1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1995
  4. Air Bags

1995 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems

89
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 89 stored complaint records:

  • 11 indicate a crash
  • 11 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • control unit · 11 records
  • light came · 10 records
  • false deployment · 9 records
  • light illuminated · 8 records
  • warning light · 7 records
  • airbag light · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi5
60–100k mi5
150–400k mi4
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 24, 2001

    Air Bags

    Airbag deployed while driving, resulting in an accident. Consumer stated that recall 96v217000/ airbag deployment had been taken care off before this occurred.vin [xxx]. *ak *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 884484

  • March 15, 2001

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failed without warning. Car was in dealership for nine days. The next day srs warning light went on, and would not turn off. Returned to dealership. Dealer said it had never been recalled, and it was not their problem. I paid over $600 to have repair done, since i was advised the airbag would not deploy if the repair was not done . Research on nhtsa website found over 50 complaints for the same problem.…

    ODI 743672

  • March 14, 2001

    Air Bags

    Air bag sensor light remained on while driving, dealer notified. *ak the computer failure caused the front air bags to fail. Consumer stated that the dealer refused to repair the computer system free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty, however the mileage was low.*yh

    ODI 8005673

  • January 15, 2001

    Air Bags

    Airbag light is on constantly. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.*ak *et

    ODI 896489

  • October 18, 2000

    Air Bags · Module

    Srs light on. Dealer performed computer diagnostic test. Code 08-1. Intermittent control unit failure. Control unit needs replacement. $695.00 plus tax. *ak

    ODI 737021

  • September 28, 2000

    Air Bags

    The srs light came on when my wife was on a trip far from home. When she returned, i took the car to milton martin honda. They put it on the computer, but could find no fault code. They reset the srs light, but it came on again the next day. They had said that when this happened, they often had to replace the air bag computer. I checked the nhtsa web site and found that there had been a recall for 1995 honda accords…

    ODI 733820

  • August 23, 2000

    Air Bags

    She was traveling along and srs light came on dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic said that they would recode the srs light. Then, they told her that she had to get airbag system replaced. *ak

    ODI 869065

  • August 12, 2000

    Air Bags

    Air bag sensor replaced under recall in 1996 component failure again

    ODI 730768

  • August 1, 2000

    Air Bags

    Air bag light came on intermittently. Taken vehicle to dealer 8 times and unable to remedy problem. There was a recall 96v217000 concerning air bags, but this vehicle was not affected due to vin. *ak consumer states in 3/01/02 his wife and daughter had an accident with front impact at 20-30 mph with no deployment of either air bag, there were 2 injuries. *yh

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 8005768

  • July 10, 2000

    Air Bags

    When i turned on the ignition the airbag light came on. I took the car to honda and they said the computer component in the air bag system was defective. It would cost $600 to $800 dollars to repair/replace. I contacted honda three times and they would not repair the airbag system saying that all parts on the car wear out and have to be replaced and that is my responnsibility. I argued that something like a safety…

    ODI 759943

  • July 8, 2000

    Air Bags

    Srs indicator light went on and would not shut off. Dealer said srs module failed; replacement will cost approx. $500.00; in light of the many complaints about this component, we believe that honda should replace it free of charge.*ak

    ODI 725371

  • July 1, 2000

    Air Bags

    Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

    ODI 885211

  • June 27, 2000

    Air Bags

    While driving air bag light will come on unexpectedly at all times. Brought vehicle to dealer, said that air bag unit needed to be replaced. Replacement would be a owner's cost. Owner traded vehicle in. *ak *ml

    ODI 864438

  • June 8, 2000

    Air Bags

    UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 727369

  • June 4, 2000

    Air Bags

    Srs indicator on at 65000, but unit was reset which cleared the problem. Srs indicator back on at 134k. Delear thinks that bad alternator may be masking the problem. Alternator being replaced (500 dollars). If the srs unit cannot be reset then this will be another 500 dollars plus labor. There is a recall notice out but it seems to be for the 4 cyl accords only. Logging this entry mainly to get the word out.…

    ODI 728559

  • May 1, 2000

    Air Bags

    Airbag light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, who found airbag module had to be replaced. *ak *slc

    ODI 887511

  • March 11, 2000

    Air Bags

    While driving and without collision occurring driver and passenger air bags deployed, cause unknown. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle had the same problem with recall 96v217 but the dealer looked at the recall and said that was not the problem. *yh

    ODI 859932

  • March 10, 2000

    Air Bags

    Diagnosed as bad srs unit by honda mechanic. $600.00 to replace. Can't afford. Help!!. *ak

    ODI 720449

  • February 1, 2000

    Air Bags

    Srs controlled unit was replaced by dealer -- cost $590. *ak

    ODI 718711

  • October 13, 1999

    Air Bags

    Srs warning light lit. Never received recall notice 96v217000. American honda and dealer refused to provide free remedy. *ak

    ODI 722632

  • October 13, 1999

    Air Bags

    Consumer had no knowledge of recall on the srs electronic control unit and it failed prior to notice 96v217, manufacturer refuses recall repair because the vehicle had high mileage. Nlm

    ODI 552355

  • May 9, 1999

    Air Bags

    Srs control unit was replaced under recall 96v217000 and corrective action was done on 04-11-97, but the airbag came on again on 05-09-99, indicating it is inoperative. *ak

    ODI 838071

  • January 1, 1999

    Air Bags

    Dealer says that the srs control unit needs replacement. Honda says that the recall for '95 doesn't apply to "my" '95 accord wagon. They refuse to pay for replacement. Dealer service advisor says that the srs control unit has been known to fail in many '95's. I now have no airbags! Please help!?!? *ak

    ODI 722510

  • August 22, 1998

    Air Bags

    SRS CONTROL UNIT FAILED.

    ODI 542967

  • August 12, 1998

    Air Bags

    The air bag light came on and the air bag light won't go off. Consumer received a recall notice, and will take the vehicle to the shop for repair. *ak

    ODI 829234