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Problems with 1999 Honda Passport SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

On average, the 1999 Honda Passport starts to “feel” problems with the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and its various aspects after 56 505 miles.

Components Affected by SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Issues

We have classified the 9 complaints from 1999 Honda Passport about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 43 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1

Recently reported SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems on 1999 Honda Passport

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. the vehicle was previously repaired by an authorized dealer for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 02i002001 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the contact was driving in reverse at a low speed when she applied light pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal depressed abnormally into the floorboard. as a result, the contact simultaneously depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle was involved in a crash. a police report was filed but no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed nor was it repaired. the failure recurred within four days again, resulting in a crash. a police report was also filed for the second crash but no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed now was it repaired. the failure and current mileage was 150,000. updated 01/28/11 *bf updated 02/11/11

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda passport 4wd. the contact stated that the frame and its brackets were severely rusted. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. updated 12/12/11*lj the consumer stated the rust went from the cross member, to the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. . the abs light illuminated and the gas gauge never worked correctly. updated 06/13/12...

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. the brakes were pumped several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but has not been repaired. the current mileage was 120,000. updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/20/08 *jb

The abs light constantly comes on and off and the doors are not opening from the outside. there has been no accident or incident to cause these problems. *jb

After a major service maintenance schedule performed by moses honda, 6018 u.s. 60 rt. east of barboursville, i noticed a severe depletion of brake pedal on my 1999 honda passport while stopped at a traffic light. i immediately took the vehicle to moses auto service and explained what was happening. the service manager had a technician to inspect the vehicle and subsequently added brake fluid. the service manager explained more attention would be available on my next service date. after my next service date no mention of the brake problem was addressed. on november 23, 2004 i was traveling west on rt. 60 and passed through a traffic light at exit 15 i-64 and was confronted by a gray van suddenly stopped. i immediately thrust my foot on my brakes, to no avail. i subsequently collided with the vehicle in front of me. it was a horrifying experience with the operation of the airbags, smoke and noise. there was a cabell county deputy sheriff near the scene who did the reporting and investigation. later that same day i once again passed through the accident scene and discovered no tire skid marks. this has aroused my suspicion about the brakes. the vehicle is stored at paul's garage. 6141 childers rd. barboursville, wv ph.304-736-4531. i would like for your office to investigate this vehicle for brake failure before repairs begin. thank you, james h. parsons

1999 honda passport developed problems with the brake system.*mr the consumer received the recall notice a year after it was originally issued ant took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. although the abs recall was completed the vehicle continued to have brake problems. while braking the consumer heard noise and the brake pedal went down to the floor. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who determined that he front and rear rotors and pads needed to be replaced. *nm

While driving 20 mph on the highway and making a left into an intersection driver applied brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded into another vehicle, causing a collision. the abs braking light was on dashboard. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for analysis, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

About a month after purchasing vehicle, brakes failed or shuddered a couple of times when braking at low speeds. finally abs light went on and according to the manual this means the abs brake system is no longer working - have had no braking problems since. dealer says it's a rear switch that's out, and wants over $200 to replace, but i haven't fixed it since research leads me to believe the abs system is faulty anyway. have a daughter i don't want injured in a crash due to faulty brakes. *nm

The consumers vehicle was broadsided by another motorist after making a left turn . in an attempt to stop the vehicle, the consumer depressed the brake pedal. the pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. as a result the vehicle went down a hill and impacted a stone wall. the driver sustained back injuries. prior to the accident, the vehicle had several brake failures. the abs warning light illuminated once. these brake failures occurred after the recall for the abs 02i002001 was performed. *jb

While driving at 25 mph and with no warning brake pedal got stuck to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda passport. while driving any speed the vehicle experienced an extended stopping distance when the brakes were depressed. the abs warning light remains illuminated. the dealer stated there was a problem with the anti lock brake system. the dealer repaired the vehicle per recall# 02i002001. the failure continued to occur. the current and failure mileage were 107,000.

