Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
“The parking break used the calipers. The hand break could not operate because where they connect to the calipers was seized”
Anonymous, NY (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5-L V6)“Needed replacement, under warranty”
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Seized”
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“replaced brakes after 64,000 miles for the first time, so they actually lasted a long time. Only problem with front caliper guide pins seizing”
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“at about 67,000 miles the pads had to be replaced for two of the wheels”
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Honda Accord EX 3.5-L V6)“Brakes were completely worn out”
James L., CA (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5-L V6)“Parking brake suddenly does not engage... dealer said that they could repair but it is no longer under warranty. Car has less than 36,000 miles”
Peter C., NY (2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Parking brake mechanism no longer releases on rear calipers. New calipers are required to fix the problem”
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Rear brake pads had to be replaced at 28,800 miles”
Anonymous, SD (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Had to replace front pads at that less than 28000 miles. This also happened on our previus 2009 Accord”
Anonymous, VT (2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Need a complete break overhaul after 60,000 miles to the tune of $700 for pads an rotors. I've NEVER had a car with breaks needing such major repairs at that mileage, and I've been driving for more than 20 years”
Jessica C., TX (2012 Honda Accord SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“I had an emergency experience on the road and hit the brakes as hard as I could. The car stopped surprisingly quickly but the next time I used the brakes there was a terrible chatter. I took it to the dealer and it needed new pads and turning of th”
Anonymous, NS (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“typical Honda Accord brake pad wear. I knew about this because I have had several Honda Accords. The pads only lasted appox. 40 thousand miles. I consider this abnormal”
Anonymous, CA (2012 Honda Accord SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Break wear at 39000 miles”
Larry A., NJ (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Break wear at 39000 miles”
Larry A., NJ (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“highway driving - too soon for breaks to wear out on both axles”
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5-L V6)“Unknown but mechanic indicated brakes were premature and felt it was due to prior owner driving in northern part of county”
Ronnie H., VA (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Unusual brake wear for mostly highway driving”
Lawrence K., PA (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5-L V6)“rotors started shaking when breaking beginning at 15,000 miles. Was told they would have to be resurfaced and this was normal to the car and would continue to have to be done every 25,000 miles until they had to be replaced - never had a car do this”
Anonymous, SC (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Rotors warped and needed to be resurfaced just after warranty ran out. There had been some pulsing of brakes. Have heard others with same complaint”
Derek W., PA (2012 Honda Accord LX-S 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“at about 67,000 miles the pads had to be replaced and the rotors had to be "cut" . expensive repair”
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Honda Accord EX 3.5-L V6)“Rotors needed to be turned”
Valerie P., FL (2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“At 16146 the front rotors needed to be re-surfaced. I have had seven honda and have never had this happen to any of them. I was very surprised to have this happen”
George G., MI (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5-L V6)“Hondas seem to have an issue with warped rotors causing brake rumble and pulsation. This Accord has had the issue for about 20,000 miles”
Joseph C., KS (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Rotors had to be turned at about 40000 miles”
Anonymous, KY (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“see previous comments”
Anonymous, NS (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“One or more rotors has developed and grinding sound while both driving the vehicle and when applying the brakes. It is apparent that they will need to be replaced”
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Front rotors replaced due to wear. They had already been turned once and could not be turned again. Original rotors had warped causing a vibration when the brakes were applied hard”
Anonymous, ON (2012 Honda Accord EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Replace front brake rotors and pads to cure vibration in steering wheel when braking (June 2016). Rotors were out of spec for parallelism (did work myself). Did not turn rotors because the vibration always returns after about a year when it has been done in the past on other Accords”
Anonymous, VA (2012 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“I Have owned three Accords previously and had put 150K miles or more and never had a rotor issue. I have 99K miles on this 2012 and have had to have the rotors turned twice, about every 50K. My driving habits and situations have not changed. I really believe they are a poor quality rotor if there is such a thing”
Dan C., AR (2012 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5-L V6)“Brakes made noises due to worn pads”
Valerie P., FL (2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“a bracket or screw or some similar small loosened several times on the front breaks, rubbed a nearby structure. More than one service visit required to eventually get it fixed”
Anonymous, AL (2012 Honda Accord Unsure 3.5-L V6)
“Caliper guide pins (front passenger side) seized causing pads to wear unevenly and caused pulsating feeling when pressing on brake pedal”
Anonymous, FL (2012 Honda Accord LX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)