Premature brake and rotor wear had to replace within 46,000 miles.
2008 Honda Accord brakes complaints
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2008 honda accord. Got only 25,000 miles. A couple of months ago, some weird noise came up and it is very annoying. I can not brake the car normally. Something is wrong with the brake system and it is very dangerous.
It appears that the 2008 honda accord was equipped with defective/wrong fitting rear brakes. My accord was no exception. When your rear brakes are worn out at 15000 miles and they go before the front ones do, something is definitely wrong. Honda will not accept any type of responsibilty. I only hope/pray that no one is injured or killed because of their defective product.
I purchase a brand new 2008 honda accord. The vehicle was purchase in december 2008. The vehicle was purchase at paragon honda in queens, new york. When the vehicle had approximately 9000 miles I had to replaced first the rear brakes at time of inspection, six months later the front brakes were down to the metal. I complaint to brooklyn honda I was told that they had no other customer complaints. Today is the 24th day of october 2011, the sensor on the rear brakes is giving the warning. The vehicle only has 18000 miles. No thought that honda made a mistake on the 2008 accord brakes, they do not want to accept the blame.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a voluntary recall involving the rear brake pads. The technicians replaced the rear brake pads. After the repair the contact experienced a failure with the rear brakes. While driving at any speed and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would hesitate to stop and exhibit an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rear brake pads were replaced a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
My 2008 honda accord only have 25000 miles on it and recently when trying to slow down/braking the RPM/engine revs up and the car accelerate while trying to stop. I drove it last weekend for about 2hrs it happened over 5 times.
Honda accord, 2008, rear brake system defective. Honda has knowledge of issue. Rear breaks on 2008-2009 accords wear our before 25k miles. Rear breaks replaced at 27k mile and now needed again at 55k miles. Honda is aware of issue with there breaking system and will not recall their vehicles. They are paying for 1 time breaks as part of their class action suit, but will not fix the root cause of the issue. After the brakes are replaced 1 time its up to the car owner to keep paying for and replacing their brakes every 15-25k miles. This needs to be a recall issue and fixed properly, no matter what the cost to honda. Rear brakes cannot go bad this quickly. Please check forms such as carcomplaints.com for validity of claims from many honda accord owners nationwide.
The complaint I had with the vehicle is that the brakes wore out way before what is usually expected of their normal life. At 22,000 I could barely hear an audible high-pitched sound. At 25,000, when I took it in for routine servicing, I was informed that the brake pads were worn down to less than 2/32 and that the rivets on the pads were scoring the rotors and it was needing a complete brake job. I felt this was rapid wear and after reading comments from other honda owners found there may have been engineering issues with the brake system stemming from an"enhancement" and redesign of the brake system.
Premature failure of rear brake pads.
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.
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.
2008 honda accord. Consumer states problems with rear brakes *tgw the consumer stated the rear brakes had to be replaced five times and the front brakes have never been replaced. The dealer informed the consumer they installed the pads with more metal and they should last longer.
Brakes 2nd issue with the same problem there was a recall in 2009 but honda never admitted that they were @ fault there is no way I can afford to go through this again 'im informing you of this time because I don't want to have an accident or incident honda should cover the repair costs and repair correctly I entered more info about this on beef. Www.carcomplaints.com please help 2008 honda accord 20k first occurrence now 40k 2nd occurrence along with four new tires needed @ 30k this is unheard of this is my third vehicle and 2nd honda purchase brakes, brakes, tires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that when driving at speeds above 50 MPH, the steering wheel would shake excessively. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the front rotors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 25,406.
Premature brake pad wear on my 2008 honda accord -- the rear pads need replacement at 25,000 miles.
Owning 2008 honda accord rear brakes needed to be replace under class action suit dealer replacement would be 450.00 and reimbursement 150.00. This doesn`t sound like good customer relations .. I could buy pads for 38.00 and replace them myself as I have done for years as a fleet mechanic.if store bought pads prematurely wear out they have limited lifetime warranty for replacement. The only thing ...stopping ....u and your family from serious injuries would be good brakes..honda needs to come up with better idea for future car buyers also rear shock had broken dealer did replace with no problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the rear brakes had to be replaced four times within two years. The second time the brakes were replaced, the contact was advised by the dealer that the previous brake pads were inferior. The contact then spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the cable to the emergency brake would need to be released slightly, but there was no way to make the correction. The contact also stated that the door latches were also replaced several times. The failure mileage was 18,822 and the current mileage was 48,569.
