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Honda Accord

Report: Front Compliance Bushings May Crack

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Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Average Mileage: 86,246 mi (30,000 mi - 193,000 mi)

Front compliance (lower control arm ) bushings tend to crack and break requiring replacement.

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Visitor, 2006 Honda Accord, 73,500 mi

Had a recent Intermediate service with Showcase Honda and was advised that the Lower Front Compliance Bushing will need to be replaced and will cost $535 to get it fixed. I haven't done the fix yet for I wanted to make sure it really needs to be replaced. I was amazed that when I started the research and found out that the bsuhings will only cost me some $12 to $40 price range. So technically the labor charge will be between $450 to $500 price range which is rediculous.
I may just buy the bushings and find another shop to get it fixed for a lot cheaper.

Does anyone think that this should be a recall issue by Honda?

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Yellow gal, 2008 Honda Accord, 125,000 mi

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Took car in for oil change told brushing cracked and was a compliance issues and could be dangerous. It appears this a major problem so why is this not a recall issue.... All I do is buy Hondas ... Not sure I will purchase another Honda

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Visitor, 2005 Honda Accord, 89,000 mi

I took it in complaining of squealing turns and shuddering during braking. After two hours they call telling me that a compliance bushing was cracked. Allegedly, this was causing the stuff I noticed as well as excessive wearing on the two front tires and on the brake pads and/or rotor. I'm not a car expert, and I don't know a good mechanic, so I'm just going to pay and be done with it. $437.00 was the quote.

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Accord, 70,000 mi

went in for basic service and told compliance bushings were torn. replaced both for $350.

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Accord, 148,500 mi

I took my car in to the dealer for another issue and decided to also have them perform the 150,000 mile maintenance. The service manager called me and told me that the compliance bushings needed replaced.

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rexhavoc3550, 2005 Honda Accord, 60,000 mi

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i was told about this problem at 50000, took it to honda and they pretty much said 'too bad' and you will have to pay $1200 to fix it. i didnt expect crappy quality from honda or crappy customer service. (san tan honda)

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Visitor, 2007 Honda Accord, 49,000 mi

Took my car in basic maint. and was told my front bushings were torn. Dealership covered the cost-was told it was covered under extended warranty.

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Accord, 185,000 mi

Was told that my bushings were cracking. Asked if it needed to be dealt with now, told NO. Now my car is making hideous squealing noises (230K) and wondering...it may be that. Damn. Thinking of NOT going to Honda for this, the dealership here in Maine is not as good as the one was in California.

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Visitor, 2006 Honda Accord, 66,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 HONDA ACCORD V6 EX THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT
66,000 MILES,I HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 80,000 MILES OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE SPENDED MORE THAN $600.00

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Visitor, 2007 Honda Accord, 99,900 mi

bushings and links replaced at 104 000 mi

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2010PilotCT, 2010 Honda Accord, 52,000 mi

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2010 Honda Pilot steering wheel started to shutter when braking at high speeds at 52,0000 mile despite recent front alignement and new brakes. Honda dealership said left compliance bushing was cracked and leaking and left control arm was worn. They replaced both. Total was $600, $327 for labor and $273 for parts. Dealership said this is a common issue and if there is a recall in the future I would be eligible for reimbursement. Seems like when I google comliance bushings problems Honda is the only manufactuer that has this problem. It is ridiculous that steering components would be failing at 52,000 miles.

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Visitor, 2004 Honda Accord, 80,000 mi

Took car to San Jose Honda in Ca. for oil change and technician said compliance bushings are cracked/split and need to be replaced.

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Visitor, 2003 Honda Accord, 61,000 mi

I went to the dealer for 2003 Honda Accord Recall and was told my left and right front lower compliance bushings are excessively worn and need to be replaced. In addition, the alignment needs to be done. I was charged for $178.15 (with AAA discount) each bushing and $80 (coupon price) for the alignment at Penske Honda Ontario, CA.

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Visitor, 2004 Honda Accord, 119,223 mi

Two cracked bushings.

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Visitor, 2007 Honda Accord, 83,000 mi

Told compliance bushing were cracked when I took car in for an oil change. Dealer wants $450 to replace.

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Visitor, 2004 Honda Accord, 80,000 mi

Right and left lower compliance bushing cracked at 80,000 miles and at147,612 miles.Both times the bushings were replaced. Cost 349.00.

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Visitor, 2007 Honda Accord, 47,850 mi

I just took my car in for maintenance and was told my bushings were cracked as well. Makes me question what sort of crap is Honda using on vehicles. I was planning on replacing my wife's 10 year Jetta next year. The Honda CRV was #1. Looks like Honda is done.

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Visitor, 2006 Honda Accord, 67,000 mi

Went in to the local Honda Dealer for the safety recall and to have the oil changed and tires rotated and I was told i would have to replace the compliance bushings because they are cracked. I was quoted $490 + tax ($437 of it was labor). I am spending the money because I was told that the car would not be able to be aligned.

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4bucks, 2009 Honda Accord, 54,000 mi

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Both front compliance bushings require replacement according to my dealer. This appears to be a design flaw and I am concerned that it will be reoccuring issue every 50k-60k miles. This issue should be addresed by the company and not the owner.

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Visitor, 2007 Honda Accord, 55,000 mi

Late Soong 50,000 mile service. Told front compliance bushings cracked

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