Honda Accord 1995 - Air bags - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Honda Accord 1995

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
AIR BAGS
96V217000	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.	from 04/19/1994 to 02/24/1995	V (Vehicle)	164139	11/05/1996	ODI	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	10/04/1996	11/14/1996
Defect Summary	The supplemental restraint system (srs) electronic control unit can cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
Consequence Summary	This type of unanticipated air bag deployment could result in abrasion to the hands, arms, or face of a properly-positioned front seat occupant, or could cause more serious injury to an out-of-position occupant.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the srs electronic control unit in the air bag system.
Notes	Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during november 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS
000101	01/01/2000		610333	Information when diagnosing an srs diagnostic trouble code. *tt	04/25/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
AIR BAGS
PE96014	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	02/23/1996	10/31/1996	OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT	96V217000
	Alleged non-collision or oversensitive air bag deployment

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS
01/08/2012	120000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1995 honda accord. the contact was driving 30 mph when the srs air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:96v217000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 120,000. kmj
01/08/2012	120000
	Tl- the contact owns a 1995 honda accord. the contact was driving 30 mph when the srs light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the vin failed to qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number:96v217000 (air bags) the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 120,000 . rds
02/03/2011	119000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1995 honda accord ex (na). while driving approximately 2 mph approaching a traffic stop signal, the contact heard a loud noise, followed by the front driver side air bag abruptly deploying with an emittance of smoke. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the contact sustained bruises to the left arm and ribs. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. the manufacturer was notified and they advised that based on the age of the vehicle the failure was viewed as an accident. also, the manufacturer stated that the failure could possibly occur whenever encountering a pothole or during rapid deceleration. there was a recall associated with the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 96v217000 (air bags); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer for further assistance pertaining to the air bag defect. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000. js
07/08/2009	169000	1
	This is a complaint added to a number of others on the odi website concerning repeated failures of the srs system in 1995 honda accords. i first had to change the srs control unit in january 1998, which was covered by the honda warranty. in august 2002, the srs control unit failed again, and i had to pay to replace it. the unit again failed in july 2009. in a phone call, american honda advised this was my responsibility. i believe this is honda's responsibility and a serious safety problem, as there is no way of knowing whether air bags will deploy in case of an accident. given the number of complaints filed with odi, there should be a recall. *tr
01/01/1901		1
	Consumer wants to know about recalls for the air bag or srs control module on his 1995 honda accord. *nj
12/10/2008	150000	1
	2-3 weeks ago notice the srs light in my honda was on. the mechanic said the dealer would need to repair. after looking online i noticed there was a safety recall issued in 1996. i called odi who told me to contact honda honda said call local dealer to repair after calling the service mgr. who said the vehicle had already been serviced for that particular recall and i would have to make an appointment to have it repair at my own cost. have since called honda back and they will escalate the case. *tr
01/01/2007	30000	1	09/15/2006
	Regarding my 1995 honda accord v6 ex: last year, i went on a search for an older model honda accord to purchase for my son to use in the near future. i made a down payment on a 1996 4 cylinder sedan, only to find the srs light came on, and the anti- lock brake system automatically disabled as a result. the srs test gives vague results (as in - the air bags may..or may not..deploy. i cancelled my purchase. i looked at 3 other 95-96 accords and found they all had the srs/abs lights on. the owners told me they did not want to go to the expense quoted to replace the system, because they said most people don't care if it works or not. airbags? you're kidding. i researched and found it is so common, there entire chat groups on the subject and businesses built around the fault. there are even sites instructing owners how to bypass the honda problem, and how to disconnect the idiot lights, etc. i purchased the above mentioned accord from a trusted friend, and, of course the srs light and abs lights are on. 4 out of 4 honda accords. this one, a v6 ex. i decided to buy the 95 ex because i saw a recall for 95 honda accord srs online, and thought - at least they did something about it on this year model. now, after scouring the pdf docs, i find the recall does not include the v6. and i find there are srs recalls on later model hondas, too. the srs failure is obvious for many years of accords and other honda models. we either have to pay $700 - 1,000 to replace them or worry we will suffer the consequences. i'm sure the shear number of srs tests and srs replacements will more than prove out the widespread problem. the biggest problem is the fact that people do not pay that kind of money to have it fixed. it makes you wonder how many serious injuries have resulted due to faulty honda srs. this recall needs to be expanded. thank you for your time. if you can offer any new info on my srs, i would be grateful. *jb
07/13/2006	98000	1	11/20/1994
	Pls see nhtsa campaign id number : 96v217000 srs always on instrument panel. i've contacted honda, and they said that my vehicle was not covered. 1995 honda accord ex. this type of unanticipated air bag deployment could result in abrasion to the hands, arms, or face of a properly-positioned front seat occupant, or could cause more serious injury to an out-of-position occupant. *jb
05/10/2006	91000	1	01/01/2003
	Dt: the contact stated the crs light illuminated in the vehicle three years ago and remains illuminated today. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times over the last three years for inspection, but the dealer was unable to determine what caused the light to illuminate and only reset the crs to turn off the light. the light illuminated again shortly after being reset. the contact recently found recall #96v217000, concerning the airbags online indicating what could cause the light to illuminate, but the vin is not included. updated on 05/30/2006. ak
02/01/2002	89000	5	02/01/2002
	The srs light failed and the 02 senor emission light replaced. the timing belt, water pump and belts were replaced. bf the battery was found bad. sc
01/07/2004		1
	Air bag light appeared and remained on the dashboard until the vehicle was turned off. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak
	15000	3	07/05/1995
	While driving the consumer noticed that the srs light had illuminated. the cause of the problem had not been determined, however the dealer had serviced the vehicle on a number of occasions for this problem alone. nlm the battery was changed in order to remedy the srs light problem. the dealer didn't charge for the first two battery's. scc *jb
07/01/2002	65000	1	11/30/2001
	Air bag s on this vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 96 v 217 000; but this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. ak the srs light stays illuminated all the time. dealer stated this was a manufacturer's defect. ph

