The brakes pulsate when applied....already changed the pads twice still the same problem, rotors were replaced, then turned also. The clutch will stick when the vehicle has been operated for a period of time. The key is disconnect communication with the car, causing everything to be shut off. Dealer checked and said nothing was wrong.
2003 Honda Accord brakes complaints
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I filed a previous complaint #10075304. I had my rotors resurfaced at 30500 by an independent mechanic who said they are warped. My warranty is up. Now have 35000 on vehicle and brakes are terrible again.
When first braking after the car sits overnight, the brake pedal is hard and with it in reverse it backs up and cant be stopped without pumping the brakes . Wife backed into car in driveway and dented the trunk lid on the honda. Thought it was one time deal, but it happened 3 more times. Took it to dealer and they had tsb on and fixed it. Brake hose would collapse and cause failure. They put a new hose part 7185473, I called honda, they would not fix dent because it was not a recall, it was a tsb. This was a dangerous situation and I should have been notified.. Their attitude was it was my fault that the brakes did not work and will not repair the trunk damage. What do I do???
The brake pads and rotors on my 2003 honda accord ex-v6 have been continuously problematic. At approximately 500 miles, the brakes exhibited an unusual grinding noise and the car took longer than usual to stop. A few months after that, the brakes began vibrating when used at higher speeds. The pads were replaced and the rotors turned. At 7,500 miles, the problem returned and the pads and rotors were replaced. At 12,000 miles, the vibration is back. I don't feel safe with this braking system and I believe it to be defective.
I was told that my rear brake pads need to be changed at my 22500 maintenance. I do not drive the car excessively and definitely do not ride my brakes. Everyexpert I've asked thinks that it is absurd that I need to change my rear brake pads so early. I've had other problems with the car as well such as a moonroof malfunction and a throttle modulator defect. I am concerned that my car is defective.
I have a 2003 honda accord ex v6. The car is currently in the shop, again, for the same problem. There is vibration of the steering wheel while driving the car. The car only has 28,000 highway miles on the car, I drive 80 miles each day, and already there have been 3 sets of rotors on the car. There is an inch thick of brake dust on the front wheels. The last time they replaced the rotors, I drove it 500 miles in one week and had to send the car back in.*ak this is an ongoing problem and from what I have read from the complaints about this, this is a common thing to happen on these vehicles.
When the brake pedal was depressed vehicle failed to stop immediately. The brakes made a grunting noise, and vehicle jerked forward with force. This almost resulted in an accident. This vehicle was equipped with traction control. Also, brakes made a grinding noise. However, dealership indicated that this was normal because of the type of braking system that the vehicle had. Dealership performed a diagnostic test, in which no failure code was found. A factory representative inspected the vehicle, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. *ak the vehicle has had four significant brake failures within the last 7000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they have been unable to duplicate the problem.
I have a 2003 accord that started to show the rear brake pads were excessively worn at 12,000 miles. At the 18 month servicing, my mechanic informed me that my rear brakes needed to be replaced at 19,000. I had the brake pads replaced at my cost because my mechanic told me that the brakes were not safe to be driven on. I took my car to the dealer where I had purchased it. The service manager stated that it may be due to "the way that I drive the car". This is the third honda accord that I have purchased since 1995, and I have replaced rear brakes on the first accord due to a broken spring at 72,000 miles. I have had at least 10 new cars in my lifetime and have not had to replace the rear brakes, except for the incident mentioned on the car with 72,000 miles. I do not feel safe with the brakes going up in such a short span of time. I am also wondering if I will need to replace them again every 19,000 miles? My mechanic has told me that he has never seen rear braked going up at 19,000. My car also has a whining sound when I turn the ignition, but not everytime that I start the car.
Strong vibration when braking on 2003 honda accord after 16000 miles. Dealer specified that pads and rotors were fine. After demanding that something had to be done, dealer resurfaced rotors and replaced pads as "good faith", but indicated that they were not responsible in the future...despite number of complaints regarding rotors on 2003 model. I expect this issue will reappear since other complaints suggest an issue with the rotor itself.
