10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,960 miles

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problem #22

Oct 022001

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #21

Aug 012000

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling intermittently ABS indicator light would flash on throughout travel. Dealer has been notified. Consumer states that the ABS was repaired once while still under warranty, the whole system was later replaced. Consumer states vehicle had repairs to the O-ring and dealer stated something about air in the system.

- Grate Vine, TX, USA

problem #20

Sep 052001

Accord

  • miles
ABS system leaking fluid, system inopearble.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #19

Aug 232001

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
I bought my 1996 Honda Accord ex about a year ago and the dealer told me that the ABS light came on, but that it was nothing to worry about that it had been checked out and nothing was wrong. I did some searching on the internet and found out that I wasn't the only one who had an ABS light problem. I talked to my Honda dealer and they told me that the worst case scenario was an ABS modulator that would cost 1,200+. when I start my car it makes a funny noise for about 30 seconds and then my ABS light comes on and the noise stops. If my ABS system does not work and I slam on my brakes and they lock up and I hit someone then I am at fault, but I could not help hitting them if my brakes are locked up and I am still going. This could cause serious injury or maybe even death. I do not have 1,200+ dollars to fix this. The Honda co. Shouldn't have used faulty parts. Could you please look into this and let me know something. Thank you for listening to my complaint.

- Union, MS, USA

problem #18

Aug 102001

Accord

  • miles
No asummary listed for abov evehicle.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #17

Aug 012001

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS system light came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that accumulator module and modulator was leaking. Honda issued a bulletin on this issue in 1996. Nlm

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #16

Jul 172001

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
I bought my 1996 Honda Accord ex about a year ago and the dealer told me that the ABS light came on, but that it was nothing to worry about that it had been checked out and nothing was wrong. I did some searching on the internet and found out that I wasn't the only one who had an ABS light problem. I talked to my Honda dealer and they told me that the worst case scenario was an ABS modulator that would cost 1,200+. when I start my car it makes a funny noise for about 30 seconds and then my ABS light comes on and the noise stops. I wasn't concerned at first, but I found out that I could contact NHTSA and some action could be taken. If my ABS system does not work and I slam on my brakes and they lock up and I hit someone then I am at fault, but I could not help hitting them if my brakes are locked up and I am still going. This could cause serious injury or maybe even death. I do not have 1,200+ to fix this. The Honda co. Shouldn't have used faulty parts. Could you please look into this and let me know something. A good place to go to find out information on ABS modualtors is yahoo.com. I have been told that this is done case-by-case. Here is a case number that I attained off of the internet. : (301).990.2000. I hope this helps. Thank you for listening to my complaint.

- Union, MS, USA

problem #15

May 012001

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Actuator in ABS is leaking fluid which is not allowing ABS to engage. Dealership is in possession of vehicle, and will repair the unit for $430..

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #14

Apr 052001

Accord

  • miles
ABS light stays on. Dealer says consumer needs a new control switch that will cost consumer $700. Cosumer has been trying to contact manufacturer, but has gotten no response.

- Louisa, VA, USA

problem #13

Jan 202001

Accord

  • miles
The ABS system failed prematurely at 47000 miles, prior service of the ABS system was completed at the dealership.

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #12

Jun 012000

Accord

  • miles
I have both a 1996 and 1997 Accord with anti-lock brakes. In both cars the sound of an electric engine can be heard when you start the car and lasts for a few moments. I was told it was the ABS motor and the 1996 has a confirmed leak. I was told this I

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #11

Jan 042001

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
ABS pump and assembly failed and had to be replaced.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #10

Nov 202000

Accord

  • miles
The car is only 5 years old and ABS modulator leaks. Dealer suggested to reseal it, and dealer said they've seen the same problems before but cannot provide information what causes the leak.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #9

Nov 222000

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Due to leak ABS module and acumulator failed at 46,000miles, causing poor brake performance.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #8

Aug 172000

Accord

  • miles
ABS modulater orginally failed at 55,000 miles and was resealed and refailed and was totally replaced at 67487.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 052000

Accord

  • miles
Anti-lock brake (ABS) light came on the dash panel a week ago. When applying brakes ABS system didn't engage at all. At first, ABS worked intermittenltly. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic told him that it would cost $1600. 85 to repair it. ABS pump accumulator, and ABS modulator needed to be replaced.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 091999

Accord

  • miles
ABS unit failure as stated in the service bulletin, owner would like ABS to be repaired without costs due to defect in design.

- Franklin Sq., NY, USA

problem #5

Sep 171999

(reported on)

Accord

  • miles
Oil leaks from the ABS brake unit, causing the ABS brake system to malfaunction.

- Boyton Beach, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 201998

(reported on)

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed, causing accident..

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #3

Nov 141997

Accord

  • miles
ABS brake failure.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

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