	While traveling at 35 mph, consumer states lost control another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle, and the air bags deployed after the accident. as a result driver's head was injured. *ak
06/05/2003	45000	1
	Srs light continues to stay on. dealer stated that if light is on air bags are inoperative.*ak
		1
	The airbag light illuminated which indicated there was a problem. honda refused to fix the problem because the vehicle was out of date. nlm scc *jb
10/06/2002		3	06/01/2095
	The air bag system has failed 3 times in 120,000 miles 7 years. dt
		1
	Consumer states that the air bag warning light is on. dealer found that the computer chip in the air bag system was inoperative. manufacturer notified. *tt

	Recall 96v217000 repairs concerning air bag was performed with item replaced in 1999. part has not been working again, and honda has not shown any responsibilty of replacement. please describe details. *ak
		1
	The air bag dash light has been illuminate for an extended amount of time, the dealer repaired the problem and the consumer is requesting some financial compensation for the repair.
07/10/2000		1	10/01/1995
	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
08/01/2000		8	08/01/2001
	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
03/14/2001		1	02/28/1995
	Air bag sensor light remained on while driving, dealer notified. ak the computer failure caused the front air bags to fail. consumer stated that the dealer refused to repair the computer system free of charge because the vehicle was out of warranty, however the mileage was low.yh
08/01/2001
	Red light on dash illuminated. took to dealer, and they stated that computer for airbag died, and needed to be replaced. driver felt this was very unsafe because this light warned driver that there might be a problem with airbag.there was a recall 96 v 217 000 on another model for same problem.*ak
		1
	While driving noticed air bag srs indicator light on through out travel. consumer was informed that this part was under recall for cars manufactured between april 1994 and february 1995. jg ak
		1	07/01/1995
	Srs light is constantly illuminating, even when vehicle is started.ak dealer replaced the srs electronic control unit as stated in recall 96v217. jb

