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.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V256000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 01V380000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 8, 2007
ONE DAY, MY SRS CHECK LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY. I RESEARCHED IT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE, AND I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY'RE ONE OF THE VERY COMMON PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 6TH GENERATION ACCORDS, THAT ARE CAUSED BY NO REAL PROBLEMS. HONDA CORPORATION IS NOT WILLING TO OFFER A REMEDY ABOUT THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH IT INVOLVES SAFETY ISSUES (AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED). I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER NOW AND PAY $80+, JUST TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. IF MY SRS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AS WITH MOST CASES EXPERIENCED BY OTHER ACCORD OWNERS, IT WILL BE ANOTHER $700+ FOR REPLACEMENT.. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION. *JB
Electrical system, Nov 2, 2006
MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD HAS SOME "ENGINE SHUT OFF" PROBLEM WHICH I HAVE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD A FRIEND THAT HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE "IGNITION SWITCH", BUT HIS CAR IS A 1999 HONDA ACCORD. HE THEN SHOWED ME THIS RECALL ON HIS CAR ABOUT IT. THE RECALL READ, AKE : HONDA MODEL : ACCORD YEAR : 1999 MANUFACTURER : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V120000 RECALL DATE : MAY 13, 2002 COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED : 1000000 SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. CONSEQUENCE: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 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 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/RECALLS/RESULTS.CFM AS OF TODAY THE CAR HAS NOT YET BEEN FIXED BECAUSE THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE TO SEE AND HAVE THE PROBLEM HAPPEN TO THEM. I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN, AFTER IT HAPPENS THE CAR WON'T START AND WHEN IT SITS FOR A LITTLE BIT IT STARTS UP. SO BUY THE TIME THE DEALER LOOK AT IT ,IT IS RUNNING FINE. OVER TIME IT IS JUST GETTING WORSE AND MORE FREQUENTLY. I HAVE SHOULD THEM THIS RECALL AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT ALL GOOD BUT THEY CANT DO ANYTHING WITH IT WITH OUT SEEING IT FOR THEMSELVES. SO AT THIS POINT I HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. BECAUSE IF I FIX IT MYSELF I WILL CANCEL MY EXTENDED AUTO WARRANTY. TRENTON FISHER. *NM
Electrical system, Oct 10, 2006
I HAVE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. FIRST THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WOULDN'T TURN OFF, AND THE DEALERSHIP SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT. IT CAME ON AGAIN JUST A FEW WEEKS LATER. I ENDED UP TAKING IT TO ANOTHER SHOP TO BE FIXED. THE SRS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, AND IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED. NOW IT HAS COME ON AND STAYED ON, AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO TAKE CARE OF IT WITHOUT CHARGING ME AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT JUST TO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I THINK THEY SHOULD FIX THESE PROBLEMS AT NOT COST TO THE CUSTOMER. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Aug 14, 2006
2001 HONDA ACCORD V6 WORST OF 4 HONDA'S I HAVE OWNED. REPLACED ALL ELECTRICAL UNDER DRIVERS SEAT, REPLACED BRAKE SENSOR 3 TIMES - ALLOWS GEARSHIFT TO RELEASE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK, TRANSMISSION REPLACED, DOOR LOCK MOTORS REPLACED, LED READOUT ON ODOMETER WON'T SHOW ONE NUMBER, REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND HAD TO HAVE CASTERS ON FRONT FRAME ADJUSTED SO IT WOULDN'T CHEW UP THE TIRES. MOST OF THIS HAPPENED UNDER WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE REAR MAIN SEAL. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A JAG. *NM
Electrical system, Jun 16, 2006
