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1996 Honda Accord airbags problems

109 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 111,504. 26 crashes reported.

owner complaints
109
of this car's complaints
23%
typical mileage
111,504
crashes
26
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    39
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    11
  • SRS malfunction warning lamp/light
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Accord airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Honda Accord airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 55No deployment 16

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 4, 2023 · Airbags · 100,100 miles · WV

The contact owns a 1996 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the SRS unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,100.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

SRS My safety and other person in my car in case of accident worries no air bag protection in case of accident.. YES. Diamond Valley Honda code 7-2 need to start with replacing SRS unit, 2 to 3 wks. to repair meanwhile no transportation. Who knows what els entails. NO not that I know of. It’s in the hands of Diamond Valley Honda Hemet, CA YES warning light yesterday 7/13/2022 coming from my doctor office Wildomar, CA.

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · GA

Air bag doesn't work SRS red light is on on dashboard

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 200,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Takata inflators & safety belt failed on impact in motion on the highway.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

1996 honda accord ex-l. Consumer writes in regards to airbags in vehicle did not deploy after accident. *as

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Airbags · LA · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. I was in a accident on sycamore street in baton rouge louisiana on 1/3/18 and a piece of metal shard punctured my leg and fracture my tibia. I was treated for contusions of chest wall also at ochsner on o'neal lane . I'm currently on bedrest and have to remain of my leg and can't return to work until I have a follow-up on 1/9/18. I really would like to attend to this matter as soon as possible , thank you and have a blessed day

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Airbags · MN

Takata recall notice was sent to me on 10/31/2017. I key in my VIN and it meets the airbag recall or replace requirement. I then following the online instruction and call a local honda authrized dealer. They answered my call and check the VIN to see if my 1996 honda 2 door hatchback accord meets the airbag replacement. They told me that my vehicle does not meet the airbag replace/recall service. I am filing this complaint to bring the attention to the federal safety agency regarding this safety issue.

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Airbags · NV

Air bag light comes on, won't go off. This has been going on since april 2016. Light comes on when car is started, and stays on while driving till car is turned off. I read this is an ongoing thing. Why isn't there a recall on this problem? The cost to have this fixed is half the value of what the car is worth.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Airbags · TX

Takata recall 1996 honda accord lx VIN # [xxx] my vehicle is a 1996 honda accord lx and is not among those recalled. It does have a takata airbag: passenger side. Takata part #06780-sv1-a82zb. I believe the car may also have a takata airbag on the driver's side, but have not been able to obtain that info conclusively. I have read the expert report about the cause(s) of the takata airbag malfunctions. Http://wpdown1.com/doc/pdf/download/www__safercar__gov--rs--takata--pdfs--expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf it is extremely frustrating to be unable to determine why my vehicle is not part of the recall. The federal safety agency representatives (888‑327‑4236) have not been able to provide any information. Neither has honda. Honda's main customer service # 800‑999‑1009 representatives looked up my VIN # and found nothing there about airbag manufacturer. They claim no takata airbags were installed by honda prior to year 2000. Other honda dealer representatively records demonstrate otherwise and provided the part # for the passenger side airbag (listed above). (also various web pages indicate that honda began using takata airbags in the early 1990's.) my vehicle is in top condition, has fewer than 50,000 miles, new paint, new other things so I am reluctant to stop driving it - at least until I can determine 1. Whether my vehicle has one or two takata airbags. (honda reps are contradictory and confused about this.) 2. Why my vehicle (with at least one takata airbag) is not part of the recall. 3. What my options are. (I would hope that since 1996 vehicles are apparently not required by law to have airbags, one option available to me would be to just have the airbags removed.) if you could answer any or all of the above questions, particularly questions 1 and 2 - or direct me to someone who can, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 5, 2016 · Airbags · MD

Takata recall. I have a 10 year old honda accord that is well within the danger zone for recall for airbag failure. Todays washington post says takata admits the problem and says it will recall 40 million affected vehicles. I should be high on the priority list can you help me assure this?.

Questions about the 1996 Honda Accord airbags

Does the 1996 Honda Accord have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Honda Accord, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Honda Accord airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 111,504 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda Accord airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have bad airbags?

The Honda Accord model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (454 complaints), 2001 (407 complaints) and 2008 (379 complaints).

Other 1996 Honda Accord problems

Engine 97Brakes 82Electrical 40Acceleration 29Transmission 27Visibility 22Tires 21Body 19Seat belts 17Locks 13Steering 13Fuel system 11Suspension 11Lights 5Seats 3Wheels 1

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