1. Honda Accord
  2. Problems
  3. 1996
  4. Sensor/Control Module

1996 Honda Accord Sensor/Control Module Problems

11
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.

What owners report

  • light came · 4 records
  • control unit · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 18, 2006 · 122,517 miles

    Sensor/Control Module

    Srs light comes on. Efforts to correct/reset by dealership and others has only a temporary affect. Told by dealership the srs "control module" needed replacing. *tr

    ODI 10213319

  • August 20, 2005 · 140,000 miles

    Sensor/Control Module

    SRS LIGHT STAYS ON. IS THEIR RECALL ON THIS?*JB

    ODI 10150945

  • July 4, 2004 · 130,000 miles

    Sensor/Control Module

    Srs light came on for 1996 honda accord v6 ex without any incident. Dealer diagnosed and could not understand the error code and suggested replacement of srs control unit. Not changing the srs control unit might cause airbags not inflate when required. The cost of repair is $800 and not necessary it would fix the issue. I searched online and found this is very common problem with accords. Such safety related…

    ODI 10163074

  • April 25, 2003 · 90,000 miles

    Control Unit/Module · Sensor/Control Module

    The abs and air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who stated the abs modulator, abs accumulator, and the air bag controller unit had to be replaced. *jb *ts

    ODI 10017604

  • January 1, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Sensor/Control Module

    Dt: the contact states there is a problem with the srs light staying on. The vehicle has not been inspected due to the cost of having a diagnostic test done. *ak the dealer suggested the consumer wait to see if a recall would be issued. Updated 11/29/05. *jb updated 01/04/06.

    ODI 10142277

  • July 1, 2000

    Sensor/Control Module

    Srs failed due to a faulty control unit.*mr the consumer requested possible warranty assistance for his automobile, which had two incidents where the restraint system failed due to a faulty control unit, the dealer replaced the unit, but the same problem occurred again. It's has now been diagnosed as a non functioning passenger side air bag. *cb *jb

    ODI 10037872

  • October 4, 1998

    Sensor/Control Module

    When the car was turned on the air bag light came on and stayed on and did not go off. Dealer contacted and ran check on computer. Found a code, reset it to remedy the problem. *ak

    ODI 828697

  • June 6, 1998

    Sensor/Control Module

    Airbag sensor light stays on. The dealer has repaired vehicle previously for sensor. *ak

    ODI 825426

  • April 1, 1998

    Sensor/Control Module

    The air bag warning light was coming on every couple of months. The srs module was replaced twice. First time in september of 97, second time on april 9, 1998. Currently there is no problem with the system. *ak

    ODI 822596

  • March 6, 1997

    Sensor/Control Module

    The vehicle srs (air bag) light came lit, dealer said when the vehicle arrived the air bag almost deployed if driven further. Dealer indicated that service manual is incorrect. *ak

    ODI 809904

  • Sensor/Control Module

    About a year ago, the srs light remained on after starting engine, mechanics reset the system which turned the light off, several weeks later light came back on, air bag sensor may be defective and would have to be replaced at owner expense. Cj

    ODI 559314