	Air bag light remains illuminated indicating a malfunction. vehicle not included in recall 98v231000 due to vin. please give any further details.*ak
		1
	The air bag dash light has been illuminate for an extended amount of time, the dealer repaired the problem and the consumer is requesting some financial compensation for the repair.
01/15/2001		1	08/01/1995
	Airbag light is on constantly. vehicle not taken to dealer yet.ak et
03/15/2001		1	08/01/1995
	Transmission failed without warning. car was in dealership for nine days. the next day srs warning light went on, and would not turn off. returned to dealership. dealer said it had never been recalled, and it was not their problem. i paid over $600 to have repair done, since i was advised the airbag would not deploy if the repair was not done . research on nhtsa website found over 50 complaints for the same problem. also found indications that recall notice 96 v 317000 addressed a problem with the srs. i never received this notice. i have called zone office five times and left messages. no one has returned a call. also asked the honda of lisle service manager to contact zone office for me, was not done. service manager would not give me the name of the dealership's owner to contact to try to resolve.*ak

	Air bag light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
05/01/2000		1	07/26/1995
	Airbag light came on. took vehicle to dealer, who found airbag module had to be replaced. ak slc
04/01/2001
	Airbag light remains on whenever vehicle is on. consumer feels there may be a problem with airbag.*ak
07/01/2000		1
	Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak
03/24/2001		1
	Airbag deployed while driving, resulting in an accident. consumer stated that recall 96v217000/ airbag deployment had been taken care off before this occurred.vin 1hgcd5637sa120778. ak jb

	Srs light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion.*ak
10/18/2000			03/01/1995
	Srs light on. dealer performed computer diagnostic test. code 08-1. intermittent control unit failure. control unit needs replacement. $695.00 plus tax. *ak
		1
	Air bag light is on. nlm. nlm
09/28/2000		2	07/01/1995
	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.
08/12/2000		2	07/01/1999
	Air bag sensor replaced under recall in 1996 component failure again
06/04/2000		2
	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).
08/23/2000
	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
06/08/2000		11	03/01/1998
	Unexpected air bag deployment
07/08/2000		1	11/01/1994
	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
06/27/2000		0	06/01/1995
	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
		1
	The air bag light is on. nlm
10/13/1999		1
	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
10/13/1999		1	05/01/1995
	Srs warning light lit. never received recall notice 96v217000. american honda and dealer refused to provide free remedy. *ak
01/01/1999			05/01/1996
	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
03/11/2000		1	02/05/1998
	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
03/10/2000		1	07/01/1999
	Diagnosed as bad srs unit by honda mechanic. $600.00 to replace. can't afford. help!!. *ak
02/01/2000		1	06/01/1995
	Srs controlled unit was replaced by dealer -- cost $590. *ak
			06/01/1995
	Antenna is stuck permanently in up position; driver's side power window sticks and is very slow to roll up; center console has seperated from cup holder area and gear shift area; srs light has come on and will not go off. *ak
10/03/1996		0
	Srs light came on, indicating that there was a problem with the airbag. took to dealer, they said part would be $600, and consumer thought that was too high. dealer reset the light. consumer feels that airbag may deploy unexpectedly, and dealer can not tell consumer if airbags will deploy without warning. *ak

	Consumer contacted dealer regarding recall number 98v231000/manufacturer's recall number k46. dealer refused to correct the problem. this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. consumer received recall notice and airbag service light came on dealer would not comply. *ak
		1	02/22/1995
	Air bag computer system failed (defective). mjs
05/09/1999
	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
01/13/1998		3	09/01/1995
	I have checked your databases and it appears that you did not review the '95 accord wagons for the same defect. please explain.
08/22/1998		1
	Srs control unit failed.
07/25/1995		1	03/25/1995
	False deployment of air bag during low impact (15 mph) collision.
08/12/1998
	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
11/30/1995		1
	Air bags did not inflate during collision.

