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2020 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

Complaints
58about this part
Share
16%of 368 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Honda Accord, 16% of the 368 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“With only 2600 miles on the car, I went in for a inspection at Honda and the rear brakes were already fading to the point that I might need to replace them within 2k more miles. From what I read, the stabilizing feature that Honda implemented is a bit too aggressive and because of that the rear brakes are wearing out much faster than they should.”

NHTSA complaint #11408528, filed 2021-04, 2,664 miles

“The automatic braking system was activated when I was driving ~40mph on a straight highway under clear weather conditions with no cars in front of me. Fortunately, the car behind me was able to avoid me but I did receive a few honks and a couple of finger salutes. I immediately reported the problem to my dealership and still haven't heard from them - 4 hours and counting.”

NHTSA complaint #11407256, filed 2021-04, 7,200 miles

“I was driving on the highway going 65 MPH and all of a sudden my car brakes came on while I still had my foot on the gas pedal. Luckily for me there where no cars behind. I have schedule an appointment with Honda service depart first thing tomorrow morning. I just purchased my Honda Accord 2020 vehicle a month ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11355235, filed 2020-09, 65 miles

“I just filed this complaint and checked the box that I did not want my information shared with the manufacturer prior to an investigation. I would like this information to be shared with the manufacturer prior to an investigation. I was driving on the highway on a sunny day with no other cars around me, and nothing in front of me. I was driving approximately 55mph, and all of a sudden the collision mitigation braking system engaged and almost brought the car to a full stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11321364, filed 2020-04, 775 miles

“I was driving on the highway on a sunny day with no other cars around me, and nothing in front of me. I was driving approximately 55mph, and all of a sudden the collision mitigation braking system engaged and almost brought the car to a full stop. The braking system engaged for approximately 4 seconds, my foot remained on the gas because I was startled and could not understand what was happening, and had no time to react. The automatic braking system then released, and the car kept driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11321362, filed 2020-04, 775 miles

Related service bulletins

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 2020 Honda Accord

Forward collision avoidance
104 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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