I recently purchased a used honda accord and noticed the SRS light was on. Subsequent research revealed that the control module is defective and honda does not cover its replacement. This is a safety issue, as the airbags will not deploy with the SRS light on. Honda should be responsible for this. Please issue a recall. This problem has been occurring for several years--obviously, they are not interested in meeting the safety standards that the federal safety agency or dot sets and do not care about the safety of their passengers. Please do something about this before people die unnecessarily.
1997 Honda Accord airbags complaints
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Airbag warning light is on. Due to a malfunction. Company refuses to repair. Honda co. They know that by law they need to repair this problem, because it is a safety issue, they want clients to repair their cars at owners expense breaking the law. The federal safety agency is not enforcing the law when they know honda co has to cover this type of repair.
Air bag malfunction light is on. This is a safety related defect. This puts the driver and passengers at risk of death and or serious injury. This falls under the federal safety agency list of safety related defects. This item needs to be corrected asap. The dealer refuses to repair at no cost to me. Also contacted american honda motor co. They stated that they will not cover any amount to fix the air bags. Even after I informed them that this was a serious safety issues plus in case of an accident I am at high risk of death or being critically injured. They have left me with out any other option but to file this complaint. I hope that they will follow the federal safety agency procedures by doing what the law requires and stop ignoring there responsibility to correct critical safety related defects.
Srs computer failed. Air bag system will not operate. Dealer advised that the defect is in the computer module.
The SRS light in the consumer's 1997 honda accord illuminated. The mechanic determined that the air bag failed and needed to be replaced. *ts
Srs light on 1997 honda accord coming on. Diagnosed for $85. Battery replaced. A week later it came back on and stayed on. After another $85, told that SRS system is bad, and it will be $830 to replace. I see on the internet that this is a common problem, and learn that the replacement part is upgraded. I bought the honda because of its high reliability and would appreciate being refunded by honda.
Consumer SRS light came on and air condition was leaking. *ts the consumer contacted the dealer about the air bag light. She made an appointment and was told that it would take 7-10 days for the part to arrive. When the AC leaked the carpet, front and rear, became soaked.
Dt: the SRS air bag control module failed, however, the light illuminated in early february 2005. Brought vehicle to dealer, and dealer diagnosed it as a defective control module. Consumer stated this was a common problem. No replacement because it would cost $800. *ak
While driving driver side air bag deployed. Vehicle was not involved in any type of collision, did not run over anything in the road. However, consumer sustained knee, neck, and back injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Consumer noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the control module needed to be reset, and reset it three times. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the control module needed to be replaced. *ak
Consumer noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the control module needed to be reset, and reset it on three different visits to the dealership. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the control module needed to be replaced.
The vehicle had a defective air bag module which caused the SRS light to illuminate. *nm *tc
While driving 5 MPH, the front air bags inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
S.r.s light malfuncting on 97 honda accord and honda motor company refuses to acknowdledge it has a problem with this system. Articles on the internet report that honda airbags at times do not deploy when involved in accidents where they should have. Honda motor company states in the owners manual that this system does not require maintenance and that be checked in 10 years. I feel the the honda motor company should held accountable for this problem and made liable to repair this safety problem when contacted.
The air bag module failed causing the sensor light to stay on. The consumer was concerned that the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak *sc the vehicle had an engine oil leak, the dealer replaced the valve cover gasket.
The SRS light in my 1997 accord wagon is on for the second time. The first time honda simply turned it off (and charged me). Now I will be paying $1,000 to have the system replaced. This seems to be very common in hondas and it is something that the dealer should pay for or have honda recall. I have always been satisfied with honda - this is my third honda - and it will surely be my last.
The complaint is regarding the SRS module. The unit malfunctioned, giving a red dashboard alarm light. The local honda dealer attempted to reset the trouble light, but couldn't. The dealer indicated the part number on my service invoice as honda part # 06772-sv4-a71 for a 1997 honda accord. I queried several salvage yards for a used part as the oem part was in excess of $500. I was sent the SRS module from a salvage yard only to discover that the SRS module was indeed from a 1997 honda, however, my SRS module (the original defective SRS module) was from a 1996 honda.obviously, I purchased a new 1997 honda with a 1996 electronic part. This part was or could have been on the shelf for about 2 years before it was installed in my vehicle. My SRS part number taken from my vehicle has part # model 77960-sv4-a93. What is a 1996 part doing in my "new" 1997 vehicle? Moreover, this is a critical safety issue that is a direct reflection on life or death..............namely mine and my family. Electronic parts are not like engine parts that have indefinite shelf life. A crank shaft can sit on a shelf for 30 years and still work properly when installed. Try the same thing with an electronic component. Thanks, steve chludzinski.