	Owner was never notified of recall regarding problems with air bag deployment.
12/01/1996		1	08/01/1995
	No deployment of airbag in accident.
08/28/1997		2	08/01/1995
	False deployment of airbags caused accident/injury.
10/26/1997		1	08/25/1995
	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
07/22/1997		1	10/25/1995
	False deployment of air bags caused vehicle collision.
10/07/1996		1
	The consumer had collision with rear bumper and pole, during collision she feels that the air bags inflated causing the vehicle to loose control.
10/01/1996		2
	False deployment of driver's/passengers airbag.
02/02/1996		1	03/01/1995
	False deployment of driver's airbag.

	Owner received recall notice in november, contacted dealer and was told they would order the parts, parts are still unavailable. recall#96v217000. *ak
10/24/1996		1	08/01/1994
	False deployment of airbag, causing accident.
08/09/1996
	When driving and hitting a block of wood the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, received recall # 96v217000 . please describe . *ak
10/07/1996		1	11/01/1994
	False deployment of airbags when vehicle was driven over a piece of wood (2x4).
07/01/1995		1	11/01/1994
	Other: false deployment of airbag, causing burns to arms/abdominal area/temporary loss of hearing in one ear.

	While driving experienced a malfunction in airbag warning light, it stays on continuously.*ak
02/19/1996		9
	False deployment of airbags when driving over a bump in the road. *sd
06/21/1995		1
	False/violent deployment of airbags, causing burns to driver's hands/bruises on chest/arms/passenger's lower lip blistered. *sd
07/08/1996
	The driver and passenger's side air bags deployed while driving the vehicle. please describe. *ak
02/04/1996		4
	False deployment of airbags. *sd
08/05/1995		5
	False deployment of airbag due to pothole, causing burns to arm/superficial cuts. *sd
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
02/04/2008	90806	10	01/29/2008
	Tl*the contact owns a 1995 honda accord. when shifting, the vehicle bangs into gear and the transmission jumps and makes a loud noise. he took the vehicle to a meineke dealer and they diagnosed that the muffler and catalytic converter needed to be replaced, and the rims were bent. the underbody of the vehicle has an inch and a half gap, in which the inside of the vehicle can be seen. he took the vehicle to honda and they stated that the transmission, rear brakes, rotors, motor mount, and air bags needed to be replaced. in addition, the rims were bent. the speed and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 91,027 and failure mileage was 90,806.
12/27/2006	20000	1	09/15/2001
	Tl* - the contact stated that on the evening of 12/27/06, while driving her 1995 honda accord lx, at a speed of 55 mph, her air bag unexpectedly deployed on passenger side of vehicle. the contact stated that it was on a clear day and the road conditions were good. the contact stated that there were no indicator lights prior to the failure. the air bag just deployed cracked the windshield of the vehicle. the contact stated that she did file a complaint with the manufacture and will submit file # with the hard copy. nm updated 2/22/2007 - nm updated *jb
09/22/2006	189019	1	08/15/2006
	Dt: the contact stated when the engine was started, the front left air bag deployed without warning. the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified. updated 10/18/2006 - the vehicle had been immersed in water from a rainstorm the day before. nm
04/07/2006	173700	1	06/01/2005
	Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph the front driver and passenger airbags deployed without incident. as a result minor injuries to the driver's forearm and the passenger's head were sustained. the vehicle did not impact any known road debris. the driver maintained control of the vehicle after the incident. the airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the accident. the police department was alerted and a report was filed. the vehicle was driven away from the incident and returned to the contact's residence. the insurance company had the vehicle towed to the dealership which determined this was a manufacturing defect. the manufacturer was alerted but will only speak with the insurance company. there was nhtsa recall, # 96v217000 issued in 1996 for an unwarranted deployment of the airbags. the contact is not the original owner of the vehicle therefore it is unknown if the recall work was performed or if the vehicle was included.
10/27/2005		1	06/23/2005
	1995 honda accord air bags deployed inadvertently. ts no answer required* the consumer contacted honda and was told a recall had been issued regarding the srs. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected and it was determined the consumer vehicle contained a faulty srs. the manufacturer only offered to pay for half of the air bag replacement. the deployment of the air bag caused other damage to the vehicle. the consumer is seeking restitution. *jb
08/20/2003		2
	While driving 20 mph driver applied the brakes and they failed. vehicle failed to stop completely and collided with the vehicle in front. upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. the cause ha not been determined at this time. *ak
04/13/2004	145000	1
	The passenger side air bag deployed when the ignition was turned on. the air bag has not been repaired. the manufacture refused the claim. *jb
08/22/2003	75000	1
	While driving 25 mph on a dirt road and without hitting a bump of any sort, the air bags deployed. there was a recall on that particular piece of equipment and it have been remedied.
	148500	1
	While driving, the driver's side tire hit a curb and the driver and passenger air bags deployed. *jb
		1
	The vehicle hit a semi-truck at 30 mph. and the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop and the mechanic stated the air bags were fine. *jb
03/26/2003		1
	While the vehicle was parked the front air bag deployed. *nlm
11/01/2001		2
	Heard a boom, lost control of the vehicle, passenger side air bag had deployed causing my windshield to shatter. driverside airbag was deployed and smoke was comming out of the steering wheel.

