Dt: upon purchasing, the vehicle owner noticed that the air bag light was on, and the dealer said don't worry they will fix it. They repaired it about a week after purchase. The dealership replaced the SRS control unit, cleared the code, and the SRS light went out. The. Owner had to pay for this repair. The owner noticed a recall on the 2005 model, but the owner didn't have the recall number, but the recall dealt with the same problem. The owner stated there were lots of complaints about air bags on the federal safety agency web site.
2002 Honda Odyssey airbags complaints
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Shortly after 3 years since the purchase of a new honda odyssey ex-l, the SRS indicator was turned on all the time. We brought the minivan to the dealer in fremont and the dealer said there are two common causes (after spending $130 investigation fee): defect in the SRS control module that controls whether the airbags shall be released in case of an accident, or low battery output. Following the recommendation from the dealer we have the batter replaced ($85). The dealer then reset the SRS indicator. Within a week the SRS indication is now on again all the time. We brought the minivan back to the dealer and they asked us to have the SRS module replaced for additional ~$500. Honda provides lifetime warrantee on safety belt, but not the SRS system that controls the airbag. We bought this minivan brand new and it has never been involved in any accident. We have 2 young children so safety was our primary reason to buy the honday odyssey - well now it seems the SRS/airbag of this minivan is really troublesome. It seems this SRS module problem is common for late honday accord and odyssey from the user group discussion - while this is a serious safety feature, honda refuses to provide the extended warrantee as the case for safety belt. My 3-yr old odyssey is back to the dealer again today for this SRS thing.
I have a 2002 honda odyssey. The SRS light comes on when my children plug their portable dvd players into the rear outlet. I took the vehicle into honda and was told it was caused by "electrical interference". I was told there is no fix for the problem. They told me the system would reset itself between 30-45 days. I was then told if I wanted to bring the vehicle in, they would reset it for 37 dollars and 50 cents. I asked them if I was in an accident 30 days after the light was on, would the airbags deploy. They told me no! I explained my safety concers to honda, and was told that airbags are considered an accessory and to wear my seatbelt.
The consumer was driving at approximately 45 MPH and t-boned another vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer later contacted the dealer, who informed him that the air bags failed to deploy because the driver did not hit the sensors upon impact. *ak the SRS light had come on intermittently. The mechanic found that the right and left seat belt buckles, SRS control unit and passenger positioning opds sensor was flashing to the main computer.
Srs light on with no apparent reason. I have taken car in for diagnostic testing with no code indicating source of problem. Unit was replaced a year ago, however the SRS light has recently failed 3 times in past 3 months.
Vehicle has been to dealership on sept. 10, 2003// oct. 2, 2003// nov. 3, 2003// and july 26, 2004 with complaint about SRS light coming on and staying on. Dealer has indicated everything from electrical interference to purse setting it off on passenger seat. Replaced opds unit on nov. 3, 2003 visit. However problem is not fixed and as of today--sept. 21, 2004 light is back on. Originally dealer stated unsure if airbag is operational during time light is on. Internet discussions seem to indicate airbag is dysfunctional during time light is on...which totally voids purpose of safety in an accident! Very frustrated and now even more scared of severe injury or death in an accident! Please make honda address and fix this issue--when I read all of the other vehicles which also are reporting SRS failures, it is obvious there is a severe liability that exists. I don't want to be--nor do I want my children to be--unfortunate statistics that ultimately cause honda to take notice!!!!
The air bag light stayed on, the consumer was concerned that the air bags will not deploy in an accident. The dealer stated cell phone interference disabled the air bag sensor. Please provide additional information.
Starting dec 02 SRS system continually fails. The dealer has repaired defect 6 times. Srs light is presently lit, again disabling air bags this is a safty defect you have 9 air bag related complaints for 2002 honda odyssey. Complaint no. 10049129, 10036948, 10040407, 10018211, 10037963, 8020672 are all similar to mine. There are 5 SRS light related complaints for the 02 accord and 5 for the 02 civic. I did not search other honda years and models other air bag complaints are that they did not deploy perhaps because this defective design had shut them off! Honda needs to be forced to fix this defect.
Wife driving her honda odyssey was hit head on. She wazs traveling about 30 MPH and the other car about 10 MPH. Air bags did not go off in a head on collission. We have brought the car in about 5 times to get the air bags checked out because the service light came on. Twice they had to replace components of the air bag system. Basically in the 2 1/2 years we had the 2002 honda odyssey, we have had to bring it in for air bag service. They claim (and have admitted) that cell phones cause interference with the air bag system. They said that since not enough people have complained, no recall is done yet. My wife was hurt in the accident and I believe that if the air bags went off, she may have been less injured. A recall should be done about this!
