Problems with 1995 Honda Accord AIR BAGS

Dash light comes on panel for airbags blinking. consumer had this problem for a long time. dealership was aware of problem. *ak *slc

The srs light came on when my wife was on a trip far from home. when she returned, i took the car to milton martin honda. they put it on the computer, but could find no fault code. they reset the srs light, but it came on again the next day. they had said that when this happened, they often had to replace the air bag computer. i checked the nhtsa web site and found that there had been a recall for 1995 honda accords for air bag problems (nhtsa item number sb041021). i also found a honda tsb on the problem (service bulletin number hon/a90). finally i found a large number of similar complaints in the nhtsa database by other owners of 1995 honda accords. consequently i called honda of america at 1-800-999-1099 and spoke to nicole royer at ext. 124157. she promised to call me back within 3 days with feedback about what honda proposed to do about my problem. she has thus far failed to call back 6 days later, and all i can reach is her voice mail when i attempt to call her. it is clear from the recall, the tsb, and the large volume of complaints that honda has a major problem with the air bags in the 1995 accord which they seem unwilling to deal with despite the fact that this is a critical safety-related component. i hope that nhtsa institutes an investigation and compels honda either to recall the 1995 accords for this problem or at least pay for repairs when the problem occurs. i own 3 hondas which i bought because of honda's outstanding reputation for reliability and honesty, but i am bitterly disappointed at their apparent lack of concern about this potentially very damaging problem. i would remind them and nhtsa of the ford/firestone case in which a known safety problem went unacknowledged until a number of accidents with injuries and fatalities occurred. surely honda would not wish to experience similar problems with their customers.

While traveling at40 mph consumer hit another vehicle. upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy, driver sustained injuries. *ak

She was traveling along and srs light came on dashboard. consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic said that they would recode the srs light. then, they told her that she had to get airbag system replaced. *ak

Air bag sensor replaced under recall in 1996 component failure again

96v217000/air bag: air bag light remains on. dealer notified, and waiting on parts that were on back order. *ak

Air bag light came on intermittently. taken vehicle to dealer 8 times and unable to remedy problem. there was a recall 96v217000 concerning air bags, but this vehicle was not affected due to vin. *ak consumer states in 3/01/02 his wife and daughter had an accident with front impact at 20-30 mph with no deployment of either air bag, there were 2 injuries. *yh

When i turned on the ignition the airbag light came on. i took the car to honda and they said the computer component in the air bag system was defective. it would cost $600 to $800 dollars to repair/replace. i contacted honda three times and they would not repair the airbag system saying that all parts on the car wear out and have to be replaced and that is my responnsibility. i argued that something like a safety device in standby condition coulld not wear out since it was never used. they persist in saying all parts of a car wear out and have to be replaced. i need help. roy sutz nlm

Srs indicator light went on and would not shut off. dealer said srs module failed; replacement will cost approx. $500.00; in light of the many complaints about this component, we believe that honda should replace it free of charge.*ak

Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

While driving air bag light will come on unexpectedly at all times. brought vehicle to dealer, said that air bag unit needed to be replaced. replacement would be a owner's cost. owner traded vehicle in. *ak *ml

Unexpected air bag deployment

Srs indicator on at 65000, but unit was reset which cleared the problem. srs indicator back on at 134k. delear thinks that bad alternator may be masking the problem. alternator being replaced (500 dollars). if the srs unit cannot be reset then this will be another 500 dollars plus labor. there is a recall notice out but it seems to be for the 4 cyl accords only. logging this entry mainly to get the word out. possibly if enough of us report this as an issue we might be able to get some relief from honda (ya right).

Airbag light came on. took vehicle to dealer, who found airbag module had to be replaced. *ak *slc

While driving and without collision occurring driver and passenger air bags deployed, cause unknown. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle had the same problem with recall 96v217 but the dealer looked at the recall and said that was not the problem. *yh

Diagnosed as bad srs unit by honda mechanic. $600.00 to replace. can't afford. help!!. *ak

While putting car into drive consumer tapped accelerater and car took off at about 40 mph. the only way to stop vehicle was to hit another car. also, airbags deployed, and car was full of smoke inside. car has been towed to a honda dealer. *ak *ml the consumer had a second accident under indentical circumstances. the manufacturer investigated the first accident but did not acknowledge that the vehicle was defective. the consumer had contacted the manufacturer again and is waiting for response. *yh

Srs controlled unit was replaced by dealer -- cost $590. *ak

I have contacted honda regarding both these problems. they have agreed to pay 25% of the total cost. i feel that since there are so many complaints about both these problems for this year car there should be a recall - even the honda mechanic told me that if i traded this car in honda cars of corona would have to repair both items before they sold the car because they are safety problems. honda should pay the entire cost. *ak