I own a 2003 honda accord lx model. I have started to have some brake problem with my car from 7,000 miles. At that time my dealer told me that my brake rotors need to be realigned, and which they did. Then again at 15,000 miles I noticed that when I apply brakes at 60mph my car vibrates and on wet roads it slips/skids. This also happens on curves at speed of 30 MPH in wet conditions. Rosenthal honda at tysons corner in virginia has been working on this since started happening at 15,000 miles. They told me that they need to resurface my rotors and replace my pads and that the problem will be gone. I ask them to proceed with it and now the problem came up again at 18,000 miles. Rosenthal again resurface the rotars and told me the problem has been fixed. Today at 20,000 miles the same problem comes up. Rosenthal & honda are telling me that there is no problem but I know that my brakes are not working right and not the way hoinda has designed it to work. I do not know what to do and where to go. I really have great confidence in you and expect that you help me out of this issue.
When braking the car shakes significantly and steering wheel moves side-to-side.
While attempting to apply the brakes the pedal began to pulsate, as a result the consumer experienced extended stopping distance. Please provide additional information.
Problems with anti lock brake system on 2003 honda accord ex.*mr while braking abruptly the consumer indicated that it took the brakes 3-4 seconds before the responded. Once they did the vehicle came to a slow stop and the vehicle came within inches of hitting another vehicle. The consumer was not satisfied with the performance of the v-rated energy michelin tires. The consumer indicated that he tires performed poorly in the rain and snow. The consumer purchased new b.f. Goodrich traction t/a radial all season tires. The consumer likes the performance of these tires but they make noise while driving.
Vehicle drifts to the right. Dangerous on interstates when traveling @ 70mph. Must constantly hold vehicle in lane. Also problems with brakes grabbing when stopping. Dealer adjusted subframe and replaced brakes. Vehicle is still extremely sensitive to road crowning. Dealer said the drift is better but not perfect. I'm still concerned with safety of vehicle.
The front brakes on my wife's 2003 accord lx are the problem. We bought the car new in nov. 2002. No problems for the first year, then in nov. 2003 we noticed a growling or grinding sound with vibration emanating from the front brakes when stopping the first few times after a cold start. Under these conditions, the car did not seem to stop as smartly as it should. Took it to the dealer at 24000 miles, who diagnosed the problem as cracked front pads. Pads were replaced as a courtesy, though they are not covered under warranty, and the rotors were resurfaced. Last week, the problem reappeared in a panic stop situation in stop-and go traffic, 3 blocks after a cold start. The car now has 33k miles. Same grinding sound, same vibration, and not enough braking power to stop the car from 20 MPH in a safe distance. We collided with a range rover at very low speed, not enough to deploy the air bag or damage the other vehicle. Now I am looking at several thousand dollars in body repairs. When I get the body fixed, I can take the car back to the dealer for another diagnosis on the brakes. Even with new pads and/or rotors, I am not confident that this will be a safe-stopping car.
I am having recurring brake problems with my 2003 accord ex. All problems relate to a soft pedal or rather having the pedal to the floor prior to the car stopping. The first instance I took the car back to the dealer where they said there was a defective master brake cylinder. This seem to correct the problem but in a couple of months the car developed the same problem. I returned it to the dealer where they said there was air in the line. This seemed to fix the problems but after 3 months I had to take car back and have now been told that they are going to replace the master brake cylinder one more time. This is the third strike in the lemon law. If the brakes go soft again then the lemon law takes effect.
Recurring brake rotor warped problem on 2003 honda accord ex sedan.. Problem first noted around 18k miles.. Dealer resurfaced brakes at 30k miles, after complaint was issued.. About 1500 miles later problem recurred.. Symptom appears to come from front brakes, at the end of braking a metallic shudder occurs for the last 2 seconds.. Intermittently upon freeway exiting the problem seems to last much longer, shudder causes the driver to question if the brakes will work or not.. This is the 6th honda I have owned in the past 14 years, and the first one to exhibit such behavior.. I have read other complaints, posts on the internet whereas many drivers are having the same complaint on this newly redesigned model accord. Some posts have made the suggestion that the caliper is the actual defective part of the braking system, all I know, is the warping rotor is causing a very serious and dangerous driving situation.
