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2006 Honda Accord brakes problems

53 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 28,431. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
53
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
28,431
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    10
  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    4
  • Pedals and linkages
    1
  • Indicator light
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Accord brakes problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Honda Accord brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Braking PerformanceOpened November 18, 2010, closed December 14, 2011

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) 10329383 alleging ineffective braking performance of the Honda Accord Hybrid vehicle while driving over rumble strips along side of the highway and simultaneously attempting to the brake.The petitioner alleges this began a chain of events, where the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, the passenger attempted to stop the vehicle by pulling the parking brake and eventually the vehicle crossing over into traffic flowing in the opposite direction.The result was a crash fatally injuring the passenger and severely injuring the petitioner and two occupants of another vehicle. During the defect petition review, ODI analyzed complaints involving similarly equipped Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles and first and second generation Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles, reviewed data provided to ODI by Honda in response to an information request letter and performed testing of braking performance of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicle at the federal safety agency's Vehicle Research and Test Center in East Liberty, Ohio.Based on this review, ODI does not believe additional investigation is likely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied.This action does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.For more information, see the Federal Register notice in the DP10-004 file (www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/defects).

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What 2006 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 6, 2025 · Brakes, Transmission · CA · crash

The federal safety agency id#89 there is a line up stop & go for pick up item , so it shift nutrual an d from time to time as like on line loading. All of the certain, the car speed up, I can not stop it by apply the brake, it happen 2 times. It was out of my control. "unexpected vehicle movement increases (the risk of a crash )or personal injury to persons within the path of arol ling vehicle. " I am hitting vichle in front and cause of damage my vechicle too the car I drive a serious damage radiator condensor damage, frame was bent to 45 degree hitting radiator cooltant leaking. Software need to be upgrade is unkown to me, I have no idea until now.

Filed Aug 24, 2023 · Brakes · NJ

The AC DELCO brake pads were reported to be designed for use on the front calipers of a 2006 Honda Accord. While performing a routine brake caliper cleaning and inspection, I observed that the friction material completely separated from the metal backing plate on the passenger outboard brake pad. Additionally, an area near the top portion of the friction material cracked, forming an approximate one inch vertical tear through the pad. The crack was missing approximately 4 to 5 millimeters of friction material across horizontally (i.e., it was possible to look through it). Separation of the friction material from the backing plate appeared to be partially from corrosion/rust that was able to occur behind the friction material; between it and the metal backing plate. The two points at which protrusions from the friction material attached to the backing plate experienced shear and were completely severed. This resulted in diminished braking capacity and may have contributed to a minor accident as the car was not braking as effectively or responsively as usual.

Filed Feb 18, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Steering wheel fluids causing the car not to turn well.I have had it checked out at the dealership honda world also the brakes have been changed but feel when I stop they tend to rolling.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 56,000 miles · CA

The local honda dealership wanted me to pay $1700 for a fault in the bark sensor, this has continued to be a trend with this vehicle

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 128,709 miles · CA · crash

I backup up in a parking lot and when I took my foot off of the brake the car went full throttle in reverse and hit a cement structure behind me and kept hitting it. My brakes did nothing to stop the repeated collisions so I put the car into drive and it went full throttle across the parking lot and was going to go off a cliff and yet I had no brakes. The only control I had was steering. I was going with a full throttle and managed to steer away from the cliff and a building and headed towards a chain link fence to try to stop my travel. It did not stop me because the car was going so fast. It went through the fence and the yard and then through the next fence and was then airborne between the trees till I hit the ground at a 45 degree angle which was about 15 feet lower. Then continued to speed across a field till it got caught in a ditch. I had no brakes during the entire incident...updated 08/27/15 *bf updated 12/3/15

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Brakes · 109,000 miles · DC

While driving down the road and approaching a stop sign, I pressed my brakes and noticed that my vehicle did not stop immediately. I had to put more pressure on my brakes than normally needed. This is not the first time that I experienced this issue. I believe that honda accord brakes wear too quickly. Please look into this issue, it is a serious safety concern.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 106,190 miles · GA

1.) every time I tap my brakes in an attempt to slow down when on the highway, the front end of the car starts shaking. I had new tires put on, the breaks replaced and had the rotors checked. I had a check performed on the front end and the mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes, front alignment or my tires. 2.) the cars shakes when I apply the breaks when slowing down while traveling at high speed. I had the suspension checked and nothing was noted out of the ordinary. 3.) when I start the car, the airbag light comes on stays on. Other times when I start the car. The airbag light comes on and goes off.

Filed Dec 20, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 70,000 miles · NM

When nearing a stop and trying to make a right turn, it will make a sound... Then keeps going before actually stopping... Increasing risk of hitting car in front. Also when on the highway, car will want to kind of stall out die. Maybe a short circuit or something that is defective.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD · crash · 1 injury

From the driver's statement to the police on the day of the accident (from the police report): I was trying to park my car there were some cars in front and back but there was a lot of space. All of a sudden my car jumped and rushed and suddenly go fast. It went forward at a fast speed. I didn't see anyone else because I was trying to keep the car in the street and [not] going into any other cars. I had crossed the street down, I don't know what cross street. At the cross street my car hit another car.? From a witness statement to the police (from the police report): I observed a ... Sedan coming from the north squealing its tires, racing past us spreading smoke. The woman behind the wheel appeared agitated and was attempting to get around the sedan to her left? She passed the car at ... And appeared to pick up speed. From another witness statement to the police (from the police report): while there, he heard the sound of tires screeching north on his location. He immediately looked behind him and observed that v1 was approaching southbound ... Creating a cloud of grey smoke due to its front tires spinning. From another witness statement to the police (from the police report) the tire of the vehicle was smoking and left skid marks on the road.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and entering a parking space, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and jumped a nearby curb. The brakes did not respond to deceleration attempts and crashed into several bushes and a sign. Upon coming to a stop, the contact was able to resume operation as normal. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Questions about the 2006 Honda Accord brakes

Does the 2006 Honda Accord have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Honda Accord, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Honda Accord brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 28,431 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda Accord brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have bad brakes?

The Honda Accord model years with the most brakes complaints are 2008 (577 complaints), 2018 (260 complaints) and 2009 (236 complaints).

Other 2006 Honda Accord problems

Airbags 130Transmission 50Steering 48Electrical 42Engine 40Acceleration 24Tires 20Visibility 20Body 19Lights 13Suspension 9Driver assistance 7Seat belts 7Locks 5Fuel system 4Seats 4Wheels 4

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