Problems with 2002 Honda Accord AIR BAGS

I jus got into the vehicle in a parking lot along hugh howell rd reverse from out of my parking space as soon as i put the vehicle in drive i heard a loud revved coming from the engine the car then sped off i tried to stopped it but they brakes would not stop it. about 30-40ft it crashes into a guard rail. both airbag deploy. damage front bumper,front passenger door and left front axle. *tr

1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (srs ), and overall the car's safety or quality numerous concerns. orderly problems occurred as it bulleted down: ?got it with slipping and jerking gear. within two days returned, but i was advised that there are no urgent problems and that only my imagination. ?key time from time do not starts or hard to remove. ?problem with a back window to close when opened it. the dealer closed it and recommended not to open it anymore. ?wheel bearings going out and car drags that cause to replace a few times tires and the brakes pads. premature tire wear. ?ball joint it was thought in the beginning, but then a transmission or both. as of per carscomplaint.com january/2013 report it talks about subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel. ?change sensors but still ?check engine light remains? ? it shows p1166 and p1167 an air /fuel ratio sensor ? are generally wide band o2 sensor that could be anything. smells. ?it could be this problem with sensor & check engine light as according to the japanese automaker ?honda said the sensor wire could break and cause the air bag warning light to be illuminated and prevent the sensor from working properly. when the sensor fails, the air bag system automatically moves to full inflation pressure, which could increase the risk of injury for smaller drivers in a frontal crash?. ?finally transmission gone and my car now taking a long rest in someone's parking lot. i believe it is also a gear breakage! my core survival existence is in a great danger due to it, i have encounter numerous damages/injuries. *tr

Police report #[xxx]filed with ozaukee county sheriff's department wi has particulars. my vehicle crashed headon with side of another vehicle. my wife was the only passenger and recieved spinal injuries. she was wearing her seat belts but the air bags did not deploy on either side of the vehicle. this vehicle's airbag was the subject of recall in 2011 and repairs were made by me in line with that recall. i have notified honda with case # [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2002 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to air bag inflator replacement *tgw the consumer stated the dealer performed shoddy work in replacing the recalled driver air bag inflator. the consumer stated he complained to the dealer about a deep gash on the air bag cover in the middle of the steering wheel. *jb

I took my car for a nhtsa recall 11v-260 (driver's airbag inflator) to; hugh white honda 1360 auto mall dr columbus , oh 43228-3662 (614)922-1111 on july 16, they fixed the issue, however now i have an srs light on the dashboard that won't go away. i was told that it is related to the seat belt issue. if that is the case, then the seatbelts should have been part of recall as well. if it does not work then what is the point of having the recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2002 honda accord. consumer states that the hinges on the seat broke, the shoulder belt did not keep her securely against seat, only the lap belt worked. consumer suffered numerous injuries from the accident. *kb the consumer stated she was sitting at a stop light, when she was rear ended by a drunk driver. the consumer stated at no time did the air bags deploy. the consumer stated she received a recall notice in the mail. # 11v260000 regarding the air bags. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently. the failure has recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). at the time of receiving the recall notice, there were no lights illuminated on the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was inspected however no failure was found. the contact stated that the srs warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer while the light was illuminated and they determined that the vehicle needed a new air bag. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue however no assistance was provided. the approximate current and failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl* (counterfeit air bag concern) the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact received a notice making her aware of the counterfit air bag issue. as the first owner of the vehicle, the contact did not believe that there was anything wrong with the air bags. however, she became corcerned and contacted the dealer. the mechanic advised her to bring in the vehicle in order to determine if in fact the air bags were defective. the vehicle had not expirience any problems. the current mileage was 33,000. the vin was not available.

Takata recall srs light is on

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who refused to perform any repairs because the failure was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 190,000 and current mileage was 192,000.

I was making a right turn to merge into the middle lane on a highway service road where every car was waiting for the green light. i turned very slowly at low speed after stopping at the stop sign, and all of a sudden the steering wheel started to turn by itself, then my car turned 180 degrees, while the accelerator speeded up at a rapid pace, seeming to be stuck. my car jumped the curb, hit a sign, and finally stopped. the bumper cover came down, and i can see the bumper was damaged (pushed back in the middle about 2 inches), but both of my 2002 honda accord's air bags did not deploy at all. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. while driving at a low speed, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a cement wall. no injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. three years later, the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). the dealer informed the contact that they were unable to perform the recall repairs since the failure had already occurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

2002 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to airbag malfunction *tgw the consumer stated the air bag malfunction red light displayed on the dashboard on november 14, 2011. the consumer made an appointment for november 19, 2011. the consumer arrived at the dealership and presented the advisor when the recall notice. about an hour later, the advisor presented the consumer with a list items they thought needed to be repaired as well as the air bag issue. the consumer was informed the air bag light was caused by faulty seat buckle, in which they had to remove the seat in order to make the necessary repair. the advisor then informed the consumer they did not have the inflator valve to complete the recall. the consumer was informed he would be contacted once the part arrived. the work was completed on the buckle. the consumer finally received a call from the dealer stating the part had arrived. when the consumer arrived at the dealer, he was informed the work order had been marked as completed. the consumer stated the recall had not been completed as the part had to be ordered. the consumer received another call from the dealer stating to call them to set up an appointment to have the recall performed.