ON MAY 9 WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE (FOR OIL CHANGE, ETC.), I MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT RECENTLY THE YELLOW "MAINTENANCE LIGHT" COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I RETURNED THE NEXT DAY TO PICK-UP MY CAR, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM, AND THEREFORE THEY JUST "RESET" THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. WHILE DRIVING ON MAY 11, THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY CAR SPORADICALLY DROPPED AND THEN WENT BACK UP AGAIN (TOGETHER WITH THE YELLOW MAINTENANCE LIGHT FLASHING OVER AND OVER AGAIN). AFTER MUCH AGGRAVATION WITH THIS UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION, I AGAIN BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER (ON MAY 12) -- AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE ASSISTANT MANAGER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO GET A LOANER CAR FOR THE DAY...THE TECHNICIAN FINALLY LOCATED THE PROBLEM THAT DAY....MY CAR NEEDED A TOTALLY NEW GAUGE ASSEMBLY (TEMP GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, ETC), AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PART WAS OUT OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY AND WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $435.....IT ALSO WOULD TAKE ABOUT 1 WEEK TO ORDER. EVEN THE SERVICE TECH'S INDICATED THAT USUALLY THIS PART ONLY WEARS OUT AFTER THE CAR IS ABOUT 10 TO 15 YRS OLD. AS I DROVE MY CAR ON MAY 19, ALL GAUGES IN THE DASH ASSEMBLY WERE IMPROPERLY WORKING -- THEY (SPEEDOMETER, ETC.) REGISTERED AT "0" AS I DROVE AND THE GAS TANK GAUGE DROPPED TO "E" (EVEN THOUGH I HAD RECENTLY FILLED THE TANK)....DEFINITELY A DRIVING HAZARD! AFTER USING MY CAR FOR 3 DAYS IN THIS UNSAFE DRIVING MODE, I WAS FINALLY TOLD BY THE DEALER ON MAY 22 THAT THE GAUGE ASSEMBLY HAD ARRIVED. I HAD TO PAY $370.86 TO HAVE THIS PART INSTALLED ON MAY 22. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT A GAUGE ASSEMBLY THAT IS SO CRUCIAL FOR SAFETY WHILE DRIVING WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY THE HONDA CORPORATION. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS SITUATION. IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFO, LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU. *NM
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, May 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. NO OTHER INDICATORS WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF ILLUMINATION. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE DRIVER SEAT BELT IN A UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 5/23/2006 - *NM
Electrical system, Feb 27, 2006
CAR WOULDN'T START AND STUCK IN PARK. DIAGNOSED AS WIRING HARNESS THAT RUBBED AGAINST BODY AND MELTED. CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. SEEMS DEFECTIVE TO ME AND SHOULD BE COVERED! *JB
Electrical system, Dec 14, 2005
CONSUMER 2001 HONDA ACCORD IGNITION KEY IS REMOVABLE WITH THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER PARKED HER VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE HER HOME. WHEN SHE CAME BACK OUT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED OUT INTO THE STREET HIT THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, JUMPED THE CURB AND ROLLED INTO HER NEIGHBORS YARD. RECALL 05V025000 WAS ISSUED MARCH 2005 FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
Electrical system, Nov 30, 2005, crash
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION KEY IS REMOVABLE WITH THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK ISSUED MARCH 2005. DUE TO THIS DEFECT 2001 HONDA ACCORD ROLLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY AND INTO NEIGHBORS YARD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TS *NM ***TRANSFERRED TO OCC***
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2005
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WILL GO OUT WHILE I'M DRIVING AND I CAN'T SEE THE SPEEDOMETER OR THE LIGHTS ON THE SHIFTER (LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE NEAR CONSOLE).THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING AND STRESSFUL. IT TAKES ME 35 TO 40 MIN. TO DRIVE TO WORK, SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS GO OUT AFTER 15 MIN. OTHER TIMES THEY DON'T. IT IS STILL DARK IN THE MORNING WHEN I LEAVE SO I HAVE TO USE A FLASHLIGHT TO KEEP MY EYE ON THE SPEEDOMETER. I ALSO NOTICED MY GAS WAS VERY LOW ONE TIME AND I SUDDENLY REALIZED MY WARNING LIGHT NEVER TURNED ON. THIS FEATURE IS ALSO AFFECTED. I HAVE DRIVEN ON BUMPY ROADS AND THEY DON'T TURN OFF, SMOOTH THEY DO AND THEY DON'T. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AS MOST OF THE TIME I DRIVE IN THE DAYTIME. ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORK FINE. DEALER COULD NOT MAKE IT REPEAT AFTER HAVING IT THERE A WHOLE DAY. AFTER I TOLD THEM THAT IT WAS HARD TO SEE THE DASH LIGHT GO OUT DURING THE DAY TIME. THEY KEPT IT ANOTHER DAY TO CHECK IT OUT AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THE NEXT DAY IT HAD A SHORT. THAT IT WAS GOING TO COST ME OVER 500.00 DOLLARS TO FIX. ( I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK 2001 HONDA ACCORD RECALLS) I TOLD THEM THAT OTHER MODELS OF THE 2001 HONDA ACCORDS WERE DOING THE SAME THING AND THERE HAD BEEN RECALLS FOR THEM, WHY CAN'T THEY WORK WITH ME IF MINE IS DOING THE SAME THING? I TRUSTED THE HONDA NAME AND I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. THEY JUST BASICALLY SAID SORRY, WE CAN'T FIX EVERY CAR THAT HAS A PROBLEM FOR FREE. THE GOVERNMENT MAKES THE RULES, IF THEY WANT TO RECALL YOUR MODEL, THEY WILL HAVE TO DO IT. THIS WAS THE SERVICE SUPERVISOR. I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOW COULD I HAVE PREVENTED THIS? THE SERVICE MANAGER MADE ME BELIEVE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I TOLD THEM IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE LIKE THIS BUT THAT I'D SEE WHAT I COULD DO TO GET THE MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. UNFORTUNATELY I AM STILL FINANCIALLY UNABLE. I JUST DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT. *NM
Steering, Electrical system, Apr 28, 2005
ON 4 SEPERATE OCCASIONS, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR UNDER 35 MPH, WHEN THE INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING. TODAY I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN IT HAPPENED. ALL THE EVENTS HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE RADIO HAS BEEN SKIPPING STATIONS THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT CONTROLS THE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK AT LONGER. THE MOST CONCERNING ISSUE IS LOSING POWER AS I'M DRIVING, WONDERING IF THE PERSON BEHIND ME IS GOING TO STOP AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES AND PUTTING ON MY EMERGENCY SIGNALS. I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 MODEL. SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THE SITUATION TO DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND ISSUE A NOTICE BEFORE SOMEONE DIES WHEN THE CAR LOSES POWER.
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2005
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED LESS THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ALSO, CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *BF *NM
Electrical system, Equipment, Mar 7, 2005
HONDA ACCORD 2001, NOISE FROM A/C AND "MAINTENANCE" LIGHT WOULD ALSO FLICKER. *BF THE LIGHT BULB BEHIND THE DIGITAL CLOCK WAS REPLACED, THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD WOULD ILLUMINATE, WHEN THIS OCCURRED ALL THE GAUGES WOULD DROP TO ZERO FOR A FEW SECONDS. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 1, 2005
AT TIMES VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING. WHEN TURNING THE KEY TO START THE IGNITION IT WOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES TO START WHETHER IN COLD OR WARM TEMPERATURES. THE CAUSE OF WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 18, 2005
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND THE ENTIRE DASH ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. AFTER A 15 MINUTE WAIT, THE OWNER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ITSELF AND THE DEALER DID NOT FIND WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. *TT RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V025000. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS AFFECTED. *TC
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Dec 11, 2004, crash
IT SEEMS THAT MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND ONLY BRIGHT WHEN I USE MY HIGH BEAMS. MY HONDA SEEMS TO CUT OFF BY ITSELF AND I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BATTERY TESTED AND IT SEEMS NOT TO REPLICATE ITS ACTIONS FOR THEM. IT SEEMS THAT MY CAR WILL ACT AS IF IT IS STALLING SOMETIMES AND THEN WILL NOT TURN OVER. