2001 Honda Accord Frontal Problems

September 6, 2004 · 49,000 miles

Frontal

After being involved in a collision passenger's frontal air bag deployed and driver's side air bag did not deploy. According to the mechanic the air bags were on the same sensor, and both should have deployed. Manufacturer refused to send a representative.*ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10091672

September 1, 2004

Frontal

I took my honda accord 2001 in for service and mentioned that the srs light blinks off and on. I was told later that the drivers side airbag had "gone bad". The mechanic said "it happens". The vehicle has never been in any kind of collision. Mechanic also told me that he has had several come in that way. It is not covered under warrantee, and is an $800 part. I would also like to mention that the side airbag light…

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ODI 10093679

August 2, 2004

Frontal

Pursuant to the freedom information act regarding recalls involving 2001 honda accords.*mr attorney request certified copies of any and all documents or information relative to any recalls of 2001 honda accords, which have been issued by honda, the united states product safety commission or the united states highway traffic safety administration. The attorney's client was operation a 2001 honda accord when another…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10089548

July 9, 2004

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle in front. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. But passenger's side air did deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries, and was taken to the hospital for observation. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10081654

January 1, 2004

Frontal · Power Adjust · Recliner

Crushed chest, broken neck, and death of driver resulted from rear end impact of honda accord while sitting still. Please call brenda rogers at area code 678 phone number 441-9817 if you've experienced failure of driver's power seat slide, driver's seat back, driver's seat bolts, and/or filure of driver's air bag to deploy. All appear to have failed in this instance. Need your help! Thank you. *ak

Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death

ODI 10083198

December 8, 2003

Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control

While backing into a parking space vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a wall. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck injuries and was transported to a hospital. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10050246

October 3, 2003 · 61,392 miles

Frontal

While driving passenger's side air bag inadvertently deployed. There was no passenger in the seat at the time of air bag deployment. Dealer inspected the passenger side air bag and replaced the air bag and cover. *ak

ODI 10053757

July 19, 2003 · 8,000 miles

Frontal

While driving at 55 mph vehicle was in a frontal collision at a 60 mph impact. None of the air bag deployed upon impact. Vehicle totaled.*ak

Crash reported

ODI 10029712

July 15, 2003

Frontal

While traveling on the highway an dwithout prior warning air bag light appeared on the dashboard. *ak

ODI 10029348

November 23, 2002

Frontal

Vehicle was in a head on collision and none of the front airbags deployed. Dealer notified. Ph

Crash reported

ODI 10006653

November 21, 2002

Frontal

Vehicle was in front and rear collision, and none of the front air bags deployed upon impact. Please provide more details. Ph

Crash reported

ODI 8023958

October 14, 2002

Frontal

Consumer states she was in front end collison with a concrete median, and her air bags did not deploy. She states she was traveling about 50-60 mph, when another auto cut her off, and while she was being thrown around her auto's air bags did not go off. She was transported by ambulance to hosp. She states also that her neck, back, shoulder , arm and she bite her tongue. Mr

Crash reported

ODI 8020878

January 23, 2002

Frontal

Involved in front end driver side collision and driver airbag didn't deploy. Passenger side did deploy though. Honda is refusing to replace driver airbag even though it failed to work. I have been told by dealership that they have been seeing many cars coming in with this same problem. Honda has done nothing to address this issue so far. My contact with honda directly hasn't been favorable. Honda is telling their…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 757856

January 16, 2002

Frontal

While driving at 35 mph, air bag deployed automatically, causing driver to hit a curb and blowout front and rear tires. *ak *tt

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 8005834

December 6, 2001

Frontal · Retractor

I was alone and stopped at a red light when a vehicle hit me from behind. I had no warning of the approaching car since the driver had fallen asleep. His airbag deployed. My car was knocked directly forward into the truck in front of me, and that truck was knocked into the van in front of it. My airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt/shoulder harness did not prevent me from fracturing my eye-socket on the steering…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 757576

December 1, 2001

Frontal

While driving, vehicle was struck in the passenger side front quarter panel, the airbags deployed, creating a thick smoke which obscured the windshield, causing a loss of vision to the consumer, consumer states that this smoke prevented her from maintaining the best control of the vehicle under the circumstances. *slc

ODI 565536

November 23, 2001

Frontal · Side/Window

Air bag sensor light came on and stayed on. Contacted dealer, they sad this was nothing. Onsumer was in an frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed on impact. Contacted dealer ,fixed problem. Consumer was in a side impact none of the air bags, including side air bags deployed on impact. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 8017119

November 6, 2001 · 38,114 miles

Frontal

While traveling eastbound at approximately 35 mph a car traveling westbound made a left turn causing me to hit the car head on. My air bags did not deploy. The damage to my car was extensive, and the insurance company declared it a total loss. Seat belt worn. Transported by ambulance for chest, neck, knee, and arm pain. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 10100121

September 11, 2001

Frontal

Consumer was hit broadside by another vehicle at a 90 degree angle on passenger's side. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Also passenger's side on vehicle was crushed in. Contacted dealer. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 896444

September 1, 2001

Frontal · Sidewall

While traveling approximately 50 mph front passenger air bag deployed unexpectedly, causing loss of control. Vehicle impacted a sidewall, causing damage to wheels and tires. Please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

ODI 898019

June 28, 2001

Frontal

Extnsive damage to our two month old 2001 honda accord. Extensive front end damage without any deployment of any airbags. Driver hit head on steering wheel and ribs injured. Seat belts worn by all involved. Smoke entered car. Firefighters checked for airbag deployment and severed line. Other vehicle involved was a 1993 chevrolet silverado with minimal bumper damage. Honda struck the rear of the chevrolet. Honda…

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Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 747705

April 23, 2001

Frontal · Side/Window

While driving about 50 mph was involved in a side impact collision. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side and doors air bags deployed. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 886533

January 22, 2001

Frontal

Passenger's side airbag deployed while going over a pothole, repaired at owner's expense. *ak

ODI 878999

Frontal · Side/Window

While pulling out of curb consumer was hit by another vehicle with a 55 mph impact on driver's side, causing $5700 worth of damage. Door was pushed onto driver's seat. Driver's side, and frontal airbags did not deploy, causing head trauma. *ak

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 888278

Frontal

Consumer was at a stop, and was hit on the drivers front side and air bags did not deploy.*jb

ODI 562705