Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9807310/20/1998602683Front brakes make a low, growling noise and the vehicle vibrates when stopping at low speed. *yc01/06/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
20402/16/200410014232Grunt noise after sitting for several hours. *nm04/29/2005
110211/16/200210013779Anti-lock braking system (abs) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. honda tech line summary. *tt04/26/2005
11010211/01/200210005871Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt03/18/2004
100210/16/200210005927Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt03/18/2004
100210/16/200210005929Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). honda october tech line information. *tt03/18/2004
01040004/01/2000618987Information on preventing diagnostic trouble code 1-3 after anti-lock brake system (abs) modulator work. *tt05/10/2001
9860004/01/1998602145Information on abs diagnosis with pgm tester. *yc09/22/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/23/1999608/01/1998
 Brake problems, loud noise when applied. purchased 8/98 and have taken it to the dealers for repairs, 7 times, for the very same problem. had the front brakes replaced, and rotors machined, mileage 22,201, 4/10/00. returned 7/13/00, 3 months later, for the same problem,mileage 25,262 was told front brakes 65%. then today, 1/22/02 returned, same problem, mileage 38,444, again, told need to replace front brake pads and resurface the rotors. how much longer do we have to put up with this? we have always done what the dealer suggested now what?.*ak
03/16/1998
 Upon applying the brakes a growling and a thumping sound seems to be coming from the wheels; sounds like an impact is occurring underneath the vehicle. causes vehicle to shimmy. been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still remains unresolved. consumer has also experienced problems with the ignition--key will not turn to allow car to start, even after new keys were tried. *ak *ml
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 Braking system failed to work properly. vehicle has been to dealership at least 15 times for brakes. it has been an intermittent problem, no solution has been found. would have squeaking noise before brakes grab and then release.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
06/23/1999608/01/1998
 Brake problems, loud noise when applied. purchased 8/98 and have taken it to the dealers for repairs, 7 times, for the very same problem. had the front brakes replaced, and rotors machined, mileage 22,201, 4/10/00. returned 7/13/00, 3 months later, for the same problem,mileage 25,262 was told front brakes 65%. then today, 1/22/02 returned, same problem, mileage 38,444, again, told need to replace front brake pads and resurface the rotors. how much longer do we have to put up with this? we have always done what the dealer suggested now what?.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
09/23/20021
 Consumer states that while driving the vehicle apply the brake and a loud grouning sound came out of the vehicle and owner check the vehicle and realize the mount for the calpiper was broken. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
05/01/1998
 Noisy brake drums and rotors getting hot. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
05/01/1998
 Noisy brake drums and rotors getting hot. *ak