Brakes on 2003 honda accord making really bad clunking and screeching noises. Honda issued a tsb-03-069. But, dealer says my car is normal. I've never had a car which made so much braking noises. I've also heard that many other accord owners are having the same problem. This should be a safety issue, because the brakes feel as though they're going to fail everytime they start making noises. New cars braking systems shouldn't clunk and screech like this. Makes me scared to press down on the brakes hard.
While applying the brakes consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred.
Barke rotors warped on my 2003 accord with only 10,000 miles on them- dealer turned the rotors and put on new pads; however, there was no notification from honda regarding the problem- this is a safety issue- all affected cars should be given new rotors.
Had rotors resurfaced at 5000 miles as warped--honda certified garage/dealership tried saying I had tightened the lug nuts too tight?! Brakes again into shop at 17000 miles for replacement. My warranty just expired and have 30300 miles on it and there is still a problem with my brakes. Problem is extremely noticeable at speeds over 40 MPH when applying brakes--car feels like it will run right off the road. Also, big problem with water leaking into front windows when there is the slightest bit of rain and have the windows cracked. Water gets into the power window buttons. This appears to be a design flaw.
2003 accord v6 constant rotor service. Rotor service at 15,000 (machined, was not charged), 30,000 (front replaced rotors and pads paid by dealer, rear machined & new pads paid by me, 35,000 rotors need repair (service scheduled for 6/8 and I am not paying again!). I had a mazda prior to this auto with 80,000 miles and the rotors were only serviced once within that time.
I purchased a brand new 2003 honda accord coupe on march 31, 2003. Ihave owned the car for 14 months and I have 13,252 miles on the car. I have had to have the rotors and front brakes replaced/resurfaced 3 times or basically every 3500 to 4500 miles. I have been informed that the rotors keep warping due to factory defect. I have come very close to having two accidents due to failure of brakes. This is a very serious safety issue.
When the brakes were applied, there was a shuttering in the front end. As a result, the vehicle was almost involved in an accident. *ak defective brake pads were installed during manufacturing. Excessive heat warped the rotors and affected the steering. *sc
While driving at any speed the consumer pressed the gas and brake pedals at the same time. Consumer felt that the brake pedal was not high enough and away from the gas pedal. *ak the brakes would grind when coming to a slow stop. The dealer refinished the front disc and installed new front brake pads.
Bought brand new 2003 honda accord ex-v6 in 9/03. By 12/03 at 4700 miles, the front brakes were not working. Per tsb 03-069 honda replaced the front brake pads with "new" part number 45022-sdb-a10. Two months later, 2/04, the car had brake problems again at 7400 miles. This time honda "resurfaced" the rotors and said the pads were fine. How can pads be fine if they are harming the rotors? The car is still unsafe when braking from highway speeds. Honda says that it is my fault! I have been driving since 1989, never gone through brakes in under 30k miles. It is now 6/04, car has 11,500 miles, and the brakes still don't work right! Honda needs to replace pads and rotors with redesigned safe parts, asap!
Started feeling vibration when braking at 45mph before 10,000 miles. Technician looked at it, determined the rotors were warped, but brake pads were fine. After research, found this was a recurring problem among owners of 2003 accord, v6 and 4-cyl. (mine is 4cyl). Seems like honda has a problem!
During driving in freeway speeds experience shaking steering wheel and took it to the dealer. They told me it was a balence, that did not correct the problem. I came back the following week later, told them to check my brakes because I thought that was the problem it turns out that they were warped. The dealer replaced the pads and turned the rotors but told that it was a one time only under warranty, and that it happend because of my driving and my constant braking, that made me upset because they questioned how I drive. This has never happend to me under just a year of use I strongly disagree.
Rotors warped after 8000 miles. Had to replace pads and rotors at 15000 miles. Dealer admitted there was an issue with brakes on this car, but honda won't do anything about it.
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