Honda Accord Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 1,101 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Honda Accord across 30 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (249). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (8% of reports).
- 1,101service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 101mention a crash
- 45mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 86 of 1,101 complaints (8%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 82 of 1,101 complaints (7%)
- Collision mitigation: mentioned in 72 of 1,101 complaints (7%)
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 65 of 1,101 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Honda Accord at $1,350, and half of them between $620 and $2,650.
Based on 37 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 558 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,101 complaints, 101 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 45 an injury.
Honda Accord service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 7 | 8% | 10,045 |
| 2024 Accord | 11 | 7% | 11,500 |
| 2023 Accord | 15 | 18% | — |
| 2022 Accord | 16 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Accord | 28 | 12% | 38,000 |
| 2020 Accord | 56 | 15% | 8,000 |
| 2019 Accord | 82 | 12% | 7,850 |
| 2018 Accord | 249 | 13% | 12,021 |
| 2017 Accord | 43 | 8% | 16,199 |
| 2016 Accord | 30 | 5% | 16,000 |
| 2015 Accord | 36 | 6% | 36,500 |
| 2014 Accord | 112 | 11% | 58,000 |
| 2013 Accord | 111 | 8% | 15,000 |
| 2012 Accord | 36 | 10% | 21,457 |
| 2011 Accord | 8 | 3% | 29,287 |
| 2010 Accord | 59 | 10% | 35,780 |
| 2009 Accord | 51 | 7% | 39,855 |
| 2008 Accord | 56 | 4% | 54,548 |
| 2007 Accord | 16 | 3% | 71,000 |
| 2006 Accord | 10 | 2% | 106,190 |
| 2005 Accord | 13 | 2% | 83,000 |
| 2004 Accord | 9 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2003 Accord | 14 | 1% | 111,000 |
| 2002 Accord | 8 | 1% | 122,868 |
| 2001 Accord | 4 | 0% | 190,000 |
| 2000 Accord | 7 | 1% | 141,610 |
| 1999 Accord | 7 | 1% | 128,000 |
| 1998 Accord | 4 | 0% | 108,000 |
| 1997 Accord | 2 | 0% | 93,850 |
| 1995 Accord | 1 | 0% | 71,035 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Model years: 2022
Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
ABS module failed due to solder point failing. The brakes stoped working as well as all safety features such as FCS and LDW
VSA Module failure There appears to be thousands of owners of Honda Accords 2013 that have this component fail. It appears that the country of Thailand was able to get Honda to do a recall on this part in their country. The repair cost is is greater than $4,000 (USD). Please research this issue and…
While driving my Honda on a highway at approximately 65 mph after rainfall, I experienced a serious and potentially life-threatening safety failure. Without warning, the steering wheel suddenly became locked/restricted, making it extremely difficult to control the vehicle. At the same time…
ABS, TIRE PRESSURE (FLASHING FOR 1ST MINUTE OR SO), POWER STEERING, & TRACTION CONTROL warning lights all came on. Points to ABS control unit failure. I had to panic stop the other day to avoid hitting a squirrel, & the wheels locked & the car skidded -- no ABS pulsing of the brakes. I understand…
I have received a warning on my dashboard "FCW SYSTEM FAILED" at 106,000 miles. It is available for inspection upon request. I am now at 108,000 miles and I am fearful of my safety when driving on the highway and especially during bad, rainy, snowy weather. This puts me and others on the road at…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Accords have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,101 owner complaints about service brakes for the Honda Accord. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Accord service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Honda Accord?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $620 and $2,650), from 37 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Honda Accord?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 86 of 1,101 complaints, followed by “abs module” (82).
Other Honda Accord problems
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- Air Bags problems (3,915)
- Power Train problems (3,688)
- Engine problems (2,241)
- Steering problems (1,608)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,430)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,099)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (958)
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