Problems with abs brake module on 1999 honda passport.*mr the consumer received a recall notice in reference to the abs module. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair but when the vehicle was returned to the consumer the brake pedal pulsated severely. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the consumer was told that the front and rear brake pads and front rotors neede to be replaced. they also indicated that the pad and rotor failure was due to the abs module failure. *nm

While driving abs light would come on, then the vehicle would have extended stopping distance. consumer had been to the dealership on three separate occasions,but problem is still occurring.*ak

After vehicle was service for recall 02-i-002-001 on brake light switch, vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problems with the brake system. consumer stated vehicle was running without warranty. *ak

The brake light illuminated but when the driver checked the fluid level it was alright. while driving at 5 mph the consumer applied the brake but it didn't respond. as a result the vehicle was involved in an accident. prior to the accident the consumer planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for service. *ak *scc *nlm

Consumer states brakes continue to fail. dealer notified. *ak

While driving under any braking conditions vehicle would have extended stopping distance. driver contacted the dealeship. *ak

Abs motor ran continually. no longer in operation and needs replacement.*ak

Consumer stated that the manufacturer was warned repeatly that the brakes were not functioning properly, and the warning was ignored. on may 13 2003 consumer's son was driving at 23 mph ,upon coming to a red light brakes failed, causing vehicle to rear end another vehicle.*ak

I purchased a 99 honda passport from mazda of knoxville located in knoxville tn. the vehicle had 49000 mi. 3 days later it started making noise in the engine, and also the fuel gauge stopped working as well as the air conditioner. i called them back, they told me to bring it back to them. they kept it a week and a half. i picked it up and brought it home. they claimed to have done 3700 dollars worth of work to it to fix it. i returned home and 2 days later and had the oil changed, the people changing my oil asked me if the vehicle had been under water before, i said i didn? know. when i had the oil changed it started making noises again. i called them back and they said the noise was nothing to worry about, it is normal so this time they offered no help. said it was my problem. i continued to drive the vehicle and now not only is it making noise but it isn?t running right. it will not idle sometimes and other times it will idle at 4000 rpm to the point it sounds like it is going to explode. it has died on me a number of times in busy intersections and is only getting worse.

Brake pedal will go to the floor causing extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. ph

While driving on uneven pavement brakes will lock up, and it will be hard to control vehicle. dealer notified.*ak

Abs system pump was continuously running with keys removed from ignition. pump was extremely hot to the touch and had to be disabled by removing the abs system fuse. abs system failure light came on and is still on. no problems with brake system prior to this failure. car was serviced for exhaust pipe replacement 1 day prior to abs system failure. *ak

Abs light came on while driving, after shutting off engine abs pump kept running. vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak

The abs light came on when starting the car, and a lound winding sound came out of the engine compartment. the abs motor was continuing to run, even with the car turned off. i had to disconnect it to get it stop so i could take it to the shop. the cost of getting it fixed was $1750, which wasn't covered under warranty.*ak

Was coasting to a stop at a red light. applied brakes on a rough surface and the brakes failed to bring vehicle to a stop. had to use the emergency brake to halt the vehicle. the vehicle would not stop even after trying to re-apply the brakes. \ had to shut off vehicle and restart then the brakes started to work again. took vehicle to dealer, and mechancs stated that it was a normal function when driving over a rough surface for the tires to unlock as part of the abs system. dealer drove with me to a gravel parking area and sped vehicle and stepped on brakes and it did to him what it did to me. he stated that this was a normal function. this has happened 8 times this year alone and continues to scare the heck out of me when it happens. 2 times almost caused me to bump another vehicle from behind but used emergency break to halt vehicle. *ak

Abs system was not working properly while driving, back tires locked up, and vehicle started to swing from side to side before consumer regained control. contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there was a problem, but still was unwilling to do anything. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Abs module went bad. it would make a constant motor noise even without ignition on. *ak

While driving at 40 mph the abs light came on,. then abs motor started to make a high pitch noise and continued on, even after vehicle was turned off. consumer had to disconnect battery to turn off abs motor. dealer was notified. *ak *yh

Vehicles abs system seems to activate at very low sppeds thus rendering them ineffective, braking becomes poor, vehicle continues to roll at low speeds with the brake applied and while on dry pavement. *jg

We rear-ended the car infront of us because the anti-lock brake system engaged when there was no reason to do so. we were stopped at an intersection on a hot, clear day, when the light turned green and the car infront of us moved into the intersection, turning left, stopping to let oncoming traffic pass. i was prepared to slow down and stop to allow the traffic to pass. as i applied pressure to the brakes, we heard a noise come from the engine compartment, and proceded to rear end the vehicle infront of us. unfortunately, i only carried liability coverage on the truck, so i was facing having a non-operable vehicle or a $3,500 bill to fix the damage to the front of the truck. we made several claims to honda of america, which were processed, but in the end, the stated that they would assume no liability (must have stepped on the accelorator i was told). i am setting up an email account to pool our resources, information, stories and results together. please email me if you would like to see my letters to and from honda of america at [email protected]. i would like to hear how other people have dealt with this issue. *ak

