2009 Honda Accord: brake failure

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Brakes · TX

I installed (2) identical Advance Auto Parts Platinum rear brake rotors on my vehicle. Both rotors were installed at the same time, in the same manner, and under normal conditions. After approximately (1) mile of normal driving on of the rear brake rotors catastrophically failed by completely separating at the hat (the center mounting section). The opposite side rear rotor, installed at the same time, did not fail. The failure occurred without warning and resulted in immediate loss of braking integrity at that wheel. This type of structural failure presents a significant safety risk, including the potential for sudden brake loss, wheel lockup, or loss of vehicle control. The vehicle was not being driven aggressively, and there were no abnormal conditions prior to the failure. The failed rotor has been preserved and is available for inspection. Photographs documenting the separation are also available. A brake rotor should not experience complete structural separation under normal driving conditions, especially immediately after installation. This appears to be a manufacturing or material defect that poses a serious safety hazard. I am submitting this complaint to document the defect and to help prevent potential injury or accidents involving similar components.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Brakes · 39,855 miles · VA

Premature failure of rear brake pads and rotors @40k miles. Just outside limits of honda brake settlement. Rear brakes failed again at 100k with pads, rotors, and 1 caliper needing replacement.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Suspension · 210,000 miles · AL · crash

Last monday morning, I drove on a 2-lane neighborhood road at 25mph since it was raining. My car suddenly lost control. I touched the brakes. However, the brakes did not work anymore. The windshield started fog immediately. I could not see anything while my car still moved forwarded. I forced the speed shaft into the park position. My car stopped on the opposite lane. Luckily, there was no vehicle from the opposite direction. I was safe. The accident location is one mile away from interstate. If this happed on the interstate, tragedy would be inevitable. After my car was towed to the body shop, I found that the right-front lower control arm was fractured at the bushing location. The fracture section was not new at all. It is a typical stress corrosion fracture over years. It should start at the original defect. I called honda accord manufacturing USA last friday. They denied discussing how this part was failed offered no assistance.

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 37,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda accord. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated above 100 MPH for two miles or longer. The contact applied both feet on the brake pedal. The vehicle shook aggressively and continued to increase in speed. The contact was alone on the road and noticed that the brake pedal went to the floor but did not slow down the vehicle. The contact was able to change gears to neutral. The vehicle made a loud abnormal noise and was able to gradually decelerate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Brakes · MD · crash

The car would not brake, the emergency brake did not work, car would not park. Car kept rolling.

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Brakes · 20,085 miles · NY

This is the second honda accord that I have bought that had premature brake failure. The first honda accord 1996 had to have new rear brakes and pads at around 20,000 miles. This 2009 honda accord had premature brake failure at 21,085. This is not acceptable!! The bill was 409.24 + tax. Absolutely ridiculous!!!

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · FL

Intermittent scraping sound from rear of 2009 accord lx-p <20,000 mi. Increased frequency over time. Took to the dealer where purchased who replaced both rear brake pads (old parts not available) and resurfaced both rear rotors for a cost of $250 - declaired not covered by warranty. Internet research and notification of a class action lawsuit for this rear brake failure indicates this is a common problem for specific honda and accura models. I contend that honda is aware of this problem since they have devised (but not delivered to dealers as yet) a replacement set of brake pads. Also this is indeed a safety problem since both rear brake pads were at zero pad life remaining and rotors were damaged per the dealer service techs. That means to me that my accord had only 1/2 the designed braking ability which was engineered for this car - making the car unsafe in any emergency braking situation.

Filed May 7, 2010 · Brakes · 20,500 miles · FL

My fiance' purchased a 2009 honda accord ex 4 door sedan. She complained about a month ago that she started hearing a high pitched squeal coming from the rear. She had about 19k miles on it so I was bewildered what it could be saying it can't be brakes so it must be a bearing problem. I took it to the dealer, where he reported I needed brakes. He said "honda admits they might have an engineering problem with the brakes with premature failure, but won't admit it." service rep stated that the pads especially in the rear are far too small to handle the weight of the car so they wear especially faster than other vehicles. He stated they did a modification by adding a steel sensor so the owner knows when they are getting low. He wouldn't admit that before the modification, there were no sensors on the brakes people would be metal to metal and not know it because of the extremely low miles of wear. Online reports put brake failures for this model starting from 2008 anywhere from 14k to 21k. See your own site here: http://www.lemonlawclaims.com/honda%20accord%20brake%20problem.htm question is: in acknowledgement of toyota's current safety issues, when are you going to call honda front and center to address their cavalier attitude to this issue? Honda's catatonic movement addressing this issue implies they are more concerned with revenue for repairs than safety for it's owners. This is going on now for 2 model years! When I left the dealer, I still heard a squeal when I hit the brakes. I went back and took the technician who did the brakes for a test drive. He said I needed the front's replaced too. That is over $400 for brakes and the car is only 1 year old. Once again, honda is more concerned over repair revenue than passenger safety. How many people have died from brake failure in late model hondas? Fyi: there was another woman waiting in the dealer lounge with me... Her 2009 accord had 19k miles and she was told she needed brakes on all 4 wheels.

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Brakes · CT

Complete rear disc brake failure on a honda accord 2009 with approximately 20,000 miles. Replaced rotors and brake pads by a firestone repair shop, as dealer was not open on a saturday. In the 2 days time we heard a noise coming from the rear of the car, the noise increased by about 300%. Brakes were down to the metal. Front brakes were fine. We kept the parts and are reporting to a honda dealer in danbury, ct. This sat. May 1, 2010.