Airbag warning light on dash is on and won't go off. Honda dealer states I must pay $125 to have it tested. If test shows it is caused by seat belt problem, cost will be waived, otherwise I must pay for both the diagnostic test and the repair.
2006 Honda Accord airbags complaints
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Airbag warning lamp on dashboard began to light up sporadically. Later in the month the car was taken for routine maintenance at a certified honda dealer, it was explained that there is a problem with the driver side airbag and the light indicated a problem which prevents the mechanics from knowing if the airbag will deploy in the event of an accident. This defect is only covered for honda accord v6 models 2001-2005 and has a quoted repair of $700-900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and the air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic was unable to locate a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 10/24/2014*lj updated 4/17/15
2006 honda accord. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag issues. *smd the consumer was informed, the air bag issue, did not included his model, because it was not registered or first sold in one of the humidity states.
Dear sir or madam, the air bags (driver and passenger side) deployed on my 2006 honda accord at less than 10mph with my seat belts on resulting in scratches on my left front bumper (no other visible hard impact damage). This incident occurred while performing a slow turn into a parking lot spot. I had contacted both honda USA and my local dealership expressing my concern that once repaired, the air bags could again unintentional deploy while driving the car. Honda USA asked me to take car to local honda dealer for inspection and evaluation. I brought my car at honda dealer but they said they were not equipped with skill and tools to inspect and evaluate and stated that I should go to a third party collision shop. I contacted honda USA again and they asked me to go to my insurance company to determine if a defect is present. I believe those are unacceptable and surprising suggestions. It is my believe that honda has a major defect in the air bag sensor and does not wish to investigate and/or acknowledge culpability in a defective safety component. Requesting to advise me on how should I proceed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Jcc
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling 40 MPH, she was involved in a crash where only one air bag deployed. A police report was filed and the driver sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 08/11/14
On the morning of 1/28/2013 at approximately 7:30am cst, I walked out to my car to start it. When I turned the key, the passenger side curtain air bags deployed. Since it was -12f outside, I figured there was some sort of mechanical failure and honda would cover it. I called honda of lisle, il and they asked that I bring it in for diagnostics. I dropped the car off thursday morning and later they called and said they found scrapes under the car and that the computer returned SRS codes that indicated a collision took place. I told them that there have only been two incidents with the car, neither of which required any body work. We ran over a very deep pothole in 2006, which required the rim to be replaced. In 2007 (or possibly 08), I fell into the rear passenger side quarter panel while attempting to roller blade for the first time and dented it. Because the scrapes that he described seem to have been in the exact same area as where we hit the pothole, I figured they must have come from that. They told me their zone manager from honda america needed to investigate the issue further and would be in the next day (friday) and that they would contact me with the results. On friday, I spoke to my service advisor and he informed me that the zone manager denied my claim due to his belief that a collision had taken place and because my car is out of warranty. On monday, 2/3/2013, I called honda of lisle again and spoke with the general service manager, [xxx] . After explaining my situation to him, he said there is nothing he can do and that covering the expense is up to the discretion of the zone manager. I then called honda corporate, only again to be denied, given the same reason. I am now stuck with a car with deployed airbags that are going to cost over $2,000 to repair. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My car crashed into several wooden posts where the entire front end was damaged including the frame and my air bags never deployed. The car was totaled and I suffered injuries which required medical treatment. I informed american honda of this issue on 2 seperate occasions and not once did they mention about looking into a possible defect in their vehicle.
My car crashed into several wooden posts where the entire front end was damaged including the frame and my air bags never deployed.
Airbag light stayed on without accident. I brought it to dealership and they did a diagnostic scan. The guy said driver positon sensor harness is broken. I researched this problem and its look like this a common problem with honda. I called honda and they said the VIN is not included in the recall. Honda must be increase the scope of the recall!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of her vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was completely destroyed and the driver sustained injuries to the head and spine. Both the manufacturer and dealer were contacted but neither provided any assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 10/29/13
My husband was on his way home when his left turn light turned green. A lady ran the red light and t-boned our car. The car is totaled. My husband suffered injuries, was knocked out and has concussion. Not one of the air bags went off and our car was loaded with bags in front and back seats. It is the reason why we purchased the car. We called "honda america" and all they did was listen and told us to contact our dealer where we purchased the car to have them look at it. The dealer laughed and told us they have nothing to do with the manufacturing of the car. Honda america told us to also have our insurance company figure out when happened. We talked to our insurance company and they said they could wrap the honda and send it to honda america, "but" honda america said they don't have a place for the honda to be looked at. "honda america" needs to take responsibility!!!! Called an accident attorney to deal with honda america.
My SRS light indicating a malfunctioning of the front airbags came up just when I closed the dashboard cabin. When reported this to honda dealer they say it is not covered under warranty and they don't know how it came up as this light should only turn on incase of accident. Now they want me to pay $1100 - $1200 to replace the whole SRS unit. Please suggest.
Airbag light went on. Replacement of drivers seat position sensor needed. Parts from honda $700 plus labor. No water located near seat at time of light activation. No electronics near seat at time of light activation.
We were stopped at a stop light waiting for the light to change. Our car was completely stopped for 30+ seconds when both front air bags suddenly deployed. The car was not hit and there was no other car within 10 feet. When we got out of the car, both air bags exploded again.
