214 of the 880 complaints about the 2005 Honda Accord are about the airbag system — 24% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 82,000 miles.
214
Complaints
50
Crashes
1
Fires
48
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
AIR BAGS
Front air bag indicator light stays on while driving. Was replaced twice. And the problem is still going on. It's been four years since it's been replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11663247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V320000 (Air Bags); however, the dealer refused to complete the recall and had not provided a reason for declining the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer and manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11619090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and attempting to pass a vehicle on the right lane of the road, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and pulled to the left side of the road and towards the median. The contact did not recall whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into the pole of a traffic sign, and the traffic sign broke the windshield. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts pretensioners failed to engage, causing the contact to hit her head against the windshield. The shattered pieces of the windshield were propelled to the contact. The contact stated that she was unconscious for an hour. The contact was transported to the hospital by emergency unit. The contact sustained severe headaches and was advised to follow up with a neurologist. Additionally, the contact sustained minor lacerations on the legs and arms. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
NHTSA complaint #11533347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact stated while entering a parking lot the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact stated he noticed several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact desperately pressed on the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The front driver-side air bag deployed without any warning obstructive the contact's view and causing him to crash into a building and causing the other air bags in the vehicle to deploy. The contact's daughter stuffed minor injuries but did not seek medical attention. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was not towed, but the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. A police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted but the dealer stated that there were no open recalls under the VIN. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 315,986.
NHTSA complaint #11516352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
The passengers airbag light keeps on turning on and off
NHTSA complaint #11453847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Lost control of my car my brakes either locked up or went out and steering wheel was hard to turn & it caused me to hydroplane and none of my airbags deployed
NHTSA complaint #11436867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Air bag indicator light is always on. Went to the Honda dealer (Auto NAtion Honda, Tucson) and was informed that there is a recall but the part was not available. So come back after the part. Came back today, and there was a new person, and was informed it wont be covered under the warranty, and needs to replace the driver's side seat belt wire harness and had to pay $235. There is a Safety Recall: Driver's Seat Position Sensor Harness Replacement service bulletin 07-002 for this wire harness but was informed does not cover my vehicle. I think this is the same issue, but why does not cover my vehicle? This is clearly Honda's fault.
NHTSA complaint #11425263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V182000 (AIRBAGS) The contact stated two days later on June 4, 2021, while driving 60 mph, when the driver-side airbag deployed independently. The contact stated unknown warning light was illuminated at the time. The contact stated she turned to the left and crashed into the guardrail until the vehicle came to a stop. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed needing a diagnosed testing to be performed on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.
NHTSA complaint #11420423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
My daughter was in a car accident 5/18/21 and totaled her car , airbags opened on sides and in seat but her steering wheel never opened . I have pictures of the car and even police officer , paramedic and tow guy said it seems strange that they did not open . She is very lucky to be ok but I am concerned that the steering wheel did not open . Maintenance was kept up on car along with inspections .
NHTSA complaint #11417792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
BOLSA DE AIRE
NHTSA complaint #11406746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
HI. I GOT AN ACCIDENT ABOUT 3 WEEK AGO. MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AT FRONT OF BUMPER AND THE AIRBAG DRIVER SIDE IS PULL OUT, BUT THE COST IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR REPAIR MY CAR. I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH AT THE MOMENT. CAN YOU HELP ME? PLEASE
NHTSA complaint #11355639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
IT SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG, BUT THE MECHANICS ARE SAYING THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, BUT THEY CAN NOT GET THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO GO OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11342442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
DEALERSHIP FAILED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AIRBAG INFLATOR AFTER I RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE. THEN PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THE SRS CODE THAT WAS SHOWING UP ON MY CAR AFTER INSTALLATION WAS THERE BEFORE SERVICE AND EVERYTHING WAS PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THEIR END.
NHTSA complaint #11318540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
PASSENGERS SIDE WINDOW MIRRORS NOT WORKING AND AIRBAG ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11306154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
MY AIRBAGS ARE OFF MY DOOR LOCK IS BROKE I TRIED TO LOCK THE CAR ONE DAY THE ALARM WENT OFF AND WHEN I TRIED TO PUT THE KEY IN THE DRIVER DOOR THE SPRING POPPED OUT SO I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO LOCK MY CAR . I PUT MY CAR IN THE SHOP AND ONCE I DID A FEW DAYS LATER THE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON.
NHTSA complaint #11302699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
WE BROUGHT THIS IN TO BOTH VERN EIDE HONDA, SIOUX FALLS, SD AND BROOKDALE HONDA, BROOKLYN PARK, MN. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF THIS IS NOT THE ORIGINAL AIRBAG AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THE CURRENT AIRBAG. SOMEHOW THIS INVESTIGATION BY BOTH DEALERSHIPS HAS NOT BEEN RECORDED IN THE SYSTEM. OUR UNDERSTANDING FROM BROOKDALE HONDA IS THAT PHOTOS OF THE INSTALLED AIRBAG WERE SENT TO HONDA CORPORATE AND NOTHING NEEDED TO BE DONE FURTHER. WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS GOING SO FAR AS TO RECEIVE THEM FROM THE DVS. PLEASE ASSIST. THE NUMBER AND FREQUENCY OF NOTIFICATION IS BECOMING ANNOYING SINCE THE CARE HAS BEEN IN TWICE TO HONDA FOR RECTIFICATION OF THE AIRBAG.
