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.
Campaign 02V051000 on NHTSA.gov
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
932 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Apr 9, 2007, crash
THE SRS LIGHT TURNED ON LAST WEEK AT 75000 MILES, AND I KNOW THAT IT IS RELATED TO THE AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM. MY HUSBAND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM COUPLE OF YEARS AGO , AND THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE USE OF CELLOPHANE MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER FIXED IT FOR FREE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER THE 36000 MILE WARRANTY. AFTER DOING SOME INVESTIGATION I FOUND OUT THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS VERY COMMON FOR THE 2001 MODELS. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS VERY COSTLY AND WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT IN MARCH 2007, THE FRONT END OF MY CAR SLID INTO A SNOW BANK, AND I AM THANKFUL THAT THE DAMAGE WAS NOT MAJOR. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED . THE SRS LIGHT TURNED ON A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER THE ACCIDENT, AND I WAS NOT SURE IF I EVER HAD ANY PROTECTION AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, SINCE THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. NOW EVERY TIME I GET INTO MY CAR I AM VERY NERVOUS BECAUSE MY LIFE BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THIS HONDA WAS AT STAKE. I DO NOT HAVE ANY MONEY TO BUY ANOTHER CAR OR FIX GET THE CURRENT ISSUE. HONDA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS!! PEOPLES LIVES WERE IN DANGER WHEN THEY WERE ON THE ROAD, AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY BY ANYONE. I AM A MOTHER, A WIFE, A SISTER, AND A DAUGHTER. MY LIFE HAS VALUE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. THANK YOU . *AK
Electrical system, Mar 27, 2007
2001 HONDA ACCORD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. NO SOUND, NO WARNING, JUST CUT OUT AT 40 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. CAR RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PULLING OVER. *JB
Visibility, Mar 20, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, AND UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE DISCOVERED THE SUN ROOF CRACKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND A PIECE OF THE GLASS BLEW OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF FAILURE BEFORE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE SUN ROOF. *AK UPDATED 09/24/07. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 16, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT IT DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC AS THOUGH HE HAD TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, AND IT HAPPENED ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 15 - 20 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OF THE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER BEHIND HIM HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING HIM. ON EACH OCCASION THE WEATHER WAS NICE. HE H HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPAIRED ON 03/12/2007, AND THE PROBLEM DID NOT RECUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,504.*AK UPDATE 4/9 *TR
Interior lighting, Mar 15, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. 5 YEARS AGO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10000. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V256000 IS RELATED TO THE CONTACTS INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL IS NOT RELATED TO HIS VIN. THE PREVIOUS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; HOWEVER, THE RADIO WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED FOR HIM AND HIS TEENAGE DRIVER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 14, 2007, crash
I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE PEDAL RESISTED AND WOULD NOT DEPRESS. I TAPPED IT LIGHTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AT HIGH SPEED, ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. AS IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, I SIDE SWIPED THE NEIGHBOR'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED BACKWARDS STRIKING THE FRONT OF ANOTHER NEIGHBORS CONDO. AFTER STRIKING THE CONDO, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AT HIGH RPMS AND CONTINUED TO TRY AND SURGE BACKWARDS. SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, APPARENTLY FROM TIRES THAT WERE STILL ROTATING. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED. THE VEHICLE HIT AND JUMPED OVER A CURBED ISLAND IN THE LOT. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ITS SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND CAME TO A STOP ACROSS THE PARKING LOT. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND TOOK A REPORT AND PICTURES. OFFICER COMSTOCK CONDUCTED A QUERY ON "UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION" AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF VEHICLES ACCELERATING UNCONTROLLABLY. HE FOUND SEVERAL REFERENCES TO IT POSSIBLY BEING TIED TO THE "CRUISE CONTROL". HE ADVISED ME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. HE ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE FOR SAFETY REASONS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY HONDA REPS. I EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AS EVIDENT BY THE POLICE REPORT, PICTURES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED AND STATED THERE WAS NO SAFETY ISSUE. I AM SHOCKED THAT THEY DID NOT TAKE THE POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES SERIOUSLY ENOUGH TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, I WAS TEACHING AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL. IF THIS HAPPENED THE DAY BEFORE, I MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE MOWED DOWN AND POSSIBLY KILLED MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE ISSUE IS NOT WHETHER HONDA FOUND PROOF OF THE MALFUNCTION BUT THE MALFUNCTION DID OCCUR. MORALLY AND ETHICALLY, I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND PUT OTHER DRIVERS INCLUDING MYSELF AT RISK. THIS IS A SERIOUS AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY MATTER AND HONDA CLEARLY IS NOT CONCERNED. *JB
