162 of the
700 complaints about the 2007 Honda Accord are about the
airbag system — 23% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
77,348 miles.
I got a notice on a recall again for the air bags for my Honda accord 2007 7GQU329. I have another issue with it my catalytic converter got stolen again and the 1st time the insurance covered it and it got stolen last week again and the insurance is telling me that it’s fraud and they will only cover it once. While this is an issue in my area stealing this parts now my car is totaled and undrivable.
NHTSA complaint #11654702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kansas City, KSCrash
AIR BAGS
After calling my local Honda dealership I was denied services. Due to my vehicles airbag already being deployed in an accident. Honda manger stated no work will be done since my vehicles already has deployed airbags. Would have been the case since I bought the car off a salvage auction, with the airbags deployed.
NHTSA complaint #11580819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,346 milesBronx, NY
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V182000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,346. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11579578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norristown, PA
AIR BAGS
In November 2019 my key fob became inoperable and I called a local Conicelli Honda dealer in Conshohocken, PA to see if they could replace it. They said they could replace it so I took my 2007 Honda Accord there to purchase a new key fob. When I spoke to the service person she informed me that I would have to get the airbag recall issue addressed also and that it would be no charge to have that done. So I agreed. Now years later I'm still receiving the airbag recall notices. Can you help me?
NHTSA complaint #11520722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murphysboro, ILCrash
AIR BAGS
Passenger side curtain air bag deployed and failed to inflate.
NHTSA complaint #11505898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Point, IA
AIR BAGS
I have taken my car for the airbag recalls in the past. A few weeks ago, after taking the car to a car wash, the airbag icon came on my dash. I had it put on a diagnostic machine and it showed AIR BAG:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. The local Honda dealership will not fix it unless I pay out of my pocket. I don't feel like I should have to pay for a repair and I'm concerned that the airbag won't deploy in an accident.
NHTSA complaint #11501507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albion, PACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact's boyfriend owned a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact was not aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving approximately 100 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a rollover accident. The contact stated that her seat belt was not latched and that she was ejected out of the vehicle through the front passenger’s side window. The contact stated that all the air bags deployed. The contact stated that her boyfriend sustained minor head injuries, and she required medical attention at the hospital for a 24-inch-long laceration on the right side of her body and a broken leg. The contact was also informed that she had a punctured lung. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and remained at the insurance company's tow yard. The vehicle was not deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11499360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Los Angeles, CACrash
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that an unknown air bag was replaced in a previous unknown recall. The contact stated that while she was driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn after exiting the freeway, the vehicle hydroplaned and soon after, the vehicle in front of her suddenly made a stop. The contact stated that she applied the brake pedal and they failed to respond in time, and she crashed into the vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy and that her seatbelt had not locked properly during the collision. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. There was no medical attention needed. The vehicle was not yet taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11493122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Decatur, AL
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as she no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
NHTSA complaint #11491774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Durham, NC
AIR BAGS
My car will not change gears I hear a funny noise when driving. I've already replaced the Oxygen Sensor and now something is going on with the transmission I don't think it's my transmission I think it's the power train module
NHTSA complaint #11487585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,178 milesBeaverton, OR
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,178.
NHTSA complaint #11478381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Los Angeles, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 60 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag was deployed without incident or warning. Her daughter pulled over once the failure occurred and was able to drive the vehicle home. Her daughter then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was provided a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was provided with a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11476132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ashburn, VA
AIR BAGS
Airbag light is on and caused a failed safety inspection. Dealer told me the SRS unit/controller/module needed to be replaced and will cost ~ $1k even though there is a bulletin (TSB 20-015) that a Honda representative said covers the problem. The Honda rep told this to the dealership Service Director on the phone with me on the phone with them, but now the dealership is telling me it isn't covered and they can't get the part, so this seems like an important safety issue - particularly if the part isn't available, suggesting many others are having the same problem - so maybe a recall is needed for this? I need to pass safety inspection in Virginia, but can't, and I'm not sure what to do. Thanks for any help. I called, but waited on hold for a long time and was then disconnected. Would like to hear back by email and phone call: [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11462260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reedley, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle hit a curb, and the air bags deployed upon impact. The steering wheel air bag hit the contact's face and injured her eyes and affected her hearing. The contact received medical treatment the following day. The contact was not aware if there was a police report. The vehicle was initially towed to the contact's residence and then towed to the insurance company's tow yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact later repurchased the vehicle from the tow yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
NHTSA complaint #11444717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fenton, MO
AIR BAGS
RECEIVED ATTACHED NOTICE THAT MY CAR HAS ONE OR MORE TAKATA INFLATORS THAT COULD CREATE A RISK OF INJURY. MY WIFE AND I STILL OWN THIS 2007 ACCORD AND IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #11388731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 197,000 milesOxford, AL
AIR BAGS
IGNITION DESTROYED
NHTSA complaint #11384480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tooele, UT
AIR BAGS
I CAN'T GET THIS DONE BECAUSE IT WILL TAKE AT LEAST HALF A DAY AT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABOUT 45 MILES FROM WHERE I LIVE (AND WORK) AND THEY DON'T OFFER REMOTE REPAIR. FORD DOES, BUT APPARENTLY HONDA DOES NOT, SO I CAN'T GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF. I AM UNABLE TO SPEND HALF OF A WORK DAY IN THE CITY SITTING AT A DEALERSHIP WAITING FOR MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11376321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami Beach, FL
AIR BAGS
ALL LATERAL AIR BAG EXPLODED BY ITSELF. I WAS DRIVING AT 25 MILES PER HOUR IN A CITY STREET AND I HEAR AN EXPLOSION AND I SAW SMOKE AND WEIR SMELL . NO ONE WAS AROUND . NO REASON TO EXPLODE . I STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT SAFE .
