Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 07045 | 10/25/2007 | 10023898 | Brake pedal is low and feels soft. *nj | 02/14/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 10162004 | 10/16/2004 | 10014472 | Abs/tcs dtc 68 troubleshooting error. *eh | 05/03/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 111604 | 11/16/2004 | 10011766 | Consumer complained of brake judder/vibration. request for parts. parts collection. *nm | 01/31/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 02012005 | 02/01/2005 | 10015287 | Service manual fix: tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 84 (tcs pressure sensor neutral position). *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 11012004 | 11/01/2004 | 10013649 | Anti-lock brake system/traction control system diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 68 (brake pedal position switch) troubleshooting. honda servicenews. *tt | 04/25/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016352 | Abs/tcs diagnostic trouble code 68 brake switch failure. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 11/11/2012 | 145000 | ||
| We have had concerns about the brakes in this car since we purchased it from an individual six months ago. when you depress the brake pedal gently the car jerks forward practically sending the occupants in the vehicle through the windshield. on the other hand, when you really need to stop and apply the brakes quickly they do not respond, requiring a greater braking distance. we have taken our honda to two honda dealerships to register our complaints regarding our brakes and were told this is just the way the 05 is. one individual actually laughed at the situation, which i find infuriating due to the safety factor. on nov,11, 2012 we were on i-40 and had to stop quickly due to an accident ahead of us. the lady in front of us came to a dead stop. i was watching the situation in front of us and began slowing down and braking. i hit the brake pedal and the car slowed down, but did not come to a stop. i then applied the brakes again, pressing the pedal to the floor, the car still did not stop until it hit the car in front of us. we have shared our concerns with our insurance company and they do not seem interested. together with a private investigator, we have found many complaints with the braking system in the accord and other models as well. people have registered complaints just like ours, concerned for their safety..afraid to drive their car. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 06/05/2011 | 3000 | ||
| When trying to brake, my car shakes and shimmies as if it is stopping on a cobblestone road--worse when trying to brake when going downhill or at higher speeds. this minimizes my control as my steering column begins to shake and i have to pump the brakes to a complete stop. i replaced the brakes at about 3,000 miles and have to keep replacing them as it gets worse and worse. i took it to a mechanic and he said that my brake pads are fine and can't figure out what the issue is. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 93241 | ||
| On saturday at 11:50 pm, i was cruising at the 169th & maple rd, omaha, ne parking lot.. at a front parking junction, i made a right turn at about 2-3 mph speed. i slowed and braked for a pedestrian walking across my path. my car started revving and accelerating rapidly. i immediately pressed the brake pedals harder. the harder i pressed, the harder the acceleration became. i became very concerned and scared that the car might accelerate suddenly and may cause a terrible accident. i quickly move the gear hand pedal shifters foward to (p)ark. the car jerked forward a bit and then stood still; however, the engine started revving with a loud din and then back to normal.i started to slowly move the gear back into (d)rive mode. the car behaved normally and i parked my car in a available parking slot. prior to this incident, i had a minor incident similar to this. this was a about 2 weeks back. i was slowed and stopped at a traffic light to make a right turn to maple. while in stop mode pressing the brake, the car started jerking and accelerating forward slowly. i quickly pressed the brake harder and it jerked forward and stopped. at that point, i just shrugged it off, thinking that was unusual but wasn't really bad to take issue. all this happened when i changed my accord hybrid battery and a hybrid controller over a month back when i had a hybrid battery and the controller that needed to be replace on account of a safety issue with the car. the car felt ok after the change. however, i had the car since 2005 and never did i encounter a sudden acceleration on this car, not once until after the battery and controller change. i can only relate now to what actually has happened and is very concerned for my life and my family to whoever drives the vehicle. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. the contact stated while driving various speed with the brake pedal engaged the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. the contact stated while driving various speed with the brake pedal engaged the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 77,000. rvk | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, when engaging the brakes the vehicle jerks violently. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 77,000. pm | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 2500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 to 35 mph the brake engaged on its own after a few seconds the brake released. the failure has been experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer took a report n012011060900729 and stated that they are not aware of the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 2, 5000 and the current mileage was 101,000. li | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 1 | ||
