Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The AC DELCO brake pads were reported to be designed for use on the front calipers of a 2006 Honda Accord. While performing a routine brake caliper cleaning and inspection, I observed that the friction material completely separated from the metal backing plate on the passenger outboard brake pad. Additionally, an area near the top portion of the friction material cracked, forming an approximate one inch vertical tear through the pad. The crack was missing approximately 4 to 5 millimeters of friction material across horizontally (i.e., it was possible to look through it). Separation of the friction material from the backing plate appeared to be partially from corrosion/rust that was able to occur behind the friction material; between it and the metal backing plate. …
I backup up in a parking lot and when I took my foot off of the brake the car went full throttle in reverse and hit a cement structure behind me and kept hitting it. My brakes did nothing to stop the repeated collisions so I put the car into drive and it went full throttle across the parking lot and was going to go off a cliff and yet I had no brakes. The only control I had was steering. I was going with a full throttle and managed to steer away from the cliff and a building and headed towards a chain link fence to try to stop my travel. It did not stop me because the car was going so fast. It went through the fence and the yard and then through the next fence and was then airborne between the trees till I hit the ground at a 45 degree angle which was about 15 feet lower. Then continued to speed across a field till it got caught in a ditch. …
NHTSA id#89 there is a line up stop & go for pick up item , so it shift nutrual an d from time to time as like on line loading. All of the certain, the car speed up, I can not stop it by apply the brake, it happen 2 times. It was out of my control. "unexpected vehicle movement increases (the risk of a crash )or personal injury to persons within the path of arol ling vehicle. " I am hitting vichle in front and cause of damage my vechicle too the car I drive a serious damage radiator condensor damage, frame was bent to 45 degree hitting radiator cooltant leaking. Software need to be upgrade is unkown to me, I have no idea until now.
1.) every time I tap my brakes in an attempt to slow down when on the highway, the front end of the car starts shaking. I had new tires put on, the breaks replaced and had the rotors checked. I had a check performed on the front end and the mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes, front alignment or my tires. 2.) the cars shakes when I apply the breaks when slowing down while traveling at high speed. I had the suspension checked and nothing was noted out of the ordinary. 3.) when I start the car, the airbag light comes on stays on. Other times when I start the car. The airbag light comes on and goes off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and entering a parking space, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and jumped a nearby curb. The brakes did not respond to deceleration attempts and crashed into several bushes and a sign. Upon coming to a stop, the contact was able to resume operation as normal. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Accord. While driving 5 MPH, the contact depressed the brakes and they would not respond. The vehicle did not stop or decline in speed as the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle sustained moderate front end damages. The dealer performed a diagnostic but was unable to duplicate or locate a failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 33,255. Updated 01/11/2011 updated 04/12/11
While driving down the road and approaching a stop sign, I pressed my brakes and noticed that my vehicle did not stop immediately. I had to put more pressure on my brakes than normally needed. This is not the first time that I experienced this issue. I believe that Honda Accord brakes wear too quickly. Please look into this issue, it is a serious safety concern.
The third incident took place on Friday, February 24, 2006. My vehicle had been driven approximately 3175 miles. The details of the incident were as follows: I parked my vehicle in the garage at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2006. I started my vehicle at approximately 5:40 am on Friday, February 24, 2006, and allowed the engine to idle for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. I increased the RPM to 1500 two times for one second each. I reversed and braked. My vehicle stopped. I drove forward up an incline and braked. The brake pedal became very hard. I was unable to push the brake pedal. My vehicle rolled into the street. A few seconds later, the brake pedal lost pressure and suddenly dropped. My vehicle stopped shortly thereafter. Fortunately, no pedestrians or cars were present in the street. I called American Honda motor co., inc. …
I have had several visits to the dealer over the past year and half with popping or clunking noises in the brakes. Also, several times the car juddered when stopping. The front rotors were turned at approx. In feb. '08, @27000 miles, and again at approx. In aug. Or sep '08@ 38,000 miles plus the front brake pads were replaced. On dec. 26, 2008 juddered exiting the interstate to stop for lunch. After stopping for lunch, the right front wheel locked up on me 3 separate occasions. The car was towed to the closest Honda dealership. The only thing they found was contamination in the brake lines. I drove the car from this dealership home and to the dealer where all of the service has been done. They flushed the brake lines on Monday, dec. 29. Told me to return in 500 miles and they would flush the lines again. Less than 150 miles later, the right front locked up on me again on fri. Jan. …
I filled up my car at the hess station on route 112 in coram , long island, new york. I put my car , slowly in reverse and the car took off like it had a mind of it's own. I stepped on the brake, but nothing happened and the car continued to speed up in reverse- with my foot on the brake - heading towards a van with a baby in it in a car seat. I quickly put the car in forward, and with my foot still on the brake, the car flew across the parking lot of the gas station, crossed two lanes of traffic, crashed into the woods. I steered away from a telephone pole I was definitely going to hit and, when I went into the woods the air bag went off and covered my face. …
NHTSA investigations
Braking Performance
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition requesting that it open an investigation and recall MY 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles for a possible safety defect related to braking performance.The petitioner in a defect petition letter and in a complaint filed with ODI under Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) 10329383 alleging ineffective braking performance of the Honda Accord Hybrid vehicle…
Brake complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2006 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Honda Accord, 12% of the model year's 433 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Honda Accord brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2006 Honda Accord, though it has 12 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Honda Accord brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 28,000 miles, and 48% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury and 2 deaths to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.