it in production. Most likely it is something they are no going to bother with until it becomes an issue which affects their pocket book or there is enough media involved that they have no choice but to come up with a resolution. For this I am starting my campaign against America's Honda in hopes that it will draw their attention to this problem once again and hopefully get the ball rolling for a fix.
Since the car is driven in town approximately 100 to 150 miles a day I am going to place a sticker on the back window that reads "Ask me why my brakes are SQUEALING on my new HONDA" and list my phone number. Unfortunately, I think the dealership will be the one who suffers from this but they have a better way of communicating with Honda than I do. They will see it every time I get my car service and so will everyone shopping there. I have also begun a complaint with the BBB. I also plan on calling Honda at least once a week to make sure the case is still active and see what their progress has been.
2008Sep 01
Accord LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 27,000 miles
Purchased my 1st Honda. I like the car but the brakes have sqweeled since the day I purchased it. Honda has not come out with a fix. This can't be rocket science, has anyone heard of a solution? I'm told that I will be contacted when they get a solution.
This has gone on to long and is souring me on the Honda experience. I should have never bought a foriegn car!
2009Jun 19
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
You're all babies! Brakes squeal...yes. American Honda is aware of the problem and it will get resolved. Shut up and enjoy the rest of the car or sell it. Lemon Law??? Does the brake squeal actually prevent you from driving the car? No. Have any of you ever driven a Ford? If not, go buy one of those and you'll appreciate your Honda's squealing brakes and shut up!
2009Mar 01
Accord XL V6
- Automatic transmission
- 300 miles
SO angry! The 'Check Engine' light came on my 2009 Honda Accord Coupe (don't worry, I'll be logging a separate complaint for that)... but there was another issue with the car before this happened... one that while annoying, I just thought would go away OR I'd just get it fixed at my first oil change. Well, I didn't make it that far. I'm at 1700 miles. At about 600, I noticed that which all of you are: squeaky brakes!
So I called the dealership, and they said it was a known issue, and that they'd call ME when Honda discovered a fix. Then I came on here only to find hundreds of complaints about this, and I called Honda. The rep claimed to have no previous experience with this brake issue. I questioned how I could possibly be the very first out of hundreds of people to actually call and complain... she just played dumb.
Honda needs to do something about this. The Accord is supposed to be their flagship model, and I bought the best available, and THIS is how I'm treated? Not acceptable.
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2008Nov 18
Accord LX V4
I have brought my Honda to the dealership several times for squeaky brakes & finally they changed the brake pads. I few weeks later they started squeaking AGAIN! They took a look & said that there's nothing they can do about it & maybe they'll be a recall. I filed a complaint w/ the Attorney General, then I met w/ corporate Honda- believe it or not, the brakes never squeaked when they test drove it! Later that day they started squeaking , of course, after I left the dealership! So now, I have just drive around w/ humiliating squeaking brakes on a brand new car! There needs to be a recall. It's a shame that I paid for a brand new car & get treated like crap. I will never buy from Honda again.
Cassandra B.
Largo, FL, USA
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