I filled up my car at the hess station on route 112 in coram , long island, new york. I put my car , slowly in reverse and the car took off like it had a mind of it's own. I stepped on the brake, but nothing happened and the car continued to speed up in reverse- with my foot on the brake - heading towards a van with a baby in it in a car seat. I quickly put the car in forward, and with my foot still on the brake, the car flew across the parking lot of the gas station, crossed two lanes of traffic, crashed into the woods. I steered away from a telephone pole I was definitely going to hit and, when I went into the woods the air bag went off and covered my face. I then went back across two lanes of traffic again, with the airbag over my face, and crashed into the curb in front of the hess station when I reported the accident to my insurance company, the hartford, I asked them to check out the speed sensor- . My insurance company said they would not be able to check out the speed sensor. I then called honda customer service and told them of the incident. They informed me that, unless they received a request from the hartford, they would not check out the speed sensor. I then called the hartford and requested that they call honda to have the car inspected by honda themselves. Hartford told me that they would not pay to have honda inspect the vehicle - they were just going to have their adjuster look at the car and told me they were not going to look at the speed sensor at all. So , basically, no one is willing to do anything and I almost killed a baby in a car seat and myself this seems ludicrous to me that no one is even willing to check this defect out. I sincerely hope that you can help me with this very difficult situation. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the driver seat position sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v001000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 110,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The contact stated that the safety restraint system lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the cable to the drivers seat position center was torn due to the seat being moved back and forth. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance since the recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v001000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) and was only a part of 2004-2005 model vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 4/11/2011 *cn updated 08/03/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. While driving at speeds of 35 MPH, the air bags deployed without warrant. The contact was able to move the vehicle from the highway without incident and was assisted by a passing police officer who filed a police report. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure and advised the air bags may have deployed due to abnormally pressure. The manufacture would not provide any assistance with repairs to the air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 120,712.
Was driving my 2006 honda accord ex sedan on the highway and the driver-side curtain and seat airbags deployed without incident. There was no accident or impact of any kind. The airbags just deployed. Likewise, the driver's seat belt tightened and will not pull or retract. Luckily I was able to keep the car under control and not wreck, despite being caught off guard. Nothing was done to correct this failure. Honda indicated that there are no recalls and they are unaware of any related issues. Honda suggested I call my insurance who told me that it was a mechanical failure and therefore not covered.
I was in a head-on collision that totaled my car. The airbags did not deploy, causing my head to hit the car. It was a 2006 honda accord that I bought new.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. The driver side air bag sensor light remained illuminated and failed to shut off. The light also remained illuminated after the dealer reset it. The failure occurred after 100,000 miles. The failure was diagnosed and the sensor was reset on three occasions; however, within three days the air bag sensor light came back on. The current and failure mileages were 106,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda accord. While driving 50 MPH, the contact made an incorrect turn and struck a palm tree with the front end of the vehicle. During the crash, the safety harness retractor failed and the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 24,000.
Air bag failure during crash of 2006 honda accord ex, vechicle accident between two cars, another vehicle pulled into main traffic my honda struck said vehicle in rear quarter, honda then spun off into guard rail striking left front side.both side of honda crusded geico has totaled the honda, this was at 55 MPH air bags did not deploy. Geico has honda at brandywine salvage,pg,md.
Driving my 2006 honda accord at 55 MPH passenger side curtain airbag deployed for no reason honda dealer can find no reason for deployment. Terrifying experience.
I was in a high speed motor vehicle crash along with a coworker that I car pool with in the 2006 accord when a dog ran out in front of the car at 4:30 am on the highway on my way to work. I was traveling at approximately 70-75 MPH, braked and swerved, but still hit the dog at high speed. The dog was of medium to large size approximately 60-70 lbs and caused considerable damage to the front bumper. I then lost control of the car, went of the road , and the vehicle rolled at least 3 times. The vehicle sustained a great amount of damage to the front bumper as well as to the entire passenger side of the car, yet no airbags deployed. I was told by my honda dealership that "the sensors for the airbags were very small and must be hit directly in order for the airbags to deploy, so the sensors must not have been hit just right , and there was probably no reason to be concerned. However, anyone who saw the damage to my car, including state troopers, ems, tow truck drivers, as well as family and friends, all stated that the airbags should have deployed in this instance. I did not find that these airbags to be very beneficial if what the person at the honda dealership said was true. Both my passenger and I suffered whiplash, back and neck strain, and mild concussions, thankfully that was all. However I could not help but wonder if the airbags would have saved us from the injuries we did sustain. The car was totaled by insurance company . Therefore, no repairs have been done. I am debating whether to file a complaint with honda regarding a possible defect in airbag sensors.
I purchased a new 2006 honda accord 4 door ex-v6 in dec. 2005 VIN-[xxx]. On 2-20-2007 I was involved in a frontal collision with another car, I sustained damaged front bumper, hood, driver's side fender, radiator. The problem is that my air bags failed to deploy. Both myself and my passenger were wearing seat & shoulder belts and were not hurt. This vehicle had never been in an accident before the accident on 2-20-2007. I'm reporting defective air bags. *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Low speed parking lot accident, air bag deployed. Propellant was not properly vented and caused 2nd degree burns from the thumb to the elbow. *
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving down a ramp the airbag on the passenger side deployed without cause. There was no pre-incident braking and the airbag warning light did not illuminate. There was no police report filed, pictures taken or repair invoices available. The dealership retained the vehicle for 7 weeks and could not determine the problem however the ceiling, airbag, and the seat were replaced.
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