1999 Honda Passport: brake failure

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Brakes · DC

1999 honda passport experiencing problems with brake equipment and engine revving at idle.*mr the ABS light stays on even though vehicle was in for recall. The brakes goes out when vehicle hit a bump at 10 MPH. The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor when coming to a stop causing extended stopping distance. *bf

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · CO

About a month after purchasing vehicle, brakes failed or shuddered a couple of times when braking at low speeds. Finally ABS light went on and according to the manual this means the ABS brake system is no longer working - have had no braking problems since. Dealer says it's a rear switch that's out, and wants over $200 to replace, but I haven't fixed it since research leads me to believe the ABS system is faulty anyway. Have a daughter I don't want injured in a crash due to faulty brakes.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · WV · crash

After a major service maintenance schedule performed by moses honda, 6018 u.s. 60 rt. East of barboursville, I noticed a severe depletion of brake pedal on my 1999 honda passport while stopped at a traffic light. I immediately took the vehicle to moses auto service and explained what was happening. The service manager had a technician to inspect the vehicle and subsequently added brake fluid. The service manager explained more attention would be available on my next service date. After my next service date no mention of the brake problem was addressed. On november 23, 2004 I was traveling west on rt. 60 and passed through a traffic light at exit 15 I-64 and was confronted by a gray van suddenly stopped. I immediately thrust my foot on my brakes, to no avail. I subsequently collided with the vehicle in front of me. It was a horrifying experience with the operation of the airbags, smoke and noise. There was a cabell county deputy sheriff near the scene who did the reporting and investigation. Later that same day I once again passed through the accident scene and discovered no tire skid marks. This has aroused my suspicion about the brakes. The vehicle is stored at paul's garage. 6141 childers rd. Barboursville, wv ph.304‑736‑4531. I would like for your office to investigate this vehicle for brake failure before repairs begin. Thank you, james h. Parsons

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

The consumers vehicle was broadsided by another motorist after making a left turn . In an attempt to stop the vehicle, the consumer depressed the brake pedal. The pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result the vehicle went down a hill and impacted a stone wall. The driver sustained back injuries. Prior to the accident, the vehicle had several brake failures. The ABS warning light illuminated once. These brake failures occurred after the recall for the ABS 02i002001 was performed.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Consumer stated that the manufacturer was warned repeatly that the brakes were not functioning properly, and the warning was ignored. On may 13 2003 consumer's son was driving at 23 MPH ,upon coming to a red light brakes failed, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle.

Filed Dec 2, 2002 · Acceleration · ND · crash · 1 injury

With the brakes applied, there was a sudden power surge, gas pedal went to the floor and engine was racing. Consumer hit her son and landed in the garage. Manufacturer notified. Ts

Filed Oct 11, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

The federal safety agency#:14950-02-1-002-001 recal: when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor resulting in extended stooping. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed May 10, 2002 · Brakes · OK

Was coasting to a stop at a red light. Applied brakes on a rough surface and the brakes failed to bring vehicle to a stop. Had to use the emergency brake to halt the vehicle. The vehicle would not stop even after trying to re-apply the brakes. \ had to shut off vehicle and restart then the brakes started to work again. Took vehicle to dealer, and mechancs stated that it was a normal function when driving over a rough surface for the tires to unlock as part of the ABS system. Dealer drove with me to a gravel parking area and sped vehicle and stepped on brakes and it did to him what it did to me. He stated that this was a normal function. This has happened 8 times this year alone and continues to scare the heck out of me when it happens. 2 times almost caused me to bump another vehicle from behind but used emergency break to halt vehicle.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · MN · crash

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. In one case, braking system was inoperative and resulted in a crash. Dealer said occupant's foot slipped off brake pedal and hit gas pedal. Previously, took vehicle to dealer for brake repairs. *ak the consumer had three brake failure incidents for which the dealer could not find the cause. During the fourth failure, the vehicle went out of control and crashed, causing damage. The dealer states that the consumer possibly stepped on both brake and accelerator at the same time. *yh ABS light illuminated after accident. Engine light illuminated due to manifold gasket leaking, dealer replaced it.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Brakes · OR · crash

My ABS brakes failed when I was pulling up to a red light in the rain causing me to rear-end another driver. The approximate speed was less than 20 MPH, and my passport pulled to the right as I was stepping on the brake. The check engine light came on blinking prior to impact after I had stepped on the brake, and went solid after I hit the other driver. I took the car into the honda dealership who has been servicing my vehicles for over 4 years. They have determined that the check engine light was not related to the accident, and was caused by the master cylinder resetting itself. They find no issue with the brake system, and say there isn't a defect. However, I was driving home from the accident and the brakes failed to engage 2 more times with a pull to the right. Both times were on wet roads in drizzle conditions when the vehicle was going less than 20 miles per hour. This occured again, same weather conditions on 1 november, again with the car going less than 20 MPH and again pulling to the right. This situation cannot be reproduced when the weather conditions are dry, and sometimes cannot be reproduced in the rain either. In the accident of 27 october, the bumper of the passport was damaged more on the front right than on the left. Which supports the stick and slide that I have felt each time the brakes fail to engage. I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem, and if so, what can I do to fix it? I don't feel safe or trust my car anymore while driving.

Filed Nov 12, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Brake failure and contiuous warping of drums and discs/unsafe usuage