2001 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems
- 254
- 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 254 stored complaint records:
- 53 indicate a crash
- 43 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Frontal · 3 records
- Side/Window · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
First of all i'm the original owner. Ive had my srs dash light come on in the past and honda replaced my seat belt buckle and honda had covered the repair on this . The light came on again recently and when i took it in for an oil change the dealership checked the light issue and told me the srs unit was bad and it would be at least $700 for the repair. I feel this is a major safety issue(airbags won't deploy) and i…
ODI 10783085
Air Bags
Vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 mph, rear ended a vehicle stopped in traffic to make a left hand turn. Vehicle sustained heavy front end damage front passenger side of vehicle. Air bags failed to deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 10761161
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The manufacturer stated that the part was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 198,000.
ODI 10749996
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Takata recall shortly after the recall the srs light came on dash and has stayed on. Possibly related to air bag, seat sensor or seat buckles. Honda refused warranty service, "not a covered item" suggested replacement of the srs unit at $800.00 for the parts. We maintain it's all part of the same safety system and should be covered. After reading on the web it varies from dealer to dealer weather they will cover it…
ODI 10891785
Air Bags
When can i expect an answer to my question? #10743472. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *jb
ODI 10744684
Air Bags
After we received the letter from the honda division, we feel that the vehicle is too unsafe to drive. Our question is a short one. Who is responsible for the charges to tow this vehicle to our local dealer? Thank you in advance for considering this question
ODI 10743472
Air Bags
The date listed above should be 2/14/2001, when i first bought the car. When i was driving it home the airbag light up. I took the car bag and i'm not sure what was fixed. As the years passed by the light continued to light up. I took the car back to the service department several times. They never offered me another car or fixed the problem. As the years went on there was finally a recall issued. But to this day…
ODI 10732294
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the air bag on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated constantly when someone or an object was placed on the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to autonation honda 385 ([redacted], memphis, tn 38125) and the technician…
ODI 11046944
Air Bags
Driver and passenger air bags did not open in the dash during a rollover and front end hit. Driver had head injuries from the rollover when his head hit the top of the car. He would have been pushed back in the seat if the bag would have worked. The air bags on the side of the front seats did open. There were no passengers. Updated 9/23/15*js
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10725442
Air Bags
2001 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice. *smd
ODI 10723995
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not provided.
ODI 10758853
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,569.
ODI 10747537
Air Bags
Recall results states a recall was issued june 19,2014. We have never received a recall on this and have lived in the same residence for over 25 years. At one time, my "side passenger airbag alert" light was staying on. Honda supposedly fixed the issue. But driver's side airbag was never corrected to my knowledge.
ODI 10717798
Air Bags
In march of 2015, american honda motor co., inc. Contacted me via mail concerning a defect in the driver's front airbag inflator of our family's 2001 honda accord. The letter states, "the defect in these vehicles could kill or injure you or other people in your vehicle." the letter further instructed owners to call any authorized honda dealer to a make an appointment to have the defective part replaced at no cost to…
ODI 10713195
Air Bags
I have been in two wrecks that were not my fault over a month period and my airbags did not deploy when i was hit on the front driver side bumper or when i was hit today on the passenger front bumper when i got my car they said that the issues was fixed in sept 2013 and i received another recall again so i need so answers.
Crash reported
ODI 10716352
Air Bags
Honda case # [xxx] ** i have removed the airbag module from the steering wheel for the interim. Honda of america(hoa) is refusing to cooperate with me in regards to the safety recall notice for the driver side steering wheel airbag inflator -- nhtsa recall 14v-351. Contacted hoa at [redacted] on march 19th, 2015. I asked if i could take the airbag module/assembly to the dealer and have the airbag inflator replaced…
ODI 10717392
Air Bags
I have been trying to get the recalled airbag replacement for honda for months and they will not replace the recalled airbag. I have called several times and they always tell me that my name is on a list and it will take a month to get the replacement part. I've been calling since at least feb. 2015, i called to may 20, 15 and relieved the same answer. I've been called the torrance honda center [redacted], torrance,…
ODI 10717480
Air Bags
2001 honda accord. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to drivers airbag inflator module recall notice issues. *smd the consumer sustained serious injuries from the frontal driver's side air bag, when the inflator module ruptured causing metal fragments to protrude through the air bag cushion striking the consumer in his head as well as across his fingers. Recall # 14v351000, was referenced. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10723986
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10882951
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. While driving at 40 mph making a right turn, the contact believed the tie rod fractured and was unable to control the steering. The contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The driver side air bag deployed. There were metal pieces that came out of the air bag. The contact sustained injuries to the forehead, lower back, and right shoulder. The contact received medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10743349
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the vehicle. As a result, the air bags deployed and metal fragments discharged from the air bags. The driver sustained face, ear and leg injuries due to the metal fragments from the air bags that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10669631
Air Bags
Nthsa recall number: 14v351000 was told this is not for my car but shows up on the app.
ODI 10663515
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the contact was concerned that the passenger side air bag might be defective. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10662255
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light continuously illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,097.
ODI 10662320
Air Bags
While driving home from work i noticed the cover in the steering wheel, which covers the air bag became elevated approx 2 inches on one side. I took it to my local honda dealer and they said it was not under any recall but advised i get it fixed. (cost $ 971.00) i took it home to decide what i was going to do. I was too afraid to drive it (the feeling of having a loaded gun pointed at my face. I have just had…
ODI 10663306