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.
Installed new battery in vehicle June 2001. After battery installation, SRS light went on. Honda mechanic diagnosed "car had a code 6-2 stored in system, we cleared code, if light comes back on the control unit will need to be replaced." Upon starting car, SRS light came back on. Mechanic said I need new SRS control module. He informed me that repair would cost me $600 or more.
SRS light came on and stayed on at 73522 mi. Honda dealer checked all connections and wiring, also tried re-programming-that did not work. Dealer said that air bags are inoperative, and that a new SRS control unit is needed - at cost of over $700. The cost is prohibitive for us. Dealer says they have replaced numerous SRS control units on Odyssey. This indicates a manufacturing defect rendering key safety system inoperative. The dealer indicated that Honda has not issued a recall and does not accept responsibility for failure of key safety component during normal use--the stated reason is that "you still have your safety belts." I believe that the SRS control unit should not have failed within normal life of the vehicle, the owner's manual says that it only needs to be checked every 10 years.
Supplemental restraint system (air bags) warning light appeared, dealer says air bags are inoperative. Dealer reset control unit. Light appeared two months later. Asked dealer if this was a problem with this vehicle. Dealer says that they have replaced numerous control units. Should a safety device of this magnitude fail within four years of service? the owners manual says to check this system every ten years. From the dealers comment of replacing numerous control units, it's my opinion that a part of this magnitude should indeed last the useful life of the vehicle. ****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis.*****765263
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