Issue ID | 1055936 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10578401 |
Manufacurer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 04/04/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased my 2010 honda accord new 2/2010. I've completed all the necessary maintenance requirements & get my oil changed every 3 months despite what honda recommends. After hearing a mild grinding sound in the passenger rear tire, i thought it was some dirt/pebble. To my surprise, my mechanic told me my rear brakes were worn down & needed to be replaced at 35,000 mi. My mechanic said he had similar experiences w/ other honda customers. I replaced the rear brake pads w/ aftermarket brake pads because my mechanic believed they were superior to the honda brake pads. The front brakes have 80% life. I've never had to replace my brakes on my previous cars w/ mileage under 55,000. I started my research on the internet afterwards & found the 2010 honda class-action law suit regarding the rear brakes on specific yrs of the honda accord. Honda was not required to issue a recall on the rear brakes. Honda accord brake pads should last up to 70,000 miles. Unfortunately the repair deadline & eligibility included brake pads replaced with honda brake pads & installation of those brake pads within 3 yrs of when the car was first sold. I've owned my accord for 4 yrs & i replaced the brake pads w/ aftermarket pads. Since i have little recourse other than to write honda or go to the local service dept, i opted to share my experience w/ other consumers, rather then remain silent & frustrated. I doubt i'll make any progress w/ contacting honda. I truly enjoy my honda accord & its performance. I am extremely disappointed w/ honda & their lack of commitment to customer satisfaction & resolving an inferior part issue that is clearly their responsibility as noted w/ all the online customer documentation. Honda has forced their customers to pay for their mistake, refusing to take ownership of a costly, extremely, premature automotive repair. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35560 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHICO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1HGCP3F83AAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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