My daughter was driving her 2005 honda element around 50mph and hit a small pot hole and then heard a loud bang. After seeing smoke she immediately pulled over and checked the car and found no outside damage. When getting back in still seen and smelled smoke and noticed passenger front airbag was deployed. How does an airbag deploy without a front or side impact?
2005 Honda Element airbags complaints
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Repeated (7 shop visits) attempts to resolve SRS (airbag) indicator activating. Two seat belt clasp replacements, I can recall. Honda refuses to honor vehicle occupant safety warranty to remedy repeated faults tied possibly to defective seat belt harness wiring estimated to cost $400-$1,100.
Air bag indicator ligjht came on when I started car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While driving 40 MPH, the glare from the sun impaired the contact's vision. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle, which then crashed into a third vehicle. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy, but the passenger side air bag deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The contact sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer (miller honda, 3985 valley pike, winchester, va 22602) was called and the contact left a voice message. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,549. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags). The recall remedy was performed on july 24, 2017 by a local dealer (gwinnett place honda, 3325 satellite blvd nw, duluth, ga, 30096). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after being serviced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,737.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While driving 35 MPH, a loud booming noise was heard and the driver's seat air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm and there was a ringing noise in her left ear. Medical attention was not sought. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called hinshaw's honda (2605 auburn way n, auburn, wa 98002 (253) 833-7900) who advised the contact to take the vehicle to an auto body repair facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,055.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. The failure recurred for seven years. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag indicator illuminated because the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been in a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 12/20/16
Takata recall hello, after taking my vehicle for the takata recall for the third time on 9/3. The SRS sensor light came on and it is still on. Honda refuses to take a look at the vehicle without charging me first. My main concern is how do I know if the airbags are fully functional after honda fixed the recall and now the SRS light is on. Honda also refuses to test the vehicle to make sure airbags and seat belts are fully functional.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v344000 (air bags) and 05e035000 (equipment). The part to do the repair was not 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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the parts to do repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/27/16*lj updated 09/29/16.
I received a recall notice from honda ,the federal safety agency recall 16v‑344. Dated june 2016 I called hendrick honda in bradenton,florida , I was told they have no information on the recall nor the parts to repair the car.
Driving down a straight major hi way, moving 60 MPH, driver seat airbag deploys for no reason. Vehicle was not involved in accident, hit anything in road, or have any other vehicles near. Loud bang occurred with airbag hitting left arm. Vehicle went to honda dealership next day, diagnosed from computer as air bag deployed to unknown reason an replacement of airbag an control panel need replacement at owners expense. Auto insurance will be notified as soon as possible, memorial day weekend closed.
Front passager side (right side of seat) air bag deployed itself while driving around 15-20 MPH on city street
While waiting for over 9 months for the parts for my airbag to be fixed, the airbag light came on. I was told by honda this would be fixed when the airbag was replaced. The dealer told me the light sensor was a separate issue and not covered under warranty. I do not have $800 dollars to fix this issue. I was told the airbag will not work as long as the light is on. What was the point in fixing my airbag if it does not work anyways. Is this not a safety issue?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) however, the part needed for recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not was not available. The contact felt 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.
Air bags: recall 2005 honda element, announced: june 20 2014 honda: a message to our customers about takata airbags 10/28/2014 revised 02/11/2015 on tuesday, april 28, 2015, the federal safety agency convened a one-day workshop. Appearing on behalf of honda was [xxx] smith, senior vice president, parts, service and technical division. Following is smith'??s statement. Getting to 100% recall completion rates: incentives and innovative ideas "due to the size of the campaigns to replace takata inflators, we also worked to increase the supply of replacement parts, and succeeded in securing three additional suppliers -- trw, [xxx] and autoliv -- that are now supplying us with inflators. This will help accelerate the pace of repairs in the coming months." I received my recall notice in april 2015. The dealership set an appointment 3 weeks later, may 4, 2015. I received three emails, and one voicemail, to remind me of the appointment. 43 minutes after I brought the car, the dealer told me that they did not have the new airbag. I got them to provide me with a rental car. They offered no time-frame for when the part will arrive or when I will get my element back. [xxx], how can you get to 100% recall completion rates if you cannot provide the replacement part? To quote you from the above statement, "completion rates of about 33 percent in the 9th and 10th year of ownership. To amplify this point, let me explain that we have enlisted a special investigative firm as part of our effort to contact hard-to-reach owners of older model vehicles affected by the takata airbag inflator recall. On a number of occasions, the investigators succeeded in locating the owner, but despite best efforts to persuade them, the customer refused to bring in their car for repair." I brought you my car seven months after the start of recall. Now what? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While I was turning into a parking lot I cut the turn too short and went over the curb. The airbag deployed. No damage. I didn't hit anything. Just went over the curb and the airbag deployed. I think this is a defect. This should be a recall item. I don't feel the airbag should deploy just for going over a curb. My arm was injured. Something needs to be done about this. I sent it to the dealer for repair and they said I was in an accident. Of course I knew they wouldn't say it's a common problem that the airbag deploys for no good reason.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. 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. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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.
We brought our 2005 element into the dealer on nov 3d in ukiah cal for replacement of the airbags per the recall of october 28th, 2014. The dealer replaced the driver takata airbag but told us the passenger airbag was not made by takata and therefore they would not replace it under the recall, but would charge us. I entered the VIN in the honda recall web site. It did gave no information on line about the recall but told me to call them at 800 999 1009. Was a recall issued on the 28th of oct that also applies to the passenger side?
Driver seat belt buckle switch for SRS air bag system shuts off SRS system - red warning light comes on. This has happened several times after resetting, system may work okay for several weeks. Repair shop says common problem seen may times . Cost to fix $350+.
While driving through parking lot approaching exit, the passenger side seat airbag deployed without reason. Loud bang, ringing ears, and crying kids. No bumps, potholes, curbs or accident. So far everyone from honda, the dealer and insurance are all pointing the finger at each other. As seen on this and other sites this seems common however everyone acts like it's the first time they've heard of such a thing.
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