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#347 of 403 2009 Accord - 12k miles by amojeba

Aug 26, 2010 (1:01 pm)

I have an 09 Accord, the odometer just rolled over to 12,000 miles. I bought it brand new in Nov 2009 (it's only 9 months old!!) and it already needs rear brakes.
 
I made an appt to get it done next week, but the brake pedal is on the floor before it does anything! This is ridiculous, and unacceptable. I'm familiar with the class action settlement, even though I think we got the shaft on that. Only $150 reimbursement, really?? The dealer wants $200, and this is a brand new car!
 
Just got off the phone with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and filed a complaint to force a RECALL. They said this is the 1st complaint they've heard! I urge ALL OF YOU TO CALL NOW! If enough complain, then we can force Honda to recall this piece of crap. My last Honda ever. German cars from now on.
 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
(888) 327-4236
 
PLEASE CALL NOW!
 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
(888) 327-4236

#348 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [amojeba] by thegraduate

Aug 26, 2010 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: amojeba (Aug 26, 2010 1:01 pm)
My last Honda ever. German cars from now on.
 
I hope you like the service departments at your local VW/Audi/BMW/Mercedes-Benz dealer, because they sure like you. If you're looking for low maintenance and repair costs, the absolute last place you need to look is at German cars.

#349 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [thegraduate] by amojeba

Aug 26, 2010 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 26, 2010 1:34 pm)
Actually, that's not true. And regardless, BMW offers 4 yrs / 50k mile absolutely free comprehensive maintenance.
And for $2k more, you can buy the extended 6 yrs / 100k.
 
Seems like a good deal to me.

#350 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [amojeba] by amojeba

Aug 26, 2010 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: amojeba (Aug 26, 2010 1:41 pm)
Were I driving a BMW right now, I'd be getting the brakes (and rotors, if necessary) replaced for free.

#351 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [amojeba] by elroy5

Aug 26, 2010 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: amojeba (Aug 26, 2010 1:41 pm)
Actually, that's not true. And regardless, BMW offers 4 yrs / 50k mile absolutely free comprehensive maintenance.
And for $2k more, you can buy the extended 6 yrs / 100k.
  
Seems like a good deal to me.
 
Look at the sticker price on that BMW, then tell us again, it's free. Nothing is free, especially when you pay $2k for it.

#352 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [elroy5] by amojeba

Aug 26, 2010 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 26, 2010 2:10 pm)
Instead of arguing with me...have you called "National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) " to submit your complaint on the 09 Accord?

#353 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [amojeba] by tallman1

Aug 26, 2010 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: amojeba (Aug 26, 2010 2:20 pm)
I won't pretend to know everything about this current brake issue... some haven't noticed early wear but it seems that quite a few others have. I have an 06 Accord with over 84k on the original brakes. Thegrad and elroy have the previous generation as well so we won't be making any calls.
 
However, it does sound like Honda has found and fixed the problem. If they are giving you $150 toward a $200 brake job and you got 12k miles out of the old ones, you are only out $50 with brand new brakes.
 
I'm sure that is frustrating and I can understand that you won't be interested in buying a Honda in the future. Some of us keep our cars for a long time (for elroy and me, that means at least 10 years) so their point about paying more up front for a BMW is well-taken.

#354 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [tallman1] by amojeba

Aug 26, 2010 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 26, 2010 5:39 pm)
Hi Tallman
 
Your logic doesn't really make sense. Okay so let's say I spend $50 for this set of brakes. What about the 24k miles, and 36k, and 48k...etc etc ? The $150 credit is a one time deal.
But from then on, I have to spend $200 every 8 months for a new set of brakes (in addition to the car payments, oil changes, tire rotations, and other routine maintenance). Mind you, this is all for a brand-spanking new car that's hardly broken in.
 
And you talk about keeping a car long term. That's what I was hoping too, but if a vehicle needs constant repair, you have to factor that repair cost into the overall cost of owning a vehicle.
So let's say a BMW costs more upfront, but a Honda could end up costing you more over the long run with excess repairs. Plus you have to factor in that a BMW is a higher class luxury car, so we're not exactly talking oranges to oranges here.
 
I was merely using BMW as an example of what seems to be a better made product, or at the very last, a company who stands behind their product. Is Honda doing that? NO. They won't admit wrong doing, and they are refusing to do a recall.
That sounds like a big 'SCREW YOU' to honda consumers everywhere. Everyone with an 08-09 accord (the model years with poor brake quality) knows what I'm talking about.

#355 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [amojeba] by tallman1

Aug 26, 2010 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: amojeba (Aug 26, 2010 7:11 pm)
I was under the impression that Honda fixed the brake issue. My understanding was that they are putting different (better) brakes when they replace them so that you won't have to replace them every 12k.

#356 of 403 Re: 2009 Accord - 12k miles [tallman1] by amojeba

Aug 26, 2010 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 26, 2010 7:20 pm)
I heard the "new" brake pads (part # ending in "40") isn't much better than the original brake pads. Although the service advisors at the dealerships won't admit it, I spoke to a guy at the Honda Dealer - Parts Dept, and he confirmed he still gets complaints about the new brake pads all the time. He says they're not much better.
I guess only time will tell......but the general consensus is that the overall brake system design is flawed. The "better pads" (whatever that means) is more of a band-aid fix.

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