2001 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 932 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 145 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 119 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchJan 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 05V025000 on NHTSA.gov
Interior lightingJun 7, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyFeb 8, 2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Sep 3, 2009
SRS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE ARE MANY HONDA CAR OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS OR 2K MILES. *TR
Air bags, Sep 2, 2009, crash
I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A BIG RIG ON THE FREEWAY ON I-5 MONDAY AUGUST 31ST. I WAS GOING ABOUT 68/MILES AN HR WHEN THE BIG RIG HIT ME FROM THE FRONT. THE IMPACT WAS PRETTY BAD BECAUSE I HAVE CERVICAL STRAIN AND BEEN IN BED SINCE MONDAY. ALSO STRAINED MY BACK DUE TO ME BEING THROWN FORWARD N BACK EVEN WITH MY SEAT BELT ON. THE STRANGE PART IS THAT MY AIR BAG DIDN'T GO INFLATE WITH THAT MUCH IMPACT. I THINK IF THE AIR BAG WOULD'VE INFLATED THEN THAT WOULD'VE SAVED ME FROM ALL THIS INJURY. 5 YEARS AGO, I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AS WELL AND AT THAT TIME I REAR ENDED A STILL CAR GOING ABOUT 65 MILES AND AT THAT TIME THE AIR BAD DIDN'T GO OFF EITHER, MY CONCERN AT THIS POINT IS THAT THERE'S SOME DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG IN MY CAR BECAUSE IT SHOULD'VE INFLATED THIS TIME DUE TO THE IMPACT BUT IT DIDN'T. *TR
Air bags, Aug 25, 2009
SRS LIGHT ON MY HONDA ACCORD KEEPS COMING ON. HAD IT RESET AT HONDA DEALERSHIP STILL KEEPS COMING ON. WORRIED AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED.
Air bags, Aug 4, 2009, crash
2001 HONDA ACCORD AIRBAG CAUSED SEVERE BURNS AND CUTS. *TR
Air bags, Apr 20, 2009
SRS LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. CALLED 2 HONDA DEALERS, BOTH TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A 93 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC FEE . RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THERE IS A HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-009. ON PAGE 7 IT STATES THAT THE INSPECTION IS FREE OF CHARGE EVEN IF THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE OPDS SYSTEM. IF YOU HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS IN THE PAST YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. HONDA ALSO STATES, PROBLEMS DONE AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION MY BE ELIGIBLE FOR GOODWILL CONSIDERATION BY THE DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER OR ZONE OFFICE. DO NOT GIVE UP EASILY. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Mar 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE SRS AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V593000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY RECALLS AND THE FAILURE SHE WAS EXPERIENCING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD OFTEN FAIL TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 88,000. UPDATED 04/24/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SEAT BELT DO NOT LOCK EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. UPDATED 04/28/09.*JB
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 17, 2009
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON 2001 HONDA EX 75K. ALL ELECTRICAL HAS SHORTED OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Air bags, Mar 12, 2009
AIR BAG SRS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. I LEARNED THROUGH OWNERS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING PAST PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS AND DIFFICULTY AT HONDA DEALERSHIPS ON THIS PROBLEM. UPON CONTACTING HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT, DO TO THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT WHILE THE SRS LIGHT IS ON. MY 2001 HONDA HAS 84,000 MILES AND PURCHASED IT JUNE OF 2003. *TR
Air bags, Feb 4, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD LX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED, BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAG FAILED AND STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,900. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Air bags, Jan 18, 2009
FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, I'VE NOTICED THE SRS LIGHT COME ON & REMAIN ON (USUALLY AFTER I HAVE STARTED MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD 4-DR SEDAN) IT GOES OUT @ INDETERMINATE TIMES & THEN DOES IT AGAIN SEEMINGLY WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT CORRESPONDS TO THE AIRBAGS WHICH ARE INTERESTINGLY PART OF THE VEHICLES' "SAFETY" EQUIPMENT, HOWEVER, ISN'T COVERED TO REMAIN IN WORKING CONDITION - AT NO COST TO VEHICLE OWNER (I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW & I AM THE OWNER). I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS (OVER 400) OF COMPLAINTS RE. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OF THIS "SAFETY" ISSUE & HAVE YET TO SEE ANYONE IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION. PLEASE ADD ME TO THE LIST OF COMPLAINANTS. THANK YOU *TR
Air bags, Jan 14, 2009, crash
MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS 01 HONDA ACCORD AND HIT A TREE. THE CAR IS TOTALED. THOUGH THERE IS ALL OF THIS DAMAGE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE HIT THE TREE GOING ABOUT 25 MPH AFTER SLIDING ON ICE. *TR
Air bags, Dec 30, 2008
THE SRS LIGHT IN MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD HAS COME ON AND WONT GO OFF. THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED BEFORE IN THE CAR AND AFTER SOME SEARCHING HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE YEAR MAKE MODEL OF CAR. ALSO I WAS HORRIFIED TO FIND OUT THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THE SRS LIGHT IS ON DUE TO A SENSOR FAILURE. THIS ENDANGERS MY LIFE AND THE LIFE OF ANYONE WHO DRIVES THE VEHICLE AND SINCE AIRBAGS ARE REQUIRED IN A VEHICLE SHOULDN'T THERE BE A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON AIRBAGS??? IT COST UP TO 700 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE UNIT. SO BECAUSE OF A BAD DESIGN I CAN'T HAVE A SYSTEM IN MY VEHICLE DETERMINED BY THE DOT TO BE REQUIRED REPAIRED IF IT FAILS DUE TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN. I AM OUTRAGED AND THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Air bags, Dec 29, 2008
SRS LIGHT ON, BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ME I BELIEVE THE AIRBAGS WILL FAIL TO DEPLOY WHEN THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. HONDA DOES NOT COVER THE REPAIR AS THEY FEEL AIRBAGS ARE A SECONDARY SAFETY FEATURE, HOWEVER THE FACT THAT IT HAD AIRBAGS AND A GOOD SAFETY RATING PLAYED A LARGE PART IN MY DECISION TO PURCHASE THE 2001 ACCORD. IF MANUFACTURERS ARE GOING TO EXPLOIT POSITIVE SAFETY REVIEWS I FEEL THEY SHOULD COVER THEM FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE SO LONG AS THE FAULT IS DETECTED BY A MANUFACTURER INSTALLED ON BOARD COMPUTER, I.E. SRS LIGHT ON. MY WIFE AND TWO KIDS ARE THE PRIMARY OCCUPANTS OF THIS VEHICLE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ME THAT THE SAFETY FEATURES ARE FUNCTIONAL. *TR
Air bags, Dec 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $388.17. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V593000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULES) WAS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 22, 2008. THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO REQUEST A REIMBURSEMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000. UPDATED 12/30/08 *CN UPDATED 12/30/08. *JB
Air bags, Nov 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE 2001 ACCORD WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V001000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND DAMAGED THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO CAUSE THE DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED, BUT VERY SHAKEN UP. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND WARNED HER OF THE $500 DEDUCTIBLE SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY BECAUSE IT WAS CONSIDERED A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT BECAUSE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVEMENT. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND INFORM THEM OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,424. UPDATED 12/15/08. *LJ THE DRIVER SIDE SSEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/15/08. *JB
Air bags, Oct 19, 2008
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX-LV6, BOUGHT USED IN 2002. 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SRS LIGHT COMES ON. BROUGHT TO SILKO HONDA, THEY RESET LIGHT. LIGHT CAME BACK ON. SAID THEY HAD TO HAVE CAR FOR 3 DAYS TO REALLY FIND PROBLEM. LEFT CAR FOR 3 DAYS , REPAIR ORDER STSTES INSTALLED S/O CONTROL UNIT, RESET LIGHT, CAME BACK ON. THEN ORDERED AND INSTALLED SRS UNIT, RESET AND LIGHT IS STILL ON. THEY THEN TRACED WIRES TO THE CONTROL UNIT AND FOUND SOME BROKEN WIRES. FIXED WIRES . LIGHT OUT FOR 11 MONTHS AND SRS LIGHT POPS UP AGAIN!BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY FIXED SAM FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS. 8 MONTHS AGO SRS LIGHT IS ON AGAIN!! IM RUNNING OUT OF PATIENCE WITH INCOMPETENT MECHANICS AND MONEY! *TR
Air bags, Equipment, Oct 14, 2008
