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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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: structure
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Suspension, Structure, Oct 20, 2015
THIS IS JUST TO ENTER A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA ABOUT A SUBFRAME ISSUE ON THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR CAR. I UNDERSTAND THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS BUT NOT ENOUGH AT THIS TIME TO INVOLVE A RECALL. I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE SUBFRAME OF MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD LX HAS ROTTED THROUGH. THIS IS LOCATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, BENEATH THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN, AS NOTED BY OTHERS ON POSTING ON THE INTERNET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION OTHERWISE, ESPECIALLY WITH VERY LOW MILES (77,000) THERE IS NO OTHER ROT ON THE VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC SAYS IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN. HONDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DESIGN FLAW AND BE ACCOUNTABLE TO REPAIR THIS UNSAFE SITUATION. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY HONDA CORP. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY GIVEN THE MOUNTING EVIDENCE OF THIS FLAW BEFORE SOME POOR UNAWARE SOUL IS HURT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO POINT OUT ANOTHER DESIGN FLAW WITH MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CAR'S CLEAR COAT IS PEELING AND HAS BEEN SINCE ABOUT 2013, WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THEIR ATTENTION I WAS INFORMED MANY OTHERS OF THE SAME CAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I EXPLAINED I WENT TO A PROFESSIONAL PAINT PLACE AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS EITHER THE WAY IT WAS APPLIED OR THE BATCH LOT WAS A BAD CATCH AND YOU CAN TYPICALLY ISOLATE IT TO AN AREA OR MANUFACTURER. I HAVE NOT HAD MY CAR REPAINTED AS I BELIEVE THAT HONDA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DESIGN DEFECT AND THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THIS TO BE REPAINTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME REGARDING THESE ISSUES. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR RESPONSE. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Oct 5, 2015, crash
TO HONDA CORPORATION RE: RECALL DEPARTMENT ON JUNE 19 2014 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD COUPE WHEN I WAS SUDDENLY HIT BY A DELIVERY TRUCK WHO WAS TRYING TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR WAS TOTAL. THE FRONT SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR ARE TOTALLY DEMOLISHED. THE IRONY OF IT ALL IS THAT, THE FRONT AND THE SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. AND AS THE RESULT I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WITHOUT THE PROTECTION OF THE AIR BAG. ON MARCH 2015 WHICH IS ALMOST A YEAR AFTER MY ACCIDENT I RECEIVED AN AIR BAG RECALL LETTER FROM HONDA CORPORATION. I SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE WARNING AND RECALL LETTER BEFORE MY ACCIDENT WHICH IS JUNE 19 20014. HONDA CORPORATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY INJURIES FOR MAKING A DEFAULTED AIR BAG AND FAILED TO WARN ME ABOUT THE SITUATION BEFORE MY ACCIDENT. I AM ASKING THE MAKER OF HONDA TO PAY FOR MY OUTSTANDING MEDICAL BILLS WHICH IS INCURRED DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. I STILL HAVE MY HONDA. HONDA CORPORATION REFUSE TO REPLY TO MY LETTER. THAT'S WHY I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT TO THE HONDA CORPORATION TRULY [XXX] VIN UNAVAILABLE INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR*JB
Structure, Equipment, Jul 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE DRAINED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME, WHICH CAUSED THE SUBFRAME TO RUST WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FORD VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
Steering, Air bags, Structure, Jun 24, 2015, crash
I WAS T-BONED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND METAL LACERATED MY EYELID CAUSING A CATARACT AND PERMANENT PUPIL DAMAGE.
