Brake Grinding Noise problems of the 2008 Honda Accord

This is a safety raised issue on a 2008 Accord-lxp that I purchased used (which had about 29k originally when I purchased it as a certified Honda Accord) from herb chambers boston. Since I purchased the car, I started hearing an odd grinding noise when starting the car on cold days - Honda said just keep oil full. I then find out that a recall had been issued to fix the oil consumption, that Honda had finally agreed there was an issue with the engine design and would fix it and at the same time would not cause other issues to emerge such as vtc and the timing chain issues. Recently my engine light came on, I started researching the problem. It was the first time I knew about the following issues which I will be detailing/describing below. Results were bad: a timing chain failure. My car has stopped in the middle of road causing a very dangerous situation which could led to me losing my life. Not, only that, when I tried to just drive the car a mile back to my house it was accelerating and decelerating by it self. In addition, I decided to take it to the dealership for a diagnoses, I almost ended up in couple accidents. The car was uncontrollable and won't stop and the brakes won¿t respond due to issues caused by oil consumption, to vtc actuator to a timing chain failure: the car keep accelerating and decelerating by it self on the road or highway. Note: ideally the timing chain should not fail on 58k miles. Simplified sequence of problems: oil consumption issue vtc (valve timing control) actuator timing chain (either loose or broken) safety issue.

When I apply my brakes I hear a grinding noise. It doesn't happen all of the time. . It is intermittent. I have taken it to the Honda dealership twice and both times they have told me they don't see or hear anything that might be wrong. They drive it for about a mile. Naturally, it usually happens on the weekend when the dealership service department is closed.

My car is 2008 Honda Accord model and started making squeaking and grinding noise since sept. 2010 it comes on and off as I was driving and getting worst everyday. It was so loud noise so I took it to Hondawest here in las vegas,nv and they said my rear brakes were gone. So I had it fix and paid $249. 12 yesterday oct. 4 it only have 21,394 miles .

My Honda rear brake pads were prematurely worn out . In last 2 and a half year I had less than 29,000 miles on the car. However rear brake pads were worn out and I could hear huge grinding noise from the back . I went to the Honda dealer and have them replace the brake pads. However, it cost me $218. 15 usd and lot of agony and issues while driving car.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 55 mph he heard a loud grinding noise near the right rear brakes when they were engaged. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced both rear rotors and brake pads. The failure mileage was 16,760 and the current mileage was 16,810.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting a grinding noise when the brake was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was located as the rear brake pads wearing prematurely. The dealer replaced the brake pads twice, but the failure was not corrected. The rear brake continued to make a grinding noise and wear prematurely. The contact also stated that the front brakes were exhibiting a grinding noise, but the dealer polished and scraped the front brake pads and the grinding noise was corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,096, and the current mileage was 42,920.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a voluntary recall involving the rear brake pads. The technicians replaced the rear brake pads. After the repair the contact experienced a failure with the rear brakes. While driving at any speed and depressing the brakes, the vehicle would hesitate to stop and exhibit an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rear brake pads were replaced a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

I own a 2008 Honda Accord with 24k miles on it. I took it to my dealer because I heard a metal grinding noise from the rear passenger wheel. The dealer notified me that the rear brakes on my vehicle had less than 2mm of brake pad remaining which I validated with a visual inspection. My front brakes had just over 8mm of brake pads remaining (normal wear). It is clear that this is a manufacturers default in either the brake pads or design. I am concerned that this could become a safety issue since it is not a reasonable deduction by most owners of a 2008 Honda Accord that brake pads would wear out within `20k miles and ignore the symptoms. The dealer charged me $150 to replace the brake pads.

I purchased a 2008 Honda Accord in February 2008. I started experiencing break noises around 10000 miles, I contacted Honda regarding the concerns. Honda assured me that this was because the breaks get wet during rain and washing. Wrong, after I refused to accept this as an answer, at 12,000 mi I demanded a recheck by Honda. I was then informed that a rock was enlodged in the wheel. Liar, at 13,000mi, after another trip to Honda because I was now hearing grinding noises when backing out of the driveway, Honda replaced the back break pads and stated that they were completely gone. Approximately 26,000 miles the same exact noises started again, I drove another 2,000miles and decided to have them checked again at Honda. I was insulted by Honda insinuating that I was a bad driver. I responded that I have been driving since the age of 13 and that was an insult because I am now at the age of 44 yrs old. I then stated that I have alot of highway miles on my vehicle because my daughter is out of town in college and I visit her often, this is why I purchased a Honda because I always heard that they were reliable and dependable and good on gas, not. I have owned Oldsmobile, GMC, chevy, Cadillac, Mazda, Mitsubishi's and have never experienced this type of bull. Then Honda svc mgr and general mgr insisted that I pay for a break job because Honda was generous to replace them the first time at 13,000 miles and the car was under warranty. Duh, I purchased an extended warranty and I was told that this would cover anything from bumper to bumper. Honda then came back 5 hrs later with a phone call stating that they would try to contact Honda to see if they would cover half the expense. This is not good enough for me because the way it looks, I will be replacing brakes every other oil change. This is a disgrace and Honda needs to be pulled on the red carpet to stand behind this mess up and honor their customers. Maybe if the recession affect them then they will change.

The rear brakes on my 2008 Honda Accord are wearing out far faster than seems reasonable. The first time they wore out was at approximately 14,000 miles while this second instance has happened at about 26,000 miles. The brakes start making a very loud metallic grinding noise and reduced braking power with almost no warning. Honda's solution to this problem is to simply say it's normal brake wear on the vehicle and then require that the rotors be turned and the brake pads be replaced, after charging an absurd diagnostic fee. The front brakes on the vehicle have yet to require replacement and were still shown as having around 60% life at the most recent check.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise as if the brake pads were striking the rotors. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that they were receiving numerous complaints about the noise for her type of vehicle. They suggested that the braking mechanism could be the cause of the failure or either the rear brakes were faulty. The vehicle only has 17,000 miles and the brakes were supposed to last for 12,000 miles. In addition, the calipers were locking and not releasing. The dealer stated that they would not repair the brakes because the vehicle was not under warranty. Furthermore, the rear brakes were previously repaired on the vehicle. The additional repair was made at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 17,701 and current mileage was 17,834.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the brakes were abruptly applied and the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the front and rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately 15,000 miles later, the failure recurred when decelerating. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised the contact that rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a second time but again, the failure recurred while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph. The vehicle would shutter and the grinding noise had become increasingly louder. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle the contact noticed a loud noise for approximately two seconds. The contact checked the oil dipstick and discovered that there was no oil in the engine. The dealer advised having an oil consumption test performed and driving the vehicle for an additional 1,000 miles before confirming the failure. The contact was concerned about the oil consumption and the engine failing. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000 and the current mileages were approximately 43,000.

Heard metal grinding noises; assumed it was the brakes. I took it in to Honda for an inspection. I was told the rear brakes needed to be replaced. Brakes should not have to be replaced after one yr four months - especially rear only. Front brakes should go first on front wheel drive. Was told it was designed that way. Owned two other Accords in past. Brakes last two - three years. We should be informed of this before purchase. Replacing brakes are expensive. Heard same complaint from two other same model/year owners.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. When the brake pedal was depressed at any speed, the brakes made a very loud grinding noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the rear brakes were worn prematurely. The brake pads and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred 20,000 miles and six months later. The vehicle is currently in the shop having the brake pads and rotors replaced again. The contact believes that a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 38,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Accord. As she was driving 45 mph there was a grinding noise when shifting from second to third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the third gear grind synco was worn out. The dealer informed her that this was a part of the automatic transmission and it will be repaired under the warranty. She also stated that she had brake failure as she depressed the brakes when they extended to the floor. The dealer had to replace the brake pads at her expense for $116. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to any of these failures. The failure mileage was 35,000.