2004 Honda Accord: brake failure

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · VT

Brake pedal is soft and spongy. Have had brake fluid and master cylinder replaced but air seems to be getting into hydraulic system. Have called attention to honda service personnel of service bulletin 07_045 but srvice rep disclaim any problem. I am fearful of total brake failure and possible airbag explosive deployment!

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving my normal route and coming up on my right turn. The dashboard lights and all interior lights of my car went black and I was unable to steer my car. Within seconds I tried to brake. My pedal went directly to the floor and my brakes never engaged. I had no steering and no brakes going 55mph (forcing me through a red light). I was t-boned by a SUV at 60mph (no skid marks for either of us)- a full impact crash. My side of the car was destroyed, my car sent spinning into and taking out a pole, and then my car spun down an embankment. The next thing I remember is being cut out of my car and then nothing past that. I spent the next 5-6 days at 2 different hospitals. I suffered lung/heart/body trauma (especially due to airbag and seatbelt) and a major concussion. Wherever the airbag hit and seatbelt lay- I'm a rainbow of colors. I am looking at a lengthy recovery and unable to return to work for a few weeks, unable to take college finals, nor can I return to college next semester due to heart trauma. My husband and I had moments of brake and steering problems sporadically/occasionally in the last few months. Each time we took in our car we were told "we can't find any problems". And the notorious: "there are no recalls for your brakes". We have four children and this incident has affected each of us.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact attempted to accelerate from a traffic stop when the pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. The contact applied the brakes but the brakes failed to operate and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There was one reported injury. A police report was available. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility where the mechanic advised the contact that the failure potentially occurred because the contact's feet were too wide. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred and the contact was involved in a second crash. There were no injuries. A police report was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, never responded. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000 and the current mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2010 · Brakes · 20 miles · OH

What does one have to do when there are no brakes on my honda but they will not fix it and it is the samething they have a recall on ?????? I have almost wrecked 4 times ?????? I disappointed that

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Brakes · 10 miles · OH · crash

My 2004 honda accord no brakes/almost died in a accident /they say it is ABS modular ????

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NY

Brakes failed prematurely - at approximately 40,000 miles, parking brake locked/seized without brake light illuminating and caused $700 worth of repairs, including new rotors, pads, etc.

Filed Mar 5, 2009 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving less than 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 MPH. The contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet, but the brakes failed to respond. He was finally able to stop the vehicle by pulling into a safe area and slamming the gear shifter into the park position. The vehicle continued to rev between 5,000-6,000 rpms. The dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 70,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact stated that the ABS engaged. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. He felt that the bypass valve on the ABS modulator caused the failure. The dealer re-inspected the vehicle and replaced the ABS modulator. Approximately two years later, the failure recurred. As of august 7, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 57,500. Updated 01-15-08. *kb the consumer stated 2 ABS modulators have been replaced and 2 master cylinders replaced by the dealer. The failure started with a soft brake pedal and over time it became worse. When the problem occurred, the vehicle would pull hard to one side and/or the ABS modulator would activate when braking power was established. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Mar 31, 2005 · Brakes · OH · crash · 1 injury

On march 18, 2005, I was driving my 2004 honda accord ex v6 on I 680 when my tcs and ABS lights illuminated. I got scared and released the accelerator but since the exit I needed was approaching, I slightly depressed the brake pedal. Immediately the steering wheel jerked out of control and I slammed into the right guardrail extremely hard, causing all driver's side airbags to deploy and I continued spinning out of control and the car felt like it was not stopping as it crossed two lanes and continued driving onto the median, eventually stopping as it hit and rode up on the guardrail on the median. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and there was absolutely no braking present in the car. The car was deemed totalled by insurance. Honda was called but todd (svc rep) said that "we dont like to hear that about our cars."

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · MD · crash

While driving on the highway in stop and go traffic the brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. When this occurred the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. This resulted in the vehicle rear ending the motorist in front of them. The emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at a body shop, but will be towed to the dealership to have the brakes inspected.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Brakes · 2,084 miles · PA

Intermittant brake failure on a 2004 honda accord v6 sedan.