Power train, Structure, Jan 9, 2015, crash
FROM A POSITION OF PARK IN A PARKING GARAGE TO THE POSITION OF DRIVE THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED STUCK AND SLIGHT PRESSURE ON IT TO GET IT UNSTUCK MADE THE CAR GO FASTER SO I PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FULL DOWNWARD FORCE BUT THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. I FINALLY HAD TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE TO PREVENT MY CAR FROM HITTING PEOPLE WALKING IN THE PARKING GARAGE. *TR
Structure, Dec 12, 2014
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTING OUT FROM POOR DESIGN WHICH HAS AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRIPPING ON TO THIS AREA OF THE SUBFRAME. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT SHOW ANY CORROSION. I FEAR COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SUBFRAME AND WILL EITHER HAVE TO REPLACE IT OR JUNK THE VEHICLE. ALL BECAUSE OF A POOR DESIGN ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Nov 11, 2014
I OWN A 2001 HONDA ACCORD LX THAT I PURCHASED NEW FROM A HONDA DEALERSHIP IN MAY 2001. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE DRIVER SIDE SUB FRAME HAS NOT RUSTED IN THAT MANNER. IN CHECKING FURTHER, THE AIR CONDITION DRAIN HOSE/OUTLET DRIPS DIRECTLY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME AND IS THE SOURCE OF THE RUSTING CONDITION THAT ONLY EXISTS ON THAT SIDE. I NO LONGER FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND BELIEVE OTHERS MAY BE OPERATING THEIR 1999-2002 HONDA ACCORDS WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS DANGEROUS PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME ISSUE. HONDA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO ALERT REGISTERED VEHICLE OWNERS OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION TO MAKE THE VEHICLES SAFE AGAIN TO OPERATE. *TR
Structure, Oct 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Structure, Aug 26, 2014
PAINT PEELING ON TOP WHEN I PURCHASED IN 2012 JUST A LITTLE BIT THE SIZE OF A SMALL PIECE OF FRUIT. IN 2 1/2 YRS THE WHOLE TOP HAS PEELED, THE TOP OF DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK DOOR AND THE TRUNK IS ALSO STARTING ABOUT 40% NOW. CAR IS 01 BUT I SEE OTHER MAKES AND MODELS THAT ARE THAT AGE AND OLDER THAT LOOK TEN TIMES BETTER. I SEE HONDA ACCORDS EVERYWHERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM , ESPECIALLY THE SAME COLOR AS MINE WHICH IS DARK GREEN. *TR
Structure, Jul 14, 2014
THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING. STARTED ON THE ROOF. THEN THE TRUNK NOW IT APPEARS THE HOOD MAY BE STARTING. I KEPT THIS CAR WELL MAINTAINED AND THERE WAS NO GOOD REASON FOR THE CLEAR COAT TO START TO PEEL. HONDA GAVE ME $500 IN "LOYALTY CASH". I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON NUMEROUS OTHER HONDA ACCORDS DATING TO THE EARLY 2000'S. WHEN IT FIRST STARTED I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO USING CAR WASHES. BUT THEN I NOTICED OTHER VEHICLES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HONDA DIDN'T EVEN SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO LOOK AT THE CAR WHEN I REQUESTED ONE. *TR
Steering, Structure, Wheels, Jul 9, 2014
2001 HONDA ACCORD LX SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTED THROUGH. ALL THE OTHER PARTS OF THE SUB FRAME APPEAR TO BE IS SOLID CONDITION. AC DRAINAGE PIPE LOCATION ABOVE THE SPOT APPEARS TO BE THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MICHIGAN AND BROUGHT TO FINLAND WHEN WE MOVED THERE. *TR
Suspension, Structure, May 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 137,010. UPDATED 10/07/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STATED THE RUST WAS CAUSED BY THE A/C LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER. 3/16/15 *JS
Air bags, Structure, May 18, 2014
I WENT INTO A HONDA DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL, TWICE. MY AIRBAG LIGHT HOWEVER KEEPS LIGHTING UP. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ANOTHER ISSUE GOING ON THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE PAINT COATING ON THE CAR IS COMING OFF, FADING, AND ALL WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THE CAR. I SEE PAINT COMING OFF FROM SIMILAR VEHICLES IN MY AREA. I BELIEVE THAT BOTH THE AIR BAGS AND PAINT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. UPDATED 11/24/2014 *JS
Structure, Apr 16, 2014
