Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2009 Honda Accord - part 1

I bought car cpo and rear pads were supposed to be new. A year later, I started having problems with my rear brake pads (high pitch noise, burnt smell). Took it to a dealership. They charged me over $160. 00 for cleaning and lubricating. A month and a half later - the same problem appears again. Took it to a local mechanic. I was charged $220 for cleaning, lubricating and new brake pads replacement. Two and a half years later, started having problems again. Rusted rear rotors, 20% left of the rear pads. All needs a replacement - $350. 00 bill. I had put a little less than 20k miles for the past two and a half years. Front brakes haven't had an issue and are still usable. It appears that I am not alone and a lot of owners of the same make and model report the same issues. This is so ridiculous. I would like Honda to acknowledge bad design and replace it in the vehicle altogether.

The brakes pads on my 2009 Honda Accord lx are wearing out expectionally fast. Every 6 months. There is a lawsuit pending against Honda for fix. I want to join the class action lawsuit due to Honda selling me a defective product.

I am the original owner of my Honda Accord, and use my car primarily for pleasure driving on weekends and holidays. Recently, I took my car to my local service station for an oil change and safety check, and was informed that the rear disc brakes were completely worn and needed replacement, whereas the front disc brake linings were fine. This information came as a surprise because rear are generally last more than 70,000- 1000,000 miles, and certainly longer the than the front pads. The service station attendant told me that premature wear on rear brake pads is a well- appreciated defect for the 2009 Accord, and Honda is aware of the problem and has even settled a class action suit in 2010 relating specifically to this matter. . Read more...

I took my Honda in for a routine oil change and was told that my brake pads where very low and had to be replaced. I was shocked to find this out with only 17,660 miles on the car. This could have been a dangerous problem and other owners of this model should be aware.

The rear brakes began making a grinding and humming sound. After taking it to a dealership I was told that they needed to be replaced at a cost of 348. 00 dollars. They failed about 40000 miles before the warrantied distance of 70000 miles. I later found a class action settlement (browne vs Honda) in which it was detailed that Honda was to pay 150 dollars for the parts and 125 dollars for the labor. I was never notified that my brake pads were defective or issued a recall. The case only applies to vehicles under 3 years from original purchase, but because of my military service my vehicle has only half of the expected mileage 6 years after I bought it. I now expected to shoulder the cost of defective parts and labor as well as an inherent risk to my safety based on the importance of the braking system. I was told by the dealership that they would not honor the class action law suit against them, and that it was somehow my problem now.

I took the car to my mechanic on 11/23/13 with complaints of noise with the rear wheel brakes. When they checked this out, they found the rear breaks had worn out and had to replae the rotor and the brake pads. I had them do the PA state & emission inspection early (were due in January 14) while they had the car. The total cost including inspection was $361. 05. The cost of the brake pads & rotors were $328. 10. I took my car to Honda dealer in hamilton, NJ on 3/22/14 foran oil change. During this visit they did a multi point inspection of the vehicle and found stated that the rear brakes have only 5mm (6/32") lining left. The milage at this date was 36,995 (10,153 miles after the last replacement of the rotors and pads). I was shocked to hear the lining had worn down to this thickness so quickly. I will have to replace the brake pads and rotors again before the next inspection now due innovember 2014, which will cost me another $328. 10.

At approx. 35,000 miles, my 2009 Honda Accord coupe wear indicator for left rear disc brake is rubbing the brake disc indicating that the brake pad has reach the point where the pads need to be replace. This is very perplexing as to why the rear brake need to be replaced before the front brake pads. Seems to be a common complaint on the 2008-2009 Honda Accords and 2009 Acura tsx, and a class action lawsuit that Honda has agreed to pay out $150 to owners who have had to fix this premature brake wear issue. Obviously a design flaw with the braking and vehicle stability control system.

Premature brake wear rear pads.

Grinding or squealing sounds while braking is applied. Brake pads was 100% (totally) worn out and there's metal to metal grinding contact at the (passengers) right rear wheel rotor, but the left side back brake shoes was 80% worn out. The front wheels brake shoes was still 80% thick.

I brought my car into Honda today for service and they tell me that I need rear brakes. I was a part of the class action suit two years ago to this day when I had to have my rear brakes replaced with a "new improved" pad. I had 16,527 miles then and now I have 35,859 and they need to be replaced again. These are rear brake pads and should last much more that 17,000 miles. Due this issue, my rotors were damaged by these "new and improved" brakes and have to be replaced, again. I feel that this is something that Honda should cover and not sure if anyone else out there has had a similar issue. Two sets of rear brakes before 36000 is unacceptable.