While driving at any speed SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Srs light on honda odyssey has been set off several times (and replaced only to fail again). Failure code 15-3 (sensor interference from an electrical appliance) shows up when diagnostics are performed.
Srs sensor light stays on which causes air bags to be inoperative. Dealer reset module and light came back on after 2 days. Dealer states module is bad. Vechicle has 47000 mles. Internet search shows this is a wide spread problem. Airbag safety system is inoperateable.
At any speed air bag light came on and stayed on. Examined vehicle and could not find the cause of the problem.
Air bag failed to deploy during frontal impact.
Problems with the SRS indicator light coming on and remaining on. Have had car into dealer 3 times in one month. The SRS control unit was replaced during the 1st visit. On the 2nd visit we were passed off and told that we should not put items on the seat. On the 3rd visit we are told that 3 items must be replaced 1) SRS control unit 2) opds and 3) passenger seat sensor. When we purchased the car, we purchased an extended warranty. We are now being told that the first item (SRS control unit) is covered under warranty but the other 2 items are not. This is unacceptable. The dealer is now saying that they will "do us a favor" and pay for the parts but we must pay labor.(hundreds of dollars) how can one part in a mechanism be covered but not the other 2. This is a key component in the car. This is a real safety concern. Once the indicator comes on, we must take the car immmediately to the dealer or we risk serious injury (or death) if we are in a accident. I do about 3 hours of driving per day so this is not acceptable. We are being told that we cannot put items on the seat like a cell phone. This is ridiculous. Who ever heard of not being able to have a cell phone near by. (which by the way there was no cell phone on the seat in any of the incidences) this is clearly a defect with this car that honda needs to address.
Air bag sensor light stayed on. The consumer is concerned that air bag will not deploy upon impact. *ak the air bag light was intermittent, stayed on, and eventually on full-time. The light was reset five times and the sensor was replaced two times. *scc
The supplemental restraint system light had come on continually. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted, they stated there was a technical support team working on the problem, but it may take up to 4 months before they would have an answer. *ak each time the vehicle was repaired, the light would come on 8-10 weeks following. This problem has happened since purchase. Numerous parts had been replaced and the problems still occurred. There was a leak in the right rear shock *scc
Srs sensor light flashes intermittently which causes air bags to be inoperative.
Srs light staying lit after staring the vehicle. The vehicle was taken in to service department 3 separate times with the ligt lit and I was told that it was fixed. One (1) month later it was on again. The vehicle has been at the dealership since april 18, 2003. Honda can not repair.
While driving at any speed air bag sensor light would come on intermittently.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board.
Supplemental restraint system, is not operating properly. I perceive this as a safety issue.
The vehicle was hit on the front passenger side yet the air bag did not deploy which caused minor injuries to the consumer. The dealer was notified.
Vehicle accident and air bags did not deploy. Mr the consumers wife skidded on some ice and impacted a bridge 3 times.
The front air bags in my wife's 2002 honda odyssey failed to deploy in a high speed collision. She skid on and icy I 470 bridge over the ohio river westbound in wheeling wv (wheeling police incident # 0303696). At 50 MPH, she spun and hit three subsequent, front-end impacts to the concrete siderail of the I 470 bridge. The front end is extensively damaged, including superstructure. The "first thing the officer said" (kathy stout, driver) was "wow, the air bags didn't go off." general manager paul wineman, ohio valley honda says that his people are not qualified to assess the damage and determine whether the airbags should have deployed. He told me on the phone yesterday that "his plan" was to have someone from honda that was qualified look at it, and that he would call me back, but in 15 minutes of conversation he never would commit to that. I'm afraid to drive this car again, after repairs, not knowing whether the air bags should have deployed or not. Furthermore, the best the dealership can do is have unqualified personnel run the system through a "simulator" to determine whether it will, in fact, deploy in the future. Needless to say, I didn't sleep too well last night. I can send photos if that would help. I wonder if you can help.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified. Mr
My wife was injured when the side airbags of our 2002 odyssey inadvertently deployed. After sending their representative and airbag experts to examine our odyssey, american honda failed to provide us an explanation of the cause and the fix of this defect as they promised us 3 weeks ago. They simply replaced some parts and forced us to return the rental car and take back the van. Even the classic honda manager admitted to me that if honda agrees to a trade in, classic honda would not able to resell our van due to liability. Yet they are asking us to drive our odyssey and risk our lives again. Based on the questions honda asked during their investigation, and their refusal to address this incident in writing, honda wants us to risk our lives again to test the safety of their product. We need help and can provide more info regarding this incident. Thanks.
Air bags failed to deploy. Pictures and accident report were e-mailed to michael lee at the federal safety agency on 12/05/2001.
While driving approximately 50-55 MPH had a collision with another vehicle. Upon impact with other vehicle air bags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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