257 of the
1,307 complaints about the 2004 Honda Accord are about the
airbag system — 20% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
88,000 miles.
I have 22 recalls in my Jerry app and also on here. Have problems when first starting up and shifting just got from a dealer in Ohio. Maybe a year and a half ago my name is Tracy Harney my address is 702 Inverness place ft thomas Ky 41075 also my air bag light is on and my headlights are not very visible at nite wondering if all recalls on vehicle were fixed. Or still open. 8599076824. Leave message if don’t answer if you call.
NHTSA complaint #11718121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,486 milesSan Diego, CA2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the air bags deployed independently. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer or independent mechanic was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact's fiancé sustained injuries to the face, left eye, causing her to have a black eye, and her chest and the contact sustained injures to left side of his face and his left hand. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V268000 (AIR BAGS); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 147,486.
NHTSA complaint #11689918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
AIR BAGS
A/c compressor and some light came on on dashboard
NHTSA complaint #11668515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Liberty Lake, WA
AIR BAGS
Mechanic states that driver buckle is causing error message concerning air bag deployment on driver side, says belt buckle should be replaced so connectivity will be re-established, to enable air bag deployment. I would think this would be a safety recall, if this is the case.
NHTSA complaint #11668175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, TN
AIR BAGS
Air bag light continues to stay on even after having the recall of the wiring harness replaced. Went to the dealership and had the air bag inflater recall fixed on April 1,2021 the light came on and continued to stay on. On 5/24/2024 I serviced my vehicle at Honda of Cleveland and they stated I had an air bag code stating that my driver side airbag sensor is bad but because they fixed the recall in 2007 they said the air bag itself is faulty but not covered under recall. Just needing this documented in case an incident occurs and the air bag is faulty as indicated by the dealership.
NHTSA complaint #11590532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sunrise, FL
AIR BAGS
The warning light for defective passenger airbag came on. Honda denies it and yet cannot get the warning light off. My grandson is the passenger. He is in constant danger.
NHTSA complaint #11580332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
AIR BAGS
UNKNOWN - I have a 2004 Honda Accord which indicates an airbag issue. The seat belt buckles but the light stays on. Many 2004 Accords were in a recall over SRS but my VIN did not show as part of the recall. The dealer says the seat sensor is bad but they are not making the part any longer. What should I do. I guess the maker should replace with a new system.
NHTSA complaint #11561877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesWilmington, DECrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact was stopped at a traffic sign and was rear-ended by a light truck. The contact stated that she had looked down at her lap when she was struck she said the impact caused her to hit the steering wheel with her face. The contact stated that she was rendered unconscious. The contact stated that when she regained consciousness the police and emergency technicians were on scene. The driver of the other vehicle had fled the scene. The contact stated that the air bags had not been deployed. The contact stated that the police had filed a report. The contact stated that the damage to the rear end of her vehicle was so severe that the vehicle had to be towed to an impound lot. The contact was transported to an ER where she was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, she had suffered a broken nose and whiplash to her neck. The contact stated that her vision had been impaired and she was losing her sight. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact's insurance provider had declared the vehicle a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
NHTSA complaint #11528509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mableton, GA
AIR BAGS
My 2 door (coupe) has yet to be recalled for the exploding airbag. The sedan was recalled a long time ago. Undoubtedly the airbags are the same in both cars. Why no recall for the coupe? My guess is that the NHSTA applies separate statistical tests to the coupe and sedan as a matter of course--even if it makes no sense when both use the same part. Because so few coupes were made, the statistical threshold for exploding airbags was never reached to trigger a recall. Am I driving a timebomb? Will my death be the one to trigger a recall? Thank you for your response.
NHTSA complaint #11498052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 405,000 milesSan Diego, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the SRS air bag warning light started blinking off and on. The contact related the failure to having had the driver's side air bag replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V320000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated continually. Additionally, the contact stated that the horn, cruise control, and the passenger’s side air bag sensor had also failed to operate as needed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 405,000.
NHTSA complaint #11487749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bradenton, FL
AIR BAGS
On Wednesday, JULY 27, 2022, I was riding on the highway and the left side curtain airbag exploded. There was no other vehicles involved, no accident. My left curtain airbag is hanging out my window and I need to get it repaired ASAP and it's affecting my seatbelt in the driver's seat. I need to know if my make and model has a recall for 2004 Honda Accord. For now, I have the curtain pinned to the roof of the car. The airbag just exploded and now there is a red sign on my dashboard with the seatbelt emblem and showing the airbag on the steering wheel.
