Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2005 Honda Pilot airbags complaints
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Takata recall... Please note my car was up to date on all service recalls for my 2005 honda pilot. On may 13, 2016 I was involved in an accident where both vehicles were completely totalled. I was hit on the drivers side door (at a angle approx where the firewall is located) all the airbags failed to deploy which everyone assisting with the accident from the firemen, policemen, emts, and hospital employees commented on in surprise. The other car hit mine so hard that my car ended up facing oncoming traffic and the impact caused the other vehicle to fishtail and resulted in his right rear quarter panel making contact with my left quarter panel as well. My vehicle's floor buckled and the drivers side door was so damaged that the firemen had to pry it open to extract me. This happened while both cars were in motion on a main street. I was struck by the other vehicle after taking a left hand turn after stopping at a stop sign exiting from a highway.
First issue. Honda is failing to make proper notifications concerning recalls and extended warrantees. A warrantee extension notice for my 2009 honda accord was forwarded to me by the person across town who received my notice. Last year the same person forwarded to me a takata airbag recall notice he received for my 2005 honda pilot. I purchased my 2005 honda pilot direct from honda and my accord from a private owner. Both vehicles are in the honda service data base with my correct name, address, and VIN. I have no connection to that address, and the resident there does not have my name or any honda vehicles. I have spoken to honda service and the honda recall center about this. Yet, in march the same issue occurred with my 2009 honda accord. Additionally, I have not received a notice on my 2010 honda accord (purchased from a honda dealer), which, according to the notice, is part of the class of vehicles subject to the same extended warrantee. Honda's national service center could not explain to me how the mistake occurred and could not assure me that their records would be corrected for purposes of safety notifications since honda has had my information correct in their service center database. Second issue: my notice of an extended warrantee on 2008-2010 accords is for a corrosion issue with an internal component in the SRS electronic control unit that could potentially result in SRS failure. The notice stated that if the dashboard SRS light alerts you to an issue, you need to bring the vehicle in for inspection asap. The SRS light in my 2005 honda pilot illuminates intermittently. Honda said it is not covered, but they would diagnose it for $120/hr + repairs. For purposes of vehicle safety, can your office determine if the older honda pilots have the same SRS ecu issue as the 2008-2010 honda accord, and thus should be subject to a recall?
This vehicle which never has had a problem was taken in for the air bag recall to the honda dealer. The vehicle had ~170k miles. Within weeks of the event the air bag sensor warning light came on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for investigation and repair. The dealer advises that both front bumper air bag sensors simultaneously went bad and needed to be replaced. They said this was not in anyway associated with the recall work. I don't buy it and see that many others have experienced the same identical challenge shortly after recall work was performed. I am certain a authorized replacement part incompatibility exists or a prescribed replacement procedure technique is flawed. This is similar to 10cfr part 21 safety related issue in us commercial nuclear power regulations that I work in and must be acted upon by the ntsb. The airbag safety system was returned non-functional because of my refusal to pay the dealer nearly $500 for repairs I know the process is absolutely accountable for inducing. The replacement is not a like-for-like compatible unit or the dealers are not installing the replacements correctly putting the vehicle occupants at sudden safety risk while the vehicle is in motion at 70 MPH. Honda dealer-basney honda mishawaka, indiana 574‑256‑3800
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a collision ahead causing the brake pedal to be depressed abruptly. The contact crashed into the vehicle in front which crashed into the other vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a mild conclusion and whip lash injuries that needed medical attention. The contact stated that the driver in the other vehicle sustained a knee injury that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced for an unknown manufacturer recall, the front driver side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crash sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Airbag light came on intermittently. After I took it in for the recall, the dealer said the sensor was bad and needed to be replaced for $200. I had that done and the second day following, it was on again. It intermittently lit for about 3 months. Now it is almost always on. I see similar issues listed. God forbid they don't work when I need them. Not thrilled with the pilot. Transmission light also intermittently lights (blinking d). I had this fixed years ago after the dealer said new trans for $3,000. I didn't bite on that one because the shifting was seemless. Seems that mechanics maybe rely on computer too much. Had switch changed out and it stopped for about 2 years. Now it's on intermittently again. Tire pressure is another problem. Electronics stink!
