Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Honda Accord - part 2

The abs system seemed to "over reacted" during a panic stop situation, causing me to hit the car in front of me. It felt like the braking pressure was being significantly reduced even though I had my foot to the floor on the brake pedal. I feel that if the abs system had not engaged and backed off the brakes, I would have stopped in time. Also, only the passenger side airbag went off, even though I hit the car in front of me at less than 5 mph. It should not have gone off, but if it "thought" that it was a severe crash, why didn't my airbag go off? I would like for you to check the abs system to insure that this does not happen to anyone else. Please contact me ASAP to let me know if this is possible. Thank you.

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While driving at 55 mph on the freeway consumer attempted to exit beltway off a ramp, applied the brakes, brakes locked up, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Vehicle veered over the median into oncoming traffic. Consumer's vehicle was struck by another vehicle coming in the opposite direction on the passenger's side. Vehicle was totaled, and consumer sustained abrasions to the chest, neck, arms and face.

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The brakes kept locking up, causing extended stopping distance. Taken in for repair 5 times, but the problem recurred. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning anti lock brakes will lock up while consumer is pressing the accelerator pedal, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

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Abs and air bag safety system failed at the same time on a 1996 Honda Accord w/ 90,000 miles.

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There is a pulsating in the vehicle, and it has become extremely hard to stop. The vehicle does not feel like it is stopping completely.

Intermittently when braking vehicle would not stop. Also, vehicle would commence to accelerate, and then the brakes would hold. Vehicle had been to the dealer on five separate occasions and they could not locate the cause of the problem.

While driving the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. Consumer took vehicle to dealer who advised that the anti-lock brake and traction control systems had failed. Dealer also advised corrective part is not in the united states and would not be able to obtain until possible 02/15/03.

While traveling about 70mph on highway brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and hit another vehicle and flipped over. Dealership was aware of problem.

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While braking and with no warning brake pedal will go to the floor, and it will be hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified. The brake problem began right after the vehicle was purchased. The consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer four times for brake service but the dealer was unable to correct the problem.

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The knocking noise was there since a few months after I bought the car. The dealer said that's normal with new Hondas b/c the gears . Had broken-in, benefit of a doubt. But after that the knocking happened mo re often I became suspicious and asked a friend with a 4cyl '99 Accordlx he said that he never had that problem. Mine was an exv6 top of the line this shouldn't happen. And the last time I brought it to the dealer they heard it at least once but thay said that they can't duplicate it on demand so they can't pinpoint wh at's causing it. This should've been fixed a long time ago by the dealer. Brakes and steering did not work, car froze,causing me to go off the road: repair mech anic said,'timing belt". Maintenance was done 2 mo. Prior at dealer. The dealer service station should have inspected the timing belt. Even so the car should no t freeze b/c of a timing belt- brakes and steering are vital to a vehicles safet y without these airbags and seatbelts are just cushions for accidents waiting to happen. Manufacturers should fix this safety problem to prevent crashes instead of focusing on crash safety. I lost a car but I'm lucky to be alive from this h orrifying ordeal. I want at least reimbursement for the car from either the manu facturer or the dealer.

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Brake was applied at 35 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. On second attempt brake grabbed. Dealer replaced abs modulator. Servicing dealer claimed this happens to other vehicles as well. Driver very frightened.

Consumer applied brakes at 60-65 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. This resulted in a frontal collision, no injuries, vehicle was totalled.

Consumer put vehicle in gear, and with feet still on brakes, vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, causing an accident.

I broke pulling into a parking spot to a store. I felt the pedal pulsating and went all the way to the floor and I ended up into the shop braking all the glass windows. (tiresize: 205/65 /15).

Vehicle suddenly accelerated when abs brakes were applied. Driver used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

As I left the airport parking my car all of a sudden went to 60 miles and my brake would not stop the car. It caused me to go through a red light I was afraid to shut it off for fear it would roll on me so I put the car in n the car was still moving and racing like a race car then it slowed and I was able to use the brake, but when I took my foot off the brake the car went right up to 45 I had about 15 miles from home to all the way home it stayed at 45 unless I had my foot on the brakes, this happen at 2:00am.

The accelerator stuck and I applied the brakes but the car continued to go faster. The car continued to gain speed which resulted with the right side of the car going in the ditch. This caused the car to airborne. When the car landed it continued to plow forward for another 20 feet or so before stopping two feet from another ditch. I was applying the brakes the entire time with no results. Both of the air bags deployed which caused injury to my hand and arm.

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My wife and I purchased a new Honda Accord to be used by our 21-year old son who is attending college at brigham young university. On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001 he along with 3 other college students were in the car on the freeway. They were traveling in the fast lane at around 70 miles per hour. , another car going the same direction lost control (reason unknown), spun out across the freeway, hit the center divider and stopped directly in the path of our son. Naturally he hit his brakes, but it happened so fast that there was nothing they could do except hit the other car head-on at about 60 miles per hour. All four of the parties in our car were wearing their seat belts, which probably saved their lives. However, the air bags did not deploy. It is a miracle that someone wasn't severly injured. While all of the parties had some whip lash, no one had to go to the hospital. Someone told my son that because he hit his brakes the front end of our Honda was lowered and went underneath the bumper of the car they hit, which was a larger SUV and thats why the airbags didn't deploy. I thought airbags deployed on impact to provide the protection they are designed to provide. The police report indicated that the driver of the SUV who spun out was at fault. While we are really glad that our son and his friends were not severly injured I have concern for someone else who may not be as lucky. I hope this information is helpful. I did contact Honda motor cars to file a complaint. About all they did was take my information, send me information on airbags and tell me to contact my insurance company. Should you like additional information please feel free to give us a call. Thanks for your assistance.

