Anti-lock brake system modulator failure. Leaking fluid in close proximity to exhaust manafold. Fire hazard. Dealer repair price quoted at $1400 - $1600. This ABS modulator appears to have a much higher failure rate than expected, based on the number of complaints I've seen on the internet. Based on the excessive repair price many people will chose to ignore the problem, or continue to add fluid, which will only increase the fire hazard. Others have chose to bypass the ABS, which defeats the purpose of having the ABS safety enhancement in the first place
1996 Honda Accord brakes complaints
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While driving the ABS warning light illuminated on the dashboard intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the problem was fixed. *ph the dealer replaced the ABS accumulator and modulator.
While driving the ABS warning light illuminated on the dashboard intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the problem was fixed. *ph the dealer replaced the ABS accumulator and modulator.
When car was turned on you heard a weed eater noise for about a minute and then noise wnet away and the ABS light came on. Took it to dealership and had to have the ABS modulator and accumultor replaced. Dealer thought it was odd for a dar with not that many miles on it. Then looked on internet and saw many reports of the same thing. I think the ABS should be recalled in 1996 accords.
While driving and without warning, the ABS warning light illuminated. Dealer notified. *ak there was no braking fluid in the reservoir. The brake fluid leaked from the ABS modulator. Tsb#96-050. *scc
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.
Abs brake modulator needed to be replaced. When the vehicle had less than 66k miles on the vehicle, it was taken to the repair shop two times to replace the part due to the fact the first new part received from honda was defective. The ABS light had come on when the engine was first started then went out. The engine light was intermittent. *mr *scc
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.
The ABS modulator failed due to a brake fluid leak. The air bag light came on and stayed on.
Without warning the air bag and the ABS light illuminated and stayed on the entire time the vehicle was in motion.
The ABS and air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who stated the ABS modulator, ABS accumulator, and the air bag controller unit had to be replaced. *jb
Abs and air bag safety system failed at the same time on a 1996 honda accord w/ 90,000 miles.
The anti-lock module no longer worked on the vehicle.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
Abs system failed at 67,548 miles. Abs light came on. Honda service department replaced accumulator and rebuilt modulator for $590. 14 months later during state inspection same honda service department said ABS system failed again later at 84,300 miles. Abs light did not come on this time. Estimated cost to replace modulator is $1,270. Car cannot pass inspection without that replaced.
The ABS light illuminates constantly. Consumer states when the ABS light illuminates and the brakes are applied in an emergency the vehicles brakes lock up. Please provide any further information. Ts
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
While driving vehicle, the ABS system was leaking causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Ts
I was pulling into a parking space and suddenly the car surged forward, I tried hitting the brakes but they would not stop, it was hard as a rock. I tried to steer the car between 2 cars and the car continue to surge forward and I manage to hit another car, a trucks rear bumper, even after this the car continued on it own course until it stopped on its own. This was not the first time this happened, one other time, I was on the freeway driving about 50 MPH and the car again surged forward but there were no cars in front of me and again, it stopped on its own.
I own a 1996 accord exl. One morning recently my car started humming when I turned it on and when the humming stopped my ABS light came on. The dealer diagnosed it as ABS pump running excessively and leaking modulator. The cost of the repair totalled $1,920.00. The dealer told me to contact honda as they thought that the ABS should not fail this early. When I contacted american honda I was told that it was outside their assistance as I had over 36,000 miles on my car. In addition, this was a normal wear and tear part like brake pads. I was also told by the dealer that the faulty ABS part which primarily affects 94, 95 and 96 models has been modified. I also own a 1994 honda accord ex and a 1995 civic ex. Now I'm worried about those ABS parts failing too.
Consumer put vehicle in gear, and with feet still on brakes, vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, causing an accident.
With no warning and proper maintenance of brakes entire anti-lock brake system completely failed. Please describe details.
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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.
Needs to be a recall- this problem is very common. No safety defect listed.
Abs modulator is leaking fluid from top and light stays on. Consumer confronted honda with a tsb, but honda will not recognize the problem.
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When applying brakes on wet pavement brake pedal goes to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor,causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While traveling intermittently ABS indicator light would flash on throughout travel. Dealer has been notified. *ak 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.
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