10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,351 miles

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problem #23

Mar 112020

Accord 6-cyl

  • 406,609 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact's vehicle collided into another vehicle and none of the frontal air bags deployed. The cause of the failure was unknown the contact sustained bruises and a concussion while traveling at approximately 20 mph from a red light, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and the contact crashed rear-ended the vehicle. None of the frontal air bags deployed. The contact sustained chest bruises and contusion that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V026000 (air bags), after the collision. The approximate failure mileage was 406,609.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #22

Aug 072019

Accord

  • 265,000 miles
I was driving my vehicle and I over corrected and ended up going down hill hitting this drainage pipe thing with cement walls I flipped 3 times and my air bags did not deploy I suffered a broken neck from this wreck

- Puryear, TN, USA

problem #21

Mar 032017

Accord

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. While driving 25 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

- Trumbull, CT, USA

problem #20

Jan 292016

Accord

  • miles
Possible takata recall, instrumentational panel light on at purchase of vehicle.dealer stated part of a recall and dealership could repair. Now road ready.

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

problem #19

Nov 212014

Accord

  • 155,000 miles
I was driving at a very slow speed of 15 mph on 11/21/14. I tapped a curb in a parking lot and the airbags deployed. An officer was called to the scene and was also surprised that the airbags deployed without any front-end damage or with such a slight impact. A mechanic also verified that there was no under-carriage damage and was also puzzled as to why this happened. We contacted Honda of America who was not only rude but was not the least bit helpful. We are hoping for some assistance, especially in light of the vast recall of the takata airbags which is what we have. Due to the age of our car, we dropped the collision coverage and the airbags were considered to be covered under collision. We are not financially able to purchase another vehicle and this is a very expensive repair. Thank you so much for any help you can give us.

- Holland, PA, USA

problem #18

Feb 052015

Accord

  • 230,000 miles
Driving 55mph on expressway at 8:30 pm, not well lit. Deer ran out in front of me, pulled over. Front of car smooshed, and air bags did not deploy.

- Jacksonville , NC, USA

problem #17

Jan 052015

Accord 4-cyl

  • 220,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the contact ran into a ditch and crashed into trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to head, left shoulder and right knee which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.....updated 01/23/15 updated 02/18/15

- Laurens , SC, USA

problem #16

Sep 232013

Accord

  • miles
This car's air bag warning light has been on for awhile. This exact make/model/year have been part of a very large recall but this specific car's VIN wasn't listed as part of it. I contacted Honda more than three weeks ago and was assigned a recall case manager. The case manager said they would add this VIN to the airbag recall. I've left at least three follow-up messages with the case manager since that time. The VIN is still not appearing in database. We've been unable to drive car for weeks as a result of safety concerns. There have been widely publicized news reports of people being seriously injured from Honda's faulty airbags. The local shop wants to charge us to inspect it, which seems inappropriate on a safety recall where people are being hurt.

- Marina Del Rey, CA, USA

problem #15

Aug 292014

Accord

  • 145,614 miles
My 16 year old daughter was coming home from school in the rain and was unable to stop in time to keep from rear ending another vehicle. Our car sustained extreme front end damage. Fortunately there were no injuries but the air bags did not deploy. The entire front end is crumpled and still the air bags did not deploy. I thought my daughter was driving a safe car.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #14

Jul 082013

Accord 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The 1999 Honda Accord was at a red light. As I made a left turn, I could smell some type of fume coming from the steering. Then saw SRS light came on and within about 10 seconds, the driver's airbag deployed for no odd reason. The car as never been in any accident, all parts are original as day 1 when we bought it new. Honda dealership in renton said they did not find any electrical system in their test that could cause this malfunction, why it malfunction is still in the air? they are telling me to file a claim with my insurance company. Again, Honda said no reason why the bag deployed and no electrical malfunction. I want to report this so others will be safe.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #13

Oct 042011

Accord

  • 153,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact was traveling 55 mph when the contact crashed into another vehicle from the side. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy on the vehicle. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed, but the failure of the air bags had not been inspected. The contact stated the vehicle had not had a previous problem with the air bags. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages were 153,000.

- Bellville, GA, USA

problem #12

Jun 012009

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
I own a 4 cylinder 4 door 1999 Honda Accord LX. The SRS light came on without reason in June of 2009. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer 5 times. Each time they run a diagnostic test. The light will then turn off without illuminating the cause. Shortly after picking the car up from the dealer, the light will turn back on. The airbags will not deploy as long as the light is on. I bought a Honda because of the safety features. It makes no sense that they have a warranty on the seatbelts but not the airbags. The airbags have never been used. The dealer says that the only way to fix it is replace the airbags. This will cost close to $1000. I can't afford that. Even if I choose to start replacing the unit, it won't guarantee that the problem will be solved. They don't know the reason that the SRS light keeps coming on. It should be Honda's responsibility to fix this problem since it obviously wasn't caused by me, the consumer. This is not an isolated incident. There are hundreds of internet sites with consumers just like me complaining of the same problem. A link to one is www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2001/seat_belts_air_bags/srs_light_is_on.shtml please make Honda do the right thing and keep their patrons safe.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #11

Aug 232009

Accord

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle unwarrantly accelerated, causing him to crash into a tree. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. As a consequence of the failure he sustained severe bodily injuries.the vehicle was towed to a salvage facility, but the cause of the failure is currently unknown. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

- Louisa, VA, USA

problem #10

Jan 012008

Accord

  • 85,000 miles
The SRS light on my 1999 Honda Accord is continually on. I was told by the dealer that my airbag wouldn't deploy if this light is on. Cost of the "diagnostics and repair" is outrageous.

- American Fork, UT, USA

problem #9

Feb 082003

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 75,000 miles
SRS airbag light stays on constantly on 1999 Honda civic dx.

- Union, NJ, USA

problem #8

May 112004

Accord 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 101,271 miles
The horn failed to work when needed. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician determined that horn and the air bag were designed on the steering wheel. They need to remove the air bag to fix the horn, and this will cost $2500 at consumer's expense. The consumer requested that the manufacturer pay for the repair since it appeared to be a manufacturing defect.

- Belhaven, NC, USA

problem #7

Oct 012002

Accord

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,601 miles
The air bag warning light illuminated while driving. The dealer diagnosed the driver's front air bag had failed and might not deploy if the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 102002

Accord

  • Manual transmission
  • 61,000 miles
The airbag sensor light stayed on. The dealer was notified. Scc

- Appomattox, VA, USA

problem #5

Dec 032002

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving consumer rear ended another vehicle and air bags never deployed.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #4

Sep 022002

Accord

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving the consumer was driving at 50 mph and the consumer was involved in an accident and none of the air bags deployed. Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

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