The contact owns a 1999 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was high resistance in the front driver's side air bag due to the air bag connector failure. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
1999 Honda Accord airbags problems
74 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 109,000. 32 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 74
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 109,000
- crashes
- 32
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal26
- Frontal: sensor/control module4
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module1
At what mileage
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Honda Accord airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda Accord airbags
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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 1999 Honda Accord owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The SRS light indicator is lit showing airbag malfunction unbreaks there is a 10 or clip where the brake pad is located that is broken and leaves the break end break mode leaving my brake lights on after engine shut off
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 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. The dealer sunnyside honda (7700 pearl rd, middleburg heights, oh 44130, (440) 243-5577) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My vehicle was in the left turn lane waiting for the light to turn green. I went and didnt realize the far right lane was for parking only on a 1 way street left headed east it was a 1 way with 2 lanes moving forward a 1 lane next to the curb where vehicles park in front of there residents. I slammed into the back of the parked white chevy truck. My vehicle came to a sudden stop forcing my body forward towards the windshield. My seatbelt only restrained my body so far so I used my foot to apply the brake. My cars passenger side air bag did deploy but the drivers side did not. My vehicle needed to be towed because it was not drivable. I then later had a friend drive me to the emergency room. I didnt want to go by ambulance due to pandemic in place. About 2 to 3 weeks later I recieved the recall letter in my mailbox. Since the accident I have been unable to work or even daily functions. I have a crushed heel and unable to walk. Sever pain and swelling. My life has completely changed.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, when the front driver side tire blew out and she lost control of the vehicle and impacted another vehicle. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy completely. The contact sustained injury her left shoulder with the seat belt. The contact stated did seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to her residence after the accident. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and had the air bags and tire were replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (airbags) on 10/21/2020. The contact still had not contact dealer or manufacturer regarding the letter. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an unknown local dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Honda-suzuki motorcycles of opelika (1110 frederick ave, opelika, al 36801) was contacted and confirmed parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 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 ourisman honda in bethesda (4800 bethesda ave, bethesda, md 20814; (301) 656-1000) where it was confirmed that 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 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. Southeastern honda (3125 us-1, palm bay, fl 32905) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not 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 1999 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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called flow honda in winston salem (2600 peters creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc, 27127) and was informed parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that part would be available march of 2021. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated honda dealer made repairs on oct 2020.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Accord airbags
Does the 1999 Honda Accord have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 74 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Honda Accord, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Accord airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 109,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 Honda Accord problems
Electrical 388Transmission 246Engine 172Body 69Acceleration 51Brakes 49Seats 42Suspension 38Fuel system 24Steering 24Seat belts 22Tires 18Lights 17Visibility 17Locks 15Driver assistance 6Wheels 2
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