1993 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,232miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Honda Accord, 7% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,232 miles. 2 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.
“The muffler is rusted through, the paint on the bumper by the taillights is rusted and chipping off. I was never rearender. My driver window won't go down, because the switch went out. The other windows stick but are ok for now. The trunk leaks constantly when it rains, I have tried to seal it but it didn't work. My master cylinder just went out and my brakes were not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10070679, filed 2004-01, 134,232 miles“Brake pads fixed, within 3 months pads were worn out again. The Honda dealer said we did not need new shoes. But repairs done at midas, said they needed to be changed again. My car makes a squeaking/grinding noise when driving slowly, brakes squeak at slow speeds, and I am having to press down hard to slow down and stop. The dash board shakes and the steering wheel shakes, and when air is on it even shakes more. It has a bad vibration when I am stopped. The steering fluid pump is making a horrible noise, and it never stops, it seems to be getting worse everyday. …”
NHTSA complaint #705852, filed 1999-04“When pulling into a parking lot brake pedal went to floor and brake system failed to engage, causing vehicle to run into a fence, resulting in damage to vehicle. Consumer nursed vehicle to house using emergency brake because there was no pressure behind brake pedal. A dealer stated that master cylinder could have caused this failure or lip seals on master cylinder could have failed. Please provide any addiitional information/attachments. …”
NHTSA complaint #889441, filed 2001-05“While driving vehicle, ABS light would come on. While turning vehicle, driver's air bag partially deployed. Nothing was hit. Dealer would not reinsert air bag because no accident occurred & they would be liable. Insurance co. Said nothing can be done due to no accident. Dup 530160,p osted on 03-nov-98.”
NHTSA complaint #821069, filed 1997-12“While at stop braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to feel mushy and go to the floor. Vehicle will movd forward which might have caused a crash. Also extended stopping distance while braking. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #843187, filed 1999-07Brakes: 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 1993 Honda Accord
35 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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