2008 Honda Accord: brake failure

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 1 miles · PA · fire

Car caught fire doors locked would not let me out.car shut off no brakes.

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Brakes · 26,288 miles · NV

Having tires replaced tech noted rear brakes worn to need replacement. Work completed on 09 sep 2011. Tires rotated on 29 january 2014. Tech advised brake replacement. Mileage 45,715. This is a known issue with this model/year accord. Less than 20k on second brake job - both sets rear brake failure of "normal" mileage given reasonable use.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 138,000 miles · TN · crash

I have been having problems with the brakes since it was purchased in march 2011. The brakes pads were replaced on the front and back twice since I bought the car. The rotors were turned this year. The car would not stop and constantly made noises. A week ago, I was involved in a car accident because my brakes failed.

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 58,000 miles · NY

I bought this car pre owned at 15k the back brake went out on this car after 1year at 24k I replace brake myself I was curious why would a back brake wear out so fast on doing online lookup I found numerous owners had the same problem so I called honda regional office and I given a refund for the expense. Now last year june I notice cold rattle start on my engine and now is progressively getting louder. I did a look up online and my mechanic said it vtc ( variable timing control ) actuator was found to be defective. I think honda should replace this since my car now has 80k miles I might be out of warranty.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Brakes · 21,286 miles · NJ

Rear brakes failed at 21,000 miles. We purchased the car new and have very low mileage. The rear brakes needed to be completely replaced.

Filed Aug 5, 2011 · Brakes · 45,080 miles · GA

2008 honda accord. After approximately 45,000 miles the rear brake pads were declared worn out by the local honda dealer, the front brakes however were deemed in "good condition" and needed no maintenance, we have discovered this rear brake problem, known to the honda , is a known defect in materials, discovered through a class action law suit that has been settled out of court. The reason for the premature rear brake failure however is still unknown to honda owners. Despite the known defect honda has failed to recall these vehicles and has not notified the owners though its "honda owner link website" or any other official honda notifications. Honda states it relies on the company that brought the law suit to notify hondas customers. This would represent an attempt to shift responsibility to a third company for honda's known defect in its rear brakes. It is still unknown whether it is a material or system problem with the electronic brake distribution system. Many owners are unaware of this safety defect in their vehicles braking system. Honda dealers are also reluctant to discuss this problem. These vehicles need to be recalled for brake pad replacement and or ebd adjustments to prevent premature rear brake failures. Honda also needs to take immediate action to notify the owners of affected vehicles.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 15,000 miles · MD

I purchased a new 2008 honda accord from what is now known as bel air honda. I had less than 50,000 miles when I had two sets of rear brake pads replaced. The 2nd set was replaced with a 3rd. At approx. 37,000 miles and the replacement was at my expense. The first two times I was reimbursed for the install, but the 3rd time the dealer and honda said sorry this ones on you. I feel this expenditure should not have been mine to pay. In less than 50,000 miles I had two power steering pumps replaced. The 4th time the steering box also was damaged and it to replaced. This last time I was told this again was my expense so again their problem became mine. This time the dealer, bel air honda said lucky I bought the extended warranty or the cost to me would have been approximately $1,600.00. My worry is that I could have a steering or brake failure while on the interstate causing an injury to me or someone else. I have voiced my concerns to both american honda and bel air honda. They blame one another regarding the mechanical failures to my car. The dealer said honda sent them defective parts and honda said its a install problem. I have sent and spoke to many representatives of honda motors and there response to me amounted to them suggesting things will be getting better and hang in there. So I have a car that I feel unsafe driving that no one seems to be concerned with. Their philosophy seems to be, get it repaired and maybe you'll have better luck next time. My honda is true and its been a total sad experience for me. Their the goliath and I'm david with no recourse to the total disregard to my on problem. Honda probably has a good track record, but if you are having a serious problem with their car like I have, you get no satisfactory help from the automobile giant. There is a lot more to this sorry situation, but I am or will go over the limit I am allowed in this complaint memo. Your help in getting my story told will be appreciated. Updated ivoq 09/07/11.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Brakes · 19,300 miles · VA

Rear brakes failed at 19,300 original miles. New brake pads needed to installed due to premature brake wear. Updated 03/10/11

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Brakes · 300 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel started to shake and the rear brakes made a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians replaced the rear brakes. The failure occurred five times. The vehicle was repaired four times. The contact stated due to the problem with the brakes the rotors also needed to be replaced the last time the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the brakes failed without warning making it difficult for the vehicle to stop. The manufacturer was contacted and reimbursed half of what was spent on repairs. The last time the failure occurred the brakes were repaired but the rotors were not. The approximate failure mileage was 300.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · 5,000 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

2008 honda accord. Consumer writes regarding airbag not deploying during accident *tgw the consumer was hit on the left side by a small truck. The driver of the truck was traveling twice the speed limit. *jb the consumer stated the brakes on his vehicle were defective. An engineer suggested that the front and rear brakes be replaced. But, when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, the rotors were cut down, which had already been done twice in the past. And the front was cut down once. The consumer stated the rotors are extremely thin now. *jb the consumer stated at 5,000 miles, the brakes began to grind and rumble with a loss of braking ability. Updated 01/14/11.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 30,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. As she was driving 45 MPH there was a grinding noise when shifting from second to third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the third gear grind synco was worn out. The dealer informed her that this was a part of the automatic transmission and it will be repaired under the warranty. She also stated that she had brake failure as she depressed the brakes when they extended to the floor. The dealer had to replace the brake pads at her expense for $116. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to any of these failures. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · FL

2008 honda accord coupe has completely worn rear brake pads at 26k miles. I strongly feel that honda should recall and replace at no cost to owner,. I strongly disagree that a class action lawsuit is just and fair to the owners of these vehicles and does not adequately compensate the vehicle owners but merely unjustly enriches a lawfirm. Action by the nhsta is mandated here to protect the consumer from premature brake failure and undue economic loss.