E brake failed three times since owning car in 8 years. Rear left brake rotor stuck brake pads burning replaced 4 times in 8 years Is this much recurrence dangerous?
2010 honda Accord brakes problems
moderate 115 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
115
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN UNEVENLY AT 8,000 MILES? INBOARD BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO < 1 MM WHERE THE INBOARD PADS WERE STILL AT 3.5 MM COSTING $ 220 BRAKE JOB. THIS WAS BROUGHT UP TO THE POWAY CALIFORNIAL HONDA SERVICE ADVISOR, SERVICE MANAGER AND SERVICE DIRECTOR WHO ALL STOOD BY THE INITIAL RESPONSE GIVEN "IT'S NORMAL". *TR
WHEN I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICING TO THE OPEN ROAD HONDA (RT 1S) IN NJ, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE REAR BRAKE PAD IS HEAVY AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I DROVE THE CAR MOSTLY HIGHWAYS DURING MY PREVIOUS JOB FOR MOST OF THE MILES AND I DIDN'T EVEN APPLY MUCH BRAKES AND NOW THE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE REAR BRAKE PAD IS GONE AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER THE FRONT PAD IS AS G…
I OWN A 2010 ACCORD WITH 11000 MILES ON IT, 9 MONTHS OLD. THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WORN OUT AND THE DEALER WONT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL COST $199+TAX AND I HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE SERVICE STATION FOR 3 DAYS FOR THE PART TO BE STOCKED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, A SCREECHING NOISE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME A LEFT TURN WAS INTENDED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMA…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2010 honda Accord?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 115 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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