2002 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems
- 195
- 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 195 stored complaint records:
- 55 indicate a crash
- 38 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- takata recall · 25 records
- failure mileage · 21 records
- passenger side · 13 records
- police report · 13 records
- report filed · 13 records
- approximate failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
I jus got into the vehicle in a parking lot along hugh howell rd reverse from out of my parking space as soon as i put the vehicle in drive i heard a loud revved coming from the engine the car then sped off i tried to stopped it but they brakes would not stop it. About 30-40ft it crashes into a guard rail. Both airbag deploy. Damage front bumper,front passenger door and left front axle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10533780
Air Bags · Power Train · Suspension
1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (srs ), and overall the car's safety or quality numerous concerns. Orderly problems occurred as it bulleted down: ?got it with slipping and jerking gear. Within two days returned, but i was advised that there are no urgent…
1 injury
ODI 10498489
Air Bags
Police report #[xxx]filed with ozaukee county sheriff's department wi has particulars. My vehicle crashed headon with side of another vehicle. My wife was the only passenger and recieved spinal injuries. She was wearing her seat belts but the air bags did not deploy on either side of the vehicle. This vehicle's airbag was the subject of recall in 2011 and repairs were made by me in line with that recall. I have…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10470885
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently. The failure has recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10598787
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). At the time of receiving the recall notice, there were no lights illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was inspected however no failure was found. The contact stated that the srs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…
ODI 10465862
Air Bags · Seat Belts
TAKATA RECALL SRS LIGHT IS ON
ODI 11005886
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who refused to perform any repairs because the failure was not included in the recall. The…
ODI 10447832
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was making a right turn to merge into the middle lane on a highway service road where every car was waiting for the green light. I turned very slowly at low speed after stopping at the stop sign, and all of a sudden the steering wheel started to turn by itself, then my car turned 180 degrees, while the accelerator speeded up at a rapid pace, seeming to be stuck. My car jumped the curb, hit a sign, and finally…
Crash reported
ODI 10442123
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving at a low speed, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a cement wall. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. Three years later, the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The dealer informed the contact that they were unable…
Crash reported
ODI 10660834
Air Bags
I own a 2002 honda accord and the "srs" light remains on constantly. I googled this issue and apparently hundreds of honda accord owners have the same issue. The srs apparently deals with the seatbelt restraint system which is an apparent defect with honda. *tr
ODI 10449927
Air Bags
Srs and air bag sensor lights appeared intermittently at first, now stays on constantly, this seems to be an issue with honda for many years and ignored, my car has more miles and age and the honda customer service assistance decline to cover with a warranty or safety recall. The honda dealer wants megabucks to diagnose and replace sensors. I have been told that the air bags may not now deploy correctly or at all…
ODI 10636964
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also mentioned that whenever the air conditioner was turn on the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10472810
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord lx. The contact stated that she was involved in a crash while traveling 55 mph. The air bags failed to deploy and the seatbelt did not restrain the contact. The contact was not reported injured however. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.…
Crash reported
ODI 10475602
Air Bags · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Power Train
2002 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to airbag and safety campaign *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. The dealer cleared the code, but the next day, the light illuminated again. The dealer informed the consumer the transmission was leaking and one of the drive belts were not performing correctly. *jb
ODI 10415944
Air Bags · Inflator Module
2002 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to a safety recall related to vehicle airbag *tgw the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was rendered a total loss. The consumer was rear ended and pushed forward into the car ahead of her. She hit her forehead on the steering wheel causing a big bump on her forehead. It also caused a large hematoma which drained into her…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10420490
Air Bags
SRS ON FOR NO REASONS. *TR
ODI 10397276
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact was driving 20 mph when she applied the brakes in order to enter a residential neighborhood. She then crashed into another vehicle and the air bags deployed. The air bag crushed and fractured the contact's arm. In addition, the engine was pushed into the vehicle, causing the contact to sustain fractured feet and ankles. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10457475
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the srs light was illimunated on the instrumenatl panel. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
ODI 10417077
Air Bags
Takata recall, head on collision on highway, the airbag dash opened up, airbag canister/inflator shot out with airbag hitting me in chest fractured sternum. Re:10795239.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10845970
Air Bags
Takata recall, in 2010 we were in an accident, i was on the passenger side. We were hit head on. The dash came off and what looked like a small rocket came out and hit me in the chest breaking my sternum bone in half, then the air bag opened. Recently i saw on television the canister for the airbag and it was the same size. I believe what hit me, was first, the canister before the airbag opened. Police were called…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10795239
Air Bags
I was driving down montgomery street in savannah georgia going north in the right hand lane of a [redacted]. The car in the next lane going the same direction as me was turning left. A car coming in the opposite direction tried to turn left at the same time as the car next to me, not being able to see me coming. I was hit on my drivers side door/front of the car going 40mph. I do not yet have an estimate on the…
Crash reported
ODI 10370603
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph she was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she was also involved in a second crash in which the air bags did not deploy a second time. The contact was changing a tire when the vehicle was struck by another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was unaware if there were any…
Crash reported
ODI 10372070
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. During the crash, the contacts chest hit the steering wheel cracking her sternum. No one else was injured during the crash. The driver side air bag did not deploy but the passenger side air bag did. No one was sitting in the passenger side seat. The contact was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10367251
Air Bags · Power Train · Underbody Shields
Your urgent response and an action needed 1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (srs ), and overall the cars safety or quality numerous concerns. 2.to fix the problems and refund caused damages and personal injuries due to it, refund paid purchase cost including…
1 injury
ODI 10498484
Air Bags
Airbag warning light came on and persisted after reset. According to the dealer it is due to a faulty sensor in the seatbelt. Dealer/honda refuses to replace. *tr
ODI 10651840