1991 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,520miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Honda Accord, 8% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,520 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During normal to hot weather conditions and in stop and go traffic the brake pedal fail and went directly to the floor when press. The car slowly slow down when this happen and has no braking feeling in the front wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10003032, filed 2003-01, 145,520 miles“1991 Honda Accord. Consumer states anti-lock braking system failed the dealer informed the consumer the required replacement part was not available from Honda or any after-market source.”
NHTSA complaint #10482986, filed 2012-10“While driving in stop & go traffic, under hot weather conditions, brake pedal will go directly to floor when pressure is applied. Dealership stated that there is no visible signs of a problem when looking at outside of master cylinder. O-rings on inside can degrade and cause brake failure. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #890565, filed 2001-06“Needed to apply more pressure on brake pedal to get vehicle to stop properly. Dealer / manufacturer were not notifiied at this time. Brake pedal goes to floor intermittently due to master cylinder failure.”
NHTSA complaint #882575, filed 2001-03“When the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard . Owner has taken vehicle to repairshop and was informed that the mastercylinder needs to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #837820, filed 1999-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8% |
| 2024 | 11 | 7% |
| 2023 | 15 | 17% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6% |
| 2021 | 31 | 13% |
| 2020 | 58 | 16% |
| 2019 | 92 | 13% |
| 2018 | 260 | 14% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 33 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 122 | 12% |
| 2013 | 118 | 8% |
| 2012 | 39 | 10% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 131 | 23% |
| 2009 | 236 | 32% |
| 2008 | 577 | 38% |
| 2007 | 52 | 10% |
| 2006 | 53 | 12% |
| 2005 | 49 | 7% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 172 | 9% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 49 | 5% |
| 2000 | 53 | 4% |
| 1999 | 49 | 4% |
| 1998 | 51 | 4% |
| 1997 | 37 | 8% |
| 1996 | 81 | 17% |
| 1995 | 127 | 23% |
| 1994 | 68 | 18% |
| 1993 | 13 | 7% |
| 1992 | 18 | 9% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 10 | 5% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Honda Accord
58 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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