Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 1996 Honda Accord

1996 Honda Accord with 48000 miles: abs system light comes on; expensive part to replace; seems to be a common problem with other Accords.

While driving the abs warning light illuminated on the dashboard intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the problem was fixed. The dealer replaced the abs accumulator and modulator.

Abs light on 1996 Honda comes on after 1-2 miles after starting vehicle. Pump makes noise after starting vehicle. Slight leak. A Honda specialty shop has already replaced the resevoir and torqued the o-rings, but the light continues to come on. The Honda dealer says that the modulator needs to be replacee at a cost of $1100. After researching the internet this is obviously a big problem for 94-96 Honda Accords, expecially those manufactured in ohio with the VIN# beginning with 1hg, which my car is one of those vechicles from ohio. There is obviously a defect with this unit and this should be investigated by your office for a possible recall. Honda should take care of this problem for their comsumers. Please advise on any actions.

Without warning the air bag and the abs light illuminated and stayed on the entire time the vehicle was in motion.

On 2/10/03 our abs light on 1996 Honda Accord came on solid. Honda of oxnard stated the problem was a leaky modulator and both modulator and accumulator needed to be replaced. We authorized service at a cost of $1425. 00. I wrote american Honda motor CO and asked them to pay for the replacement or share in the cost since I researched many TSB's on NHTSA website indicating a problem with the abs on the 1996 Honda Accord. My contention is that they had prior knowledge of defects in the abs modulator and accumulator and are responsible for the failure of this system. On 2/20/03 I received a call from angie of american Honda customer relations denying my request.

While driving the vehicle intermittently abs light become inoperable, and some noise when the vehicle start. Dealer notified replace the abs which cost $1,000. Consumer states with 57,ooo miles was to premature to replace the abs. Please provide further information. Ts.

The abs light goes on and off, and I took it to a Honda repair place and they told me that the abs modulator/pump is leaking. They informed me that the part alone was $1,200. 00, and with labor it would be $1,400. 00 to replace. That too me sounds absurd. I contacted the Honda dealer, and they informed me that this was a rebuilt part, and Honda did not supply new parts to replace this faulty abs modulator. At this point I'm very disappointed with Honda of America, and I have found numerous individuals on the web that have this same problem with their abs modulators leaking. . . . To me this is just another opportunity for Honda to make an extra buck on its loyal customers.

Abs system light came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that accumulator module and modulator was leaking. Please provide any further information. Honda issued a bulletin on this issue in 1996. Nlm.

Abs light stays on. Dealer says consumer needs a new control switch that will cost consumer $700. 00 . Cosumer has been trying to contact manufacturer, but has gotten no response.

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.

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.

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.

When starting engine vehicle makes a loud "roaring" noise that ceases when anti-lock brake warning light illuminates. Warning light then remains lit. Dealer has serviced several times, but repair lasts temporarily.