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 2010 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, depressing the service brake pedal caused unintended acceleration instead of stopping the vehicle. Increased pressure on the brake pedal resulted in increased acceleration until the vehicle collided with the rear of a pickup truck. The front end of the vehicle sustained damage, but the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact and the contact's spouse received medical treatment for minor bruises sustained during the crash. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a power train, catalytic converter, and anti-lock braking system (ABS) failure. The vehicle was then taken to another mechanic and diagnosed with a power train and bearing wear failure. The contact was informed that the power train needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Electronic Throttle Actuator, Gas Pedal Assembly Failed. As i accelerated the gas pedal failed in the position against the firewall and could not be pulled up. The vehicle increased speed on its own and brakes did not work. The spedd continued to increase. I had the vehicle towed to Cardinal Honda [phone] in Groton Connecticut. Polise were on sight on the highway after i pulled over in Neutral. No other way to stop the car. The car in in the shop and awaiting the new part. There was not indication in the dash panel that the Electronic Throttle Actuator needed to be looked at. It was a sudden failure.
I bought my car in march of 2023 3 months later my ball joint broke & knocked out my axle which caused damage to my car my warranties didn't cover the damage to my car nor the axle or ball I had to pay out of pocket for a tow truck not only that I had to pay to get it fixed. I'm still having trouble with my car & the dealer hasn't did anything to fix my problem
I bought my 2010 Honda Accord 2dr lx-s (5a) brand new in August 2010 and have had several issues with it since - most of which has gotten worse that I am scared for my safety and those on the road. - while driving on both highway and non highway speeds ranging from 15mph - 60mph severe rubber smell and grinding of brakes-sounded as if the entire car was going to fall apart. When I got home the rear brakes and pads were completely rusted, black and were extremely hot to touch. Schaumburg dealership said the rear pads weren't installed correctly. -everyday since mile 25,000 my car when started at any time has made a large and extremely loud cranking noise that lasts about 2 seconds. Schaumburg dealership days this is related to the I-vtec 4-cylinder engine but it was no longer under warranty. (this was at 71,000 miles). …
It was a cold winter morning, 9 degrees to be exact. I'm in the car with my 2yr old daughter. I pull out of the parking spot, I make it 50 feet and the brakes begin to fail. Im pumping the brake to slow down due to a car in the middle of the road at a stand still. I hit the brakes a second and third time I glimpse down wondering why is the car not slowing down or stopping I continue stomping onto the brake. I started to scream in realization that this is happening. I collide into the back of the car that was at a stand still. The worst experience of my life. I was not even a full 2 blocks away from my home I could not comprehend how my brakes just failed after I repeatedly pressed down on them. Please investigate this who knows how many people experienced this. I crossed an intersection when this happened, thank god I had the green light and there was no one crossing. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintended. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop and crashed into a concrete post. The side air bags deployed, but the front air bags did not. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed for the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no active recalls associated with the vehicle at the time of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 33,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. While driving 5 MPH in the driveway, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was applied and depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the contact's house. The contact sustained a bruised body and soreness, but did not require medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not field. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 06574140. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
On 3/18/15 I took our 2010 Honda Accord with 28,037 miles to suburban Honda in farmington hills,mi for a oil change,the service manager notified me that the driver side rear pads have worn out to the point of wearing out the rotor beyond turning to repair,and I need a new caliper that as we know must be replaced in pairs. His price for repairs was $1027.60 + tax =$1089.26 I took the vehicle to my neighborhood auto repair facility and had all new pads,rotors and calipers replaced for $650.04 this costly expense at this low mileage of a brand new vehicle is completely unacceptable,how many other trusting customers bought this vehicle and had the same or similar rear brake fail as well. At the least Honda should reimburse us for all of the repairs. At 28,049 miles both front tires had to be replaced do to premature ware
Tl contact owns a 2010 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she parked the vehicle in a parking space and when she came back the vehicle had rolled into to the other end of the parking lot. The emergency brake was engaged when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle crashed into two other vehicles. A passenger in the other vehicle stated that they suffered a whip lash injury. The police responded and filed a report. The vehicle was driven to her residence and was currently being repaired by a local mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Updated 05/12/11 the consumer stated the hand brake was adjusted after the vehicle was repaired. Updated 05/12/11
Brake complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 131 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Honda Accord, 23% of the model year's 581 complaints. The component named most often is disc › pads (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Honda Accord brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 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 2010 Honda Accord brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 25,000 miles, and 49% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries 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.