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BrakesPart report

1987 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Honda Accord, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle ran into garge door due to applying brake pedal and accelerator pedal at same time. Believed problem was due to both pedals designed too close together. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #882643, filed 2001-03

“Water pump and thermostat failed, causing vehicle to overheat without prior warning. Also, brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and brakes didn't hold.”

NHTSA complaint #894771, filed 2001-08

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202588%
2024117%
20231517%
2022176%
20213113%
20205816%
20199213%
201826014%
2017458%
2016335%
2015407%
201412212%
20131188%
20123910%
2011155%
201013123%
200923632%
200857738%
20075210%
20065312%
2005497%
2004626%
20031729%
2002343%
2001495%
2000534%
1999494%
1998514%
1997378%
19968117%
199512723%
19946818%
1993137%
1992189%
1991178%
1990105%
198956%
198822%
198755%
198636%
198518%
198415%
1982110%

Other parts of the 1987 Honda Accord

Seat belts
34 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology