10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 60 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 57 / 2
- Average Mileage:
- 83,978 miles
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My experience very similar to complaint #10311376. The SRS warning light came on and stayed on this 2002 american mfg. Accord with only 23,336 miles. I inquired whether the "recall" or extended warranty applied, and the service department told me it did not apply because the faulty part was a sensor in the seat belt latch, not in the module for the opds. Replacement will cost about $200. A part #04813-S84 - A33zc, buckle set, was ordered. The disconnected the sensor so the light won't glow until the sensor is fixed. They also said the air bag won't deploy if the SRS light is on.
- Valparaiso, IN, USA
SRS light stays on, Honda service told me air bag failure do to defective buckle switch which is not covered under warranty.(lifetime warranty on seat belts does not apply to buckle). 2002 Honda Accord.
- Cortland, OH, USA
SRS light came on and stays on continuously after my wife used upholstery cleaner on the front seats. I am told the airbag system is now disabled with the light on. Very poor design SRS system design!
- Lakeland, FL, USA
The SRS light has been staying on continuously on my 2002 Honda Accord. I was wondering if there was recall for this that I have not been notified about?
- Vancouver, WA, USA
The SRS light on the dashboard on my 2002 Honda Accord coupe V6 has been on for a few years now, and it never goes off. A friend of mine, who used to work for Honda as a mechanic, told me when that light comes on the airbag is disengaged, so if I get in an accident the airbags will not deploy.
- Bridgeton, NJ, USA
This became a problem about 1 month after driving it off of the used car lot approximately 04/2005. The SRS indicator light is always on on the dashboard. This is not general wear and tear on the vehicle as I've never been in an accident and have never done anything to damage the airbags. I"ve attempted to call Honda regarding this issue but they maintain it is not covered under warranty and they tried to deemphasize the importance of airbags. My local dealer says this could cost around 1500 dollars.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
The SRS light has come on my 2002 V6 Honda Accord ex and based on dealerships that I have taken the vehicle to claims that is it a seatbelt issue that is not covered... other forums that I have been to that have people that have similar problems or airbags not deploying properly and was linked to the SRS light. The SRS system is for the airbag system but dealerships are only asking for money for getting the car diagnosed but stating that the seatbelt and airbag system are not covered by Honda. Please help me with my situation. My wife and child ride in the vehicle daily.
- Jackson, TN, USA
The SRS light on my dash board is on and won't go off. After some research I understand that this is a common problem in Honda Accord. The SRS light indicates that there is a problem with the seat belt or airbags. As far as I'm concerned both are very necessary in providing to all occupants in the vehicle.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
The SRS airbag light is on my 2002 Honda Accord ex. My best friend has the same car and his is on also after 75K. Apparently this problem is in just every Accord 98-02 and its not covered under the warranty because it is an electrical problem. It can cost from 400 to 1000 dollars to fix. This is crazy! they should recall these vehicles because clearly....if everyone I know with an Accord has the same problem then its Honda problem not ours.
- Slidell, LA, USA
SRS airbag light is on, and stays on on my 2002 Honda Accord. Honda will not replace due to having side airbags. Technician told me the the air bags will not deploy if light is on. To fix will cost me approximately $900, this is a safety issue.
- Merriam, KS, USA
Note: Transmission broke three times in the past 8 months and an SRS problem as well. Even this was covered under warranty, does not really appear to be normal issues and happened too frequently.
- Morrisville, NC, USA
Re. three major factory defects of 2002 Honda Accord V6 ex I currently own four Honda vehicles. Two of them are 2002 Honda Accord V6 ex models. Honda released 2002 Honda Accord ex without any thorough final inspections. The malfunctioning on my two Honda was all factory defects deeply related to passenger safety. Honda does not care for human life sincerely as advertised. Honda does not deserve to be one of the best vehicles in the states. Since I purchased brand new 2002 Honda, three serious mechanical and electrical defects have been found: Seat belt sensor malfunctioning, timing related engine RPM surge, and powertrain breakdown. All three happened within 36,000 miles. First problem was a seat belt sensor problem. It was detected several months on both vehicles. And I asked a Honda mechanic to fix it. He told me that it would go away if you drove more. However, this problem was not gone. And couple of years later, I strongly ask Honda dealer to check and fix it. One was seat belt sensor problem and the other was the main seat belt controller. Second problem was a timing related engine surge. It happened on both Honda within 30,000 miles on the same day. RPM of both Honda went up and engine light was on. Even in braking, I could feel very strong force, which might break something. It was a sudden surge enough to cause a big accident. I want you to inspect this factory defect of all 2002 Honda Accord ex. Third problem happened in the first 2002 Honda. It was a powertrain problem. This brand new vehicle has surged several months after delivered to us. The mechanics in Honda dealerships said that it would go away if we drove more. The surge in first three years seemed moderate jolting when the second gear shifted to the first gear. But it got worse and worse. Finally, oil leaked. After fixing it, there are no more jolting or surging in gear transitions. This incident took place due to Honda's negligence and irresponsibility.
- Frisco, TX, USA
The SRS light comes on for no apparent reason, I took it to a dealership, they told me that there were cases of this light coming on for no reason, so they went ahead and reset it for me. However, just recently it came on again for no reason. I took it to the dealership again, now they are saying that I need to pay 180 dollars just for a diagnostic, and repairs would be additional. Transmission keeps slipping, gears do not change properly.
- Campbell, CA, USA
SRS light came on and stayed on during a 500 mile trip after stopping and turning the engine back on. This meant the safety restraint systems such as seat belt tensioners and airbags would not function until SRS problem is corrected. Required a service call to dealer to order new SRS unit and replace. Not covered under any warranty. Replacement will be done Dec 1 so not sure if this will correct the problem. So must continue to drive car without safety restraint system functioning.
- Slidell, LA, USA
SRS red light continues to go on. I've gotten varying answers about what is wrong with it and will have to spend $1,000 to fix it and take the risk that I went with the correct diagnosis. I'm told the air bags will not deploy in an accident now. This seems to be a very common problem with Honda vehicles.
- Harleysville, PA, USA
2002 Honda Accord SE, used to jump start son's car (1991 Honda civic LX) right after jumpstart, SRS stayed on and hasn't gone off since. Thought it just might be a fuse, but when car taken to Honda for maintenance today, was told the control unit is bad and it would cost $1,000+ to replace. I asked if jump starting son's car could have caused this, and was told yes. Car was used to properly jump start son's car, so don't see how this could happen. We should be told never to offer to jump start anyone! my son could have called aaa (triple a), but we had no idea this would happen.
- Richmond, VA, USA
The air bags in the consumer's 2002 Honda Accord did not deploy during a severe auto accident.
- Fair Oaks, CA, USA
: the contact stated the air bag warning light has illuminated. The contact is concerned the air bags may not deploy in an accident or deploy without an accident. The dealership was alerted verbally and explained the vehicle needed to be brought in for diagnostic testing. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealership. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph the driver side curtain airbag deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, they were unable to determine why the air bags deployed.
- Arlington, VA, USA
- Mentor, OH, USA