Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
ABS light came on while attempting to stop vehicle at a stop sign. The vehicle failed to stop, sponginess occurred when applying brakes, then failure. Car went thru intersection before driver was able to apply emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer mechanic noticed slow leak ABS modulator/accumulator system, and recommended replacement. ABS unit replaced at 71,035 miles. 8/2010. Cost for repairs $1600, must replace both as 1 unit, despite no failure with accumulator. At 104,000 miles, 6/2014, the ABS light came on, and brakes were examined at brake, tire, front end, and alignment shop, where they have been continually maintained. An examination was done and no signs of unusual wear or damage to front or rear brakes, test drive done by technician. Recommended ABS unit be diagnosed. Diagnostic performed at shop, determined that ABS modulator needed replacement again. …
Vehicle ABS started making noise around 90,000 miles and was slowly losing fluid. Light came on permanantly at 100,000 miles and ABS malfunctioned. American Honda is aware of the problem. TSB 96-05 was issued. Dealer stated it was a common problem and the modulater costs is approx. $1,100. No recall was issued knowing the plugs on the ABS modulator were not properly tightened when the vehicle was shipped from the factory. This caused a leak of brake fluid from the system, which appears to have subsequently caused damage to the master cylinder pressure in the main braking system. Causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and a need to be pumped to obtain pressure in the braking system. Honda claims it is due to the age of the car but the TSB 96-050 clearly identifies liability of the ABS system shipped with improperly tighten plugs. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Honda Accord. When shifting, the vehicle bangs into gear and the transmission jumps and makes a loud noise. He took the vehicle to a meineke dealer and they diagnosed that the muffler and catalytic converter needed to be replaced, and the rims were bent. The underbody of the vehicle has an inch and a half gap, in which the inside of the vehicle can be seen. He took the vehicle to Honda and they stated that the transmission, rear brakes, rotors, motor mount, and air bags needed to be replaced. In addition, the rims were bent. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 91,027 and failure mileage was 90,806.
ABS brake light stays on. Problem had been fixed (seal replacement) a couple of years ago, 9-10-99 to be exact, but about a year after that reoccured. Since then I have filled the ABS reservoir each time the light came on and then the problem went away. Now that does not help anymore either. This seems to be a known and dangerous problem with this model and I thought at least that they would have fixed it the first time this problem came up.
Brakes failed but engine revved up. Harder I pushed the brakes, the car increased speed. On most occasions, I was able to coast to a stop or use the emergency brake. In this instance, the emergency brake did not hold and crash occurred. Dealer could not find problem when informed of braking issue. It was an intermittent issue but very scary.
ABS light continues to stay on no matter what I do. Brakes feel hesitant. Brake pads are fine, brake fluid level is fine. This same problem has occurred to a lot of people and all Honda motor company keeps doing is ducking and dodging and its time for the proper authorities to do something. I feel ripped off.
While driving 20 MPH driver applied the brakes and they failed. Vehicle failed to stop completely and collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The cause ha not been determined at this time.
The seals on the anti-lock brake system pump went bad, causing the brakes not to respond in an emergency. Consumer slid on some ice into a ditch. After the vehicle started to slide that wa s when consumer realized that the brakes were out. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer stated that while son was driving about 65 MPH the rear brakes locked up, causing vehicle to roll up a few times. Dealer had replaced ABS module twice, and could not explain what had happened with the brakes.
Slammed on brakes, vehicle pulled to the right, steering did not work, resulting in totalled lost, a braking start there was only one skid mark mad on the highway, but when the slid began there are two skid marks.
NHTSA investigations
ABS
Brake complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 127 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Honda Accord, 23% of the model year's 543 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (97 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Honda Accord brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Honda Accord, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Honda Accord brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 94,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.