CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Honda Accord suffers from transmission failure. It's not a huge widesperad problem like in prior years, but definitely still something to consider.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Transmission failure problems have been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda eventually extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accords as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
41 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
48 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,206 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Air bag warning light is intermittently on. The warning light either remains on the entire time the engine is running, or it lights temporarily at start up and then goes out as normal.
Tla* the contact owned a 2005 hondo Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed head on into a tree while driving at an unknown speed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated prior to the crash. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor scratches, which did not require medical attention. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nets campaign number: (air bags) at hondo of fort worth (3400 w loop 820 S, fort worth, tx 76116). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the recent failure. The failure mileage was 69,623.
Takata recall. The airbag warning light stays on. Dealer acknowledges this but the VIN doesn't show the vehicle (2005 Honda Accord hybrid) covered under the recall.
I have 2005 Honda Accord which is not included in the takata recall but I have a airbag light that goes off and on. As a result, my passenger side seat belt locked up when I took it to the dealer they said that the engine read a code that said it was involved in rear collision and it was not. They also stated that the seat belt could have locked up because the airbag light is on. Someone was sitting in the seat and had to maneuver to get out of it. The dealership has told me it will cost $800 and up to repair the seat belt (and it was not covered under the lifetime warranty for seat belts)but when I took the car to Honda the airbag light was not on at that moment so they told me it was nothing they can do unless it was on. I believe that this is a problem because the dealership also told me that if I have a faulty airbag that my seat belt may continue to lock up. I am hesitant to fix the seat belt because of the airbag situation.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. While stationary and driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently over a period of time especially in hot weather conditions. Walsh Honda in macon, Georgia was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the takata air bag recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 30 mph, the driver rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained neck and shoulder injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the drivers residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V320000 and 14V700000 (air bags) at Honda world downey dealer, located on 10645 studebaker rd, downey, ca 90241, (562) 929-7000. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,259.
"takata recall" my Honda was totaled in February, it was a head on collision and not one of the airbags deployed. This car is supposed to be equipped with airbags in front and side airbags. Not one deployed. I had 3 recalls on airbags and returned to the dealership each time to have them fixed but that did not help. The vehicle was in motion when hit on a highway. It was turning and a truck hit me head on. I have attached images.
The line for power steering began leaking and caught fire and I had to replace the line at my expense. I could not get help from the dealer at that time. I have my receipt for the line that was about$149 to replace.
The contact owned a 2005 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle was stalled on the road. The contact failed to see the vehicle and crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The air bags failed to fully deploy. The contact sustained an injury to the sternum that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he was not aware that the vehicle had two recalls for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V370000 and 15V320000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Takata recall: On July 21 2017, my SRS light on my 2005 Accord came on while turning the wheel to back out of a parking space. Bought the car in March of 2017 and had no issues up until this time. The light has remained on ever since. Ran this vehicles VIN and found no open recalls. My wife drives this car and is very petite, I fear for her safety, as well as my own as we both use the car. No help from dealer.
"takata recall" I was coming to a stop for a traffic light and did not brake in time to stop my vehicle before I tapped into the rear bumper of an SUV. I was going very slow /probably under 10mph. My drivers side airbag deployed and I got cuts on my arm and a chemical burn as well. My drivers side seatbelt is not working now (locked.) I have slight damage on the right front passenger side bumper. I became aware of the takata airbag recall after this happened. This occurred on 2/20/2017 in the daytime/ clear, sunny skies.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle drove over a rock in the road and the air bags deployed without warning or impact. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,143.
The car have a recall for front airbags the light on the dashboard was on but when I went to fix the problems the car still have the same light on and more malfunctions with the seat belt sensor. Honda didn't fix it a want me to pay almost $300 for repair something that Honda is suppose to take care if the car has a recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the takata air bag recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN and recall information were unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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