I own a 2002 honda accord and the "srs" light remains on constantly. i googled this issue and apparently hundreds of honda accord owners have the same issue. the srs apparently deals with the seatbelt restraint system which is an apparent defect with honda. *tr

Srs and air bag sensor lights appeared intermittently at first, now stays on constantly, this seems to be an issue with honda for many years and ignored, my car has more miles and age and the honda customer service assistance decline to cover with a warranty or safety recall. the honda dealer wants megabucks to diagnose and replace sensors. i have been told that the air bags may not now deploy correctly or at all and this is a serious safety concern and liability for my wife and/or children/passengers from this defect in the event of an collision. i would like honda to fix and make their product safe for their customers. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also mentioned that whenever the air conditioner was turn on the vehicle would shake violently. the vehicle was taken the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord lx. the contact stated that she was involved in a crash while traveling 55 mph. the air bags failed to deploy and the seatbelt did not restrain the contact. the contact was not reported injured however. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic however, the failure could not be duplicated. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 11/9/12 *cn the consumer stated due to the accident she had to have open heart surgery. her chest hit the steering wheel and she broke her arm. the consumer also had an aneurysm that could have been caused by the accident. updated 11/29/2012 *js

2002 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to airbag and safety campaign *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. the dealer cleared the code, but the next day, the light illuminated again. the dealer informed the consumer the transmission was leaking and one of the drive belts were not performing correctly. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and it remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred whenever the contact was driving the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle under the recall even though the vin was included. the recall was associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v259000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. updated 8/29/11 *cn updated 09/21/11

2002 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to a safety recall related to vehicle airbag *tgw the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was rendered a total loss. the consumer was rear ended and pushed forward into the car ahead of her. she hit her forehead on the steering wheel causing a big bump on her forehead. it also caused a large hematoma which drained into her left eye and partially to the right eye causing swelling and redness up to the eye bag for weeks. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that the srs lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong with the air bag but did not perform a diagnostic test although the contact received a notice for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Srs on for no reasons. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact was driving 20 mph when she applied the brakes in order to enter a residential neighborhood. she then crashed into another vehicle and the air bags deployed. the air bag crushed and fractured the contact's arm. in addition, the engine was pushed into the vehicle, causing the contact to sustain fractured feet and ankles. the vehicle was towed from the scene. a police report was not available. the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that the srs light was illimunated on the instrumenatl panel. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Takata recall, in 2010 we were in an accident, i was on the passenger side. we were hit head on. the dash came off and what looked like a small rocket came out and hit me in the chest breaking my sternum bone in half, then the air bag opened. recently i saw on television the canister for the airbag and it was the same size. i believe what hit me, was first, the canister before the airbag opened. police were called and i was transported to the hospital. the vehicle was moving on a highway. we are from ohio and were visiting my son, using his car on dec. 24th, 2010. i was taken to yavapai medical center in prescott valley arizona. there are hospital records, police and insurance records. car was totaled.

Takata recall, head on collision on highway, the airbag dash opened up, airbag canister/inflator shot out with airbag hitting me in chest fractured sternum. re:10795239.

I was driving down montgomery street in savannah georgia going north in the right hand lane of a 4 lane road. the car in the next lane going the same direction as me was turning left. a car coming in the opposite direction tried to turn left at the same time as the car next to me, not being able to see me coming. i was hit on my drivers side door/front of the car going 40mph. i do not yet have an estimate on the damages of the car but it is most likely totaled. both cars had to be towed. my car was a 2002 honda accord. the passenger airbag deployed and exploded, leaving my chest stinging. my air bag did not deploy at all. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph she was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. the contact stated she was also involved in a second crash in which the air bags did not deploy a second time. the contact was changing a tire when the vehicle was struck by another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. the contact was unaware if there were any recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected for the air bag failures. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileages was 160,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. during the crash, the contacts chest hit the steering wheel cracking her sternum. no one else was injured during the crash. the driver side air bag did not deploy but the passenger side air bag did. no one was sitting in the passenger side seat. the contact was taken to the hospital. the contact called the manufacturer and they have not provided any assistance. the contact stated that this was a major safety issue. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 106,000.

your urgent response and an action needed 1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (srs ), and overall the cars safety or quality numerous concerns. 2.to fix the problems and refund caused damages and personal injuries due to it, refund paid purchase cost including damages, replace to a new car with included paid and damages occurred to whom it may concern, 2002 honda accord problems & complaints carcomplaints.com notes: the 2002 honda accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (srs). we recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. the transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. transmission failure has been a huge problem for the accord & several other honda models all through the early 2000s model years. honda extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 accord as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck. subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned a/c drain hose directly above that area. repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000. the srs warning light likes to come on due to a defective seat belt sensor -- typically the driver's side. this sensor is covered under honda's lifetime seat belt warranty, but some dealers charge a $100+ "diagnostic fee" or tell customers the entire srs unit ($800) is bad. *tr

2002 honda accord. consumer writes regarding recall notice to repair a potentially defective airbag inflator *tgw the consumer stated he has received two recall notices. however, when he contacted the dealer, he was informed the parts were not available.

