Leased new 2003 honda accord with manual transmission in july, 2003. Have had minor, but irritating problems, with the car since it's lease. Power windows activate intermittently, battery died after 15,000 miles, and brake light went out. Dealer took care of all issues except windows. They still operate on their option, not mine. At 29,000 miles, heard grinding noise in rear brakes. Took car into dealership and they claimed that it was our fault for not "having the rust removed" at 15,000 mile check-up. Never heard of anything like this. Wheels were never removed by dealership for inspection. Took vehicle to independent mechanic for repair and found that rear brakes pads had worn down unevenly. Pads and rotors had to be replaced on rear brakes. Front brakes are fine. From my reading of this web site about the problems other people have been having with this brake system, I am filing a complaint and hope that this problem will soon be looked into before someone is seriously injured. This is our third honda and have never had any problems with the brake systems at such early mileage.
2003 Honda Accord brakes complaints
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I was driving 70 MPH on the freeway, and I stepped on my brakes gently to slow down hill. The car started to shake. When I brought it to the dealer's attention during my service, I was told that it was my rotors warped and brake pads rubbing on each other. I research this online through www.mycarstats.com, www.edmunds.com, www.hondaaccordforum.com, and this was a common problem. The dealer told me that everytime I changed my brakes every 20k miles, I would need the rotors resurfaced. This is a cost of $200 at the dealership. It is expensive and unreasonable to expect all accord owners to do this. I called another honda dealership service in the area, and was told that they see this come in every 3 days.
When backing down my angled driveway, when the car is cold, the brakes do not adequately stop the car. In fact the car continues movement even when the brake pedal is pressed firmly. This is a serious concern should I need to stop suddenly and yet the car continues to move. The car also does this when driving in a forward movement down the driveway, but not to the same degree as driving and braking backward. The dealer and looked at the car twice, and tell me this is normal because the car revs up high when cold to reduce pollution, and the drum brakes are not strong enough to stop the car when backing down a grade.
I'm leasing my 2003 honda accord lx. At 20,000 miles my brakes were pulsating and steering wheel was vibrating when braking at 55mph. Took the car to the dealer to have the rotors re-surfaced. Now at 40,000 miles I'm experiencing the same problem. Honda service says it's the way I'm driving and that if I re-surface rotors again I will continue to have the same problem due to my driving. After doing some research on the internet, I don't think it's my driving but a manufacturers defect. There are many customers who are experiencing this same problem. I don't feel safe driving.
Late april 2005, brake pedal went almost to the floor while trying to stop. Thought was going to strike vehicle ahead but at the last second the brakes seemd to catch and vehicle was able to stop. At that time TCM light came on. No one injured. Dealer could find no problem with TCM system and replaced front disc brakes and turned rotors. Vehicle had 27,700 miles at that time. Second and third occurrences were in mid november 2005. Same thing with pedal going almost to floor with brakes not engaging and at last minute they engaged with vehicle able to stop. Tcm light did not come on this time. Dealer could not find any problem with brake system, nor could he repeat problem in the 8 hours he had the vehicle. No repairs made. Dealer said he has not heard of this problem but has several tsb's on brake rotors and brakes. Vehicle had 34559 miles at this time.
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at 60 -65 MPH applied the brakes and there was vibration in the steering wheel. There was minor vibration in the steering at lower speeds, but there was more extreme vibration at higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to see what the problem with the vehicle was. The consumer did not know exactly what waswrong with the vehicle but felt it could be something within the brakes or rotors. The manufacturer stated that there iwasno recall for this vehicle. T has not had the brakes or any components replaced since he has purchased the vehicle.
I believe there is a brake design or manufacturing defect in my 2003 honda accord v6. The dealership has replaced the front rotors on my vehicle twice within 37,000 miles. In addition, the front brake pads were replaced once and the rear brake rotors resurfaced once within this milage period. Going through three sets of rotors and one set of brake pads within 37,000 miles means there is either a design or manufacturing defect in the brake system. I experienced no brake failures as a result of these problems.
