1997 Honda Accord seat belts problems

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Electrical, Seat belts · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch in place without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key disengaged while in the on position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Seat belts · 405,000 miles · CA

I had filed a report with the bar about a seat belt on the driver side of my honda accord starting to frey and they had spoke with honda in poway ca and they will not cover the seat belt because it is not broken. To me it seems like a safety issue because if I am involved in an accident will the seat belt be working 100%? There are tear marks on the belt were it clicks to the belt buckle and I feel this is not safe. I feel honda should cover this.

Filed Aug 5, 2012 · Seat belts · IL

One of the seat belt at the back doesnt retract. Its just dangling. I have hardly used this seat belt however when used sparingly the seat belt got stuck didnt retract.

Filed May 23, 2004 · Seat belts · OH

This is a general complaint for the front seat belt buckles used on a wide variety of honda vehicles over multiple production years being able to unlatch during a collision. To keep this complaint form brief, only the main topics will be discussed. The defect consists of the seatbelt failing to fully latch in place if a small amount of a beverage (usually soda pop) is spilled into the seatbelt housing. After drying, the beverage residue becomes sticky and the design of the seatbelt buckle prevents the buckle from latching securely. The failure mode can be either the seatbelt not latching at all or the buckle giving a 'false latch' condition meaning that the seatbelt tongue clicks and seems to hold in place normally to the occupant but if pulled firmly it will release. Obviously, this is a major safety concern to occupants. Honda has known about this defect and even has returned warranty parts (estimate over 1000 failures have been returned by customers) that it has categorized as bsr (brown sticky residue). This problem goes back at least as far as 1994 (with the 1994 style design being especially prone to this failure). As stated, honda has received many failures of this type back but has taken no action to correct the problem. It is unknown how many people may have been wearing their seat belt but when in a collision it unlatched and allowed them to be injured. Furthermore, with honda placing a cupholder just inches away from the seatbelt buckle (and with the buckle designed in a funnel shape), it is obvious that honda knew beverages would be in close proximity to the buckle. This is a very serious problem and I hope that an investigation will be conducted to help save lives. Forcing honda to present the information about the warranty claims it has received for seat belt buckles over the past several years would show that honda has known of the defect but has taken no steps to correct it or inform its customers of the danger.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Seat belts · VA · crash

Vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, rear lap belt unbuckled where an unoccupied child restraint was located. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Seat belts · TX

Front and rear shoulder belts fail to properly retract, causing inadequate protection when belts are needed. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. *ak the rear seat belt is not usable at all and the driver seat belt does not retract properly.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Seat belts · OK

Passenger's front seat belt buckle will not stay fastened. Belt will lock but can easily become undone. Dealer will be contacted.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Seat belts · IL

Driver's seat belt buckle will not release from locking mechanism, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Seat belts · OR

Seat belt not long enough for my daughter in law to use. Contacted dealer. Was told honda doesn't make extentions like ford does. Can you help with this?

Filed Mar 19, 2000 · Seat belts · VA

The seat belt is not big enough. The dealer has inform me that honda does not have an extension for the seat belt, it is illegle to drive anywhere but my state without the seat belt fasten.