NHTSA complaint #11477668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PACrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
I Was hit extremely hard by a semi truck on the driver side of my car when the semi was making a small right turn in the middle lane on Race Street my little car became wedged almost underneath the shield and roof slightly began to get crushed but the AIRBAGS never deployed,when I heard the cracking of the shield i looked back at my children who are and still to this day are terrified! the back tires of the semi is staring them in the face I immediately squeezed out of my seat belt it wouldn't unlock at this point my car is being pulled back and forth from the driver of the semi keeps trying to widening his turn while I'm blowing the crap out of the my horn he still doesn't realize he hit me yet, maybe because his dog is all over the passenger side from him jerking the semi back and forth I grabbed my children and jumped out I was literally stuck between a traffic poll and a nightmare just glad to be Alive (((((AIRBAGS))))never deployed always had problems with this car the water pump the door locks,heater wouldn't shut off,only had the vehicle for a few months to say the least and it broke down a few weeks after purchasing it when I tried reaching the dealership who sold me the car I could never could get an answer
NHTSA complaint #11429971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chico, CACrash
AIR BAGS
The passenger seat air bag light comes on and off intermittently, when no one is sitting in the seat! Specific recall; ID 07V001000. There are several recalls listed for airbags, but it said my car is not affected; however obviously it is!
NHTSA complaint #11419357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FOX Lake, IL
AIR BAGS
DRIVER SEATBELT DOES NOT BUCKLE, PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION WITH BRAKE LIGHT ON, AIR BAG LIGHT ON.
NHTSA complaint #11413887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesLeesburg, GA
AIR BAGS
MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD HAS STAYED ON ALL OF THE TIME SINCE 2008. NOT SURE OF EXACT DATE. AIRBAG LIGHT GOES OFF ON OCCASION BUT MOST OF THE TIME THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I'VE NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS ISSUE. I'VE CHECKED MY VIN WHEN THERE'S A RECALL ON AIRBAGS FOR MY YEAR 2004 HONDA ACCORD EX AND IT NEVER SHOWS THAT MY 2004 HONDA ACCORD EX HAS A RECALL ISSUE WITH AIRBAGS. MY AIRBAG COMES ON WHEN I START UP THE VEHICLE, SITTING STILL OR DRIVING ON THE ROADWAY. I'VE ALSO NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING THE SHOULDER SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL LOCK UP ON ME CONSTANTLY. I'M AFRAID THE SHOULDER BELTS GOING TO LOCK UP ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I'M BEING HELD TIGHT AGAINST THE SEAT BELT.
NHTSA complaint #11365360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Largo, FL
AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT COMES ON AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED AND STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO COME OFF TO FIGURE OUT WHY LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OTHER 2004 HONDA ACCORDS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I'M TOLD MY AIR BAGS WON'T DEPLOY UNTIL IT IS FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #11339820 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesWorcester, MA
AIR BAGS
THE SRS LIGHT OF MY CAR COME ON AND GOES OFF ALL THE TIME. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM DRIVING, SUDDENLY WILL TURN ON FOR A WHILE. I USUALLY PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE ENGINEER AND TURN IT ON BACK AND WAIT A FEW. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY, AND I HAVE READ THE MANUAL, THIS HAS TO DO WITH THE FRONT AIR BAGS, AND ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL BOOK CAN BE 'AN ALERT TO A POTENTIAL AIRBAGS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS, FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONERS OR THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SENSORS' WE HAVE CHECK IT ALL THE TIME AND IT JUST GOES ON ALL THE TIME AS IT COMES OFF ALL THE TIME. I HAVE GOTTEN TO A POINT THAT CONCERNS ME A LOT.
NHTSA complaint #11302077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Princeton, NJ
AIR BAGS
I CANNOT LOOK UP MY VIN ON YOUR MAIN PAGE. I KEEP GETTING THE MESSAGE "CANNOT CONTACT RECAPTCHA", BOTH ON MY MAC AND IPHONE
NHTSA complaint #11301148 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, DC
AIR BAGS
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY AIRBAGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I WANT TO GIVE THIS CAR TO MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA complaint #11289411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE PASSENGER INFLATOR. THE MECHANIC LINKED THE FAILURE TO A POSSIBLE RECALL BASED ON A SERVICE BULLETIN THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V700000 (AIR BAGS). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11288457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesEstero, FL
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY, WHETHER CAR IS HOT OR COLD. READING MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, IT SEEMS STATISTICALLY IMPROBABLE THAT SO MANY AIRBAG PROBLEMS WOULD OCCUR WITHOUT EXISTENCE OF SYSTEMIC PROBLEM SIMILAR TO MY 2005 ACCORD, WHICH WAS RECALLED. PLEASE ENFORCE SIMILAR SAFETY CONCERN IN THESE SERIES THAT USE SAME AIRBAG PARTS. UNTIL THEN, HONDA WILL NOT INVESTIGATE WITHOUT COSTLY DIAGNOSIS FEE AND AMBIGUOUS EXPENSIVE REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS. HOPE IT DOESN'T RANDOMLY PUNCH ME IN THE FACE WHILE I'M DOING 70 ON I75!