THE REAR ENGINE BEAM RUSTED THROUGH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX 4 CYLINDER SEDAN RENDERING THE VEHICLE UN-DRIVABLE. HONDA MOTOR CO REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE WHICH IS A DESIGN DEFECT CAUSED BY THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE BEING PLACED SO THAT IT LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE REAR ENGINE BEAM. THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE BEAM IS PERFECT, WITH NO RUST ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN TO 3 LOCAL METRO DETROIT HONDA DEALERSHIPS AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE BEAM. EACH OF THESE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS ARE ALSO REFUSING TO PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THE REAR ENGINE BEAM EVEN THOUGH I REALIZE I WOULD BE PAYING FOR IT. I CAN ONLY GUESS AS TO WHY, THAT BEING IF THE DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO REPLACE THE REAR ENGINE BEAMS, THEN IF HONDA IS SUED IN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT, THEY CAN DENY THERE BEING A PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WOULD BE NO SUPPORTING REPAIR DOCUMENTATION TO SUBPOENA. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FROM HONDA AND HAVE A FILE THREE INCHES THICK WITH DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INVOICES. THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE OF OWNER NEGLECT. THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER 2001 HONDA ACCORD OWNERS ON THE INTERNET WITH THIS SAME COMPLAINT TO WHICH THE NHTSA HAS SO FAR REFUSED TO FORCE A RECALL. I DON'T SEE HOW THIS DESIGN DEFECT IS ANY DIFFERENT FROM THE TOYOTA TRUCKS WHICH WERE RECALLED SEVERAL YEARS AGO FOR RUSTED FRAMES WHICH RENDERED THOSE VEHICLES UN-DRIVABLE. THIS SAME YEAR VEHICLE ALSO HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE HAS HAD 5 TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED OF WHICH I PAID FOR THE LAST ONE BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION DESIGN. THIS RUSTED AREA IS NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH MEANS THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM DEVELOPING, BUT DECIDED TO REMAIN SILENT ABOUT IT. I HAVE OWNED 4 HONDAS AND WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER ONE. *TT
Structure, Sep 8, 2013
I BROUGHT MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD, WHICH IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION, WITH 158,000 MILES IN TO MY MECHANIC. CLUNKING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AREA...FIGURED IT TO BE BAD SWAY BARS, CV JOINTS ETC, SO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I GET A CALL LATER THAT DAY TO HEAR IT IS A MAJOR SUBFRAME RUSTING ISSUE AND THAT THE FRAME CONNECTION TO THE BODY IS BROKEN AND THE SUBFRAME ITSELF IS IN MUTIPLE PIECES. HE TELLS ME YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS...TOOK PICTURES...DOCUMENTED THE PROBLEM. I TOO DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND THAT HONDA RECOGNIZES THIS BUT FAILS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE AIR CONDITION DRAIN IS POSITIONED SO THAT IT IS CONSTANTLY DRIPPING ON TO THAT PART OF THE SUB FRAME. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND I WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL I HAD THE PART REPLACED. HONDA NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SEVERELY HURT AND THIS TURNS INTO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Jan 14, 2012
I HAD MY 01 HONDA ACCORD EX RECENTLY INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND A RUSTY HOLE (SIZE OF A QUARTER) ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THEY STATED, THAT OTHER THAN THIS SMALL RUSTED AREA, THE REST OF THE SUBFRAME AND CAR BODY WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND COMPLETELY FREE OF RUST. MECHANIC STATED, AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS DRAINING ON THIS AREA OF THE SUBFRAME AND THIS COULD BE UNDER RECALL. THEY SAID THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, THE SUBFRAME SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP, AND RECOMMENDED I TAKE IT TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL ISSUES. TOOK IT TO MIKE PRUITT HONDA AKRON,OH FOR INSPECTION (FOR THIS ISSUE), THEY PUT IT ON A LIFT AND FROM UNDERNEATH SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A HOLE IN THE SUBFRAME. I TOLD THEM, THE RUST HOLE IS ONLY VISIBLE ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE PASSENGERSIDE SUBFRAME. THEY FOUND A SMALL HOLE (WHERE I MENTIONED), SAID IT WASN'T A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THERE WEREN'T ANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY DENIED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR CONDITIONING LEAKING ON THAT PART OF THE SUBFRAME, YET COULDN'T GIVE ME AN ALTERNATE REASON.THEY WERE EVASIVE AND DISHONEST AND TOLD THEM I'M GOING TO ANOTHER DEALER. I BROUGHT IT TO PARK HONDA FOR THEIR INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THE RUST HOLE, AND RECOMMENDED THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $2250.00. THEY EVADED ANSWERING WHAT CAUSED THIS ISSUE (AIR-CONDITIONING LEAKING ON SUBFRAME) . I HAD THEM DO THIS WORK AND IN THE MEANTIME,I WILL CONSULT A LAWYER. *TR
