2001 Honda Accord: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 922 complaints about the 2001 Honda Accord describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2026
1
2025
3
2024
1
2021
2
2020
6
2019
4
2018
14
2017
15
2016
14
2015
22
2014
40
2013
44
2012
4
2011
4
2010
25
2009
82
2008
134
2007
14
2006
6
2005
13
2004
18
2003
59
2002
4
2001
5
2000
8
1999
13
1998
13
1997
4
1996
3
1995
3
1994
1
1993
2
1992
2
1991
1
1990
3

What owners say

Filed Jun 7, 2012 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud grinding noise while changing gears. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. No further assistance was provided. The contact also stated that the transmission was replaced once prior at the mileage was 55,000 on september 6, 2011. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 91,613.

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · AZ

Purchased a certified 2001 honda accord v-6 sedan 3.0 in july 2004 w/ 42,000 miles at 55,000 I needed new rear brakes and rotors. The brake light never came on. Per the dealer the rotors were already turned so, I got new rotors. When I picked up the car from the dealer the car is still making a squeaking sounds as you apply the brake. I took the car back and was informed that there was nothing wrong with the braking system or brakes. To this date the car is still squeaking when I apply the brakes. Also note that when I returned to the dealer several days later the back brakes were already worn 10 percent but the front brakes were still brand new??????? This is a front wheel drive vehicle which 70 percent of the braking is applied in the front and approx 30 percent is applied in the rear so why do I need brakes and rotors in the rear before the front. And the front brakes are still as brand new ..makes you wonder if the front braking system is working or not?

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Transmission · NJ

I have honda accord 2001. It is only 3 years old and 70,000 high way miles, but I got the transmission problem recently. 1. Transmission oil leak 2. Grinding noise 3. Not smoothly, I can feel the slipping I already spent sevral hundred bucks, but the problem still there. I was suggested to replace a new transmisson. I cann't accept it, since it is only 3 years old, and 70,000 high way miles. I think honda company should be responsible for it.

Filed Jul 1, 2003 · Brakes · MD

Rear brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced two times (in november2002 at 22,000 miles and then in june 2003 at 38,000...current mileage 39,000). I realized there was a problem because of a loud squealing and grinding noise coming from the rear of vehicle and parking brake light remained lit. Brakes have not completely failed.....yet.

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA

Fuel tank gauge reads not full when tank is actually filled. Consumer took it dealer and had gauge replaced. Gauge was not grinding properly. Odometer was affected. After fuel gauge was replaced, it erased the correct mileage on odmeter.