Airbag warning light came on and persisted after reset. according to the dealer it is due to a faulty sensor in the seatbelt. dealer/honda refuses to replace. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 10v041000 (air bags), she contacted the dealer and tried to schedule an appointment but the dealer advised that the part needed for repairs was not available. the contact had been attempting to secure an appointment since september 2010 to no avail. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000. the vin was unavailable.

2002 honda civic and 2002 honda accord srs light on both vehicles for no apparent reason i see that it is a common issue with no resolution as yet from manufacturer air bags will not deploy when light is on and this is a significant safety issue. these cars are being used by teen drivers. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the air bag inflator was repaired; however, the contact continued to experience the failures. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were 98000.

My 'srs" dashboard light came on for no reason on my 2002 honda accord lx. the light stays on. per a honda web forum, the problem is either the air bags will not deploy or a defective air bag sensor. there are many complaints about this. this is a safety factor. i think there should be a recall on this. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. after starting the vehicle the contact noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the failure mileage was 47000 and the current mileage was 49000. updated 12/15/10. *lb updated 12/27/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle in front stopped short and a crash occurred. the driver side air bag deployed but the passenger side did not. the passengers in the vehicle sustained minor head injuries and were taken to the hospital. the contact also sustained minor head injuries. the vehicle was totaled. a police report was filed. the contact called the manufacturer who advised her to contact the insurance company because there was nothing they could do to assist her. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 109,000. updated 11/16/10*bf updated 11/16/10*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. while driving at approximate speeds of 10 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact's vehicle was destroyed and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. there were no injuries. the current and failure mileages were approximately 175,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where nhtsa recall #09v259000, air bags frontal, driver side inflator module was performed on the vehicle. after the vehicle was repaired the contact noticed that the air bag light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer informed the contact that the air bag light illuminating was not caused by the recall repair. the failure and the current mileages were 84,000.

I have a 2002 honda accord. i received a letter from honda more than one month (04/13/2010) back saying that there is a safety recall on the drivers airbag inflater. the notice said that i have to contact my local dealer and they will fix for free. i contacted the local dealer (team honda, baton rouge) the same day the letter was received. they said they will order the part and once they get it they will let me know and try to fix it. i have not heard anything back from them till now. it looks like honda nor the dealership is serious about it and is not ready to fix it inspite of the recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that the front driver's air bag was protruding from the steering wheel and he could see through the opening of the air bag compartment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that he would be responsible for repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 135,575 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated after having nhtsa recall campaign number 10v041000 (air bags) repair performed on the vehicle that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle could not be repaired. the failure mileage was 168,000.

My 2002 honda accord v6 coupe has a problem with the safety restraint system. i brought it to dealer, and i was told that it was a seat belt buckle switch failure, and it would cost $200+ to fix, even though the owners manual states that all seat belt problems have a lifetime warranty. i refused to pay to have it fixed, and they sent me away, informing me that the srs system is shut down. this is a big safety concern for me, and i feel they should fix the problem. i have read online that there are many people with the same problem i have on their accords. i would appreciate any help you could give me. thank you *tr

Srs indicator keeps coming on. had it repaired twice and it keeps coming back on. i do not remember the dates of repair. not sure if the airbags will work or if they are defective in some way, since i could not afford to keep taking the car back in. *tr

My 2002 honda accord had a failed srs unit which honda repaired but issued me a bill stating it was not covered under the extended warranty. stating a fail code of 15-3 (opds sensor) that is clearly covered under the 06-009 honda service bulletin. it cost me $85 for them to clear the code, stating that the cause was electrical interference like a cell phone or laptop. it is an important safety issue because if at anytime i should use an electrical device in my car there is a chance my air bags will not deploy. honda should issue a recall not an extended warranty and fix the issue not cover it up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated that she received two notifications of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v259000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). the first letter was received september 2009 and the dealer was contacted to have the vehicle repaired. the dealer advised the contact that the parts needed for repairs were not readily available and would need to be ordered. the dealer advised the contact that she would be contacted when the parts became available. the contact received the second recall notice october 2010 but did not contact the dealer. she stated that she had not experienced a failure but was upset that the dealer never informed her that the parts had become available. the current mileage was 228,232. updated 5/9/11 *cn the consumer stated the problem was resolved in dec 2010 by the dealer. updated 05/18/11*jb

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) honda has recalled many 2002 accords for airbag problems. i have a 2002 accord. about six months ago, the air bag light came on and has remained on since then. honda has told me my vehicle, [xxx] is not part of the airbag recall. i believe it should be part of the recall. *tr

My airbag has never been deployed, but i received a letter regarding the safety recall of airbags in my make and model of car. the indicator light on the dash will not go off, and i am unsure of whether or not the airbags are effective. *tr