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2013 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (3%)

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2013 Honda Accord brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

75572 mi

US $422
Replace F & R pads 
52000 mi

US $175
Parking brake (at rear left wheel) was sticking after using it and required to be manually released at wheel. Dealer indicated the cause was the caliber getting seized up which could not be repaired and required replacement. Took till the next day to get a replacement caliber, but had a loaner available. 
62620 mi Front brake retainer clips are sticking, producing grinding noise when turning. Was quoted $240 to replace the $10 part on each side. Not affecting braking performance so I decided to wait until brakes required (6-9 months) or disassemble, clean and reassemble myself. 
117800 mi

C $1200
Rear brake calipers seized, needed to be replaced along with new pads and rotors 
104000 mi

US $30
rear brake caliper was stuck. replacement of seals and rebuilt corrected the issue. 
184000 mi

US $500
Vibration in brake pedal. Warped rotors 
7000 mi Retaining clip needed to be replaced. Brake squeal when turning left. TSB# 12-081 
33315 mi

US $50
Front brake shims were dry, dealer performed "brake service " on front axles; was making a screeching noise. Rear brakes will need the same repairs at some point. 
37243 mi Rear brake service. 
34200 mi Heard a scraping noise at low speed, especially when turning; also at times a squeaking noise coming from the front wheel. Dealer checked it out, there was a TSB, dealer changed brake shims. 
66000 mi

US $400
Noticed a squealing noise coming from the rear. Dealer diagnosed it as a failing brake caliper. Replaced the caliper, installed new rear brake pads, polished rotors. 
118000 mi

US $400
Rear brakes were severely worn, rotors were shot, so installed new rotors and pads. 
230000 mi

US $1200
Aftermarket caliper went bad again. Replaced with OEM, new rear pads, resurfaced rotors, parking brake line loose - tightened. 
16000 mi Brake sounds on turns. Service bulletin under warranty 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.4L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

87000 mi

US $500
Rear brakes work down and calipers seized. Alignment done as well 
73000 mi

US $400
Pads, machine discs 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

189-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

130000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear brake calipers, rotors and pads. 
124587 mi

US $457
Replaced front and rear brake pads and machined rotors. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

15000 mi Brake Squeal - 
67000 mi

US $500
Rear brakes and rotors replaced. Normal wear & tear. 
30000 mi Brake clicking noise 
120000 mi

US $1400
ABS and stability control lights on, would not clear. No error codes. Dealer could do nothing, wanted to replace computer and several sensors. Found the used parts at a junkyard, repaired. Trunk springs failed again. Replaced. O2 sensor, and 3 of 4 TPM sensors. Replaced. 
50335 mi

US $360
RR brake pad froze and rotor rusted. Needed rear pads & rotors replaced after only about 1 year. 
49000 mi

US $800
All brake pads were replaced, rotors in front were replaced. 
64000 mi

US $599
rear caliper 
63000 mi

US $50
The dealer noted the front pads were in need of replacement. I replaced the pads myself. 
49000 mi

US $500
Vehicle continues to have problem with right rear brake and premature pad wear. Latest diagnosis was stuck caliper, problem has recurred a couple of times, keeping an eye on it. 
208000 mi

US $40
Diagnosed problem. Parts too expensive. Not repaired 
235000 mi

US $45
diagnosed as streering wheel clock spring 
10000 mi Whistling noise from front left wheel when making left turns. 

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2013 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

60140 mi

C $500
Rear rotors and pads 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

51000 mi

US $60
Rear Brakes 

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2013 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

78120 mi

C $200
Rear drivers side caliper is getting partially stuck when releasing the e-brake. It is supposed to spring back into place. E-brake itself is ok. Lubricated in April, worked for a month then seized again in May. Replaced caliper with new Raybestos, changed brake fluid. 

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2013 Honda Accord Brake Problems

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