10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
60 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
57 / 2
Average Mileage:
83,053 miles

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problem #161

Sep 142016

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #160

Jun 152017

Accord

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to muller Honda of gurnee (7000 grand ave, gurnee, il 60031, (847) 623-7673) where the air bag indicator was reset; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

problem #159

Oct 012017

Accord

  • miles
SRS light has been on for months. We get recall notices but the VIN # is not included in the recalls. The light is constantly on when driving. Brakes have been replaced. But, the brake light has recently come on when driving.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #158

Dec 112017

Accord

  • 97,342 miles
I am trying to find out if we have takata airbags that are subject to the recall. My husband has contacted and gone to our local dealer to find out what airbags we have, and they just keep telling him that they are okay. I have tried to enter the VIN number through the auto airbag settlement.com website powered by NHTSA, and it will not go through.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #157

Dec 042017

Accord

  • 146,000 miles
When driving along the highway the traction control light pops on along with the side air bag light. My transmission seems to be going out. When I'm at a complete stop and attempt to proceed through a green light the car seems to not want to get gas. I'm not sure what the problem is. Can someone please help me?

- Uniontown, AL, USA

problem #156

Aug 082016

Accord

  • 110,000 miles
Takata recall-my SRS light is on for the last year or so. I called the local Honda dealership and they told me it would cost $300 up front to have this checked out. The local garage where I have my car inspected said this was part of the airbag recall but Honda won't check it without $300 up front and I just can't afford it. Maybe I will finally get it fixed under this class action lawsuit. I would like to have everything on my car working properly.

- Ashland, PA, USA

problem #155

Nov 022017

Accord

  • 153,000 miles
I moved from Arizona to Florida. I had the airbag recall replacement. Three days ago I saw the SRS (safety restraint system) light come on and stay on in my car. Because the recall is going into bankruptcy I am very concerned about the restraint system. Nothing has happened to the car. It just turned on. I contacted Honda and they say they are not going to address this because I had the recall work done. I can't image why they won't assist with the diagnosis and to determine the cause. I was under the impression that the seatbelt and airbags should last the life of the vehicle. I have never in any accidents and I have maintained the car, it is in great condition.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #154

Oct 232017

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall we now have the privilege of representing [xxx]. ?a restrained front-seat driver (with a lap belt and shoulder harness) involved in an automobile collision in tampa, Florida on October 23, 2017 (?incident"). we are in the process of obtaining the records and crash report. On the date of incident, [xxx]. was operating a 2002 Honda Accord sedan, VIN #: [xxx] ("vehicle") with a defective oem takata airbag inflator installed in the vehicle by Honda. The carfax report is attached for you review. At that time, the vehicle I) did not rollover and II) [xxx]. [xxx] did not impact the windshield. [xxx] takata driver-side airbag deployed and the inflator module detached from the steering column and violently struck her in the face" fracturing her jaw in multiple locations and causing severe, jagged lacerations and loss of teeth. The physicians immediately performed an inter-maxillary fixation" wiring her jaw completely shut. Additionally, she has no feeling on the right side of her face. Due to the location and depth of the facial lacerations, coupled with the inter-maxillary fixation, [xxx]. [xxx] cannot verbally communicate. We would like to coordinate a joint inspection of the vehicle (which has been preserved) at your earliest convenience. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #153

Nov 082017

Accord

  • miles
"takata recall"

- Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

problem #152

Jun 012016

Accord

  • miles
My Honda was hit and the airbags at the steering wheel went off and burnt my arm and it was very hard to breath

- Cockesville, MD, USA

problem #151

Jul 262016

Accord

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving 50 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V320000 (air bags) and was repaired prior to the crash. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #150

Dec 162014

Accord

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact sustained a left knee injury, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (autonation Honda at bel air mall, 1175 E 1-65 service road, mobile, al 36606), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- Vancleave, MS, USA

problem #149

Oct 012017

Accord

  • miles
It shows a three letter SRS I don't remember I went to mymerchanichesaid something is wrong with the airbag it is showing about a month or more red light can you call me at [xxx] for a free recall I received a letter but I don't remember the address where I want for free couple of years ago please let me know the address for a free recall for them to fix my airbag. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Glandale, NY, USA

problem #148

Aug 202017

Accord

  • 106,500 miles
I had an accident on 08/20/2017 at front side of my car my passenger side air bag open but driver side air bag didn't open. At traffic light I was making a left turn and Ford truck came and hit my car. I had 360 degree spin on my car. Driver side air bag inflator was replace in January 2015 by Honda. My insurance company made my car total loss.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #147

Nov 042016

Accord

  • 200,000 miles
Takata recall- my grandmother was injured when the passenger side air bag deployed in a low impact car accident. The car was pulling out of quicktrip and was hit by someone speeding down the turn lane in rush hour traffic as a result in the airbag exploded and was so forceful it broke her sternum, 2 ribs and collapsed her lung.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #146

Jul 212017

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. Our Honda Accord is just over 15 years old and apparently is not subject to the general air bag recall as it is not listed on the recall list. Why is it not covered? the information we have received says that high temperatures (we live in tucson, AZ) and age are indicators of possible failure.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA

problem #145

Mar 252012

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall SRS light is

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #144

May 272015

Accord

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V320000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #143

Mar 242017

Accord

  • 117,464 miles
The "SRS" light has turned on in the instrument panel. Honda is trying to charge me $360 to diagnose the problem when it is obviously air bag/seat belt related. The light remains on during motion and while the engine is at idle. My vehicle is at 117,464 miles. My question is if Honda has the right to charge me to diagnose something that is related to safety equipment.

- San Fernando, CA, USA

problem #142

Aug 082016

Accord

  • 130,000 miles
My SRS light is on... does that have to do with the recall of the airbag problem"??", I constantly deal with steering problems. Replaced my struts at least twice!!! I really would like to get some help!!! the SRS light came on a couple of months ago when I go in my car to go somewhere as it sat over night!

- Stoughton, MA, USA

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