2003 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems
- 229
- 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 229 stored complaint records:
- 59 indicate a crash
- 55 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 29 records
- takata recall · 23 records
- police report · 17 records
- report filed · 16 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- medical attention · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 46 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 30-35 mph when the air bag inadvertently deployed and knocked the contact unconscious, causing the vehicle to crash into a mailbox and tree. The contact sustained body bruises and injury to the nose. The contact was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained severe damages and was towed to a collision…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10359142
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the air bag deployed independently, resulting in the contact crashing into a tree. A police report was filed and the driver was reported injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage lot. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10359124
Air Bags
The srs airbag indicator light has come on almost daily since my purchase of my 2003 honda accord ex v6 in september 2010, indicating my airbags will not deploy when i need them most (in the event that i need them). This is a highly concerning common trend of this generation of accords. This issue needs to be thoroughly investigated and a recall needs to result. *js
ODI 10455491
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 honda accord. The contact was driving 3 mph from a traffic stop when her vehicle was struck from the driver side by a police vehicle. The left side and front of the contacts vehicle was severely damaged. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. A passenger sustained injuries to the head, elbow, knee, back, and neck. Another passenger sustained a small cut to her forearm.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10364406
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord lx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the air bag sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag sensor replacement was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 05/05/11*lj the…
ODI 10395193
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
2003 honda accord (vin [xxx] ) has an airbag warning light coming on after 30 minutes of driving. A honda dealer says the car needs new airbag control module for $525. There is a campaign # 07v001000 for 2004 & 2005 models airbags recall. This recall should include 2003 honda accord. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10336164
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT RANDOMLY TURNS ON AND OFF. *TR
ODI 10349448
Air Bags · Equipment
My airbag light came on in my 2003 honda accord. The dealership told me that this was due to an open circuit in the driver's side airbag inflater as well as a the drivers side seat belt buckle switch. I had these fixed and the light came on again on my way home. The dealership checked again and could not find out what was wrong and sent me home after resetting the light. The light came on the next day that i drove…
ODI 10324600
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I have a 2003 honda accord ex with an erratic srs light. I've had it to the dealership three times for repair. 1st time: couldn't find a problem because the light went out. 2nd time: they had the car 2 days and replaced the driver's side seat belt tensioner. Thought it was fixed but then the light came on again. This time they said it showed srs codes 22-8 (a short) and 51-2. They ruled out the short and are saying…
ODI 10332054
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The air bag light came on upon starting the ignition, the light stays on consistently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, no repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 49000. The current mileage was 49500.
ODI 10321309
Air Bags · Frontal
I have a 2003 honda accord lx that was recently involved in a head on accident, where the car was traveling between 45 and 55mph when it slid on ice and went head on into a snow bank/ditch. There was only the driver inthe vehicle and approximately 90% of the front bumper was shattered due to the collision. The passenger airbag deployed with no passenger in the seat, and the driver's airbag failed to deploy. The seat…
Crash reported
ODI 10317095
Air Bags
I own a 2003 honda accord ex. Starting few months ago, the airbag warning light comes on at random times. I restart the car, the warning light goes off most times. I am concerned that the airbag may not deploy in an accident. *tr
ODI 10341403
Air Bags
We own a 2003 honda accord in good condition. Four times since jan., 2010, our air bag indicator light on dashboard has come on and remained on until engine is shut off. Apparently it re-set itself each time. There seems to be no rhyme or reason for this sporadic occurrence. We have discussed the problem with our honda dealer who claimed to know nothing about the problem, except to tell us that when the light is on,…
ODI 10322457
Air Bags
Srs light turns on and off on the dash. I took my 2003 honda accord ex- v6 to the dealer and the diagnostics codes were 53-31, 61-10, f1-11, f3-11. After the dealer calling honda, honda recommended to replace the control unit. However, reviews indicate that the airbag warning light may come on due to a defective occupant position detection sensor requiring its replacement. Honda decided to recall the 2004 models for…
ODI 10364761
Air Bags · Electrical System
Srs light comes on intermittently while driving. Talked with the dealer he told me to get the srs module replaced. I think this is a manufacturers fault not installing proper srs sensor module into honda accord ex model cars. I truly believe this is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10311215
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the brakes became disengaged. (brakes disengaged before crash) the other vehicle pulled out in front of the contact's vehicle, which resulted in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the front passenger were injured. The driver of the other vehicle was also injured. Medical…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10628118
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the srs light had illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer stated that the air bag needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 51612. Updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/15/09.*jb
ODI 10282852
Air Bags
The srs warning indicator comes on when the vehicle is started and is occasionally staying on. Research online shows that this is a common problem with older honda accords, and an extended warranty was issued by honda to warranty the opds system which controls the airbags and seat belt tensioning system. My accord, 2003, is not covered by this extended warranty. This is a safety issue, as the airbags are disabled…
ODI 10280251
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While approaching a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10930235
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY. *TR
ODI 10349134
Air Bags
Airbag light is on on the dashboard. Honda service said that there is internal failure of srs unit and this needs to be replaced. *js
ODI 10453651
Air Bags
The air bag light in my 2003 honda accord sometimes stays on during the time the car is on and if i turn the engine off and on again sometimes is off i took the car to a dealer and i was inform that i need to pay so they can look a the problem im concern if a accident happens i'm not sure if the airbags will deploy. *tr
ODI 10275125
Air Bags
I have a 2003 honda accord lx 4 dr sedan. The srs light is always on for the past 6 months. A dealer told me that it has to be repaired, but at my own expense. I am wondering if honda is responsible for the repair like the safety belts? *tr
ODI 10268445
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 45 mph at night, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle. The front driver's side and rear door were damaged. The air bags failed to deploy, but there were no injuries. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The police was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10250250
Air Bags · Equipment
In 2008 i was driving my 2003 honda accord. I had a terrible front in crash with another car. My front end was crushed and my front passenger head cracked the windshield. My passenger airbag did not deploy. Every one i called gave me the run around. I didn't know who to contact. My repairs cost me $3800.00. We didn't have medical insurance so we declined to go to the doctor. The body shop that repaired my car said…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10649581