2009 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 725 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 47 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 50 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot 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 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 F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 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 moduleJan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher 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 air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Campaign 18V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsFeb 2, 2016
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Campaign 16V056000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V395000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentNov 18, 2009
HONDA IS RECALLING AFTERMARKET FULL NOSE MASKS, PART NUMBER 08P35-TA0-100 AND 08P35-TA6-100 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2007. THE ACCESSORY WAS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE NOSE MASK MATERIAL TO INTERFERE WITH PART OF THE HOOD LATCH. IF THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CLOSED AND THE NOSE MASK INTERFERES WITH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM THE HOOD MAY POP OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN.
THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HONDA IS ASKING OWNERS TO PLEASE REMOVE THE NOSE MASK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL ANY AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE NOSE MASK AND HAVE IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 09E063000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Nov 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,741.
Air bags, Nov 7, 2018
RECEIVED A TAKATA INFLATOR RECALL ON MY FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WHICH WAS FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP. MY AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON (WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN MOTION) AFTER THE REPAIR. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IS READING ERROR CODE 92-20 WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WILL GO OFF DURING AN ACCIDENT WHETHER OR NOT A PASSENGER IS IN THE VEHICLE.
Air bags, Oct 29, 2018
AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. RECEIVED URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM STATE OF MICHIGAN REGARDING AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL
Air bags, Sep 13, 2018
TAKATA RECALL
Air bags, Jun 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLONIAL HONDA OF DARTMOUTH (225 STATE RD, DARTMOUTH, MA 02747, (508) 996-6800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR AND THE SEAT MAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT ALSO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Air bags, May 14, 2018
DRIVER IN 4TH GEAR DRIVING ON A STREET WHEN FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW AS A RESULT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED... IMPACT FROM THE BLOWOUT WAS LOW WITH NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR OR UNDERCARRIAGE... AIR BAG SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED IN LOW IMPACT SITUATIONS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES AND POSSIBLY HARMING SLEEPING INFANT IN THE BACK SEAT... CALLED HONDA ABOUT THE ISSUE AND FILED A CLAIM... CLAIM WAS DENIED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG DID WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NOT DAMAGE TO THR RIM OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE CAR OTHER THAN THE BLOWN TIRE. DEBRIS FROM THE AIRBAG AND CEILING COVERED SLEEPING INFANT IN REAR FACING SEAT THAT NEVER WOKE UP BECAUSE IMPACT WAS SO LOW.
Air bags, May 3, 2018, crash
2009 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A VEHICLE CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *LD *JS
Air bags, Apr 17, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO FULLY INFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FOOT THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION, BUT THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER (WHO WAS THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER) PASSED AWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Air bags, Apr 11, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STEEL POLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HIP, LEGS, A TEAR IN HIS LUNGS, HEART DAMAGE, AND MEMORY LOSS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND WAS UNINJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
Air bags, Apr 7, 2018
TANAKA AIRBAGS
Air bags, Mar 29, 2018
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING - COPY OF A LETTER TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE NATIONAL TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL REPAIR. *JS
Air bags, Feb 27, 2018
AIRBAG RED LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWED DEALER FOR RECALL. DEALER GOT NO CODE. CHARGED $120. RED LIGHT IS STILL ON! DID NOT FIX IT BECAUSE NO CODE WAS FOUND AND CANNOT REPAIR. RECALL WAS DENIED AND I HAD TO PAY $120 FOR DIAGNOSIS. LIGHTS ARE ALL THE TIME WHEN RUNNING.