Electrical system, Mar 14, 2007
MY CAR WAS PARKED FOR TWO WEEKS, AS I JUST PURCHASED ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WENT TO DRIVE MY 2001 HONDA ACCORD EX SEDAN AND ALL OF MY LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE LIT AND THE CAR WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP I WAS TOLD MY ALTERNATOR BRACKET BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF INSIDE. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I FOUND A COUPLE OF COMPLAINTS IN REGARD TO THE SAME ISSUE: BROKEN ALTERNATOR BRACKET OR LOWER MOUNTING BOLT. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT HTTP://WWW.LEMONLAWSPECIALISTS.COM/TSB/HONDA.HTML # TSB #05012004 -- BROKEN ALTERNATOR BRACKET OR BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. *NM (NHTSA ID #10013977, MAY 01 2004) HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ACCORD/2001/TSBS.SHTML. *JB
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
Air bags, Feb 27, 2007, crash
THE HONDA ACCORD ENTERED A TURN LANE AND BEGAN DECREASING SPEED DUE TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN AT THE SAME TIME A TRUCK DRIVEN BY A TEENAGE BOY EXCESSIVELY ACCELERATED WHILE EXITING A GAS STATION AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THE TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE HONDA ACCORD CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND DRIVER SIDE/FRONT OF CAR. THE RADIATOR AND ENGINE WERE PUSHED BACK TOWARD THE DRIVER. THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE ESTIMATED SPEED OF THE HONDA AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION WAS 20 - 25 MPH. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING INSURANCE REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF CAN BE REPAIRED. *NM
Steering, Feb 15, 2007, crash
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 HONDA ACCORD WITH 83932 FAILURE MILEAG AT 35 MPH SHE TURNED THE HEAT ON, AND THE NEXT THING SHE REMEMBERED WAS BEING PULLED FROM THE WRECKAGE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE FLIPPED, SHE WAS UNCONSCIOUS AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE CRASH, BUT SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. *AK
Air bags, Feb 10, 2007
SRS AIR BAG SENSOR FAULTY, POSSIBLE RISK OF INJURY OR EVEN DEATH DUE TO FAULTY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *NM
Air bags, Feb 8, 2007
2001 HONDA ACCORD SRS LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO REASON AND STAYED ON. *NM
Power train, Jan 29, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING FLUIDS. THE SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEALS WERE REPLACED AGAIN IN AUGUST . THE CONTACTWAS UNSURE OF THE MILEAGE. THE SEALS WERE REPLACED AGAIN ON JANUARY 3,2007, THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119, 311. . THE HONDA DEALER AND THE CONTACT'S MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE HONDA DEALER HAD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TWICE DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BUT WILL NOT COVER THE FULL COST OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE COST OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS APPROXIMATELY $3,000-$4000. THE DEALER WAS WILLING TO BRING THE COST DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY $1336. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HONDA DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE SHE WAS HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT A NON HONDA DEALER. *AK
Air bags, Jan 2, 2007
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE FOR SEVERAL REASONS, POSSIBLY INCLUDING WEAK BATTERY, CELL PHONE USE, PLACEMENT OF LIGHTWEIGHT PACKAGE ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. DEALER WAS INTENT ON COLLECTING SCANNER FEE CLAIMING NO WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY ON A TEMPORARY ERROR MESSAGE. I OFFERED TO BUY A REPLACEMENT BATTERY AT ABOVE MARKET RATE IF DEALER WOULD ABSORB THE SCANNER CHARGE. DEALER DECLINED AND URGED ME TO LEAVE AND NEVER RETURN. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 28, 2006
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TO HONDA'S CREDIT, THEY HAVE LOOKED OVER THE VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES AND PULLED CODES, BUT NO OBVIOUS DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THE CODES WERE RESET. THE PROBLEM PRESENTS MORE IN COLDER WEATHER. RECENTLY, HOWEVER, THE ISSUE HAS COME WITH THE RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. NO OBVIOUS ISSUES (LEAKS, FLUID LEVEL, SPONGY FEEL, ETC.) HAVE BEEN DETECTED. THE LIGHT CAN BE COAXED INTO GOING OFF BY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE (SOMETIMES) AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL GO OFF BY ITSELF - USUALLY LEAVING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ON. THE PROBLEM, AGAIN, PRESENTS ITSELF MORE IN COLD WEATHER, AND APPEARS TO BE ELECTRICAL. WHILE THE BRAKES APPEAR TO WORK AND LOOK EXCELLENT MECHANICALLY, IT IS UNNERVING THAT THE ISSUE HAS THUS FAR BEEN UNDIAGNOSED AND RESOLVED BY HONDA. *JB
Interior lighting, Dec 20, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT SAID THAT DASH LIGHT (MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT) FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT IS BROKEN. IT IS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL 04V256000, COMPONENT INTERIOR LIGHTING. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT HER VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT CAN'T READ HER INSTRUMENT PANEL AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN SO THAT HER VEHICLE CAN BE FIXED.