	Air bag light flashed on and off. vehicle was taken to the dealer. after the vehicle was inspected by the dealer it was determined that sensor needed to be replaced. there was recall 96v217000; however, this vehcle iwas not included due to vin. please provide additional information.*ak
12/21/2001		1	08/01/1998
	While driving on interstate at aproximately 70mph, both driver's and passenger's airbags deployed. the passenger airbag shattered the windshield. i suffered mild abrasion to the hand, ringing in right ear, and smoke inhalation.*ak

	Vehicle was involved in a 55 mph frontal collsion in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

	While traveling at 30 mph without any indication air bag deployed, causing consumer to run off road into a telphone pole. please provide further information.*ak

	Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
08/01/2000		1
	96v217000/air bag: air bag light remains on. dealer notified, and waiting on parts that were on back order. *ak
10/01/2000		1
	Dash light comes on panel for airbags blinking. consumer had this problem for a long time. dealership was aware of problem. ak slc
09/20/2000		1	10/01/1994
	While traveling at40 mph consumer hit another vehicle. upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy, driver sustained injuries. *ak

	Consumer was involved in a 60 mph frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. also, it has been determined that air bag sensor was crushed. please give any further details. *ak
11/12/1999		1	05/01/1995
	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
04/24/1999
	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
02/14/2000		1	01/01/1995
	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
09/07/1999
	The airbag system was replaced due to failure. *yc

	Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak

	Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
05/26/1999		1	02/29/1996
	False and violent deployment of both air bags resulted in injury to consumer and damages to vehicle (attorney for consumer). mjs
		1	05/30/1995
	Airbags experienced false deployment in a minor fender binder at less than 10 mph with no damage to vehicle, which could have resulted in injury to driver / passenger. *yc
03/04/1999
	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

	Driving at approximately 25 mph consumer rearended the vehicle in ront, and dual airbags did not deplo,y which could have resulted in injuries. *ak
08/23/1998
	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
02/11/1999
	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
02/10/1999		0
	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

	Consumer was driving down the highway when both driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, cracking consumer's windshield. dealer has been contacted. *ak
12/31/1997
	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
10/19/1998		1
	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
02/25/1998			06/15/1997
	Front air bags deployed when vehicle was struck in the front - while stopped, by another vehicle at less than 5 miles per hour.
10/07/1996
	Vehicle hit a pole, the air bags inflated, causing vehicle to lose control. *ak
10/07/1996		1
	False deployment of airbag upon impacting a pole from the rear resulted in loss of control.
04/01/1996		1	02/01/1992
	Air bags did not deploy during accident.
07/09/1997		0
	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
04/19/1997			05/05/1995
	False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags in a minor rearend collision. *ak
05/11/1997
	Driver's air back failed to deploy during an accident. *ak
02/06/1997
	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
02/06/1997		0
	The tire hit a cement block while coming out of a driveway and the air bag deployed. please describe details. *ak
09/22/1996			02/17/1995
	False deployment of driver's/passenger's airbags prior to recall (96v-217). *ak

	While driving, down hwy approx. 65mph no pothole, no impact, suddenly dual airbags deployed inadvertently, shattering windshield. possible recall 96v217000, srs electronic control malfunctioned. ak ml

	Driver hit a pothole which inadvertently made the air bags deploy, causing damage to the windshield. please give further details. *ak
10/26/1996
	Oversensitive air bag deployment, consumer was not involved in a collision and the air bag deployed, causing the consumer to have a crash. *ak

	Consumer was driving and hit a bump both air bags deployed, causing the windshield to crack; consumer also hit curb, resulting in the front drivier's side tire blowing up, received recall after this happened # 96v217000 . please describe . *ak
07/15/1996
	While driving the vehicle, ran over a pothole and the air bag deployed, received recall notice after the fact. *ak
10/12/1996
	Vehicle was impacted at 6:00 position, speed 55mph, impacted again at 12:00 position, dual air bags did not deploy. *ak
03/03/1996		1	02/01/1995
	While driving owner hit a small hole in street, after that contact the air bag deployed prior to recall (96v-217). *ak
10/24/1996
	The consumer was driving and the air bag deployed. please describe. *ak
10/04/1996
	When vehicle was involved in an accident going (45) mph there was no deployment of the air bags. went through an intersection and hit another vehicle which was making a left turn. *ak
10/30/1996		1
	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
04/28/1996
	Pe96-014 active, driving at speed of 25mph, impact 11:oo position, hit left fender , impacted with a deer and driver's air bag failed to deploy. *ak
10/01/1996
	Oversensitive air bag deployment, consumer hit a curb and the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed. *ak

	Upon impact during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, experienced dual airbag malfunction, when airbags delayed deployment by approx. 9 minutes after impact.*ak
09/16/1996		1	01/02/1995
	Premature deployment of drivers side air bag while traveling at 45 mph.ak jb

	Upon impact, during panic stop, frontal crash at approx. 30mph, 12:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy.*ak
09/02/1996
	The driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed while driving the vehicle.*ak
12/19/1995
	While driving through rough intersection, vehicle went over small dip in road, impact caused dual airbags to activate, speed 40 mph.*ak
08/09/1996
	Driving at speed of 35mph, hit a pot hole , no impact involved, driver's and passenger's air bags deployed without impact, also passenger's side air bag broke the windsheild. *ak
03/11/1996			12/01/1994
	Pe96-014; hit minor pot hole 55 mph, when dual air bags for front occupants deployed w/no warning. *ak
06/25/1996		1	04/29/1995
	Oversensitive air bag complaint alleges non collision and the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, causing consumer to have an accident, pe96-014a. *ak
07/13/1996
	Passenger and driver side air bags deployed while driving. *ak
02/15/1996		2	10/10/1994
	False deployment of driver's air bag. *ak
08/04/1995		4
	False deployment of drivers air bag when driver hit a pothole, resulting in injury. *dh
05/08/1996		1
	Violent deployment of driver's air bag resulted in chest burns. *ak
06/21/1996		1
	Driving vehicle, came to stop sign, started to make left turn, suddenly passenger's/driver's side air bags deployed, threw driver against seat filled with smoke. *ak
04/09/1996
	Hit pothole and air bag deployed, causing windshield rod to crack. *ak
01/23/1996
	The airbag deployed when rubbing against a curb, please describe. *ak
05/15/1996
	Hit a pothole, no other impact at all, dual airbags deployed; speed 60 mph. *ak
03/01/1996		1
	Driver side air bag did not deploy after a rear hit, pushing this vehicle into another vehicle. ak consumer suffered injuries.jb
11/05/1995
	Vehicle was at complete stop, impact 11:00 position, driver side airbag did not deploy, srs light came on, check for dtc's found system code stored, cleared. *a
03/15/1996
	Oversensitive airbags: while pulling behind pickup truck with trailer hitch; bumped trailer hitch only, both airbags deployed; speed 5mph. *ak
03/27/1996
	After hitting a car at 15mph, dual airbags did not deploy. *ak
12/18/1995
	During impact, the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. please describe. *ak

