Srs light is on, 2nd occurrence. Reset at dealer first occurrence after collision, (air bag did not deploy). Second occurance, came on without collision.
1997 Honda Accord: airbags did not deploy in a crash
11 of the 459 complaints about the 1997 Honda Accord describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
In a short distance the vehicle is likely to have accelerated out of control, jumped a concrete curb, and struck a tree. The deceased had a broken ankle, which was likely caused by attempting to brake. Other injuries included broken jaw and sever internal injuries. The air bags did not deploy since the car had previously been in a side impact accident. However the car was driven by me and my wife for over 25k miles during which time we had no problems. Recently there was a claim stating a similar problem with a run-away honda accord accelerating out of control and I believe my wife's accident was due to the same problem. Please contact me with any information you can. Thank you, [xxx] dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I want to know why airbags did not deploy.
Was traveling 25-30mph when another vehicle sideswiped honda on driver's side. Air bag light came on after accident, but air bags did not deploy.light was not on prior to accident.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which driver's air bag did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Consumer states air bag warning light (SRS) came on and stayed on, vehicle was taken in to dealership to be inspected and consumer was advised by mechanic that there had been an internal failure to the air bag system and if an accident was to occur the air bags would not deploy, mechanic also advised consumer that there was a national back order for the needed part, and was not sure when part would be available.
Vehicle was coming to stop when it was rearended and pushed into another vehicle, then hitting a guardrail where no airbag deployed. Also, driver's seat collapsed, falling backward where a child car seat was locatated, vehicle is a total loss.
Consumer was rear ended by someone and the airbags did not deploy. Consumer feels this could have caused bodily harm.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph, and the air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.
When driving between 35 MPH and 40 MPH stopped at a traffic light where there was an accident already, and consumer saw vehicle that stopped in front of his vehicle and couldn't stop on time. Consumer's air bag did not deploy. Dealer was contacted.
Vehicle stopped; cherokee rearended accord; window shattered; accord rearended vehicle in front & upon impact air bags did not deploy. Css in rear occupied but not hurt. Vehicle totaled.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Honda Accord no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Honda Accord?
11 of 459 owner complaints about the 1997 Honda Accord (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Honda Accord?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Honda Accord
Airbag light 83Stalling 28ABS 17Seat belt 16Ball joint 13Adaptive cruise 11Check engine light 11Sudden acceleration 11Transmission failure 9Loss of power 8Brake failure 6Door locks 6Slipping 6
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