1996 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

“As I prepared to slow to a stop in a relatives circular driveway, the engine began to rev up with a high pitched whine. I turned the wheel to avoid hitting a parked car in hopes of stopping the car but it continued to gain speed and ended up hitting a pickup in the same circular driveway. The brakes did not seem to function as the car picked up speed.”

“Abs light came on accompanied by buzzer. Checked brake fluid and found that I was almost empty in ABS reservoir. Added fluid and had ABS modulator checked. Modulator was found to be leaking brake fluid from fitting on underside. I contacted dealer to effect repair,and was told a new ABS modulator would be about $1500-$1600 dollars. Since vehicle was just past warranty limits, I inquired if some consideration might be made since it was considered a non-wear item. Dealer denied any considerations. …”

“Both the ABS and the srs indicator lights came on. Had dealer check and was told I need a new ABS accumulator and modulator, in addition to a new srs controlunit, ( air bag system). These are both cost prohibitive, were very expensive optional saftey features offered at the time of sale. I have looked on line and this appears to be a wide spread problem with the Accord 1994-1999 and the odyssey, both of which use the same ABS modulator/accumulator. Upon diagnosis, the dealer assured me that this was "normal wear and tear."”

“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 NHTSA 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. …”

“1996 Honda Accord brake lines under car rusted thru to failure where plastic clamps hold them in place. Brakes failed cannot see corrosion with out removing plastic cover. Fuel line also severly rusted in same location where clamped.”