The contact owns a 1998 Honda Accord Sedan. The contact stated stopped at a traffic light, a second vehicle crashed full onto the rear bumper of her vehicle. The contact stated that her trunk and side rear panels were crushed. The contact stated that the second vehicle crashed her vehicle twice in the rear due to the second vehicle had still been accelerating. The second impact sent the contact's vehicle forward, a second time, into the street curb. The front bumper and the driver-side front tire suffered damage. The bumper was crushed and the driver-side tire had been deflated. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact said she hit the steering wheel with her chest and was rendered unconscious, she had bruises on both feet, shins, and knees. The contact had not been able to move her arms without pain and had pain in her chest, and collar bones. The contact thinks she had hit the side and roof of her vehicle with her head because the top of her head and the left side hurt. The contact stated that her son was bruised on both legs, knees, and shins. She said that he had back pain as well. The contact and son were driven by a friend to the Emergency Room. There were no police on the scene. The second vehicle, which was a light truck, had suffered no damage and drove away. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
1998 Honda Accord airbags problems
79 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,281. 45 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 79
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 103,281
- crashes
- 45
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal26
- Frontal: sensor/control module3
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Accord airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Honda Accord airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details
What 1998 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Honda refuses to replace recalled airbags. I've been trying for a year and even when they "order" the part they don't have it when I arrive. This has happened repeatedly. I was in a car accident today and the airbags didn't deploy and they should have. After reading all the online complaints I feel lucky they didn't deploy and extract flying metal pieces. Its inexcusable to have a recall and then refuse to fix the problem. Honda's negligence could have cost me my life today. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
I was in a bad accident I was in the far right lane on the highway I'm going 55mph someone jumped in front of me I used my breaks then my car jerked right into the other person car causing my car to spin around 2 time on a 6 lane highway . The airbag never deployed the staring wheel was not turning lots of fluids leaking out of it but it was always jerking for some reason even when the mechanic says that's natural..
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called huggins honda (7551 ne loop 820, north richland hills, tx 76180, (855) 902-9103) and was informed that parts were not yet available, and placed on a waiting list. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that upon making a left turn at 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle head on at approximately 60 MPH. The air bags did deploy upon impact but failed to inflate as needed. Due to the air bag failure, the contact was airlifted to the hospital where she was treated for a broken right rib, a fractured left fibula, and other severe injuries to her left leg and arm that required surgery. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic after being deemed totaled at the scene. Later on, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) which she then linked to her failure. The manufacturer was notified of the matter and was informed that a representative would call her back; the contact had yet to hear from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.*dt
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to scholfield honda (7017 e kellogg dr, wichita, ks 67207; (316) 688-6400) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact called the wilde honda dealer located at 1603 e moreland blvd, waukesha, wi 53186, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *bf
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags). The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called don ayres honda (4740 lima rd, fort wayne, in 46808, (260) 484-0551) who stated that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I received a letter from honda early this year reporting that the airbags in the 1998 accord are not safe and must be replaced. After multiple calls to them to schedule the repair all they tell me is that the parts needed are not available. I depend on this car to get me to work each day and cannot stop using it. What other options do I have?
Questions about the 1998 Honda Accord airbags
Does the 1998 Honda Accord have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Honda Accord, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Honda Accord airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,281 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda Accord airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 1998 Honda Accord problems
Electrical 308Transmission 277Engine 152Fuel system 82Body 76Acceleration 67Suspension 62Brakes 51Seat belts 29Steering 29Visibility 27Seats 25Tires 23Lights 10Wheels 8Locks 7Driver assistance 2
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