Srs failed due to a faulty control unit.*mr the consumer requested possible warranty assistance for his automobile, which had two incidents where the restraint system failed due to a faulty control unit, the dealer replaced the unit, but the same problem occurred again. It's has now been diagnosed as a non functioning passenger side air bag. *cb
1996 Honda Accord airbags complaints
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Two major safety related problems regarding to the supplemental restraint system. In july 2000 the SRS system failed due to a faulty control unit. In july 2003 the system again failed and was diagnosed as a non-functioning passenger side air bag.
The ABS modulator failed due to a brake fluid leak. The air bag light came on and stayed on.
Without warning the air bag and the ABS light illuminated and stayed on the entire time the vehicle was in motion.
The ABS and air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who stated the ABS modulator, ABS accumulator, and the air bag controller unit had to be replaced. *jb
Abs and air bag safety system failed at the same time on a 1996 honda accord w/ 90,000 miles.
Srs light came on and will not go out. Car was taken to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer says SRS unit has internal failure, (code 8-5) needs replacing. Unit failure is not covered by manufacturer. There are several complaints similar to this one, why is honda not recalling this system?? Research shows many problems with air bag systems on this 1996 model.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board and stayed on.
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the air bags did not deploy.
Air bag light illuminated on the dashboard, vehicle was repaired 3 times for the same issue.*jb...
While sitting at an intersection waiting for the traffic light to change another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle from behind and driver's airbag didn't deploy. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.
The SRS light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to a personal mechanic who informed consumer that there was a computer glitch which needed to be dealt with by honda's service department. Consumer took the vehicle to the service department and the glitch was corrected. The light illuminated again and consumer was informed by a honda rep. That they did not correct the problem, they only reset the computer. *jg
Consumer states that air bag system failed and had to be replaced. Air bags have never deployed. Mr
Consumer states that air bag system failed and had to be replaced. Air bag has never deployed. Mr
Srs dash board light had been intermittenly staying on after engine start up. Turning off and on engine would cause light to go off. Two days ago, light stayed on and will not go off, while ingnition is on. System was scanned and code indicates air bag passive restraint controller has failed. Air bag system is inoperable. The air bag in this vehicle has never been activated. This appears to be a system defect since control unit has never had to be actuated. Honda should be asked to cover this item by recalling vehicle for this safety defect. Mr
Air bag light remains on while driving. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and had safety restraint system unit replaced. Manufacturer was notified. *ak the airbag light illuminated and the battery needed replacing. This vehicle was never involved in an accident.
Air bag light will come on. After taking vehicle to dealer, dealer noted that air bags may not deploy.
Consumer states the airbag light started to blink on and off, then it stayed on. Took to dealer and stated the SRS system needed to be replaced. Nlm
Customer was driving on a rough road approximately 30mph and air bag deployed for no reason. The insurance company will cover the damage to the car but not the replacement of the air bags. We're wanted to know if there are any recalls for the airbags and if there is someone we may contact to help our customer?
Air bag light will continuously come on and stay on while consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there could be a problem with the air bag. *ak.
While traveling a low speed both airbags deployed without an impact to vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
The vehicle is experiencing problems with the SRS control unit, the 1995 model vehicle was recalled, (96v‑217) consumer does not understand why his vehicles year was not recalled. Nlm
Srs light came on while driving. Took to dealer they could not find anything wrong, reset the system. While still at dealer start the car, and the SRS light stays on. They tell me it's a possible cable reel problem, when they take a look at it there isn't anything wrong. They reset the system, and made multiple test drives without the light coming on. Next time I start the car the light comes on. They have no idea what is wrong, but I can pay to have the airbag replaced, and the internal computer of the car replaced. I have yet to take it back since they don't know what is wrong.
Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
My dashboard light showing a problem with the airbag system went on. I took the car to a dealer for a diagnosis. They charged me $55.20. For the diagnosis and told me that the air bag on the passenger side had increased pressure and the system shut down. Neither airbag would deploy if I was in an accident. The charge to fix it was $1200 and it was not still under warrantee. I spoke with their customer service rep in chicago and he offred me $300 toward the repair and I then spoke to their customer service manager who uped the offer to half - $600. Everyone acknowledges that the system is a static system and there has been no wear and tear on the system. All involved say they have not seen it happen before, but they will not fix it under warrantee. The customer service manager told me it was because airbags are not a mandated safety item. This car has not been in an accident. The air bags have never deployed. There is no reason for the system to stop working, but it did. One other note is that the mileage reading on this car is 47147, however, the true mileage is approximately 62,000. The speedometer with the odometer had to be replaced at 16,000 miles because it malfunctioned.
Airbag light came on, not to dealer yet.
Consumer was involved in 40 MPH frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Air bag sensor light(SRS) remains on. There is no apparent reason for this defect.
About a year ago, the SRS light remained on after starting engine, mechanics reset the system which turned the light off, several weeks later light came back on, air bag sensor may be defective and would have to be replaced at owner expense. Cj
On 1/4/01 I was in a car accident that totalled my 1996 honda accord. The other vehicle ran a red light and I hit him broadside going about 30 m.p.h. The whole front end crunched like a can and my airbags did not deploy. I need to know why they di not deploy. When I purchased the car it was one of the safety features I thought I would have. My insurance premiums are lower due to this safety feature, but what good are they if they do not work, I feel I was lead into a false sense of security. I would appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide.
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