NHTSA complaint #11282085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lafayette, LA
AIR BAGS
2004 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND REPLACING THE AIRBAG SENSOR; WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *AS
NHTSA complaint #11277894 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fontana, CA
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG IS DAMAGED
NHTSA complaint #11269299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naguabo, PRCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISE ON HER LEFT ARM THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S GRANDMOTHER'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V182000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11258617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gastonia, NC
AIR BAGS
2004 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG DEFECT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COOPERATE WITH PICKING UP AND RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11254966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sylvan Springs, AL
AIR BAGS
MY 2004 HONDA PILOT HAD A RECALL FOR SOMETHING NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. SINCE RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE 2004 HONDA PILOT'S AIRBAG, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN MY 2004 HONDA ACCORD LIT UP ON AUGUST 28, 2019 AND HAS STAYED LIT SINCE THE FIRST TIME IT LIT UP. MY 2004 HONDA PILOT DID NOT HAVE ITS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COME ON AND IT DID HAVE A DEFECT. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT AN AIRBAG SYSTEM RECALL ON THE 2004 HONDA ACCORDS. THEY SAID IT DID NOT HAVE ONE AND WOULD NOT CHECK WHY MY 2004 HONDA ACCORD AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS LIT UP WITHOUT ME PAYING A $99 FEE. THESE CARS WERE MADE DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD. THESE MODELS HAVE BOTH HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG OR PART OF ITS SYSTEM. I DO NOT WANT TO DIE FROM A FAULTY PART HONDA PUT INTO MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN PROCESSED FOR THAT VEHICLE YET. I AM TELLING YOU THIS IN WRITING SO MY FAMILY HAS GROUNDS TO SUE IF I AM HURT BY A PART YOU KNOW IS FAULTY AND HAVE NOT RECALLED IT IN A TIMELY MANNER AS YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO DO. THESE VEHICLES WERE MADE IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. YOU KNOW YOU USE THE SAME BASIC PARTS FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURES. ANNOUNCE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RECALL FOR THE 2004 HONDA ACCORDS SO I CAN GET MY VEHICLE FIXED AND NOT WORRY ABOUT DRIVING AROUND A POTENTIAL TIME BOMB.
NHTSA complaint #11252690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,998 milesMiddletown, DECrash
AIR BAGS
MY CAR GOT INTO A MINOR ACCIDENT A NEIGHBORHOOD. THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SEAT CAME OUT. EVERYONE INCLUDING THE POLICE THOUGHT IT WAS ODD BECAUSE THERE WASN'T ANYONE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE ON THE OTHER HAND, THE AIRBAG DID NOT COME OUT. AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CAME OFF. I HAVE A QUESTION AS TO WHY THAT IS? ALSO MY SEAT BELT BECAME TOO TIGHT AND DOES NOT ALLOW ME ROOM TO MOVES.
NHTSA complaint #11243529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 221,834 milesStoughton, MA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OCEAN HONDA OF BROCKTON (300 MANLEY ST, BROCKTON, MA 02301, (508) 928-8591) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V501000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SEPARATE DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH WOULD COST AN EXTRA FEE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 221,834.
NHTSA complaint #11242026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 162,000 milesVirginia Beach, VA
AIR BAGS
INTERMITTENT TO CONSTANT AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT. THIS IS THE EXACT SAME THING AS MY 2006, 2005, AND 2004 HONDA ACCORDS. 2004 ACCORD AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY IN APRIL 2019. SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT STARTUP. STAYS ON NOW MORE OFTEN THAN NOT.
NHTSA complaint #11222250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rocky River, OH
AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL: I HAVE CALLED LOCAL GANLEY HONDA IN NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO THREE TIMES, LEAVING MESSAGES TWICE, ASKING IF THE AIR BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I LEFT VOICE MAIL WHEN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS BUSY. NO ONE HAS CALLED BACK.
NHTSA complaint #11187113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.