10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 24,126 miles
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While driving the vehicle, stalling, and braking hard the electronic power steering, vehicle stability assist, forward collision warning, antilock braking system, lane departure warning and parking brake indicator lights all activated. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who diagnosed a faulty vsa modulator control unit. When I attempted to order the part we were informed that the part is backordered 3-6 months.
- Spring Hill, TN, USA
A sensor in the ABS module has failed, and has caused FCW, LDW, ABS, TCS to all not work. Honda wants me to replace the module, but says the parts on back order for forseeable future and that they can-??t do anything for me. How can 1 part cause the failure of so many safety systems" How can they not stock this important repair part" Everytime I drive, my safety and the safety of those around me is compromised, and Honda-??s solution given to me from the dealer was to call back in 3 months to check if the part can be ordered. (And then pay $2000 to have it installed)
- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA
Car has 85,000 on 2014. Recent issues include defective starter and rear brake caliper. Also rear tires spin if road is damp even with anti serve engaged and good tires. Previous issues include battery component recall and axel recall. Did I buy a lemon?
- Vine Grove , KY, USA
Vehicle abs modulator failed this looks like known issue with multiple complaints on the site but no action is being taken this a huge safety hazard for all consumers. I have all lights on in my dashboard and I have realized my abs brakes failing numerous times while driving in slippery conditions. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND HONDA IS DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT!
- Detroit, MI, USA
The forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems failed and the alerts for ABS and steering come on. Dealer says it needs an ABS modulator, but there are none in the United States.
- West Newton, MA, USA
Constant error warning 'fcw system failed' pops up while driving, many dash error lights turn on, and all ABS and vsa systems are deactivated. System usually resets when car restarted but the error happens again within a few minutes of driving. Took car to dealer, who diagnosed it as vsa modulator unit is defective and needs to be replaced. While this is a very expensive part and disappointing that a critical safety system would fail this early in the car's life (my car only has 58,000 miles), amazingly there are no replacement units available in the usa, and this part has been back ordered by Honda for at least a month, with no resolution date. So I cannot have the system fixed because Honda doesn't have any vsa modulators anywhere in the usa. This issue seems to be increasing in frequency especially in the V6 Accord like mine. Is Honda out of the part because so many vsa modulators are starting to fail? it seems like a major safety issue that my car has no ABS or vsa system working while driving, and Honda is also unable to offer a fix since the part is not available.
- Park Ridge, IL, USA
I have 4 warning lights on the dash brake, traction, steering and tire pressure warning lights. I was told that it has to due with a faulty ABS control module. The part has been sold out for some time. When I talked to the gentleman at the shop he told me that a lot people have been having a problem with this. The light are always on the car drives fine but I'm worried because it controls all of the safety associated with the car.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the power steering, tire pressure measuring system, traction control, ABS, lane departure, and forward collision warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cambridge Honda (275 fresh pond pkwy, cambridge, MA 02138) where the failure was diagnosed as a vsa modulator failure, however the vsa modulator part was on backorder. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact back to the dealer since the part was on backorder. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Cambridge, MA, USA
2014 Honda Accord had vsa, ABS, tire pressure and eps (steering) lights all come on at random and turn off at random. There is also a loss of steering accuracy at low speeds (lower than 5mph) on full lock. ABS would engage under braking at low speeds - at times when the ABS was not necessary to help the stopping of the vehicle, as well and engage and random times (10-25mph roughly). Honda dealership wants $1920 to fix the issue, and stated that they suggest not to drive the vehicle until the problem is fixed due to it being a safety issue. I feel this is indeed a safety issue for not only the driver, but others on the road. I am making this complaint so that both Honda and the NHTSA can understand that this is happening and can correct it and recall it. If the us government mandates (since Sept 1, 2013) cars must have ABS and electronic stability control (Honda's calls it vsa) than how is this okay to let Honda on the road with these failures. At the high price to fix this issue I doubt many Honda owners are willing to afford it.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Driving on a country road, lights came on regarding steering and braking I drove for another 1/2-1 mile. Snowing conditions - lost steering and brakes and the car went off the road, hitting a sign for an upcoming curve
- Butternut, WI, USA
My 2014 Honda Accord does not start intermittently. Started when my car had 40,000 miles on it. I thought it to be a battery problem. Had my battery tested at advance auto parts and my battery was good. I still replace it. Next day, same problem. No start until the 8th attempt. The loud grinding that come with the fail attempt is frustrating and embarrassing. Today after 11 failed attempts to start my car it finally started on the 12th time. I'm so over Honda and the crazy part is I own a 2007 Honda Accord, a 2010 Honda Accord and this 2014 Honda Accord. The two older years gives me 0 problems while the newer one with less miles give me sooo much trouble. Honda stand up and be the reputable dealer that caused me to buy Honda in the first place. Oh and next the brkes are nothing like the older models. U feel a skip and you slide. These brakes are by far the worst
- Baltimore, MD, USA
ABS module going bad on a 2014 Honda Accord V6 exl, a lot of lights on my dash are on, it turns off from time to time and turns back on again for about a couple of days and then it will turn off again and then turn back on. Traction light is on brake light is on fcw light is on ABS light is on ldw light is
- San Diego, CA, USA
While driving to work ABS, vbs and steering lights all come on at same time. Brought into the dealer ship as a safety issue. Vehicle had approximately 103,000 miles. Dealer ran diagnostics and reset sensors, said it could be a bad module in the brake system would cost $1800 to replace. Drove car for 2 days all lights came back on. Questioned dealer about module and how common replacement was. They said never replace them. Researched the issue and found that it is very common and causes many issues, dealer/ manufacturer knows of issue and refuses to correct issue in cars with much less miles. Complained to dealer with no response.
- Canonsburg, PA, USA
When I turn on the engine, the car dashboard light keeps showing failed in most of the systems. It is just like a christmas tree!
- Irvine, CA, USA
The eps, brake, and ABS lights came on when I started the car and would not go off. We took the car to our mechanic who after doing diagnostics told us we need to take our car to a Honda dealer and not drive any more than we had to for safety reasons. The dealer determined it was the vsa modulator and cost $1788.78 to repair. Really disgusted with Honda as I read online where there have been several other Honda owners with the same problem yet there is still no recall on this problem!
- Crownsville, MD, USA
ABS module is malfunctioning. All of the lights on the dash are on and the vehicle brakes suddenly without warning.
- Bronx, NY, USA
Vehicle's brakes and calipers seized up while driving - upon reporting to the dealer, they advised this was a known and common problem with this vehicle. Both rear calipers failed at the same time, nearly causing a fire. Vehicle had to be towed to local dealer for safety
- Colchester, VT, USA
While driving the vehicle at low speeds on city streets the electronic power steering, vehicle stability assist, forward collision warning, antilock braking system, lane departure warning and parking brake indicator lights all activated. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who diagnosed a faulty vsa modulator control unit, Honda part # 57110-T2G-L02. When we attempted to order the part we were informed that the part is backordered with no expected release date. That was June 2, 2020. Today is June 22, 2020 and I called Honda again with the same result. I believe the warning indicators are accurately communicating that these safety systems are offline and am not driving the vehicle until I can repair it. It seems unreasonable and unsafe that Honda cannot provide a replacement for such a crucial safety-related part.
- Cameron Park, CA, USA
The ABS module is bad which causes the braking system to go bad. The fcw system failure light comes on along with the ABS, brake, vehicle stability, electric power system lights.
- Pelham, NC, USA
- Ben Wheeler, TX, USA