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.
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
932 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Sep 24, 2001
AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER MADE A LEFT HAND TURN SLIGHTLY BUMPING THE CURB, AS CONSUMER TURNED THE CURB THE RATE OF SPEED WAS ABOUT 2-3 MPH, THERE WAS MINIMAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS LATER THE SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CONSUMER STATES SHE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET PASSED THE CURB.*JB
Air bags, Sep 18, 2001, crash
CONSUMER WAS HIT BROADSIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO PASSENGER'S SIDE ON VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED IN. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Sep 12, 2001, crash
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY. DRIVER COVERED THE BRAKES WHILE PASSENGER REMOVED SEAT BELT. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED INTO THE PATIO. THE BRAKES REFUSED TO RESPOND(THERE WAS NO PRESSURE WHAT SO EVER). THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES.*AK
Power train, Aug 31, 2001
WHILE @ INCLINE IN DRIVE THE CAR QUICKLY ROLLS BACK AS IF IN NEUTRAL AND DOES NOT STOP UNLESS YOU BRAKE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER AND THEY COMPARED IT TO ANOTHER ON THE LOT. THEY SAID THE ONE ON THE LOT DID THE SAME THING SO THEY DETERMINED IT MUST BE A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE TECH SAID BECAUSE IT IS A 4 CYLINDER IT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH TORCHE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT. I ALSO CALLED AMERICAN HONDA AT AN 800 NUMBER PROVIDED ON THEIR WEBSITE AND PER ROXANNA THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CAR.*AK
Air bags, Aug 30, 2001
AT ABOUT 683 MILES, SRS LIGHT WENT ON AFTER PASSENGER SAT DOWN (CAR WAS STANDING WITH ENGINE IDLING). DEALER RESET COMPUTER AFTER FINDING CODE 15-3. 3 DAYS LATER, THE SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON ALSO IMMEDIATELY AFTER PASSENGER WAS SEATED WITH CAR ENGINE ON. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND I WAITED ABOUT ONE WEEK WHILE DEALER ORDERED POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT PARTS. NONE OF THE NEW PARTS INCLUDING SENSOR FIXED THE PROBLEM, SO ORIGINAL PARTS WERE LEFT IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THE ORIGINAL PARTS WERE ALREADY UPDATED BY HONDA (BECAUSE HONDA WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAD ALREADY MADE CHANGES TO PARTS IN SOME VEHICLES). DEALER RESET COMPUTER AGAIN, BUT SRS LIGHT REAPPEARED THE NEXT DAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH NO PASSENGER IN THE CAR. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN DO NOTHING ELSE, THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT CANNOT FIX IT. SERVICE MANAGER SAID HONDA'S WORKING ON THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE I MUST NOW DEAL EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE MANUFACTURER. DEALER SAYS ONLY PASSENGER AIR BAGS ARE AFFECTED BUT IT IS NOT CLEAR HOW THEY KNOW THIS. IN THE MEANTIME, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS FOR ALL AIRBAGS IN THE CAR, AND ALSO ABOUT POSSIBLE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THE LACK OF CONCERN BOTH BY DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT POTENTIAL INJURIES THAT MAY RESULT FROM THIS DEFECT AND THE FACT THAT A SOLUTION IS NOT IMMINENT. *AK *NM
Vehicle speed control, Aug 29, 2001
CAR SURGES FORWARD WHEN A/C AND ENGINE IS RUNNING WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC FOR LIGHTS ETC. PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF SERVICE MANAGER AT PROCTOR HONDA IN TALLAHASSEE ON AUGUST 15, 2001 WHO CLAIMED THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE 2001 HONDA ACCORD.