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA ACCORD, 2 YEARS AGO THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHARGED ME $118.00 TO RESET IT. THIS YEAR, SEPTEMBER 2008 THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND HAS STAYED ON. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH HONDA DEALER , YET THEY WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF GETTING THIS FIXED. NOW MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER, OBVIOUSLY IT IS A DEFECT. *TR
Air bags, Oct 11, 2008
AFTER STARTING MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT STAY OFF. THIS LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I WENT TO MY DEALER AND SPOKE WITH THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR AND HE INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OF AUTOMOBILE. HE ALSO SAID THAT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL OR EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM. READING THE INTERNET CHAT ROOMS SHOWS THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. IN FACT MANY OWNERS INDICATED THAT AFTER THEY WERE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION THEIR AIRBAGS NEVER DID DEPLOY EVEN AFTER THE SRS LIGHT WAS RESET BY THEIR DEALER. THE COST OF THE REPAIR, FOR ME, WILL BE FROM $1000 TO $1500. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SEAT BELTS HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY BUT NOT THE AIRBAGS. I FEEL THE AIRBAGS SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME AS THE SEAT BELTS AND HAVE THE SAME WARRANTY. AT THE VERY LEAST HONDA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM THEY HAVE WITH THIS MODEL AND GIVE THE OWNERS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THESE REPAIRS. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS THERE ARE MANY OWNERS THAT ARE DRIVING THESE DEFECTIVE HONDA ACCORDS AND IF INVOLVED IN A COLLISION THEIR HONDA'S AIRBAGS WILL NOT INFLATE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND HAVE HONDA TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM AND GIVE SOME RELIEF TO ALL THE OWNERS OF THIS MODEL AUTOMOBILE. *TR
Air bags, Sep 23, 2008
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD FOR NO REASON. I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND THERE WERE NO OTHER REASONS FOR THE LIGHT TO COME ON. NOW I DON'T HAVE AIRBAGS SO I HOPE THAT I AM NOT IN AN ACCIDENT IN THE FUTURE. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST ABOUT $800 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Air bags, Sep 22, 2008
OWN A HONDA 2001 ACCORD EXL V6, BOUGHT USED AT HONDA DEALER WITH 27,000 MILES. AFTER 1 MONTH SRS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER THEY REPLACED SENSOR, LASTED FOR 11 MONTHS, LIGHT ON AGAIN, DEALER SAID SOME WIRES WERE SHORTED WOULD DEFINITELY NOT COME ON AGAIN, AT 109,000 MILES LIGHTS ON AGAIN ! *TR
Air bags, Sep 17, 2008
2001 ACCORD LX HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT. TWO WEEKS AGO THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. DID SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WHILE THIS LIGHT IS ON. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE . *TR
Air bags, Sep 16, 2008
I HAVE HAD MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS. EVERY NOW AND THEN, IT SEEMS IF I PUT SOMETHING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT OR JUST STARTING AND DRIVING OFF THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RESETS QUITE A FEW TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. WAS THERE EVER A RECALL FOR THE SRS SINCE IT WILL NOT DEPLOY AIR BAGS WHILE THE LIGHT IS ON? CAN I GET THIS FIXED THROUGH A RECALL OR DO I NEED TO PAY FOR THE NEGLIGENCE BY HONDA MANUFACTURER? THANK YOU *TR
Air bags, Sep 15, 2008
RE: NHTSA ACTION NO: PE05043 (CLOSED INVESTIGATION) SRS UNIT LIGHT REMAINS ON INDICATING THAT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK. OPDS UNIT HAS WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE SRS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS, AND HONDA WANTS TO CHARGE ME $450 TO REPLACE IT. SHOULDN'T HONDA PAY FOR THIS IN LIGHT OF YOUR PRIOR INVESTIGATION AS WELL AS THE HIGH SAFETY RISK? I NOTIFIED HONDA CORPORATE TWO WEEKS AGO - NO RESPONSE. DEALER CANNOT HELP BECAUSE IT IS A CORPORATE DECISION. *TR
Air bags, Aug 20, 2008
I OWN 2 HONDA (ACCORD EX 1996, ACCORD LX 2001) ON BOTH OF THEM AND FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON THE SRS (AIRBAG) LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY UNTIL LATELY STATED ON FOR EVER. THE AIRBAG ON BOTH CARS HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. THE DEALER CHARGE $90 PER VEHICLE JUST FOR DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM. *TR