Service person says I need rear brake pads replaced and the rotors cut. I complained that the wear was too premature and should be a subject of manufacturer's recall and should be free of charge. After talking to two other personnel at the findlay Honda henderson I got the same response. It must be my driving habits that I brake hard. Of course I know I don't. The other guy says it's normal wear. I've had several cars and the normal wear is beyond 60k miles. I'll never buy Honda ever again and will volunteer to all not to buy Honda cars. I'll also put a sign on my rear windshield of the poor quality of the brakes. Cost of brake job-$200. Mileage 32586.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and approached a traffic stop. As the brakes were applied, a loud screeching noise emitted continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both rear brake pads were replaced. In addition, the rear rotors were resurfaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,914. Kmj.

I went to have my car serviced at the Honda dealership and was told that my rear brakes measured at 3mm and they needed to replace the pads and resurface the rotors. I was also told that this should not have happened on a vehicle with this amount of miles,although the dealership says that this is a defect they say it is out of their hands and will do nothing about it.

The brakes on my Honda Accord 2009 ex have squeaked from day one. After 27000 miles the squeaking was extremely loud and continuous. Repair costs > $385 for new pads and resurfacing of the rotors that are expected to correct the issue. The car is under warranty and Honda refuses to fix the issue under warranty. Honda will provide $150 reimbursement that does not even cover half of the cost. It should be fixed under warranty at no cost to the owner.

I have rear brake pads that have worn out after just 19,000 miles driven.

Honda service department told me my brake pads needs to be replaced. I was told specially the rear pads down to 1-2 mm. Total estimate was $610. 00. I taught this was a joke or a scam at 19000 miles brake pads? not the way I drive. I did not get it done but later I checked it myself and looks like it needs it. I have been driving over 40 years never replace brakes so soon. Shame on you Honda. Were these pads made out of cardboard?.

Premature wear on the rear brakes of 2009 Honda Accord. At 20,000 miles I started to get a small "squeak" in the rear of the car non the left side. I didn't know what it was. Only at low speeds. As the months passed it became clear that the problem was worse, but I never suspected worn brakes. The car had less than 25,000 miles on it. When I brought the car into the dealer on Nov 3, 2012 - I was told that it was my bad driving and the traffic in the DC area that had caused the problem. I paid $586. 22 for a brake and rotor replacement. In 44 years of driving I had never even heard what worn brakes sounded like. Va has annual inspections, each year they check the brakes. I had the inspection done in November of 2012 after the pads and rotors were replaced. This is a safety hazard when brakes fail at such an early rate. \many drivers have never experienced that before.

Premature brake wear on rear brakes of Honda Accord 2009 2. 4 liter. Dealer inspection describes rear pads at 3mm. Front brakes ok. This is not normal. Nthsa please get Honda to recall. Dealer wants 295. 00 for rear brake job.

The rear inner brake pads wore down signficantly while the rear outer pads had about 3-4mm left. This seemed to be a very premature wear compare to other vehicles I owned over the years.

Had to replace rear brake pads front fine, right rear completely worn down left fine.

I was told my rear brake pads need replacing after only 21000 miles. Honda service quoted me $269. These pads should have lasted well beyond 60k miles.

My '09 Honda Accord started having brake noises at under 20k miles. Upon taking in the first time at 22k miles I was told the car needed new rear brake pads and resurfacing already. After much complaining (because brakes aren't usually a warranty item, and this was prior to the class action settlement) they did repair and replace them for free. 1 year later I began experiencing a shimmy when braking on the freeway or especially on a hill, and was told then that the front rotors are now magically "warped". I dealt with it for a while, but then recently began hearing the metal on metal sound of the rear pads going out again. Sure enough, upon taking to the dealer we purchased the vehicle from, it does in fact now need rear pads again at 46k miles, as well as front rotor resurfacing. . . . Which now I'm also told you can't use the front pads anymore when you resurface the rotors. So essentially, I'm replacing both front and rear brakes(rear brakes for the second time), and resurfacing for the second time at only 46k miles. Naturally, the Honda service department people don't care and won't cover anything under warranty even though this is clearly a well known Honda defect. Sorry Honda, but you just lost a customer who has owned 4 Hondas up to this point.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and they stated that the rear brake pads were worn. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 19,500. The VIN was unavailable.

Rear brake pads wore prematurely as per class action suit notification we received in 2010. Upon inspection for routine maintenance (no other signs of a problem occured) found that the rotors were also ruined and required repair. Honda seems ready to wash their hands of the situation because of the class action settlement and would not pay for rotor replacement, at least that is what the dealer indicated. Total cost of repare was $337. Not happy and the second problem with the vehicle on a critical safety system (front wheel bearings went and were replaced by Honda at about 20,000 mi). I'm concerned there will be ongoing critical failures if our experience with this Accord is any indication of what is to come.

