I believe the 2001 Honda Accord LX, 4 cyl has problems with the brake system. I bought car new in November 2000 and have changed the rotors 3 times, and the brake pads 5 times. I just had new rotors and pads put on last summer, and when the Honda dealership was checking my car for another problem, they discovered that the new rotors were warped and the pads wore out. I am wondering if the entire braking system is not working properly, which causes the front pads and rotors to wear down prematurely. The back drums have been replaced one time. It seems that for some reason when I use the brakes the front brakes are doing all the work. Nobody can figure out why.

- Willow Springs, NC, USA

In November 2002, I discovered a problem with my automatic transmission in my 2001 Honda Accord. Subsequent to this date I had three transmission replacements, all unsuccessful. Two of my transmissions did not last longer than a week before they were diagnosed with transmission failure. Honda is unwilling to deal with this problem and has been difficult to reach. The service staff continually tries to tell me that the problem is "in my head", yet they continue to replace my transmission unit on each visit. If you have a problem with your 2001/2002 model please file a complaint with the BBB auto line, the bureau of automotive repair, or the new motor vehicle board, this is the only way that Honda will become responsive to this problem. Although they extended the warranty on all transmission to 100,000 miles, this only covers 100,000 miles on the odometer not on the life of the new transmission. How can I make Honda accountable for my unsafe vehicle? they are not responsive in any way!

- San Leandro, CA, USA