The air bag light is on and won't go off. however, consumer took the vehicle into the dealer for repair, but the dealer can't determine the problem. *yc

Srs warning light lit. never received recall notice 96v217000. american honda and dealer refused to provide free remedy. *ak

Consumer had no knowledge of recall on the srs electronic control unit and it failed prior to notice 96v217, manufacturer refuses recall repair because the vehicle had high mileage. nlm

The airbag system was replaced due to failure. *yc

False and violent deployment of both air bags resulted in injury to consumer and damages to vehicle (attorney for consumer). mjs

Srs control unit was replaced under recall 96v217000 and corrective action was done on 04-11-97, but the airbag came on again on 05-09-99, indicating it is inoperative. *ak

Air bag light comes on, indicating a problem with driver's and passenger's air bags which won't protect the occupant in a crash. dealer fixed the problem. but problem has reoccurred. please provide further information. *ak

While driving at 70 mph with cruise control on, consumer noticed hood was vibrating, consumer leaned forward to turn off the cruise control and applied the brakes, and the driver's side air bag deployed, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle for about five seconds. vehicle's wheels were on the grass. after inspection at honda dealership, they found an one inch hole in the bottom of the steel plate under the air bag deceleration detector. it is believed a metal object hit the bottom of the car and set off the air bags. *ak

While driving with cruise control on and vehicle had sudden acceleration. occupant pressed the brakes, and had a rear end collision. also, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect occupants in the accident. never been to the dealer. please provide further information. *ak

While driving about 35 mph, vehicle was crossing the street on a green light when another vehicle passed a red light and was hit in the middle by consumer's vehicle. upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak

Dealer says that the srs control unit needs replacement. honda says that the recall for '95 doesn't apply to "my" '95 accord wagon. they refuse to pay for replacement. dealer service advisor says that the srs control unit has been known to fail in many '95's. i now have no airbags! please help!?!? *ak

The air bag light is on in this vehicle and it has been on for a while the consumer finally had it checked and found out that a new passenger's air bag system is needed because of deployment failure. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Consumer was driving at 45mph and the airbag deployed, causing an accident. consumer contacted the dealer. they were unable to determine the cause of the deployment. recall #96v217000, and the investigation # pe 96014. *ak

Srs control unit failed.

The air bag light came on and the air bag light won't go off. consumer received a recall notice, and will take the vehicle to the shop for repair. *ak

Front air bags deployed when vehicle was struck in the front - while stopped, by another vehicle at less than 5 miles per hour.

Airbag sensor light keeps coming on after having dealer reset the system on two occasions. consumer is concerned air bags may deploy. why must consumer keep paying dealer $50.00 to reset system in which the sensor light reappears within 3 days up to one month. air bag light came on again, took to dealer a third time and they reset system free of charge, light has not reappeared since. *ak *ml

I have checked your databases and it appears that you did not review the '95 accord wagons for the same defect. please explain.

Consumer hit vehicle in front at about 40 mph. seat belt did not work ,airbag did not deploy. dealer refuses to put new air bags and seatbelts, claims there is no problem, air bag was not suppose to deploy. all damage was done to front end. *ak

Airbag light on vehicle will not go off. dealer doesn't know if it means it will go off or it won't go off during impact. *ak srs unit was replaced at consumers cost. *slc

False deployment of air bags caused vehicle collision.

While driving vehicle behind a van, the van in front ran over an ax, hitting the bumper of the comsumer's vehicle, causing the air bag to deploy. the deployed air bag broke the windshield. *ak

Driver's air back failed to deploy during an accident. *ak

False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags in a minor rearend collision. *ak

The tire hit a cement block while coming out of a driveway and the air bag deployed. please describe details. *ak

Oversensitive air bag, consumer hit a rock in the road, causing the driver's and passenger's side air bags to deploy, consumer contacted honda, honda states consumer not listed under the recall # 96v217000. *ak

While attempting to apply the brakes in an emergency situation, brakes failed, vehicle skidded and rearended the vehicle in front. no deployment of driver's air bag, resulting in an injury. *ak

No deployment of airbag in accident.

Dual airbags did not deploy during front end accident, vehicle hit head-on by another vehicle travelling approximately 50 mph, vehicle #1 speed 10 mph, vehicle #2 speeded up to pass another vehicle. *ak

Oversensitive air bag deployment, consumer was not involved in a collision and the air bag deployed, causing the consumer to have a crash. *ak

False deployment of airbag, causing accident.