Srs light came on twice, with no problem found, needed to be reset by dealer at at cost of $60.00 each time. Third time light came on, taken to dealer to have it reset, told the control unit is bad requiring replacement at $800 +. Told the airbag may not deploy in an accident or may deploy without being in an accident. No recall or service bulletins found dealing with this issue.
Srs light is on, 2nd occurrence. Reset at dealer first occurrence after collision, (air bag did not deploy). Second occurance, came on without collision.
My SRS has come on for the third time in my car. The dealer told me while the SRS light is on, the air bags won't deploy in the event of an accident. The first two times this has happen, the dealer reset the light. They told me it would cost $800 to fix. I don't have $800 sitting around, therefore I had them reset the light. This is a major safety concern honda needs to address. I bought a car with air bags, and right now my air bags won't deploy. If the seatbelts in my car are covered under a lifetime warranty then why aren't the air bags (it's all part of the SRS). I have done absolutely nothing to the car to cause this. I don't feel I should have to sacrifice my life as well as any of my passenger's lives because I don't have $800 to fix honda's problem. I've checked other resources on the internet and have found numerous honda owners with the same problem. I think this should prompt an immediate recall.
I have honda accord 1997 v6 model and have continuous problem with SRS light. I have spent hundreds of dollars to fix this problem and in the end I am told about computer replacement need which costs $750. I am driving with SRS light on all the time. My car has never been in accident and airbags were never deployed. Today I saw same complaints on your web site.was there any solution found for this complaint please help me what can I do to fix this SRS problem in my car. Your help will be greatly appreciated.my car VIN is [xxx]. *ak updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer complained about air bag light coming on/off. Vehicle was assessed by honda. The control unit in the steering malfunctioned, thus disabling the air bags to function properly.
As others have stated, the SRS light recently came on for no apparent reason. My 97 accord lx wagon has 72000 miles. This same problem happened a year ago (at about 65,000), and I paid about $40 to have them check it out, and reset the light. They said nothing was wrong with the air bag system. This shouldn't be an expense the owner should have to bear. Obviously, I am not alone in having this problem.
Srs warning light came on and remains on.
The "SRS" light has repeatedly come on. Honda service says the sensor/module is bad and needs to be replace at a cost of $715.00. The air bags have never been deployed. Honda should warrant this safety equipment item at no cast to the owner. The warning light is currently "on" and cannot be reset according to honda service department.
Srs light/sensor unit. We own a 1997 accord. In 2002, the SRS light came on, and we brought it to honda dealer. They were able to get the light to turn off. The light came on again recently, and as last year they were able to turn the light off. They said if it comes on again, we will have to replace the defective sensor for $825. Well, a week later, the light came on again. We only have 39k miles on the car. According to honda, it's not the age, or mileage, but how many times you start your vehicle that wears away at this expensive unit. I probably start my car 2 times a day, sometimes less. If we don't replace the unit. In the event of an accident, the air bags will not deeply (according to honda). Numerous honda owners have been faced with this problem. Why are honda owners being sacked with the cost of a defective part? What is being done to make this part more durable? My friend bought a new 2002 odyssey, and already had the light go on after 7 months. Obviously, not much has changed.
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the driver and passenger side air bags were found to be defective. *ak
Air bag are defect. Also the transmission was defective until we paid $800.00 to repair it.
The SRS warning light came on at about 107000 miles. It was checked and reset at honda service. Within 100-200 miles it came on again. When taken to honda service for the next oil service the light-on was checked again and could not be reset. I was told the sensor needed to be replaced at a cost of $715.00. Needless to say, I am driving with the light on. I bought the veh. New and it has never been in an accident. Replacement of parts for normal wear and tear is understandable, but not for parts that are never activated. This should be a honda responsibility. I am not sure if the air bags will deploy if I am in an accident and the light is a constant nusance. I have aslo had the service engine on light reset a number of time during ownership with no fault present. The day I was at honda service there were 2 other owners requesting service for a SRS on light. Jenkins and wynne honda of clarksville, tn services my veh. (931‑647‑3353) .
The air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the air bags will not deploy without a new computer system. *jb
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