2004 Honda Accord Service Brakes Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
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!
ODI 10918804
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the vehicle at night, i experienced a spontaneous total electrical failure when switching the dash control which powers the digital thermometer/odometer control. This effected headlights, steering and braking, as if the car was turned completely off, but i was able to coast toward the road shoulder.
ODI 10716482
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
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 reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10662563
Body · Service Brakes
The clearcoat paint is beginning to peal on the hood, roof and trunk. Color of vehicle is black. It has been well maintained and garaged. I've noticed many other honda vehicles with the same condition. In addition, the abs brake warning light has gone on and we've been told by honda that the car needs the abs module replaced at a cost of $1,200. We have not made this repair due to the cost and age of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10640317
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the rear driver's side brakes seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs unknown to the contact were performed. On a later occasion, the contact was traveling at an unknown speed when he smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke coming from the wheels. The rear brake also seized. The contact allowed…
Fire reported
ODI 10555717
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the rear driver's side brake seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. Most recently, the contact smelled a burning odor while driving and noticed smoke coming from the rear passenger's side wheel. The contact moved off the roadway and discovered that the rear passenger's side…
Fire reported
ODI 10555714
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Honda Accord.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.