2004 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,017 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 89 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 76 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 10, 2019
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Campaign 19E068000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger 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 passenger frontal airbag 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 E5D and X5C.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
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, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMar 30, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.
Campaign 16V178000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 15, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Campaign 15V370000 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
Air bagsNov 4, 2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V700000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJun 20, 2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V353000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsMay 17, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage.
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V222000 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, headlightsMay 17, 2007
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 317-1131L-AS, 317-1131R-AS, 317-1131L-US, AND 317-1131R-US, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION A SLIGHT DISTORTION OF THE BEZEL CHANGED THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE TURN SIGNAL. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
Campaign 07E031000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsJan 16, 2007
CERTAIN TYC HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/NS 20-6361-00 AND 20-6362-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2006 HONDA ACCORD PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTMETRIC WERE MISALIGNED WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DEMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
GENERA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GENERA AT 714-522-6688.
Campaign 07E004000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR (SPS) DETECTS THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION AND ADJUSTS THE AIR BAG INFLATION PRESSURE ACCORDINGLY. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SPS WAS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT FRAME IN THE WRONG LOCATION AND MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. THE SENSOR WIRE MAY BREAK AND CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED, AND THE SPS TO FAIL.
A FAILURE OF THE SPS CAUSES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM TO DEFAULT TO FULL INFLATION PRESSURE, REGARDLESS OF THE SEAT POSITION. FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY FOR SMALLER DRIVERS IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR WIRING SUBHARNESS. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V001000 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 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 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
Air bags, frontalNov 18, 2004
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.
A TORN AIR BAG MAY NOT OFFER THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FABRIC FLAP BETWEEN THE AIR BAG MODULE COVER AND THE INNER MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V551000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 15, 2004
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 04V176000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,017 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 8, 2013
WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND INTO GEAR THE SILVER GEAR SHIFT KNOB BROKE OFF. I SUPER GLUED IT BACK TOGETHER IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS TO GO TO STORE TO GET NEW PART. IT LATER FELL OFF AGAIN AND MULTIPLE PIECES CAME OUT OF THE OPENING. THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB BROKE INTO ABOUT 7 TO 10 PIECES. HAD TO STICK MY FINGER INTO OPENING IN ORDER TO PUSH THE SHIFT MECHANISM DOWN TO GET IT OUT OF PARK. SPOKE TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPORTED THEY KEEP THOSE PARTS IN STOCK FROM ABOUT 03 TO 05 BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ALOT OF THOSE ARE BREAKING. HE WAS ABLE TO TELL ME THAT WITHOUT LOOKING UP THE PART NUMBER. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. UPDATED 08/20/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PUT HIS SEAT BELT ON, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OUT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, HE UN-LATCHED THE SEAT BELT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON, AFTER HE PUT THE SEAT BELT ON. UPDATED 08/22/13
Power train, Jul 22, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT MY RPM INCREASED ALL OF THE SUDDEN. AFTER MY RPM INCREASED MY VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND WAS NOT RESPONDING. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL. I MANAGED TO GET HOME DRIVING 10 MPH. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUES WITH THESE CARS! HONDA NEEDS TO RECALL THESE TRANSMISSIONS! *TR
Steering, Jul 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THROUGH INSPECTION AND FAILED BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE STEERING RACK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000. *TR
Power train, Jul 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT OF WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:04V176000 (POWER TRAIN) AND WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. *TR
Power train, Jul 17, 2013
WE EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON I-77 IN WEST VIRGINIA. THE TRANSMISSION ALL OF A SUDDEN BEGAN SPEWING TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND STARTED TO SLIP WHIL DRIVING UP A HILL. WE HAD TO FRANTICALLY GET OUT OF THE WAY OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER, BUT IT WAS DIFFICULT BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER. *TR
Air bags, Jul 16, 2013
AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. NOW IT'S COMING ON AND STAYING ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE. IT COMES ON WITH ALL THE OTHER LIGHTS DURING THE START/SELF-TEST, THEN GOES OUT, COMES BACK ON AND STAYS ON. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 11, 2013, crash
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING GARAGE. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SPACE, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. APPARENTLY MY FOOT SLIPPED OR I HAD PUT IT ON THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE. MY CAR SURGED INTO THE CONCRETE WALL ABOUT 5 FEET IN FRONT OF ME AS I PUSHED HARDER ON THE GAS PEDAL BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE. NONE OF MY 8 AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT MY SEAT BELT TIGHTENED ITS TENSION AT IMPACT. I SUFFERED A SHATTERED PATELLA, 3 BROKEN TOES, A BRUISED STERNUM AND A BLACK EYE. IF THE AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS HAD WORKED PROPERLY I BELIEVE MY INJURIES WOULD BE LESS SEVERE AS THEY WOULD HAVE KEPT ME FROM FLYING FORWARD AT IMPACT. THE IMPACT WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO CRACK THE TRANSMISSION CASE, BREAK ONE ENGINE MOUNT, BREAK THE AIR CONDITIONER, DESTROY THE BUMPER AND HOOD AND CAUSE REPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE QUARTER PANELS. YOUR CRASH TEST REPORTS AND HONDA'S SAFETY INFORMATION DO NOT SEEM TRUE TO ME DUE TO MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