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER CHECKED AND THAT IS NOT THE ISSUE SO THE MECHANIC STATED. IT SEEMS THAT MY DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK AT THE NORMAL TIME THAT IT SHOULD TAKE TO DEFROST. IT TAKES AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO CLEAR. I HAVE PROBLEMS IN THE REAR SEAT WITH PASSENGERS GETTING OUT OF THE LEFT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. IT SEEMS TO GET STUCK. AND THERE ARE NO OTHER ARTICLES IN THE SNAP TO CAUSE THAT. MY SRS AND ABS LIGHT SEEMS TO STAY ON FOR A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER THE CAR IS STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AND APPLYING BREAKS IT SEEMS THAT THE CAR STILL CONTINUES TO SLIDE, IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON 9-13-04. I HAVE TAKEN THE BRAKES TO GET CHECKED. AND THE MECHANIC HAS CLEARED THEM. I AM GETTING REALLY FRUSTRATED WITH THIS CAR. AND JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS THAT HAVE COME ON MY CAR AND WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF THESE RECALLS. ALSO WHAT DO I DO IN SUCH A CASE THAT I HAVE RECALLS ON A NUMBER OF PARTS AND NOT JUST 1 THING? *JB
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2004
THE SRS LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND THEN STAYED ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE COMPUTER MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NO REASON GIVEN - JUST "THING HAPPEN". NO TRAUMA OR COLLISION LEADING UP TO THE LIGHT COMING ON, AND DEFINITELY NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *NM
Electrical system, Air bags, Equipment, Oct 6, 2004
THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMERS' CELL PHONE ON THE SEAT MADE THE LIGHT GO ON. DEALER SHOWED CONSUMER A PAPER, STATING THAT THE ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS. THE CONSUMER PAID $300.00 FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK
Electrical system, Nov 5, 2003
MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD 2 DOOR COUPE EX V-6 IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE NEWLY ANNOUNCED RECALL. THE CAR CAN BE TURNED OFF AND THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED WHILE THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN DRIVE. MY WIFE DID REMOVE TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WHILE THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE. SHE THEN LOCKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. A FEW MOMENTS LATER I ARRIVED HOME AND THE CAR HAD ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND ACROSS THE STREET AND HAD COME TO REST WITH BOTH REAR TIRES UP AGAINST THE CURB. IT IS JUST LUCKY THERE WAS NO CAR PARKED WHERE THIS CAR CAME TO REST. IT IS JUST AS LUCKY THERE WERE NO CARS COMING BY WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AS WE LIVE ON A VERY BUSY STREET. *LA
Electrical system, Oct 14, 2003
DEFECT IN THE IGNITION TO TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK ALLOWING KEY TO BE REMOVED WHILE IN DRIVE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL. THIS HAS BEEN THIS WAY AT LEAST FOR 15000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HE SAID HE COULD REPLACE THE SWITCH BUT I WOULD THEN HAVE A KEY FOR THE IGNITION AND A KEY FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. I TOLD THEM IF THEY COULD NOT KEY THE SWITCH THAT I WOULD NOT ACCEPT TWO DIFFERENT KEYS. IT NOW HAS 57000 MILES ON IT. *LA
Electrical system, Oct 3, 2003
ABLE TO PULL KEY OUT OF IGNITION WHEN NOT IN PARK. *JB
Electrical system, Sep 20, 2003
SRS LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. IT WAS RESET BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THEN IMMEDIATELY UPON PICKING THE CAR UP THE SRS LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN. DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THE SRS LIGHT IN THIS CAR IS USUALLY SET OFF BY CELL PHONE USE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I AM A ONE PERSON OWNER AND DO NOT HAVE PASSENGERS. WHEN SRS LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN IT WENT ON WHILE I WAS USING A CELL PHONE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 16, 2003
THE 2001 ACCORD V6 HAS 18500 MILES. ONE MORNING I HAD A GREAT DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE CAR, I CHECKED THE CAR BATTERY BUT IT WAS OKAY. FROM THAT TIME ON THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY START, BUT THE DIFFICULTY IN STARTING IS THERE. *NLM
Electrical system, Dec 6, 2002
WHEN CONSUMER PLACED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD SLOWLY, AND THEN THE ALARM SYSTEM WENT OFF AND ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING ERRATICALLY. DEALER ADVISED THE THE COLD WEATHER CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO ENTER FAIL SAFE MODE. TS *TT JB
Electrical system, Aug 20, 2002
VEHICLE DIED OUT WHILE DRVING ON HIGHWAY AS A RESULT OFALTERNATOR GOING OUT.CONTACTED DEALER. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM.*AK