4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,624 miles

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problem #3

Jun 012010

Accord

  • 37,873 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact was driving at 65 mph when the left rear wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to skid. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the caliper had locked up. The dealer also stated that there was a class action lawsuit for the brake pads but not the calipers. The current and failure mileages were 37,873.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 012010

Accord

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving he heard a grinding noise, but he did not have problems with the vehicle stopping when he applied the brake. He took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that both rear caliper were rusted and it was because he didn't drive the vehicle enough. The dealer stated that they could remove the rust. He took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated the calipers were build with defective metal and that is why the calipers rusted. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000, and the current mileage was 21,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Milton, DE, USA

problem #1

Aug 202009

Accord

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while applying pressure on the break, she experienced squealing and reduced breaking capability. Break failure can cause an increase in the vehicles stopping distance which increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a technician concluded that the calipers and rear break system needed to be repaired. As of current date no repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 12,000.

- Stanford, CT, USA