2001 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 932 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 145 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 119 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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.
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Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
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.
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Representative owner complaints
932 reports, newest first.
Power train, Nov 20, 2002
HONDA IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS OF TWO MODELS OF ACCORD, PRELUDE, AND SEVERAL OTHER MODELS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE CARRIER BEARING. THEY ARE REPLACING TRANSMISSIONS. THEY ARE WILLING TO ASSUME COST FOR THOSE ALREADY DONE OR TO BE DONE. HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT ISSUING A RECALL. DT
Power train, Oct 28, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS
Vehicle speed control, Oct 28, 2002
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASH INTO BRICK WALL CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *YH
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES FRONT BRAKES FAILED CAUSED BY THE ROTORS. ROTOR WHICH WENT BAD CAUSING DAMAGES THE REAR BRAKES AND PADS. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Air bags, Oct 15, 2002, crash
CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS IN FRONT END COLLISON WITH A CONCRETE MEDIAN, AND HER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE STATES SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50-60 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER AUTO CUT HER OFF, AND WHILE SHE WAS BEING THROWN AROUND HER AUTO'S AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. SHE WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO HOSP. SHE STATES ALSO THAT HER NECK, BACK, SHOULDER , ARM AND SHE BITE HER TONGUE. MR
Visibility, Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES REAR WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT ONLY FIRST 5 ROWS FROM BOTTOM OF HEATING ELEMENTS WORK. AS A RESULT THE TOP HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFROST. MR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 3, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WILL ALSO STEP ON THE ACCELERATER CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE INSTEAD OF TO STOP. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM
Air bags, Sep 26, 2002, crash
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAD A SIDE COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *MR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Sep 26, 2002
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO HESITATION OR PERFORMING ERRATIC WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CORRECT DUE TO THE FAILURE NOT DUPLICATING WHILE AT THE SHOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS
Power train, Sep 25, 2002
THE FIRST SYMPTOM WAS ROUGH IDLING WHERE THE CAR HAS ACTUALLY DIED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY SINCE FEB OF 2002. THEY KEPT IT FOR OVER A MONTH ONE TIME TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, EVEN WHEN LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD IT IN AGAIN IN JUNE & THE PROBLEM IS GROWING MORE INTERMITTENT, BUT I STILL THINK IT IS A FLAW AND POSSIBLY DANGEROUS. NLM
Power train, Sep 25, 2002
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM
Suspension, Sep 24, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 25-40MPH UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE, VEHICLE SHUDDERS/VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. CHECKED BY DEALER 3X WHO FINALLY REPLACED RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*JB *YH
Power train, Sep 24, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATES, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP, THE GEARS SLIP BETWEEN 2ND-3RD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK. *JB *SCC
Suspension, Sep 18, 2002
VIBRATION PROBLEM - VIBRATION IS FELT THROUGHOUT THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TESTED BY THE HONDA DEALER AND BY THE DISTRICT MANAGER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE VIBRATION. HONDA TOOK BACK THE CAR FOR THREE WEEKS AND CONDUCTED TESTS. THEY CONCLUDED THE VIBRATION IS ACCEPTABLE - HOWEVER THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ME WITH ANY WRITTEN COORESPONDENCE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OTHER HONDA OWNERS WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR AS MY CAR AND THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE EASILY DIAGNOSED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU.*AK
Air bags, Sep 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS HIT FROM THE FRONT CRUSHING IN MOST OF THE HOOD, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE VEHICLE. NLM
Power train, Sep 11, 2002