The first incident happened as I was proceeding through a yied sign, the vehicle which preceeded me had come to a complete stop. When I applied my brakes, the car did not stop. The brake pedal was all the way to the floor. The only thing stopping the car was the impact with the other vehicle. Because everything happen so fast, I assumed that I did not react quickly enough. On 1/24/03 was the second time this happened, there were two passengers in the car with me who witness the brake incident again. This time as I tried to vere to the right to avoid an accident, the steering column was locked and I was unable to steer the car. Again the only thing that stopped the car was the impact. In both situations I was not traveling at a high rate of speed and there was ample time for the car to stop had the brakes worked. When I took it to the Honda dealer, they said they had never heard of anything like that happening before. I insisted they check the vehicle out anyway and, of course, they couldn't find anything wrong. This is a great safety issue and under other circumstances the results could have been more serious or even fatal.

My wife and I each separately encountered issues with steering and brakes possibly not working as intended. First occurred in October I believe, only couple months into the lease. I was almost run off on a highway, as I swerved to get out of the way. . I lost control and spun out(did 360) and hit the right shoulder barrier. I didn't think anything of it at the time. Chalked it up to bad luck. Then may of this year, my wife on highway, braked hard to avoid hitting traffic in front of her that had braked hard as well. Lost control of steering and again, did 360 spin and crashed into center divider. Now I'm a little leery, 2 incidents in less than 9 month span. Both times it seems that we should've not lost control.

The passenger window hangs and gets stuck in the guide. I have had it fixed 3 times and now it needs a 4th fixing. The anti-lock braking system engages prematurely, making braking ineffective at highway speeds.

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My primary concern is the engine trouble with my 1999 Accord. When I need to accelerate the car "misfires" According to the gresham Honda dealership. This is where the car is being serviced. Contact name and number would be mark cawthorn @ 503-676-7070. I am very hesitant to pull out in traffic at any speed because I never know when my car will misfire. At times the acceleration sticks at both 2-3rpms. Basically, there is no acceleration. The check engine light no longer comes on when the car hesitates. The first two times that the car was taken to the Honda dealership the check light did come on. My car is currently on it's 5th stay with Honda. They(Honda and their technicians) seem to have no idea what the problem was. Hopefully the problem will be resolved easily and most importantly, quickly. I'd hate to be the cause of an accident. Equally as important, I have had a failure with my abs. While there was no accident, I barely stopped at the intersection while brakes locked up on pavement. I have had passengers in my vehicle on such occasions and each would be willing to give tesimonies to such failures as listed above. In fact, the Honda technician has also experienced the "misfire" first hand in my Accord. I may be a little difficult to reach with college and two jobs but please feel free to leave messages at either phone number. Thank you for your time, amber weimerskirch. (tiresize: w-10).

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Customer lost control of vehicle, resulting in a crash while attempting to disengage cruise control with foot brake w on wet surface. Rear tires completely locked when customer tapped the foot brake to disengage speed control,causing vehicle to skid. Customer attempted to "stomp-and-steer" vehicle, (as is implied with abs), brakes became unresponsive and pedal travelled to the floor. Customer then applied full throttle to try to pull the vehicle out of the skid, which was unsuccessful due to the traction control overpowering customer's attempt to steer and accelerate out of the skid (the tcs automatically applies front brakes to limit wheel spin at speeds below 20 mph. Even though vehicle was travelling at 70, computer must have registered under 20 at that point). Vehicle violently spinned out of control off the highway down a 40 foot embankment.

Vehicle accelerated suddenly while the brakes were applied, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Vehicle failed to stop at and intersection. Leg was fully extended, and pedal went almost to floor. Half of vehicle landed in intersection. Please provide any further information.

On three different occasions my brakes have completely failed during the same circumstances: in each instance I am driving highway speeds, I brake to a stop because of traffic, when traffic stops I let off my brakes and the car starts moving forward. If I need my brakes immediately I find I have absolutely no brakes. The car doesn't even slow down. The second time this happened I rear ended a car that was three car lengths in front of me because I had no brakes! the other two occasions happened exactly in the same way, but the cars ahead of me started moving and I was able to keep from hitting them.

I have contacted Honda about the failure of the antilock brake system on both my 9196 and 1997 Accords and they acted freindly at first then decided not to pay for anything. So I am haing to get the abs repaired on both of the cars at cost to myself.

This is my second Accord to have this problem. No safety defect mentioned.

Was traveling about 65mph on highway and another vehicle jumped in front of consumer's vehicle. He applied brakes and dual airbags didn't go off.

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.

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

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.