Air bags, Feb 4, 2018
TAKATA RECALL HONDA DEALER REFUSE TO SPEAK WITH ME ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF A RECALL. THE FARTHEST I HAVE EVER GOTTEN WAS THROUGH THEIR RECEPTIONIST AND THEN NO NEWS. I HAVE TRIED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND MULTIPLE TIMES TO CONTACT THEM
Air bags, Wheels, Jan 11, 2018
CAN HEAR SLIGHT NOISE WHEN DISCONNECTING MY SEATBELT COMING FROM LOWER PART OF THE DASHBOARD
Air bags, Jan 10, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED UNEXPECTEDLY IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT 'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISING FROM THE AIR BAG, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SEATED ON THE RIGHT ALSO SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH. NO ONE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DEEMED IT A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER TO DETERMINE WHY THE OTHER AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE SUPPLEMENTARY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CASE NUMBER: 06594835 WAS OPENED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE RECALL HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Air bags, Dec 27, 2017
CALLED THE CAR PLACE SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE WHAT I NEEDED TO DO IN CASE LATER ON MY AIRBAGS DOES NOT DEPLOY IN A CAR WRECK.
Air bags, Dec 8, 2017
TAKATA RECALL, I JUST DON'T WANT IT TO AUTOMATICALLY GO OFF, THAT'S SCARY, AND IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY TAKATA AT NO COST TO MYSELF. UNETHICAL, UNSAFE, AND A DANGER TO OTHER DRIVERS AS WELL!
Air bags, Dec 5, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING, THE LIGHT INDICATING PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON THEN TURNS OFF, AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES IT COMES BACK ON. THAT WORRIES ME.
Air bags, Dec 5, 2017
AIRBAG SETTLEMENT RECALL
Air bags, Nov 22, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND LOWER BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO STEVENS CREEK HONDA (4590 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129, PHONE: (800) 692-2129). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Air bags, Nov 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: I SAW THE NEWS ABOUT RECALLING THE VEHICLE FOR AIR BAG SAFETY. I AM NOT SURE WHY NOBODY CONTACT ME SINCE MY CAR'S MODEL IS IN THE RECALLING LIST. HONDA ACCORD 2009
Air bags, Nov 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT 318-445-6677 TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE NOTICE FROM TK HOLDINGS INC. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Air bags, Nov 1, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, SHOULDERS, AND CHEST, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHOICE TOWING FACILITY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT AUTO NATION HONDA (4030 HACKS CROSS RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38125, (901) 209-1308) PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. .*BF UPDATED 8/3/18*JB
Air bags, Oct 27, 2017
TAKATA AIRBAGS I CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES LAST YEAR AND TWO YEARS AGO BECAUSE MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD KEEP COMING ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO SET OFF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I COMPLAINED IN PERSON AT A HONDA DEALERSHIP OF LISLE TO A RAY UNDERWOOD. RAY CLAIMED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING TO MY VEHICLE UNTIL I PAID A MINIMUM $100 TESTING FEE. I AM A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO DOESNT HAVE ALOT OF EXTRA INCOME SO I WAS UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE FEE. I ARGUED THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN FREE DO TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CLAIM CONSIDERING I HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE ALL THE TIME AND I WOULD NEVER WANT TO PUT THEM IN HARMS WAY. RAY AGAIN REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE FEE. NOW ABOUT 2 YEARS LATER I RECEIVED 2 LETTERS IN THE MAIL ABOUT MY VEHICLE HAVING DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS! ARE YOU PEOPLE IGNORANT, INCOMPETENT, STUPID OR ALL 3? I AM CURRENTLY GIVING ALL DOCUMENTATION TO MY LAWYER FOR FURTHER ACTION. I WANT HONDA OF LISLE REPORTED TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AS WELL AS THEIR GENERAL MANAGER KEN UNDERWOOD. THIS IS A SHADY WAY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS AND I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED DO TO THEIR NEGLIGENCE AS WELL AS TAKATA'S NEGLIGENCE.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Aug 14, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V030000 (AIR BAGS), 09E063000 (EQUIPMENT), AND 16V056000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT OR WARNING. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING EXTENSIVE INJURIES TO THE FRONT PASSENGER. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN APPLYING FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND BACK PAINS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE BRUISING, PAIN TO THE HEAD AND BACK, AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM, COLLAR BONE, AND STERNUM. BOTH OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE DEALER (MUNGENAST ST. LOUIS HONDA, 5939 S LINDBERGH BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63123, (314) 894-1330) WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT PROVIDED THE DTC TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHICH RECALL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE OR IF A DIFFERENT FAILURE HAPPENED THAT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *CN