| This started when i bought the car in 2005 and continues today (2011). i don't drive the car often for several reasons, one being a constant problem with the brakes. when driving on the highway at higher speeds, the wheel has always stuttered. when on a steep hill, the breaks have never halted the car completely. i have to make sure there are no cars crossing in front of me when on a steep hill. the brakes are terrible if i'm in a place where there is snow. i can't even drive it in snow or where there is a lot of rain. the tires are very good and all terrain, so it isn't that. i have the brakes inspected all of the time and they're only slightly used. i have tires rotated and aligned on a regular basis. but half of the time the brakes grind. even after inspection at three different honda dealerships, nobody can figure out what's wrong. i wrote to honda about this and several other problems, but they didn't even respond, let alone remedy the problem. i feel the car is dangerous and i use it as little as possible in perfect weather conditions and on flat roads. it's sad that honda takes no responsibility. i had only gotten hondas in the past because of reputation and reliability. i will be buying another brand from here on out. i used to live in california and now live in new mexico. i bought the car in santa monica. i have been to several dealerships in both places. | |||
| 07/24/2009 | 39219 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. while having the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer for a squeaking noise she had been hearing coming from the brakes she was informed all of the brakes pads were completely worn and the rotors were warped. the vehicle was repaired. approximately 1 year later she took the vehicle back to an authorized dealer for the same squeaking problem where she was informed the calipers and rotors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 39,219 and the current mileage was 48,539. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 77023 | ||
| Break rotors warping. | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 51000 | ||
| Have replaced brake 3 times on 2005 honda accord.car has only 51000 miles and has not been drived hard.i find this is a common problem with honda. | |||
| 02/09/2010 | 66000 | 1 | |
| 05 honda/accord sdn/accord 4dr ex-l while my wife was driving on highway she lost complete control of car due to abs brake failure. i brought car to honda dealer to have car inspected. dealer solution defective abs module needed to be replaced at my cost due to warranty expiration. my reply was due to safety hazard and part being defective. parts and labor should covered 100%. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 62521 | 2 | |
| 2005 honda accord needs its second brake job. first brake job at 30,000 and now 2nd at 60,000. honda states they are warping the front end to heat to such a degree that is warping my brakes and putting me an d my family at risk? what is causing, i don't live in an area where i ride my brakes, there are no hills, i've less than 4 miles from where i work. they suggest resurfacing and replacing the pads for the second time. not sure why this is a recurring problem with this vehicle. there has to be some type of defect that is causing this to re-occur once maybe but twice. *tr | |||
| 12/30/2005 | 10 | 1 | |
| Bad brakes on 2005 honda accord, 4 cyl, bought new, from purchase. took back to dealer several times. dealer unable to make repairs that last. accord now has 32,000 miles and bad brakes. bad brakes: at highway speed, the brakes don't hold, vibrates steering wheel, car does not stop. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 12000 | 1 | |
| At 12k reported a brake problem. dealer could not identify cause and turned rotors front and rear and replaced the pads. at approximately 24k, same issue again. dealer could not identify cause and replaced pads front and rear and turned rotors. the shake and vibration returned at just past the 36k warranty period. car is now at 49k, left rear brake is worn out and the rotor is badly scored. honda refused to provide any further factory assistance and stated it is my responsibility at this point. it is my contention that the car has had a safety issue with the brake system since new and honda through it's dealer has not taken the proper steps to identify the issue and correct it, rather performed a bandaid fix and sent me on my way. this car is unsafe at this time and has been since new. *tr | |||
| 04/11/2009 | 28116 | 1 | 12/24/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. the contact stated that the rear brakes have worn out before the front brakes. current mileage was 28,300 and failure mileage was 28,116. updated 05/05/09 *bf updated 05/06/09*jb | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 31349 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated automatically and the brakes failed. the contact had to drive off the road and crashed the vehicle into a small tree. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for repairs and to have the brakes inspected. he discovered online that other vehicles were experiencing the same issue. the contact feels that honda is at fault and are not doing anything to correct the issue. the current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 31,349. | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 28000 | 2 | 09/06/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle had a longer braking distance. this occurred on two separate occasions. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, where the problem could not be duplicated. updated 2/12/2007 - the rear brakes had to be replaced although they had less than 5000 miles in them. the consumer feels that the rear brake are doing most of the braking which is causing the vehicle to slide rather than stop. the dealer told the consumer that they think his driving habits are the cause of the brakes wear so quickly. when rolling down the right or left front windows the consumer heard a grinding noise. the technician lubricated the window glass runs. *nm | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 7000 | 1 | 08/06/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated during sudden, hard braking the vehicle pulled to the right. then a few days later, during normal braking, the vehicle pulled to the left. the dealership was unable to determine a problem. then while traveling 30 mph on a slushy downhill road the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes did not respond. the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. there was a police report taken at the scene. the driver received minor injuries. the vehicle was driven to the dealership, where repairs were made for property damage. the dealership was unable to determine the problem with the brakes. the vehicle was taken to another dealership and an independent repair shop, which was unable to determine the problem as well. there was a rough idle when coming to a stop. the headlights flicker at times. updated 07/05/06. *jb | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 1 | 04/03/2005 | |
