1996 Honda Accord Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 43
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 43 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 6 records
- anti lock · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1996 honda accord. Consumer states brake failure *tgw the consumer stated when she applied the brake pedal, it was very hard and the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. After the accident, the vehicle was inspected and it appeared the brake fluid leaked out of the abs reservoir. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10354289
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1996 honda accord with 48000 miles: abs system light comes on; expensive part to replace; seems to be a common problem with other accords. *ak
ODI 10086170
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Headlights · Power Window Devices And Controls
Anti-lock brakes. Electrical-headlights, power windows-driver side failed. *ak
ODI 10061859
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While braking abs pump failed. This caused extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
ODI 10063071
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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. *nm
ODI 10050022
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs is failing due to fluid leak and lack of pressure. This car is relatively young and should not be experiencing this type of defect. The number of related postings for this problem would indicate a situation deserving further investigation. Loss of abs can result in loss of control and considerable injury.*ak
ODI 10060134
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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 *jb
ODI 10034102
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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,…
ODI 10025670
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs and air bag safety system failed at the same time on a 1996 honda accord w/ 90,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10016495
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
ODI 10007901
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
ODI 764020
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
ODI 762254
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 762745
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Linkages
Consumer put vehicle in gear, and with feet still on brakes, vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, causing an accident.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8013143
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs modulator is leaking fluid from top and light stays on. Consumer confronted honda with a tsb, but honda will not recognize the problem.*ak
ODI 8001597
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 755475
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
ABS SYSTEM LEAKING FLUID, SYSTEM INOPEARBLE . *AK
ODI 751935
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
NO ASUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 750639
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs system light came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that accumulator module and modulator was leaking. Please provide any further information.*ak honda issued a bulletin on this issue in 1996. Nlm
ODI 894333
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Actuator in abs is leaking fluid which is not allowing abs to engage. Dealership is in possession of vehicle, and will repair the unit for $430.00. .*ak *jb
ODI 887473
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs light stays on. Dealer says consumer needs a new control switch that will cost consumer $700.00 . Cosumer has been trying to contact manufacturer, but has gotten no response.*ak
ODI 886280
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The abs system failed prematurely at 47000 miles, prior service of the abs system was completed at the dealership. *mjs
ODI 559164
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The car is only 5 years old and abs modulator leaks. Dealer suggested to reseal it, and dealer said they've seen the same problems before but cannot provide information what causes the leak. *ak
ODI 737783
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs modulater orginally failed at 55,000 miles and was resealed and refailed and was totally replaced at 67487.
ODI 729979
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti-lock brake (abs) light came on the dash panel a week ago. When applying brakes abs system didn't engage at all. At first, abs worked intermittenltly. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic told him that it would cost $1600. 85 to repair it. Abs pump accumulator, and abs modulator needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 867836