Structure, Dec 7, 2011
THE GREEN PAINT ON THE ROOF AND DOOR STARTED TO PEEL OFF AND GENERATED WHITE LAYER SUBSTANCE. I NOTICED MANY HONDA GREEN CARS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS, I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS BADLY MANUFACTURED, FAULTY AND DEFECTIVE PAINT. *TR
Structure, May 27, 2009
MAKE & MODEL: 2001 HONDA ACCORD LX 4 DOOR SEDAN. PROBLEM: DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CHROME PLATING PEELED OFF CAUSING LACERATION. SOLUTION: TAPED THE CHROME PLATING BACK TO THE HANDLE DUCT TAPE. *TR
Structure, Jul 28, 2004
THE PAINT ON MY NEW HONDA WITH PAINT PROTECTION, LITERALLY STARTED TO BLISTER AND "ULCER" DOWN TO THE PRIMER LEVEL WITHIN 10 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. NONE OF THE OTHER CARS, PARKED IN THE SAME AREA, ARE SUFFERING THE SAME DAMAGE. I HAVE HAD TWO AUTO BODY RESTORERS LOOK AT IT, AS THE DAMAGE HAS SPREAD ON THE HOOD, AND HAS STARTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. IN ONE CASE, THE ULCERATION HAS GONE DOWN TO THE BASE METAL. HONDA AND THE DEALERSHIP, OURISMAN HONDA, HAVE REFUSED TO HELP, BLAME "SUPERBIRDS," IGNORE THE PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS OF THE RESTORERS, AND HAVE REFUSED TO HONOR BOTH THE HONDA AND PAINT PROTECTION WARRANTIES. THE AUTO RESTORERS BELIEVE THE DEFECT IS WITH THE PREP OR THE PAINT ITSELF, AND THAT OTHER HONDA OWNERS MAY BE SUFFERING FROM THE SAME PROBLEM. THE ENTIRE CARE HAS TO BE REPAINTED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $3500.*AK
Structure, Jun 16, 2004
MISSING FRONT BUMPER BOLTS CLEARLY INDICATED MY ALLEGEDLY NEW 2001 ACCORD'S BUMPER HAD BEEN REPLACED. CALIFORNIA-HONDA REPRESENTATIVE VISIITNG THE DEALERSHIP SAID SHE "COULDN'T EXPLAIN" HOW THE BOLTS COULD HAVE SLIPPED THROUGH HOLES SMALLER THAN THE BOLTHEADS, BUT THAT MY COMPAINT MERELY INDICATED I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE CAR, OR I SOMEHOW DISLODGED THE BOLTS, AND ANYHOW THAT WAS TOO BAD. SPECIFICALLY, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO SELL A NEW CAR THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. A DEALERSHIP MECHANIC THEN SHOUTED AT MY WIFE AND I TO "GET OUT" OF HIS BUSY GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP'S MANAGER (NOT PRESENT DURING THE DISPUTE) SUBSEQUENTLY RESPONDED TO MY COMPLAINT WITH BBB BY IGNORING THE COMPLAINT AND PRAISING HIS GARAGE STAFF WHO, HE ASSURED BBB, TOLD HIM EVERYTHING. EVENTUALLY I DISCOVERED THAT BBB NOT ONLY REJECTED MY COMPLAINT BUT ALSO DID NOT BOTHER TO REGISTERIT AS A COMPLAINTT. WHENI POINTED OUT ITS OMISSION, BBB FINALLY NOTED THE COMPLAINT--AS THE ONLY ONE AGAINST THIS LARGE DEALERSHIP, WHICH IS A BBB MEMBER,AND DESCRIBED THE COMPLAINT AS "RESOLVED." IT WAS NOT. MY WIFE, ACCOMPANYING ME AT THE GARAGE INCIDENT THOUGH ILL WITH PANCREATIC CANCER, HAS SINCE DIED, AND SUCH WERE TIMES THAT DID NOT ENCOURAGE MY PURSUING EITHER BBB OR THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, LOCATED IN BLOOMSBURG, PA, FOR WHAT I HAD SUPPOSED WOULD BE SIMPLE ANWERS, NOT DEFENSIVE EVASIONS.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Seat belts, Structure, Interior lighting, Mar 11, 2003
THE CUSTOMER CONTENDED THE BRAKES WERE SOMETIMES INOPERATIVE/NOISY/RUBBING AND DID NOT STOP THE CAR. THE CUSTOMER ALSO HAD MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ABNORMAL SHIFTING OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ENGINE HAD NORMAL NOISE. OTHER COMPLAINTS INCLUDED THE TCS LIGHT ON, DOOR AJAR LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT ALL ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. LICENSE PLATE BRACKET CAME OFF. TWISTED SEAT BELTS, REAR DOOR, BUMPER AND DASH PANEL REPLACEMENT. *TT *JB
Structure, Jun 28, 2002
OWNER LIFTED TRUNK HALF WAY WHEN IT DROPPED DOWN AND FELL UPON OWNERS AND HIS DAUGHTERS HEAD, WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *YH