ABS/VSA lights on - Cash register shows $3,000.

My 2006 CR-V has 43,000 miles on it, and recently the ABS & VSA warning lights came on. A $140 diagnosis pulled codes 66-1, 18-1, 14-1 and 12-1, and resulted in a huge estimate. The dealer wants to start by replacing the VSA Module, and then the speed sensors (if the lights don't go out). I've had other cars where the ABS was rebuilt for $400. Seems that ain't so with Honda.

Honda Customer Service says I should grow up and take responsibility for a car that age. However, it seems Honda UK has responded to this same problem by offering owners free parts, something that would make a big dent in the 3 grand repair bill.

Just wondering how many Honda owners are experiencing expensive, post warranty "gadget failures" (Honda Customer Service does not consider ABS/VSA to be safety features).

The VSA and ABS lights both came on and are on continuously each time I drive my 2006 Honda CR-V. The Honda Dealer ran a diagnostic and determined the VSA Modulator was faulty and must be replaced to maintain the VSA and ABS safety functions of the car.

In researching this issue, it appears I am not the only person with this problem. The car was promoted as one of the most safe cars on the road when it was new, and as having a life expectancy of 300,000 miles. I only have 102,000 miles on my car and can no longer drive it as safely as expected for the next 200,000 miles of its life expectancy, Unless I pay the $2,400 repair to replace the VSA Modulator. This is NOT RIGHT!

I believe there is cause to expect Honda to recall these cars and replace the VSA modulators at Honda's expense!

Had been a huge fan of Honda's for many years. Our family has had Cr-z, Civic, Accord and Pilot. We are the original owners of the CR-V and drive only short distances. Never drive in bad weather or slamming on the brakes for example and always drive carefully. The VSA and exclamation light came on one day right when I started the car and will never turn off. Brought it to Autozone for a computer diagnostic. Results: 66-1 brake pressure sensor ABS and 65-1 low brake fluid. I just had the brake fluid replaced by Honda. Took it to the Honda dealer and confirmed the ABS module needs to be replaced. Part+labor = $2400+ (excluding tax). Called U.S. Honda manufacturer and they will pay 25% for the part. That still is expensive. The person acted like we are doing a huge favor for you, but I know somebody who use to be an engineer for Honda and can get parts lesser. I'm reading off of this site and on the web that countries in the UK and Canada, that Honda has paid the part in full. Here in the U.S. they don't recognize this as a defect. This part is a huge safety issue. So far in my continuing research, one person in the U.S., Honda has paid half. I'm very disappointed in Honda's and will not buy another Honda again. I was looking at a Odyssey, but saw it had a huge VSA issue as well. Sometimes I wonder if it was an electrical issue because the cruise control light will turn on. I figured somebody hit it by accident. If I pay for this replacement and since American Honda doesn't recognize it as a defect and safety issue, i could end up with another dud.

As with other CRV owners I too have the VSA module failure. DTC 661 on my Snap On diagnoser. taking it to Honda soon. Hopefully Honda Canada will supply the modukator as in other cases. Still upset I may have to pay for labour on a SAFETY item.....will post back when all is sorted out.

Update from Nov 22, 2011: After a very good conversation with a Honda Rep at Honda Canada they agreed to fully

cover the part AND instalation. I was truly relieved. Given the time taken to reply (less than a week)

and quick repair I will continue to be a Honda/Acura customer !!

We contacted the Dealer only to be advised that this was not a Warranty issue. This vehicle comes with a 5 year 100,000 Km warranty, the unit has 80203 Km and went into service April 06, 2006, however, I am advised that this is not a drive train issue and therefore not covered.

I spoke with Honda Canada and I am now waiting on an appointment with the dealer to have the problem diagnosed. The earliest appointment available is Dec 10, a wait period of 12 days. According to the comments by others, It has been well demonstrated that this has been a issue for some time and there has been no steps taken by Honda to have the problem corrected, nor has any recall been issued.

I will await the testing and see what the comments are from the dealer and will re-post. I'm told the VSA Modulator carries a replacement cost 0f $2400.00 (Not including labor ) I would appreciate any comments from other owners who have experienced this problem

Update from Mar 22, 2011: Replacement of the vsa module corrected the problem and Honda Canada supplied the part while I was responsible for the labor cost.