How many brake complaints does the 2010 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 134 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord, which is 23% of the 580 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Accord brakes?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2010 Honda Accord.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Accord?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Accord is 25,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 5,000 to 11,000 miles.

Have brake issues on the 2010 Accord caused crashes?

NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Honda Accord, with no fires reported.

How does the 2010 Accord compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2010 model year's 23% brake complaint share is higher than every other year listed, including 2018 at 15% and 2014 at 15%.

2010 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 134 complaints on the 2010 Honda Accord, 23% of the year's 580 total complaints, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure is 25,000 miles, with 6 crashes and 3 injuries reported and no related recall on file.

Brakes complaints: 134; 23% of 580
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report premature rear brake pad wear, sometimes worn down at mileages as low as 11,000 to 22,000 miles.
Several drivers describe sudden brake failure where the pedal went to the floor without stopping the vehicle, in some cases leading to a crash.
Rear brakes reportedly wear down faster than the front pads, with some owners noting uneven wear they attribute to a caliper issue.
Owners describe grinding, squeaking, or metal-on-metal sounds from the rear brakes accompanied by shuddering when coming to a stop.
Some complaints mention a rubber-smell and brake-locking sensation while slowing the vehicle at various speeds.
One owner reported the parking brake failing to hold the vehicle, which rolled away and struck other parked cars.

When 2010 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 23, 2010, latest Nov 5, 2024.

134 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2011 Q3 (13).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010134 (23%)
201116 (5%)
201246 (12%)
2013144 (10%)
2014147 (15%)
201554 (9%)
201644 (7%)
201749 (9%)
2018275 (15%)
201996 (14%)
202060 (17%)
202131 (13%)
202215 (6%)
202316 (19%)
202411 (8%)
20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 134 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Honda Accord, which is 23% of the 580 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Accord brakes?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2010 Honda Accord.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Accord?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Accord is 25,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 5,000 to 11,000 miles.
Have brake issues on the 2010 Accord caused crashes?: NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Honda Accord, with no fires reported.
How does the 2010 Accord compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2010 model year's 23% brake complaint share is higher than every other year listed, including 2018 at 15% and 2014 at 15%.