NHTSA complaint #11372503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE DROVE TO THE ER AND SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER RIGHT KNEE THAT WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V182000 (AIR BAGS) SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER SUPERIOR HONDA (4777 SPRING GROVE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45232;(513) 542-8000) AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *DT
NHTSA complaint #11366737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesBurlington, NC
AIR BAGS
CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING WARNING LIGHT FOR AIR BAGS. SOMETIMES IT STAYS ON AS I AM DRIVING, OTHERWISE IT WILL FLASH ON AND THEN TURN OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11327591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Cerrito, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V501000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V182000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11323516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesOcala, FLFire
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS DRIVEWAY AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE OVERNIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY THE FLAMES AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SMALL WINDOW WAS BROKEN. HOWEVER, THE OUTSIDE WAS NOT DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED THE NEXT MORNING AND CAME TO THE RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED HIM THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODING AND OF AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG MODULE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY WAS STILL SITTING IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11322347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plattsburgh, NY
AIR BAGS
IN 2015,AND 2019 I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM HONDA AND THE DMV RE: AIR BAG INFLATER FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. BOTH WERE REPLACED. THE DRIVERS SIDE ON 05/13/19 AS PER BULLETIN A19030B SER# 25082300733507, THE PASSENGER SIDE 07/01/15 BUL 15-041C SER# 25028180087416 BY DELLA HONDA PLATTSBURGH, NY 518 563-7686.
NHTSA complaint #11319361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,000 milesFullerton, CA
AIR BAGS
PASSENGERS AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON
NHTSA complaint #11310063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 197,000 milesMcminnville, TNCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE 2007 HONDA ACCORD WHEN HER VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR.THE DAUGHTER EXPERIENCED BACK STRAINS AND WHIP LASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE HOME ADDRESS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CRASH OCCURRED OCTOBER 23, 2019. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 197,000. BH
NHTSA complaint #11306316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 168,000 milesCollege Park, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V501000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED NALLEY HONDA (4197 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291) WHERE THE SEAT BELT WAS REMOVED FOR THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE AIR BAG REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
NHTSA complaint #11282124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesChester Springs, PA
AIR BAGS
WE WERE DRIVING, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOW PERMANENTLY LOCKED SO YOU CAN'T EVEN HAVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WAS NO COLLISION AND NOTHING IN THE ROAD THAT WE COULD HAVE HIT. WE HAD A LOCAL HONDA SERVICE MANAGER TAKE A LOOK AT IT BRIEFLY AND HE SAID HE COULDN'T SEE WHY THEY DEPLOYED.
NHTSA complaint #11280815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
AIR BAGS
THE SRS UNIT AND SEAT BELT LOCKING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE SRS UNIT AND SEAT BELT LOCKING UNIT THAT LOCKS THE SEAT BELT IN PLACE WHEN IT'S IN AN ACCIDENT ARE GIVEN CODES IN MY 2007 HONDA ACCORD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN 8 RECALLS ON THE 2007 HONDA ACCORDS REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE 2008 - 2009 HONDA ACCORDS SRS UNIT WHERE HONDA DID REPLACE THE SRS UNITS FOR FREE. THIS 2007 HONDA ACCORD WAS PURCHASE IN JULY OF 2007 AND BY JULY OF ANY YEAR THE NEXT YEARS MODELS ARE ALREADY OUT ON THE CAR LOTS AS WELL. SINCE 2008 HONDA ACCORDS WERE ALREADY ON THE LOTS THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE SAME SRS UNIT THAT WAS RECALLED IN THE 2008 - 2009 HONDA ACCORDS COULD BE IN MY 2007 ACCORD. THE HONDA SERVICE GUY WORKING MY TICKET ASKED WHEN WAS THE CAR IN A FRONT END COLLISION. MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A FRONT END CAR COLLISION. HE SAID THAT THIS IS USUALLY WHEN THESE CODES HAPPEN. THE CODES MEAN THAT THE AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED WHICH THEY HAVE NOT. MY MOTHER AND I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNERS AND I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY DRIVER. HONDA OF AMERICAN SAID "AT SOME POINT AND TIME THE OWNER HAS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS". I HAVE FOR ALL REPAIRS THAT HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE CAR, BUT WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND THEM STATING "THEY WOULDN'T HAVE REPLACED AIRBAGS IN A CAR WHEN THE AIRBAGS HAD NO CHANCE OF DEPLOYING". THAT IS EXACTLY THE CASE IN THIS INSTANCE. THE AIRBAG CODES WERE DISPLAYED AND DIAGNOSED BEFORE THE AIRBAGS WERE REPLACE WITH THIS LAST RECALL. AS LONG AS THE CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT IS DISPLAYED THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE HONDA SERVICE TECH SAID THIS. HONDA STATES "IF THEY GET ENOUGH COMPLAINTS AND COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE THEN THEY WILL REIMBURSE ME". HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE BEFORE THERE THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION TO SEE IF THE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11267807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, AL
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL ..
NHTSA complaint #11233302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesNorth Bergen, NJ
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIR BAGS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUDSON HONDA (6608 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD, WEST NEW YORK, NJ 07093, (855) 690-4635) AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER. DUE TO THE SCRAPES ON THE BUMPER, THE DEALER BLAMED THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER AND PROMISED A CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURER EVEN HUNG UP ON THE CONTACT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IN THE INTERIM, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY FUNCTIONING PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #11228713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.