My airbag light is on. I took my pilot in for the recall and assumed that would fix the problem. After I picked up my vehicle I noticed that the airbag light is still on. The mechanics failed to notify me of the problem and said this is not related to the recall. This makes no sense to me since my vehicle has never been in an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under an air bag manufacturer's recall; however, the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall remedy. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag warning light illuminated due to the vehicle being involved in a crash previously. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,371. Updated 01/20/16
I did not have an incident. I am just reporting that I had to have the driver's side airbag sensor replaced in my honda pilot at a mileage of 204,000. After reading through online forums, several other honda pilot owners reported air bags not deploying during accidents and problems with airbag sensors. When I had the problem fixed at my local honda dealer, I asked if this problem would be reported to honda. The manager told me no it wouldn't. I asked how they kept track of problems then if they didn't monitor common repairs and problems with their vehicles. He said he doesn't know and didn't know who I should contact. This repair was $220 in august of 2015. The airbag sensor light indicator was lit on my dashboard for well over a year, maybe two years until we had the problem fixed. I think honda should include this potentially serious problem in a recall!
I was in the dealership for an airbag recall. They took care of the recal and charged me $114 to diagnose the air bag light. Turns out its the front airbag sensor. This seems to be a common problem looking on online posts. Im pretty upset with the fact I had to pay $114 to find this out. The dealership fixes the recall then says its gonna cost me $380 to do the airbag sensor! Im strongly thinking of pursuing legal action against honda for their failure to make my vehicle safe to drive. Letting me leave with a disabled airbag system and not even caring because they got paid!.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were not available to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/23/15
Above vehicle was taken to dealership, yonkers ave honda,500 yonkers avenue, yonkers ny 10704 to have safety recall performed and other routine maintenance on 2/26/15. Dealership was unable to do takata airbag recall because it did not have the part and they would notify me when part was available. A day later my red airbag light comes on in my vehicle and stays on. I am the original owner of this vehicle and this airbag bag light has never stayed on. I believe that the dealership checked the airbag during maintenance to verify what model it was , this was communicated to me by a yonkers honda employee. After numerous phone calls between myself and their service manager it was agreed that I leave my vehicle with yonkers honda until they could perform the recall. Vehicle was left with them on 3/7/15 and honda provided loaner vehicle. It was not until 4/16/15 that yonkers honda completed recall and I could pick up vehicle. Five days later red airbag light comes on again and stays on. I return to yonkers honda where they do a diagnostic check ant they tell me it could be a airbag sensor that is not working and they would fix it at cost to me. I refuse to pay for a problem that I believe started the day I left their dealership on 2/26/2015. The dealership brought the vehicle out and now the red airbag light is not on. They have no explanation for this. On 6/3/15 the red airbag light goes on and stays on . I have called honda and they say that they did the recall and they are not responsible for any other problems. They refuse to correct the problem at their cost. I would ask for your assistance to resolve this matter, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle but I only have one car and feel that I am been given the run around by both the dealership and honda the company....updated 07/30/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I was advised by my honda dealership (russel & smith honda) on 2/16/15 that there was a recall in my car's airbags - however the required part was not available to correct the problem. Two months later I a yet to hear from the dealer to schedule my recall fix appointment. In the interim I keep getting letters from honda that there is a recall but it appears that there is no remedy as the parts are not available. I think honda should ensure that appropriate parts for the air bag recall should be made available to their local dealers and advice the dealers to fix the problem in a reasonable time frame. I have waited 2 months with no word from russel & smith honda dealer in houston and I am worried that my vehicle may not be safe for driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact did not receive a recall notice, but the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving at 2 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Ma 08/11/15
I was parking , when the car jolted forward, I hit the brake, but the car accelerated going onto the pavement of the shopping centre, breaking two sides of a brick pillar. Both sides of the front of the car doors were destroyed and the main front, the car was a total loss. The airbags, never came out.
