Consumer Complaint Detail

HONDA / ACCORD / 2002

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0 Injured
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005021702 Incident Date: May, 24 2005
Consumer's City: BAKERSFIELD Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: ACCORD Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 25 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: while driving, the vehicle ran great until 57000 miles, when the abs system failed. when driving 55 mph, came to a railroad crossing and applied when the brakes failed. brakes pressure was felt but brakes did not grab and extended stopping distance was needed, and driver to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. this occured on dry pavement on flat surface. brakes were applied under normal braking conditions. the abs system is 4 wheel antilcock. there was no warning prior to failure. no problems with brakes before. when brakes were applied, the brake pedal did not feel any different than normal. has had an estimate from a dealership, dealership reports that entire system must be replaced and all lines flushed at a cost of 2,300. vehicle is regularly serviced with records available.