The brakes grinded, and there was extended stopping distance when braking were used on snow covered roads. Vehicle has been to the dealer on three separated occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause of the problem. Also, dealer advised the consumer to take the vehicle to a dealer in the snow area, and let them inspect the brakes. No inspection was made at this time.
Intermittently when braking vehicle would not stop. Also, vehicle would commence to accelerate, and then the brakes would hold. Vehicle had been to the dealer on five separate occasions and they could not locate the cause of the problem.
There is a pulsating in the vehicle, and it has become extremely hard to stop. The vehicle does not feel like it is stopping completely.
The brakes kept locking up, causing extended stopping distance. Taken in for repair 5 times, but the problem recurred. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.
1. Car was sold as a white honda accord, all bumpers are eggshell, dealer told me that is the color on all white honda vehicals. 2. Car pulls to the right at all speeds, dealer told me that is the way all new hondas are built to vere off the road rather then oncoming traffic. 3. Brakes make a loud clicking noise after in reverse to drive, dealer said that was the brakes resetting.
Complaint received via e-mail. Heard a screeching noise from the front end brake. The auto repair shop upon inspection of the brake pad noticed that they were cracked. They indicated that this was a defect in the quality of the brake pad, and this shouldn't of happen. They kept the brake pad.
Rotors were defective. They had to be serviced at 12,000 miles. Consumer stated he previously owned another honda and the same problem existed. The material was inferior. Manufacturer was notified.
Brakes are shaking really bad when braking. I thought it was just me, but it appears several people in forums are reporting the same symptoms and issues.
When applying brakes there is a growling sound and vibrations. Vehicle has 30,000 miles is under 100,000 mile warranty. Was told by honda that this model year has soft brake pads and therefore soft rotors. The brakes have 45% wear according to honda which made the rotor warp. They say not covered under warranty. Have done nothing yet.
While driving vehicle flipped in the air, hit a culvert and then hit a guard rail. No air bag was deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail, flipped over three times, and landed on top. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained head a neck injuries, and were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak
Complaint received via e-mail. I purchased a brand new car, and since then I have been back to the dealership numerous amounts of times for many problems. First problem was my brakes needed to be replaced at 4600 miles, but weren't replaced until 7700 miles 3.5 months later due to back order. Currently, with 17,900 miles the brakes were grinding again. This is my 3rd honda, and the worse one, yet likely my last. The second problem was that my right rear door was locked for 3 months. The dealer claimed that the problem was due to getting my windows tinted, but they attempted to fix three times, and was told the third time the problem only occurs if the temperature goes below 32 degrees. Since then the temperature has been over 32 degrees. I also have problems with sulfur odor coming from the exhaust, and was told that this was normal problem ,would go away with time. But as time goes by the odor gets worse, and smells like rotten eggs. Another problem with the car is the alignment has been off since I bought the car. I have had my own mechanic look at the car, and he believes the car won't align correctly because of the axles. The final problem with my piece of crap honda is the driver seat isn't secure, it slides very little back and forth and side to side.
Brake failure. *bf primarily a complaint about michelin tires. *jcc the tire had poor grip in the rain. The consumer stated when he slammed on the brakes, the vehicle slowed very gradually only because the consumers foot was off the gas pedal and the vehicle coasted, approximately 2-3 seconds later, the brakes applied very gently. The consumer as well as the mechanic at the dealership believed there was a momentary failure of the ABS.
When the brake pedal was depressed there was a metal to metal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership two days later. The dealership indicated that the rotors needed to be replaced because they couldn't be resurfaced.
2003 honda accord exhibited grinding brake noise when brand new (9-03). Has been in for brake service 6 times. Was told by service manager at cary auto park honda that honda was aware of the defective warped rotors and planned to recall them in the fall of 2003. My rotors were replaced with more defective rotors while waiting for the recall that still has yet to happen. On 10-16-04, I had the rotors inspected by an independent mechanic who said that they were most definitely defective. I am experiencing an ever increasing amount of grinding and shuddering when applying the brakes. I want my "lemon" repaired correctly. I purchased a new car with the understanding that it was free of defects and any defects found would be corrected under warranty.
