This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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- the contact stated that the air bag SRS light in the 1996 Honda Accord will not turn off. The contact stated he has not had the vehicle diagnosed because they will charge him $75. The contact stated the vehicle has not been involved in a crash. The contact stated he has not had any repair work done on the air bag. Updated 2/22/2007 -
- the contact stated that while driving on a major road at 30 mph, another vehicle ran through a stop sign and made a left turn directly striking the contact's 1996 Honda civic head on, and neither the driver nor passenger air bags deployed. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely damaged and was not drivable. The contact stated that there hasn't been any maintenance work done on the airbags.
I understand that any part that has to do with car safety needs to be corrected by the dealer. Yet, I contacted both the dealer and american Honda motor co. Inc. Both of them refused to correct the problem. They even told me that their supervisor's never contact or talk to car owners. My airbag light indicator has illuminated indicating a problem and a malfunction in the airbag system. I am very concerned that I may have an accident and I will not be protected by my airbag. Please help me resolve this matter as soon as possible. Please note that I have not been in accident. Yet, I am entering the information below otherwise it will not let me continue. Consumer states he wants air bags to be fixed by the manufacturer. Consumer also states dealership has warranty on airbags 3 years or 36,000 miles or whichever comes first. 4/23/07
I started the ignition of my 1996 Honda Accord ex and the passenger airbag deployed unexpectedly. The explosion was very loud and cracked the windshield of the car. I was not moving at the time. The car was still in park with the brake on. I got very scared.
Electrical problems, with door lock actuators and SRS systems wheel alignment brake problems, transmission problems yes, parts were replaced, repaired but I still have the same problems, after spending thousands of dollars.
- Lake Forest, CA, USA
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While vehicle was parked/running front air bags inadvertently deployed, shattering the front windshield. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Air bag light remains on while driving. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and had safety restraint system unit replaced. Manufacturer was notified. The airbag light illuminated and the battery needed replacing. This vehicle was never involved in an accident.
Customer was driving on a rough road approximately 30mph and air bag deployed for no reason. The insurance company will cover the damage to the car but not the replacement of the air bags. We're wanted to know if there are any recalls for the airbags and if there is someone we may contact to help our customer?
On 1/4/01 I was in a car accident that totalled my 1996 Honda Accord. The other vehicle ran a red light and I hit him broadside going about 30 M.P.H. the whole front end crunched like a can and my airbags did not deploy. I need to know why they di not deploy. When I purchased the car it was one of the safety features I thought I would have. My insurance premiums are lower due to this safety feature, but what good are they if they do not work, I feel I was lead into a false sense of security. I would appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide.
Passenger's airbag deployed on its own while consumer turned on iginiton to start vehicle. There was no prior crash indication /warning of defect. Cause unknown. The manufacturer could not find reason for air bag deploying.
Consumer was traveling about seven mph on a side street and came to a yield sign, and there was another vehicle in front of him. Truck stopped suddenly and ran in back of him. Both airbags deployed, and broke the windshield. There were no injuries.
Vehicle experienceed a frontal collision of a impact of 25 mph, and both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any any details.
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- Decatur, IL, USA