Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2004 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda Accord based on all problems reported for the 2004 Accord.
I went to Honda dealership for routine maintenance on car. The mechanic came out and told me my rear brakes were nearly worn out and needed to be replaced. The car had 20,959 actual miles on these brakes. I had them replaced at my expense even though I felt this was highly unusual. Now my front rotors are giving me problems at 23,000 miles. The car jerks when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. I called Honda. . . . . Was told they hadn't had any problems or complaints, but I see same problem posted on this site.
While I was taking an exit of the highway (traveling about 30-35 mph), gradually applying the brakes, the vehicle's brakes all of the sudden were locked up and the car was out of control. It spun around, steering was locked and engine was cut off. Fortunately, there we're no cars behind me and damage was minimal. Only the rear bumper was hit by the guard rail on the ramp. Took the vehicle to the Honda service center. They did not find any fault in the vehicle. However, I have noticed one thing after I got the vehicle back from the shop - fuel efficiency went up. When I purchase the vehicle, it was averaging about 32-33 mpg. But in pass three to four months the average as about 28 mpg. Initially though was that fuel efficiency was low because of warm weather and a/c turned on. Interestingly, the fuel efficiency went up to 32-33 mpg after I got the vehicle back from the shop. The a/c's on and the driving environment have not change. Fuel efficiency has been consistence for laser few fill-ups.
The steering wheel started jerking uncontrollably while driving,the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. The driver applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle and it flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The insurance company repaired the vehicle.
During emergency stop brake pedal locked. This caused extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer stated that she is afraid that she will have an accident with her vehicle. She states that when she stops her vehicle at a stop light/sign, she has to hold the brakes down extremely hard.
Brakes have been dangerously sensitive (grab) since day I bought the car. They can grab very dangerously, causing passengers to lurch forward in the car. Honda service says this is a problem with all 2004 Accords and there is nothing that can be done.
Problem with excessive brake grabbing since purchase of vehicle on 05/29/2004. Discussed with tameron Honda service many times since purchase and it seems everone (sales and service) knows of this problem, but Honda has not done something to correct the potentially deadly problem.