1997 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- light came · 19 records
- light illuminated · 11 records
- airbag light · 9 records
- control unit · 8 records
- light stays · 7 records
- came stayed · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
While driving thinks that the air bag is going to deploy. Does not understand why the government has the right to tell consumers what they can or cannot do to vehicles that the have paid for. The air bag light stays on, and that does not seem to be safe. *ak
ODI 822801
Air Bags
Approximately one year after the purchase of the vehicle, the srs light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership where the light was turned off and adjusted. The light illuminated again but could not be turned off at the dealership. Consumer took the vehicle in for a full inspection and was advised that the air bag system needed replaced. Consumer feels it is not her financial responsibility. *jg
ODI 567628
Air Bags · Air Conditioner
Consumer srs light came on and air condition was leaking. *ts the consumer contacted the dealer about the air bag light. She made an appointment and was told that it would take 7-10 days for the part to arrive. When the ac leaked the carpet, front and rear, became soaked. *nm
ODI 10138844
Air Bags
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver and passenger side air bags were found to be defective. *ak *jb
ODI 10034296
Air Bags
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the air bags will not deploy without a new computer system. *jb *jb
ODI 10017862
Air Bags
THE SRS DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. *AK *NLM
ODI 10008690
Air Bags · Module
When starting vehicle srs warning light came on and stayed on. Dealer says a computer chip has to be replaced.*ak
ODI 8015229
Air Bags
While driving air bag light illuminates on dashboard. Spoke with dealer.*ak *yh
ODI 8003943
Air Bags
While driving vehicle dash lights for air bag illuminates. Took vehicle to dealer. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8003936
Air Bags
While traveling with out any indication air bag indication light would stay on throughout travel. Dealer has been contacted. Technician stated air bags not working .*ak *jb
ODI 883794
Air Bags · Air Conditioner
Srs airbag light came on panel. Consumer took vehicle to dealership. She needs a srs control unit, and dealership doesn't have them in stock. Water has gooten inside of radio. Drainage coming from air conditioner leakage. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak the consumer believes possibly the water corroded srs computer module as the result of faulty water drainage which should have been the responsibility of the…
ODI 880699
Air Bags
Airbag sensor light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
ODI 853674
Air Bags
Supplemental restraint system indicator light always goes on when we drive the car, which means the system has a problem and we will not be able to benefit from the srs if there were a crash. The manufacturertold owners to have the srs checked after 10 years old of the car. My car is only 5 years old and has only 42000 miles on it. I guess the manufacturer should be responsible for this failure.*ak
ODI 762474
Air Bags
The srs light illuminated and dealer found internal failure of the air bag assembly. Nlm
ODI 560352
Air Bags · Foundation Components · Ignition
The brake warning lights stay on, no problem found. *slc
ODI 558722