Need assistance in a matter that has been settled through a class action suit filed against honda in sept/09, which I just found out about on 4/25/11. I never received a notification, but I was made aware of the class action after attempting to make a call to the company?s complaint hotline to verify if there had been other complaints about premature wearing of the rear brakes as this was my 3rd replacement. My replacement equaled out to around every 25,000 to 30,000 miles. If you know anything about brakes and how they work if driven appropriately typically your front breaks wear first and your rear can last anywhere between 50,000 and 70, 000 miles. Since I have owned this vehicle I have replaced the front brakes one time and changed my rear brakes 3 times (currently I have 94,000 highway miles) if you ask any mechanic they will tell you that the life expectancy of the rear brakes should last at least 2 to 3 times longer than the front brakes. I have proof that there were no significant changes in the life of the new brake pads honda created to correct the problem. Not knowing of the class action I never submitted a claim for a reimbursement, but I found that honda had already started using the new brakes stated in the claim. The defective brakes lasted 30,000, and new brakes lasted exactly the same. I then I am stuck paying maintenance fees for a defective electronic braking distribution system, for as long as I own the vehicle; new brakes and possible rotor damage every 30,000 miles. I have tried to resolve this with honda and the attorneys who represented the customers, with no resolution. All I am asking is for 100% correction in the defective braking system.
Took car in for oil change and found out rear brake pads and rotors needed replacement at 16,000 miles!
Rear brake pads have prematurely worn out at 22000 miles and again at 46000. Dealer admitted to knowing about the design flaw. I was charged $350 by the dealer to do the repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact noticed that there was premature brake wear in the rear of the vehicle. The rotors and brake pads were replaced at 19,600 and less than a year later, the rear brakes need to be replaced again. The dealer was contacted but provided no further assistance. The manufacturer informed the contact about a class action settlement that would enable him to receive a refund and the contact mailed in the necessary forms and was awaiting a response. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 19,600.
Our 2008 honda accord has needed new brake pads 3 times in 3 years. We had the new-improved brake pads added last year but one year later we are in need of new ones again. They are now paper thin. Honda will not pay the full amount even though the new pads were said to last longer than the old. Obviously this is not the case. We have a 4-year old daughter and purchased the honda with the intent of having a safe car. This is not safe and is uncalled for. The settlement that exists is not enough and there should be a recall of these brake pads. We do not expect to purchase another accord (or honda for that matter) again if this is how things are handled. The safety of drivers is supposed to be the number one priority but this is obviously not the case.
I recently brought my car a 2008 honda accord to the honda dealer for an oil change. The dealer told me my car needed rear brakes. I have less than 15,000 miles on the car please help not sure what to do to be a part of the class action lawsuit. It cost me almost $300 to replace the damage parts with resurfacing, labor and parts. I am very disappointed with honda. Thank you
Tl*the contact owns 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that she had to replace the brakes and the rotors twice in less than a year. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who told her that the the brakes and the rotors had to replaced again. Manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired a third time. The failure and current mileage was 59,000.
Rear brakes failed at 19,300 original miles. New brake pads needed to installed due to premature brake wear. Updated 03/10/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact engaged the brakes but there was no response. He then attempted to reengage the brakes and the vehicle began to decelerate. The failure would occur sporadically over a period of eight months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer then reviewed the vehicle computer system and was able to locate the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,600 and the current mileage was 39,000. The VIN was not available.
After noticing a squealing sound coming from my rear tires, I went to my mechanic to have it checked out and was told I needed new rear brakes. My 2008 honda accord only had 37,000 miles on it and I had to replace the rear brakes pads for a total of $140 out of my pocket!
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed an excessive amount of brake dust located on the rear wheels. The contact also stated while braking at any speed that it felt as though the rear brakes were pulling on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the brakes exhibited normal wear and tear. The rear brake pads were replaced. Approximately one year later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage is 50,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/02/11
The brakes on my car wore out around 18,000 miles and needed replacing. My car now has about 50,000 miles and the brakes need replacing again. My previous car did not need a brake change until 110,000 miles.
Metal rear brake rotor were unusually rusted and corroded on both the outer edge and inner areas. There was no corrosion on the area which was touched by brake pads.
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