Problems with 1997 Honda Accord AIR BAGS

Srs light appeaed on dashboard fourth time without prior warning. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

The "srs" system warning light came on and stayed lit. i took it to my mechanic (a honda specialist) whose computer testing indicated that the srs control unit was defective.he stated that he had seen this problem numerous times and suggested i speak to honda headquarters, which i did. please note that a friend with the same model car had the same problem with srs light staying on.having explained the problem and concerns over safety issues, i was told that my warranty had expired and that i must take it to the dealer and pay for this very costly part ($600+), and that they must make diagnosis there for honda to consider "good will" reimbursement. when i called the service dept., the woman answering the phone said she had the same problem with her honda and had to have this part replaced! upon bring car into dealership, the diagnosis was confirmed that the srs control unit needed replacement,as the airbags were not functional. i presented documentation as to my meticulous service record with this vehicle and argued that this part should not fail, not having been a regular use part and certainly should last more than 50,000 miles. they finally agreed to pay half of the part, but not tax or labor. my total expense for the diagnosis and service cost $450.00. i was quite dissatisfied and attempted to pursue this with honda america on numerous occasions, expressing my concerns that this seems to be a problematic part in numerous honda vehicles, from anecdotal accounts, and that i felt this is a real safety issue and one that they should be responsible for. they did not wish to pursue the issue with my mechanic or study the old part to evaluate the defective mechanism. the rep at honda america said "you didn't have all your maintenance at the dealership" which in my view should not affect this particular part's failure and which disregards the careful and timely service this car has gotten. they simply said, "it's past your warranty period and it is a 5 year old car!".*

Srs light illuminated, dealer cleared the fault code, however informed the consumer that the air bags may or may not deploy in an accident, manufacturer declined to make any necessary corrections to insure that the air bags will work properly. *slc

While operating vehicle airbag light illuminated on dashboard, it has been a reoccurring problem. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak dealer performed diagnostic testing, but could not remedy problem. manufacturer was contacted. *tt

I want to know why airbags did not deploy. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

While driving down highway air bags deployed without warning. as a result consumer hit a wall. *ak consumer states while driving, he had changed lanes and then went back to the right lane and that is when the airbag deployed, consumer was injured in accident. *slc

Srs dash board light is 'on' and will not turn-off. this is the second time that this has happened. the f dealer repaired it for free because the car was still under warrenty. when i approached the dealer about the second failure i was told that they only warrenty the repair for one year - this failure occurred after the one year warrenty expired. given the number of registered complaints with nhtsa about this problem honda should be forced to repair the problem free of charge. *ak

Airbag light stays on, and has been on for 1 year and 6 months. in june, it was reset, and remedy has not corrected itself. *ak

Defective airbag sensor

The driver side airbag in my car is defective, causing the srs system to be inactive. honda states that this is an isolated incident and that it is not their responsibility to replace this faulty part. i was wondering if anyone else around the country may have experienced this same problem. what good is a safety feature if the manufacturer won't warrant it for more than 4 years? *ak

Air bag are defect. also the transmission was defective until we paid $800.00 to repair it. *jb

Airbag warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak the manufacturer reimbursed the repair cost paid by the consumer. *yh

Was traveling 25-30mph when another vehicle sideswiped honda on driver's side. air bag light came on after accident, but air bags did not deploy.light was not on prior to accident.*ak

Airbag light came on in jan 2001, was reset by dealer. on 9 july 2001, airbag light came on again. consumer has appointment to take vehicle back to dealer.*ak

Consumer states srs light came on as vehicle was started and stayed on, the dealership reset the system. another occasion, the srs light came on under the same conditions. consumer took vehicle back to dealer and was told there was a defect in the part and it would have to be ordered. consumer has difficulty accepting the fact that she is responsible for a defective part in the srs system. *tt

Srs light on her dashboard is coming on and will not go off. this problem was fixed by dealership in november of 2000, and has reoccurred on march 12, 2001. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

The srs indicator light keeps coming on in vehicle. it's faulty defective piece. airbags needed to be replaced. manufacture felt not responsible for repairs.*ak the vehicle has not been in accident. the failure of the air bag is factory defect. *yh

When vehichle started the srs light did not go off. took it in and they reset it, but said that there was a defect in the part. light came back one day when the car was started after about two weeks. i have a problem with having to pay to replace a defective part. the drivers manual says that the air bags do not need to be serviced until the vehicle is ten years old. dt

