Abs light came on while attempting to stop vehicle at a stop sign. The vehicle failed to stop, sponginess occurred when applying brakes, then failure. Car went thru intersection before driver was able to apply emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer mechanic noticed slow leak ABS modulator/accumulator system, and recommended replacement. Abs unit replaced at 71,035 miles. 8/2010. Cost for repairs $1600, must replace both as 1 unit, despite no failure with accumulator. At 104,000 miles, 6/2014, the ABS light came on, and brakes were examined at brake, tire, front end, and alignment shop, where they have been continually maintained. An examination was done and no signs of unusual wear or damage to front or rear brakes, test drive done by technician. Recommended ABS unit be diagnosed. Diagnostic performed at shop, determined that ABS modulator needed replacement again. It had been 32,965 miles since the original ABS modulator was replaced. Checked in with dealer and the ABS modulator was only covered for 12,000 miles. Abs unit not replaced. At 117,141, 3/2016, the brakes failed again. While backing up and applying brakes they became spongy, went to floor, despite pumping, and failed again, causing vehicle to back into wooden benches, damaging car paint. Dealer estimation for ABS unit repairs is $2300. Presently, ABS unit not replaced. These overwhelming complaints, from vehicle owners, regarding the ABS modulator unit, along with technical service bulletins, regarding the 1995 honda accord, support a recall being issued for the 1995 honda accord ABS unit. This defective ABS modulator is a safety issue and it is extremely dangerous to be without the ability to count on the braking system working, when it is vital to the stopping of the vehicle, and safety of others on the road!
1995 Honda Accord: brake failure
9 of the 539 complaints about the 1995 Honda Accord describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brakes failed but engine revved up. Harder I pushed the brakes, the car increased speed. On most occasions, I was able to coast to a stop or use the emergency brake. In this instance, the emergency brake did not hold and crash occurred. Dealer could not find problem when informed of braking issue. It was an intermittent issue but very scary.
Honda accord hydraulic cylinder split on highway. Brakes failed. Thankfully, was able to manuaver the car to a safe.
Antilock brakes failed.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Brake failure, causing accident.(louisiana police report)
Brake failure, when applying when cold makes a loud noise. Tt
Front brake failure.
(202-939-8722w)ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied. Airbags did not deploy during frontend collision. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Rear brake shoe kits now available
- Information used when the ABS control unit sets a diagnostic trouble code 1-8 (accumulator volume problem)
- Information on regarding: brakes ABS DTC
- Information on diagnosing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble code 1-8, accumulator volume
- Information on preventing diagnostic trouble code 1-3 after anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator work
- Subject on brake assembly fluid (cci #20)
- Concern of brake fluid leak from the ABS modulator
- Vehicle experiencing brake fluid leaking from the ABS modulator
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Honda Accord brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Honda Accord?
9 of 539 owner complaints about the 1995 Honda Accord (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Honda Accord?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Honda Accord
ABS 82Airbag light 75No deployment 28Sudden acceleration 9Tire blowout 9Stalling 7Adaptive cruise 6Fuel gauge 6Seat belt 6Headlights 5
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