	While driving, at approx. 10mph, suddenly both driver/pass. airbags deployed inadvertently, shattering windshield, no impact. *ak

	While driving, at approx. 10mph, suddenly both driver/pass. airbags deployed inadvertently, shattering windshield, no impact. *ak
07/28/1995		8
	Driver's air bag did not inflate during deployment in accident. *ak
03/11/1996
	Pe96-014; hit minor pot hole 55 mph, when dual air bags for front occupants deployed w/no warning. please describe details. *ak
11/05/1995
	Upon being rear ended, vehicle was rammed into a wall w/air bag not deploying. please desccribe details. *ak
02/01/1996
	Passenger and drivers side air bag deployed without warning after hitting a pot hole. tt

	Consumer was driving and hit a pothole and both air bags exploded- no one was injured. *ak
02/01/1996
	Passenger and drivers side air bag deployed without warning after hitting a pot hole. tt
01/27/1996
	Leased vehicle: while driving, dual airbags inflated; no accident; no knowledge of running over bump; cause unknown. tt
01/15/1996
	Driver and passenger side airbags deployed when driving over a pothole, but there was no frontal impact. tt
01/14/1996
	Airbag indicator light has come on constantly while driving vehicle. tt

	While driving the driver and passenger air bag deployed. please describe. tt
02/02/1996
	Had a frontal collision, neither air bag deployed. tt
01/25/1995
	Consumer was driving on the highway and both air bags deployed . tt
10/01/1995
	In october had an accident airbag did not deploy, 15th of january air bags opened after hitting a pot hole. tt
12/30/1995
	Hit a pot hole while driving, drivers airbag delpoyed, driver and passenger. tt
12/30/1995
	Hit a pot hole while driving, passengers airbag delpoyed, driver and passenger. tt

	While driving, at approx. 45mph, suddenly rolled into several bumps, drivers airbag deployed, no collision. tt

	While driving, at approx. 45mph, suddenly rolled into several bumps, passengers airbag deployed, no collision. tt
10/11/1995
	Frontial collision impact 12:00 speed 30 mph, drivers airbag did not deploy. tt
10/11/1995
	Frontial collision impact 12:00 speed 30 mph, passengers airbag did not deploy. tt
08/22/1995
	After hitting a piece of wood in the road, the dual air bags went off, almost resulting in a accident. tt

	Air bag deployed at 5mph, burned occupant. tt
08/19/1995
	Hit a pole head on and neither airbag deployed. tt
08/03/1995
	Consumer was driving drivers air bag deployed dealer couldn't find a problem . tt
08/03/1995
	Consumer was driving passengers air bag deployed dealer couldn't find a problem . tt
06/22/1995
	Consumer was in a little accident and the dual air bags deployed . *ak

