1994 Honda Accord: brake failure

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Brakes · 117,500 miles · IL · crash

I was approaching a red light, starting to gradually apply brakes more than 200 feet away from the intersection. There's only one car in front of me; it already stopped in front of the intersection. When my car was about 15 feet away from the front car, I felt a sudden loss of braking power, and would have a direct collision with the front car. I immediately made a sharp left turn. My car's right front light area hit the front car's left rear bumper. My car continued moving, and finally stopped on the curb/grass by the side of the intersection. Later the tow truck driver confirmed that my car had no brakes at all, which was also later confirmed by professional mechanics. Prior to the accident, we (my girlfriend and I) had the car for 7 years. We had never had brake problems. The accident took place toward the end of a 250-mile round trip high way driving. I didn't feel any brake problem during the driving before the accident.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

The ABS brakes failed. The dealer wants approximately $1400 to repair. Car is well maintained with low mileage.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 79,600 miles · CA

We purchased our 1994 honda accord wagon new on 4/10/94 from honda of hayward in california. After about a year or so my wife noticed that the brakes felt different but could not specifically state why. On 7/19/96 we brought our car into the dealer because the rear brakes were squealing. We were told that they were worn out and needed replacement. I questioned that the rear brakes would wear out after 18261 miles and was told that this was normal. I was charged $129.08 for this work. On 11/26/97 we needed to have our honda serviced due to a failed cam bearing seal. While the car was being serviced we told the service manager jim mclaughlin that the brakes felt strange in that they pulsed and the ABS light would come on when the car was driven on trips of 100 miles or so but would go out when the ignition was turned off. We were again told that there was nothing out of the ordinary for this model of car. (we were also charged by the dealer for the replacement of the seal and had to apply for a refund several years later when the safety recall was announced) on 11/17/98 I had to have both the front and the rear brakes replaced with the odometer reading 36198. This cost $166.49. On 5/1/02 we had the brakes replaced again with 66246 miles on the car. All during this time we continued to have the same problems with the brakes. This cost $289.21 for the repairs. Finally on 9/13/03 while driving on the freeway I attempted to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle was taken to a midas facility where I explained to the manager what had happened and he checked the car and then showed me the service bulletins that were on his computer for 94 accords with VIN no's starting with 1hgc. The defective accumulator was replaced ($1182.54). After completing the replacement of the accumulator we drove the car and noticed the brake pedal fading into the floor and they determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes · CA

The ABS light illuminated on the instrumental panel all the time. The anti-lock brake did not working properly. *tt the vehicle skidded in rain and quick stops *cb

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

While traveling on highway applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Brakes · VA · crash

As I approached a stopped vehicle in front of me, the anti-lock brakes failed to respond at all. The pedal responded appropriately, however the car did not slow down at all. I hit a van in front of me, which was pushed into a truck in front of her, which then collided with a police car in front of her. There was approximately $4000 damage to my car and the others are being assessed. I tried twice to apply the brakes without success. Also neither of the airbags deployed. My speed was approximately 35 MPH.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Looking into the techincal service bulletin you will see over 6 bulletin reporting the loss of brake fluid from the ABS accumulator / moldulator area. This appears to me to be a manufacturing defect, a safety issue as well. Since I have never used my ABS, I can not understand how this system has failed due to brake fluid leakage. I feel that since the goverment pushed ABS and the manufacture charges additional for the feature the manufacture should be held liable for the defects of the unit. This repair is obnoxious for the tyical consumer, costing almost $1200.00 to repair. This is absurb, this is a safety feature, why has this not been recalled previously? Its time that someone stood up to the manufacture and expressed that if they charge additional for features of safety they should be forced to back them. Thank you.

Filed Sep 8, 1997 · Brakes · TX

Abs brake failure.

Filed Dec 18, 1996 · Brakes · MA

Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied, experienced extended stopping distance and loss of effectiveness.

Filed Mar 4, 1996 · Brakes · CT

Abs, brake failure when driving, makes a noise, also burnig smell when brakes are applied, replacement of pads and rotors on front and rear.

Filed Mar 4, 1996 · Brakes · CT

Abs, brake failure when driving makes a noise, also burning smell when brakes are applied, replacement of pads and rotors on front and rear.

Filed Feb 28, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · AZ · crash

Brakes failed twice, once resulting in an accident.