2004 Honda Accord: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Dec 26, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · AL

UNKNOWN - I have a 2004 Honda Accord which indicates an airbag issue. The seat belt buckles but the light stays on. Many 2004 Accords were in a recall over SRS but my VIN did not show as part of the recall. The dealer says the seat sensor is bad but they are not making the part any longer. What should I do. I guess the maker should replace with a new system.

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · IL

Driver seatbelt does not buckle, parking brake malfunction with brake light on, air bag light on.

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Seat belts · 145,000 miles · MI

On october 25, 2020, the bolt holding the drivers seatbelt unscrewed itself during normal use, stripped the bolt threads, and failed. It appears to have been in a position to fail for many miles. If an accident had occurred, the seatbelt would not have worked. The seatbelt components are mandated under 49 cfr 571.209. I have attached photos of the seatbelt buckle bolt. I have a simple solution to prevent this from occurring in the future, however, I can't seem to find anyone who cares about the technicalities. It would be great to speak with an engineer about this. The honda dealer and customer service rep were worthless. They refused to sell me a replacement part unless I signed a liability waiver. I of course refused, because they have the liability. I guess they didn't like it when I told them they had a legal responsibility to provide the part and that I directed them to pick up the phone, call the production plant, and have the person sitting next to the bucket of bolts send me a replacement bolt...so I could install it myself. I purchased a 7/16-20 unf bolt through mcmaster carr and had to turn a new shoulder on a lathe. It's not as good as the proper shoulder bolt, but it is safe right now. Are there any avenues through the federal safety agency that would allow me to provide a solution to honda, and to get a proper replacement bolt? It's a dangerous situation that is likely to manifest during a traffic crash.

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 2,000 miles · GA

My airbag light on the dashboard has stayed on all of the time since 2008. Not sure of exact date. Airbag light goes off on occasion but most of the time the airbag light stays on. I've never got a recall notice on this issue. I've checked my VIN when there's a recall on airbags for my year 2004 honda accord ex and it never shows that my 2004 honda accord ex has a recall issue with airbags. My airbag comes on when I start up the vehicle, sitting still or driving on the roadway. I've also noticed that sometimes when I'm driving the shoulder seat belt on the driver side will lock up on me constantly. I'm afraid the shoulder belts going to lock up on me while driving and cause me to have an accident because I'm being held tight against the seat belt.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL

Srs light comes on and seat belt buckle needs to be removed and replaced and steering column needs to come off to figure out why light continues to come on. Seems like this is happening to many other 2004 honda accords and needs to be addressed. I'm told my air bags won't deploy until it is fixed.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 88,000 miles · VA

I noticed that the SRS light was intermittently illuminating on the dashboard of my 2004 honda accord. It turns out that the driver's side seat belt buckle switch is defective, according to the dealer. Honda states in their seat belt limited warranty: time period: this warranty continues for the useful life of the vehicle warranty coverage: honda will repair or replace, at its option, any honda seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. This includes all parts and labor charges. My honda dealer (fairfax honda 703‑934‑8500) informed me that this wasn't under warranty because the component needing repair was an electrical component. However, the honda warranty clearly states any honda seat belt component, and does not differentiate between electrical and mechanical components. Furthermore, because of this defective component, the air bag system will fail to deploy properly in an accident. I feel that since honda has instituted a lifetime warranty on any seat belt component failure, they should have to repair this defect without any charge to me. I would appreciate the federal safety agency looking into this matter.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 161,910 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated when the consumer hit a bump in the road. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags), but the remedy failed. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light continued to illuminate after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,247. Also, the battery was replaced and there was an issue with the driver's side seat belt buckle. Updated 10/26/15.*jb....updated 11/02/15*bf ...updated 03/19/18*jb... Consumer stated faulty cable reel replaced per ahm updated 05/16/18

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 68,293 miles · FL

Air bag warning light stayed on for sometime before I could get an appointment at a repair shop. Auto repair mechanic explained that the driver side air bags would not function due to a faulty driver side seat belt buckle. Buckle was replaced on 12/17/14 & air bags were enabled.

Filed Jan 27, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 72,031 miles · VA

There are plenty of online posts regarding the SRS light intermittently coming on in honda vehicles. Dealership stated that problem was due to a faulty sensor inside the seat belt buckle. Considering the magnitude of reports, there should've been a recalled issued. Although the new car warranty booklet clearly states on page 31 that there is lifetime coverage of any seat belt component "that fails to function properly during normal use," honda has refused to honor it per conversation w/[xxx] @ 800‑999‑1009 on 1/23/13 @ approximately 9:05am et. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Seat belts · 38,856 miles · CA

My 2004 honda accord ex started illuminating the air bag on the instrument panel. Honda replaced the left front seat belt buckle set nh361 [part # 04816-sda-a72zb] and the SRS code 61010 cleared. The seat belts were covered by a lifetime warranty.

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Airbags, Seat belts · 117,000 miles · TX

2004 honda accord has an intermittent problem with the drivers seat belt. A contact in the seat belt latch is causing the air bag system to malfunction. My local honda dealership stated that the air bag will not function with this problem. An internet search shows many honda?s with the same problem. This problem in the seat belt disables the air bag and also disables the seat belt warning light which warns the driver if the seat belt is not latched. The honda warranty states that ??any honda seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use? Is covered by a lifetime warranty. However, honda is refusing to replace the seat belt latch under warranty.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 39,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and jumped over two curbs and a bush. The vehicle finally came to a stop when it crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact had her foot on the brake pedal during the acceleration. The air bags failed to deploy. The occupant seated in the passenger seat sustained lower back injuries because the seat belt failed to restrain the passenger and the contact. The vehicle is currently being repaired at a body shop and will be taken to the honda dealer to be diagnosed. Police report number 07171505 was filed with the cochie county sheriff's department. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 39,000. The consumer stated the air bag light had illuminated, however there was no air bag deployment. Updated 10/10/07.