1998 Honda Accord Seat Belts Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- seat belts · 10 records
- seat belt · 8 records
- rear seat · 5 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The passenger front doesn't lock and can be pulled out by hand after in buckle. Both rear seat belts doesn't have any buckle's to attach to. The steering wheel air bag could be compromised.
ODI 11073421
Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
My honda was sold to me with no rear seat belts, and the horn when hooked up defaults the brake lights.
ODI 11081953
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
The front seat belts don't lock into buckle. The rear seat belts have no buckle's. Driver steering wheel air bag is compromised.
ODI 11078413
Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed to latch. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,649.
ODI 10559136
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I have a 1998 honda accord. The srs light has been on for some time, and i did not know about the issues of them with the 98-2002 accords until just now. Many people have filed complaints about this issue because honda refuses to correct the issue. It makes driving he vehicle dangerous because you no longer have your secondary backup system to help keep you safe in a accident. And from what i am understanding it…
ODI 10252595
Automatic Transmission · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating, the vehicle jerked. While taking the vehicle in for an oil change the dealer determined the automatic transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The seat belt was slow to retract and the rear brakes were service. Updated 11/30/06. *jb
ODI 10172705
Air Bags · Seat Belts
White house follow-up to previous communication of 12/22/05 death of mother in car accident involving airbags and safety belts possible defective. *ts the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a fire hydrant, training wall and a telephone pole. The driver suffered massive head injuries which resulted in death. The frontal air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt shoulder straps failed to restrain…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10158400
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Ltr emailed re defective air bags and safety belt shoulder belt in a 1998 honda accord, request a defect investigation for possible recall because mom was killed in a car accident on 10-07-05. *ts the seat belt failed to properly restrain the consumer during the accident which result in her head impacting the steering wheel. The air bags deployed during the first impact but had deflated by the time the final impact…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10144269
Recliner · Seat Belts
My vehicle was hit directly from behind at high impact. At impact, my driver's seat went to the reclining position. After the impact, it was noted that the manual seat back adjustment lever had been pulled completely off of the seat, apparently due to entanglement with the seat belt during the impact.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 734031
Seat Belts
All rear seat belts tighten up for no reason, choking the occupants. The more the occupant moves the tighter the belt gets. Dealer was notified about the problem, and problem has not been corrected. Dealership said replacing seat belt will not correct problem, redesigned seat belt is needed. *ak
ODI 842082
Seat Belts
When coming to a stop, at anytime, the seat belts would tighten up. When vehicle is moving, seat belts would loosen up. Happens everytime. Took to dealer & mechanic & owner went for test drive & it happened. Mechanic said nothing can be done. *ak
ODI 823882
Seat Belts
Size of seat belts make it complicated to wear.*mr the consumer stated the rear seat belts were too small and the front seat belts cut around her neck. *ts *jb
ODI 10042790