	In collision and air bags on either side did not deploy. tt
04/30/1995
	Upon head on collision, passengers air bag failed to deploy. please describe details. tt
04/30/1995
	Upon head on collision, drivers air bag failed to deploy. please describe details. tt
05/02/1995
	While driving in parking lot on smooth surface air bag deployed. drivers vision was blinded which caused her to hit sign. please describe details. tt
04/17/1995		1
	While driving at speed 45 mph with no impact involved, front air bag deployed without warning. tt
04/03/1995
	(202-939-8722w)abs brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied. airbags did not deploy during frontend collision. tt
04/03/1995
	Flat tire, caused passenger and driver side to deployed, no accidents involved. tt
03/22/1995
	Upon a frontal collision with both vehicles having same speed 35 mph, honda owners air bag failed to deploy. tt
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
05/28/2003	60000	2	08/25/1995
	Airbag component failures
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
01/30/2007	147323	5	09/06/1995
	Tl* - the contact owns a 1995 honda accord. the contact stated that on 12/27/1997 the dealer installed a new srs control unit. a few months after the repair, she began having problems with the srs consistently engaging, and had the srs reset on four different occasions since getting a new one on 12/27/1997. the srs light continued to stay on. the contact stated that the last time it was reset was 2003, and a month later ,the light turned on again, and it has been on every since. the contact stated that there was a safety recall on this component, but this vehicle id number is not included due to the vin. the contact stated the vehicle could not pass inspection because of the srs light being on. the contact would like the vehicle to be included in the safety recall. ak the consumer complained about an exhaust noise coming from the vehicle, so the dealer installed an exhaust kit. the thermostat and head gasket cover were replaced. the timing belt and cv joints were replaced. updated 03/30/07. jb
04/13/2006	99000		08/15/1995
	Dt*: the contact stated the srs light illuminated without warning or accident. the srs control unit was replaced two years ago and the problem has now reoccurred. the dealer determined the srs unit needed to be replaced again.
05/09/2005	160000	1	10/01/1994
	Dt: the contact states the srs light is on, and according to the dealership this controls the air bags on the driver's side and passenger's side. she noticed this in may-05. the contact took the car in to the dealership in june-05. it will cost $350.00 to fix the problem. it is not covered under the warranty because honda told her this is normal wear and tear on the vehicle. the mileage on the car and the year of the car are also factors in determining the warranty coverage. the air bags never deployed. the car has never been in an accident.*ak
03/16/2005		1
	The srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the air bag module needed to be replaced. *ak
11/12/2004	89000	1	11/12/2004
	On november 12, 2004, i noticed the srs light came on and stay on the entire time that i drove the car. (it still does to this day.) on november 16, i took it to classic honda of san marcos, tx--dealer #208339--for a check up. they informed me that the srs control unit needs to be replaced. the vehicle is a 1995 honda accord station wagon, manufactured in january 1995. the mileage was 89,000 miles when the problem occurred. the owner's manual states when the car is 10 years old, have the dealer inspect the [srs] system. so the expectation is that the system should function normally for at least 10 years. the srs system is one of the safety equipment, much like the seat belt. i know honda has a lifetime warranty on the seat belt and the replacement muffler. i feel that the srs system should carry a lifetime warranty as well because it provides additional safety. i called the manufacturer on november 22, 2004 to report the problem and asked them to pay for the control unit replacement. they denied. i have done some research through the nhtsa website and found that just looking at the first and last five pages of the complaints shows that the srs indicator staying on has been quite common (i found 11 complaints). i found a complaint filed as recently as january 24, 2005. there was a recall notice 96v217000 out for replacing the srs control unit. was that recall out in september 1996, and what were the circumstances? *ak
01/24/2005		6	02/01/1998
	The srs check light remained on. the owner's manual informed the consumer that the air bag may not deploy in an accident. vehicle was repaired once, but the problem recurred. ak recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 96v217000 on the air bag failure. the vehicle had a recall on the air conditioning wire harness. nhtsa campaign id number : 98v231000. the consumer stated that the srs light was on and was fixed by the service dealer. tc
10/28/2004		1
	While driving. the srs light illuminates the dash board. the ecu had to be replaced. there is a recall number 96v217000. consumers vehicle is doing the very same thing. please provide any further information. *nm
08/27/2004	115000	1	10/01/1994
	My srs light has come on and when i had it checked by the mechanic i was told that the srs control unit had failed and needed replacing, to the tune of ~$500. i researched your recall data base and found that a recall was issued in sept of 1996 (96v217000). this recall replaced the srs control unit. when i called honda i was told that recall did not apply to my vehicle. my vin # is 1hgca5545ja045337. while researching this problem i have discovered there are a lot of these units failing on hondas and i was wondering if this recall should have covered a broader universe of vehicles.*ak
01/01/1901		1
	1995 honda accord ex problems with srs electronic control unit.mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the srs electronic control unit needed to be replaced. the consumer is not the original owner of the vehicle and would like to know if the original module was ever replaced under recall 96v217000? nm
05/28/2003	60000	2	08/25/1995
	Airbag component failures
10/27/1999
	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
02/25/1998		3	02/15/1998
	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
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW

	When driving lost control and hit another car head-on. driver's side airbag did not come out, but passenger's side air bag did come out. *ak