Power train, Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE UPON ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A TRANSMISSION CENTER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE BOTH TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN 2004, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V176000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 10, 2013
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2004 HONDA ACCORD. I WORK VERY LONG DAYS AND HAVE VERY LITTLE TIME TO GET THIS RECALL COMPLETED. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CLOSEST AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER IS 70 MILES AWAY. THIS MAKES GETTING THE WORK DONE VERY DIFFICULT. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THERE SHOULD BE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT HONDA ALLOWS OTHERS TO FIX THESE ISSUES. NOW, I MAY NEVER BE ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED AND WHO KNOWS WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO ME OR MY CAR IF THAT IS THE CASE... *TR
Steering, Wheels, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 10, 2013
PLEASE HELP ME FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO WITH THIS.I RECEIVED A CALL FROM HONDA APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO...FOR POWER STEERING HOSE TO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO IT OVER HEATING AND DETERIORATING CAUSING A LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID. ONCE I GOT THE NOTICE I WENT TO HAVE IT REPLACED BUT I BELIEVE BY THE TIME I GOT THE NOTICE IT MAY HAVE BEEN TO LATE BECAUSE NOW IT HAS CAUSED IT TO NOW LEAK POWER STEERING COULD INTO THE RACK AND PINION. I HAVE DONE OIL CHANGES AND DONE A COMPLETE TUNE UP TO DATE BUT THIS IS CAUSING THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO WASTE AND IS DETERIORATING THE RACK AND PINION. NOT HAVING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF POWER STEERING MAKES IT MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR EASILY. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY DRIVE WORRIED THAT THE CAR MAY LOSE CONTROL AND I HAVE TWO CHILDREN I AM DRIVING WITH EVEREST I CANNOT AFFORD FOR ME TO LOSE CONTROL OVER SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DETECTED AND GIVES WHEN I WENT TO HONDA TO CHANGE THE HOSE. IT IS OBVIOUSLY NOT A PROBLEM WITH JUST THE HOSE IT IS A PROBLEM MUCH MORE PROFOUND THEN THAT WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND CAN CAUSE TOXIC FUMES. THIS IN MY OPINION IS NOT TO BE PLAYED AROUND WITH AND IS DANGEROUS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSE MY BRAND NEW TIRES GO BALD. *TR
Wheels, Electronic stability control (ESC), Traction control system, Jul 8, 2013
MY 2004 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 HAS TRACTION CONTROL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TC LIGHT CAME ON AND PUSHING THE SWITCH IT WILL NOT GO OUT. WHEN YOU START UP THE CAR THE ORANGE TRIANGLE STAYS LIT AND THEN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING THE TC COMES ON AND STAYS ON. BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE PUT IT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE BUT HE DIDN'T HAVE THE HONDA CODE. I CALLED A HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY "RELEASE" THE CODE INFORMATION AND I HAVE TO BRING IT INTO A HONDA DEALER AT $186 FOR THE FIRST HOUR JUST TO RUN A TEST!!! THE CAR DOES NOT EVEN MOVE IN THE SNOW HERE IN THE NORTHEAST WITHOUT THE TC. I HEARD THAT THE HONDA ACCORD WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. *TR
Air bags, Jul 5, 2013
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON UNEXPECTED..(SOMETIME ON, SOMETIME OFF). *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jul 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE MOTOR. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR TO PREVENT THE DRIVERS SIDE SWITCH FROM FAILING TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V260000 (VISIBILITY). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Power train, Jun 27, 2013
THE CAR PULLS WHEN EASING OFF GAS OR COMING OFF BRAKES. TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION INTERNALLY. CALLED HONDA HOME OFFICE AND STATED I WAS AWARE OF PROBLEMS THEY WERE HAVING WITH THE 1999 TO 2005 MODELS AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *TR
Power train, Jun 20, 2013
THE CAR BEGAN DRIVING ROUGH IN CITY DRIVING, GRADUALLY BECOMING WORSE. NOW IT SHUDDERS AND RATTLES AT 30-40 MPH. SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALER ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN DIAGNOSIS OF TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. FORTUNATELY IT DIDN'T JUST CUT OUT AT A DANGEROUS TIME. REPLACEMENT COST IS NEARLY THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 19, 2013
I STARTED UP MY CAR AFTER BEING PARKED FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS IN NORMAL CONDITIONS AND THE LCD DISPLAY FOR THE RADIO/CLOCK/AC/HEAT/VENTS ETC DID NOT LIGHT UP. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED AND THE ONLY SOLUTION IS AN EXPENSIVE ONE. ONE REPAIR PLACE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO A LOT OF HONDA'S LATELY. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 12, 2013
CAR JUST SHUT OFF WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. HAD TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT RAN FINE UNTIL I HIT THE BRAKES AGAIN. NOW IT SHUTS OFF OR STALLS WHENEVER I USE THE BRAKES, TURN SIGNALS, HEAD LIGHTS, AND HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL FLASH RAPIDLY AND GO OUT SOMETIMES. *TR
Air bags, Jun 12, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, HE SWERVED AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH IN ORDER TO AVOID A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO WAS MERGING INTO HIS LANE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO FOUR TREES BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,564. *TR
Air bags, Jun 10, 2013
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. COMES ON RANDOMLY. *TR
Air bags, Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT CAN CAME ON AND OFF WHENEVER THE SEAT BELT WAS ENGAGED OR SOMEONE WOULD SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V001000 (AIR BAGS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT POSITION SENSOR SUB-HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000. *TR
Power train, Apr 19, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO DRIVE INDEPENDENTLY, CRASHING INTO A PARKED, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR EXTERIOR BODY DAMAGE REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
Steering, Suspension, Apr 17, 2013, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD RECENTLY RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V222000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 15, 2013
LIGHT FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY QUIT WORKING, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO READ CLIMATE CONTROLS, DEFROSTS, RADIO ETC. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN NEEDING TO CONTROL THESE FUNCTIONS WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Steering, Apr 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V222000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL VERY HARD TO MANEUVER WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,392. *TR