Air bags, Dec 14, 2006
MY HONDA 2001 ACCORD EX STARTS TO SHOW SRS LIGHT ON. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR IS UNDER 60000 MILES. HONDA SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS CAR. *JB
Air bags, Dec 11, 2006
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA ACCORD. MY SRS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND MY HORN DOES NOT WORK. ACCORDING TO NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION #PE05043, "IN MARCH 2006, HONDA ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN (06-009) TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON SRS ILLUMINATION AND OPDS ISSUES TO 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES " MY CURRENT MILEAGE IS 86,000 MILES AND WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 10 YEARS. I DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION LETTER AND WHEN I CALLED HONDA SF TODAY TO INQUIRE, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SERVICE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IF MY VEHICLE MEETS THE CRITERIA SPECIFIED IN YOUR REPORT, WHY IS THE DEALERSHIP NOT HONORING THEIR WARRANTY EXTENSION? TODAY, THE MAINTENANCE DEPT AT SF HONDA SUGGESTED THAT THE HORN WAS CONNECTED TO THE AIRBAG ELECTRONIC SENSORS AND THAT IF I WANTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, THAT NO PART OF SERVICE WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I UNDERSTAND THAT IN INVESTIGATION #PE05043, YOU HAVE NOT TESTED TO SEE IF THIS DEFECT IS A VALID SAFETY ISSUE. ARE THERE ANY CURRENT TESTS THAT COMPARE THE SAFETY STANDARDS BETWEEN HAVING A FUNCTIONING AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT VERSES JUST A FUNCTIONING SEAT BELT? I DON'T THINK IT'S RIGHT THAT I SHOULD PAY $1500 TO FIX THIS. I SHOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT GETTING INTO A CRASH ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR SHOULD STILL BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY EXTENSION. ANYWAY, TO SUM IT UP. 1. I WANT HONDA TO HONOR THE WARRANTY EXTENSION PER YOUR INVESTIGATION AND I WANT HONDA TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE FOR FREE. 2. I WANT YOU TO INVESTIGATE TO FIND OUT WHY HONDA IS NOT HONORING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MYSELF AND POSSIBLY FOR OTHER PEOPLE. 3. I WANT YOU TO INVESTIGATE THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF THIS FAULTY SRS SYSTEM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY TO CURRENT HONDA OWNERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND COMMITMENT TO SAFETY. *JB
Air bags, Dec 4, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT CAUSING A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. LATER, THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPDATED 12/28/06. *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
Power train, Sep 24, 2006
1. BOUGHT THE 01 HONDA ACCORD LX 4 CYL FROM DUVAL HONDA IN JACKSONVILLE FL, WITH THE TRANSMISSION BARELY SLIPPING. 2. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS FOR ABOUT 5 TO 8 SECONDS BETWEEN GEARS AND KNOCKS IN AND OUT OF GEAR. 3. NOTHING DONE TO FIX IT. TRIED CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT THAT DOESN'T HELP. I HEARD THAT HONDA OF AMERICA WILL PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION BUT NOT THE LABOR. IS THIS TRUE? *NM
Power train, Sep 21, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT 72,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THEN AT 106,000 MILES, WHILE AT A TOLL BOOTH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Air bags, Sep 15, 2006
SRS LIGHT COMES 'ON" ALREADY HAD THEM RESET ONCE BY THE DEALER, WHO WILL CHARGE ME AGAIN $80.00 TO PERFORM AN ONGOING PROBLEM TO 2001 HOMDA ACCORD'S. WHEN THIS LIGHT IS "ON" IT WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Power train, Sep 15, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE, A CLUNK WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT THEN REVERSED AND COULD NOT STOP WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE HIT A BUILDING. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE A REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED.