2008 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems
- 351
- 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 351 stored complaint records:
- 42 indicate a crash
- 38 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- takata recall · 61 records
- failure parts · 27 records
- issue failure · 25 records
- recall issue · 23 records
- part recall · 22 records
- recall numbers · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 70 |
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as an internal srs failure and the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,853.
ODI 10788238
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at 40 mph, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and then to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the software failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10765025
Air Bags
The airbag indicator light came on while driving. My mechanic says that the airbag control module appears to be faulty and the airbags will not deploy in the case of a crash.
ODI 10758622
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v320000 (air bags) and 15v370000 (air bags) were received in july of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10745213
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10887597
Air Bags
The air bag sensor (driver side) light is on and honda refuses to determine the cause at their expense. Claims the car is not covered by the massive airbag recall. Although from us dot investigation they previously hide warranty issues from the public.
ODI 10735806
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10839664
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Our 2008 honda accord srs indicator is on which alerts a potential problem with the airbag or seat belt tensioners per owner's manual. We took the car to honda dealer. It took them hours and charged us $157 but couldn't find the problem. They ended up suggesting either we replace srs unit $603+tax, and if problem still present then replace the gauge control module $555+tax. Hereby we're reporting this issue and hope…
ODI 10759019
Air Bags
My srs warning light is on and will not go off. My research is showing that this could be my air bags have been disabled. My car has not been any type of accident and now i have an expense to get this repaired. ...updated 12/29/15 *bf updated 11/14/217*cn
ODI 10733519
Air Bags
Air bag malfunction light illuminated on dash , making airbag system useless. Taken to dealer said the srs computer was bad , had computer replaced at a cost of 430.69. Had to wait 4 days for parts because they were on backorder they must have a problem with these units, they should not go bad anyway, i think it is a defective part. I called honda customer assistance, they said basically it is out of the 3yr/360000…
ODI 10725831
Air Bags · Engine · Wheels
First incident was on 6/14/2015. I was driving on the highway as my engine light came on and the car started shaking. I pulled over and turned the car off because it smelled like smoke. As i tried to turn the vehicle back on it would not cut back on. The car had to get towed and repairs had to be done to the tune of $1,500.00. The battery, gasket, plugs & alternator had to be replaced. Second incident was on…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10743479
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side curtain and front side air bags deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
ODI 10733911
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I have not had an accident yet but my airbag light stays on all the time my seatbelt light does not come on at all that is with them on or off .i cared it to honda dealership where i service my car was told by the manger that this was a safety issue that this would be taken care of so they ask me to leave my car with them come back next day car is not fixed change of heart they say they will have to charge me over…
ODI 10734761
Air Bags
Pulled into subway sandwich shop, passenger got out of car shut door and passenger side air bags deployed.
ODI 10717777
Air Bags
I purchased my 2008 accord ex 4 door 10 months ago. Well 05/16/2015 i got out windows were down and closed my door and boom sounded like a gun shot my neighbors all came out the entire driver side curtain air bags deployed for no reason at all..now i am stuck with $7000 of damages ripped seat,air bags deployed hanging out and the dealership will not take no action saying its not a recall. This will be the last honda…
ODI 10717410
Air Bags
The air bag light on the dashboard came up around april 30th 2015 and in may 14th 2015 i took the vehicle to the honda service center in tallahassee. After a multiple points inspection the mechanic said that the "side curtain air bag" was non functional and replacement will cost $526.00. The vehicle has never been involved in any kind of accident or incident were the air bags could have been deployed. The mechanic…
ODI 10716740
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
At a full stop passenger exited the vehicle and shut the passenger front door and the side curtain airbags and front passenger seat side airbag deployed. The force of the airbags being deployed also damaged the back passenger door weather strip that creates a seal when doors close. Headliner is damaged as well. Seat belt on front passenger side has been deployed and is non functioning. *tr
ODI 10712981
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle was driven over a metal object in the roadway and caused a failure of the passenger side tire. The contact stated that the air bags independently deployed. There were no injuries sustained as a result of the air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10816492
Air Bags
Approximately at 9pm 2 april 2015, my son was getting ready to drive home from work in his 2008 honda accord when his drivers-side airbags deployed hitting him in the head. There was no accident or side collision involved. He was parked in the clarkson public library parking lot. The safety recall on the airbags are only up to 2007. After this, then the recall should be extended to cover the 2008 models. *tr
ODI 10703454
Air Bags
My son was driving my car and did not make a turn and ran into a concrete block wall at about 50 mph. The air bags did not deploy....updated 05/14/15 *bf updated 09/16/2015 *js updated 12/21/2015*lj the consumer stated the airbag that was in possession of nhtsa no longer belonged to the owner of the vehicle due to a confidential settlement. The airbag should be returned to it's manufacturer not the consumer. Updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10715339
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the air bag and srs warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10781746
Air Bags
I was in a car accident on feb. 20,2015 a complete crash in the front side of my honda accord 2008 (hood,bumper,2 front finders,head light) it was a horrible accident. The car is a total loss and the air bags didn't deploy, so i hit the steering wheel with my chest and the seat belt locked on my shoulders so nothing stopped me from being injured. How honda one of the biggest popular cars don't care about the life of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10712839
Air Bags
My fiance got out of my car and closed the passenger side door. As soon as the door slammed the curtain i heard a loud bag and looked over to find that the airbags went off in my car. Luckily no one was in the backseat or they would have been hit by the explosion. *tr
ODI 10683967
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My airbag light stays on and the alarm doesn't go off when the seat belt isn't put on. I just began to have trouble starting the vehicle. Now i can't start it and i've had to have it towed to my home.
ODI 10747850
Air Bags
Air bag light came on and stayed on. When local honda dealer checked it out was told that there was an internal failure of the srs control unit. Was told it needed to be replaced. When asked what caused it, was told that if the car was not in an accident they didn't know. The car had not been in an accident. Am planning to have it replaced but with the recalls of this part in older models, felt as if i needed to…
ODI 10676517