Consumer states air bag warning light (srs) came on and stayed on, vehicle was taken in to dealership to be inspected and consumer was advised by mechanic that there had been an internal failure to the air bag system and if an accident was to occur the air bags would not deploy, mechanic also advised consumer that there was a national back order for the needed part, and was not sure when part would be available. *jb

Srs control unit failed on the second diagnostic test at the dealer. *ak

Air bag warning light stayed on at all times. vehicle was taken to dealership. owner was told that part(s) to correct problem were on national back order. *ak *ml

Air bag light is on, and there are airbags in the car. but, they will not deploy because of a mechanism that has been on national back order for a over a month. consumer felt vehicle was unsafe to drive because airbags did not work.*ak

Air bag sos control unit broke, causing the air bag system to become inoperable. contacted both dealer and honda, part not available, waiting for shipment from japan. *ak *ml

Vehicle was coming to stop when it was rearended and pushed into another vehicle, then hitting a guardrail where no airbag deployed. also, driver's seat collapsed, falling backward where a child car seat was locatated, vehicle is a total loss. *ak

Srs light remained on and the dealer indicated it was due to the computer failure. the consumer was concerned that the air bag might not deploy incase of accident as the result of malfunctioning. *yh

Consumer was rear ended by someone and the airbags did not deploy. consumer feels this could have caused bodily harm. *ak

While driving down the road air bag light came on & did not go off. took vehicle to dealership & was informed to have the air bags in vehicle replaced.*ak

Airbag light came on while driving. contacted dealer who said that the airbag computer had gone bad, and that the warranty expired. therefore, could not fix the air bag computer. *ak

Driver side airbag deployed when a parked vehicle was being started and injured the driver, at the time of the deployment the ignition system was not working. yh

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph, and the air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. manufacturer will be notified. *ak

Vehicle experienced head on collision at 40 mph, no deployment of both air bags. mjs

Consumer rear ended another vehicle at apporx. 35-40 from a dead stop, both air bags fail to deployed. dealer / mfr. was not notified at this time.

While driving at 10 mph driver's side/ passenger's side air bags deployed for no reason. the dealer doesn't know why the air bags deployed. *ak

Just finished washing car at the touchless car wash. put the car in drive, went over a metal bump at the end of the car wash and the airbags deployed. i wasn't even going 1 mph.

Cjonsumer was driving at approximately 35-45mph when the srs light came on . consumer had the recall #98-v-321 for air conditioner wiring harness, repaired early in november 98. *ak

When driving at 65 mph to 70 mph and applying the brakes, the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard, and the consumer rear ended the vehicle in front of consumer's vehicle. the driver's side air bag did'nt deploy. *ak

Driver side srs air bag completely failed. (unspecified reasons) yh

When driving between 35 mph and 40 mph stopped at a traffic light where there was an accident already, and consumer saw vehicle that stopped in front of his vehicle and couldn't stop on time. consumer's air bag did not deploy. dealer was contacted. *ak

Airbag light comes on intermittently. dealer has replaced airbag, airbag assembly and wire harness. but, has not remedied problem. *ak

Consumer was in driveway pulling into a parking space when applied the brakes, and vehicle started to accelerate, causing it hit a tree and air bags to deploy. the deployed air bags caused injuries to the driver and the passenger. dealer notified. *ak

While driving thinks that the air bag is going to deploy. does not understand why the government has the right to tell consumers what they can or cannot do to vehicles that the have paid for. the air bag light stays on, and that does not seem to be safe. *ak

Approximately one year after the purchase of the vehicle, the srs light illuminated. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership where the light was turned off and adjusted. the light illuminated again but could not be turned off at the dealership. consumer took the vehicle in for a full inspection and was advised that the air bag system needed replaced. consumer feels it is not her financial responsibility. *jg

Vehicle stopped; cherokee rearended accord; window shattered; accord rearended vehicle in front & upon impact air bags did not deploy. css in rear occupied but not hurt. vehicle totaled. *ak

Consumer was driving vehicle into a parking lot when bumper hit the pole that posts handicap signs, very slightly dented the bumper of vehicle. also both air bags deployed. consumer was wearing seat belt. also burned her right arm and broke her glasses. *ak consumer stated there was also a problem with the torque converter and catalytic converter.*jb