Visibility, Aug 23, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE MIRRORS ARE TOO SHORT, WHICH FORCED HIM TO MAKE NEW BRACKETS EXTENDING THE MIRRORS OUT AN ADDITIONAL 4 1/2 INCHES, ALSO THE WINDSHIELD IS TOO SMALL. (THIS IS 2001 HONDA REFLEX MOTOR SCOOTER)*JB
Air bags, Aug 22, 2001
CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP, AND WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS FRONT SIDE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Aug 7, 2001, crash
FIRST THING IN MORNING VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE. WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES TO STOP AT STOP SIGN, HAS NO BRAKES. BRAKES GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, BUT REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 25, 2001
THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER HAS FAILED TWICE AND IS SCHEDULED TO BE WORKED ON A THIRD TIME. NO ACCIDENT (THANKFULLY) HAS HAPPENED YET. THE MECHANIC AT THE SHOP SAYS IT IS VERY POSSIBLE FOR THE CAM CHAIN TO 'JUMP TIME'. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT SAY 55MPH THE REAR TIRE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD PROBABLY LOCK UP AND THEREFORE CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE RIDER. I HAVE SPOKEN TO NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. HONDA NEED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF AN APPARENT DESIGN FLAW.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Jul 16, 2001
CONSUMER STATES WHEN HE PROCEEDED TO BACK UP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO BACK INTO A CEMENT POLE, AFTER CRASHING, CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND IT ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, WHICH ALS CAUSED HIM TO REAR END A PARKED VEHICLE.*YH
Air bags, Jul 3, 2001, crash
EXTNSIVE DAMAGE TO OUR TWO MONTH OLD 2001 HONDA ACCORD. EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE WITHOUT ANY DEPLOYMENT OF ANY AIRBAGS. DRIVER HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL AND RIBS INJURED. SEAT BELTS WORN BY ALL INVOLVED. SMOKE ENTERED CAR. FIREFIGHTERS CHECKED FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND SEVERED LINE. OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED WAS A 1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH MINIMAL BUMPER DAMAGE. HONDA STRUCK THE REAR OF THE CHEVROLET. HONDA APPEARED TO HIT REAR OF THE CHEVROLET, AND PROCEEDED TO TRAVEL UNDER THE OTHER VEHICLE. SPEED OF DRIVER WAS 30-35. *AK
Suspension, Jun 28, 2001
VBIRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING AT 55-60 OR MORE MPH; VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMTION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 25, 2001
SHE WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND BRAKES FAILED. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jun 22, 2001, crash
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK, CAUSING UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE RUNNING INTO A TREE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Air bags, Jun 15, 2001
SRS LIGHT FOR VEHICLE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT A CODE WAS CAUSING LIGHT TO COME ON. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. ALSO, CONSUMER STATED THAT SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON. WHEN SHE CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, THEY WERE REFUSING TO PERFORM ANY SERVICE ON VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.
Air bags, May 30, 2001, crash
I WAS HIT IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BY A MAROON FORD THAT RAN A STOP SIGN WHICH WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40/45 MPH AT IMPACT. I CALLED THE DEALER, SPOKE TO A MAN THAT SAID THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED:I FAXED THEM ALL INFO FROM THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR & ASKED THEM TO PLEASE COME LOOK AT THE CAR; NO ONE CAME TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HONDA SAYS THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION AT ALL TO GIVE ME & THE DEALER SAYS NOW IT IS TOO LATE FOR ANY HELP FROM THEM. I HAVE PICTURES & THE INSURANCE AGENTS SAID BOTH BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AS WELL. THE DRIVER & PASSANGER DOOR TO INCLUDE THE FRONT PART OF THE FRAME BY THE TIRE HAD TO BE CUT OFF. I FEEL I HAVE BEEN TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BECAUSE I AM A WOMAN & I AM FRIENDS WITH THE MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE HELP ME GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS USAA & THEY GAVE ME YOUR ADDRESS. THANK YOU. ANGELA SUGGS-BARTOS. *AK
Seats, May 22, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A DEFECT IN CUSHION THAT CAUSES DRIVER'S LEG TO GO TO SLEEP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE.*AK *JB
Air bags, May 15, 2001, crash
WHILE PULLING OUT OF CURB CONSUMER WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A 55 MPH IMPACT ON DRIVER'S SIDE, CAUSING $5700 WORTH OF DAMAGE. DOOR WAS PUSHED ONTO DRIVER'S SEAT. DRIVER'S SIDE, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEAD TRAUMA. *AK
Suspension, May 14, 2001
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING 50-70 MPH. NLM
Power train, May 4, 2001
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE TWICE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Apr 30, 2001, crash
WHILE TAKING VEHICLE INTO A CAR WASH AND HAVING ONE OF THE SERVICEMEN DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH CAR WASH. AT NEAR END OF CAR WASH VEHICLE ACCLERATED AND RAN INTO TWO VEHICLES, AND THROUGH A FENCE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS FIXING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*AK
Air bags, Apr 27, 2001
SRS(AIR BAG) LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, ALREADY HAD SENSOR REPLACED. NOW THERE REPLACING THE ENTIRE UNIT. *AK
Air bags, Apr 23, 2001, crash
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DOORS AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Electrical system, Apr 10, 2001
CONSUMER HAD JUST LEFT LOT, DROVE IT ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN ALL OF INDICATOR LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER FROM CELL PHONE, AND DEALER ADVISED TO CHECK TO SEE IF OIL WAS IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER GOT VEHICLE HOME, BUT TOOK IT IN NEXT DAY. ALTERNATOR WASN'T CHARGING OR DISCHARGING, AND REPLACED IT FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLE HAD 14 MILES. MANUFACTURER SAID IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN THEY WOULD GIVE A EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK *SLC