2017 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
16 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (16)
On [XXX] the car was being drive from North Carolina to Ohio. The brakes failed in Fort Chiswell, VA, at 5:00 pm on [XXX]. Using the brake pedal did not slow the car, had to put gear selector in B, that slowed the car but did not bring it to a stop.
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On numerous occasions, while driving at various speeds, my honda accord collision avoidance system will apply the brakes for no reason. There was nothing ahead of me that should cause this to happen. Luckily, this has not happened when someone was closely following me.
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11/03/2019 2:30pm. Sunny 60 degree f. 2017 4dr accord hybrid touring 26009miles.
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While operating my vehicle, in motion, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) light comes on frequently for no reason. This occurs while driving in both city street & highway driving as well. The cmbs system has also fully activated by itself a few times, for no apparent reason, resulting in the brakes locking up completely.
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After stopping at a red light, in the city of tucson, arizona, I turned right on a green light and heard a loud bang coming from the front of my car. I did not know what had happened. The car was not going very fast since I was turning from a dead stop.
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ON [XXX] my car while driving suddenly reported ABS brake system failure, together with that other warnings flashed Adaptive cruise, PS System (EPS) failure etc. With difficulty I was able to stop the car and pull over. Same day I called Honda service HQ and lodged a complaint Case number [XXX].
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ABS LOW VOLTAGE WARNING symbol appeared on vehicle. $3500 to repair according to dealership. This is a common issue on these vehicles and poses a safety risk.
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I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety issue I have experienced with my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring, which has 58,757 miles on it and has been diligently maintained with all scheduled services up to date by Honda dealership. On March 18, 2025, I reported a brake fluid leak originating from underneath the brake pedal inside the cabin.
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All brake lights are displayed on dash, along with steering, tire, and ABS lights. I spoke with the dealership two years ago and the part has been backordered. They could not tell me when it would become available.
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The contact owns a 2017 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the service brakes and ABS warning lights had remained illuminated. The vehicle was examined by a service mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced.
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After my car serviced. Four new wheels, alignment, oil change etc..My ABS light, Brake light, Traction control light, and power steering light all started to come on at the same time. I did some research and found out its due to Honda’s faulty ABS module.
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On or about 6/10/19 while driving to work I noticed a noise coming from the rear of my car. The sound was like screeching nails on a chalkboard when the car is in motion at any speed without the brake pedal depressed. The sound would go away when I depressed the brake pedal.
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ABS Module set the following lights to turn on: emergency brake, traction control, steering wheel with exclamation mark.
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Multiple safety lights on dash including brakes, ABS, power steering, traction control. Multiple incidents where vehicle braking exceeded safety standards.
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1) ABS Module 2) ABS break is not working. So it puts myself and others at risk. 4) N/A 5) It has traction control, steering wheel, and ABS lights on.
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I was driving on the highway with the cruise control on and the vehicle apply the brakes without anything been in front of it. It's scary because any one could rear end you. Took it to honda where the vehicle was purchase and they was taking about realigning the sensor.
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