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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While parked, the contact noticed that the srs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the front driver's seat belt buckle would have to be replaced. After the repair, the srs warning light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time. The technician…
ODI 10468396
Air Bags
Safety restraint system (srs) light came on. Took it to dealer. Code 15-3 opds asy. They reset code as per diag. Sheet. They told me to drive it and if it recodes then i will need to have the opds asy replaced. The srs light did come back on. I have search the internet and have seen many, many honda owners complain of this same problem. It is a very expensive part to replace (approx $700 for the part alone).…
ODI 10471375
Air Bags · Seats
While operating my vehicle on the highway the driver side air bag deployed striking me in my left arm causing pain and bruising, not to mention a bit of panic. The vehicle was not involved in a collision. *tr
ODI 10467999
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). The failure and current mileages were 18,000.
ODI 10457384
Air Bags
On-coming vehicle crossed center line hitting right front of honda accord. Both driver and passenger side airbags deployed. However, the driver side airbag inflator ruptured and propelled the metal disk into the driver's head, fracturing her skull. The vehicle may have been subject to nhtsa recall campaigns 08v593, 09v259 and 11v260 but never repaired. The honda was bought used in early 2012. Honda was notified and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10537893
Air Bags · Inflator Module
Traveling on 4-lane highway when another vehicle exited a parking lot at a high rate of speed, striking the right front of the 2001 honda accord. Both driver and passenger side airbags deployed. However, the airbag inflater ruptured, striking the driver in the head, fracturing her skull. Airbag inflater may be subject to recalls 08v593, 09v259, and/or 11v260. Current vehicle owner is third owner of this vehicle.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10475342
Air Bags
I just wonder how long do i get a recall for airbag. I have honda accord 2001 for a little over a year. Last time i received a recall was last year; sometime in summer. Recently, srs light came on, so i wonder how often am i suppose to receive a recall. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10450316
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
SRS LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. *TR
ODI 10451809
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the contact hit the curb and the passenger's side air bag deployed. There were no injuries. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the seat and air bag needed to be replaced. The dealer stated the manufacturer was not responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 168,000. The vin was not…
ODI 10559015
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) however the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The technician advised the contact that the part could possibly be available the following week. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10452154
Air Bags
I don't know who to contact. I had a air bag re-call. I took into honda dealership to repair. Im physically disabled and in a lot of physical pain. It took them a long time just to take me over to shop and wait and then take me to house and then i had to get picked up and wait on car again etc. The air bag light was off but after a short period of time the air bag light came back on again. I cant physically go…
ODI 10468212
Air Bags · Power Train · Seat Belts
Transmission failure to shift into 2nd gear some times. Car taken to dealer on extended warranty and refused maintenance due to age of car.. Many honda's having this problem and need a recall to resolve this issue as it shouldn't happen. Second problem is driver seat belt. Air bags replaced on recall and shortly after the srs light came on. Dealer says problem not in air bags but driver seat belt module in seat…
ODI 10422119
Air Bags · Power Train
Transmission slips and clunks when shifting from first to second gear. Srs light illuminated on dash. Side airbag light illuminates intermittently. *tr the consumer stated the traction control light came on the dash, stating it had turned off. The consumer stated he didn't think much of it at first, but then he noticed when the brake pedal was pressed hard to the floor a even relatively low speeds, the brakes didn't…
ODI 10488984
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v259000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The dealer was notified, but denied assistance with the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
ODI 10427938
Air Bags
The srs light came on in my accord, make a long story short i took it to the dealer and they run a test on it. Told me that if it was the air-bag that was causing the light to come on then it would be fixed at no cost due to a safety malfunction, they run the test and it came back that it was the wires leading to the air bag but not the actual bag itself having the problem. But they told me that if the srs light was…
ODI 10478640
Air Bags · Inflator Module
2001 honda accord. Consumer states problem with vehicle *tgw the consumers vehicle was hit by another vehicle. When the air bag deployed, it broke loose and particles of metal hit the consumer in his face and also caused a stab wound which penetrated his chest area. The consumer saw on the news a recall had been issued regarding air bag problems. *jb (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client) updated 09/13/11
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10408055
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the front passenger side air bag deployed, but the front drivers side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact was medevaced to the hospital to treat injuries. The contact sustained fractured ribs and internal bleeding. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10411460
Air Bags
My honda accord 2001 srs light on. This is the second time. I did not received any recalled noticed, when i called honda, they told me it expired a few day. I did not notice the srs light was onwhile driving a short distance. When i found out, i called the honda and they told me the warranty was over for a few days. They expected you to called them on sunday eventhough, they open only on weekday. *tr
ODI 10381138
Air Bags
I have been complaining to honda for over 3 years about the srs module system. I have taken my car to about 2 to 3 different honda dealers. They offered to replace a sensor and some other parts related to this system for $600 but they do not guaranteed those fixing will solve the srs problem plus they also are not sure if in a case of an accident the air bag will deploy or work right. Why paid for this repair went…
ODI 10578658
Air Bags
An airbag recall repair was done on my car. Several months later my srs light came on. When i brought it to dealer they said that my srs housing and unit needed to be replaced at a cost of $700 dollars. This car has never been in an accident and has only 45,000 miles on it. Upon investigating, i have come across many other owners of this model where the same thing occurred. I believe this is a defect in the honda…
ODI 10375856
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continues. The failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.
ODI 10377027
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact was traveling 15 mph, swerved to miss an object in the road, and hit a median. The two driver side tires blew out as a result. The manufacturer stated that they would have someone inspect the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000. Updated 01/13/11*lj the consumer stated the side air bags triggered, but failed to fully deploy, only the…
Crash reported
ODI 10362254
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph in rainy weather and trying to turn, the vehicle suddenly lost control and began to slide. To counteract the sliding, the contact turned the steering wheel but the vehicle surged forward. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10358437
Air Bags
I went to honda dealer in august 2010. I asked twice about getting my airbag repaired because of the recall. The advisor said it was already done but i received a letter in the mail in may saying i needed a repair on the airbag. I have no knowledge of it being done ever. If it was done it would have been on my bill. *tr
ODI 10350472
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that she received a recall notice for recall 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module on august 5, 2010. The dealer stated that the parts were ordered but had not been received. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000.
ODI 10373298