Have brake problems with a 2003 honda accord ex. I had the brakes replaced at 24,000 miles and still had problems and was told to have the rotors replaced because they are warped. This seems to be too early in mileage to have these type of repeat problems.
2003 honda accord recall on tranmission. *bf consumer learned of recall on the internet. Recall automatic transmission second gear inspection was performed. Alarm key remote no range, must be right up on car to work. Front brake noise and/or judder. Front brake discs were refinished and new front brake pads. Tires were rotated and and rear brake service was performed.
Warped rotors. Brake pads need to be replaced. Brakes have been pulsating since around 15000 miles. I have taken the car to dealership on several occasions. On second occasion they produced a memo which stated that several people complained of the vibration and that it was normal for the rotors to heat up and cool down, but they are not warped. Today they told us that it is due to harsh driving and driving in the canyon. They are telling my husband that brake pads and rotors are not covered past 12,000 miles and honda does not cover a "wear" item. We currently have 35,000 miles. So far the repair is going to cost 360.00 with a discount.
Honda 2003 accord v6 sedan. Brakes pulsating, after only 12,000 miles. Brought into shop, paid to have resurfaced. 2,000 miles later doing it again. Im dealing with dealership now. Reading all sorts of complaints online that its a defect. Its the drivers it's the car defect.
Consumer's vehicle was struck from left side/ rear, applied the brakes and they failed. Then, vehicle struck a car.*ak the vehicle contiued down the street the consumer tried to stop the vehicle as the brake pedal was firmly pressed the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was then steered to a grassy spot and stopped on its own.
I purchased my 2003 accord 4dr about 2 months ago. I started hearing an awful front brake noise at speeds >40mph and the steering wheel would shake. It almost felt like the car wouldn't stop. I'm taking the car into the dealership this evening for this and other issues, however, the service manager seemed as if he had never heard of this problem before. It's annoying to think that the service manager would not be aware of it since it has been so common.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex-v6: y husband has experienced the following safety problem on three occasions. He drives the vehicle more than I do. Several mornings while backing out of our driveway the car's brake pressure did not employ the brakes in the normal safe fashion. When he was about half way down the driveway he applied the brakes, the pedal was hard and noncompliant (the car did not stop or slow down) until he applied the brake pedal very hard. While at the beginning of the driveway right before exiting onto the sidewalk the brakes began working as normal. This situation happened even though the car was warmed up for a couple of minutes he tapped the brakes upon rolling backward a couple of feet or so to make sure they were working properly. This is a very dangerous situation that needs to be addressed immediately. This safety problem is intermittent. I left my car overnight with a local dealer to have a mechanic go through the brake system based upon this safety issue. I was told by the mechanic and the service consultant my brakes are fine nothing unusual was detected, my car is perfect. Based upon the seriousness of this issue and the lack of resolve from the dealership I am filing this complaint. I have another problem with my car which I have reported to the dealer and received service for on several occassions. This problem is not safety related but may have some connection to the brakes not engaging on several occassions. When taking off from a cold start and traveling between 7-10 MPH, the car makes a thump noise which originates from the driver's side. Not only can you hear the noise but you can feel it through the acceleration pedal. I was told by one dealership the problem is brake related and there is no fix. The other dealership said the problem was related to a piece of scrap metal lodged in the subframe. They removed the piece of metal and assured me the noise would go away. The thump did not go away.
My 2003 honda accord ex needed new rotors and brake pads at 11,000 miles. I do not ride the brake and am rarely (maybe once every 2-3 months) in stop and go traffic. I was charged $350 by my dealer to get this problem fixed. I started to wonder why my car had this problem. After internet research, I am finding out I am not the only one with this problem. In fact, it's quite common and something needs to be done.
While braking there was extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not solve the problem.
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