TRANSMISSION WAS JUST REPLACED WITH A RE-BUILT. IN SHOP 9/4 THROUGH 9/7/02. I COMPLAINED MULTIPLE TIMES, STARTING 2ND DAY OF OWNERSHIP ABOUT "SLUGGISH RESPONSE". PACIFIC HONDA SAID IT'S A NEW CAR, GIVE IT TIME TO LIMBER-UP. WHAT A JOKE. INDEPENDENT HONDA MECHANIC IDENTIFIED AUTO-TRANS PROBLEM. I REQUESTED NEW CAR - HONDA REFUSED. I PAID FOR A NEW CAR, AND CONTINUE TO MAKE AUTO-PAYMENTS FOR A NEW CAR, BUT HAVE NEVER ENJOYED THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF A NEW CAR. I REQUESTED THAT PACIFIC HONDA SAVE MY OLD PART (TRANSMISSION) - THEY REFUSED. I UNDERSTOOD A NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD BE INSTALLED - THEY TOLD ME WHEN I PICKED IT UP THAT A RE-BUILT TRANSM. HAD BEEN INSTALLED. NOW, AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS W/REBUILT, I SENSE ENGINE JERKINESS WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP!*AK
Vehicle speed control, Sep 9, 2002
VEHICLE REVVED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Air bags, Aug 23, 2002, crash
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY SAD THIS WAS NOTHING. ONSUMER WAS IN AN FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. CONTACTED DEALER ,FIXED PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS IN A SIDE IMPACT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS, INCLUDING SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. *AK
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
Vehicle speed control, Aug 10, 2002, crash
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE BEHIND A CAR WHEN THE HONDA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THEN MANUEVERED THE HONDA INTO THE STREET. I THREW IT INTO REVERSE AND IT STILL WENT FORWARD UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I'M TERRIFIED OF DRIVING THIS CAR. I HAVE FOUND OVER 30 CASES OF THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM INCLUDING SEVERAL FATALITIES. WHY HASN'T HONDA BEEN MADE TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT? MILLER HONDA OF CULVER CITY, CA SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. HOW AM I TO GET IT REPAIRED OR REPLACED?*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 26, 2002
BRAKES PADS PREMATURELY (IN MY OPINION) WORE OUT ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THIS IS OUR THIRD NEW ACCORD, BUT NEVER THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 24, 2002
ABS WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON, AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Seat belts, Jul 19, 2002
ALL REAR SEAT BELTS TIGHTEN WHEN GAS IS APPLED,TIGHT ENOUGH TO DIG INTO SKIN. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS AS A RESULT OF CHILD RESTRAINT BELT. REPLACED BELT, BUT IT REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT TALL OR LARGE PASSENGERS ARE AFFECTED BY THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT DIGS INTO SHOULDER AND GETS TIGHTER WITH NO SLACK OR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AFTER ACCELERATION. *YH
Air bags, Jul 14, 2002
ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE "SRS" LIGHT CAME ON WHICH INDICATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS, THE AIR BAGS, THE COMPUTER SENSING SYSTEM OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT OF THE SAFETY SYSTEM. THE OWNERS MANAUAL INSTRUCTS THAT "IGNORING THE SRS WARNING LIGHT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THE AIRBAGS, CUTOFF SYSTEM OR TENSIONERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY". IT STATES THE CAR SHOULD BE CHECKED BY A DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF THE SRS LIGHT ALERTS YOU TO A POTENTIAL PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK THE ACCORD TO THE DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN GENERATED A REPORT FROM HONDA. IT STATED THAT IF THERE WAS A CELL PHONE, A LAP TOP COMPUTER, AN INVERTER (USED TO PUG ELECTRICAL ITEMS INTO THE CARS CIGARETTE LIGHTER) ANY ONE OF THESE MIGHT TRIP THE SRS WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THIS IS BECAUSE ANY OF THESE COMMONLY USED ELECTRONIC DEVICES MIGHT REACT WITH THE ACCORDS AIR BAG SENSORS AND CAUSE THE SRS LIGHT TO COME ON. NOBODY KNEW FOR CERTAIN IF THE AIR BAGS WOULD ACTUALLY WORK IF THE SRS LIGHT WERE ON. THUS COMMON EVERDAY TOOLS SUCH AS A CELL PHONE OR LAP TOP COMPUTER OR PROTABLE TV CAN SURELY DISRUPT THE ACCORDS AIR BAG SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY SHUT IT DOWN. FURTHER, BECAUSE HONDA'S DEALERS WILL CHARGE A SERVICE FEE TO SHUT OFF THE SRS LIGHT, MANY AMERICAN CELL PHONE AND LAP TOP USERS WILL NOT TAKE THE TIME AND EXPENSE TO HAVE THE ANNOYING SRS LIGHT SHUT OFF. THUS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE MAY BE DRIVING 2001 AND 2002 ACCORDS WITHOUT AIR BAG PROTECTION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 8, 2002
ONCE ENGINE IS WARM, EXHAUST FUMES AND RAW FUEL GET INTO CAB. WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC CONSUMER FEELS DIZZY. ENGINE HAS TO BE SHUT OFF. IT IS VERY UNHEALTHY TO BREATH. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AFTER PERFORMING SHORT AND LONG TERM TEST, FUEL PRESSURE CHECK, VALVE TIMING CHECK AND VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK. *YH