Anti-lock brake system is not working properly. abs light came on and has stayed on. contacted dealer, and dealer disconnected abs motor from vehicle.*ak

While vehicle was stopped with brakes applied at top of consumer's driveway,brake pedal was released, and engine suddenly accelerated. consumer applied brakes again, and vehicle stopped after 20 feet, leaving skid marks on driveway. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Breaking problems cause me to be involve in a wreck upon entering an intersection i hit a small bump in the highway and the breaks let off causing me to turn into the center lane where i was hit by a truck. i do not have the correct date now but if is filled with my insurance company my agent is rc fason 501 228-5544 farmers insurance

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: )

Anti-lock brakes regularly release/fail while braking and traveling over large bumps. an example: while braking downhill to make a right turn, i traveled over a large bump in the asphalt. the brakes disingaged even though i will still pressing on the peddle. i had to remove my foot and re-engage the brakes. this has happend to me for times, and is well known among late model passport and rodeo owners.*ak

When applying brakes while going over a bump pedal went to floorboar, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. also, states since the collision there has been extended stopping distances intermittently.consumer has disconnected abs system. please provide additional information.*aik

My abs brakes failed when i was pulling up to a red light in the rain causing me to rear-end another driver. the approximate speed was less than 20 mph, and my passport pulled to the right as i was stepping on the brake. the check engine light came on blinking prior to impact after i had stepped on the brake, and went solid after i hit the other driver. i took the car into the honda dealership who has been servicing my vehicles for over 4 years. they have determined that the check engine light was not related to the accident, and was caused by the master cylinder resetting itself. they find no issue with the brake system, and say there isn't a defect. however, i was driving home from the accident and the brakes failed to engage 2 more times with a pull to the right. both times were on wet roads in drizzle conditions when the vehicle was going less than 20 miles per hour. this occured again, same weather conditions on 1 november, again with the car going less than 20 mph and again pulling to the right. this situation cannot be reproduced when the weather conditions are dry, and sometimes cannot be reproduced in the rain either. in the accident of 27 october, the bumper of the passport was damaged more on the front right than on the left. which supports the stick and slide that i have felt each time the brakes fail to engage. i would like to know if anyone else has had this problem, and if so, what can i do to fix it? i don't feel safe or trust my car anymore while driving.*ak

Abs kicked-in on dry road resulting to exceedingly long stopping distance. also has axceedingly stopping distance on wet road. abs seemed to prevent the car to stop. *ak

When applying brakes vehicle would jerk intermittently. dealer notified and nothing could be found. *ak

Brake failure and contiuous warping of drums and discs/unsafe usuage

Right rear toe is defective and out of alignment spec., serviced three times for defect with no improvement, causing severe pull and loss of steering control. *mjs

Dt: consumer got a recall letter in march 2004 on the abs module system . had recall problem fixed on july 29, 2004. now, when brakes applied, the car will not stop at required distance and continues on a few feet more while driving forward or backward. drove on a cold day ,and when he parked vehicle and turned it off, it made a noise like a fan blowing. took it to dealer, and they fixed the abs module system at owner's expense. the brakes are still not right. gave the dealer $200.00 to replace rear rotors, and all they did was put new pads on old rotors. *ak consumer states new pads with the old rotors made him run into a brick wall. *tt

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. in one case, braking system was inoperative and resulted in a crash. dealer said occupant's foot slipped off brake pedal and hit gas pedal. previously, took vehicle to dealer for brake repairs. *ak the consumer had three brake failure incidents for which the dealer could not find the cause. during the fourth failure, the vehicle went out of control and crashed, causing damage. the dealer states that the consumer possibly stepped on both brake and accelerator at the same time. *yh abs light illuminated after accident. engine light illuminated due to manifold gasket leaking, dealer replaced it. *slc

On brakes: reported prob. several times/ service dept. said no recall / no problem, now experiencing problem with stalls and sluggish take off.*ak

While driving put on brakes and vehicle would slowdown. then, it would release and stop. consumer went through intersections because of this problem, and had an accident. *ak

When applying brakes on any type of road surface, rain or no rain, truck skids as though it is on ice, and does not stop at all. truck has been taken to two dealerships. three attempts were made at two dealershps to correct the problem. the problem with the abs continues. please provide any further information. *ak

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