It was a three car accident. My car was in the middle waiting behind another car for a pedestrian crossing the road. Honda odyssey coming from behind in the other lane, changed the lane and rear-ended my car at ~15 MPH. My car hit the front car. Airbags deployed in the car that rear-ended me with substantial engine damage. Driver in my car along with passenger in front passenger seat got a vertical lift with seatbelt constraints holding them in place. My car's airbags did not deploy, which is my primary concern at this point. I have received a safety recall notice from honda pilot about drivers front airbag inflator replacement. Is there an issue with the airbags deployment too in the current generation of honda pilot? I have this incident noted down with american honda motor company and they have told me that there is no issue. I want to log in this complaint here, to make sure that we are not ignoring or missing on another recall at the cost of getting humans injured. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
My car is part of an airbag recall by honda. I have been trying to get my airbag replaced since november of last year. The miami honda dealerships I have approached are south motors and brahman honda. They have been totally uncooperative and have setup systems to give customers the run around. I understand that place with hot, humid climate like florida, are at higher risk for airbag malfunction. It is outrageous that these dealerships are playing games with my safety and the safety of my family. I do not understand what it is that they are waiting for to take care of this issue. I would like to know what it is that your agency will do to enforce this mandate. I will be willing to file a complaint with the court or testify if needed. I look forward to hearing from you on this issue.
Notified of recall for driver side airbag. Have contacted local honda dealer and honda america customer service. Matter has not been resolved. What is my next step?
Air bags sensor failed. This seems to be a very common problem on honda pilots and hondas must recall and replace all sensors free of charge. They charge $400 per sensor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v700000 (air bags) and 14v351000 (air bags). The part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was uncertain when the part would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Passenger side airbag should be covered and replaced under the federal safety agency recall 14v‑700, mfr recall jm3 which states that any vehicle ever registered in the designated high humidity states, which includes georgia, is subject to the recall. While currently a resident of north carolina we were previously residents of georgia where this vehicle was registered. As such I contacted a local honda dealer who stated the driver's side was covered but the passenger side was not and they replaced the driver's side unit. I again asked them to replace the passenger side and they said no but to continue to watch for additional recalls. I then contacted honda's national customer service number and opened a case indicating that my vehicle was previously registered in georgia and requested they replace it as a hazard as defined in the honda and the federal safety agency recall. A week later they advised that they would not replace the passenger side unit under the recall and offered no explanation. I recently sent an email to the local dealer's service manager regarding my concerns and requesting they honor the recall but received no response. It makes no sense that they would change one side deemed a safety hazard but leave the passenger in a potentially lethal situation when both units have been exposed to the same high humidity environment.
The SRS light came on while driving the vehicle back to the house. Took the car to the mechanic and he analyzed the problem that the computer was not talking with the airbag system. No blown fuses no other issues noted with sensors other than failed airbag control computer unit.
The pressure switch in the passenger front seat is broken...it goes on and off for no reason, with light coming on at the dashboard. We have had the airbag checked 3 times, twice by our mechanic, once by the dealer, and they say it's fine. The pressure switch is mal-functioning. We were told it would be $300-$400 to take apart the seat and replace the switch...cannot afford it.
I contacted 2 honda dealerships (south motors and brahman honda) about my airbag recall. After several calls and days of trying to set an appointment, I received a phone call saying that I will be contacted for an appointment soon. This was over 2 weeks ago. I live in miami, where the chances of the airbag malfunctioning is greater than anywhere else in the states. I drive in fear each day that my airbag will go off, killing me and my family. It seems that these dealerships and honda only care about car sales, but do not care about the safety of their customers, when their product has defects.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda pilot. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 32,731.
Honda has refused for over a month to answer why my vehicle is not being recalled for its air bags. I have asked how they know my vehicle does not need to be recalled when vehicles of the same model and year already have been recalled in certain regions of the us. They will not answer whether my car is safe or not. I have asked that they remove at their expense my air bags to determine if they are unsafe, a request that has not been accepted. The person who last called and left a message from honda customer service has now failed to return my calls on at least 3 occasions. Based on previous conversations with my dealer and honda customer service and the recent failure of customer service to return my calls, I feel as if I am being stonewalled by honda, who seems unwilling to take responsibility for a flawed, albeit cost-saving design, by one of its suppliers.
Honda pilot was serviced at ed voyles honda on 10/22 and picked up on 10/23. Extensive service performed on car...timing belt, transmission, air bags replaced per recall, engine mounts replaced, oil changed, etc. Picked up car on 10/23. On 10/24 backed out of driveway and put car in drive gear. Car accelerated without me putting foot on acceleration. Could not stop vehicle. Acceleration continued and increased. Only way to stop car was to run into a tree. Not sure if caused by recent work or I have read now that 2005 honda pilots have had issues with unprovoked acceleration. Usaa insurance company has totaled car and car is at junk yard now.
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