| I drove a 2005 honda accord. after two days of purchased which was in april , 2005 i pulled out of the parking space my left front tire was popped. i had it replaced and called the dealership. they sent me to one of their tire affiliate dealer and they said that it was not manufacturer faults. four or five months after, i heard my brakes making this screech loud noise so i brought in for the dealer to take a look at and they had it re-do on the brake. last week, beginning of may 2006. the car bring in my attention on the freeway. when i drive at 65 miles, the car was shaking, it moves side to side and i don't have that much control with the wheels. i brought it in and the dealer had my wheels rotate for me. and today, this morning i dropped my daughter to her baby sitter house at 9:30 a.m. it is a busy residential area so i was driving around 15-20 miles per hour. i heard a very loud noise from my car and the car was dragging something in the front, right passenger side for few seconds and the car was dead stop in the middle of the street. i could not start the engine at all. so i went out and looked. i saw my front right side car dropped on it's own wheel with black pieces, bolt, and silver ring piece scattered on the street. i looked down and saw my front right axle was broken and felt down on the street. there are neighbors walked by and saw what happened. i called a towed truck and they came by to towed my car to the nearby honda dealer. with the condition the car was in. the tow truck man told me that he might had scraped my front bumper because my car had very small space for the lift of his truck to go under and lift up the car. we managed to secured the car and had it towed to the dealership. and they said that they will take a look at it. *nm | |||
| 07/14/2005 | 1000 | 15 | 06/11/2005 |
| 2005 honda accord ex (4 cyl 5-at) 1) continual problem with braking system at low speeds 2) when at low speeds, apply the brakes and they grab so abruptly that the car stops with a jerk, often causing seat belts to lock. this can also occur when braking from high speeds to lower speeds in order to stop car. because stops so abruptly have almost been in an accident where cars behind me had to swerve out of the way. one such instance happened on a busy toll both during rush hour. 3) honda dealer where car had been purchased said nothing they can do. it's a problem with most 2005 brakes. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/19/2007 | 35800 | 3 | 06/15/2005 |
| 1) the vehicle shakes at high speed. 2) the vehicle at slow speed sounds like the wheel bearings are grinding themselves down 3) the vehicle vibrates at slow and high speed but more so at high speed when pressing the brake peddle 4) the vehicle was brought to the dealership 3 times for these problems with the drive train and the brakes. still after the third time of having new brakes and wheel bearing the vehicle continues to vibrate to such a manner as i feel it highly unsafe. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 6000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. while driving at 10 mph and attempting to make a right hand turn the brakes locked while being depressed. the vehicle slid into a ditch and struck a small gum tree. the middle portion on the front of the vehicle was damaged. the body shop repaired the vehicle, and the sensors showed that the air bags deployed. the dealer replaced the sensors. the current mileage is 39,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. *ak | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 1 | ||
| I was test driving a brand new 2005 honda accord lx model. during the test drive, while approaching a traffic signal that was about to turn red, i depressed the brake pedal, but the car did not respond. i continued to depress the pedal, with no response. because of this i was not able to stop and struck another car in the intersection. i am filing this complaint to ensure the dealership ensures this problem is investigated. the dealer's information: larry simmons honda 1710 14 street parkersburg, wv 26101 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/24/2006 | 28500 | 1 | 12/26/2004 |
| Premature brake pad/rotor wear <30,000 miles, causing excessive wheel shimmy which could lead to loss of vehicle control. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/02/2009 | 25500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving approximately between 45-50 on normal road conditions. pressure was applied to the brake pedal and it was followed by stuttering. while traveling 45 mph or greater the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure was contributed to warped rotors. the technician turned the front rotors and a replaced the front disc pads. the vehicle was taken back to a authorized dealer after the service repair was performed due to installation of the incorrect disc pads. the failure mileage was 25,500 and the current mileage was 25,800. | |||
| 08/26/2007 | 62641 | 30 | 04/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel shakes violently. the contact also stated that the vehicle pulls to the right. the dealer stated that the brakes were worn and the front brake rotors were slightly warped. the dealer resurfaced the front brake rotors and applied new brake pads. the current and failure mileages were 62,641. | |||
| 10/24/2006 | 28500 | 1 | 12/26/2004 |
| Premature brake pad/rotor wear <30,000 miles, causing excessive wheel shimmy which could lead to loss of vehicle control. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. while depressing the brake pedal in an attempt to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, the brakes exhibited signs of failure and fell into the floor board. the brake pedal did not return to the idle position. the dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the brake master cylinder was damaged. the vehicle was repaired. one month later, the vehicle exhibited the exact same failure. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available. | |||