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2013 Honda Accord Air Bags Problems

39
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 39 stored complaint records:

  • 13 indicate a crash
  • 7 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 8 records
  • passenger side · 6 records
  • steering wheel · 4 records
  • failure mileage · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi13
30–60k mi5
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 10, 2015 · 68,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was in an accident on 4-10-15 in my 2013 honda accord. I hit another vehicle from behind.it was a very hard in pact but the air bag didn't come out until i tried to open the door to get out of the car.the air bag hit the right side of my face, neck, shoulder and breast.i contacted the honda dealer and they said its not a big deal and must of pinched a line to the sensor. The paint and body shop said they have…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10705964

  • November 17, 2014 · 16,000 miles

    Air Bags

    My husband fell asleep driving and hit a tree, mailbox and went into a ditch head on. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The airbags did not deploy at all.. ....updated 01/23/15 *bf

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10671151

  • November 12, 2014

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken nose and a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. However the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10660472

  • November 5, 2014 · 101,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving alone into a marked space in a public parking lot, my foot slipped off the brake and hit the accelerator. The vehicle then accelerated into the concrete base of a light pole. Immediately, the vehicle bumper crumpled, the left side of the hood crumpled, and the passenger side air bag activated. There was no one except myself in the vehicle and the driver side airbag did not activate. At this date,…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10654234

  • October 9, 2014

    Air Bags

    I contacted pohanka honda in salisbury maryland about the danger of the air bag exploding and causing injury to me or my family. I was told that there was a recall but it was regional and this area and my vehicle was not included. They referred me to honda of north america and i was told that if i wanted to check out my airbag i would have to pay for the inspection. I disagree because this region becomes hot and the…

    ODI 10650146

  • May 9, 2014 · 5,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I bought the car new with very low mileage (maybe 200 miles). From the time i bought it or very shortly afterwards, the red air bag light was lit on the dashboard. I thought it was normal because it was a brand new car. Then i started focusing on it and noticed that sometimes it wasn't on but most of the time it was. I inquired about it when i took it in for the 5,000 mile oil change and was told there was faulty…

    ODI 10592774

  • April 23, 2014 · 12,200 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts

    My vehicle struck another vehicle in front of me from behind. Airbag lights came on yet did not deploy. Impact caused damage to my chest by the seatbelt. It caused a tissue expander implanted in my right breast to be damaged and ripped out the places stitched to me. The te was there as part of a breast cancer reconstruction process. Surgery was required to remove and replace the te. The front end of the vehicle was…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10717478

  • April 20, 2014 · 15,152 miles

    Air Bags · Steering

    The driver was turning left into our neighborhood. The power steering failed and he could not turn. The vehicle went over the curve and crashed into a fire hydrant. It pushed the car up in the air and back down hard. None of the airbags deployed. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10583855

  • December 23, 2013 · 22,000 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts

    As a result of my car having to brake so hard and sudden to stop a possible accident the airbags exploded also braking the seat belts without there being an actual impact. The police arrived, both the sheriff an a local officer. They testified as there being no impact and that it was a factory mistake and said an accident report was useless also to call honda and state our problem. We did so and honda refused to pay…

    ODI 10565444

  • August 28, 2013 · 33,200 miles

    Air Bags

    Got hit on passenger side tboned on front and back doors and no diployment i took the car to honda dealer to do the repair thru my insurance dealer tells me the side doors need to be replaced and damage to the pillar and needed new hinges. Two days later go over a bump and airbags deploy. Not when im hit but over a bump they deploy on same side the work was done to the pillar and doors.two days later . Dont…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10622240

  • August 20, 2013 · 3,416 miles

    Air Bags

    After hearing a noise coming from the steering wheel (such as a clicking noise or squeaking), turning it left and/or right, i took it to the honda dealership on 08/20/2013. The dealership removed the steering wheel and determined that the cable reel for the air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealership did not return the vehicle to me for "safety" until the part was to be replaced (and the steering…

    ODI 10557584

  • May 21, 2013 · 11 miles

    Air Bags

    I purchased a brand new 2013 accord ex-l on tuesday morning, during the test drive i noticed the air bag light on, i was told oh this is the passenger air bag deactivation light, as this car has so many features i thought ok, loved the car and bought it, then before i pulled off the lot i read the book and it said this was to total failure of the srs system air bags, i went back in to the dealership and told them,…

    ODI 10513506

  • April 30, 2013

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power and control of the vehicle. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a pole. The front driver and passenger side air bags deployed with force. The driver sustained a broken right arm, minor bruising, and scratches from the impact, which required medical…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 11057982

  • 2,100 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I was parked in an alley behind a coffee shop. I turned the car on and put my seat belt on and put it in gear. It suddenly lurched forward and struck a parked car one car's width from me, ricocheted and hit another parked car (which then hit the car next to it). I could not stop the car, though i tried; then i pivoted again and hit and took down the cinder block wall of a garage. I turned the car off either right…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10567238