1996 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- light came · 8 records
- light illuminated · 7 records
- light comes · 6 records
- control unit · 5 records
- takata recall · 4 records
- light come · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Both the abs and the srs indicator lights came on. Had dealer check and was told i need a new abs accumulator and modulator, in addition to a new srs controlunit, ( air bag system). These are both cost prohibitive, were very expensive optional saftey features offered at the time of sale. I have looked on line and this appears to be a wide spread problem with the accord 1994-1999 and the odyssey, both of which use…
ODI 10070230
Air Bags
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board and stayed on. *jb
ODI 10015116
Air Bags
Srs light came on and will not go out. Car was taken to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer says srs unit has internal failure, (code 8-5) needs replacing. Unit failure is not covered by manufacturer. There are several complaints similar to this one, why is honda not recalling this system?? Research shows many problems with air bag systems on this 1996 model.*jb
ODI 10014163
Air Bags
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy.*jb
ODI 10009484
Air Bags
Consumer states that air bag system failed and had to be replaced. Air bags have never deployed. Mr
ODI 8020769
Air Bags
Consumer states that air bag system failed and had to be replaced. Air bag has never deployed. Mr
ODI 8020728
Air Bags
Srs dash board light had been intermittenly staying on after engine start up. Turning off and on engine would cause light to go off. Two days ago, light stayed on and will not go off, while ingnition is on. System was scanned and code indicates air bag passive restraint controller has failed. Air bag system is inoperable. The air bag in this vehicle has never been activated. This appears to be a system defect since…
ODI 768165
Air Bags
Air bag light will come on. After taking vehicle to dealer, dealer noted that air bags may not deploy.*ak
ODI 8012480
Air Bags
Air bag light will continuously come on and stay on while consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there could be a problem with the air bag. *ak.*tt
ODI 8006112
Air Bags
Consumer states the airbag light started to blink on and off, then it stayed on. Took to dealer and stated the srs system needed to be replaced. Nlm *tt
ODI 8008058
Air Bags
Srs light came on while driving. Took to dealer they could not find anything wrong, reset the system. While still at dealer start the car, and the srs light stays on. They tell me it's a possible cable reel problem, when they take a look at it there isn't anything wrong. They reset the system, and made multiple test drives without the light coming on. Next time i start the car the light comes on. They have no idea…
ODI 751268
Air Bags
The srs light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to a personal mechanic who informed consumer that there was a computer glitch which needed to be dealt with by honda's service department. Consumer took the vehicle to the service department and the glitch was corrected. The light illuminated again and consumer was informed by a honda rep. That they did not correct the problem, they only reset the computer. *jg *dt
ODI 568122
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, NOT TO DEALER YET.*AK
ODI 883323
Air Bags
Air bag sensor light(srs) remains on. There is no apparent reason for this defect. *ak
ODI 741346
Air Bags
Air bag sensor light remained on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall, and repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak
ODI 859776
Air Bags
THE SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON. *JB
ODI 10142204
Air Bags
Airbag did not deploy during accident and the srs light stayed on. Yh
ODI 548979
Air Bags · Engine
Engine seal went bad and leaked out oil. Srs airbag light came on and mechanic told srs control unit went bad with a repair of $600. Contacted honda and there was no recall for either part.
ODI 733243
Air Bags · Foundation Components
Brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision, also no deployment of driver's air bag, causing injury. (qc-aw)
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 538542
Air Bags
Takata recall 1996 honda accord lx vin # [xxx] my vehicle is a 1996 honda accord lx and is not among those recalled. It does have a takata airbag: passenger side. Takata part #06780-sv1-a82zb. I believe the car may also have a takata airbag on the driver's side, but have not been able to obtain that info conclusively. I have read the expert report about the cause(s) of the takata airbag malfunctions.…
ODI 10883982
Air Bags · Foundation Components · Steering
Brakes and streering froze, consumer had no control of the vehicle and it hit a guardrail head on, no deployment of airbag. Nlm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 551451
Air Bags
Air bag doesn't work srs red light is on on dashboard
ODI 11139940
Air Bags
The srs light for the airbag illuminated and wouldn't go off. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic and they reset the srs light, then the light came back on. *ph the 1995 honda accords had a recall issue and the consumer believed the problem may have affected the 1996 models. *scc *jb
ODI 10047849
Air Bags · Fluid
The abs modulator failed due to a brake fluid leak. The air bag light came on and stayed on. *jb
ODI 10019496
Air Bags
Air bag light illuminated on the dashboard, vehicle was repaired 3 times for the same issue.*jb...*ak
ODI 10008667