Rear brake pads having to be replaced along with resurface of rotors, both front and rear.

In June 2009 I purchased a 2009 Honda Accord. At 10,000 miles I was told I needed to replace my rear brake pads. After I complained barber Honda changed my brakes for free. Now I have 27,000 miles on my vehicle and once again my rear brake pads need to be replaced. I was told by barber Honda that I would be responsible to pay for my new brake pads. I was also told it was normal wear and tear. I've had many cars in my life and have never had to replace the rear brakes even once w/27,000 miles on it much less twice. At this rate I will have to replace the rear brakes once a year at $150 each time.

I went to take my 2009 Honda Accord exl coupe 2. 4l 4cyl. For routine oil change in the course the advisor at the oxala service desk said that my rear breaks are in svere chage and rotor replacement. I said that the car has 33,000 miles. He said this happens. I found out in the showroom waiting for my car that there was a class action lawsuit for the 2009 Accord break problem. I removed my car took elsewhere to check it out only to find the break pads and the rotors needed changing as well . I went ahead for the repair sothat I would be safe. To find out that month earlier I had an accident by not being able to stop even with time to stop the vehicle needless to say I had an accident. I beleive that my breaks locked up due to manufactures defect of the onboard breaking systrm. I should get renbursted for the repair. The parts on the car were defective. If this is the care I should have comensation from the auto accident aswell.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated hat while driving approximately 40 mph and engaging the brake pedal, a metal to metal noise was heard from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the defect where both rear brake pads were replaced each time. In addition, the rear rotors were replaced once. The failure recurred after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

At about 20,000, our 2009 Honda Accord (v6) started having rear brake noises. We took it to the west covina dealership and they said the rear pads were worn and needed replacing. I said that is very premature to have rear pads wear out so soon and they said it is normal and would not consider any warranty replacement or discount as it was normal wear and tear. We took it to our local independant shop and had them replaced. Strange that it was both inner pads that had worn out--the outers had about 50% life left.

Had to repair rear brake pads at only 26k miles!.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance when she was informed that she needed to replace the brake pads. The dealer advised the contact that there was a lawsuit and that she could fill out the form in order to receive a partial reimbursement. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no related recalls and did not offer her any additional assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 16,000. Bw updated 02/17/lj.

Under normal use, rear brake pads fail at an alarming rate. My original pads were completely gone at 15,000 miles. Now the second set of pads is worn out at 30,000 miles. Front pads seem to be barely worn, and are original to the car.

I want to add my name to the list of people with defective brakes on their 2009 Accords. My brakes started squeaking like mad at about 17000 miles. It is unbelievable to me that Honda would not issue a recall, knowing that their rear brake pads are defective. They acknowledge this fact by making a replacement pad different from the original pad. To charge customers any amount of money for their defective product in simply unthinkable on Honda's part.

2009 Honda Accord. Consumer states that she and her husband had to pay to get brake repair work done. She would like to know why the lawsuit is only going to pay back a portion. The consumer stated she heard a noise coming from the vehicle. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer, she was advised the problem was the rear brake pads. The consumer stated she was not aware that a recall had been issued as well as a lawsuit. The consumer was informed she would have to pay for the repairs and then seek reimbursement through the lawsuit.

I am leasing a 2009 Honda Accord ex coupe. I was informed at less than 15,000 miles that I was in need of new rear brake pads. While I fully expected to pay for general maintenance and reasonable "wear items" during my lease. There is no reason that I should need to replace my brake pads at 15,000 miles. In speaking with the service center at my Honda dealer, they informed me that it is not uncommon for 2008 and 2009 Accords to experience premature rear brake wear but that Honda nor the dealership would pay for the service. I was then informed of a class action lawsuit that could reimburse $150 of the $239 it would cost to replace the brake pads. While this does help with the financial burden, it does not cover the entire expense. Nor does it excuse Honda's unwillingness to fix this quality/safety issue and spare their customers the hassle of the up-front expense and additional paperwork required to take part in the suit. I even contacted Honda u. S. Directly regarding the issue and they directed me back to the class action hotline and said there was nothing more they could do. Although Honda does not take responsibility for the faulty product, they have released an "improved" brake pad which, supposedly, has a longer lifespan. Clearly, however, there is a defect with brakes that wear down so quickly with normal use. One of the reasons I chose a Honda product was due to what I thought was a superior quality and safety rating. In light of the current situation, I will likely not lease or purchase another Honda vehicle when my lease runs out.