NHTSA complaint #11298596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED ACCIDENT. ACCORD REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG OF THIS VEHICLE WITH OFFER TO REMEDY HOWEVER HONDA TOLD ME THEY WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL AFTER THE FACT BECAUSE THE BAG ALREADY DEPLOYED. 4/13/2017 ACCIDENT IS RECORDED ON ILLINOIS MOTORIST REPORT #209078 FILED IN COOK COUNTY VIA SCHAUMBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT# 17-07912. AIRBAG STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO ANOTHER SAFETY RECALL NOT BEING HONORED - (FUEL PUMP ISSUE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING).
NHTSA complaint #11289386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND LEG DUE TO THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 297,371.
NHTSA complaint #11282596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. ITS BEEN 2 MONTHS NOW. I FEAR FOR MINE AND MY CHILD'S LIFE WHEN SEEING IT. APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS BUT I CAN'T FIND ANY SPECIFIC RECALLS FOR IT. HOW DO I GO ABOUT THIS?
NHTSA complaint #11270113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
I DONT KNOW IF MY VEHICLE HAVE A AIR BAG RECALL BECAUSE ITS SAYING 0 UNREPAIRED AND I'M CONFUSED IF I HAVE A RECALL OR NOT ON MY AIRBAG
NHTSA complaint #11270067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT IS CURRENTLY ON. LIGHT STAYS ON, ON THE DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11258471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
2005 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAGS SAFETY RECALLS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAVE BEEN TOO MANY RECALLS CONCERNING THE AIRBAGS.
NHTSA complaint #11254958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL".....I PURCHASED THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIT. I JUST HAD MY OIL CHANGED TODAY AND THE REPAIR SHOP ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS AN ERROR CODE WHICH MEANS DEFECTIVE AIR BAG. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOWED DEFECTIVE. YESTERDAY I RECEIVED 2 DIFFERENT EMAILS FROM NHTSA FOR 2 RECALLS (#19V499 AND #19V501). NO LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM HONDA YET BUT I HATE TO WAIT FOR A LETTER TO ARRIVE AS THAT COULD TAKE 60 DAYS, THEN WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE DEALER TO GET THE PARTS AND THEN GET AN APPOINTMENT. THIS SITUATION IS LIFE-THREATENING. IS THERE ANY WAY TO SPEED THIS PROCESS UP? ALSO THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT A LOT OF THE AIR BAGS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ARE NOW BEING RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #11229619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE HAD AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON FOR YEARS AND THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. EVERY TIME I CHECK FOR A RECALL AND MINE HAS NEVER HAD ONE, THEN WHY HAS MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON?
NHTSA complaint #11228720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY TO "SEARCH EVERY WIRE ASSOCIATED" WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH 2005'S MANUFACTURED 7/20/2004-10/8/2004 AND THEY WERE RECALLED. APPARENTLY, THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER FIXED AND MULTIPLE VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS. WHY HAS THE RECALL NOT BEEN EXTENDED TO ALL 2005'S? I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY EVERY TIME I DRIVE. I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR NOR CAN I JUST GO BUY A NEW CAR!
NHTSA complaint #11210154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS COMING ON AND WE FEEL IT IS DEFECTIVE OR RELATED TO THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11192170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY WENT INTO A DOWN SHIFT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH SPEED. RECALL # R89
NHTSA complaint #11191176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL: I PURCHASED FROM INDIVIDUAL KNOWING IT WAS A SALVAGE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, DID NOT KNOW THE AIR BAGS HAD BEEN REMOVED. WHILE IT IS COVERED BY RECENT RECALL HONDA AMERICA WILL NOT AUTHORIZE REPAIR DUE TO MISSING PARTS. UNSAFE CONDITION!
NHTSA complaint #11190576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY HONDA TO LESTER RAINES HONDA IN WV FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. TWO DAYS AGO MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY ART 10 NEAR HEARTS WV LET OFF THE GAS, TRIED TO BRAKE BUT LOST ALL CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL HEAD ON AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR IS TOTALED AND CURRENTLY AT ROBBIES WRECKER SERVICE TOW YARD AT BRANCHLAND WV
NHTSA complaint #11182001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE EXPERIENCED WITH THE AIR BAGS UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. FIRST TEAM HONDA (3444 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321, (757) 337-6597) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT, SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR KEPT FLASHING. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE INDICATOR WOULD TURN OFF, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REMEDY CAUSED A FAILURE THAT WAS NOT EXPERIENCED PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11172059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.